Steve Earle

Chris Masterson: "I Don't Think People View Ripping Songs As Theft"

New York by way of Texas husband-wife duo The Mastersons are too perfect of an idea to never happen. Chris Masterson has performed and produced for many others (Jack Ingram, Son Volt, Bobby Bare Jr.) while also releasing a bit of his own material in the past. Same for his wife, Eleanor Whitmore, who ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to Justin Townes Earle at Dada

Steve Earle was just in town last week, and now his son is coming 'round the bend, touring behind his new Bloodshot Records LP, Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now. We're giving away two pairs of tickets to Justin Townes Earle's Saturday show at Dada? You want a pair? Just send us y ... More >>

The Long Arm Sees All: Ten Musicians Arrested in Texas

When Snoop Dogg was issued a citation for marijuana possession at a border checkpoint outside El Paso last week, the world reacted with shock and disbelief. We had no idea this beacon of sobriety -- the same guy who penned "Smoke Weed Everyday" - could act so out of character. Of course, Texas is f ... More >>

Lydia Loveless Talks Classic Punk Versus Modern Punk and Not Being Afraid of Jesus.

Despite being just 21 years of age, country singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless has the world-weary demeanor of someone twice her age. After leaving home at the age of 14, Loveless found solace in, of all places, Columbus, Ohio, and that city's underground punk scene. Like a lot of punks, Loveless th ... More >>

Good Friday: Steve Earle at Billy Bob's Texas, Plus The Rest of This Weekend's Shows

Steve Earle​There are some pretty big shows coming to town this weekend -- massive ones, actually. But you'll be hard-pressed to find a more important singer than Americana legend Steve Earle, who will perform at Billy Bob's Texas on Saturday night.He's not the only legend playing in town this wee ... More >>

The Many Muses of Steve Earle

The Reason Rod Picott's Workingman Songs Ring So True? Dude's Worked His Whole Life.

Joshua Black WilkinsRod Picott​Alt-country singer-songwriter Rod Picott writes songs about the working man because, well, the guy is the embodiment of the working man. For over 20 years, Picott held down a day job hanging sheetrock. At night, to perfect his songwriting, he would hit whatever coffe ... More >>

Justin Townes Earle Could Live up to his Legacy, but He's Not Promising Anything.

Extended Q&A: Justin Townes Earle On The Importance of Fashion On Stage

Justin Townes Earle​Justin Townes Earle is making quite a name for himself. Sure, he has a couple of pretty famous names already -- his father is Steve Earle, and his middle name comes courtesy of Townes Van Zandt. But the younger Earle has been making headlines all on his own the past few months ... More >>

Andrew Delaney & The Horse You Rode In On

Scoundrels (Self-released)

Check Out This Jam: The Apollo Commanders, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, The Preservation Hall Benefit Album, Bottomless Pit, The Organ, Neil Young and The Band of Heathens

Welcome to Check Out This Jam!!!, the weekly feature here on DC9 where we shed some light on the music we've been enjoying of late, regardless of the touring or album release schedules that tend to bear the focus of most of our coverage. Also, it's a chance for you readders to get more insight into ... More >>

Steve Earle

Townes (New West)

Good Friday: Peter Murphy, Math the Band, Jeremy Fisher, Cas Haley, Solitude Aeturnus, Little Black Dress, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Band of Heathens, Forever Sunday, Brave Combo, Les Americains, Red Collar, Steve Earle, Affliction Summer Slaughter Tour, Chuck Ragan

Weekend's here. Rock 'n' roll and party time. Let's dive right in. First, the shows we've already hipped you to this week...Tonight at the House of Blues, the Meat Puppets will toss you into a "Lake of Fire." Also, up in Denton, there's the Mothfight!, Florene and Red Faced Laughter show at Bee's Ma ... More >>

What the What Was Rhett Miller Doing on 30 Rock Last Night?

No doubt your Today in Music News item's forthcoming. But till then, this bonus video from last night's so-so 30 Rock season ender, where, as Pete has pointed out a few times, a certain Old 97 made a cameo alongside the likes of Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Moby, Mary J. Blige, Cla ... More >>

Giveaway: Three Pairs of Tickets To Old Crow Medicine Show Tomorrow At The Granada

Aaron FarringtonThough Old Crow Medicine Show singer Keith Secor doesn't sound particularly enthusiastic about life on the road in Lance Lester's preview story, I know quite a few fans who are excited for the chance to see his old-timey string band perform tomorrow night at The Granada Theater. Maki ... More >>

What It Was Like: Baptist Generals, Red Red Meat, Mark Sultan, Herman Dune, Justin Townes Earle, The Tallest Man On Earth, Dinosaur Jr.

Noah W. Bailey The Baptist Generals' Chris Flemmons at the Sub Pop Showcase.Band: Baptist GeneralsWhere: Sub Pop Showcase at Radio RoomWhat It Was Like: If you're ever seen the Baptist Generals play one of their "rug shows" then you know what a special experience these all-acoustic sets can b ... More >>

Gig Alerts: Looking for Inauguration Night Music? Here's Some Interesting Choices.

Not a lot going on, music-wise, this inaugural evening in our area, but there are a few worthy performers out there who could help you celebrate Obamamania...Chance Anderson is a youthful, roots rocker from Lewisville (via Empire, Oklahoma) in the vein of Steve Earle. Anderson plays tonight at the B ... More >>

Justin Townes Earle, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis

Friday, December 12, at the Granada Theater

Steve Earle Continues Speaking His Mind Even When It Gets Him Into Trouble

Gurf Morlix

Saturday, April 14, at the AllGood Café

King Cone

Thursday, December 21, at Poor David's Pub

Tower: Everything Must Go! Like, Now

Allison Moorer

Getting Somewhere (Sugar Hill)

Reckless Kelly

Wicked Twisted Road (Sugar Hill)

Steve Earle, Allison Moorer

Saturday, February 5

Best Radio Station

KHYI-FM (95.3), The Range

Steve Earle

The Revolution Starts...Now (E-Squared)

Letters

Letters for the issue of April 24

Dixie Down

When does a benign anti-war comment become the death of open discourse?

Rosanne Cash

Rules of Travel (Capitol)

Country Girl

Barricades & Brickwalls--and motherhood--won't keep Kasey Chambers from you

War On War

Steve Earle wonders what's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding

Listen Up

Who says 2000 was a bad year for music?

Death Row Records

Steve Earle doesn't really care about Napster as long as our country still kills people

Best live music venue

Gypsy Tea Room

Del McCoury Band

Letters

Out There

Harvest time

With rake in one hand and guitar in the other, Cheri Knight gets down on the farm

1998 Dallas Observer Music Awards Nominees

Nashville now

Can Music City save country from Music Row?

Roadshows

Teahouse of the former Moon

Defunct space gets a new lease on life

Roadshows

Out Here

His work is never done

Robert Earl Keen would like nothing better than to save country music

Events for the week

Out There

Roadshows

Out There