The Red River Podcast: Stories of Music, Culture, and Community

The Red River Podcast explores, celebrates, and preserves the district’s rich musical history through interviews and storytelling – shining a light on the people, venues, and creative energy that have shaped Red River into one of Austin’s most vibrant cultural destinations.

This free, monthly podcast series will feature musicians, venue owners, and historians sharing firsthand stories and history of the district.

Episode 1 with Roger Collins out now!

Jump into the Red River Podcast with Roger Collins, co-owner of legendary Red River haunt the One Knite during its early 1970s live music heyday. Settle in as we crack open the One Knite’s coffin-shapped doors to hear about how Joe Ely and the Flatlanders found their footing on the One Knite’s tabletop stage and how a teenage Stevie Vaughan became Stevie Ray. Along the way, we’ll hear about the music scene’s commingling with the marijuana distribution business, trouble with Harvey Gann’s APD vice squad, and how Roger went from shooting out the streetlights at the corner of 8th and Red River to hanging out with Willie Nelson on the White House lawn.

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