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Dale Watson: Call Him Insane, But Don't Call Him Country

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Dale Watson: Call Him Insane, But Don't Call Him Country

The silver-pompadoured Texan sings in the tradition of Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and George Jones, but he'd rather you call his music "Ameripolitan."

Dale Watson: Call Him Insane, But Don't Call Him Country

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SXSW 2015 Music Preview

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SXSW 2015 Music Preview

All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by Stephen Thompson and NPR contributor Katie Presley for a look at a handful of bands we can't wait to see at SXSW this week.

SXSW 2015 Music Preview

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Dale Watson: A Honky-Tonk Man With An Outlaw Spirit

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Dale Watson: A Honky-Tonk Man With An Outlaw Spirit

The Western swing veteran's latest album, El Rancho Azul, is filled with lighthearted drinking ballads and dance-hall toe-tappers.

Dale Watson: A Honky-Tonk Man With An Outlaw Spirit

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Dale Watson On World Cafe

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Dale Watson On World Cafe

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The Texas-based singer and guitarist discusses his new album, Carryin' On, and plays songs from it live.

Dale Watson On World Cafe

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Dale Watson: 'Ameripolitan' Music

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Dale Watson is an American alt-country singer and guitarist from Texas with an authentic style and character. Working to his own beat and style, he isn't one to try and fit into a particular category of music. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.

Dale Watson in Studio on World Cafe 12/12/07

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