The Wheel played country standards “Cocaine Blues” and “Truck Drivin’ Man”—as straight as a band could be with a long-haired, barefoot guitarist standing 6-foot-7. We were also celebrating our 50th year and had all these events planed. Benson stars in the play, along with members of Asleep at the Wheel. At this age, your muscles get too fuckin’ tight if you stop doing stuff. You can push back the furniture, roll up the rug, and have a dance with your wife, girlfriend, or significant other. Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel : Songfacts Podcast. SXSW Music Live: Willie Nelson and Avett Brothers Fête Ray Benson, New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week. Note that I didn't qualify it as 'country swing' or 'western swing' — these categorizations are much too small for this band. Join us at 11pm ET for a one-hour New Year’s Eve performance on special episode of Ray Benson’s “Austin Outer Limits” on SiriusXM Willie's Roadhouse, channel 59! Heck, they were Americana before anybody really knew what … I was on the Marijuana Policy Project board for a number of years. We’re doing it out at the Starlight Ranch, this little old town they built that looks like Fifties Texas. I’d lost 35 pounds. Musician - Asleep at The Wheel. The play continues to tour throughout the country. … In 1970, Benson, a Jewish native of Philadelphia, formed Asleep at the Wheel with friends Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston The group relocated to Austin in 1973 after a suggestion from Willie Nelson Since then, the group has released more than 20 albums and earned 9 Grammy awards Frontman Ray Benson phoned in last week to discuss the landmark year few predicted. Ray Benson is famous for being the leader of the country band, "Asleep at the Wheel," noted for their Grammy Award-winning exploits.. RB: We decided to do something online and I said, “Well, let’s have ’em dance.” We’re gonna play dance music. In 1990 he founded Bismeaux Records and Bismeaux Studios. In the Spring of 2005, Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel began the production of "A Ride With Bob" that follows the travels of legendary singer/songwriter Bob Wills.A Ride With Bob includes the live performance of 15 of Wills’ best-known songs in a plot that interweaves Ray Benson’s present day with various stages in Wills’ storied career. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Copyright © 1981-2021 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. In the Spring of 2005, Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel began the production of "A Ride With Bob" that follows the travels of legendary singer/songwriter Bob Wills. Asleep at the Wheel bandleader Ray Benson has announced he’s recovered from COVID-19. The last time the singer was seen publicly was on March 19, when he was the host of a Livestream event. One afternoon this March, the visage of Ray Benson, founder and leader of the band Asleep at the Wheel, flickered before my eyes. Asleep At the Wheel have demonstrated convincingly, that they are more relevant, enjoyable and musically nimble than at anytime in its 50-year history. Asleep At The Wheel Tour View All. ... Asleep at the Wheel has sung the gospel of swing for nearly 30 years, garnered all kinds of critical and popular success, and, always, played great music. So fuck you! RB: The old joke was, “What’s a musician without a girlfriend? In 2007, the Austin Chronicle recognized Benson for Male Vocals, Band of the Year, Songwriter, Record Producer, and for the Country Genre. Western swing is what Benson calls "jazz with a cowboy hat," is a thrill to hear live, and thanks in large part to the Wheel’s 40+ years of promotion, is a living and creative genre of music today. We have that technology, but it’s not everywhere. The Wheel played country standards “Cocaine Blues” and “Truck Drivin’ Man”—as straight as a band could be with a long-haired, barefoot guitarist standing 6-foot-7. Nobody’s buying physical products, not compared to what it used to be. Asleep at the Wheel and Ray Benson are hosting the first-ever Texas Dance Hall Tour, scheduled from March 20 –26, to raise awareness and funds for Texas Dance Hall Preservation, Inc. “We have aligned with Texas Dance Hall Preservation because dance halls are where we started and where we are still,” said Benson, who has been playing Texas dance halls for 43 years. Ray Benson, co-founder and frontman of country band Asleep at the Wheel, has detailed his battle with coronavirus. A Ride With Bob includes the live performance of 15 of Wills’ best-known songs in a plot that interweaves Ray Benson’s present day with various stages in Wills’ storied career. It didn’t even enter my mind. Nonetheless, the irrepressible country torchbearers livestream into living rooms on Saturday. In 