“You definitely don’t have people thinking that vintage Western Swing is going to be a fat money maker and the accompanying attitude tends to marginalize it and make it seem like some fusty irrelevant genre when in reality, the music is filled with an incredible amount of joy and power,” said James. “We gave up on the traditional sense of commercial music years ago. All I know is that we play this music because we love it and I don’t think there’s any other band out there quite like us which is something I’m really proud of.” ... See MoreSee Less
Just out today....a little something different. We'll be heading back to the early 1930s soon enough, but for now, our first foray into the later half of the 20th Century! ... See MoreSee Less
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Alaska, Vancouver, and Washington state! Looking forward to some Pacific northwestern winter beauty!Alaska, Vancouver and Washington....Getting excited to come see you in ten days!! ... See MoreSee Less
Love her.....#sheros #lucinda Got to see Lucinda Williams last night with Charles Lloyd. The more time goes by, I realize how meaningful it is to me to get to see and meet women who have stayed in the game, persevered, toughed it out, and gone through all the epic, relentless BS that is required to succeed in the "...long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free" (Hunter S. Thompson), especially as a female. I found it surprisingly moving to talk with her, even so very briefly, and also inspirational to see what can happen when you just keep showing up, (and, of course, happen to be a poetic genius). ... See MoreSee Less