Jimbo Mathus

Blogs
June 28, 2012
Mail Dump: Janis, Little Richard, dBs, Donovan, Etc.
The mailbox has been truly kind the past several weeks. Sure, there are still piles of useless dreck to wade through/past/over. But those all get to go to the big box in the dark closet and await the apocalypse. But there are standouts and surprises almost daily. Let's begin with three important re ... More >>
Music
March 15, 2012
Tennessee Time
Bluesy Memphis singer-songwriter Valerie June already has a Black Key in her corner.
Blogs
January 20, 2012
The Roots Of Jimbo Mathus: From Charley Patton To Charlie Parker
Jimbo Mathus's latest work, Confederate Buddha, was easily one of the most overlooked roots albums of 2011. Don't worry, we sort of slept through it too, but that just means you can make up for that with us by checking him out Saturday night at the Continental Club, with opening act Shinyribs. You ... More >>
Music
January 19, 2012
Jimbo Mathus
Blogs
December 13, 2011
Distant Early Warning: Cults, VNV Nation, Childish Gambino, King's X, Village People, Etc.
30 Foot Fall: Sun., Dec. 25. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston. Amplified Heat, Dixie Witch: Sat., Jan. 7. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston. Bang Bangz, Hello Chief, New York City Queens: Sat., Feb. 4. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston. Band Of Heathens: Wed., Feb. 1. Main Stre ... More >>
Music
April 23, 2009
Hill Country Hoodoo
No record deal, no recordings — no problem for the South Memphis String Band.
Music
August 7, 2003
Endless Boogie
Former Squirrel Nut Zipper Jimbo Mathus gets back to basics