A world-class show in a perfect setting Oct 7, 2008
It is a realm where Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Nashville rebel Steve Earle loom large. Only in the world of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is Emmylou Harris a queen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
40,000 enjoy Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Oct 6, 2008
Saturday he planned to stay close to the festival's main stage at the east end of Speedway Meadow, Banjo Stage, where Hellman favorites such as Emmylou Harris, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Steve Earle would be performing after he told his banjo story. "It's a great lineup," he said, "after a shaky start.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Whom to see and when. Oct 3, 2008
Jimmie Dale Gilmore: 11-11:35 a.m.. Laurie Lewis and Friends: 11:55 a.m.-12:35 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Texas Music Legend Joe Ely Sends His DNA and Nobel Laureate Insights into Space Aug 21, 2008
"As a resident of Texas, I am thrilled to be in the company of Joe Ely; as a member of the human race, I am humbled to be carrying the messages of some of our greatest minds, said NCsoft executive producer, Richard Garriott.About Joe ElyJoe Ely (born February 9, 1947 in Amarillo, Texas) is a Grammy Award winning American singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music touches on honky-tonk, country and rock and roll. He has had a genre-crossing career, performing with Bruce Springsteen, Los... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Plant, Krauss set for 8th Hardly Strictly fest Aug 12, 2008
Among the Hardly Strictly regulars returning this year will be Hazel Dickens, Steve Earle, Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, Robert Allen Keen, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Ricky Skaggs. Hellman's bluegrass band, the Wronglers, will also appear. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Shout! nabs High Tone catalog Apr 1, 2008
Their first release was Cray's "Bad Influence." Indie label, which would move to Southern California in the 1990s, was also home to Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Buddy and Julie Miller, Big Sandy, Dale Watson, Tom Russell, Hank Thompson and Chris Smither. Shout. (Variety)
NCAA women's tournament: Lady Griz got rhythm, they've got music Mar 22, 2008
Goodbye Ol' Missoula has been covered by a host of singers, including Emmie Lou Harris and, most recently, Jimmie Dale Gilmore. It seems to be the one that keeps coming up again and again, Micklus said. (Missoulian, MT)
South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference & Festival - Making Connections Feb 27, 2008
This year's show features an array of only-in-Texas acts including South Carolina by Birth, Texas by Choice: The Songs of Walter Hyatt starring David Ball (of Uncle Walt's Band), Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Warren Hood, the Belleville Outfit, Colin Gilmore, Taylor Hyatt, and Audrey Ball; San Marcos native Roy Head and American Idol finalist Sundance Head with Gene Kurtz, Burnin' Mike Vernon, Mike Buck; Houston cult band The Judy's (David Bean, Jeff Walton, and Dane Cessac); Honeydripper star Gary... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pick out a box set for every musical taste Nov 23, 2007
American Music: The HighTone Records StoryHighTone, 4 CDs/1 DVD, $60Foundation: The Oakland-based roots-music label celebrates more than two decades of releases with a box, thematically divided into discs of blues (including Robert Cray's first releases), rock (Dave Alvin, Joe Ely), country (Buddy Miller, the late Hank Thompson) and singer/songwriters (Tom Russell, Jimmie Dale Gilmore). Frills: The DVD features 16 videos from Russell, Ely, Alvin and other roster luminaries. (USA Today -- Life)
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival delivers a feast of musical jams Oct 9, 2007
An all-Lone Star bill ran down the meadow on the Arrow Stage, with Texas troubadours James McMurtry and Jimmy LaFave sharing the stage with the Flatlanders, a hard-rocking collaboration between songwriters Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock, made all the more so when joined for the occasion by the king of twang, guitarist Bill Kirchen. T Bone Burnett returned from his triumphant Friday appearance with guest John Mellencamp to put on his own rock show to end the Arrow's day. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Willie To Be Honored As Ambassador For Peace Sep 28, 2007
Ray Wylie Hubbard and Jimmie Dale Gilmore are also scheduled to perform. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Woody Guthrie's music, alive and well Sep 4, 2007
But the "Mermaid Avenue" project was merely the kickoff for a songwriting binge that has found Guthrie collaborating from the grave on Hanukkah songs with the Klezmatics, on punk-rock anthems with the Dropkick Murphys, on German cabaret numbers with Wenzel, on Delta blues with Corey Harris, on Texas campfire songs with Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and on a classical suite with David Amram. Currently writing with Guthrie are Lou Reed, the jazz bassist Rob Wasserman, the cabaret satirist... (International Herald Tribune)
O'Brien's beat blog Aug 30, 2007
Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock, Gillian Welch, Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson, James McMurtry, Jimmy LaFave, John Prine, Julay Brooks & Richard Brandenburg w/ The Cash Magnets, Keller Williams, The Knitters, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Los Lobos, Michelle Shocked, New Lost City Ramblers, Nick Lowe, The Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby w/ Kentucky Thunder, Robert Earl Keen, Symphony Bluegrass Ramblers, Shana Morrison & Caledonia, Steve Earle, the subdudes, T... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DREAM OF YOUTH Jul 27, 2007
" Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles open. Tiswas 2.0 (tiswasnyc.com) hosts Rockethouse, an e-punk New York rock act (e stands for electronic) formed by ex-members of Aerial Love Feed, perform at their own record-release party for "Rising Sun," at the Annex (152 Orchard St.; [212] 673-4310). SUNDAY: Australian punk legends the Saints canceled their show at the Mercury Lounge (217 E. Houston St.; [212] 260-4700) due to visa issues, but go anyway to hear the psychedelic punk of Peter Galub and his... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Countrypalooza Apr 30, 2007
Appaloosa Stage: Ricky Skaggs; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Marty Stuart; the Del McCoury Band; The Flatlanders, featuring Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock; Abigail Washburn with the Sparrow Quartet, featuring Ben Sollee, Casey Driessen and B;la Fleck; Wreck N Sow. Mustang Stage: Asleep at the Wheel; Garrison Keillor; Baxter Black; Ramblin' Jack Elliott; Don Edwards; Cowboy Celtic; Roger Alan Wade. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Joe Ely Releases Silver City On Rack 'Em Records Apr 18, 2007
"I took the album to the house I was sharing with my friend Jimmie Dale Gilmore and we listened to it all night," Ely says. "It literally changed the way we both looked at songwriting.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Local Austin Eatery Displaced By New Marriot Hotel Feb 24, 2007
All this has Jimmie Dale Gilmore singing the blues, sort of. He and other bands are raising money to help Las Manitas and the daycare find new homes. (K-Eye News, TX)
Group organizes to Take Back Nevada Feb 5, 2007
During a 15-minute interview on the syndicated radio show that also is simulcast on MSNBC, Reid thanked the somewhat mellowed shock jock for introducing him to the song "One Endless Night," by country singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore. "You've improved my culture," said Reid, who is a music buff. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Country Descending On Desert For Stagecoach Fest Jan 10, 2007
May 6: Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Gary Allan, Pat Green, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Raul Malo, Junior Brown, Drive-By Truckers, Alejandro Escovedo, Railbenders, Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Marty Stuart, the Del McCoury Band, Abigail Washburn with the Sparrow Quartet featuring Ben Sollee, Sasey Driessen and Bela Fleck, the Flatlanders (Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, Butch Hancock), Garrison Keillor, Baxter Black, Cowboy Celtic, Don Edwards, Katy Moffat. The... (Billboard.com)
The Flatlanders Reunite for SaveTownLake.org Jan 3, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Flatlanders, featuring Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, will reunite after a two-year hiatus to play a benefit show for SaveTownLake. org (STL). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
