Ira Dean has had a remarkable career and after spending years writing for other artists, he's stepping back into the spotlight with new album 'I Got Roads'.

Our weekend top picks also include Puranava Indian Art & Culture Fest, H-Town Blues Festival, Cirque Mechanics and more.

R.W. HECK / HISTORIC PHOTO ARCHIVE / GETTY IMAGES The more organized competition that would become American rodeo gained popularity at events such as Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, which began ...