By Richard Skanse No one could ever mistake Neil Young for an “unknown” — let alone unappreciated — legend in his own time. But a …
By Nichole Wagner When their “Use Your Voice” tour supporting the League of Women Voters stopped at Bass Concert Hall on Tuesday, it was clear …
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 …
By Tiffany Walker “All you can leave is what someone will carry, after your ashes are spread …” That line, from the first song played …
By Thomas D. Mooney Nobody who was there is ever gonna forget the night Chris Stapleton came to Lubbock. For the “Traveller” himself, it may …
By Thomas D. Mooney Terry Allen was 36-years-old when he released his second album, the double-platter, all-encompassing monolith Lubbock (on Everything). Released in 1979, it …
By Darryl Smyers Touring in honor of the 50th anniversary of his debut album, Alice’s Restaurant, legendary singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie was in fine form in …
By Kelly Dearmore “Ain’t it great to be alive? Ain’t it nice to be fighting’ on the winning side?” There’s always a ring of triumph to Shovels …
By Darryl Smyers Oklahoma’s Turnpike Troubadours put on a lengthy, authoritative performance of roots rock in front of a sold-out audience, Saturday night at Fort …
By Thomas D. Mooney A soft orange glow warms the stage of the Firehouse Theatre located in The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts …
