Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make these the unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, host Tom Fox visits Darrell Beauchamp, Executive Director of the Western Museum of Art, discussing his relationship with musician Michael Martin Murphy, including hosting him at a benefit concert.
The podcast also delves into Beauchamp’s personal relationship with Murphy, including a gifted Yamaha guitar signed with the lyrics to “Wildfire.” The museum’s unique exhibit approach is also detailed, showcasing personal favorite works from the collection. The upcoming exhibit, “40 Years of Western Arts,” will display works from influential artists and lesser-known artists alike, including a rare painting by Clark Healings on loan from a collector in Tulsa. With vibrant storytelling and a new podcast, the Museum of Western Art is sure to captivate art enthusiasts and visitors alike.
Key Highlights
· Tom Fox and Darrell Beauchamp’s joint love for Michael Martin Murphy
· Hosting Michael Martin Murphy for a Benefit Concert
· Receiving a Special Guitar from Michael Martin Murphy
· Michael Murphy’s Influence on Storytelling Music
· The Significance of Cowboy Songwriters in the West
· Rediscovering overlooked art through guest favorites
· Unearthing Employee Favorites
· Upcoming Western Art Exhibition
Notable Quotes
1. “The American West is all about telling stories, and that’s what Michael does and Willie and George Strait and all those guys through their lyrics.”
2. “I know we let the people choose. I know we let our docents, our volunteers, our guests, you know, come in, and we tell them, what’s your favorite work in our collection.”
3. “For the first time, I was really awestruck. And it seemed to me to be the most personal exhibit, and it turned out it was.”
4. “We’re putting together a show called 40 Years of Western Arts.”
Resources
Wildfire by Michael Murphy on YouTube
