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  inger-songwriter Lyle Lovett celebrates the music of his Southern roots as he hosts ...Live at the Woodlands, a series of musical specials videotaped near his birth place in the Klein community.
The programs — produced by the nation's first public television station, HoustonPBS — showcases the joie de vivre of southern Louisiana and the sounds of the blues. The hour-long specials emanate from The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, a spacious outdoor amphitheater in The Woodlands community of 40,000 located 25 miles north of Houston.
Lovett grew up in a farming community north of Houston where his ancestors settled a century and a half ago. Thanks to maverick director Robert Altman, he also has a budding film career with roles in the acclaimed films The Player and Short Cuts.
The three ...Live at the Woodlands specials, underwritten by Compaq and the Compaq Computer Foundation are:
B.B. King...Live at the Woodlands
This episode demonstrates why, even after more than 40 years of performing, B.B. remains "The King of the Blues." He sings some of his best-known numbers, including "Let the Good Times Roll," "Caldonia" and "The Thrill Is Gone." The program features an intimate monologue by King, as well as a closing jam, "Every Day I Have the Blues." For the Finale, B.B. is joined on-stage by Eric Johnson, Buddy Guy, Gregg Allman, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks and Junior Wells.
 Eric Johnson, Buddy Guy and Friends...Live at the Woodlands
Bringing together two phenomenal guitarists, Eric Johnson and Buddy Guy, this episode shows why Guy has emerged as the foremost blues singer/guitarist of the '90s. The concert marks the first time Johnson plays in a blues setting. In addition, the program features blues queen Koko Taylor, guitarist Lonnie Brooks and harpist Junior Wells.
Festival New Orleans '93...Live at the Woodlands
This episode grew out of the "Festival New Orleans" touring extravaganza and features the sights, sounds and flavors of Cajun culture. The performers include Beausoleil, Buckwheat Zydeco, Evangeline, John Mooney & and Bluesiana, the Rocks of Harmony, the Radiators and the Young Olympia Brass Band. As Lovett explains, "Southern Louisiana has one of America's rich and unique regional cultures."
 ...Live at the Woodlands is produced by HoustonPBS, with Terry Lickona, producer of Austin City Limits, and is directed by Gary Menotti, another talented veteran of the acclaimed music series on PBS.
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