The Kaleidoscope Tour by Lauren Daigle was one such experience – a vibrant mosaic of funky fresh band members, soulful background vocals, friendship bracelets, signed shoes, and, of course, life-changing songs.
CONCERT RECAP: Lauren Daigle’s Kaleidoscope Tour shines bright at United Supermarkets Arena
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL RECAP: Outlaws & Legends Fest’s 13th year in Abilene full of great tunes and great community vibe
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sometime in early 2022, I was either driving home or driving to Fort Worth and along Highway 84 when a billboard caught my eye. It was for a music festival. Two days, one stage, and from what I could see, a pretty killer lineup. I remember Robert Earl Keen, Brent Cobb, Sammy Kershaw, and Jack […]
FESTIVAL RECAP: Concan’s Frio River Music Festival dodges rain and brings unforgettable weekend
March 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Concan, Texas is one of Texas’s hallmark Spring Break destinations. Home of the Frio River, home of Garner State Park, nestled in the Hill Country, so many Texans flock to the city every spring and summer to take in all of that. Well, except for me I guess. I have spent so many years looking […]
The Texas Festival Report: Spring and Summer 2024
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ladies and Gentlemen, festival season will be here before any of us know it. In a world where it seems like brand-new festivals are popping up every day and established festivals are growing, expanding, and still putting out killer lineups at the same rate, there can be a lot of confusion and a lot of […]
Concert Recap: How folk rock band Briscoe had the Cactus Theater on their feet
March 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Days before their show at the historic Cactus Theater, Zachary Sorrels and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Austin-based folk rock band Briscoe, comprised of Phillip Upton and Truett Heintzelman. We talked to them about the music community in Austin, what they’ve learned about live performances, and of course, Austin’s famous BBQ. My excitement […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Shane Smith & the Saints – Norther
March 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Four albums in, Shane Smith & the Saints are still pushing forward and still trying to break new ground. For an album that was recorded as sporadically and as chaotically as this one, you would never be able to tell listening to the final product.
An Interview with Briscoe
February 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Libby and Zachary got the opportunity to speak with Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton of the Americana folk-rock band Briscoe ahead of their show in Lubbock, Texas at Cactus Theater.
CONCERT RECAP: Colter Wall brought his “Little Songs” to West Texas and Buddy Holly Hall
January 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Canada-based country songwriter Colter Wall’s return to Lubbock was worth all the hype.
REVISITING 2023: An Interview with Rick Springfield
January 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
In August, I got the privilege and honor to interview the renowned Australian-American musician Rick Springfield ahead of his show at Lubbock’s own Cook’s Garage on August 22nd. The legendary singer-songwriter behind hits such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, and Affair of the Heart embarked on a nationwide tour with The Hooters, Paul […]
REVISITING 2023: Hoodoo Mural Festival 2023
January 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The morning of Saturday, September 30th, I took a short drive to Amarillo and entered Polk Street for what would be another year of one of the greatest block parties in West Texas at the HOODOO Mural Festival
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