Smith, Denzil Warner 2020-03-11

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This interview features Denzil Warner Smith as he discusses music and playing with multiple bands. In this interview, Smith describes how he got into playing music and the first major band he was a part of. He then recounts the various Lubbock venues his band would play at, and some of the Austin Venues. He recounts why he moved to Austin, and some of his favorite band memories.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Denzil Warner Smith

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: March 11, 2020

Location: Austin, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:53:43 (53 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and playing music; His band, The Saffire’s; Lubbock venues where his band would gig at; Austin venues he played at; Releasing a CD; Band memories and members


Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374937 >


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