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Live music review: Asleep at the Wheel 50th Anniversary featured George Strait

October 18, 2021 Greg Ackerman 1202 Views AATW, Asleep at the Wheel, country, George Strait, live review, Ray Benson, The Wheel, western swing

Friday evening Austin Western Swing legend, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel (AATW) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the hallowed Texas band that has won nine Grammy awards and put out over 20 albums, charting 21 singles on the Billboard country charts since forming. It was a special evening of music that felt like the authentic Texas country crowd were putting their stamp of approval on the beautiful new Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.

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Live music review: Alison Krauss and Union Station masterful in Lake Charles

October 22, 2019 Scott Rollins 729 Views Alison Krauss, alt-country, bluegrass, concert, country, Golden Nugget, Union Station

The stage was also adorned with top grade musicians, performing with expert skills, while strangely at ease with their own masterful accomplishments. This was Alison Krauss, & Union Station as they appeared at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 11.

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Album preview: upcoming Rodney Crowell record Texas highlights songcraft

July 11, 2019 Scott Rollins 458 Views album review, Americana, country, Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Rodney Crowell, Scott Rollins, songwriter, Steve Earle, The Cosmic Clash, Willie Nelson

My favorite songwriter, however, is Rodney Crowell. His new record, TEXAS is phenomenal. A true work of art. The record is due out August 15. Crowell will be performing in support of the record launch on that same day at The Heights Theater in Houston.

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Album Review: New Steve Earle Record Honors Guy Clark’s Legacy

April 1, 2019 Scott Rollins 489 Views country, Guy, Guy Clark, honors, legacy, new music, outlaw country, songwriter, Steve Earle, Texas country, tribute

I’ve always felt Guy Clark had it all as far as talent. We are talking about a man whose songwriting eclipsed the brightest songwriters over three generations commercial country music offered. His voice was husky and strong, with a whisper of soft romanticism one can’t just dub in to a mix as an production afterthought.

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Interview: Austin singer Robynn Shayne dropped a true country record today

April 6, 2018 mikecosmic 396 Views album release, Austin, Coffee Days and Whiskey Nights, country, Music, Nashville, new record, Robynn Shayne, Saxon Pub, singer, songwriter

Austin singer-songwriter Robynn Shayne uses a hashtag to promote her work. It’s called #HustleWithGrace. When asked about the meaning behind this tag she explained that it’s about positive flow, not being a jerk or trying to step on anyone while making your dreams happen. It’s about artists helping other artists rise to the top. To the top is where Robynn is headed. The Cosmic Clash recently sat down with Robynn at Detroit style pizza-pie joint VIA 313 in Austin to discuss her latest album, Coffee Days and Whiskey Nights. This is Robynn’s third release, after her self-titled debut and a sophomore album Rebel Child.

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