Almost Out of Gas…
…is a collaboration that’s been going on for a little more than a decade. With a common interest in such divided things as wine, spirits, beer and good food to social and cultural movements as the one we’re portraying now, the Texas Honky-Tonks, the viewpoint is always the interaction with, and the stories told by, the common man.
Music is a constant companion and is a part of the foundation for the work of photographer C.C Ekström and writer Olle Florstam. On our journey together we have, among other things, had sit-down heart to heart interviews with personalities such as Fred Eaglesmith, Red Steagall, James Hand, Wayne Hancock, Kevin Russell and Ruby Jane Smith.
We’ve visited more than 25 different Texas Honky-Tonks, such as Freiheit Country Store, Devil’s Backbone Tavern, Buzzard’s Roost and Dean’s Store, talking to beer drinkers, bartenders, old timers and new comers. Hanging out after-hours at Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar Saloon, listening to the regulars playing old country songs by the fireplace and crossed path with Vultures and Diamondback rattlesnakes. So far we’ve made more than 4300 miles of Texas roads and more to come.
See y’all soon…
Great pictures! Glad to see a camera on the circuit.
Hi Sarah. thanks for dropping by. Yes, not to many out there shooting the stuff. A lot of writers though.
See you at the honky-tonks…
Sincerely
/C
Conny, Olle….love you work pleaseeeeee dont stop
Great shot of Club 21 in Uhland. It burned to the ground a couple of weeks ago. Sad, sad story. Just goes to show you, you might not pass that way again so enjoy it while you’re there!
Thanx a lot Deb. Very sad story indeed, you better enjoy ‘em while they still there! We’ll keep in touch. / Olle
Just stumbled across this blog. Love the idea, love the execution of said idea.
You guys should check out Longview, Tx as there are several great Honky Tonk’s up this way.
Sheila’s Wild West club being my favorite. Fits James Hands’ description to the letter of what a Honky Tonk is.
But there is also a bit of history up here with the REO Palm Isle having been bought and currently in the progress of re-opening.
Keep up the great work.
Hi Johhny! Sorry it took a while to reply. You kind of fell in between. I will absolutely check out Longview. I’ll keep y’all posted about next mayor trip.