Book Excerpt: “Reverb” by Joe Ely
Imagine Houston … An excerpt from Reverb, the new novel by Joe Ely (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) LoneStarMusic is proud to feature …
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After Awhile: LSM Oct/Nov 2014 (Shovels and Rope)
Notes from the Editor By Richard Skanse (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) Apart from the opportunity to work with a team of really …
Venue Spotlight: Magnolia Motor Lounge
Magnolia Motor Lounge 3005 Morton St. Fort Worth, Texas 817-332-3344 / www.mmlbar.com By Kelly Dearmore (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) On an elevated corner in …
When I Come Around Lee Ann Womack finds her way from country music star to Americana free bird.
By Richard Skanse (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) Lee Ann Womack won’t name names, let alone pinpoint the scene of the crime. But …
In Profile: Cory Branan The wandering musical spirit of Americana's free-ranging "No-Hit Wonder"
By Adam Dawson (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) “I don’t try to record in the studio like I play live, to the chagrin …
Sunny finds the light Three years after cracking the country Top 10 with the majors, Sunny Sweeney returns to her feisty independent roots with the bold, confident Provoked.
By Holly Gleason (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) Sunny Sweeney can recall with vivid, multi- sensual clarity her very first musical moment of …
LSM Cover Story: Shovels and Rope O' What Two Can Do: The triumphant union, joyful noise and crazy good times of Shovels and Rope
By Kelly Dearmore (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) The Tradewinds Social Club is not the kind of joint where lasting musical memories are …
Q&A: Paul Thorn Pricking consciences — and funnybones — with "Too Blessed to be Stressed"
By Lynne Margolis (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) Though Paul Thorn didn’t release his first album until 1997, it’s not a stretch to …
In Profile: Ruthie Foster Finding the "Promise of a New Day" in the roots of tradition
By j. poet (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) “I come from a gospel family,” Ruthie Foster says from her home in Austin, reflecting …
In Profile: Shelley King Stirring the fire in her soul
By Rob Patterson (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) “I can’t wait for the fire puns,” says Austin singer-songwriter Shelley King, anticipating the reaction …