1970, Benson, a Jewish [4] native of Philadelphia, formed Asleep at the Wheel with friends Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston in Paw Paw, West Virginia. In addition to his work with Asleep at the Wheel, Benson is also an accomplished producer whose credits include albums by Dale Watson, Suzy Bogguss, Aaron Watson, James Hand and Carolyn Wonderland; also single tracks for Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Brad Paisley, Pam Tillis, Trace Adkins, Merle Haggard, and Vince Gill. It’s ridiculous. Vernon Penner photo from the … He is also a trustee for the Texas chapter of NARAS, a board member of St Davids Community Health Foundation, and a board member and founding member of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). You know, Christopher Cross couldn’t walk, but I’m pretty sure it’s the same thing – just laying in bed too much. His son, Sam, 32, has produced the group’s last two albums and plays guitar on them. You can watch the full discussion now on our website. A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for almost 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Because there’s too many people and people go to places they never did before. Ray Benson is a big guy. I started playing music when… Continue Reading → RB: Absolutely. In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC. That could be where I got it, but we were in Arkansas and Kansas before that. I went to my doctor and I thought I had anemia or something, and she stuck this thing up my nose. I’m not well off, but I’m not gonna lose my home or starve. That same year, Asleep at the Wheel released their third Bob Wills tribute album, Still the King: Celebrating the Music of … Entering the rarified arena of bands lasting a half century uninterrupted, Austin’s Western swing legends planned a … Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel in 1970 along with several friends, including his former Philadelphia schoolmate Lucky Oceans, a pedal steel guitar … Asleep at the Wheel is a contemporary torchbearer for the subgenre of country music known as Western swing, a more danceable kind of country music that originated in the 1920s. Check out their upcoming tour dates here! For 50 + years, Ray has overseen the release of 25+ albums, countless tours, and has won nine Grammy Awards. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands. While Ray Benson's indefatigable Western swing revival outfit Asleep at the Wheel has … We can help. The event was a replacement for the planned "Luck Reunion" scheduled to hold this year. Category: 1980s, Asleep At The Wheel, Austin, Austin City Limits, Country Music, Fiddle Music, Jazz Music, Johnny Gimble, Music, Music Concerts, Ray Benson, Swing music, Videos By L E February 7, 2020 Leave a comment This is when the world’s population was a lot smaller, so that’s what’s up. I did the Luck [Reunion livestream] on March 19, and on the 20th, I went down. For Ray Benson, founder and frontman of legendary country/Western Swing band (and recent Austin City Limits Hall of Fame inductees) Asleep At The Wheel, being on stage is a way of life. My right hamstring was so messed up I couldn’t bend over. “I was a child performer. I kind of equate it to horse racing and how stupid we’ve been on that when we’re surrounded by Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. AC: What does that mean for a band in a financial sense, having all those opportunities go away? Heck, they were Americana before anybody really knew what Americana was. Then, we’ll do virtual meet-n-greet with me and Katie for X amount of dollars on Zoom. The group relocated to Austin in 1973 after a suggestion from Willie Nelson. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. Ray Benson (born Ray Benson Seifert, March 16, 1951) is the front man of the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel as well as an actor and voice actor. Jan 30 2021 08:00 PM Luckenbach Texas . Above Bismeaux Studio A. Chris and Martin Theophilus (Phantom Productions, Inc.) interviewed Ray Benson at Bismeaux Studio B for the Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording. Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the novel coronavirus.. Benson revealed his diagnosis via … Since then, the group has released more than 20 albums and earned 9 Grammy awards. Ray Benson founded Asleep At The Wheel in 1970. The group relocated to Austin in 1973 after a suggestion from Willie Nelson. I’d lost 35 pounds. About a week and a half ago, they tested for antibodies. I didn’t have a fever or cough, but I was sick. The Grammy-winning Austin singer-guitarist announced the news on his Facebook page, saying he … Photo courtesy Ray Benson. Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson has tested positive for COVID-19. Ray Benson fell in love with western swing because of its unique combination of elements of American blues, swing and traditional fiddling but also for its demanding musical chops. We used to joke about Asleep at the Wheel being the disaster band because we got stranded when Mount St. Helens erupted, we were playing a gig outside of Three Mile Island when [the nuclear reactor melted down], and we were scheduled to play the White House when 9-11 happened. Photo: Asleep at the Wheel In 2015, Ray Benson published an autobiography, Comin' Right at Ya (co-authored by David Menconi), chronicling his life and the history of Asleep at the Wheel. He has won multiple Grammys and collaborated with artists from all over the musical landscape, including Willie Nelson and The Chicks. He has since recovered and continues to appear in streaming performances during the worldwide pandemic. Ray Benson is best known as the co-founder of the country music band Asleep at the Wheel.The band, founded in 1969, has won nine Grammy Awards. Ray Benson and Asleep At the Wheel were American way before Americana was cool. We wanted to tape it outdoors, because some of the guys have compromised respiratory systems. Ray Benson, backstage at ACL Fest in 2018. “I was dizzy, nauseous, and deadbeat tired. Asleep at the Wheel is a contemporary torchbearer for the subgenre of country music known as Western swing, a more danceable kind of country music that originated in the 1920s. It took 12 days before I was well enough to function. A… It took 12 days before I was well enough to function. That’s why I said earlier about the big screen TV. RB: The last line of what I said was, “Don’t believe that right-wing bullshit.” I’d been watching TV and it was the same old bullshit: “Oh we have all the tests we need,” but I couldn’t get a fuckin’ test! I have another friend who’s an epileptic and moved to Oregon to get her medicine. I would have stayed silent and said nothing, but it was at the exact same time as [John] Prine came down with it, so everybody thought I was gonna die. What does that entail? AC: You’ve been a working musician for over 50 years. The 6’7” Ray Benson has been the one constant in Asleep At the Wheel since 1970. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. The only people who want that are the bail bondsmen and attorneys. Photo: Asleep at the Wheel Atlanta Music Scene | April 2, 2020 Benson is also a founding member of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, which raises money to help aging R&B artists, and a member of the board of directors of the SIMS Foundation, which provides low-cost mental health services to Austin musicians and their families. They were all very temporary in terms of the effect on the existence of a band or venue. AC: The state is going to have to go through a massive economic recovery to get past this. I’m dealing with a very sick person who is dying right now and who’s benefitting from the use of marijuana. Ray Benson is the former host of the Texas Music Scene TV show. In the letter, the singer said, “To clear up any confusion or questions, I have tested positive for the COVID 19 Virus. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Some other acts are having people in the audience while they do their livestream. These days the kings of Western Swing, Asleep at the Wheel and Benson, with his deep baritone vocals, have come a long way from those humble beginnings. AC: Was going public with having COVID-19 intended to be a message for people who weren’t taking it seriously? I just knew I was sick. Ray Benson is the leader of the legendary Americana band Asleep At The Wheel. Later he had the opportunity to work with executive producer Tom Hoitsma to host the Texas Music Scene TV, which showcases Texas bands. In 2003, Benson released his first solo album entitled Beyond Time. That way there’s a larger than iPad-sized image to enjoy and also some kind of interconnectivity between the audience and the bands. In an interview, Benson said that when he was on the Board of Directors for Austin City Limits, he urged them to start a spin-off show that focused on Texas bands because Austin City Limits had grown beyond its original scope to become an international show. The band, though; it’s so hard to keep a band together, and financially, it’s tough right now. The band will perform at Allegany High School on March 8 as part of the Tri-State Concert Association’s Country LIVE! 5.0 (4) See all reviews. See more. Can't keep up with happenings around town? I said, “What’s that?” She said, “It’s a COVID test.”, Twenty-four hours later, they said, “You’re positive.”