Josh Williams — ‘Modern Day Man’ Label: Rounder Records The cover of Josh Williams’ ‘Modern Day Man’ says it all. This is art. It’s a pure and simple portrait of artist and instrument. It looks like a portrait from time past, when those being photographed were required to sit still for an unnaturally long time … Continue reading
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New Blues/Rock: Van Wilks’ ’21st Century Blues’
Van Wilks — ’21st Century Blues’ Label: Texas ’51 Records Ummm, yeah. This is exactly what this kind of music should sound like. Van Wilks’ new album, ’21st Century Blues,’ makes it clear from the first note that you can count on him to bridge the past of blues-rock guitar’s legendary legacy and the future. … Continue reading
Two Weeks Until The First Serve Of The 2016 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship
It’s almost that time again. The time when Texas hospitality, red clay and good weather (we hope) come together with a superior list of players hoping to win the the 2016 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. The tournament takes place April 4-10 at River Oaks Country Club in Houston. Here is … Continue reading
Djokovic Defeats Raonic In BNP Paribas Desert Heat Without Even Breaking A Sweat
Novak Djokovic defeated Milos Raonic in the BNP Paribas’ men’s singles final in Indian Wells today. The desert heat reached a high of 94 degrees, making a must-attend March event for tennis fans weary of winter, yet Djokovic didn’t even seem to break a sweat in eliminating Raonic. In the 1 hour, 17 minute match, Djokovic … Continue reading
Countdown To The ACM Awards (List of Nominees)
It’s almost time for the 51st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. This year’s show will be hosted by Dierks Bentley and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan. The ACM Awards will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena … Continue reading
BNP Paribas Results (Friday, March 18th)
Defending men’s doubles champions Jack Sock (USA) and Vasek Pospisil (CAN) will get the chance to win the title again at this year’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. They fought hard to take a semifinal victory 4-6, 6-3, 12-10 over Spaniards Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez Friday. It took saving a tie-break match point, but … Continue reading
BNP Paribas Results (Thursday, March 17th)
RESULTS – THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 2016 Singles – Quarter-finals [15] D. Goffin (BEL) d [10] M. Cilic (CRO) 76(4) 62 [12] M. Raonic (CAN) d [13] G. Monfils (FRA) 75 63 Doubles – Semi-finals [7] P. Herbert (FRA) / N. Mahut (FRA) d [8] E. Roger-Vasselin (FRA) / N. Zimonjic (SRB) 46 63 10-6 Doubles … Continue reading
Nadal Defeats A. Zverev To Reach BNP Paribas Open Quarterfinals
While many might have expected former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal to defeat rising tennis star Alexander Zverev, they may not have expected Nadal to have to fight off a match point to do so. But Nadal did, and that victory puts him into the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals. After escaping a tight third set … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Dave Adkins’ Self-Titled Album
Dave Adkins — ‘Dave Adkins’ Label: Mountain Fever Records With his new self-titled album, Dave Adkins debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums Chart. And for good reason: the vocal power Adkins unleashes on well-chosen song after song has resulted in an album that is one of the first ‘must-have’ bluegrass collections of 2016. … Continue reading
Davis Cup: Jack Sock Win Brings US Victory Over Uzbekistan
Growing up, Jack Sock dreamt of being on the U.S. Davis Cup team. As he stated, going into the weekend, “There’s no better feeling than putting on the red, white and blue and playing for your country.” Chances are, his experience this week was even better than any dream he had. Not only did he … Continue reading
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