The Blue Bonnets: “Tonewrecker”
The BlueBonnets Tonewrecker www.thebluebonnets.net If there’s a better rock — as in rawk! — ’n’ roll weapon in Austin’s arsenal right now than Dominique Davalos of …
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October 20, 2017 Turnpike Troubadours: “A Long Way From Your Heart”
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October 16, 2017 Q&A: Cody Braun The Reckless Kelly multi-instrumentalist talks about the first-ever vinyl pressing of the band's debut, "Millican," out Oct. 20
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October 4, 2017 Book Review: “Woman Walk the Line: How the Women in Country Music Changed Our Lives” Edited by Holly Gleason (The University of Texas Press)
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September 25, 2017 Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas: A Benefit Concert for Hurricane Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, Sept. 22, 2017
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September 25, 2017 LSM Song Premiere: Mike Ryan’s “Blink You’ll Miss It” Hear the title track from the Texas songwriter's follow-up to "Bad Reputation," out Oct. 20
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In Memoriam: Ben Holiday Dorcy III, May 19, 1925 – Sept. 16, 2017 A tribute from one roadie — and friend — to another
By Kyle Wieters Ben Dorcy was my friend. He had so many friends that he called most everyone by the name “Lovey.” I think probably …
Americana Music Honors & Awards 2017 Prine, Crowell, Simpson, Sexton, Shires & Stuart share winners' spotlight at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
By Lynne Margolis On the plane to Nashville, Charlie Sexton said he wasn’t going to win “the Buddy Miller Award” — the unofficial nickname for …
A Willie big concert for hurricane relief "Harvey Can't Mess with Texas" benefit, set for Sept. 22 at Austin's Frank Erwin Center, to feature Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Ryan Bingham and more
By Richard Skanse A dozen years after headlining the “Tsunami Relief: Austin to South Asia” benefit concert at the old Austin Music Hall, Willie Nelson …
Neil Young: “Hitchhiker”
NEIL YOUNG Hitchhiker Reprise It’s hard to think of an artist who’s benefited more from the archivist impulse of the CD (and post-CD) era than …
“Draw Your Own Map” — An appreciation of Alison Krauss by Aubrie Sellers An excerpt from the new book, "Woman Walk the Line: How the Women in Country Music Changed Our Lives," edited by Holly Gleason and published by the University of Texas Press
Editor’s Note: LoneStarMusicMagazine.com is honored to present the following excerpt from Woman Walk the Line: How the Women in Country Music Changed Our Lives, edited by Holly …
In Memoriam: Don Williams, May 27, 1939-Sept. 8, 2017 With a voice like a soft southern wind and the soothing demeanor of a true gentleman, this "Good Ole Boy" from Floydada proved you didn't have to be an outlaw to make a Texas-sized impression on the heart of country music
By Mike Ethan Messick Revered country music singer, songwriter, and performer Don Williams departed this world on Sept. 8 at the age of 78. A native …
David Ramirez: “We’re Not Going Anywhere”
DAVID RAMIREZ We’re Not Going Anywhere Thirty Tigers I came pretty late to the buzz-wagon that greeted David Ramirez’s last album upon its release two …
Nichole Wagner: “Plotting the Constellations”
NICHOLE WAGNER Plotting the Constellations www.NicholeWagnerMusic.com Even as EPs go, the debut recording by Nichole Wagner feels like a tease, comprising just three originals and …
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real: “Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real”
LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Fantasy Lukas Nelson’s surname may well have opened a door or …
