Buddy March 2026
Buddy Magazine
Celebrating Texas rock heritage – past, present, and future.
The March 2026 issue of Buddy Magazine, the legendary "Original Texas Music Magazine" established in 1973, delivers a rock-focused celebration that resonates deeply with fans of classic and homegrown Texas sounds. The cover story features an in-depth interview with Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, where she opens up about pivotal career moments—from her experiences at the Texxas Jam to her friendship with Eddie Van Halen, signature guitars, modern artist connections like Chappell Roan, and Heart's future, including hints at 2026 tour plans with Texas stops and possible farewell touches. Wilson's reflections highlight her trailblazing role as a female rock guitarist and the powerful sibling dynamic that has defined Heart since the 1970s.
Adding a fresh generational layer, the issue profiles the Figueroa Sisters, Grace and Emilia, the Dallas-based sibling duo behind the tribute band Little Queen (inspired by Heart's 1977 album). Grace handles vocals while Emilia rocks guitar, faithfully recreating Heart staples like "Barracuda" and "Magic Man" with high-energy performances that echo the Wilson sisters' chemistry. As Texas natives building buzz in the local scene with a growing 2026 schedule, the Figueroas embody how Heart's legacy of sister-powered rock continues to inspire emerging talents right here in the North Texas area.
This thematic connection between Heart's iconic sibling partnership and the Figueroa Sisters' modern tribute gains even richer context when viewed through the lens of THE ZOO KZEW RADIO PROJECT (thezoorocks.com), which revives the spirit of the original Dallas rock station KZEW—"The Zoo"—a pioneering FM force from 1973 to 1989 known for championing album-oriented rock and the Texas scene.
During the late 1970s, Buddy Magazine and KZEW shared a close affiliation, with the station helping expand the magazine's reach through joint promotions, concert tie-ins, and distribution—fostering the very underground-to-mainstream rock culture that Heart thrived in and that Buddy chronicled. Today, as an independent, volunteer-run freeform rock outlet drawing from the classic KZEW vault, THE ZOO proudly supports Buddy Magazine's ongoing mission to preserve and promote Texas music history—making this March 2026 issue a perfect bridge between past icons like Nancy Wilson, rising stars like the Figueroa Sisters, and the enduring Dallas rock community that The Zoo continues to amplify.
Our passionate volunteer Zoo Crew, veteran rock jocks and music die-hards, is dedicated to restoring radio's greatness. We will make it great again with your help. Join the radio revolution.
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