Imaginary tourist: an introduction to Austin's rock'n'roll scene -- Constructing the musicalized performance of Texan identity -- Desperados waiting for a train: the development of progressive country music -- Collapse of the progressive country alliance -- Punk rock at Raul's: the performance of contradiction -- Performance of signifying practice -- Inscription of identity in the music business -- Commodification of identity -- Continuing importance of musicalized experience
Summary
A fascinating analysis of the music scene in Austin, Texas
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-287) and index
