Ready to get your jam on? Although they’ve only formally been a band a few years, The Texas Gentlemen have already proven themselves to be musicians of the highest order. Just ask folks like Leon Bridges, Nikki Lane, Paul Cauthen and Kris Kristofferson. They are just a few of the artists who have enlisted the […]
Readers’ Pick: London Southern by Jim Lauderdale
You picked London Southern by North Carolina-based singer-songwriter, Jim Lauderdale, as your favorite new release for the week of June 30, 2017. Poll Results New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Spring 2017 THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, […]
The Stray Birds – Magic Fire
I’m embarrassed. How did an album like Magic Fire slip through right under my nose (it came out in August of last year). Sure the Stray Birds are obscure but they’re one of my favorite bands. I didn’t even know they’d made a brilliant new album expanding their sound in all directions. So my only […]
Monday Morning Video – The Vandoliers
I’ve been slowly exploring the Dallas music scene but I can say that the Vandoliers, my first local discovery, remain a favorite. Here’s a pair of videos to wet your whistle. The first selection showcases their punk rock roots while the second unleashes their penchant for Texas Red Dirt party music. What doesn’t quite come […]
Readers’ Pick: Hurry Home by The Deslondes
You picked Hurry Home from New Orleans-based americana band, The Deslondes, as your favorite new release for the week of June 23, 2017. Poll Results New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Spring 2017 THE DUSTBOWL […]
Slaid Cleaves – Ghost On the Car Radio
I first saw Slaid Cleaves back in the 90’s at the Cactus Cafe in Austin.  That’s back when Grif was still booking the acts and it was a live music institution going back to Dylan and Baez in the 60’s.  I remember being blown away by the richness of the stories Slaid sang about.  Not just the […]
Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires – Youth Detention
There is only one way to listen to a Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires album…. LOUD!!! Don’t worry about disturbing the neighbors. Just crank it up and wake up the whole neighborhood. On their new album, Youth Detention, the band combines their power chord driven Southern Rock and Blues influences with a Punk […]
Monday Morning Video – Sean Rowe
I’ve heard some of Sean Rowe’s songs over the years but never had the opportunity to see him live, something which I corrected last week. Now I’m not sure whether to regret what I’ve previously missed or look forward to the next time I can see him perform. I’m going with the latter. Anyone who […]
Readers’ Pick: Self-titled by The Dustbowl Revival
You picked The Dustbowl Revival from Cali-based americana band, The Dustbowl Revival, as your favorite new release for the week of June 16, 2017. Poll Results New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Spring 2017 THE […]
Rachel Baiman – Shame
Woody Guthrie famously wrote “This Machine Kills Fascists” on his guitar. He and his protege, Pete Seeger, composed and sang protest songs that wore their emotions on their sleeve. Â There’s not much confusion about Woody’s views in This Land Is Your Land. Â And don’t get me started about Old Man Trump. Â The other kind of […]