THE PLAYLIST: Levon Helm, Beastie Boys, Elvis Aug 4, 2009
The sound of Lefty Frizzell and John Anderson, but darker and crazed. Hello It's Me Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs. (USA Today -- Life)
Tanya Tucker, 'My Turn' Jul 20, 2009
Tucker is right at home with Faron Young s honky-tonking Wine Me Up, Buck Owens s twang-coated Love s Gonna Live Here (with Jim Lauderdale on harmony), the Tex-Mex bite of Is Anybody Goin to San Antone (with longtime Ry Cooder mate Flaco Jiminez on accordion), and further nuggets by George Jones, Merle Haggard, Lefty Frizzell. you get the picture. (Boston Globe)
Country star Merle Haggard stands tall Mar 30, 2009
As his career nears the half-century mark, Haggard's imprint is as deeply etched on the music as those of the spiritual forebears he so admires - Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Lefty Frizzell - and he has lived out his Bakersfield childhood dreams beyond imagination. But right now, the country music immortal is feeling very mortal. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Harmony heaven Mar 26, 2009
" "Lefty's Old Guitar" injects a little more country feel into New South's bluegrass. The plaintive title song is told from the perspective of a discarded Lefty Frizzell guitar. "Rickey Wasson, my guitar player, played it for me," Crowe said. "He knew I was a big Lefty fan. So, when I heard it, I said we've got to record this song. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Vinsons convert building into showcase Mar 3, 2009
a gospel singer and brother of the late Lefty Frizzell. Ed filmed the video in Nashville, came back to Keokuk and put the video together in town. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Phosphorescent's trail of heartache and hard living Feb 27, 2009
"To Willie" is an homage modeled after Nelson's "To Lefty From Willie," his 1977 tribute album to country star Lefty Frizzell, but Houck steers clear of the obvious choices. No "On the Road Again" or "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.". (Boston Globe)
Alaska honky-tonker returns Feb 15, 2009
My comfort song is anything from the old honky-tonkers: Merle Haggard, Lefty Frizzell, George Jones or Floyd Tillman. My comfort footwear are Ariat cowboy boots unless my wife is making me exercise. (Anchorage Daily News)
