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The Man Who Wrote “Half As Much” Deserves More Credit Than He Gets: Some Notes on Curley Williams
Even if the name Curley Williams doesn’t immediately ring a bell, you’ve probably heard the ripple effects of his music. From the Georgia Peach Pickers to “Half As Much,” his songwriting and dancehall sound still echo through classic country music today.
Adolph Hofner: The Texas Swing Pioneer Who Took His Sound to California
Adolph Hofner blended Czech polkas, Texas dance music, and steel guitar into a sound all his own. His California chapter reveals an overlooked piece of Western Swing history.I’m proud to premiere the first release from At Sundown Sessions Season Two, featuring Nashville’s The Farmer & Adele performing Gene Autry’s “Back in the Saddle Again.”
Western Swing Music Deserves Better Stories
Some of the best country music stories never made the headlines. Mae Out West is now adding weekly writing focused on Western Swing, honky tonk, dancehall culture, and the artists who shaped the music from the sidelines.