. Nelson has a long-time interest in western swing and had toured with the band in 2007. Then COVID-19 happened. I was just in bed. When this happened and all our things got cancelled, the fundraising people said we can do this online and we did all that. Some of the songs you can dance to and some of the songs you can smoke a joint, drink a beer, whatever. It’s not war. Asleep at the Wheel … … It’s too many people.”. Do you see this time as an opportunity for the legalization and recreational sale of cannabis in Texas? AC: When you yourself got COVID-19, did you do the mental contract tracing, thinking, “Who gave this to me?”. On Aug. 25, 1970, Asleep at the Wheel played their first gig, opening for Hot Tuna and Alice Cooper in Washington, D.C. 5.0 (4) See all reviews. 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In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right at Ya, was released by United Artists. For God’s sake, Oklahoma has medicinal marijuana! Goliad, TX . Ray Benson, co-founder and frontman of country band Asleep at the Wheel, has detailed his battle with coronavirus. If Ray Benson isn’t onstage, he can likely be found on his bus, talking music with one of his bandmates in Asleep at the Wheel, big fat joint in hand. That’s fine, but I think it’s still a little early for that. Ray Benson, leader of Grammy-winning country band Asleep at the Wheel, is updating fans about his condition after he tested positive for the coronavirus. RB: Nope. Watch the teaser video for the upcoming single "I Got Rhythm" from Deborah Silver with Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel! That’s what’s left. Ray Benson. This has shut everything down. series. For Sam and Aaron Seifert, creating a TV special to honor the 50th anniversary of Asleep At The Wheel means honoring the legacy of Austin City Limits and indeed the city of Austin itself. In 2015, Ray Benson published an autobiography, Comin' Right at Ya (co-authored by David Menconi), chronicling his life and the history of Asleep at the Wheel. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", an Honorary Junior Member of the United States Secret Service, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. And that’s not even taking into account law enforcement. © Provided by Austin American-Statesman Ray Benson, front man for Asleep At The Wheel, performs with Willie Nelson on Austin City Limits for the band's 25th anniversary in 1995. Support the Chronicle. He has earned nine Grammy awards in four different decades. Photo by Scott Newton courtesy of Austin City Limits. To be honest with you, I got more tired because I had people calling me who hadn’t talked to me for 10 fucking years! My right hamstring was so messed up I couldn’t bend over.”, “We used to joke about Asleep at the Wheel being the disaster band because we got stranded when Mount St. Helens erupted, we were playing a gig outside of Three Mile Island when [the nuclear reactor melted down], and we were scheduled to play the White House when 9-11 happened.”, Benson and Katie Shore leading Asleep at the Wheel at ACL Fest 2018, “Fifty years ago, I went to a lecture by Paul Ehrlich, who wrote that book [, “I was on the Marijuana Policy Project board for a number of years. Want to know where Asleep At The Wheel will be playing next? Tickets . Some 100 musicians have played with Asleep at the Wheel over the years and today Benson remains its only original member. AC: Asleep at the Wheel presents the At Home Dance livestream this Saturday, July 25. On Aug. 25, 1970, Asleep at the Wheel played their first gig, opening for Hot Tuna and Alice Cooper in Washington, D.C. Be sure to tune in to PBS on October 31st for “ACL Presents: 50 Years of Asleep at the Wheel” check your local listings! It’s not the environment. I don’t want to encourage group gatherings. The 69-year-old Grammy-winner announced the news Wednesday night … Above Bismeaux Studio A. Chris and Martin Theophilus (Phantom Productions, Inc.) interviewed Ray Benson at Bismeaux Studio B for the Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording. We’re going to have a big economic crisis and this is one thing that will help out. I’ve already done a little bit of politicking on the medical side. Nov 16, 2020. The Very Best of Asleep at the Wheel is the 16th studio album by American country band Asleep at the Wheel.Recorded at Bismeaux Studio in Austin, Texas and Bradley's Barn in Nashville, Tennessee, it was produced by the band's frontman Ray Benson and released on June 5, 2001 by Relentless Nashville, an imprint of Madacy Entertainment Group.The album was issued in the United Kingdom in … Musician - Asleep at The Wheel. Well, on my computer screen, actually, courtesy of FaceTime. [5], Benson announced to his followers on social media that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus in March, 2020. Read More. Asleep at the Wheel bandleader Ray Benson has announced he’s recovered from COVID-19. Join us at 11pm ET for a one-hour New Year’s Eve performance on special episode of The thing is this, why does this all happen? [citation needed]. Safe to say you never experienced anything shaking up your profession like COVID-19? Photo courtesy Ray Benson. 