Q&A: Kevin Russell of Shinyribs
By Brian T. Atkinson Okra Candy, the latest batch of tasty treats from Austin’s Shinyribs, backs fresh (“Donut Taco Palace”) and funky (“The Longer It Lingers”) …
Gimme some! Reunited Skunks Jon Dee Graham and Jesse Sublett recall their Cheatham Street days
Reunited Skunks Jon Dee Graham and Jesse Sublett recall their Cheatham Street days By Brian T. Atkinson (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) Legendary …
Ashley Monroe: “Like a Rose”
ASHLEY MONROE Like a Rose Warner Music Nashville Ashley Monroe is an old soul wise beyond her years. Clear evidence: The Nashville resident’s Like a …
Kris Kristofferson: “Feeling Mortal”
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON Feeling Mortal KK Records Kris Kristofferson’s autumnal renaissance officially takes flight now. The legendary songwriter’s new Feeling Mortal — a compelling meditation equal …
Guy Forsyth: The things that matter Former Asylum Street Spanker channels fatherly advice into The Freedom to Fail
By Brian T. Atkinson (Oct/Nov 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 5) “A little sincerity is a dangerous thing,” Oscar Wilde once claimed, “and a great deal …
In Memoriam: Susanna Clark This one's for her ...
By Brian T. Atkinson (Aug/Sept 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 4) “I’ve got a woman I love, she’s crazy and paints like God She’s got a …
The Trishas: “High, Wide & Handsome”
THE TRISHAS High, Wide & Handsome TheTrishas.com The Trishas’ deeply soulful sounds have sent many chasing the buzz around Texas the past couple years. And …
Walt Wilkins: “Plenty”
WALT WILKINS Plenty Ride Records Walt Wilkins bookends Plenty with a Zen mantra (“Just Be”) and a psalm for gratitude embraced (“Between Midnight & Day”). …
Todd Snider: “Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables”
TODD SNIDER Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables Aimless Records Eight years ago, Todd Snider’s masterwork East Nashville Skyline backed woozy wisdom (“Age Like Wine”) and …
Van Zandt, Keen, Lovett inducted into Texas Heritage Songwriters Association Hall of Fame
By Brian T. Atkinson (March/April 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 2) Townes Van Zandt wrote singular poetry (“Pancho and Lefty,” “If I Needed You”); Robert Earl Keen …
