“Our goal is to become the leading brand in Americana music. We were among
the first organizations to really adopt and champion the different musical
styles that comprise Americana. We’re passionate about the music, and as a
musician I’m also part of a steadily building community. Our goal remains to
bring the margins to the mainstream.” —Billy Block

“Western Beat & Billy Block's Americana showcase, have presented new talent
to the music industry in Nashville and Los Angeles for almost 15 years.
In Houston, our rich musical heritage and abundant musical talent
guarantees our own Texas take on the music. We DO have a reputation to uphold!
Our monthly gathering will always serve to celebrate the music and have fun!
We're proud to be a part of The Western Beat community!" -Guy Schwartz

Western Beat/Houston 9.11.2006
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Billy Block & Guy Schwartz move this monthly live show and television series to Blanco's.
This month's guests are Buck Jones, Lisa Hayes & Idgy Vaughn,
plus co-host's Schwartz & Block!

Western Beat/Houston 8.25.2006
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Billy Block & Guy Schwartz present a monthly live show and television series.
This month's guests are Brian Kalinec, Randy Soffar, David Fahl, Dennis Marshman,
plus host Guy Schwartz & The Western Beat Hippies!

Western Beat/Houston 7.28.2006
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Billy Block & Guy Schwartz present a monthly live show and television series.
This month's guests are Jen Rathbun, Danny Everitt, The Madisons,
plus host Guy Schwartz & The Western Beat Hippies!

Western Beat/Houston 6.30.2006
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Billy Block & Guy Schwartz present a monthly live show and television series.
This month's guests are Buck Jones, Danny Everitt, Chris Knudson,
plus co-hosts Billy Block & Guy Schwartz
and The (New Jack) Western Beat Hippies house band.

Western Beat/Houston 5.26.2006
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Billy Block & Guy Schwartz present a monthly live show and television series
with guests Jack Saunders, Mandy Smith, Rose & Ben, plus co-host Schwartz
and his New Jack Western Beat Hippies house band.

Hippies.TV Episode 0522 - Billy Block's Western Beat Houston Reunion
(2006) (documentary) large file
Nashville's Billy Block comes home to Texas for a special night of musical fum
with his old friends in Houston, Texas, USA. Stars Billy Block, Guy Schwartz,
Rock 'Dr. Rockit' Romano, Jack Saunders, Z-Rocks, Rosalee & Ben