2020 began as a banner year for Asleep at the Wheel. It’s not so much for me. Fifty years ago, I went to a lecture by Paul Ehrlich, who wrote that book [The Population Bomb] and said, “We have one problem. Ray Benson, lead singer for Asleep at the Wheel, will be crooning his particular brand of American roots music at Schroeder Hall on Jan. 16 after the … For God’s sake, Oklahoma has medicinal marijuana!”, GSD&M b-day bash for Asleep at the Wheel leader runs three hours, The unofficial Teapot Party anthem and other half-baked ideas, Ambitions inch higher as the Lege finds common ground on cannabis, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. I never wanted to monetize interactions, but at this point, what else are we gonna do? The String – Ray Benson on Asleep At The Wheel at 50. Paul Shaffer and Vince Gill also perform on this album. Though the band's lineup has changed greatly over the years (about 90 people have been part of Asleep at the Wheel at some point), Benson has always remained at the helm as the band's driving force. The stars aligned in 1970 when three friends Ray Benson, Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston moved to Paw Paw, West Virginia (it’s not a … That same year, Asleep at the Wheel released their third Bob Wills tribute album, Still the King: Celebrating the Music of … By Craig Havighurst. Nothing. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel. The entire band – Tony Garnier plays with Bob Dylan, Chris O’Connell is in San Francisco, Lucky [Ocean]’s in Australia, Leroy [Preston]’s in Vermont, etc – was coming in to make an album and we were filming that. Jan 16 2021 08:00 PM Schroeder Hall . Ray Benson and Asleep At the Wheel were American way before Americana was cool. We were playing shows with George Strait for 15,000-20,000 people. His son, Sam, 32, has produced the group’s last two albums and plays guitar on them. Read More. Then in October, we had this huge, two-day concert planned, with all these guest stars at the Long Center – outside and inside. The last thing the police force wants to do is arrest pot smokers. Katie Shore from my band and her husband both had an episode in the end of February and just figured they had colds. Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson originally revealed on March 31 that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19, announcing the news on Facebook.After his story made the news, Benson shared an official statement thanking family, friends and fans for their messages, telling those who reached out that he appreciates it "more than you know." Out January 10th. In February 2009, Asleep at the Wheel and Willie Nelson released "Willie And The Wheel," a western swing collaboration suggested by veteran producer Jerry Wexler. I kind of equate it to horse racing and how stupid we’ve been on that when we’re surrounded by Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Ray is the founder of the world-renowned Western swing band - Asleep at the Wheel. Their “At Home Dance” encourages fans to roll up the rug and two-step. RB: No. For 50 + years, Ray has overseen the release of 25+ albums, countless tours, and has won nine Grammy Awards. Check out the discussion between Terry Lickona and Ray Benson at the legendary Studio 6a to learn this and more! Ray Benson is best known as the co-founder of the country music band Asleep at the Wheel.The band, founded in 1969, has won nine Grammy Awards. Ray Benson has been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years. Ray Benson is on Facebook. Son Aaron, 29, edits movie trailers in Los Angeles. Ray Benson. The leader of the Texas-based band alerted fans on Facebook Tuesday morning (March 31), but says he remains optimistic. Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel, Katie Shore, Lucky Tubb, Tony Garnier, Bob Dylan, Chris O'Connell, Lucky Ocean, Leroy Preston, Christopher Cross, John Prine, Paul Ehrlich, Starlight Ranch, Marijuana Policy Project, Information is power. 2020 began as a banner year for Asleep at the Wheel. Some 100 musicians have played with Asleep at the Wheel over the years and today Benson remains its only original member. The biggest obstacle, from my research, is the man named Dan fuckin’ Patrick. This was the location of the first paid gig for Asleep at the Wheel in 1970, according to lead singer Ray Benson. Benson said somehow they got the club’s owner to pay them $50 — a low payday even in 1970. So we have the technology down and we’re gonna start figuring this out. Against all odds, Asleep At the Wheel is one of these. 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