One of the most legendary music venues in Austin history is getting its own documentary, and Woody Harrelson is helping make it happen.
A new documentary is in the works about the Armadillo World Headquarters, the famous Austin music venue that became a huge part of the Texas music scene in the 1970s.
The Armadillo was known for bringing together all kinds of music and all kinds of people. Cowboys, hippies, country fans and rock fans all showed up to see some pretty incredible artists over the years.
Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Frank Zappa and Jerry Garcia were just a few of the big names who played there.
The Armadillo opened in 1970 in an old National Guard armory and became an important part of the Austin music scene. It also played a big role in the rise of the progressive country and cosmic cowboy movement that helped make Austin music what it is today.
The venue closed on New Year’s Eve in 1980 and the building was eventually torn down, but anyone who knows their Texas music history knows the Armadillo is still a pretty big deal.
The new documentary is being directed and edited by David Brodie, with Woody Harrelson joining the team as one of the producers.
There’s no release date yet, but this one should be pretty cool for anyone who loves Texas music and wants to see how Austin became the music town we know today.
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