James Talley
James Talley is not often mentioned with icons Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, or Waylon Jennings, yet he can stand as an equal to any one of them. As … Read more
Posts tagged Willie Nelson
Pickers & Poets: The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas
Troubadours and Texas music lovers will adore this collection of essays assembled and edited by Craig Clifford and Craig D. Hillis, Pickers & Poets: The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas. … Read more
The Grammy Nominations According to Elmore
The Recording Academy has come out with their nominations, and for those of you who hate painstaking research, here are Elmore-friendly nominees and links to what we thought about … Read more
Willie Nelson
At age 83, when most people have long since retired and put their work behind them, Willie Nelson remains as prodigious as ever. Maybe it’s whatever he’s smoking, but regardless, … Read more
Judy Collins
No doubt about it– this was an absolutely fantastic night of music. The show opened with a set by Ari Hest, who was excellent singing some songs from his new … Read more
Dispute Between B.B. King’s Family And Manager Continues
It seems that the spat between three of B.B. King‘s children and his manager has gotten uglier, with no end in sight, as a Las Vegas judge refused to turn … Read more
Willie Nelson, The Decemberists To Headline Pilgrimage Festival
Franklin, Tennessee is welcoming a new stop on the festival circuit this year as the Pilgrimage Festival is set to make its debut run this September. The eclectic inaugural lineup … Read more
Neill Young Plays Secret Show With Willie Nelson’s Sons
Neil Young surprised fans with an unannounced, $10 gig at the SLO Brewing Company in San Luis Obispo, CA. Even more surprising was that he debuted a new backing band, … Read more
Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson to Release a New Album
Maybe the secret to a long, productive life is having great friends by your side. That certainly seems to be the case for Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, who have … Read more
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson and his family shared the best of his golden oldies inside Travis County Exposition Center to a sold out crowd opening night of the 2015 Rodeo Austin on … Read more
