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May 25, 2026 49 min

The "Five" with Monte Warden

from The Dawg and Gus Show Hosted by Dawg and Gus

Season 5 opens with a Bang! Texas music legend Monte Warden joins The Dawg and Gus Show for a deep dive into one of the most influential careers in Americana and alt-country history. From fronting The Wagoneers and helping shape the early Texas/Americana movement, to writing hits for George Strait, Patty Loveless, Travis Tritt and more, Monte shares stories from decades inside the music business that most people have never heard. We talk about: • The early Austin music scene and the first SXSW • The rise of The Wagoneers • Writing George Strait’s “Desperately” • Songwriting, reinvention, and longevity • Monte Warden & The Dangerous Few • Texas music culture, crooners, rockabilly, and the future of authentic songwriting This is one of those conversations where music history, storytelling, and honesty all collide. Listen now and discover why Monte Warden is considered one of Texas music’s true originals.

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