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I Am a Snowflake – A Tale of Artistic Cowardice

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023randylewisbrown1

“I am a snowflake, I fell from heaven There is no other just like me I am in wonder of my existence My perfect symmetry” By Randy Brown (Before I added Lewis) From the album “But Wait, There’s More…” This month I am quoting my own song. “I Am a Snowflake” which was originally released […]

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How Terribly Strange To Be Seventy

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022randylewisbrown2

“Can you imagine us years from today Sharing a park bench quietly? How terribly strange to be seventy” Old Friends by Paul Simon Old Friends was written by Paul Simon at age twenty-four. That to me is an amazing fact. How could a person of that age possibly even dare to write a song from […]

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REVIEW: Lauderdale’s “Game Changer”: A Legend at His Best

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022Mark Pelavin0

Jim Lauderdale — Game Changer Review by Mark Pelavin Game Changer is Americana icon Jim Lauderdale’s 35th album, a body of work whose quality and quantity clearly mark him as a Nashville institution.  In fact, this year he is nominated for the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame which would be added to his Lifetime Achievement […]

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Money or What it Costs to Make Music

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022randylewisbrown2

“Money, It’s a crime Share it fairly, but don’t take a slice of my pie Money, So they say Is the root of all evil today” Written by Roger Waters and recorded by Pink Floyd “Money” is a song off Pink Floyd’s record breaking album “Dark Side of the Moon”. Released in 1973 on Harvest […]

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Almost Woodstock — Kerrville

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022randylewisbrown0

Almost Woodstock — Kerrville Well I came across a child of God, he was walking along the road! And I asked him tell where are you going, this he told me:! Well, I’m going down to Yasgur’s farm, going to join in a rock and roll band.! Got to get back to the land, set […]

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Why I Am Not Leaving Spotify

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022randylewisbrown2

“Don’t let it bring you down It’s only castles burning Find someone who’s turning And you will come around” Don’t Let It Bring You Down – Neil Young – After The Goldrush – 1970 Let me start this column off by saying that despite what some folks say, artists have every right to express their […]

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Show Review: Pat Byrne and David Tribble in Fort Worth

January 31, 2022February 1, 2022jamestdavid0

Pat Byrne and David Tribble in Fort Worth The Post at River East A cold night came to a close in grand fashion at the Post at River East in Fort Worth Tx.  The night began with a chilly but much enjoyed set by local musician Jacob Furr in the courtyard.  I sat listening enjoying […]

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Interview: Reed Turchi Has Chosen Love

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020Tim Regan1

With two albums coming out on February 19th, 2021 (I’ve Chosen Love & Creosote Flats), Americana troubadour Reed Turchi seems to be in constant motion.  I caught up with him recently as he was filming a live taping for Bud’s Presents #Live and Direct in Austin TX. Americana Highways: I really dig the song “I’ve Chosen […]

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Playlist: Americana Highways’ “Downstate” on Apple Music

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020Rodney Metoyer0

Introducing Americana Highways’ NEW PLAYLIST, “Downstate,” curated by Rodney Metoyer on Apple Music!  Follow to listen to fresh updates twice a month.  You may also find the top three winners, or more,  from our monthly reader poll for favorite new album the month before mixed in with other new Americana and roots rock songs, PLUS […]

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Video: Little Orange Room Sessions: Dead Horses

October 4, 2019October 3, 2019Tyler Fortier0

Little Orange Room Sessions is a one-take, one-shot, “living-room”-style performance video series recorded in Eugene, Oregon. Each two-song session is recorded in the 125 square feet that I use for mixing, producing, and sometimes even recording entire albums. Little Orange Room Sessions grew out of my crazy love of music and mixing, a growing curiosity […]

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