Texas Music Mixtape: In Conversation with Lubbock musician/studio owner/venue owner Don Caldwell
On today's Texas Music Office's Texas Music Mixtape radio program, we interview Lubbock musician/studio owner/living legend Don Caldwell about his work on the Lubbock Music NOW 2020 compilation album, as well as his work on legendary albums by Joe Ely, Terry Allen, the Maines Brothers, and many more. Don is on the committee who oversees production of the album, which is a fundraiser for local music programs sponsored by Civic Lubbock Inc.
From rock to country, jazz to hip hop, the 2020 Lubbock Music NOW album features 21 songs written and performed by 21 South Plains artists.
Caldwell was born and raised in West Texas. In 1971, he established Don Caldwell Recording Studios in Lubbock. Besides being an accomplished saxophonist, he is widely respected for his production of musical events like Lubbock's "4th On Broadway", "Lights On Broadway", "The Buddy Holly Music Festival", "Lubbock Centennial Celebrations" and many other Texas events.
In 1993, Don established a corporation to purchase and renovate Lubbock's historic Cactus Theater. He currently is the CEO of Caldwell Entertainment where he produces the infinitely talented music community of West Texas. His dream is to help Lubbock become a major entertainment center in Texas.