Chicago Tribune — The Flatlanders – the West Texas trinity of Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock  -- were about 50 years behind the times and 15 years ahead of it, Ely once surmised. The band left behind a batch of songs recorded in 1972 and then disapp... more info

Topix — The Flatlanders, all friends from West Texas and built around a core group of Butch Hancock, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Joe Ely, are credited with being the fathers of the alt-country genre. more info

Guardian Music — (Rack 'Em)After too many lean years, the Texan troubadour rediscovers the form that established him back in the 1980s. Now 64, Ely still sings with agility and swagger, though retrospection and mortality tie together the songs here. There's a rueful ... more info

Guardian Music — (Neanderthal Records)Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a Texan legend, a member of the Flatlanders (along with Joe Ely and Butch Hancock) and the composer of my all-time favourite from the south-west, Dallas. Who else could write lyrics such as, "Did you ever s... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Goodnight Lane marks Colin Gilmore’s first album in about five years, but it’s hard to say that he hasn’t been keeping himself busy in the interim. Between touring on his own and opening for the likes of Alejandro Escovedo, Mason Jennings and T... more info

Detroit Free Press — THREE IN ONE: View sculptures, prints, technical drawings and more by Mark Beltchenko, Bill Jackson and Ivan Kende at Flatlanders Art Galleries, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun. through Nov. 7, 11993 East US 223, Blissfie... more info

Detroit Free Press — GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING: "At the Speed of Art -- A Celebration of Motor Vehicles" at Flatlanders Art Galleries. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and 1-4 p.m. Sun. through Aug. 15, 11993 East U.S. 223, Blissfield. 517-486-459. more info

Mercury News, California — The May 28 appearance at the Rio Theatre has been canceled. more info

Mercury News, California — Alt-country musicians Butch Hancock, Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, who collaborate as the Flatlanders, are in Northern California for a series of shows celebrating the release of a new album, 'Hills and Valleys.' more info

Rollo & Grady — Rollo & Grady is starting a new feature where we will highlight the Top 10 weekly sellers from our favorite independent record stores in the US. Waterloo Records - Austin 1. Bob Dylan - Together Through Life 2. Black Joe Lewis - Tell ‘Em What... more info