Recap: 2011 Lone Star Music Awards
Randy Rogers Band, Turnpike Troubadours win big By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) Call us a little biased, but the third-annual …
How ‘bout that Guy? Americana’s best salute Guy Clark with forthcoming tribute album, concert
By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) Songwriter’s songwriter Guy Clark may have gotten snubbed at this year’s Grammy Awards, but no biggie: …
After Awhile: LSM May/June 2011 (Joe Ely)
Notes From the Editor By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) The last time I visited Lubbock, I was a junior in …
LSM Cover Story: Joe Ely Lubbock Calling: When Joe Ely says he's "Satisfied at Last," take it with a grain of salt. Because with the keys to his creative kingdom in his own hands and his West Texas muse working overtime, this Crazy Lemon gathers no moss.
By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) Time holds no sway over Joe Ely. He could stand a little more of it, …
Lisa Morales: “Beautiful Mistake”
LISA MORALES Beautiful Mistake Zaino Records As poor consolations go, “it’s an honor just to be nominated” doesn’t hold a candle to “well, at least …
Lucinda Williams: “Blessed”
LUCINDA WILLIAMS Blessed Lost Highway Smack in the middle of Lucinda Williams’ last album, 2008’s Little Honey, Elvis Costello popped up for a duet with …
After Awhile: LSM March/April 2011 (Hayes Carll)
Notes from the Editor By Richard Skanse (LSM March/April 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 2) It was right around this time — known ’round these parts as …
Mr. Record Man: Lucinda Williams
By Richard Skanse (LSM March/April 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 2) Now 13 years (and seven albums) down the proverbial gravel road from her irrefutable breakthrough …
Mike Ethan Messick: “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday”
MIKE ETHAN MESSICK The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday Messick Mucho Bucho Records It’s really easy to like this sophomore outing from Austin-based singer-songwriter Mike …
Bob Livingston: “Gypsy Alibi”
BOB LIVINGSTON Gypsy Alibi New Wilderness Records As a charter member of the Lost Gozno Band, Bob Livingston’s logged as many miles on the cosmic-cowboy …
