Texas tuned: Guy Clark (left) was known as a songwriter’s songwriter. The legendary musician-luthier’s songs have been covered by a range of Nashville heavies, from Jerry Jeff Walker and Ricky Skaggs to Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. The new documentary Without Getting Killed or Caught delves into Clark’s journey as a musician, which he navigated with his wife Susanna and close friend singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Filmmakers Tamara Saviano and Staunton native Paul Whitfield will host a post-screening Q&A session.
Friday 9/10, $12-13.50, 7pm. Violet Crown Cinema, 200 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. violetcrown.com.
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