Terry Rasor

A RAZ TALE!
Terry Rasor is from Fort Worth, Texas and has been writing songs and performing since the early seventies. He began playing the mandolin and guitar at age nine and was performing at only thirteen, singing and playing mandolin in the award winning bluegrass band, 'The Sunset Harmony Boys'. In 1988 Terry formed 'Over The Edge', and by 1990, he recorded and published his first album 'Terry Rasor and Over The Edge LIVE at Caravan of Dreams'. He was named 'Songwriter of the Year' in '91 by the MCMA. He has been actively involved in the Texas music scene and a strong voice for independent singers, songwriters and musicians. Terry and his band have been through several changes, but the raw-gritty-straight ahead sound coupled with his incredibly soulful lyrics and melodies have held true through it all.

From saloons to roadhouses, honky tonks and festivals, Terry plays over 100 live performances a year and his discography includes the '98 release of 'Takin Ransom', a chest full of self penned songs. That 12-song collection includes two songs written by producer and legendary Texas rocker John Nitzinger. Hear the swampy sound of 'Crime Of The Century', songs that will tug at your heart, and that rockabilly favorite 'Don't Mess With Texas'! Successfully touring Europe twice, Terry is particularly fond of the Black Forest where he was deemed "dark and mysterious" in a Neckerburg Radio interview. His second CD, titled 'Texas Hi-Way Troubador' debuted in 2001 and has received extensive airplay in Germany, Sweden and Austrailia. Terry returned from his 2002 European tour with a fire in his belly and the appetite for an entirely new cache of songs. In the form of his third CD, 'Write It Down' was released at Terrys annual musicfest and campout 'Raz on the Braz' in August of '03. Terry's latest release 'LIVE at Tommy Alversons' was recorded at Tres Rios River Ranch in October of '05 at Family Gathering 8.

Terry is currently involved with pre production of his fifth (yet to named) full length CD due out in the fall of this year. We'll be posting on that in the future and adding a single to this site soon! So check back often and thanks for the visit.

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'Raz' Review (2006): Texas Outside
Terry Rasor celebrated his birthday with over 700 fans at this years Raz on the Braz. This was the 11th annual Raz on the Braz and as usual it was a great time with some excellent music. This event was held at Bucks on the Brazos which is just north of Glen Rose on Highway 67 -- blink and you will buzz right by the Buck's small sign.

RV camping is up a small bluff above the music stage. They have 20 or so electric and water spots but they are very hard to get. There is plenty of camping in an open field by the electric sites. Tent camping and small RVs can head down the hill and find plenty of primitive camping under the live oaks and along the banks of the Brazos. All sites are within a 200 to 300 yard walk to the music.

The stage is set at the base of a small hill and under the live oaks and a short walk to the Brazos River -- which came in handy with the temperature running at 100 degrees this year! Terry had also set up a water mister up in the trees to help keep you cool. The setting is great and the crowds are small and friendly -- kids are welcome. This is a BYOB and BYOChairs and you can't beat the price at $40 for the entire concert and $5 per person per day for camping. One vendor who serves burgers, BBQ sandwiches, turkey legs and more is onsite to keep you from starving or from having to cook and miss the music.

The music started on Thursday night and some of Thursdays entertainment included: Davin James, Don Burke, Rene Sims, Scott Copeland, Tom McElvain, Shermin Phillips, Andy Pate, and Gerald Sugg. We missed Thursday night but heard that Davin James was outstanding. On Friday the music started at 2:00 and included: Ronny Duwe, Scotty Shuffield, Big River, Texas Water, Randy Brown, Raz Trio, Fat Boys in the Round, and Ed Burleson was the headliner. Starting around noon on Saturday were Just Joan, The Banjo Babe, Max Attack, Coy Moore, Toucan Brothers, Sonny Burgess, Steve Fromholz, The Dust Devils, Nitzinger, Rusty Wier, and Terry Rasor & Over the Edge concluded around 1:30. Some of the highlights were the Toucan Brothers, Randy Brown, Terry Rasor, The Dust Devils, and good old music legend Rusty Wier.