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Fire in the Water, Earth in the Air: Legends of West Texas Music
by Christopher Oglesby
Published by the University of Texas Press:
"As a whole, the interviews create a portrait not only of Lubbock's musicians and artists, but also of the musical community that has sustained them, including venues such as the legendary Cotton Club and the original Stubb's Barbecue. This kaleidoscopic portrait of the West Texas music scene gets to the heart of what it takes to create art in an isolated, often inhospitable environment. As Oglesby says, "Necessity is the mother of creation. Lubbock needed beauty, poetry, humor, and it needed to get up and shake its communal ass a bit or go mad from loneliness and boredom; so Lubbock created the amazing likes of Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Terry Allen, and Joe Ely."




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"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


 

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New Story by Chris Oglesby

What I Learned at the Sandstorm Picnic - by Chris Oglesby

The author reflects on his rookie experience promoting the best NEW music from Legendary Lubbock.

 

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VISIT OUR GENERAL STORE!
Shop @ virtualubbock (via Amazon)
Author Chris Oglesby recommends quality West Texas music, literature, and DVDs.
In response to popular demand, virtualubbock.com is affiliated now with Amazon.com, in order to make it easy for you to shop for quality West Texas music, books, and DVDs, which are sure to please all virtualubbock.com fans. Please visit our STORE.

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New Articles by contributing writer Chelsea Roe

Sandstorm Picnic, Lubbock music showcase in Austin
The writer recounts her first travelling gig to cover the miracle that is Lubbock music and the recent invasion upon Austin by Lubbock's finest NEW musicians.

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New Essay by Johnny Hughes-author of Texas Poker Wisdom

Lubbock Then and Lubbock Now - Johnny Hughes muses about the rapidly waning west Texas culture which we celebrate in virtualubbock.

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RECENT INTERVIEWS

Doctor Skoob - Doug Haines, a/k/a/ Doctor Skoob, discusses with author Chris Oglesby the seredipitous events which led to life in Lubbock and music; Skoob's relationship with the Lubbock band Los Sonsabitches, guitar virtuoso David Brandon, and Lubbock's newest guitar phenom Shad Daughtery; what he has in common with Pat Green; performance art on the streets of Lubbock; and why another Lubbock musician has moved to Austin.

Lynda Kay ParkerLynda Kay Parker is the lead singer and tenor guitar player for Los Angeles-based rockabilly band Lonesome Spurs. In this interview with author Chris Oglesby, Lynda Kay reveals her familial background in Lubbock, her years at Texas Tech University, her decision to pursue a creative career in music, and how that choice may have saved her soul.
NEW VIDEO OF LYNDA KAY 3/13/08


Lynda Kay

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New Video Archives

 

Remember The Nelsons, MTV Basement Tapes champs in 1983?

Enjoy more archived videos by favorite Lubbock musicians
RECENTLY ADDED: LIVE @ "the Spoon" -
David Holt; Texas Belairs with Ponty Bone & R.C. Banks; Darren Welch

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Lubbock All-Stars DVD Available @ Tornado Gallery

The Lubbock All-Stars Reunion Concert and Book Signing, brought to you by Tornado Gallery and Chris Oglesby author of "Fire in the Water, Earth in the Air" is now available in its entirety on a three DVD set! Uncut, unabridged and completely uncensored, you can now own the Official "Bootleg" Video of the entire performance professionally recorded on September 7, 2007, in Lubbock, Texas.

Featuring historic and rare performances by Texas music legends: Joe Ely, Jimmie Gilmore, Tommy Hancock with the Sons of the Roadside Playboys and guest Patricia Vonne, Jay Boy Adams and the Roadhouse Scholars, Texas Belairs with Ponty Bone and RC Banks, Cary Swinney, Kenny Maines, Don Caldwell, Gonzo Bob Livingston, Wade Parks, Andy Eppler, Paul Bullock, and many more!
A must-have for any West Texas music fan, whether you were there or not. This video is sure to become a piece of history that will grow more valuable with time.

Orders may be placed by contacting Tony Greer at tornadogallery@aol.com or by visiting Tornado Gallery's webpage at tornado-gallery.com.
Local pickups can also be arranged by calling Larry Simmons at (806) 239-1891 so that you may purchase them directly from the gallery and save the shipping cost.The total price for the three DVD set, including tax and shipping is $38.00.

Please allow two weeks for delivery. The DVDs come professionally packaged in a single sized DVD case with the original ticket artwork by Randy Fisher on the cover.

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virtualubbock.com recommends:
Lubbock Songwriter Showcase/Open Mic Jam
@ Conference Cafe Every Wednesday Night!

They have 3 mics, drums, an 8 channel board, and 2 amps. Although they do prefer acoustic, you can bring out an electric band if you wish. People bring out their keys and plug right into the board. They welcome all types of music from country to rock to metal to hip-hop to jazz - horns, solo accoustic acts, solo key acts, everything.
JW know will back up anyone who needs guitar backup, and Joe Time will be there for drums. Again, please come on out and help make this event what it has been in the past! Let’s show everyone what the South Plains of Texas has to offer!

www.myspace.com/angiemonroemusic

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