Asleep at the Wheel

Starts at $69. **This is a general admission, seated show with a dance area. In February 1974, Asleep at the Wheel made the move from the Bay Area to Austin, Texas, after playing the Armadillo World Headquarters with Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen in 1973. The band settled in and made Austin their home, where they remain 50 years later. “Austin was and has been everything I could have ever wished for and more,” says Ray Benson, the band’s leader and only original member. “It’s been 55 years for AATW as a band, and 50 of them have been spent in Texas. We are known worldwide for being a Texas band and playing Texas and Western swing music. It brings us great pride to carry this torch and responsibility. We don’t take it lightly!” The band’s 32nd record, Riding High In Texas, features Ian Stewart and Ray Benson as the band’s lead vocalists. “Just like the state of Texas and Asleep at the Wheel, this album is bold, soulful, and rooted in a rich heritage guaranteed to keep toes tappin’!” states Stewart. Joining Stewart for their very first Wheel album appearances are Michael Archer (bass), Curtis Clogston (steel guitar/dobro), and Lyon Graulty (horns). AATW former members Danny Levin (piano/fiddle), Joey Colarusso (horns), and David Sanger (drums) round out the group. As Benson reflects on the band’s future: “I know another 55 years isn’t in the cards, but I want to keep pushing and creating as much as I can, for as long as I can. Ian and the new guys give me the motivation and energy to keep this going. I hope everyone enjoys this eclectic collection of some of our favorite songs about Texas. The future for AATW is bright — and we’ll keep on Riding High In Texas!” *Donors of $500 or more to the 2026 Annual Fund receive presale access. Donor presales begin April 22 at 10:00AM MDT. On sale to the public May 1 at 10:00AM MDT.