The Gourds: “Old Mad Joy”
THE GOURDS Old Mad Joy Vanguard The Gourds have officially entered peak season. The elastic Austin-based quintet’s Old Mad Joy spikes three straight crescendos — …
Stuff that works Inside the making of "This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark"
By Brian T. Atkinson (LSM Sept/Oct 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 5) Lyle Lovett suddenly stops strumming, glances around at the other players assembled with him …
Bob Schneider: “A Perfect Day”
BOB SCHNEIDER A Perfect Day Kirtland Records Two years ago, Bob Schneider split the bull’s eye. The Austin-based songwriter’s “40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet),” …
Foster & Lloyd, together again Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd reunite for first album together in 20 years
By Brian T. Atkinson (LSM March/April 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 2) The potent songwriting duo of Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd deftly skirted Nashville’s fringes …
Mr. Record Man: Townes Van Zandt
By Brian T. Atkinson (LSM Jan/Feb 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 1) As a young man, Townes Van Zandt wrote with the blazing intensity of a …
Hayes Carll: “KMAG YOYO (& other Americana stories)”
HAYES CARLL KMAG YOYO (& other American stories) Lost Highway Hayes Carll has nailed three straight bull’s eyes. Score another. The Woodlands native’s ambitious KMAG …
Carryin’ on with Dale Watson Austin’s most reliable honky-tonker polishes off another “Ameripolitan” gem
By Brian T. Atkinson (LSM Oct/Nov 2010/vol. 3 – issue 6) Dale Watson’s Carryin’ On slices life from between the drum riser and dance floor. …
