Spotlight: Adrian Quesada
The multi-talented artist and producer makes a Texas-sized statement on vintage Chicano soul, but keep an eye out for the Black Pumas. BY KAHRON SPEARMAN
Winter 2019
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Small-Town Girl
Situated 13 miles northwest of Tyler in East Texas, the city of Lindale is one of the newest locals to be officially branded a preferred music destination in the Lone Star State... Though small, Lindale is no stranger to the spotlight. The town attributes much of its fame to its native daughter, Miranda Lambert, one of the most decorated artists in music history, whose career took off after she placed third on the television show, Nashville Star.
Odessa Revisited
Back in the day, Odessa was one of the meanest towns on earth. While the Chamber of Commerce may pooh-pooh the notion, a check of FBI capital crime statistics indicates Odessa has more than its share of shenanigans and skullduggery and always has... Not surprisingly, music, money and crime frequently run together, so Odessa wound up with more than its share of music notables, particularly from 1949 (the year the author was born) to 1973 (the year he left town for good).
The Psychobilly Gospel of Reverend Horton Heat
Though a hellish thunderstorm rages outside, within the cozy confines of Austin's famed Continental Club, excitement brews. Tonight, the Dallas based "Godfather of modern rockabilly," Jim Heath–better known by his stage name, the Reverend Horton Heat–kicks off his week-long residency at the historic venue.
Spotlight: Texas talent you should know about
Adrian Quesada
PLUS– Miles and Miles: Trees, the Bomb Factory, Canton Hall
Texas Tales: Jerry Green
Q&A: Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis
Reviews: Bri Bagwell, the Wheel Workers, Alejandro Escovedo, Yella Beezy, the Reputations, Becky Middleton, Hayes Carll and more
Winter 2019
Small-Town Girl
Situated 13 miles northwest of Tyler in East Texas, the city of Lindale is one of the newest locals to be officially branded a preferred music destination in the Lone Star State... Though small, Lindale is no stranger to the spotlight. The town attributes much of its fame to its native daughter, Miranda Lambert, one of the most decorated artists in music history, whose career took off after she placed third on the television show, Nashville Star.
Odessa Revisited
Back in the day, Odessa was one of the meanest towns on earth. While the Chamber of Commerce may pooh-pooh the notion, a check of FBI capital crime statistics indicates Odessa has more than its share of shenanigans and skullduggery and always has... Not surprisingly, music, money and crime frequently run together, so Odessa wound up with more than its share of music notables, particularly from 1949 (the year the author was born) to 1973 (the year he left town for good).
The Psychobilly Gospel of Reverend Horton Heat
Though a hellish thunderstorm rages outside, within the cozy confines of Austin's famed Continental Club, excitement brews. Tonight, the Dallas based "Godfather of modern rockabilly," Jim Heath–better known by his stage name, the Reverend Horton Heat–kicks off his week-long residency at the historic venue.
Spotlight: Texas talent you should know about
Adrian Quesada
PLUS– Miles and Miles: Trees, the Bomb Factory, Canton Hall
Texas Tales: Jerry Green
Q&A: Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis
Reviews: Bri Bagwell, the Wheel Workers, Alejandro Escovedo, Yella Beezy, the Reputations, Becky Middleton, Hayes Carll and more
Artists
Musical Mojo: Who’s Who of Odessa Notables
BY WILLIAM MICHAEL SMITH
Texas Tales: Jerry Green
The career of the country veteran, now 86, is off to yet another promising start. And he has Tripod the dog to thank. BY DAVE ZOBL
The Rebirth Of Reverend Horton Heat
With a new lineup and album, Whole New Life, Jim Heath and rockabilly punk cohorts are stretching boundaries but still kicking ass. BY TREY GUTIERREZ
Q & A: The Crickets
Two Texas icons of rock ’n’ roll — Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis — recall their bandmate and friend, Buddy Holly, on the 60th anniversary of his death and reflect on their careers. BY COY PRATHER
Miranda Lambert’s Pink Pistol boutique has fans flocking to Lindale
BY CELESTINA BLOK
Events
Mark Your Calendar–March 2019
Music Festivals and Events for March 2019
Features
When Rock ‘n’ Roll Came to the Oil Patch
The writer reflects upon his youth in Odessa — a city that attracted the notorious and the noteworthy. BY WILLIAM MICHAEL SMITH
The Musical Roots of Lindale, Miranda Lambert’s Hometown
Miranda Lambert helped put Lindale, Texas, on the map. Now, the small East Texas town has been certified as a music friendly community. BY CASSANDRA LANCE-MARTINEZ
Music History
Pioneers: Not Fade Away
Sixty years on, the pain of Feb. 3, 1959, remains. BY COY PRATHER
News
One Man’s Trash
Where others see trash, Donnie Badgett sees guitars, drums and other instruments.
Venues
Trees, the Bomb Factory and Canton Hall
Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood is rocking again, thanks, in part, to the husband-and-wife team behind its three biggest concert halls. BY PETE FREEDMAN
