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 […]