- Rhiannon Giddens talks “stealth banjo” on Beyoncé hit, Biscuits & Banjos, and playing music for joy
Rhiannon Giddens talks “stealth banjo” on Beyoncé hit, Biscuits & Banjos, and playing music for joy Written by: Ian Saint Rhiannon Giddens is a multihyphenate headlining act — as she was for last year’s Your Roots… Read more: Rhiannon Giddens talks “stealth banjo” on Beyoncé hit, Biscuits & Banjos, and playing music for joy
Amazing Performances
- Rachel Stacy: Her Beautiful Bluesy New Brand
By Kate Stow After navigating a challenging couple of years,… Read more: Rachel Stacy: Her Beautiful Bluesy New Brand - REVIEW: PAUL McCARTNEY GOT BACK TOUR BOK Center Tulsa, Oklahoma October 22, 2025
Photos and article by Elaine McAfee Bender On his latest… Read more: REVIEW: PAUL McCARTNEY GOT BACK TOUR BOK Center Tulsa, Oklahoma October 22, 2025 - Texas Headhunters On Tour Across Texas in October
The Texas Headhunters, a new trio composed of guitarists Ian… Read more: Texas Headhunters On Tour Across Texas in October - Yungblud: The new British Invasion
Forward by Kate Stow Concert Review and Photos by Kimberly… Read more: Yungblud: The new British Invasion - The Band Feel: A gut-punch of pure vintage rock
A good musician can make you feel the rhythm in… Read more: The Band Feel: A gut-punch of pure vintage rock - OAK CLIFF FILM FESTIVAL June 26-29 at The Historic Texas Theatre
OAK CLIFF FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 PROGRAM Oak Cliff Film… Read more: OAK CLIFF FILM FESTIVAL June 26-29 at The Historic Texas Theatre
Cover Story
- Biggest Print Issue in Buddy Magazine History Has Hit the Streets – SUMMER 2026
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Our latest print issue of Buddy Magazine is… Read more: Biggest Print Issue in Buddy Magazine History Has Hit the Streets – SUMMER 2026 - Rachel Stacy: Her Beautiful Bluesy New BrandBy Kate Stow After navigating a challenging couple of years,… Read more: Rachel Stacy: Her Beautiful Bluesy New Brand
- COVER STORY: Nancy Wilson talks Texxas Jam, Van Halen & Chappell Roan kinships, Heart farewell plans
Nancy Wilson talks to Ian Saint about meeting Eddie Van Halen at first Texxas Jam, Chappell Roan kinship, guitar models, Heart 2026 tour and farewell plans. Nancy and Ann Wilson were Buddy’s cover story about Texxas Jam in 1978, and she’s returning to our cover 48 years later. - Cover Story: Interview with BlackhorseBy Rob Garner and Elaine McAfee Bender Cover photo by… Read more: Cover Story: Interview with Blackhorse
- Buddy Sits Down With Texas Electric Bass Master Wes StephensonBy Rob Garner Cover photo by Robert C. Maxfield IIPhoto… Read more: Buddy Sits Down With Texas Electric Bass Master Wes Stephenson
- COVER STORY: Treaty Oak Revival frontman talks West Texas Degenerate, arena tour, staying independentCOVER STORY: Treaty Oak Revival frontman talks West Texas Degenerate,… Read more: COVER STORY: Treaty Oak Revival frontman talks West Texas Degenerate, arena tour, staying independent
Deep Ellum
- Solya embraces her West Texas roots, both the beauty and backlash, on Queen of Texas debut LP & tourSolya speaks to Ian Saint about embracing her West Texas roots, both the beauty and backlash, on Queen of Texas debut LP & tour.
- From the Fillmore East to “Acoustic Instrumentals”: Josh Alan on the Margins of Rock and RollBy Rob GarnerCover photo by Geof Kern [Also read Rob… Read more: From the Fillmore East to “Acoustic Instrumentals”: Josh Alan on the Margins of Rock and Roll
- Jack White talks Seven Nation Army impact with Buddy’s Ian Saint at AmericanafestJack White discusses the impact of “Seven Nation Army” with Buddy’s Ian Saint at his Americanafest keynote with John C. Reilly before The White Stripes’ 2025 induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Blah Blah News
- Shock Rock Royalty Takes Irving: Alice Cooper Still Owns the Night
Photos by Robert C. Maxfield II On April 15, the… Read more: Shock Rock Royalty Takes Irving: Alice Cooper Still Owns the Night - David Nail recalls Taylor tour, The Crown & the gift of small town innocence in attaining his dreamsDavid Nail speaks to Ian Saint about one man show after touring with Taylor Swift, playing with legends, and his hometown Kennett, Missouri.
- Buddy Red talks dreams with David Gilmour, playing abroad and stardom in his own image before SXSW
Buddy Red speaks to Ian Saint about learning guitar, Pink Floyd, “Weird Al” Yankovic, reality show with T.I. and family, playing Deep Ellum and more before SXSW.
In Memoriam
- David Allan Coe Has Passed Away at 86
Saving Country Music, and several other sources are reporting that… Read more: David Allan Coe Has Passed Away at 86 - PRESS RELEASE – Photojournalist Ron McKeown’s Obituary and Celebration of Life Event in Dallas, December 1, 2024
—————— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ———————- Photo journalist Ron McKeown’s Celebration… Read more: PRESS RELEASE – Photojournalist Ron McKeown’s Obituary and Celebration of Life Event in Dallas, December 1, 2024 - In Memoriam: Ron McKeown Obituary – Full Dec 2024 Issue DownloadThis has been our toughest issue to put together, ever,… Read more: In Memoriam: Ron McKeown Obituary – Full Dec 2024 Issue Download
New Texas Music
- Solya embraces her West Texas roots, both the beauty and backlash, on Queen of Texas debut LP & tourSolya speaks to Ian Saint about embracing her West Texas roots, both the beauty and backlash, on Queen of Texas debut LP & tour.
- From the Fillmore East to “Acoustic Instrumentals”: Josh Alan on the Margins of Rock and RollBy Rob GarnerCover photo by Geof Kern [Also read Rob… Read more: From the Fillmore East to “Acoustic Instrumentals”: Josh Alan on the Margins of Rock and Roll
- Nourallah Brothers Salim and Faris Reunite
“Rock ‘n’ roll is full of twisted stories of siblings.… Read more: Nourallah Brothers Salim and Faris Reunite
Opinion
- Strange Dreams: My Time in the Josh Alan Band
by Rob Garner Cover photo by Geof Kern.Featured image provided… Read more: Strange Dreams: My Time in the Josh Alan Band - The Effects of Being Raised on Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
By Kate Stow My earliest music memories involved an assortment… Read more: The Effects of Being Raised on Kris Kristofferson Lyrics - Making the Case for Physical Music… and preserving a legacy that lastsBy Lee Zimmerman It’s hard to imagine where the trajectory… Read more: Making the Case for Physical Music… and preserving a legacy that lasts
