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Album Review

James McMurtry: Saint Mary Of The Woods

Read "Saint Mary Of The Woods" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Texas singer/songwriter James McMurtry imparts a high degree of literary insight to (perhaps inadvertently) parallel his famous dad, novelist Larry McMurtry. In any event, the vocalist’s penchant for intertwining his wry wit with cleverly articulated, Southern fried lyricism provides a distinct edge throughout. One component of the artist’s appeal resides within his understated delivery amid his ensemble’s non-intrusive but effective brand of Texas style country-rock. Essentially, McMurtry is an insightful storyteller who utilizes rests between verses. He lets you soak ...

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Opinion

James McMurtry On State of Texas, State Of The Music Business Plus The Digital Tip Jar [INTERVIEW]

James McMurtry On State of Texas, State Of The Music Business Plus The Digital Tip Jar [INTERVIEW]

Source: HypeBot

In this interview Brad Auerbach speaking with singer-songwriter and proud Austin resident James McMurtry about the rapid evolution of the music industry, and his thoughts on digital “tip jar" and artistic philanthropy in general. Guest post by Brad Auerbach on Forbes James McMurtry is one of America’s songwriting treasures. Too often just out of the mainstream spotlight, he is beloved by a steadily growing core of fans who appreciate his highly literate lyrics and infectious guitar work. A decade ago he ...

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Advocacy

James McMurtry: Free MP3 in Support of Occupy Movement

James McMurtry: Free MP3 in Support of Occupy Movement

Source: JamBase

FANS ENCOURAGED TO MAKE OWN MUSIC VIDEOS; BEST TO BE FEATURED ON JAMESMCMURTRY.COM Singer-songwriter James McMurtry is giving away free mp3s of his iconic political song “We Can't Make It Here" from his award-winning Childish Things in support of the Occupy movement. Fans are encouraged to use the free mp3 of “We Can't Make It Here" to create their own unique videos supporting the movement. The best of the best will be featured on James McMurtry's website. Click here to ...

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Recording

James McMurtry Albums Reissued: 'Childish Things' & 'Aught-Three'

James McMurtry Albums Reissued: 'Childish Things' & 'Aught-Three'

Source: conqueroo

Live album that marked McMurtry's re-emergence also to be released on vinyl for first time. The singer-songwriter will perform solo and also co-headline dates with the Bottle Rockets in 2011. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Childish Things and Live in Aught-Three, two of singer-songwriter James McMurtry's most popular albums, will be reissued by Lightning Rod Records on February 1, 2011. Live in Aught-Three has been remastered since its original 2004 release and will be available on vinyl for the first time. The deluxe double ...

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Recording

James McMurtry "Live in Europe" CD/DVD with Ian McLagan and Jon Dee Graham Readied for Oct. 13

James McMurtry "Live in Europe" CD/DVD with Ian McLagan and Jon Dee Graham Readied for Oct. 13

Source: conqueroo

Album cements McMurtry’s ability to make great live albums as augured by 2004’s Live in Aught-Three. Live in Europe available as CD/DVD set and collectors’ edition vinyl LP/DVD set.

AUSTIN, Texas — James McMurtry’s recent studio albums, 2005’s Childish Things and 2008’s Just Us Kids, earned him formidable accolades. The Village Voice called him “a poet of the people.” Stephen King, writing in Entertainment Weekly, pronounced him “the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation.” Yet a lot of current McMurtry ...

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Performance / Tour

James McMurtry Melds Literature and Lyrics

James McMurtry Melds Literature and Lyrics

Source: Michael Ricci

The singer-songwriter plays the Troubadour on Tuesday and says his music has always been character-driven.

For a long time, James McMurtry was skeptical of the whole notion that songs could be described as literary. He figured it was just a label that journalists stuck on him because his father was the novelist Larry McMurtry, author of “Lonesome Dove" and “The Last Picture Show." But when the younger McMurtry heard his fellow Texan Steve Earle describe songs as “literature you can ...

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Award / Grant

James McMurtry Sweeps Nominations

James McMurtry Sweeps Nominations

Source: conqueroo

McMurtry's breakthrough album, Just Us Kids, spent six weeks at #1 in Radio & Records and appeared on four charts in Billboard.

In tonight's announcement of nominees for the 2008 Americana Honors & Awards, James McMurtry was nominated in three categories: “Best Artist," “Best Album" and “Best Song." The album is his current CD, Just Us Kids (Lightning Rod Records), and the song is the controversial “Cheney's Toy." McMurtry was tied for most nominations.

Since the April 15 release of ...

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Recording

James McMurtry Announces Tour Behind New Album, 'Just Us Kids'

James McMurtry Announces Tour Behind New Album, 'Just Us Kids'

Source: conqueroo

AUSTIN, Texas - Singer/songwriter James McMurtry and his band will embark on a national tour to support his new album, Just Us Kids, on Lightning Rod Records. “We tour so we can make albums. We make albums so we can tour," said McMurtry. He backs up that statement with a 27-city tour beginning on the April 15 release date. McMurtry will play a pair of hometown shows at Austin's Continental Club before hitting the road for the seven- week run ...

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James McMurtry Free Download Song and Make-Your-Own Video Contest

James McMurtry Free Download Song and Make-Your-Own Video Contest

Source: conqueroo

"Cheney's Toy" available in time for Super Tuesday as free mp3 download via eMusic exclusive on Monday February 4

AUSTIN, Texas - Singer/songwriter James McMurtry is once again making a political statement through his music. On his new song “Cheney's Toy", McMurtry picks up where he left off with his controversial anthem “We Can't Make it Here." “Cheney's Toy" reminds us that the war in Iraq is still going on -- with veiled references to Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib and ...

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Recording

New James McMurtry Album on April 15, 2008, "Just Us Kids"

New James McMurtry Album on April 15, 2008, "Just Us Kids"

Source: conqueroo

Singer/songwriter makes a strong political statement on 'Just Us Kids' ...Joining McMurtry are the Heartless Bastards plus Jon Dee Graham, Ian McLagan and Timbuk3's Pat MacDonald

AUSTIN, Texas -- Lightning Rod Records will release singer/songwriter James McMurtry's new CD, titled Just Us Kids, on April 15, 2008. McMurtry's ninth album, which features 12 new songs, is a follow-up to 2005's critically acclaimed and award-winning project, Childish Things.

McMurtry has long been known as fine storyteller, but he has lately received ...

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Award / Grant

James McMurtry Wins Esky Award and Spot in the Austin Chronicle Hall of Fame

James McMurtry Wins Esky Award and Spot in the Austin Chronicle Hall of Fame

Source: conqueroo

AUSTIN, Texas - The awards continue to pile up for roots rocker James McMurtry. McMurtry, the 2006 winner of the Americana Music Association's Song and Album of there year, has just been awarded Esquire's 2007 Esky Award for “Biggest Agitator" in the April issue of the magazine. The “Agitator" tag refers to McMurtry's recent musical commentaries on the current state of the union - “We Can't Make It Here" and “God Bless America." The annual Esky Awards recognize musical achievement ...

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