By Kelly Dearmore Now that the Old 97’s have been around for over 20 years, it is certainly high time for a group of like-minded, …
On Sunday, Jan. 31 at Austin’s Strange Brew, Kelly Willis and a reunited Radio Ranch (guitarist David Murray, drummer Mas Palermo, bassist Brad Fordham, and steel-guitarist …
By Mike Ethan Messick The early to mid-1990s were a time of recalibration and resurgence for what it meant to be a Texas musician. Outlaw …
By Richard Skanse When Kelly Willis and the Fireballs landed in Austin back in December of ’87, the 19-year-old rockabilly filly had no idea that …
From Lone Star legends to breakout newcomers, these were our favorite Americana albums of 2014 … Richard Skanse, Editor 1. Robert Ellis, The Lights from …
By Richard Skanse (LSM Oct/Nov 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 5) Lee Ann Womack won’t name names, let alone pinpoint the scene of the crime. But …
By Richard Skanse (LSM July/Aug 2014/vol 7 – issue 4) Kelly Willis can’t remember the first time she ever heard “Harper Valley PTA.” “I’m sure …
By Richard Skanse (LSM July/Aug 2014/vol 7 – issue 4) The Devil’s Backbone Tavern in Fischer, Texas is the kinda place that looks pretty much …
Notes from the Editor By Richard Skanse (LSM July/Aug 2014/vol. 7 – Issue ) I can’t, for the life of me, remember what song it …
Musta notta gotta lotta sleep that night! Hall of Famer Joe Ely teams with Reckless Kelly to rock sixth annual Lone Star Music Awards in …
