I've been on an Austin kick lately. Old guys, roots, blues, Americana - but don't label it. It isn't rock, it isn't country, and some of it doesn't qualify as folk. We'll just call it Austin for lack of a better description. You can call it what you want to.
Robert Earl Keen - The road goes on forever. Feeling good again. Shades of grey. Gringo Honeymoon. One of the most talented songwriters on the Texas music scene. I'm less a fan of his new bluegrass standards album. I prefer the more boisterous stuff - and his ballads like Gringo Honeymoon and What I really mean.
Ray Wylie Hubbard - The Messenger, Mother Blues, Choctaw Bingo, Conversation with the devil. The same guy who wrote "Up against the wall redneck mother" back in the 70s. RWH pretty much dropped out of music for a while, but since the 90s, he's done a series of very good albums - if you appreciate his music! He writes stories set to a blues beat. 'be careful what you wish for - you might get it."
Hayes Carl - KMAG Yoyo, Down the road tonight, Another like you. A little different. More of the 'bro country' look - except he can actually sing, write, and play. He can go a whole song without mentioning trucks, jean shorts, or down to the lake. Much more blues vibe than country.
James McMurtry - Painting by numbers, We can't make it here, Levelland. One of the most talented songwriters in Texas (or anywhere else). Son of writer Larry McMurtry, he obviously inherited writing chops.
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