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Nanci Griffith

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    May 22, 2012

    Houston Scores Big-Time In Latest Edition Of Encyclopedia Of Country Music: Part 7

    Three former Houstonians who have been included in the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Country Music defy all odds. To call Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, or Steve Earle a "country songwriter" or a "country singer" is the grossest simplification. All three have a huge streak of the folk traditi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Mickey Newbury: Houston's Forgotten Genius

    "Hank Williams' pain songs, Newbury's train songs/ And 'Blue Eyes Cryin' In the Rain' - Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings, "Luckenbach, Texas" ​Lonesome, Onry and Mean was sitting around having a few cold pops the other night when we put on The Best of Mickey Newbury. It wasn't long before the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    A Musical Guide to Post-Secession Texas: "New Texas"

    In the third in our continuing series on the music of the five states of Texas, we examine the fictional state of New Texas, comprising Austin and the Hill Country. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. New Texas Capital: Austin Patron Saint: Willie Nelson ​Lesser Icons: Roky Erickson/Thirteenth Floor ... More >>

  • Music

    July 9, 2009

    Enjoy the Silence

    Singer-songwriter Robert Ellis stands up for piping down.

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2007

    The Houston 100: The Master List

    Singer-songwriter Robert Ellis stands up for piping down.

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    Music Awards Survey

    A rundown of every act on this year's bill

  • Music

    November 20, 2003

    Dead, Not Buried

    Townes Van Zandt left behind great songs for people to fight over

  • Music

    August 14, 2003

    Hothouse Flowers

    Groceries spoil in the heat, while the rest of Houston's music community blossoms

  • Music

    April 10, 2003

    Club Directory

    Groceries spoil in the heat, while the rest of Houston's music community blossoms

  • Music

    January 3, 2002

    Gardeners of the Music World

    Nightclub owners provide a feeding place for musicians

  • Music

    April 19, 2001

    Emerald Bayou

    The Irish take center stage at the 2001 Houston International Fest

  • Music

    April 12, 2001

    He Saw the Light

    Songwriter John Gorka finds it's always darkest before the dawn

  • Music

    February 8, 2001

    Alone Again, Naturally

    After riding with the majors, born loner Darden Smith learns it's easier to drive yourself

  • Music

    June 22, 2000

    Two-Step Switcheroo

    Kim Richey has shelved her country sound for straight-ahead pop

  • Music

    May 20, 1999

    Rise Up, Texas

    Robert Earl Keen leadsTexas acts on tour

  • Music

    April 1, 1999

    The Dukes of Earle

    Steve Earle has beaten the country-music establishment by staying true to his muse

  • News

    February 4, 1999

    Barney! Biz! Bluebonnets!

    And other signs that Texas Monthly's brain trust doesn't have a neuron left

  • Music

    September 10, 1998

    The One Who Stayed Behind

    And other signs that Texas Monthly's brain trust doesn't have a neuron left

  • News

    June 11, 1998

    1998 Houston Press Music Awards Nominees

    And other signs that Texas Monthly's brain trust doesn't have a neuron left

  • Music

    April 9, 1998

    Reason to Roam

    At 67, Ramblin' Jack Elliott reclaims -- temporarily -- the urge to wander

  • Music

    June 12, 1997

    No Frills Allowed

    At 67, Ramblin' Jack Elliott reclaims -- temporarily -- the urge to wander

  • News

    June 5, 1997

    Never Too Old to Rock and Roll

    From the Malibus to the Natives to on his own, Herschel Berry has haunted -- and been haunted by -- Houston music for three decades. So is he ready to give it up? You've gotta be kidding

  • Music

    January 9, 1997

    End of the Road

    From the Malibus to the Natives to on his own, Herschel Berry has haunted -- and been haunted by -- Houston music for three decades. So is he ready to give it up? You've gotta be kidding

  • Music

    May 30, 1996

    Sound Check

    From the Malibus to the Natives to on his own, Herschel Berry has haunted -- and been haunted by -- Houston music for three decades. So is he ready to give it up? You've gotta be kidding

  • News

    January 26, 1995

    Letters

    From the Malibus to the Natives to on his own, Herschel Berry has haunted -- and been haunted by -- Houston music for three decades. So is he ready to give it up? You've gotta be kidding

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