If you’re a fan of outlaw country, there’s a pretty good chance the name Townes Van Zandt means a lot to you. The rebellious singer spent his lifetime penning flowery ballads that land somewhere in ...

The well-worn grave marker in a remote cemetery near Eagle Mountain Lake draws thousands of visitors. They leave liquor, or cigarettes, or charcoal or crayons from gravestone rubbings. “To Live’s To ...

David Broza, an Israeli-born singer-songwriter, met the late Townes Van Zandt just once -- at a 1994 concert in Houston. But the iconic songwriter, who penned classics such as 'Pancho and Lefty' and ...

This tribute concert to legendary troubadour Townes Van Zandt was held three days prior to what would have been his 73rd birthday. Sadly, Van Zandt didn’t even make it to age 53, dying of cardiac ...

David OIney died from an apparent heart attack while onstage at the 30A Songwriter Festival in 2020 at the age of 71. Before that, he gained a reputation as a stellar songwriter. Lauded by the likes ...

Townes Van Zandt is often referenced as an example of a "songwriter's songwriter." Judging by the number of country and Americana songwriters who count him as an influence, that is a worthy title for ...

Vincent Neil Emerson was watching Edward Norton portray both a rhapsodizing stoner and his straitlaced brother in 2009’s Leaves of Grass when the actor began singing a Townes Van Zandt song onscreen.

It is a rather redundant and undeniable truth that Bob Dylan‘s lyrics are among the most influential of all time. However, take his lyrics out of the equation, and one is still left with a highly ...

Neurot Recordings and My Proud Mountain are releasing the third volume of their Songs Of Townes Van Zandt tribute album series on April 22 (pre-order), and this one features covers of TVZ’s music by ...