Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Asleep at the Wheel come to Renfro Valley
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Asleep at the Wheel come to Renfro ValleyLexington Herald LeaderAsleep at the Wheel was formed in West Virginia and situated, briefly, in California, but it was drawn to Austin, Texas, as the behest of Willie Nelson in the early '70s. It was a fortuitous move. With singer/guitarist Ray Benson at the helm, ...and more »
New Orleans Jazz Fest welcomes the return of Asleep at the Wheel
New Orleans Jazz Fest welcomes the return of Asleep at the WheelNOLA.comThese days, Asleep at the Wheel is an institution, recording and touring with Willie Nelson (and Shamarr Allen) and annually opening the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Benson and fiddler/vocalist Jason Roberts, who joined the band at age 18 and is ...and more »
Willie Nelson to perform in GV
Willie Nelson to perform in GVThe Union of Grass ValleyThis series has featured multiple Grammy-winning luminaries such as Aaron Neville, Mavis Staples, Dr. John, Richie Havens, Leon Russell, Asleep at the Wheel and America. “We are thrilled to have Willie Nelson perform at our benefit concert this year,” ...
Ruby Jane Releases Album 'Celebrity (Empire of Emptiness)' 6/19
Ruby Jane Releases Album 'Celebrity (Empire of Emptiness)' 6/19Grateful Web... pop out of nowhere and cause Texas titans Willie Nelson, Ray Benson and Billy Gibbons to go gaga simultaneously. That's exactly what happened when Ruby Jane hit town, though. She wound up touring with both Nelson and Benson's Asleep at the Wheel, ...
New Orleans Jazz Fest welcomes the return of Asleep at the Wheel
New Orleans Jazz Fest welcomes the return of Asleep at the Wheel - NOLA.comBayoubuzzThese days, Asleep at the Wheel is an institution, recording and touring with Willie Nelson (and Shamarr Allen) and annually opening the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Benson and fiddler/vocalist Jason Roberts, who joined the band at age benson3 .and more »