Lone Star Jukebox

12/20/2025

Hello Listeners! Right as our show was about to start centerpoint energy cut the power to the building for maintenance. No notice.

We had a great Joe Ely tribute/Christmas show planned. Next couple of weeks will be reruns so we’ll see you in 2026 thank you for listening to the show this year!

Have a great holiday!

Rick, Henry, and Racehorse

12/17/2025

“We invite you to read this incredible story of his friendship with Joe Strummer and The Clash, a tale of lightning bugs in South Texas fields, mariachi bands in Mexican border towns, and two kindred spirits who found common ground in poetry, rockabilly, and a shared love of the open road.” - Oxford American

Read here: https://oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-87-winter-2014/texas-calling

Photo by Tracy Anne Hart

12/16/2025

Joe Ely has died at 78.

One of the most influential musicians in the early days of alt-country, Ely was a prime mover in Americana music since the days before it was called Americana. A fixture of Austin's progressive country scene of the 1970s and 80s, he drew inspiration from Texas, where he was raised, and from the open road.

To celebrate his life and artistry, we're sharing a feature from ND founder Peter Blackstock published this past February on Ely's final album, "Love and Freedom." The No Depression team sends condolences to the Ely family.

https://nodepression.org/joe-ely-digs-into-his-archives-for-songs-of-love-and-freedom

12/16/2025

Legendary songwriter, singer, and raconteur Joe Ely died today from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s and pneumonia. His beloved wife Sharon and daughter Marie were at his side at their home in Taos, New Mexico. Ely was born February 9, 1947 in Amarillo, Texas. He was a leader of the extraordinary parade of artists raised in Lubbock who later settled in the live music capital of Austin. Ely signed with MCA Records in the 1970s and spent more than five decades recording and performing around the world. A full obituary and more information will follow in the coming days.

Photo: Barbara FG

12/13/2025

Henry Rogers with a performance for the ages. Rolling solo, he did a Raul Malo, Steve Cropper, and Jimmy Cliff tribute show with an appearance by Jesse Dayton (secured by the most connected man in Houston, Rick Heysquierdo). What a somber but somehow fun show! - Racehorse

12/10/2025

6119 likes, 207 comments. Check out simpson david’s video.

12/10/2025

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” was listed as the top song on Spotify’s “Best Country Songs of 2025”.

Full list is in the comments.

12/09/2025

Man what sad news!! Con paz y amor amigo
Rick Heysquierdo

Raul Malo, the operatic singer and frontman of the country-rock band the Mavericks, has died at age 60.

12/09/2025

We lost a giant, gang. Raul and the mavericks was probably the lone Star jukebox’s absolute favorite spin. Peace and love to everyone.

11/22/2025

Question of the day: IS THERE ANY SONG OR ALBUM THAT YOU ASSOCIATE WITH THANKSGIVING? WHY? Rick's pick is Alice's Restaurant.

11/15/2025

Question of the day: WHAT'S AN AMAZING STORY/NARRATIVE SONG OR BALLAD? WHAT SONG TELLS AN AMAZING STORY WITH A PROPER BEGINNING MIDDLE AND END?