Jody Nix
November 30 - December 2
Free Admission

The pure lyrical strains of country swing drift from the sandy plains of West Texas. A legendary style created in the 1940's & 50's by two great talents, BOB WILLS & HOYLE NIX, continues to excite audiences. Hoyle's son, Jody Nix, inherited his father's love of music and his talent - a combination that was shown early in life. At eight, when most children were learning the music scales, Jody began his professional career, playing five nights a week for his father's band, The West Texas Cowboys. He learned the soft swing of country music as only an insider can - an insider guided by Hoyle Nix & Bob Wills! Jody's years of music education were rewarded. In 1973, at twenty-one, Jody had performed on Bob Wills' "FOR THE LAST TIME" album. The young star had indeed learned his profession well.

After the death of his father, Jody moved from the drums to the fiddle; from the back of the stage to the front - a move he was destined to make. His natural talents, total dedication to western swing fiddle have dazzled audiences ever since. As a band leader, Jody created a mix of pure, traditional western swing and true country music which blends to produce a unique sound that appeals to the educated listener of today. His high energy stage shows and easy dance music have excited audiences and the band has developed a loyal following of fans of all ages.