Singer-songwriter Joe Pug embodies the folky, downtrodden spirit of legends Bob Dylan and Tom Waits. With each acoustic guitar strum and raspy croon, Pug portrays himself as a man who, regardless of his musical success, still deals with the struggles of life and its unpredictability. more ›

Singer songwriter, Steve Earle performing at the Paramount Theater in Austin Texas, June 19, 2009. Due to his uncompromising songs he is known as "the hardcore troubadour". Earle performed songs from his recent tribute to his mentor, Townes Van Zandt. Photo by Steve Hopson. more ›

You already know the great Steve Earle, who just released his tribute to Townes Van Zandt with Townes. Earle is performing at The Paramount this evening, and relative newbie Joe Pug will open. Click through the jump to win tickets! more ›

British R&B crooner James Hunter brings timeless, soulful ditties to Antone’s this Wednesday. Hunter recently released The Hard Way, while 2006’s People Gonna Talk record did indeed catch the attention of many and perked up listeners’ ears both sides of the Atlantic, eventually garnering a Grammy nomination in the “Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year” category for Hunter. But this talented singer is no one-album-wonder -- he fronted Howling Wolf and the Vee-Jays in the '80s; the band had a fairly prolific even if somewhat brief career. Hunter has also collaborated with Van Morrison in the past. more ›