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Attention: Texas Music History Freaks, Fans and Aficionados!

Tracy Ready — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:29:13 +0000

Dallas Public Library’s second Texas Music Conference will explore the issues involved in collecting, preserving, and documenting Texas music history. Writers, archivists, scholars, collectors, librarians, and filmmakers will discuss methods, questions, resources, obstacles, and discoveries they have encountered in the course of their involvement with this history.

Why Getaways are Good: East Texas Road Trip

Tracy Ready — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:22:51 +0000

“Religious awe is the same organic thrill which we feel in a forest at twilight.” ~ William James, American Philosopher (1842 – 1910)

Recently, on the spur of the moment, my wife Lauren and I decided to take a one day road trip… somewhere. We do this occasionally (I would say not often enough) for some very simple reasons:

Documentary Profiles Pioneers of Assisted Living Industry in America

Tracy Ready — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:41:09 +0000

This film, Assisted Living America will profile the long-term care industry from its origins to its present position. Looking beyond the industry today, Assisted Living America seeks to educate the public and promote healthy debate on the future of long-term care in America.

South Texas Soul Documentary Features Legendary Texas Musician Augie Meyers

Tracy Ready — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:56:58 +0000

South Texas Soul: The San Antonio Sound – Augie Meyers, Doug Sahm and the history and influence of South Texas on popular music of today. Documentary filmmaker Tracy Ready examines the influence of German, Polish and Irish immigrants in South Texas on popular music styles including Country, Tejano, Blues and Rock and Roll, from a unique perspective.

Happy Birthday to Texas Music Legend Augie Meyers!

Tracy Ready — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:54:58 +0000

Happy Birthday and an Update on Texas Music Legend Augie Meyers