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Asleep At the Wheel Riding High Tour Buy Tickets Event Date Thursday, September 17 Event Times Doors Open 7:00 pm Event Starts 8:00 pm All Ages Asleep At the Wheel Bio In February of 1974 Asleep at the Wheel made the move from the Bay Area to Austin, Texas. After playing the Armadillo World Headquarters with Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen in 1973 – and receiving encouragement from Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm to relocate – the band settled in and made Austin their home, where they remain 50 years later. “Austin was and has been everything I could have ever wished for and more,” says Ray Benson, the band’s leader and only original member. “It’s been 55 years for AATW as a band, and 50 of them have been spent in Texas.

We are known worldwide for being a Texas band and playing Texas and Western Swing music. It brings us great pride to carry this torch and responsibility.

We don’t take it lightly!” Asleep at the Wheel’s lineup is ever changing. Since 1970 the band has had over 100 members come through.

In the past, when a new member or two has joined a new album has emerged. In 2025 that still remains true. “We had some more line up changes after the pandemic and our 50th anniversary tour,” says Benson. “We had some folks who had been with us for a while move on.

But, like always, we kept playing live shows and searching for the next members to identify themselves – here we are!” One key and important role in Asleep at the Wheel and in Texas and Western Swing music is the fiddle. “It’s crazy to think that Ian Stewart, our newest vocalist and fiddler, grew up five minutes away from my house and that had nothing to do with the reason he is in the band,” says Benson. “Ian had a residency at the Broken Spoke as his own act. Danny Levin, who was there at the start of AATW in West Virginia and was in the band through the 70’s and early 80’s, had a relationship with Ian and a group with him and suggested him for the gig.

Danny’s word was enough for me – he knows the gig as much as anyone.” “Having grown up in Austin, Texas, Asleep at the Wheel is a name that has always commanded respect and it’s an honor to join their ranks,” says Stewart. “It’s an invaluable education working with a team that brings a fresh twist to the traditional music that I love and grew up listening to. I feel lucky every time I step on stage – it’s a ride I’m thankful to be on.” Bag Policy Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry.

Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.

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Premium Balcony Box Seats Elevate your show experience with our brand new Premium Balcony Box Seats! These luxury seats include: Designated quick entry Spectacular stage views Privacy & spacious seating Personal bar delivery service Please note, the entire box must be purchased together.

The boxes are located in Sections G & I and are available for purchase in groups of 2 or 4. Additionally, the Charleston Music Hall does NOT have an elevator.

Please take that into consideration when buying balcony tickets. Balcony Tickets The Charleston Music Hall does NOT have an elevator.

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