Hill Country Barbecue in New York, for whom I do special projects, is hosting a Bastrop Wildfire Benefit Concert tomorrow evening, November 16th. Shooter Jennings, Chip Taylor & John Platania, Laura Cantrell, Grayson Hugh, The Defibulators, and Dallas Wayne, who lost his house in the fires, will all perform. I have been involved with two other wildfire benefits, both in Austin this last month, but the need is great. Driving down I-35 yesterday, the browned out fields and foliage are depressing, as Texas still has had no rain. Thank goodness it is not blistering hot anymore, though. If you are in New York tomorrow here is the link, it will be a great night of music for a very worthy cause. I am glad we are shining a light on it in the Big Apple.
Once there were green fields, indeed. Today’s tune is a classic, performed by a classic, Eliza Gilkyson, on a classic radio show, eTown. The show is a long running public radio and AAA Radio favorite, and I encourage you to go to a taping if you ever have the chance. Nick and Helen Forster do a wonderful job of curating, and performing, almost in the style of radio of old. I found some video they just posted; you will see Nick and his guitar at the start, and then enjoy the honey drenched voice of Austin treasure, Eliza Gilkyson, with Helen providing back up vocal support.
- Jessie Scott
