Vandoliers

Vandoliers are the next wave of Texas music. The six-piece Dallas-Fort Worth group channels all that makes this vast state unique: tradition, modernity, audacity, grit, and—of course—size. Forever puts it all together for an enthralling ride down a fresh Lone Star...
The Deathray Davies

The Deathray Davies

“No information can be given about the Deathray Davies – listen to the music and decide for yourselves.” So said the note that John Dufilho attached to a cassette of solo records he speculatively submitted to the South By Southwest Music conference in 1999. “I just...
Ottoman Turks

Ottoman Turks

Sharp, clawing chords backed by artillery percussion. Wry lyrics sung loud, often with close harmony. Energy erupts from the stage, flowing like a palpable wave through the audience. Before long, you’re stomping along, an arm thrown over a friend’s shoulder, heads...
Eleven Hundred Springs

Eleven Hundred Springs

There are bands that play country, and then there are country bands. Some would say it boils down to authenticity – and in this day and age that is increasingly hard to find. But when you drop the needle on an Eleven Hundred Springs record, or find yourself at a show,...
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