Interview with Darrell Staedtler. Transcript, four audio cassette tapes, and two CDs, May 25, 2005

Jeannene Herber interviews Darrell Staedtler. Tape 1 Side A: Staedtler discusses growing up and the musical influences he had, specifically Texas music. He speaks of his summers in Nashville and singing at the Grand Ole Opry. He shares his approach to song writing. He also discusses his experience with Kent Finlay on Cheatham Street. Interviewer mentions several people who have been influenced by Darrell's song writing. Darrell gives advice to people pursuing music and talks about the politics in music. Side B: Staedtler talks about his trip to Nashville with George Strait and Kent Finlay. He discusses country music artists who have recorded his songs, including Strait. He shares opinions on current music, and discusses the awards on his wall. Staedtler finishes the interview with how social change influenced his music and the future of Texas music. Tape 2 Side A: Staedtler continues to talk about Texas music and his song writing tips. He gives his opinions on recording music today as technology is advancing and how it’s affecting Nashville. He describes some of his personal achievements and interesting experiences in his career. He explains how drugs have affected his fellow musicians and its influence in music. He then describes a conflict he had with Willie Nelson. Staedtler concludes by showing the interviewer his wood flutes, playing for her, and describing the time in his life when he made them. Side B is blank.