Born in a tree house, killed in a friend’s living room, and 86’d from his own funeral Blaze Foley is now a bona fide Texas legend. His songs are covered by Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Willie Nelson and Joe Nichols.
This new documentary movie brings his story to life on the screen for you.
On tour now!

Newly Revised Documentary Trailer!

idfa-play selection
Chicago Official Selection
Memphis World Premiere

Winter 2012 Tour:
Takin' it Easy!

Click on the locations below
for tour dates and information.

Austin

February 2 (Thursday)

Showtime 7:30PM

AFS Screening Room

With filmmaker

The full length film will be shown at the Austin Film Society's private screening room. Just like watching a film on a movie set! Ryan Long will present the film and the director, Kevin Triplett, will conduct a Q&A after the screening. (This is the early show, there'll be a screening at 9pm this same night.) $5 AFS members, $8 non-members. Reserve tickets at the Austin Film Society's website.

La Grange

February 19 (Sunday)

Showtime 3:00PM

The Bugle Boy

With Filmmaker

Kevin Triplett brings the full-length version of his documentary film about Blaze Foley to the Bugle Boy. Yes, you heard right, the full-length version, seen only at major film festivals and film societies! Ticket prices are a low $5 for this Sunday matinee. Kevin will be on hand for a Q&A afterwards and will share stories about the Texas outlaw songwriter with a heart of gold.

Memphis

February 24 (Friday)

Showtime 8:00AM

Otherlands Coffee Bar

With Grace Askew and Filmmaker

The talented Grace Askew will perform her songs with featured artists from the Memphis Folk Alliance. Kevin Triplett will present his documentary that has been mesmerizing audiences in the US, Canada and Europe for all of 2011. The philosophy of Otherlands -- fairness and equity -- is right in line with Blaze!