Asleep at the Wheel 40th Anniversary Concert is scheduled for Fri. November 5, 2010 at The Long Center in Austin, TX.
For one night only, the founding members of Asleep at the Wheel - Lucky Oceans, Leroy Preston and, of course, Ray Benson, will take the stage just across the street from where the band had its first-ever gig after moving to Austin in 1973 at the suggestion of Willie Nelson and Texas Tornado Doug Sahm.
The concert also includes appearances by long-time Wheel friends and collaborators: Willie Nelson, Leon Rausch and other special guests including Wheel members from various incarnations over its four-decade history.
"It's A Good Day" Reviews are rolling in!
Billboard Magazine Review
Everything this act has ever released is simply spectacular. And the veteran western swing band's latest album, "It's a Good Day," is no different.
The Dallas Morning News (A)
Country Weekly
When classic songs are expertly performed by the masters of Western swing, it’s a good day, indeed. (3.5 Stars)
USA Today ***
Austin American-Statesman (B+)
A Ride With Bob Dates in Austin, TX with The Quebe Sisters Band and Leon Rausch are on sale now! September 17th and 18th http://www.thelongcenter.org
The new album by AATW and Leon Rausch, It's a Good Day, is out now on Bismeaux Records. Click here to preview and order the new music.
A Ride With Bob 2010 dates announced! http://www.aridewithbob.com
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