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."
"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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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.
More
by Chelsea:
Benefitting Doug Smith
A young west Texas writer finds her voice among musicians, drinking
keg beer at a late night party in a North University art gallery.
And the beat goes on....
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
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
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.
Where:
Conference
Cafe 3216 4th Street
(NE Corner of 4th and Indiana, Lubbock, Texas 79410)
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!
Story by author Chris Oglesby
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