The Music

"Texas music is truly unique. Spanning a broad array of genres, including blues, gospel, ragtime, jazz, conjunto, Tejano, country, zydeco, cajun, rock and roll, and many others. Texas music, perhaps better than anything else, reflects the rich history and tremendous ethnic and cultural diversity of the Southwest." - The Center for Texas Music History

Because I am making this trip alone, save for the company of my iPod, music will play an important role in connecting with Texas and maintaining my sanity on the road. This page features samples of various Texan musicians I plan to listen to along the way.

Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee


Willie Nelson - On the Road Again


Waylon Jennings - Bob Wills Is Still The King (Live)


Buddy Holly - That'll Be The Day


Steve Miller Band - Take The Money And Run


Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride and Joy


ZZ Top - La Grange


Chamillionaire - Ridin'


Ray Wylie Hubbard - Screw You, We're From Texas