Tornado Radio

07/12/2021

Jonna Mae is the guest on the latest podcast episode. Listen in on your favorite streaming platform. The interview begins with the interview mic having a rough time. The glitch resolves and the songs shared are AMAZING. It's a great interview with Jonna Mae. Here is a link to listen via google podcasts:

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNDQ0NTc2LnJzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC05Njc1Mzk5?ep=14

16/09/2021

There is plenty of LIVE MUSIC this Thursday to kick off the weekend. Check out the calendar for details!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

10/09/2021

Looking for LIVE MUSIC this weekend?

Check out the calendar!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar?fbclid=IwAR2XI-01vTCgdUQEyUg_aZ3fK_zPmX1AEzFOwIPxcxk6s2k8QfrB-RyNbVk

Central Texas music-focused podcast and blog, with a comprehensive live music events calendar. We interview musicians, feature all manner of music, and keep you up-to-date on all the happenings in Central Texas! Visit Tornado Radio now!

03/09/2021

Happy Friday! Live music listings for Belton/Temple/Salado 9/3:

01/09/2021

Did you know that Tornado Radio podcasts are available on all the major streaming platforms including Spotify?

Give the latest podcast (Season 2, Episode 2) featuring Lilly Milford of Lilly and The Implements a listen on your favorite streaming platform!

You can catch Lilly playing live this weekend in Temple, Texas. She has a show on Friday September the 3rd at J Kowboy from 9 till 11.

27/08/2021

John Clark's latest blog features the Backroads Band.

"Backroads Band – classic country group has entertained central Texas for nearly 40 years"

The Backroads Band plays this Friday the 27th at the American
Legion in Killeen and this Saturday the 28th at VFW Post 8539
in Lampasas. You can find shows & details on the Tornado Radio
calendar.

Have a great weekend folks!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/backroads-band-classic-country-group-has-entertained-central-texas-for-nearly-40-years

Couple of days ago, the wife and I went for the first time to Fire Street Pizza along FM 439 in Belton to check out a band. What a great outdoor live music venue. The place was packed with moms and dads, brothers and sisters chasing happy toddlers around the large, covered outdoor patio; fans and co...

15/08/2021

Listen to the latest Tornado Radio radio podcast featuring an engaging interview with Lilly Milford.

https://www.tornadoradio.org/podcast/episode/48e4d91d/lilly-milford

Central Texas music-focused podcast and blog, with a comprehensive live music events calendar. We interview musicians, feature all manner of music, and keep you up-to-date on all the happenings in Central Texas! Visit Tornado Radio now!

11/07/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio!

Richard Paul Thomas – former touring musician shared stages with entertainment greats

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/richard-paul-thomas-former-touring-musician-shared-stages-with-entertainment-greats

Songwriter, composer, producer, and former national touring musician Richard Paul Thomas has lived in Salado for nearly four decades now but at one time the Milwaukee, Wisc., native earned his living playing auditoriums, colleges, clubs and other venues all across the country. Thomas has opened conc...

09/07/2021

HAPPY FRIDAY! Check out the live music calendar!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

05/07/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio!

Wayworn Traveler – husband and wife duo staying busy with weekend gigs throughout central Texas

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/wayworn-traveler-husband-and-wife-duo-staying-busy-with-weekend-gigs-throughout-central-texas

Musicians across the country have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic but a local husband-and-wife duo from Salado continues to thrive, with weekend gigs consistently filling their calendar. Angela Curlee Kay and Bryan Smith – known together as Wayworn Traveler – have been married for three y...

01/07/2021

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar?fbclid=IwAR33tP9PlHVe8q0La4Yc1rLBkJb-86pxU6VTgB8Ew46NXvQgMx5rOShg_hQ

28/06/2021

The latest blog by John Clark is live on Tornado Radio featuring an
engaging interview with TW Sullivan.

T.W. Sullivan – central Texas live music scene needs changes in order to grow and flourish

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/t-w-sullivan-central-texas-live-music-scene-needs-changes-in-order-to-grow-and-flourish

Music scenes across the state are beginning to rise from the pandemic ashes and central Texas is no exception. Venues are opening back up and live music is making a sometimes slow but steady comeback, but will things ever return to the way they once were? Will the Temple-Belton-Harker Heights-Killee...

25/06/2021

Lots of great live music this weekend!

Please share!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

20/06/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio!

Cord Jackson – living the dream carrying on a family tradition of music

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/cord-jackson-living-the-dream-carrying-on-a-family-tradition-of-music

Multi-talented guitarist, singer, pianist, and songwriter Cord Jackson has music in his blood. Literally. A native of Lampasas, Jackson grew up in a musical family that included his grandfather, the late musician and master luthier Reid Schaub. The clan was known for getting together for “pick and...

