Thick as thieves Thieving Birds spread their wings with Gold Coast
By Kelly Dearmore (LSM Sept/Oct 2013/Vol. 6 – Issue 5) The Cliff’s Notes version of Thieving Birds’ origin is that the members of the Fort …
Time to Shine: John David Kent Former Radish drummer turned Texas country songwriter aims high with Before the Sun Comes Up
By Kelly Dearmore (LSM Sept/Oct 2013/Vol. 6 – Issue 5) John David Kent wasn’t yet a household name when he found himself in the running …
George Strait: “Love Is Everything”
GEORGE STRAIT Love Is Everything MCA Nashville In his 32nd year of recording hit after smash-hit, does the 62-year-old George Strait really need to be …
Charla Corn: “Stella”
CHARLA CORN Stella Winding Road Music With the release of the imminently enjoyable Stella, Charla Corn effectively presents herself as a country girl with a …
Bonnie Whitmore: “There I Go Again”
BONNIE WHITMORE There I Go Again This Is American Music With There I Go Again, Austin’s Bonnie Whitmore continues to provide greater proof of the …
The Rankin Twins: “Moonshine & Maybes”
THE RANKIN TWINS Moonshine & Maybes www.therankintwins.com The Rankin Twins aren’t lying when they sing they’ll “bring the swagger.” For their first full-length album, the …
Jason Isbell: “Southeastern”
JASON ISBELL Southeastern Southeastern Records By the time you read this, you’ll have likely already heard a lot of praise for Jason Isbell’s Southeastern, with …
Venue Spotlight: Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse
By Kelly Dearmore (LSM May/June 2013/vol. 6 – Issue 3) Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse 5574 Highway 276, Royse City (Rockwall), TX 75087 972-771-2418 / …
In Profile: Jason Boland and the Stragglers Keepers of the Red Dirt faith down the dark and dirty mile
By Kelly Dearmore (LSM May/June 2013/vol. 6 – Issue 3) Jason Boland and kindred spirit Shooter Jennings had some mighty big boots to fill when …
Jason Boland and the Stragglers: “Dark & Dirty Mile”
JASON BOLAND AND THE STRAGGLERS Dark & Dirty Mile Thirty Tigers If there’s a more dependable country band ‘round these parts than Jason Boland and the …
