Asleep at the Wheel

Grammy Award winning Asleep At The Wheel has been churning out records and touring relentlessly for over three decades, but that doesn’t mean their sound is tired. This western-swing, boogie, and roots-music outfit specializes in fun upbeat Americana with an emphasis on musicianship.

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40 years and 25 records after front man Ray Benson founded the band, the sound is still there, while some of the faces have changed. Benson has a knack for finding talent, and the current lineup of the band is a return to Benson’s original concept of Asleep at the Wheel: a revue-style show, with each member bringing something new to the table, making the show more about the collective band.

The Kings of Western Swing took their show to a new level with 2009′s Willie and the Wheel, backing up American music legend Willie Nelson on a book of classic Texas swing. Critics and audiences alike called this one of the finest moments in either artists’ careers.

• a clip from one of their Austin City Limits performances

• backing up Willie Nelson on another appearance

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