Show Photo Review: Glacier Country
by: Thomas D. Mooney Editor-in-Chief It’s now been a while since Glacier Country graced The Blue Light stage, but hell, we’re posting some of the images from the night late May performance. Last time we spoke with lead vocalist and Glacier Country creator Bristen Phillips, the band was working on three-song EP debut–something that should be … Read more
Show Reviews: Hayes Carll
by: Thomas D. Mooney Editor-in-Chief Texas singer-songwriter troubadour extraordinaire Hayes Carll played The Blue Light a few Fridays back and it’s safe to say, he pretty much blew us all away. Carll and his band played about 23 songs over a two-plus hour set–everything from “KMAG YOYO” and “Drunken Poet’s Dream” to an impromptu … Read more
Show Review: Taddy Porter
by: Thomas D. Mooney Editor-in-Chief It was well worth the wait. I (and many others) anticipated seeing Stillwater-based rock outfit Taddy Porter a day earlier, but yes, it was definitely well worth the wait. Due to unfortunate van troubles, Taddy Porter was stuck hours away from Lubbock. It seemed like both our weeks were going … Read more
Show Reviews: Brandon Adams & the Sad Bastards
by: Thomas D. Mooney Editor-in-Editor Brandon Adams & the Sad Bastards, along with singer-songwriters Grady Spencer and Kenneth O’Meara, played earlier this week at The Blue Light. The Bastards, who had to take headline on short noticed to a Taddy Porters’ van troubles, did like they always do, rocked regardless. While The Blue Light typically … Read more
Show Review: Todd Snider
by: Thomas D. Mooney Editor-in-Chief Earlier this week, we caught up with singer-songwriter Todd Snider, one of music’s truly great storytellers–a true troubadour if you will. Along with John Fullbright, the pair of songwriters graced a Tuesday audience at The Blue Light with a number of fan favorites, new songs from his latest album “Agnostic … Read more
Show Review: Red Velvet Music Festival
by: Thomas D. Mooney Editor-in-Chief The first Red Velvet Music Festival was this past Sunday. A number of local Lubbock bands played throughout the afternoon and evening at Wreckers. Red Velvet’s first lineup included No Dry County, Brandon Adams & The Sad Bastards, Ross Cooper, The Roger Box, Grady Spencer & The Griswulds, Estelline, Glacier … Read more
Show Review: Randy Rogers Band
by: Clay Fuchs Staff Writer The Randy Rogers Band played a set at Wild West this past Friday. I must say, the packed house did not walk away disappointed. The band played songs from every album, as well as a few from their upcoming album, which Rogers said should be coming out this year. This … Read more
Show Review: Wheeler Brothers
by: Thomas D. Mooney Editor-in-Chief The Wheeler Brothers returned to Lubbock a few weeks back for their first, but certainly not last, time in which they headlined The Blue Light. The five-piece Americana-folk rock band played a mixture of well-known tracks from their debut, “Portraits,” as we as exposing everyone to a number of new … Read more
Show Review: 8 Days of Mayhem: Seth Candan, Brian Keane, Eric Middleton
by: Haley Miller Staff Writer Stepping away from their primary bands and dedicating a few weekdays to serenade the ears of bar-goers around Texas, the gentlemen from the 8 Days of Mayhem Tour graced the stage of Blue Light in Lubbock. Blue Light is located on Buddy Holly Avenue, which just by street name itself … Read more
