Terry Rasor

 Terry Rasor is a legendary singer/songwriter, and it all began over sixty years ago!  As penned by Terry, “No one is wise of our time on this rock, but the journey is well worth the trip…enjoy!!”   And that he has!!  Terry has lived a very music focused life in and around Fort Worth and through-out Texas!    He has created festivals for near 30 years with the intent of bringing like-minded individuals together who enjoy a storied tradition of music, soulful storytelling and camaraderie.  With Raz on the Mountain, what started out as an idea has turned into a highly anticipated event, with people from all walks of life planning to attend.  While some participants started off sleeping in tents, on the ground, or in the back of a pickup truck, most have now evolved into the need for hotels, cabins and campsites for recreational vehicles.

Over the years, the number of followers has grown from 150 to 1,500 attendees at three beloved gatherings:        

Raz on the Braz in 1996 – 2017, which was a legendary riverside retreat in Texas;
 Raz Cruises the Caribbean 2011 – 2018, an intimate ocean-bound celebration;
 Raz in Port A 2014 – 2025, a popular coastal gathering in Port Aransas, Texas.

His newest festival, ‘RAZ ON THE MOUNTAIN’ will be held August 7 – 8, 2026, and offers a new highland experience rooted in legacy, acoustic intimacy and community spirit.  For many years Terry Rasor’s gatherings were held in Texas during the summer months, but the occasional extreme heat and the fact that the event has outgrown various locations, has encouraged him to look elsewhere; mainly the Enchanted Circle area of New Mexico drew his attention! This location has always been a destination appealing to everyone, and especially Texans! After researching many towns to evaluate how each would provide the best atmosphere, plus fit the needs and expectations of his mature respectful following, it was decided Eagle Nest would be the first choice!

 Raz on the Mountain will be a two-day festival and will include performances by Terry, as well as several other Texas and New Mexico artists. Michael Hearne, who has had his own Festival for over 20 years called the ‘Big Barn Dance’ in Taos, Matt Hillyer who fronted the legendary honky-tonk band Eleven Hundred Springs for over 20 years, Max & Heather Stalling (a Texas power duo) and Andie Kay Joyner, formerly of BlackTop Gypsy have already agreed to perform.   We envision up to 1,000 people attending this Festival. 

 The first day of Raz on the Mountain will be held in the courtyard of our gracious Host's location, Laguna Vista Lodge.  This will be an intimate evening of acoustic sets, stories and mountain soul.  Saturday, the event will move to Enchanted Eagle Park where we will have performers on the main stage, (both nights will offer VIP seating). Our past gatherings have included well-known bands such as:  Leon Russell, Billy Joe Shaver, Rusty Wier, Steven Fromholz, Nitzinger, Larry Joe Taylor, Michael Hearne, and more localized songwriting friends like Tommy Alverson, Davin James, Matt Hillyer and James Hinkle to name a few.  We intend to make this event one that residents of Eagle Nest and those in the Moreno Valley, plus all of our Texas followers, will find to be a sacred, memorable experience that they will want to come to year after year.

 Terry has proudly partnered with his good friends at Primetime Entertainment, LLC, who will be putting together the multiple factors that go into making a successful event, as we believe it will be!