Ray Wylie Hubbard: “The Grifter’s Hymnal”
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD The Grifter’s Hymnal Bordello Records Like the faded songbook pictured on the cover of The Grifter’s Hymnal, Ray Wylie Hubbard’s music has …
Posts tagged Americana
LSM Cover Story: Jerry Jeff Walker The Lion in winter
By John T. Davis (March/April 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 2) Jerry Jeff Walker is turning 70. Who’d of thunk it? Certainly no one who watched …
After Awhile: LSM March/April 2012
Notes from the Editor By Richard Skanse (March/April 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 2) For all the great music that’s come out of the Lone Star …
LSM Cover Story: Lyle Lovett Which way does that pony run?: As Lyle Lovett ends one phase of his career with "Release Me," the long, tall Texan looks back on 25 years of extraordinary opportunities — and ahead to his wide-open future.
By Lynne Margolis (LSM Jan/Feb 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 1) When discussing their creative process, most songwriters struggle a bit. They’ll tell you whether they …
The Devil and Mr. Durham Lincoln Durham’s evolution from opry kid to dark man of the blues
By Richard Skanse (LSM Jan/Feb 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 1) We can spare the poor guy the embarrassment of digging up incriminating photos, but there’s no escaping …
Mr. Record Man: Lyle Lovett
By Richard Skanse (LSM Jan/Feb 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 1) In between the platinum-certified Outlaw uprising of the ’70s and the scruffy, punk-infused alt-country movement of …
After Awhile: LSM Jan/Feb 2012 (Lyle Lovett)
Notes from the Editor By Richard Skanse (LSM Jan/Feb 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 1) As an incurable record-collecting junkie, I’ve long been a sucker for …
This cake’s for him: Guy Clark celebrates 70th b-day with all-star tribute
By Richard Skanse (LSM Jan/Feb 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 1) “This is the first time I did a set list in about 30 years,” Guy …
Book Review: Brian T. Atkinson’s “I’ll Be Here in the Morning: The Songwriting Legacy of Townes Van Zandt”
I’ll Be Here in the Morning: The Songwriting Legacy of Townes Van Zandt By Brian T. Atkinson Texas A&M University Press By Richard Skanse (LSM …
No joke: Lone Star Music Awards set for April 1, 2012
By Richard Skanse (LSM Jan/Feb 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 1) A Grammy Award or two is nice to have around: Just ask Ray Benson or …
