Kenny Wayne Shepherd Joins All-Star Cast For “Texas Flood” Tribute To Stevie Ray Vaughan

Live From Austin City Limits, 2014

In 2014, Stevie Ray Vaughan was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in honor of his contributions to the Austin music scene, and his memorable appearances at Austin City Limits. Double Trouble band members Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton handpicked some of Stevie’s closest friends and biggest fans to join them onstage, including young blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and the result was a performance of ‘Texas Flood’ that Stevie would have been beyond thrilled by!

This performance also features legend Buddy Guy, Willie Nelson and his son Lukas, friend Doyle Bramhall II, Lyle Lovett and the remaining members of Double Trouble.

For Kenny, I can only imagine what a profound honor this was; he’s been playing the guitar since the age of 7 and he’s been a huge fan of Stevie since then, so it’s a treat to see his life come full circle as he joins some of music’s biggest blues legends onstage to celebrate the life and career of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Be sure to check this one out – you won’t be disappointed!

+ Texas Flood lyrics +

Well it’s floodin’ down in Texas
All of the telephone lines are down
Well it’s floodin’ down in Texas
All of the telephone lines are down

And I’ve been tryin’ to call my baby
Lord and I can’t get a single sound

Well dark clouds are rollin’ in
Man I’m standin’ out in the rain
Well dark clouds are rollin’ in
Man I’m standin’ out in the rain

Yeah flood water keep a rollin’
Man it’s about to drive poor me insane

Well I’m leavin’ you baby
Lord and I’m goin’ back home to stay
Well I’m leavin’ you baby
Lord and I’m goin’ back home to stay

Well back home there’re no floods or tornadoes
Baby the sun shines every day