Blues at His Fingertips
Bluesman Stevie Ray Vaughan showcases his powerhouse guitar on a nationally released record. Also on new LPs are fellow Texans, from country king George Jones to Austin cutups the Big Boys.
Bluesman Stevie Ray Vaughan showcases his powerhouse guitar on a nationally released record. Also on new LPs are fellow Texans, from country king George Jones to Austin cutups the Big Boys.
By Pepi Plowman
Austin blueswoman Angela Strehli is an enigma, but there’s no secret to her success: she writes great material and sings it with unbeatable style.
By Pepi Plowman
The Fabulous Thunderbirds storm away on a new album that shows why they’re Texas’ hardiest rhythm and blues band. Eight more releases capture everything from mandolin picking to Balinese monkey chants.
By Pepi Plowman
Johnny Copeland had to abandon his Gulf Coast home and head for New York City before he could make hi mark with the blues.
By Pepi Plowman
George Jones really lives the way he says he lives in the songs he sings.
By Pepi Plowman
A dozen new releases by everyone from the late, legendary Janis Joplin to rising star Rodney Crowell to perennial favorite Waylon Jennings.
By Pepi Plowman
Texas music is wide open these days. You can stand by old standbys like Willie or take a chance on nuclear polka and Caribbean funk.
By Pepi Plowman
Half a dozen Texas bands rev up and rock out.
By Pepi Plowman
Small-label recordings prove that whether Texans are singing ballads, blues, or punk, they make their best music at home.
By Pepi Plowman
Small-label recordings prove that whether Texans are singing ballads, blues, or punk, they make their best music at home.
By Pepi Plowman