Box 1230

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Flaco Jimenez. Flaco speaks about their early musical life and influences, which include his dad. He talks about the conjunto bands he was in and the clubs he played in Texas during his youth. He explains experiencing racism when performing with his band. He speaks about changing up his conjunto styled music slightly and having to dress nicer with his band. He gives his opinions on ethnicity in music and explains his definition of Tex-Mex. He talks about applying rock...

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Rick Davila. Rick gives his opinions on what West Side Sound is and what makes music Chicano. He explains how conjunto is a part of the West Side Sound. He talks about his friend Augie's hit song and trying to get it on the radio in the beginning. He gives his opinion on politics and briefly explains the struggles of Chicano people. He explains the political songs he participated in. He discusses the diversity of conjunto in San Antonio. He explains the similarities...

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Augie Meyers. Augie opens up about his childhood, his musical influences, having polio, and talks about the bands him and Doug Sahm were in. He talks about the famous bands his band, Sir Douglas Quintet, would play gigs with and whether they inspired him or not. He briefly explains his band being arrested and then having a bad reputation in regard to the Charles Manson controvery and hippie movement. He talks about the records he's recorded and then describes West Side...

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Frank Rodarte. Frank talks about his early life, family, musical influences, and being exposed to the saxophone. He talks about famous musicians and the early gigs he did before moving to Vegas. He talks about Elvis Presley briefly. He talks about playing rhythm and blues rather than Mexican music. He explains the structure of music and how it differs through the genres. He gives his opinion on how he perceives race in the music industry. He claims he was falsely...

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Charlie Alvarado. Charlie talks about his childhood, family, and musical influences. He explains his year in Korea as a Marine and playing music there. He talks about the band he was in before the Marines and the nightclub he would play at. He discusses how he started playing rock and roll, and how passionate he would play his saxophone. He explains how Charlie and the Jives got started with him leading it. He talks about the racism and segregation he has seen in the...

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Allen Olsen interviews Oscar Lawson and Henry Hernandez. Oscar and Henry open with their early life and their musical influences, including the radio station, KCOR. They talk about their early bands and playing gigs together. They talk about the record labels they've done and eventually switching to Spanish music. They talk about working with Joe Jamma and him being nominated for a Grammy. They speak of memories from their career.

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Ernie Durawa. Ernie explains the bajo for Doug Sahm. He talks about the West Side Sound. He talks about his early life and musical influences. He talks about his time playing conjunto at clubs and eventually blues music in San Antonio. He discusses the Charlie Alvarado shooting incident and how he was as a person when he knew him. He tells an unnerving story about Jimmy Casas. He talks about his friendship with Doug Sahm and tells stories throughout their career. He...

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Spot Barnett. Spot talks about his earlier jazz music career in junior high through high school. He talks about listening to music on the radio station KCOR and playing music from L.D. Harris' book. He explains how white people have been taking credit for the music Black people have created. He talks about the band and gigs he'd play in college. He discusses recording his first record and starting to play gigs at the Ebony Club. He describes becoming the leader of his...

Scope and Contents Allen Olsen interviews Jack Barber. He talks about his family and early music career playing with other musicians, including Doug Sahm, in the East Side/San Antonio area. He explains the money problems he would face when he was in the band with Doug. He talks about his music career in Texas after moving back from Vegas. He briefly mentions meeting Bob Dylan and not liking his music. *He says a slur (N word) regarding his music compared to Bob's.* He talks about working with Doug, George R.,...

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Erinn Park interviews Judy Snopp-Syrek. Judy explains how the festival got started, with musicians playing in the park where the festival is eventually held, eventually wanting to set up a bluegrass music festival. She tells a quick story about Alison Kruass and Jim Nuse. She describes the dynamics of the festival for the first few years.

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Erinn Park interviews Randy Collier. Randy talks about Jim Nuse and the CTBA board members organizing the festival. He explains the damage that occured during the floods of 1997, physically and economically. He talks about the Austin scene and how they organize who is going to perform. He shares a memory from the current year and then complains about Paul Sherrill.

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Erinn Park interviews Kelly Franks. Kelly describes the purpose of the festival and what organizations were involved in the beginning. They explain the events and say how many people usually attend each year.

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Erinn Park interviews Al Dressen. Al Dresson sets the scene on when, where, and why the Old Settler's Music Festival was started. They explain who was involved in organizing it. He shares the changes it has gone through over the years, and how its attendence has grown. He shares his favorite memories of the festival and discusses how unique the music can be.

Scope and Contents Sandy/Alexander Pope interviews Del Puschert. Del begins with talking about playing in Texarkana as a younger man and the story on how he got there. He talks about playing in the band, Van Dykes, and where they would play. He talks about free-lancing after leaving the Van Dykes. He tells a story about how he was brought to a bar/club in Austin and played his saxophone, eventually leading to him recording and playing with other musicians. He discusses the money people make and charge for...

Scope and Contents Lane Cartwright interviews Cornell Hurd. Tape 1 Side A: Cornell opens with his childhood, explaining his musical influences and records he had growing up. Side B: He talks about getting introduced to country music and becoming interested in high school through college. He discusses transferring to Berkeley for college to focus on the music scene there and putting together a country band, El Rancho Cowboys. He talks about western films and music from Texas that were influencing him to move...

Scope and Contents Nicole Lopez interviews Lavelle White. Lavelle talks about her childhood and singing in the church. She talks about the movie, Magnificent Dead, and that she'll be acting in. She talks about songs she has written and how she's had some of those songs stolen from her without recieving credit. She talks about the Blues and jazz artists she listens to. She explains the jealousy from other people she's had to face throughout her career. She gives her opinion on rap music. She explains how her...

Scope and Contents David Boevers interviews Jo Higginbotham. Jo discusses her early life growing up in Texas and playing the dulcimer. She explains how she got started playing at Washington-on-the-Brazos. She talks about the songs she plays on the dulcimer and how folk music influences her. She talks about her time in college playing the dulcimer. She explains the style of her songs. She explains the musical notes of the dulcimer and plays some chords for the interviewer. She shares a memory about a man from...

Scope and Contents Beverley Flores interviews Johnny Gimble. Johnny opens with his earliest memories of music and discusses his family. He explains how growing up in Texas influenced his taste in music. He explains his early career playing with his brothers and their experience in the army, detailing how it changed some of his music taste. He talks about his time with Jesse James and the Gang and eventually with the Wills band. He discusses the awards he has won. He talks about working with Willie Nelson, and...

Scope and Contents Stephanie Sorensen interviews Marcia Ball. Marcia discusses her early life, family, and musical influences. She talks about her earlier music career and joining some bands. She explains how she started her own band, the Marcia Ball Band, and who's involved. She talks about her "big break", in which she had a baby, recorded a 45, and started traveling with her gig/band. She explains what inspires her when she songwrites. She talks about Hurricane Katrina and how it affected people she knew....

Scope and Contents Rosalba Cortez-Concha interviews Earl Poole Ball. Earl begins with his early life, family, and musical influences. He explains how/why he moved away and ended up in Houston, where he'd end up playing music. He describes the music scene in Houston, comparing it to Mississippi. He talks about moving to California and its music scene. He discusses moving to Nashville to be a producer. He talks about his time touring with Johnny Cash and how it affected his musical growth. He talks about moving...