Dale Watson goes trucking

Call Me Lucky

2018 was a transitional year for Dale Watson. For decades, Watson has been both a pillar of the Austin music scene and one of Texas's most visible and passionate musical ambassadors. Given his Lone Star State roots, it was surprising when Watson recently sold two of his Texas bars and decided to split time between Texas and Tennessee after buying a home and a bar in Memphis. This change of scenery is reflected in the songs on "Call Me Lucky," which finds Watson augmenting the ...

Under the Influence

With "Under The Influence," Dale Watson pays homage to artists who have helped create his sound by covering songs that display his veneration for traditional country, western swing and early rock and roll. With the opening "Lonely Blue Boy," a 1960 rock and roll hit for Conway Twitty, Watson salutes not only Twitty, but also gives a nod to Elvis Presley (who had recorded an unissued version of the song in 1958). The rock influence is also evident on Little Richard's ...

Live At The Big T Roadhouse, Chicken S#!+ Bingo Sunday

For years, the Texas-based country music traditionalist Dale Watson and his ace backing band, the Lonestars, have hosted Chicken Shit Bingo Sunday performances - shows that get their name from a game of chance featuring a caged hen, chicken feed and a grid with numbers. At these legendary local shows, patrons buy tickets for spaces on the grid, and the recently-fed chicken determines the winner when nature calls. Chicken Shit Bingo Sundays got their start at Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon ...