Crossroads of Music Oral History Collection

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Cleto Escobedo oral history interview 2022-01-05
(2022-01-05)
This interview features Cleto Escobedo Jr. as he describes his career in the music industry. In this interview, Mr. Escobedo explains where he got his interest in music from, and learning how to play the sax before moving on to recall his time gigging with the Dell Kings. Mr. Escobedo also recounts how he got his current job as a member of Cleto and the Cletones on the Jimmy Kimmel show. The interview closes with Mr. Escobedo mentioning other bands or musicians that he remembers listening to when he was younger.
Cleto Escobedo III oral history interview 2022-01-04
(2022-01-04)
This interview features Cleto Escobedo III as he discusses his career in the music industry. In this interview, Mr. Escobedo explains how he got interested in playing music, and recounts all his memorable gigging experiences from playing as a member of Santa Fe, touring with Paula Abdul, and leading Cleto and the Cletones on the Jimmy Kimmel talk show.
Edgar Cruz oral history interview 2017-01-17
(2017-01-17)
This interview features Edgar Cruz as he discusses his life growing up. In this third interview, Mr. Cruz focuses mainly on describing his childhood and early ventures into music. He before closing with explaining what he sees for his future in music.
Edgar Cruz oral history interview 2017-01-13
(2017-01-13)
This interview features Edgar Cruz as he discusses the business side of being a solo guitarist. In this interview, Mr. Cruz describes the business acumen needed for promoting himself as a musician. He also explains how his business grew, as well as some of the people he has worked with over the years.
Edgar Cruz oral history interview 2017-01-04
(2017-01-04)
This interview features guitarist Edgar Cruz as he discusses his interest and career in music.
W.C. Clark oral history interview 2021-05-05
(2021-05-05)
This interview features W.C. Clark as he discusses his career in the blues music industry and the Austin music scene. In this interview, Clark describes how he got interested in and learned music during his childhood, and how he made a career out of playing music in Austin with many other notable musicians.
Eve Monsees oral history interview
(2018-08-16)
This interview features Eve Monsees as she discusses her background in playing guitar and how she came to co-own the Austin club Antone’s.
Amy Maner oral history interview
(2016-11-09)
This interview features Amy Maner. Maner discusses her career in filmmaking making the film, Lubbock Lights. She talks about the process, the people she met, and the film’s reception. Maner also reflects on Lubbock as a hub of musicians and artists.
Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-06-30
(2010-06-30)
Bob Livingston talks about his career as a musician.
Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-06-29
(2010-06-29)
This is a video for the Austin Music Connection, interviewed by Jeff Tavares.
Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-03-31
(2010-03-31)
In this interview, Bob Livingston discusses his career as a musician and how he got to where he is currently. Bob explains meeting Joe Ely, growing musically, and travelling abroad to play music.
Bob Livingston oral history interview 2008-10-29
(2008-10-29)
Bob Livingston reflects on the influence of his older brother Donald on his music and his interaction and inspiration from Joe Ely. He then switches to discuss the music he wrote in India and the process he went through integrating themes of West and East into his performances. He closes with thoughts on the creative process he follows when writing songs. He delves into the formation of the Lost Gonzo Band, recounting the cut records and tours and frustrations that would lead to the band breakup. He concludes discussing his reunification with the Ray Hubbard band and Jerry Jeff Walker
Bob Livingston oral history interview 2008-10-08
(2008-10-08)
Bob Livingston discusses his early musical influences, his experience running The Attic, and his musical career after the disbandment of The Gonzos. He delves into his international tours in India and concludes with stories from his tour around the United States in the mid-nineties.
Bob Livingston oral history interview 2008-10-07
(2008-10-07)
Bob Livingston discusses his introduction to Michael Murphey, the subsequent tour and breakup, his involvement and gigs with Ray Hubbard, and later experiences playing with Jerry Jeff Walker. He delves into the formation of the Lost Gonzo Band, recounting the cut records and tours and frustrations that would lead to the band breakup. He concludes discussing his reunification with the Ray Hubbard band and Jerry Jeff Walker.
Noe Hernandez oral history interview
(2016-10-28)
This interview features Noe Hernandez who describes how he got involved with music at an early age and how he entered the Lubbock music scene.
Janeen Holmes Gilliam
(2014-02-07)
This interview features Janeen Holmes-Gilliam. Gilliam discusses her time forming the Lubbock Symphony Youth Orchestra and her time working with the School of Music at Texas Tech University.
Royce Franklin oral history interview
(2013-03-07)
This interview features Royce Franklin. Franklin discusses guitar and fiddle music and the various musicians he has worked with during his time in music. Franklin also talks about fiddle contests and his involvement with the contests, particularly in Weiser, Idaho.
Guilde “Gil” Costilla oral history interview
(2017-05-15)
This interview features Guilde Costilla. Costilla discusses his passion for music, learning to play the guitar, and his goals as a musician.
Rick Bermea oral history interview
(2016-11-12)
This interview features Rick Bremea who is the bassist for the local cover group Kinky Wizards.
Cary Banks 10-26-2017 oral history interview
(2017-10-26)
This interview features Cary Banks as he recounts his time spent playing with the Maines Brothers band. In this interview, Cary describes how he got started in the band, and what it was like recording and touring with the group.

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