In The Saddle with Van Irons

12/04/2024

Time to bundle up for colder weather and gather round the Christmas music campfire Friday night, 7 - 9 p.m. "In the Saddle." Don't forget your hat!

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Matt Dittman
NPR

11/27/2024

The Lone Star State boasts proud native Texans and welcomes new members to the family with open arms--most of 'em. Celebrate a slice of Texas' talent, a "Rest of the Music" tribute, and the magic of brother's harmony Friday night, 7 - 9 p.m. "In the Saddle." Don't forget your hat! (artist credit: Sculpted by Gerald Sanders; painted by John T. French)

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Matt Dittman
NPR

11/20/2024

There’s something about music festivals and the family of artists and fans coming together. We’ll tip our hat to “all things that” in the ‘Rest of the Music’ artist tribute this week. Celebrate authentic country music and the Texas Music Family, Friday night, 7 - 9 p.m. "In the Saddle." Don't forget your hat!
(photo credit: The Texas Promo Gal)

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Matt Dittman
NPR

10/24/2024

What makes Bob (Wills) holler? He released a song about that, and with a symphony of talent Bob paved the way for countless Western Swing bands the next 90 years. Celebrate Texas Swing Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m. "In the Saddle" with the Sweethearts of country music and so much more. Don't forget your hat!
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Matt Dittman
NPR

10/17/2024

Lefty Frizzell was described as America's greatest song stylist (says so at the bottom of this photo, even). His styling inspired countless vocalists, including Merle Haggard. Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m. "In the Saddle" we'll feature the 1950s, 1960s and a special artist tribute in The Rest of the Music. Don't miss it, and don't forget your hat!

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Matt Dittman
Jay Socol
NPR

10/09/2024

Monument Valley inspires us to look to the West, and we'll do that this week, celebrating the Sons of the Pioneers, yodelling, and some giggles courtesy of country comedy. Grab a beverage and saddle up Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m., and don't forget your hat!

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10/02/2024

It's time to celebrate famous brides with famous husbands on this week’s In the Saddle show, as we feature Jessi Colter (pictured here with Waylon), Tammy Wynette, Kitty Wells and others. Saddle up Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m., and don't forget a beverage!

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09/30/2024

Kris Kristofferson: 1936 - 2024
genius, patriot, poet

Thank you for so many magical years. Johnny & Waylon await.

09/29/2024

It’s going to be a great night. Whoopie ti yi yo, everybody!

09/25/2024

Plunging into Willie Nelson's catalog requires awe in how he assembled concept albums; some went on to become the soundtrack for movies he starred in. This week's show highlights Redheaded Stranger, Honeysuckle Rose and Tougher than Leather. Saddle up Friday night, 7 - 9 p.m., and bring along a beverage!

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09/18/2024

Celebrate the sweethearts in your life on this week’s In the Saddle show, as we feature pioneering women in Country music and tip our hats to singers who followed the trailblazers. Saddle up Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m., and don't forget your beverage!

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09/11/2024

This week’s In the Saddle show tips a hat to 'Big Sky' Country, along with long-forgotten hits. Saddle up Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m., and don't forget your beverage!

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09/04/2024

This week’s In the Saddle show features a grab bag from Tennessee Ernie Ford and the oldest song in the 25-year history of this show. Join me Friday night from 7 - 9 p.m., and bring along a beverage!

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08/29/2024

This week's show celebrates "Bringin' in the Load," a tip of the hat to truckers (part 2) , along with the second installment from "Big Mon: The Songs of Bill Monroe." Join us Friday, 7 - 9 p.m., for a new "Rest of the Music" profile, gospel music and more!

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08/24/2024

Let’s show our support to the station that makes the commercial free “In the Saddle” show possible. Thank you KAMU Public Broadcasting !

KAMU-TV Donation Days are just a week away and it's your generosity that allows KAMU to continue bringing public television to the Brazos Valley. You don't have to wait to donate, though; you can give anytime at http://tx.ag/KAMUDonationDays.

Thank you for your support!

08/22/2024

Bluegrass and Traditional Country Music are joined at the hip. Each unique, but intertwined in time, and both quintessentially American art forms.

This Friday, 7 - 9 p.m., we'll feature the tribute album "Big Mon: The Songs of Bill Monroe," a salute to truckers, a new "Rest of the Music" profile and more. Grab a beverage and join us!

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08/21/2024

These folks are treasures of Aggieland. Thank you KAMU Public Broadcasting!

08/14/2024

Depends on who you ask and which sources you trust, but some say Buffalo Bill Cody created the first major rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska, back in 1882.

This Friday, 7 - 9 p.m., we'll feature a double-shot of songs called "Bull Riding and Bronc Busting," country roots, gospel music and a new "Rest of the Music" profile. Who'll be the featured artist? Join me and find out!

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