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Like Father, Like Son »
Andy Langer talks with Willie Nelson and his youngest son, Lukas, about "The Family," Willie's new album, and passing the torch.
May 2012 by Andy Langer
Norah Jones »
The Grapevine-raised singer on her latest project, "building" an album, and the downsides of being an overnight success.
May 2012 Interview by Jeff McCord
Bill Collings, 63 »
Bill Collings, luthier.
May 2012 As told to Michael Hall
That 70’s Show »
In 1972 the Austin music scene exploded with a new, rootsy form of country that turned its back on Nashville and embraced the counterculture. Forty years later, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Michael Martin Murphey, and a host of other cosmic cowboys and redneck rockers remember the first Dripping Springs Reunion, the time Waylon Jennings almost got busted, and the birth of outlaw country.
April 2012 by John Spong
The Mars Volta »
Omar Rodríguez-López on the meaning of Noctourniquet, doing a reunion with At the Drive-In, and getting bored.
April 2012 Interview by Jeff Salamon
A Q&A With John Spong »
The senior editor on writing about outlaw country, hearing Jerry Jeff Walker tell stories, and listening to good music.
April 2012 Interview by Ariel Min
Where Are They Now »
Updates on the cosmic cowboys, redneck rockers, and other notables of the outlaw country scene.
April 2012
A Tribute to Mr. Bojangles »
Todd Snider's latest album reflects his deep-seated admiration for Jerry Jeff Walker's free-spirited style.
April 2012 by Andy Langer
Lyle Lovett »
March 2012 Interview by Jeff McCord
9 Texas Bands That Could Make an Impact at SXSW »
Though South by Southwest is bringing big names like Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z this year, here are picks from showcasing Texans, from the obvious to the relatively obscure.
March 2012 by Andy Langer
Sweet Symphony »
How two rare Stradivarius violins at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brought Michael Shih and Swang Lin, who both grew up in Taiwan, together.
February 2012 by Michael Hoinski
Ben Kweller »
The musician and former front man for Radish on moving to Austin, pretending to be a label mogul, and getting his electric guitars out again.
February 2012
Ben Kweller Makes Some Noise »
The Austin-based musician talks about his new album, his record label, and making viral videos with Jason Schwartzman.
February 2012 by Andy Langer
Craig Finn »
The lyricist and lead singer for Hold Steady on recording his first solo album in Austin, working with producer Mike McCarthy, and writing a song a day.
January 2012 by Jeff McCord
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