Joe Ely News

Joe Ely continues to work with The Flatlanders, a legendary roots-rock band that's reunited on and off since the rediscovery of its debut recordings.

The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter--who played a pair of Austin, TX, shows in May with Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely--continues his outing with his Large Band Tuesday night in Louisville, KY.

The fest wraps up this weekend with a closing-night one-two punch that is difficult to top: Dave Alvin and Joe Ely , with Tex-Mex accordionist Joel Guzman.

Reckless Kelly more than lives up to the implications of its moniker and its hometown .

Four-time Grammy winner Lyle Lovett and His Band will perform in concert Thursday, June 26, at Merrill Auditorium.

Ryan Bingham grew up amid the ranching communities of West Texas and New Mexico and spent more than a decade riding bulls on the Southwestern rodeo circuit.

Most musicians regard touring as a necessary evil, a mere means to the glorious end of standing up on stage and sharing their souls with an adoring crowd.

May 27th, 2008 by Wade Tatangelo in News Bruce Duncan "Utah" Phillips died Friday, May 23, at age 73.

Having just concluded a very successful season, one that saw an 84-percent increase in paid ticket sales, the State Theatre of Ithaca has announced its lineup for the 2008-09 season.

With a name inspired by the infamous Australian bank robber and a home base of Austin, Texas, Reckless Kelly more than lives up to the implications of the moniker and the hometown. via The Pitch

Lovett's solo run, which kicks off June 24 in Westbury, NY, will visit US cities from coast to coast, as well as Vancouver, and stop for two nights in Milwaukee; Woodinville, WA; Saratoga, CA; and Fort Worth, ... via LiveDaily

The celebrated concert series at the Tabernacle in Mount Tabor resumes next month with a rare New Jersey performance by Hal Ketchum and Radney Foster on Friday, May 16. via Daily Record

“There is no making it out there, unless that's all you do.”

Members of Rough Shop Andy Ploof, Anne Tkach, and John Wendland, perform last month. via STLtoday

“Burnt fried chicken and Lone Star beer / Cops and the kids drink free 'round here.”

Hayes Carll "Trouble in Mind" * * *1/2 It's hard to decide right away which is more impressive, this 28-year-old Texan's delightfully crafted tales of life in the bars and side roads of rural America or the ... via Los Angeles Times

Anyone who has heard any of these live at least once will have heard them live several times: Peter, Paul and Mary; Pete Seeger; Conway Twitty; Loretta Lynn; the Statler Brothers; Marcia Ball; Van Morrison; ... via Rantomat.blogspot.com

April 11 Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines With nine critically acclaimed albums into her career, Hendrix still approaches her craft as a means to connect with people one at a time, whether she's playing to an ... via Chattanoogan.com

Joe Ely & Joel Guzman , Live Cactus! - Texas electric guitar meets Lone Star accordion on this in-concert recording done at Austin's Cactus Cafe. via WFAA-TV Dallas

Gruene Hall will be hosting two of the best live bands in music this weekend so if you had any doubts as to where you need to be, let's answer that question right now. via The New Braunfels Herald

“We have this uncanny ability to touch our audiences emotionally by bringing back beautiful memories and to bring joy and laughter to those in attendance.”

MARION - Legendary rock favorites Phil Dirt & The Dozers will kick off their 2008 Rock of Ages Tour 8 p.m. Saturday, March 15, a tthe Palace Theatre. via Marion Star

By PUNCH SHAW FORT WORTH -- Everyone knows Fort Worth is where the West begins, but that description became a lot more specific Wednesday night.Bass Hall became the place where West Texas begins when the ... via Star-telegram.com