June 23, 2012 2:00 pm by: Robin Babb
You probably know Dana Wheeler-Nicholson from her acting career -- she's acted in Fletch as the villain's wife and mistress of the main character, in Tombstone as Mattie Blaylock, and in the recent hit TV series Friday Night Lights. But this Austinite actress has another act up her sleeve....
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Although it's a gem of a song, it's a shame that Loudon Wainwright III is best known for his novelty song "Dead Skunk (in the Middle of the Road)," since he has such an impressive repertoire besides. Differing from self-effacing humor to touching and deeply personal, Wainwright's songwriting inhabits a very unique genre of storytelling folk. ... » read more
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Oklahoma-born and Texas-based Ray Wylie Hubbard helped kick-start the progressive country music movement of the 1970s, and he still remains best known for the Jerry Jeff Walker…...
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Ultimate heartland bar-band The BoDeans have been playing their irresistible songs since the mid-80s. Originating in Wisconsin, The BoDeans released their critically acclai…...
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With origins in Ontario, Canada but now based in Toronto, Great Lake Swimmers’ lead singer and songwriter Tony Dekker says he pulls much of his inspiration from Gram Parson…...
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Texas natives Rick and Mark del Castillo fuse flamenco music with rock attitude, often with hyper-speed guitar duels displaying their technical virtuosity, and all backed by an…...
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British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robyn Hitchcock launched a very successful solo career after his first claim to fame in the 1970s with the highly influent…...
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This year’s Middle Cyclone is Virginia singer/songwriter Neko Case’s first album in three years. Case is joined by several guests including M Ward, Howe Gelb, Joey…...
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Marco Benevento is one of New York City’s most innovative and exploratory keyboardists, forming his own ensembles and performing original compositions and twisted cove…...
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Woodlands, TX native Hayes Carll has carved out his own niche on the folk/Americana circuit since his 2002 debut Flowers and Liquor. A gift for keen observation and wry humor compl…...
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Led by multiple Grammy-winning producer Gustavo Santaolalla, Buenos Aires-based collective Bajofondo originated around the same time as Gotan Project and play a similar mix o…...
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Dallas native and singer/songwriter Danny Malone, formerly known as Microphoner, grew up on the country music poems of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline, but his love fo…...
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Following rave reviews from her 1996 debut album Dreamland, Georgia-born and Paris-raised vocalist Madeleine Peyroux didn’t reintroduce her seductive, Billie Holida…...
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Musical explorer and Texas singer/songwriter Darden Smith has effortlessly shifted styles and approaches throughout his 20 year career, all while remaining true to his roots.…...
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Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock are three of Texas’ most experienced and respected songwriters. As The Flatlanders, the trio has rekindled their diverse ye…...
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Marco Benevento is one of New York City’s most innovative and exploratory keyboardists, forming his own ensembles and performing original compositions and twisted cover versions of classic rock songs, while stretching jazz beyond its traditional forms into uncharted territory. Still remaining...
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