John Fullbright: “Songs”
JOHN FULLBRIGHT Songs Blue Dirt Records The go-to cliché when it comes to praising a truly exceptional vocalist is to say he or she could …
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LSM Cover Story: Rodney Crowell Above and beyond: From Houston’s Chinaberry sidewalks to Nashville, L.A., and the top of the country music charts, Rodney Crowell has lived long and prospered by the art of the song. But he’s still hell-bent on chasing his own elusive carrot as far as he can run.
By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2014/vol 7 – issue 2) It’s Tuesday, March 11, the night before the starting gun for the official opening of …
Texans take home big Grammy wins
By Lynne Margolis (LSM March/April 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 2) The 56th annual Grammy Awards delivered quite a bonanza to Texas artists, with Lone Star nominees taking …
Q&A: Ray Benson On his new solo album, the longtime driver of Asleep at the Wheel steps out of character to reveal A Little Piece of the man behind the “Long, Tall Texan.”
By Holly Gleason (LSM March/April 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 2) With his 6’7” frame and long ponytail, Ray Benson is one of the most recognizable …
LSM Cover Story: Patty Griffin An American Kid carries on
By Holly Gleason (LSM Jan 2014/vol. 7 – issue 1) Patty Griffin swings open the door to her tour bus, far heavier than it looks, with …
LSM Cover Story: Reckless Kelly Every Step of the Way
From the Idaho mountains to the Live Music Capital of the World, from scrappy new-kids-in-town to seasoned elder statesmen of the Texas music scene, and …
The continuing education of Sarah Jarosz Grammy-nominated former child prodigy graduates with honors just in time to release her third album, Build Me Up From Bones
By D.C. Bloom (LSM Sept/Oct 2013/Vol. 6 – Issue 5) We’ll get to the music stuff in a second. But let’s start with a little …
Roots to branches: Americana Fest 2013 As Americana gains mainstream traction, anticipation builds for September awards, festival and conference
By Lynne Margolis (LSM July/Aug 2013/Vol. 6 – Issue 4) To say that it’s been a good year for Americana music is almost an understatement. …
The return of Delbert and Glen Roots-rock godfathers Delbert McClinton and Glen Glark strike again
By j. poet (LSM July/Aug 2013/Vol. 6 – Issue 4) When Delbert McClinton and Glen Clark cut their eponymous debut album for Atlantic’s Clean Records …
Mr. Record Man: Steve Earle
By Richard Skanse (LSM May/June 2013/vol. 6 – Issue 3) Don’t call Steve Earle’s 1995 album Train a Comin’ a “comeback.” Oh, it certainly met …
