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"I always knew I wanted to be a musician, but as a teen, when I started out, I had to get around the shadow of my dad," A.J. Croce, now

WoodyFest 2023 returns to Okemah, Oklahoma, July 12 through July 16. The annual event stands as a family reunion for artists and fans alike.

Affectionately known as WoodyFest, the event is July 12-16 at seven venues across the folk legends Okfuskee County hometown.

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"25 years in the making" almost sounds like some kind of an exaggerated tale of two hombres looking to catch some musical sympathy. But for Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion, these two troubadours would never stretch a tale to get listens- in fact, they've jointly worked harder than almost anyone in the Americana/Country scene.

Austin American-Statesman music writer Peter Blackstock reflects on covering the music community in the city where he grew up, before he heads west.

Willie Nelsons Fourth of July Picnic began in 1973. Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and Robert Earl Keens car among highlights.

Heres a list of some events that have been affected. Check local venue listings for further details.

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“We like to huff on gas lamps. It’s addictive. No one talks about it.” Amy Nelson’s account of her love for the Gaslamp Quarter, might seem slightly suspicious. But it’s a splendid introduction to the humor of Folk Uke, the duo Nelson runs with her longtime friend from the Quarter, Cathy Guthrie. Favorite things about the Quarter for the two included the architecture. Amy always wanted to live in the apartments above Fifth Street. The worst part was the crack situation. But at the cor...