Tag: Texas

  • Psychedelic hard rock dreams at SXSW: Ocean of Stars

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    I saw the new band my sister Melanie Martinez, bass player in Austin, just joined, called Ocean of Stars. They performed at their first SXSW showcase and it was awesome. People were gathering around the stage as their set unfolded, the band like the pied pipers of rock. I got seriously caught in the groove…

  • Can’t get enough of Texas…part 2 (blues)

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    I’m back to finish my love letter to Texas by recognizing the Lone Star State’s contribution to the blues. I love the blues and you know that if you read my post on slide guitar. Some of the blues legends to emerge from deep in the heart of Texas: Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie Johnson,…

  • Can’t get enough of Texas…part 1

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    Oh Texas how I miss you so – the easy breezy drawl of your people, the down-home food, and the Blues done right. I’ve got so much to say about Texas and its music – they got it going on down on the third coast. This posting will mainly deal with the illustrious city of…

  • Roots, Routes, & Tiny Tin Hearts

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    Welcome to my new blog – thanks for stopping by! It’s all about music and how music that connects us to ourselves, each other, history, family, culture, communities, and to the world. There is so much to music to discover and to re-discover. No borders, just sounds. Join me on the journey!

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