Typical tour schedule for struggling musicians in those days. Still is for some!
Cook's Hoedown Club was actually in the heart of downtown on Capitol (and Milam?). Across the street from the City Auditorium (now Jones Hall).
Floyd Tillman made a record called "Magnolia Gardens Waltz."
It had been a recreational place since the '20s but I don't think they started having bands there until 1950. It was strictly country music.
I guess it went downhill in the late '60s, like everything else...
Cook' Hoedown stirs a lot of memories. I am the caregiver for Mrs. Cook. Her husband owned Cook's Hoedown. She has a lot of stories and I am trying to get them recorded.
I will share when we get them done. Does anyone have any stories or memories of Cook's Hoedown? Where should we discuss this? here or start another forum?
Magnolia Gardens At 12044 Beach St.
in Historic Houston
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Cook' Hoedown stirs a lot of memories. I am the caregiver for Mrs. Cook. Her husband owned Cook's Hoedown. She has a lot of stories and I am trying to get them recorded.
I will share when we get them done. Does anyone have any stories or memories of Cook's Hoedown? Where should we discuss this? here or start another forum?
Any Help would be appreciated.
CedarBreak