Film & TV
March 19, 2021
Guy Clark’s Wife, Susanna, Tells Their Story in a Contemplative New Film
He was more famous, but she was a talented artist and songwriter too—and ‘Without Getting Killed or Caught’ finally puts her in the spotlight.
Townes Van Zandt
Music
December 6, 2013
He Ain’t Going Nowhere
How did Guy Clark become the most revered songwriter in Nashville? One hard-won tune at a time.
Music
February 4, 2013
Exclusive: “Heavenly Houseboat Blues” by Townes Van Zandt
Sunshine Boy, a posthumous double CD of early seventies material by the best Texas songwriter of his time, comes out Tuesday. Check out this exclusive track.
Music
January 20, 2013
The 100 Best Texas Songs
Two are by Willie. Which songs, exactly? And what about the remaining 98? You’ll have to check our list to find out.
Music
April 1, 2004
City Girl
"I moved to Austin in 1974, and it was this kind of magical place. The whole alternative culture controlled the town."
Music
June 30, 1999
CD and Book Reviews
MUSICTownes Van ZandtA Far Cry From DeadAristaA Townes joke: what has a front cover, a back cover, and “Pancho and Lefty”? The new Townes Van Zandt album! That song, and others like “To Live’s to Fly,” “For the Sake of the Song,” and “Waitin’ ‘Round to Die” filled the various
Feature
January 1, 1999
You Can’t Go Home Again
Folk singer Nanci Griffith thinks the Texas media have been mistreating her. The way she’s fighting back guarantees her trouble with the press isn’t going away.
Music
September 30, 1998
The Improbable Rise of Lyle Lovett
Twenty years ago, he was inspired by the redneck rock of Steve Fromholz and Guy Clark. On his new album, he says thanks.
Music
March 1, 1998
The Great, Late Townes Van Zandt
More than a year after his death, he’s still being remembered as the best Texas songwriter of his time. This month’s star-studded Austin City Limits tribute shows why.