“Ghost notes” is a musical term for sounds barely audible, a wisp lingering around the beat, yet somehow driving the groove. The Texas musicians profiled here, ranging from 1920s gospel performers to the first psychedelic band, are generally not well known, but the impact of their early contributions on popular music is unmistakable. This beautifully illustrated collection illustrated by Tim Kerr provides more background on the Texas from which these artists sprang, fully formed.
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Performances by:Up Around the SunJack Henry and the Tao Jones
The Oakwood Chapel spring exhibit To Hear appreciates Austin’s early musicians including the Besserer Orchestra, the Gant Family, and Ernie Mae Crafton Miller. They played in music halls such as Scholz Garten, Pressler Beer Garden, and the New Orleans Club.