By William Michael Smith (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) Roots label New West Records has signed three upstart Houston bands: country singer Robert …
Notes From the Editor By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) The last time I visited Lubbock, I was a junior in …
By Eric Hisaw (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) “Well I left my home out on the great high plains, headed for some new terrain …
CLAY McCLINTON Livin’ Out Loud www.claymcclinton.com Quietly lurking in the shadows of the Texas music scene, the humble yet immensely talented Clay McClinton — son …
By Lynne Margolis February 2007 “Paul Thorn may be the best kept secret in the music business. He and writing partner Billy Maddox turn out …
By Richard Skanse October 2006 By his own admission, Richard Kinky “Big Dick” Friedman hasn’t written a new song in close to two decades. It’s …
By Richard Skanse November 2003 It may have been Waylon Jennings who officially declared that Bob Wills is still the king in Texas, but there’s …
By Richard Skanse March 2002 While the T Bone Burnett-produced O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack may have been the No. 1 roots music success …
By Richard Skanse February 2002 In the Texas music sideman hall of fame, Stephen Bruton can comfortably take his place amongst the A-list ranks of …
