Guy Clark on Songwriting, 2009
Guy Clark is revered as one of the greatest songwriters in the realm of Americana music, with his masterful storytelling, poetic craftsmanship, and heartfelt observations capturing the essence of the…
Guy Clark – “Desperado’s Waiting For A Train” Austin, TX
Guy Clark's "Desperado's Waiting for a Train" is a timeless masterpiece that weaves together vivid storytelling, poetic lyrics, and Clark's distinct voice, painting a poignant portrait of an inter-generational friendship…
Billy Joe Shaver- “Ragged Old Truck” Austin, TX 1984
Perhaps the single most underrated country song of all time! Billy Joe Shaver simply kicks the crap out of it period and falling down drunk he's better than any of…
Billy Joe Shaver Interview – Waylon Jennings
Billie Joe Shaver shares memories of how he and Waylon Jennings initially came to collaborate — a process that included promises, threats, and eventually, a spate of songs on Jennings's…
The Icons of Outlaw Country Radio Show
Each week John Wesley Karson shares the music and the stories of the icons of alternative country. He takes his listeners on a two hour sonic journey into what’s been…
A Tribute to Jerry Jeff Walker, a True Icon
Jerry Jeff Walker moved to Austin, Texas in 1971 and in the process helped reinvent a sleepy college/state capital town into a robust, music hotbed. He became recognized as the…
Six Wild (But True) Facts About Waylon Jennings
It’s impossible to think about country music outlaws without thinking of Waylon Jennings. It’s also impossible to think about country music outlaws without thinking of crazy stories. There’s certainly no…
Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, & the True Story Almost Too Good To Be True
There are plenty of tall tales in rock folklore that sound too good to be true – because, well, they are. And you could be forgiven for doubting any musician…
The Icons of Outlaw Country Radio Show
Each week John Wesley Karson shares the music and the stories of the icons of alternative country. He takes his listeners on a two hour sonic journey into what’s been…
King Of The Honky-Tonks
The life and death of Gary Stewart By Jimmy McDonough The voice just stopped you in your tracks. Hillbilly haywire with a lonesome Kentucky edge that added a little chrome…