Elvis Perkins in Dearland
So, I have this friend who plays music. Yawn. In Austin, that’s like saying, “I have this friend who speaks English.” Big freakin’ deal. Well, the thing is, sometimes it is. Sometimes that friend is an inspiring artist or a…
Over the Rhine
A year ago, I was granted the privilege of interviewing Linford Detweiler of Over the Rhine. Armed with a notebook, a small recorder, two nice bottles of wine (a thank you gift), and a friend/photographer (Stanton Newman), we spoke for…
Doug Burr, The Shawl
Signed copies of The Shawl, Doug Burr’s third album, will be available at All Saints this Sunday. But first, please allow me a story: In January 2008 Martha and I spent a few days in northern California to celebrate of…
Old School Gospel
After a week of music, how about a little more? David Byrne is a musician, a writer, a visual artist, a music producer, an actor, a guest star on The Simpsons (the list goes on). With or without his former…
What Is This Thing?
Every spring thousands of people from all over the world descend on our city. The streets are jammed. Live music pours from any conceivable location. Odd movies appear at the theatres. Strange people wander the streets. For nearly two weeks,…
The Welcome Wagon
Up on a mountain our LORD is aloneWithout a family, friends, or a homeHe cries – ohhh, ohhh, ohhh –Will you stay with me?He cries – ohhh, ohhh, ohhh –Will you wait with me? Up on a mountain our LORD…
Charlie Haden Family & Friends
I first heard of Charlie Haden through this interview on NPR’s Weekend Edition. Apparently, Haden is a legendary bassist, having played across genres for years, most frequently supporting guitarist Pat Metheny. Haden has three daughters, all of whom have musical…