Links

Who	Why
Swan Songs	Christine Albert’s wonderful non-profit that provides private end-of-life concerts by patients’ favorite artists in home, hospital, or hospice. Donate or volunteer.
Robert Miles, Composer & Author	Bob has composed cabaret and stage music for decades, and has a new (2011) book from his experiences, Bootleg Music and other Stories (email me to order). He’s my uncle, but don’t hold that against him.
Terra Nova Mastering Studio, Austin	When you absolutely have to have the most professional result (which should be most of the time), this is the place. Jerry or Nick will make bring out your very best, and help in many other ways.
Nick Landis Mastering	And Nick’s new mastering studio.
Valerie Fremin, Photography, Austin	Delivers astounding quality and creativity for promos, albums, and portraits. Valerie shot the photos for Country Blues and Story Songs (at Poodie’s Hilltop Roadhouse in Austin/Spicewood) and Blues for Lost Dreams.
Any and All Media, Austin	Experienced, personal service with album design and replication. Matt Eskey, co-owner, designed the covers for Blues for Lost Dreams, Songs for My Family, Country Blues and Story Songs, and A Good Year for Beer.
Poodie’s Hilltop Roadhouse	Authentic Texas music, great burgers, nice folks, and they let Valerie Fremin and me shoot the album cover on their stage (one of the most recognizeable in Texas). Thanks, Brooks.
J’Nae Fincannon, Vocalist, Jazz	She’s The Nashville Nightengale, but she often performs and records in L.A. and Las Vegas. Hear her background vocals and a duet on Country Blues and Story Songs, and check out her new (2011) CD.
Michael Douchette, Harp & Steel	Outstanding Nashville tour & session tour player. Hear his blues harmonica and pedal steel on our Country Blues and Story Songs.
Bill Hullet, Guitar	Outstanding Nashville lead player in every style. And he builds hot rods. Hear him (as well as his wife on bass on one track) on Country Blues and Story Songs.
Clayton Ivey, Piano/keyboards	Outstanding Nashville piano player, amazing list of credits. Hear him on Country Blues and Story Songs.
Dow Tomlin, Bass	Outstanding Nashville bassist, amazing list of credits. Hear him on Country Blues and Story Songs.
Glen Duncan, Fiddle	Outstanding Nashville fiddler, Grammy winner, CMA Fiddler of the Year. Hear him on Country Blues and Story Songs.
Tommy Wells, Drums/percussion	Outstanding Nashville drummer, amazing discography, and serious about his hockey (coaching, semi-pro son). Hear him on Country Blues and Story Songs.
Jimi Lee Blues Harp	Outstanding blues and blues harp from Austin, TX, solo or with the band.
Support-a-Soldier	Direct support for active duty military and their families. Yes, you can donate, but the site is interesting (and important) even if you don’t.
Christine Albert	Outstanding performer, writer, and music professional with both individual and partner shows (Albert & Gage, below). Check out her French show.
Albert & Gage, Wings of War	New music & video from Christine Albert and Chris Gage, on their main website. A beautiful Memorial Day tribute.
Mike Blakely	11 Albums, 16 novels, and a helluva musician.
Chris Reeves, Guitarist	One of the best acoustic guitar players I’ve seen up close, and I’ve been around for a long time.
john Arthur martinez	Grammy-winning, outstanding singer-songwriter, alone or with his group.
Hilltop Recording Studio	Great, full service, independent Nashville studio that’s been a tremendous help to me. John’s a world-class engineer who has has recorded and mastered scores of the very top artists, groups, and songs, and he treats you right.
Tony Glover (“Little Sun”)	Outstanding blues harmonica, and other styles. He calls it a French harp.
Crossover	Lyric poetry with a message, fused over a fabric of rock renaissance. They said it. They meant it.
Taylor Guitars	Great commercial website. I play ’em, and they play better than my Martins & Taks.
Professor String	EVERYTHING you want to know about guitar strings.
BMI (Broadcast Music International)	If you’re a pro, you need them.
Harry Fox Agency (HFA)	If you record other people’s songs, you need them.
Lost John Casner	“Makin’ Texas Swing,” and a nice guy.
Texas Heritage Music Foundation	Kathleen Hudson’s fine project, on the Schreiner University campus .
My Texas Music	Very extensive information, sales, and support site for Texas musicians and their work.
LickByNeck fingerings & more	Outstanding help for finger-style players. No more sitting in the front row and trying to figure out riffs & progressions.
The Recording Academy	The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS(R)), which brings you the Grammys(R) and Latin Grammys(R); is the premier nationwide support and advocacy organization for musicians, performers, and recording engineers, and supports music people in time of need through MusiCares(R).
Acoustic Guitar Forum	THE forum for ANY question or comment you have about guitars and guitar playing, from flat top to classic to, well, any topic, make, or model. Thousands of threads, well organized and searchable. There’s also a gallery of great photos.