Sunday, November 29, 2009

The King of the Texas Dance Halls






In the long and storied history of the Texas dance hall, Gruene Hall holds a unique place. And it's not just because it's the oldest continually operating dance hall in the state of Texas, but also because it has served as both a launching pad and a continuing venue for some of the most influential musicians in American music. Gruene Hall has been pivotal in the careers of such musicians as George StraitLyle Lovett and Hal Ketchum, and has nurtured blues, rockabilly, folk, and singer/songwriter artists. This famous stage has also welcomed the likes of Bo Diddley, The Dixie Chicks, Jerry Lee LewisGarth BrooksWillie NelsonMerle Haggard, Junior Brown, Robert Earl KeenStevie Ray Vaughn, and many more.


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