Fire in the Water, Earth in the Air: Legends
of West Texas Music by Christopher Oglesby Published by the University
of Texas Press: "Indeed, Oglesby's introduction of more
than two dozen musicians who called Lubbock home should be required
reading not only for music fans, but for Lubbock residents and
anyone thinking about moving here. On these pages, music becomes
a part of Lubbock's living history."
- William Kerns, Lubbock Avalanche Journal
BOOK BOOGIE/LUBBOCK ALL-STARS DVD - available from Tornado
Gallery Celebrate the Anniversary of "Fire in the Water, Earth
in the Air" by ordering the DVD recording of the One Year
Anniversary Concert in Lubbock
Amanda Shires video "Detroit or Buffalo"
- made in Lubbock by Lubbockians
Lubbock's own Amanda Shires is breaking out this year as one of Americana's best young songwriters and performers. American Songwriter Magazine has announced Amanda in the Top 5 songwriters of 2011 (topping such heavyweights as Tom Waits and Paul Simon). Amanda's 2011 CD release "Carrying Lightning"has been earning major kudos. This summer Lubbock nativeTim Harman directed the video for Amanda's recording of "Detroit or Buffalo" (written by Barbara Keith of Stone Coyotes, the only cover song Amanda performs on Carrying Lightning). This video was shot entirely in Lubbock and features Amanda's friends Lubbock musicians Daniel Fluitt and Kris Killingsworth (Thrift Store Cowboys), Brandon Adams (The Sad Bastards), and Amanda's frequent songwriting and touring partner Rod Picott. Many other Lubbockians* stepped up to contribute space and props for this colorful video.We know how to make music and fun in Lubbock!
Tim Harman, Daniel Fluitt, Amanda Shires, Rod Picott
photo by Abbie Normal
Lubbock folk who worked on the video: Tim Harman - Director Don Benson - Director of Photography (not from lubbock but shot Squarehead video 20 + years ago in Lubbock) Chris Caddel - 1st Assistant Director Cole Hasie - Art Director Kendall Rabon - Stylist Tom Copeland - Ex- Texas Film Commissioner sat in sun all day with hands on bumpers giving the car a rocking motion Digital Base Productions - Location production company - provided camera and grip support The Bijou Salon - they nailed the hair on the 4 Gossipers
The dozens of incredible vintage vehicles - all Lubbock Based
The Ex-Masked raider brought the horse
A Few Dallas folk where here - but 90% Lubbock Folk
Oglesby House Concert IX: Tori Vasquez & Micah Vasquez
November 19, 2011
We are expecting a BIG future for Lubbock music legacy Tori Vasquez and are very proud to have hosted her in our ninth Oglesby House Concert. Tori blew us away in our south Austin home with this powerful performance.
Tori Vasquez was born in Shallowater TX, the youngest daughter of Lubbock music legend Junior Vasquez. Tori has been performing music in Lubbock most of her young life, with journeys to LA to record an EP with acclaimed producer and Lubbock native Clif Magness, and to New York City to compete at the National Mountain Stage NewSong Contest in 2010.
Her older brother Micah Vasquez accompanied Tori. Micah has a reputation as one of the best bassists and guitar players on the South Plains.
The virtualubbock General Store now has a page featuring MP3s available for purchasing from Amazon, entire albums and individual tracks, by legendary Lubbock artists such as Joe Ely, The Flatlanders, Cary Swinney, Andy Eppler, the Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Amanda Shires, and more!!!
Spotlight on Lubbock! LoneStarMusic magazine vol. 4, issue 3 spotlights musicians from Lubbock.
Joe Ely is on the cover. Editor Richard Skanse gives kudos to author Chris Oglesby in his "Notes from the Editor" column on page 2, and yours truly contributes FOUR (4) articles, including: a profile of Amanda Shires; profile of Cary Swinney, a true hidden gem; an introduction of three "New Faces" :William Clark Green, Brandon Adams, & Charlie Shafter; and a venue spotlight on The Blue Light Live.
Also featured in this special Lubbock edition: a great interview by Skanse with Ely, whose new album is "Satisfied at Last." Also, a complete discography review of Ely's entire catalog, including work with Flatlanders, Los Super Seven, and more. There is review of Amanda Shires' excellent new workCarrying Lightning. Musician Eric Hisaw provides a great study on Lloyd Maines and Jesse Taylor as a power guitar duo, especially in the Joe Ely Band, andan interview with Bobby Keys; Eric reveals stories which the Rolling Stone and friend of Beatles never told yours truly; an interview with Jimmie Dale Gilmore; a reminiscence by Colin Gilmore about growing up on the weird side of Lubbock; another by Austin deejay & Lubbock native Chris Mosser, who describes the reality of growing up in the most legendary of music towns.
The Traveling Salesman were a popular Lubbock rock-n-roll band in the 1960s and '70s. Former Salesman and Vevleteen Dan Atcheson has provided this website with music by the Traveling Salesmen. Enjoy!
"Yes, Mike, you are correct: Love is never wrong. Except that makes no sense whatsoever. Jesus loves me, this I know. "
Author Chris Oglesby has been writing a series of short fiction stories set in Lubbock, dealing with the topics of music, sports, politics, and religion; these are all ripe subjects for discussion in West Texas.
Trey Yancy was a student at Texas Tech when keyboardist and unofficial jam leader Dee Purkeypile introduced him to perhaps the coolest music jam in the history of Texas.