Music News from the Big Bend of Texas
La Roja and I went to the Starlight Theatre last night to see Bruce Salmon with Amanda Kitchens on Accordion and Janie Cowan on upright Bass.
Due to life happening, Bruce and Janie didn’t make it so Amanda and Garner Sloan played- and a fine show it was.
They’re both seasoned professional musicians who make their living traveling the country playing their songs. Together, Continue reading “Amanda Kitchens and Garner Sloan – Last Minute Show at the Starlight”
Four years ago, John Hogan and Maria Moss had the bright idea of hosting a TVZ tribute. It’s turned into an annual event attracting performers and listeners from all over the Southwest.
Now hosted by Butch Hancock, who had a personal connection with Townes, it’s a night of celebration of Townes’ music.
This year’s show featured performances by Butch and Rory Hancock, J.P. Schwartz, Bonnie, Alex and Marti Whitmore, and many others.
The Starlight was packed- standing room only, so I left before the show was over.
Here’s how it looked to me.
Continue reading “Townes Van Zandt Terlingua Tribute – 2017”