Texas Talks: The History of Western Swing with Ginny Mac
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oin the Denton County Office of History and Culture for the Texas Talks Speaker Series!
On Thursday, August 20 at 6 PM, Ginny Mac will present "The History of Western Swing" in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Courthouse-on-the-Square.
Welcome to this overview of Western swing — that boot-scootin’ genre born in Texas. We’ll cover its roots and early development, the artists who defined it, and where the music is headed today and beyond.
About the Speaker:
Hailing from Fort Worth, TX, Ginny Mac fronts a dynamic group that brings a fresh and exciting twist to vocal and instrumental stylings in the Country & Western Swing, Americana, Hot Jazz, and International music genres. Ginny has toured with Asleep At The Wheel, Pat Green, Brave Combo, Mike Dillon, The Texas Playboys under the direction of Tommy Allsup, and many other artists. She endorses Menghini s.r.l. Scandalli Accordions based in Castelfidardo, Italy.
When she is not busy with an active touring schedule, Ginny is writing and arranging new original music and collaborating on multiple musical projects.
On Thursday, August 20 at 6 PM, Ginny Mac will present "The History of Western Swing" in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Courthouse-on-the-Square.
Welcome to this overview of Western swing — that boot-scootin’ genre born in Texas. We’ll cover its roots and early development, the artists who defined it, and where the music is headed today and beyond.
About the Speaker:
Hailing from Fort Worth, TX, Ginny Mac fronts a dynamic group that brings a fresh and exciting twist to vocal and instrumental stylings in the Country & Western Swing, Americana, Hot Jazz, and International music genres. Ginny has toured with Asleep At The Wheel, Pat Green, Brave Combo, Mike Dillon, The Texas Playboys under the direction of Tommy Allsup, and many other artists. She endorses Menghini s.r.l. Scandalli Accordions based in Castelfidardo, Italy.
When she is not busy with an active touring schedule, Ginny is writing and arranging new original music and collaborating on multiple musical projects.
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Where is it happening?
110 W Hickory St, Denton, TX, United States, Texas 76201
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Host or PublisherDenton County Office of History & Culture
