The Yellow Rose of Texas
CLIFTON, Texas
Building Ecotopia: Clothes Made of Beer?
Building Ecotopia: Clothes Made of Beer? Some of the most comfortable natural garments are made of linen. Linen is made from flax. Flax is another plant that needs fewer chemical fertilizers and pesticides than cotton. It does well when grown organically. Linen jeans are especially comfortable and durable, and many men
A General Debate on Iraq: Odom vs. Petraeus
A General Debate on Iraq: Odom vs. Petraeus
Lt. General William E. Odom
General Odom, a retired three-star, is an all-star in my book. His testimony Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was a serious strategic analysis of our shockingly awful quicksand war in Iraq. The former Army Assistant Chief Of Staff for Intelligence spoke truth to power, just in case power was listening.
Rather than analyze his analysis, I can best simply present it to the interested reader. If you wonder why it is that you haven
Springtime For Dubya And Cheney
Springtime For Dubya And Cheney
Ah
Texas One-Step Campaign
Texas One-Step Campaign
Political bosses have been known to urge their lackeys to “vote early and often” in elections.
The phrase has even been turned into a running joke. But here in Texas we have a highly questionable system of selecting pledged delegates that not only allows, but encourages, voting twice in the same election.
After voting in the Democratic Primary a voter can return that evening and vote a second time in his precinct caucus. Both votes are for choosing pledged delegates: two-thirds of the pledged delegates are chosen by the primary votes and one-third by the caucus votes.
Thus of Texas
Houston Goes Into Exile With Cherokees
Houston Goes Into Exile With Cherokees During the first week of April 1829, Sam Houston sent his teenaged bride home to mother, decided to resign as governor of Tennessee and made preparations for a self-imposed exile among his boyhood friends, the Cherokees. Twenty years earlier, the 16-year-old had rebelled against his older brothers
No Strip Malls Left Behind A Walk Down
No Strip Malls Left Behind A Walk Down
More From The World Of
More From The World Of
Don
Don
Stop Feeding The Animals; They
Stop Feeding The Animals; They
Keep On Protestin
Keep On Protestin
UTFI Film
AUSTIN
Austin’s ‘Best New Band 2007’ To Release First Studio Album — The Band of Heathens Follow Live DVD Release With Self-Titled Studio Debut
The Band of Heathens Follow Live DVD Release With Self-Titled Studio Debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Immensely popular Austin-based musicians The Band of Heathens take one more step beyond their Texas borders when they unveil their self-titled studio release on May 20. The five “rough around the edges” members of The Band of Heathens have a grit and authenticity reminiscent of other notable fan-driven rock bands like Little Feat, The Black Crowes and Drive-By Truckers.
Known for their live recordings, The Band of Heathens present a polished studio album that showcases the individuals who came together partly by accident and marks their actualization into a unified band.
The Band of Heathens were making a name for themselves long before they actually had their present moniker. While performing in other bands at the same venue, the guys began to jam together and were affectionately called the Heathens. Before long, the Austin press picked up on the name, which later evolved into The Band of Heathens. The Band of Heathens’ brand of Southern rock soon garnered the Austin Music Awards “Best New Band of the Year” accolade in 2007.
Living and performing in the live music capital of the U.S., The Band of Heathens have been able to forge musical relationships with local luminaries, many of whom contribute their talents to the new record. Produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard, the studio release features guests Stephen Bruton, Patty Griffin and Gurf Morlix. With no single front man, Ed Jurdi, Gordy Quist, and Colin Brooks are each showcased in their vocal delivery, songwriting and guitar interplay. The unified front downstage is cemented by a heavy groove courtesy of Seth Whitney on bass and John Chipman on drums.
Touring all over the United States has also added layers of flavor to their songs. With raucous favorites like, “Bumblebee” and “Jenny Was a Keeper,” the audience participation is a key ingredient. The guys definitely do not disappoint those looking for a live vibe on their latest record. The Band of Heathens’ fans will eat up the buoyancy of “Cornbread” and the old time rhythm of “Jackson Station.” Conducive to dancing and swaying, the release is a record that, refreshingly, does not take itself too seriously. There is a comfort and ease in the material and lyrics; a perfect marriage of roots and jam allows the casual tone of the songs work anywhere from a back porch party to a packed club.
Even in their studio effort it is clear The Band of Heathens loves playing this music they create together. The five will continue their aggressive touring schedule supporting the new material and honor the relationship with their fans. The studio release will make their creative m
Keith
We had a long boat ride to return to the boat ramp. The tide was low and I was having to pay close attention where I was. It had been an exceptional day of fishing with the tide filling more than 2 feet. As the tide fell, the trout and redfish had gone on a feeding binge. We caught more than 40 trout and 15 redfish between the two of us. Sometimes you get lucky and hit it right. When the tide falls, fish tend to turn on. But the lower the water gets, the more dangerous it is to navigate. We were traveling at a speed of more than 55 mph. The depth was less than 14″ inches but it was deep enough for my V hull Skeeter. We had only about 30 miles to go to reach the ramp when I hit something and the motor was instantly in trouble and stopped running. Smack dab in the middle of nowhere with no other boats around I began to worry. We had several hours until dark and I didn
AgriLife Researcher Examines Wildfire Impact On South Texas Wildlife
UVALDE – Dr. Jim Gallagher, Texas AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist, has seen the effects of many fires in his career. “I
Travelers To Mexico Need Passport Next Year
AUSTIN, Texas
Texas Adds Jobs For 10th Straight Month
DALLAS, Texas
Bush
BOSTON, Mass.
