Country music often becomes a family affair. And, while it's certain the famous lineage of these particular guitar pickers certainly hasn't hurt, most have done well enough to survive and prosper in an industry more than willing to kick in even famous teeth. Justin Townes Earle, son of hardcore troubadour and political gadfly Steve Earle, and named in part for Texas legend Townes Van Zandt, is part of this tradition. The younger Earle, who will be playing February 4 indoors at Stubb's, has just come off a real hell of a year in 2009, having been named best emerging artist at the Americana Music Awards and garnering attention from men's magazines for everything from his music to his suits. more ›

Justin Townes Earle turned in an exceptional set of Americana ditties last Saturday at Stubb's. Austinist contributing photographer Nash Cook was there to capture all the action. Earle is currently on tour in support of his latest album, Midnight At The Movies, released this past March on Bloodshot Records. If you're wondering, yes, he is the son of Steve Earle and was named after Townes Van Zandt. more ›

Son of Steve Earle, named for Van Zandt, Justin Townes Earle is one of the most prominent faces in the world of genre-bending Americana. Effortlessly building from influences like Jimmy Reed, Kurt Cobain, The Replacements, Ray Charles and The Pogues, Justin is coolly redefining what it means to be a roots-man in Nashville. more ›