Hayes Carll – KMAG YOYO
Producing some stellar, if not downright seminal, works can be a real pain for an artist. Ask Lucinda Williams what’s it been like to answer questions about why each of her albums can’t be Car Wheels...
View ArticleReaders’ Pick: Ruffian’s Misfortune by Ray Wylie Hubbard
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, Ruffian’s Misfortune beats out WILL HOGE, Small Town Dreams by 17 votes as your favorite for the week of April 7, 2015. Poll Results Readers’ Tops – Spring 2015 RAY WYLIE...
View ArticleMayer’s Playlist for March/April 2015, Part 1
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Windfall, by Joe Pug It has been three years since Joe Pug’s last release, a time that found the singer-songwriter coping with the burn-out that comes from years of continuous...
View ArticleShawn's Picks – Best Albums of 2015
The Mavericks – Mono More than their previous albums I felt like Mono showcased the band more than the individuals in it. They”re not breaking any new ground here, but that”s like dinging someone for...
View ArticleRay Wylie Hubbard On Finding Success Beyond “Hobby Status” After a Series of...
Ray Wylie Hubbard talks about a memorable (but profitable) first gig, a unique job as a bank robbing gun fighter and what he wishes he knew when he started a career in music.
View ArticleReaders’ Pick: Tell The Devil I’m Gettin’ There As Fast As I Can by Ray Wylie...
You picked Tell The Devil I’m Gettin’ There As Fast As I Can by Austin-based americana artist, Ray Wylie Hubbard, as your favorite new release for the week of August 18, 2017. Poll Results New Releases...
View ArticleSXSW 2018 – The Sounds, Part 3
TERRA LIGHTFOOT If there was one artist on my “do not miss” list this year it was Terra Lightfoot. I first saw her at SXSW a few years back and she just keeps getting better and better. The combination...
View ArticleRay Wylie Hubbard – Live at Songbirds
At one point early in his set Ray Wylie Hubbard borrowed a line form one of his songs and said, “Any day my gratitude is above my expectations is a good day. Today has been a good day”. It was indeed a...
View ArticleMayer’s Playlist for Fall 2020, Part 2
Fine, Bonnie Whitmore (from the Aviatrix Records release Last Will & Testament) Bonnie Whitmore lulls you in with a chorus of harmonies on the opening track to her latest album. But before one...
View ArticleChip’s Best Americana Albums of 2020
There were so many good albums this year I am breaking my list into two posts. I will start with the best Americana albums. In the next couple of weeks I will post my Best Indie/Rock albums list....
View ArticleReaders’ Pick: Ray Wylie Hubbard – Co-Starring Too
You picked Ray Wylie Hubbard – Co-Starring Too as your favorite new release for the week of March 18, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 David Gideon – Lonesome...
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