The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band knew John Denver had a hit on his hands when he first played it for them backstage in the early 1970s.

Jesse Plemons discusses his Golden Globe-nominated role in "Bugonia," reuniting with Tom Cruise on "Digger," and playing a ...

Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles — but he’s not the only celebrity to try their hand at politics. Pratt announced the news on January 7, 2026. “The system in Los Angeles isn’t ...

The musician’s Key West studio is wasting away near Margaritaville, but fans are feeling frisky over a proposal to turn it ...

His life sounds straight out of one of the country/folk/rock/Americana/blues songs he sings—a tale of working tradesman jobs, ...

Read on to remember the bright lights we lost this year, honored them in the order in which they passed. Born: Aug. 28, 1951 Died: Jan. 1, 2025 (stroke) Musician, the Osmond Brothers Born: July 26, ...

When Texas Standard first spoke with Bob Livingston about his new memoir, “Gypsy Alibi: A Gonzo Memoir,” it was before news about the passing of Texas music legend Joe Ely had become widespread. In ...

Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy ...

Fredericksburg, TEXAS, -- On my first night in Fredericksburg, I'm headed to one of my favorite dining spots, Hill & Vine Restaurant. While I am salivating at the thought of its southern staples ...

Memphis concert promoter Folk All Y'all will celebrate its 100th show on Dec. 17. The holiday-themed event, "Make the Yuletide Gay," will feature Crys Matthews, Heather Mae and Flamy Grant. The show ...

The bloody fight scene that opens musician Bob Livingston’s new memoir, “Gypsy Alibi: A Gonzo Memoir,” is as wild and memorable as the Texas music he helped create with Jerry Jeff Walker, Michael ...

[For over 15 years here at the Jambands.com, longtime contributor John Patrick Gatta maintained a steady dialogue with Todd Snider. They were going to speak yet again before Snider’s untimely passing.