LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Back Forty: 2009-04-18, Ypsilanti [mp3,ogg,flac] "Lake Erie" [mp3] Back Forty: 2006-11-03, Kalamazoo [mp3,ogg,flac] "Devil Went Down to Georgia (Charlie Daniels cover)" [mp3] other Back Forty posts at Largehearte... more info

JamBase — JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE AND BLACK OAK ARKANSASJOIN VENERABLE ROOTS ROCK PIONEERS' INTIMATE SHINDIG The Goose on the Lake Music Festival after thirteen years has never been, nor ever will be, a huge gathering of thirty bands on multiple stages jammed... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Justin Townes Earle went into the same business as his father. Steve Earle, the acclaimed singer and songwriter, passed on a lifetime's worth of advice about music and rebellion. Justin says his father wasn't easy to rebel against. "I could... more info

The Late Greats — A little over a week ago, the (partial) Philly Folk Fest lineup was released. One of the biggest little names playing this year: Iron & Wine. Other PFF acts: Sonny Landreth, Del McCoury Band, Tom Rush, Rebirth Brass Band, Justin Townes Earle, Tony Tr... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Still in his mid-20s, Justin Townes Earle probably shouldn't be grizzled enough to make such heartsick, tender folk music. But that's what happens when your dad is Steve Earle, and like him, you've had your own near-death experiences with addiction... more info

JamBase — STEVE EARLE TO RELEASE TOWNES MAY 12 VIA NEW WEST RECORDS 15-SONG SET COMPRISED OF SONGS WRITTEN BY THE LEGENDARY SINGER-SONGWRITER, TOWNES VAN ZANDT FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCES BY TOM MORELLO, ALLISON MOORER AND, APPEARING ON A STEVE EARLE RECORD ... more info

Pitchfork — You know impressively bearded alt-country OG Steve Earle is a good guy because he helped Bubbles through rehab on The Wire. So he didn't need to solidify his good-guy status any further by recording an album in tribute to the late country-folk cult ... more info

If you ever want to know the definition of “handsome devil,” look no further than Justin Townes Earle. Armed with a sly grin, goofy sense of humor, and charm to spare, Earle had the tiny crowd at the Birchmere eating out of his hand. For some rea... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Here We Go Magic @ Bowery Ballroom (more by Jonny Leather) today in NYC * Real Estate @ Glasslands * Dead Prez @ Santos Party House * The Bird and the Bee in Fairfield, CT * Justin Townes Earle &... more info

has a whole lot to live up to, and this time it isnt just his two famous names. In 2008, his first full-length release, , was featured on several critics year-end lists and cemented Earles role as one of Americanas best up-and-coming young artists. I... more info