Asleep at the Wheel – Still the King: Celebrating the Music of…
Still the King is Alseep at the Wheel’s third and latest tribute album dedicated to the music of the legendary, late Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. Every track features … Read more
Reviews
Shakey Graves
Frighteningly original, Shakey Graves shook the rafters at Gruene Hall, the 6,000 square foot, historic central Texas dance hall just outside New Braunfels. Graves (born Alejandro Rose-Garcia) performed his hauntingly … Read more
Willie Nelson & Sister Bobbie – December Day: Willie’s Stash Vol. 1
In its stripped-down simplicity, December Day proves that sister Bobbie Nelson makes a natural partner in crime for “Outlaw Willie,” whose pistol-packing image assumes softer hues in his nostalgic renditions … Read more
JJ Grey and Mofro
JJ Grey and Mofro have quietly become one of the most reliable recording artists in their category, releasing new material every couple of years. In support of their latest effort, … Read more
Steve Earle & The Dukes – Terraplane
Musically, Steve Earle couldn’t avoid the blues giants of his native Texas. Personally, he lived the hard blues just like his number one hero, Townes Van Zandt. And, despite being … Read more
The Calamity Cubes!
The Calamity Cubes!’ audience stacked the performance room like cordwood, and crowding of big-and-tall fans was exacerbated by the Cubes’ members. Lead singer Brook Blanche, for example, takes up some … Read more
Led Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
It is truly incredible to think that it has been 40 years since the original release of Led Zeppelin’s monumental record Physical Graffiti. The album is one of the most … Read more
Hunter Davies – The Beatles Lyrics: The Stories Behind The Music
Since none of the Beatles could read music at first, their music publisher transcribed the lyrics from studio tapes. As the author of The Beatles: The Authorized Biography (1968), Hunter … Read more
Roses For Panjo – Somewhere Beautiful
A beautiful ode to her ailing father, singer/songwriter Tanya Leah’s project Roses for Panjo releases Somewhere Beautiful to an audience of dreamers and enthusiasts. Teeming with sparkling lullabies and hopeful–albeit … Read more
James McMurtry – Complicated Game
From the opening line, “Honey, don’t you be yelling at me when I’m cleaning my gun,” James McMurtry gains your attention immediately. His songwriting legacy is incomparable in terms of … Read more
