The Flatlanders’ Centennial

Whole Hogg with the Lubbock trio’s “Borderless Love”

"...During their 90-minute hootenanny Friday at Hogg Auditorium, the Flatlanders revisited a mantra on new millennial restart Now Again...."

June 27, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Flatlanders Create a Defining Album During Their Pandemic Pause

West Texas trio unearths a Treasure of Love

"...Wrangling the three songwriters together remains one of the Flatlanders' biggest challenges, even in a virtual setting. Yet the..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Flatlanders Album Review

Treasure of Love (Rack’em Records/Thirty Tigers)

"...designation: essential. If forced to listen to one sole Flatlanders disc on your ventilator – take only one album..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Spotlight: The Flatlanders

Still cut-ups after all these years

"...Redford's people jumped at Ely's offer to regroup the Flatlanders for 1998's The Horse Whisperer soundtrack, the trio of..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Flatlanders: Now It's Now Again

West Texas Beatles finally have their tale told

"...The Flatlanders: Now It's Now Againby John T. Davis University of Texas..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...moose suit unload an equipment truck. Behind it, the Flatlanders van skids to a stop and its occupants execute..."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Interview: Colin Gilmore

Austin’s Flatlanders scion grew up with the right mentors

"...to the point that even his dad’s band the Flatlanders have recorded some of his songs...."

March 15, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

His Year

Colin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore split the family tree

"...up to be his year. It began with the Flatlanders – Joe Ely, Butch Hancock, and his father, Jimmie..."

Aug. 12, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Letters at 3AM

The Flatlanders' collective voice of experience still dares the odds and rings true.

"...each other from country to country, there are the Flatlanders floating above the frantic headlines, singing irrepressibly joyful and..."

July 26, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Dancing About Architecture

KUT gets a facelift; the Flatlanders resurrect.

"...The Flatlanders Go West..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Son of the Circus

Twistin' in the Wind

"...accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, paired with fellow Flatlanders Gilmore and Butch Hancock, or more likely, as leader..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

You Coulda Walked Around the World

The LBJ of Lone Star songwriters lays siege to the Cactus Cafe

"...accompanied by Lost Gonzo Band bassist Bob Livingston, plus Flatlanders drummer Pat Manske on cajon and Wimberley's Eppy the..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

One week after the Hole in the Wall closes, the Black Cat burns down.

"...The Flatlanders are currently on an extensive summer tour in support..."

July 12, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Flatlanders

Texas platters

"...The Flatlanders Live '72 (New West)..."

July 16, 2004 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

More a Man Than a Legend

Observing as the golden-throated Flatlander becomes a record-label executive

"...Windcharger Music label. Second is a reunion of the Flatlanders, the Lubbock songwriting triumvirate (Gilmore, Hancock, and Joe Ely)..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Panhandle Rambler

Walkabout with Joe Ely

"...musician for 45 years, beginning with alt.country godfathers the Flatlanders before sojourning solo through 18 studio albums of Tex-centric..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Flatlanders

"...The FlatlandersHills and Valleys (New West)..."

April 17, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Flatlanders
Newport Folk Festival,
Newport, Rhode Island, August 4

"...The FlatlandersNewport Folk Festival,..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Music Feature by Mike Quinn

Off the Record

Handicapping the decade in Austin music and playing favorites for the Chronicle Music Poll

"...5) THE FLATLANDERS Hills and Valleys (New West) [2009]..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Steve Earle, Flatlanders, Robert Earl Keen, Susan Tedeschi

CD/DVD

"...Steve EarleLive From Austin TX (New West) The Flatlanders Live From Austin TX (New West) Robert Earl KeenLive..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

The Flatlanders

Texas platters

"...The Flatlanders Wheels of Fortune (New West) Maybe this Flatlanders thing..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Dancing About Architecture

Hole is on hold, as is Abra Moore's new album, though American Analog Set may be dead and the Mercury's Hip Hop Humpday is definitely. Meanwhile, John Kunz fights back, and Don Imus raises the Flatlanders flag. Whew!

"...to a challenge by radio/television "personality" Don Imus, the Flatlanders earned a spot in the regular rotation of Los..."

July 26, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Flatlanders

Texas Platters

"...The FlatlandersNow Again (New West) In the spring of 1972, Jimmie..."

May 24, 2002 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

A Sound Salvation

Austin's Class of 2000

"...of shows this winter and spring with the reunited Flatlanders (Gilmore, Hancock, and Joe Ely) should also help promote..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Dancing About Architecture

TV crews come to cover Austin's music scene as more musicians split for more lucrative climes; the Flatlanders keep it intimate, and more stuff happens, too.

"...Amid multiple queries as to whether the Flatlanders will also play SXSW this year, Brent Grulke says..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...hours. 4) Swimming With the Stars: Alejandro Escovedo + Flatlanders Covers (2002)..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Flatlanders

"...The FlatlandersThe Odessa Tapes (New West)..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

God Loves Ya When You Swim

Behind the scenes of this week's Billy Joe Shaver cover shoot

"...same group's reaction, then, the following month when the Flatlanders' camp provided then Art Director Taylor Holland with mouthwatering..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Rod Kennedy's 80th birthday

"...these years," reminisced Butch Hancock, who appeared with the Flatlanders at the first festival in 1972 after Peter Yarrow..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Flatlanders

Live Shot

"...The FlatlandersTexas Union Ballroom, June 4..."

June 12, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

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