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Ray Benson joins the Austin Live Music Academy as artistic advisor
Tthe Austin Live Music Academy, under the auspices of the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin has added Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson as artistic advisor to ALMA.
His recording studio, Bismeaux Studio will continue to serve as the classroom for the Academy’s recording class.
ALMA is currently accepting applications for students to begin the one-year program, which starts in September. The application deadline is July 15, 2008. Information about ALMA can be found at www.music.utexas.edu/alma.



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By Diaa
July 12, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this
Congratulations to Benson and to Austin and TX. Without a doubt he will do one great big FINE job!