WESTERN SWING MUSIC can be found in all corners of Turkey, Texas, during the week of Bob Wills Day each year—from informal gatherings at“the Slab”and camper jams, to the Hotel Turkey and the Church of Western Swing (above), as well as at the official venue at the Bob Wills Center. | CAPROCK COURIER
A primer on Western Swing— and a refresher for experts
HISTORY OF WESTERN SWING Documentary filmmaker Mike Markwardt has brought experts to Turkey for several years to discuss the making of a feature-length film on the birth and history of Western film. An ongoing project, it has been shown in numerous venues and returns to Turkey’s Gem Theatre this year. | COURTESY PHOTO
What defines Western Swing music?Even fans can’t always say. To quote Jason Roberts, fiddle man and leader of the Bob Wills Texas Playboys: “They might not know exactly what they’re hearing, but they know they like it.”A synopsis and overview of Mike Markwardt’s documentary film “The Birth & History of Western Swing” offer thoughtful insights int...
