Western Swing: A Bridge Between History and Community

Sometimes, a simple idea grows into something extraordinary. That’s exactly what happened when I reached out to Mike Markwardt, a filmmaker and Western Swing historian from Fort Worth, Texas. What began as…

There’s something timeless about sitting at a piano and letting the music speak for itself. That’s what my Sunday piano series is all about—no frills, no fuss, just pure music. Every week at 6:00 p.m., I share a short piano…

James Douglas McGinnis, better known as “Doug,” was a dynamic force in California’s country music and Western Swing scene. A true jack-of-all-trades, Doug seamlessly balanced life as a musician, disc jockey, stuntman, and club owner, leaving an indelible mark on…