18/06/2021

Did you know the Tornado Radio Live Music Calendar has a search function?

Yes! You can search by Artist/Band, or City!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

13/06/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio!

Bobby Starr - local artist and musician considers himself a late bloomer

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/bobby-starr-local-artist-and-musician-considers-himself-a-late-bloomer

Lots of musicians talk about the first song they heard or performer they saw that inspired them to become interested in learning to play an instrument or take up singing. Central Texas artist Bobby Starr remembers that day very well. “In 1964, I wanted to be Zorro,” said Starr, who turns 65 in A...

11/06/2021

Have a great weekend filled with live music!

The Tornado Radio live music calendar is ready!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

07/06/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio!

Lance Wade Thomas - Texas country music devotee writes and sings about his Bell County roots

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/lance-wade-thomas-texas-country-music-devotee-writes-and-sings-about-his-bell-county-roots

Our beloved Lone Star State is a whole ‘nuther country full of unique sights and sounds, and even its own style of music. Texas country. Superstars like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, and David Allen Coe are always mentioned in conversations about the origins of Texas country music...

30/05/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio !

Chris Duarte - Texas blues great talks guitars, his early years, and the future of live music

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/chris-duarte-texas-blues-great-talks-guitars-his-early-years-and-the-future-of-live-music

Austin’s Chris Duarte has long been one of the most highly regarded blues guitarists in the world, sharing stages with the likes of Buddy Guy, John McLaughlin, Ted Nugent, and Mick Taylor, an early member of the Rolling Stones. He has recorded 14 albums and after the 1994 release of his first LP, ...

27/05/2021

There is plenty of live music in Central Texas this week!

Do you have an upcoming show in Central Texas?

Is it on the Tornado Radio calendar?

If not, there is a submission form on the website!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

23/05/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio !

Donnie Price - Local Musician and Actor has Traveled the World Playing Music

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/donnie-price-local-musician-and-actor-has-traveled-the-world-playing-music

Music has taken Lampasas native Donnie Price all over the world and back again. Now 66 years old, Price dropped out of school in the 10th grade to pursue a career in music. He started out playing lead guitar, switched over to the bass, and has enjoyed a run that includes 27 tours of Europe, and shar...

21/05/2021

Lots of LIVE MUSIC on the calendar this weekend!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

20/05/2021

Make a date with Live Music!

Visit the Central Texas Music Events Calendar.

https://www.tornadoradio.org/calendar

17/05/2021

John Clark's latest blog is live on Tornado Radio!

Bend General Store - Live Music at the End of the Road

https://www.tornadoradio.org/post/bend-general-store-live-music-at-the-end-of-the-road

Offers live music every Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Twenty-three miles west of Lampasas, way out in the country alongside the Colorado River, sits one of the busiest and most popular live music venues in central Texas. Bend General Store. This unlikely-looking establishment just up the road from Color...

15/05/2021

DJ Shanti Anne interviews singer/songwriter Holly Tucker. Holly performs a beautiful acoustic set for us. Host Sara Seven Zooms around the world to research the widespread impacts of "Zoom fatigue."

Listen in!
https://www.tornadoradio.org/podcast/episode/499d1fe1/holly-tucker

15/05/2021

Holly Tucker on Tornado Radio

Listen to the season two premier now!

https://www.tornadoradio.org/podcast/episode/499d1fe1/holly-tucker

14/05/2021

The Tornado Radio crew will be at O'Brien's in Temple tonight for the MACT Artist Showcase. It is going to be awesome!

Where will you be hanging?

https://tornadoradio.org/calendar

14/05/2021

Tomorrow.

The season two premier of Tornado Radio; featuring Waco music hero Holly Tucker!

https://youtu.be/hwVggAiQ_Ws

Don't miss out. Stay tuned to https://tornadoradio.org/podcast

On May 15th, 2021, Holly Tucker joins us on Tornado Radio, with an in-depth interview and choice music!Listen at https://tornadoradio.org/podcast

13/05/2021

Who is playing this weekend?

Find out now!

https://tornadoradio.org/calendar

13/05/2021

Tornado warning!

On Saturday the Tornado Radio storm kicks back to life; featuring very special guest Holly Tucker!

Here's a little taste.
https://youtu.be/j6vTTX-OczI

Stay tuned to https://tornadoradio.org/podcast or your favorite podcast streaming app.

On May 15th, 2021, Holly Tucker joins us on Tornado Radio, with an in-depth interview and choice music!Listen at https://tornadoradio.org/podcast