Michael Corcoran’s Texas Top 50 Rounding up the greatest Lone Star State recordings of all time
By Michael Corcoran The ranking of Texas songs is not a new idea. I think the first person who took on the task held back …
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March 3, 2017 Q&A: Jay Farrar The Son Volt frontman talks about “Notes of Blue,” finding inspiration in alternate guitar tunings, and the importance of challenging oneself
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January 30, 2017 DELBERT McCLINTON & SELF-MADE MEN: “Prick of the Litter”
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October 7, 2016 Terri Hendrix: “The Slaughterhouse Sessions (Project 5.2)”
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July 29, 2016 Michael Corcoran’s Texas Top 50 Rounding up the greatest Lone Star State recordings of all time
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February 19, 2016 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.”
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Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines: “Doggin’ Me” Live at Superfly's Lone Star Music Emporium, San Marcos, TX on Feb. 26, 2016
Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines performing her adaptation of the Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee song “Doggin’ Me” at Superfly’s Lone Star Music Emporium in …
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 …
Antone’s Awakens New year, new home for the blues in Austin
By Lynne Margolis I first met Clifford Antone in 1997, the night he christened his club’s Fifth and Lavaca location, which wound up being Antone’s …
Michael Corcoran’s “If I Had My Way” The Monster work of Mack McCormick
By Michael Corcoran Put all the information in a book, or books, that we all can own. All the pertinent research notes, typed and single-spaced, …
Tom Russell: “The Rose of Roscrae”
TOM RUSSELL The Rose of Roscrae www.TomRussell.com Tom Russell could well be a contender for the title of the world’s most interesting man. In addition …
Q&A: Steve Earle Talking to the hardcore troubabour about sex, Lightnin' and "Terraplane" blues
The hardcore troubadour talks Terraplane blues By Holly Gleason Steve Earle, like everyone it seems at “The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star …
In Profile: Ruthie Foster Finding the "Promise of a New Day" in the roots of tradition
By j. poet (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) “I come from a gospel family,” Ruthie Foster says from her home in Austin, reflecting …
In Memoriam: Johnny Winter Feb. 23, 1944 - July 16, 2014
By Rob Patterson (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) One feels just a twinge of guilt to say there is an upside to the …
Gary Clark Jr.: “Live”
GARY CLARK JR. Live Warner Bros Blues fans can be a demanding bunch. Each time promising players emerge, they’re expected to document their authenticity. Show …
