Q&A: Javier Escovedo Looking for the perfect tone, from Zero to True Believer and beyond
By j. poet Javier Escovedo grew up in San Diego in a house full of musicians. His older brothers are Pete (Santana, Azteca, Pete Escovedo …
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June 1, 2016 Finals: LSM Ultimate Texas Country vs. Red Dirt Album Showdown Randy Rogers Band and Turnpike Troubadours vie for the prize
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May 31, 2016 The Final Four: LSM Ultimate Texas Country vs. Red Dirt Album Showdown Ragweed and Turnpike, Randy Rogers Band and Bingham face off in semifinals
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May 30, 2016 Welcome to the Elite Eight, Texas/Red Dirt style On to Round 4 of the LSM Ultimate Texas Country vs. Red Dirt Album Showdown
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May 27, 2016 LSM Ultimate Texas Country vs. Red Dirt Album Showdown, Round 3 It's "Sweet 16" time — and down to a battle of the Braun Brothers
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May 27, 2016 In Memoriam: Lucky Tomblin, Oct. 24, 1943 – May 24, 2016 Family and friends remember beloved country singer, philanthropic lawyer and tireless champion of Texas music
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Bale Creek Allen opens gallery with Daniel Johnston exhibit Austin artist has big plans for his new gallery/studio space, including a second Johnston appearance April 22 and a Boyd Elder exhibit in July
By Richard Skanse “Alright, I hope you won’t be disappointed,” Daniel Johnston told his audience Saturday night at East Austin’s new Bale Creek Allen Gallery, “but we …
In Memoriam: Louis Jay Meyers From co-founding SXSW to bringing focus to Folk Alliance and banjos to "Tommy," Meyers' dedication to music was limitless
By Lynne Margolis Despite the uncanny timing, one of the few events Louis Jay Meyers certainly did not plan was his death from a heart …
Louis Meyers: An Appreciation The show must go on
By Jenni Finlay “Let’s do a renegade showcase this year,” Louis said, that devilish grin never leaving his face. “There’s no reason why we can’t …
In Profile: Cicada Rhythm Eclectic Athens duo blends folk, blues and jazz into a lively sound of their own
By Adam Dawson The origin story of the dynamic roots music duo Cicada Rhythm reads like it came straight out of a movie script. A …
In Profile: Harvest Thieves Reaping the rewards of hard work, singular focus and bottled lightning
By Adam Dawson As Austin’s Guns of Navarone were winding down their run on the regional alt-country scene, guitarist/songwriter Cory Reinisch and bass player Dustin …
Mavis Staples brings faith, grace, history and Nick Lowe to Austin Paramount Theatre, Austin, Texas, March 6, 2016
By Scott Schinder At 76, Mavis Staples is in the midst of a remarkable resurgence. Having already changed the face of gospel music with her …
Elvis Presley: “The Album Collection”
ELVIS PRESLEY The Album Collection RCA Legacy With the general devaluation of music in the digital era, some of the most important music ever made …
Gathering Loose Diamonds Talking 'bout glory days — and one happy band reunion — with Austin songwriter, entrepreneur and musical ambassador Troy Campbell
By Richard Skanse Long before he built his House of Songs, launched an award-winning animation/film company, helped shepherd a Roky Erickson comeback, and dreamed up …
Q&A: Parker McCollum “The Limestone Kid” on success, studying the masters, and fighting frat boy prejudice
By Cody Oxley Try not to judge singer-songwriter Parker McCollum by his cover. The 23-year-old “Limestone Kid” from Conroe is well aware of the fact …
