Billy Joe Shaver

Essentials: The Top 10 Billy Joe Shaver albums

June 1, 2023 Clint West 4

Billy Joe Shaver is one of a particular brand of people that seem to populate americana music; a legend within the genre, but virtually unknown outside of it. One measure of the esteem in which he […]

Something for the long weekend: Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams “Live Forever”

August 26, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it for another week dear reader, and we leave you with news that New West Records and Pedernales Records have announced details of ‘Live Forever: A Tribute To Billy Joe Shaver’, a new 12-track […]

The Song Remains: Billy Joe Shaver 1939 – 2020

October 30, 2020 Clint West 0

Famously described by Willie Nelson as “the greatest living songwriter” Billy Joe Shaver led an eventful and often tragic life before succumbing to a massive stroke at the age of 81. Although he will perhaps be […]

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Something for the weekend: Lambchop featuring Justin Vernon “Weakened”

May 8, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a brand new track from Kurt Wagner’s Lambchop outfit who have announced details of their new album Punching The Clown which […]

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Cut Throat Finches “High Horse”

May 8, 2026 0

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Zoh Amba to tour Europe and UK in autumn 2026

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Zoh Amba, who previously announced their Matador debut album, Eyes Full, which is out on 5th June 2026, has shared details of a run of UK and European tour dates. The European leg kicks off on […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Billy Joe Shaver albums

Something for the long weekend: Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams “Live Forever”

The Song Remains: Billy Joe Shaver 1939 – 2020

Something for the weekend: Lambchop featuring Justin Vernon “Weakened”

Cut Throat Finches “High Horse”

Zoh Amba to tour Europe and UK in autumn 2026

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