Son Volt’s Surprise Show Stays Secret

“It really wasn’t a surprise, was it?” asked Jay Farrar

"...word. Such was the case with Sunday night’s underappreciated Son Volt performance at the Moody Theater’s new sister club,..."

April 18, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Son Volt Hasn’t Changed

Jay Farrar’s trio lets the songs do the heavy lifting live

"...June performance, the Wilco singer charmed with his customary between-song knee-slappers and witty anecdotes. Friday night, Jay Farrar left..."

Nov. 16, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow

Dust In the Air

Q&A with Jay Farrar of Son Volt

"...I’ve referred to Son Volt as the premier American roots-rock band of our..."

Nov. 11, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Recommended

Son Volt

"...will get to see Jay Farrar's vehicle for world-weary songs rooted in musical Americana (Son Volt's debut, Trace, is..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Feature

Big Wheel Keep On Turning

Bluegrass, new grass, song grass, tropical grass – roll some Old Settler's Music Fest

"...out and dig it, and whether it's Michael Franti, Son Volt, or Del McCoury leading the sing-along, we'll be..."

April 19, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Live Shots

"...Hales on upright bass, Ephriam Owens on trumpet, J.J. Johnson on drums, and an extended visit from Elias Haslanger..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Music Feature

Bauhaus

"...Roger Wallace photograph by John Carrico It was the song the seething, sold-out coven had been waiting the entire..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Feature

Music Reviews

"...of the whole "alternative country" scene, there's not much reason to buy this if you already own Wilco, Son..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...year's South by Southwest conference? You are only one person, with two legs, three days, and four nights. You..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Son Volt

"...Son VoltHonky Tonk (Rounder)..."

April 19, 2013 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

ACL Music Fest Interviews

"...Son Volt..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Jay Farrar, Anders ParkerThe Mercury, January 27

"...mike, he covered familiar territory and played some new songs, but the set never shook the feel of an..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Hess

The Wisdom of Years

Whatever Way the Wind Blows

"...To hear Willis tell it, the only thing more personally traumatic than her years as a square peg in..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Catching On

No Depression Magazine

"...magazine that draws its name from a Carter Family song of the Thirties, an Uncle Tupelo album, and an..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Record Reviews

"...a terrible fit. The Clash, they can cover the Sonny Curtis tune first made famous by the Bobby Fuller..."

May 9, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...of soul and a lotta pop on their recent six-song EP, A Crescent Honeymoon. Also from Oakland, the Cost..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Faster Than Sound: Ryan Bingham Warms Up His Western Festival

Onetime local Americana star inaugurates his fest on a chilly day in Luckenbach

"...Live Nation, following national trends toward artist-curated events. Fighting unseasonably chilly weather and harsh winds, the Western Music Festival..."

April 19, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Son Volt

"...Son VoltAmerican Central Dust (Rounder)..."

July 3, 2009 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Son Volt

Live shot

"...Son Volt..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

The Great Roots-Rock Scare of '96

The Americana Chart, Alternative Country, and Austin

"...where he worked with Robert Earl Keen, and Jon Grimson of Nashville, who worked for the alternative department of..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Music Feature

The Sound and the Fury

Monsters of Folk drummer Will Johnson continues demonstrating monstrous musical and compositional gifts

"...By his own account, Will Johnson plays drums like a frustrated guitarist...."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Son Volt

DVDnds

"...Live From Austin, TX (New West)Richard Thompson..."

July 1, 2005 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Al No Go Ryko Solo

"...Buick show without shots of Jaegermeister?) "There goes my personality," cracks Escovedo, adding that Glenn Benavidez may have to..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Music Column

More OSMF Bluegrass Pick(er)s & Sleepers

"...sharp suits, big smiles, and his fivepiece – including sons Ronnie and Robbie – sharing one microphone. McCoury arrives..."

April 15, 2016 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 National

One hundred lines of album art

"...1) Tedeschi Trucks Band, Made Up Mind (Sony Masterworks)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Feature

Best Music of 2013 (So Far)

Geezerville rounds up the class of 2013

"...Veterans Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison, Slaid Cleaves, Dale Watson, and Terry Allen made albums..."

July 10, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Falling Cars and Junkyard Dogs: Portraits of a Musical Life

Those looking for mentions of Jeff Tweedy should turn elsewhere

"...Kerouac, Stein, Bukowski, and Burroughs. He rarely reflects on songwriting or working with his renowned bands, Uncle Tupelo and..."

June 21, 2013 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Final Lineup for Old Settler’s Announced

The Hill Country’s rite of spring diversifies – again

"...Del McCoury joined by funkateer Michael Franti, a reunited Son Volt, and UK soulman James Hunter (also at SXSW),..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

More Flava Than Juicy Fruit

Wednesday Night SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...traded in roots-rockin' for a more experimental brand of singer-songwriter fare on last year's Man vs. Beast. With a..."

March 10, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Claymores

"...Uncle Tupelo. After several listens, the same. Not unlike Son Volt or Wilco, but with more drinking references. Melodic..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Review by David Lynch

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