May 25, 2009
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Jay Bennett, 1963-2009
Audio Download: Jay Bennett, “The Engines Are Idle” [Source: Rock Proper] more »
by Mayer Danzig
In Memoriam
Mar 30, 2009
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The Legacy of Townes and Sir Douglas
Spring brings us two phenomenal releases honoring the legacy of Texas music pioneers Doug Sahm and Townes Van Zandt. The recently released Keep Your Soul: A Tribute to Doug Sahm (Vanguard Records) pays tribute to San Antonio native Doug Sahm. Sahm established himself in 1965 as leader of the Sir Douglas Quintet, a band whose [...] more »
by Mayer Danzig
Feb 2, 2009
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The Day the Music Died
Fifty years ago tonight, the music world lost some shining lights. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper died when their plane crashed into a field on February 2nd, 1959. We’ll never fully know what they would have accomplished had they lived. Yet there is little doubt of the impact [...] more »
by Mayer Danzig
Apr 17, 2008
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In Memory of Chris Gaffney
No Depression reports that Chris Gaffney has succumbed to pancreatic cancer in a double dose of sad news this week. Among other things, Chris was known for his fine body of work with the Hacienda Brothers. Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and fans of Chris Gaffney. more »
by Tom Osborne
