Video: The Band of Heathens "Shine a Light"

There's some Drive-By Truckers, Little Feat, and Flying Burrito Brothers, but what's interesting is how the band so effortlessly takes these influences and twist them to their advantages. There's a certain charm to the Band of Heathens that sets them apart from many of their Texas Americana counterparts. Perhaps it's the recklessness of their craft, or the genuine Texas charm they sell so easily, or perhaps it's their back story that (given the band's name) should map out like some type of typical outlaw legend, only to be much more simpler than the mythos of Willie or Waylon. Three [...]

The upcoming week is a big one for me. Wednesday marks the beginning of the 2009 Fall Fund Drive at WDVX, and we have a few special treats up our sleeves. I'll try to keep you updated on some of the bigger guests and happenings as they occur. For now, though, let's just focus on the opening day of the drive. It all starts Wednesday at noon (Eastern) when the Band of Heathens appear on the Blue Plate Special (which I'll be hosting) and continues Wednesday night at 6:00 when I'll be joined [...]