Being an independent film actor, musician, songwriter, vocalist, music festival promoter, and the subject of a literary work on Texas river people doesn’t leave much time to spare. However, visit White Wolf Trading Post adjacent to the historic Regency wooden suspension bridge and Alton Watson along with his wife Sue will be happy to sing a song for you and visit awhile. Fourteen miles north west of San Saba Texas, right off FM500 is a special place simply known as, “Regency.” It is the place where the multi-talented Alton can be found every day of the year tending his wolves and writing fantastic original music. Having performed with Stephen Bruton, Arlo Guthrie, Michael Fracasso, Suzie Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel, Billy Joe Shaver, and Hank Williams Jr. a person would think Alton would lack interest in the simple joy that an original song can bring to the average visitor at his trading post…that notion couldn’t be further from the truth. Channeling an age old spiritual ‘Bigger Wheel,’ Alton and Sue Watson welcome all persons interested in discovering powerful simple life truths. As his original musical composition, “Swinging Bridge”, that was featured prominently in the 2000 independent major motion picture, “World Without Waves”, intones…“Hidden in the heart of Texas there’s a swinging bridge waiting on you.”
Sending the 'word' out in a few bulletins. I am stumbling your way Friday evening...should get there around 8:00-8:30 PM...if I don't get lost or arrested. Visiting the doctor before heading your way, because 'sickness' runs in my family. I have a few copies of "The Gospel According To Regency" with me. The artwork is not the final edition, but the music is. HEY YOU CO-WROTE THE THING! Its OUR musical project!
Hey brother, I'm in the wind oct. 3,4,5,6 for a little 1000 mile run to the northern gold country.......AHOC, A COUPLE GALLOPING GOOSE and about a dozen extra friends!...yippi, ki. yi, a.......
I love and miss yall!!! Please hug Sue for me, and if yall happen to come down, call me and let me know so I can see yall! I just live a few miles down the road from Julia's and am over there all the time, so let me know!!
Hey..didja hear...didja hear?????? They caught ...well..killed :( one of those animals you saw and heard..i forget what you called it.....check this out
I think we got some good tracks...a weekend of some accomplishments! We ALWAYS accomplish having a great time, but this time some cool tracks as well. Thank you for having me!
Hey Uncle...just thought I would drop you a "hello" and "how's it going"...We keep y'all in our thoughts and prayers. Tell Sue I said hi. We hope to see you again soon. Later.
Hey there, been listening to my porch recordings today but I didn't hear that one about the "highly educated..business man"..I Love that song! If theres any way that you could post it on your site I sure be grateful, otherwise I'll just have to make me another trip to Regency soon! :) hugs to you, sioux and the gang!
Thanks for the friendship Alton. Maybe we'll cross paths on the road someday soon. Have a great week amigo.
Would love to see you June 11th in Arkansas City, Kansas(just a few miles down the road from the festival grounds in Winfield. Check out the lineup and all the great people who are playing.
Damn....what a fine time was had by all.....I'm a changed man and already home sick for regency and all of the extreemly talented song writing friends I am blessed to know! Keep the shinny side up!...Mike
Alton and Sue, Thank you so very much for opening up that magical little paradise of yours, you all never fail to make me feel completely at home and welcome. It's becoming increasingly hard to say goodbye each time, I know I wasn't alone with the sadness as Regency was filling my rear-view mirror. Thank you for all the wonderful and magical memories of this years fest! Thank you for welcoming me into the family of songwriters lucky enough to play with you. Everyone there was so very nice, it really was a very special time for me. Please thank Jim for making me the cd's of the music on the porch, that was very kind of him. :) I love you guys.
If I have to, I will walk there for the "There is somthing in the water festival".... I'm not going to miss it this year so leave a light on for me Alton.
HEY OUTLAW, ALTON I HAD A GREAT TIME LAST NITE, IT IS ALLWAYS FUN COMING TO THE RIVER AND PLAY WITH YOU GUYS,LET ME KNOW WHEN THERES SOME PICK"N GOING ON DOWN THERE, NICE TO PLAY WITH REAL SINGER/SONGERS, THANKS KEVINKAT!
