Railhead Festival Proves Texas Music Is Alive And Well

I'll be honest, I've attended a lot of concerts, festivals, and rodeos over the years, but last weekend's Railhead Festival in Baird left a lasting impression on me. From the moment I arrived backstage, the energy was incredible.

I got to spend some time visiting with Giovannie and the Hired Guns, catch up with the Huser Brothers, and visit with rising Texas artist Triston Roberson. But it was another performer who completely stole my heart before the main show ever began.

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A 10-Year-Old Talent Brings Tears To My Eyes

Before the first big headliner took the stage, a young singer from Oklahoma named Sawyer June opened the festival. Folks, I'm not ashamed to admit it, I was fighting back tears.

Sawyer performed songs including "My Daddy Was a Preacher Man" and another about getting up before sunrise to help her daddy round up cattle. The honesty and emotion in her voice were something special. Then she closed her set with the classic "The Grand Tour" made famous by George Jones.

That's when this old radio guy became a full-blown crybaby. The crowd loved her, and I have a feeling we're all going to be hearing a lot more from Sawyer June in the years to come.

Triston Roberson Came Straight From Graduation

Another unforgettable moment came when Triston Roberson arrived wearing his cap and gown.

The young Texas artist had literally just walked across the stage at his high school graduation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His parents told him it was time to hit the road, and just a couple of hours later, he was standing on stage in Baird, Texas, performing for Railhead Festival fans.

That's dedication.

The Next Big Event Is Already Here

Now that Railhead Festival is in the books, I'm already looking forward to the next great West Texas experience. The Texas Triple Threat: Bulls, Bands & Boils comes to Potosi Live on June 13.

The evening will feature bull riding, a crawfish boil, and live music from Kirk House, Phil Hamilton, and headliner the Josh Abbott Band. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are available at PotosiLive.com.

Want a chance to win tickets? Open up the stations' app and send us this message that says, "I want to go to Potosi Live."

Until then, keep your phone charged, take plenty of photos, make some memories, and we'll see you somewhere down a Texas backroad enjoying great music with great people. That's what Texas Red Dirt music is all about.

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