Music
August 31, 1983
Blues at His Fingertips
Bluesman Stevie Ray Vaughan showcases his powerhouse guitar on a nationally released record. Also on new LPs are fellow Texans, from country king George Jones to Austin cutups the Big Boys.
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Music
May 31, 1983
The Sphinx Who Sings
Austin blueswoman Angela Strehli is an enigma, but there’s no secret to her success: she writes great material and sings it with unbeatable style.
Music
February 1, 1983
Thunder Claps
The Fabulous Thunderbirds storm away on a new album that shows why they’re Texas’ hardiest rhythm and blues band. Eight more releases capture everything from mandolin picking to Balinese monkey chants.
Music
September 30, 1982
The Blues Of The Gulf
Johnny Copeland had to abandon his Gulf Coast home and head for New York City before he could make hi mark with the blues.
Music
June 1, 1982
A Singin’ Fool
George Jones really lives the way he says he lives in the songs he sings.
Music
May 31, 1982
Twelve-Pack To Go
A dozen new releases by everyone from the late, legendary Janis Joplin to rising star Rodney Crowell to perennial favorite Waylon Jennings.
Music
December 1, 1981
Rockers, Kickers, and Hepcats
Texas music is wide open these days. You can stand by old standbys like Willie or take a chance on nuclear polka and Caribbean funk.
Music
August 31, 1981
Spontaneous Combustion
Half a dozen Texas bands rev up and rock out.
Music
April 30, 1981
Wall, Croon, and Thrum
Small-label recordings prove that whether Texans are singing ballads, blues, or punk, they make their best music at home.
Music
April 30, 1981
Wall, Croon, and Thrum
Small-label recordings prove that whether Texans are singing ballads, blues, or punk, they make their best music at home.