Crossroads of Music Oral History Collection
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Item 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.Item 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.Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-06-30(2010-06-30)Bob Livingston talks about his career as a musician.Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-06-29(2010-06-29)This is a video for the Austin Music Connection, interviewed by Jeff Tavares.Item 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.Item 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 WalkerItem 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item Rick Bermea oral history interview(2016-11-12)This interview features Rick Bremea who is the bassist for the local cover group Kinky Wizards.Item 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.Item Cary Banks 10-11-2017 oral history interview(2017-10-11)This interview features Cary Banks as he discusses his musical career playing guitar for various band. In this interview, Cary recounts teaching himself how to read music and describes meeting various other artists.Item Dustin Six oral history transcript(2015-09-30)This interview features Dustin Six, co-owner of the Blue Light Live in Lubbock, Texas. Six talks about how he became involved with Blue Light as a bartender before becoming co-owner. Six also discusses the trajectory of the Blue Light and his aspirations for its future.Item Ernest Pompeo and Tsenre Deveraux(2013-11-14)This interview features Ernest Pompeo and his daughter Tsenre Deveraux, who discuss their lives, upbringing, their experiences in the business world, and the career of their relative, the painter Anna Keener Wilton.Item Bernice Lewis oral history interview(2014-09-26)This interview features Bernice Lewis, who discusses her ancestry, culture, early life, upbringing, and her experiences as a performing artist and singer.Item Sylvia Holmes oral history interview(2014-06-12)This interview features Sylvia Holmes. Holmes discusses her career in radio broadcasting in various cities in West Texas.Item Charles Hollis oral history interview(2014-07-31)This interview features Charles Hollis regarding his experiences recording music in the Stillwater, Oklahoma and Austin, Texas music scenes.