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True Heroes of Texas Music: Evelyn Johnson The “Mother Superior of Houston Gospel and Blues”

By Michael Corcoran Owner Don Robey had the muscle and the money, but business manager Evelyn Johnson was the brains and the backbone behind the …

Blind Willie Johnson: The Timeless Sound of Salvation Producer Jeffrey Gaskill, Luther Dickinson and Cowboy Junkie Michael Timmins talk about the legacy of the pioneering Texas bluesman and the making of the new tribute album, “God Don’t Never Change.”

By j. poet Once you hear the voice of Blind Willie Johnson, you’ll never forget it. His stentorian growl is the essence of soul; every …

Respect Boyd Elder, Valentine, Texas’ greatest hit Meet the West Texas “El Chingadero” who painted the cover of the best-selling album of all time

By Michael Corcoran On Easter Sunday 1972, Texas artist Boyd Elder was the toast of the Los Angeles music and arts community. His one-man “American …

True Heroes of Texas Music: Lefty Frizzell Remembering the Voice of honky-tonk

By Michael Corcoran We praise our pioneers who’ve found subtle new ways to play their instruments, but rare is the one who invents a new …

Butthole Radio: More Gibby gold from KROX 101-X Part 2 of our flashback to the Butthole Surfer's adventures on the Austin airwaves

A new morning, a new post from Gibby Haynes’ 1995 radio show on Austin’s 101-X. Come back tomorrow for another exhumed segment! Related Post: Read …

Butthole Radio: Party like it’s 1995! Flashback to Gibby Haynes’ radio daze as a host on Austin’s 101-X

By Michael Corcoran Two things happened in Austin in June 1995 that would have impact on each other until the end of the year — …

True Heroes of Texas Music: Tom Wilson A chapter from Michael Corcoran’s upcoming revised version of "All Over the Map: True Heroes of Texas Music"

Tom Wilson: A record producer is a psychoanalyst with rhythm By Michael Corcoran Rick Rubin is known as a producer who gets the best from …

In Memoriam: Rod Kennedy, 1930-2014 The ex-Marine turned Kerrville Folk Festival founder didn’t just credit music for changing his life; he spent most of his life returning the favor.

By Michael Corcoran (LSM May/June 2014/vol. 7 – issue 3) Rod Kennedy at the 2013 Kerrville Folk Festival (Photo by Susan Roads) Austin became known as …

After Awhile: LSM May/June 2014 (Rodney Crowell)

Notes from the Editor By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 3) It was four years ago this month that I finished editing …

In Memoriam: Larry Monroe King of the "segway"

By Michael Corcoran (LSM March/April 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 2) On Blue Friday, the day Austin DJ Larry Monroe died from respiratory failure at age …

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