Comments on: Album Review: Joe Ely & Joel Guzman - Live Cactus!

By: Johnny Hughes

Johnny Hughes — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:31:00 +0000

A whole new generation is discovering Joe Ely, his book and his albums. Check out his NPR interview or google him or check him on Amazon. I really like his music.

Johnny Hughes

By: New Reckless Kelly Album Slated For June 24 -- The 9513

New Reckless Kelly Album Slated For June 24 -- The 9513 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:14 +0000

[…] KUT has an hour of Joe Ely & Joel Guzman live in the famed Studio 6A of Austin City Limits. The show–hosted by John Aielli–intersperses Ely’s stories with songs like “All Just To Get To You,” “Where Is My Love” and Billy Joe Shaver’s “Live Forever.” You can read The 9513 review of Joe Ely & Joel Guzman’s album here. […]

By: March ‘08 Album Review Wrap-Up -- The 9513

March ‘08 Album Review Wrap-Up -- The 9513 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:59:04 +0000

[…] Joe Ely & Joel Guzman - Live Cactus! It’d be saddening to pass up something as sublime as Joe Ely & Joel Guzman’s Live Cactus! album solely because it’s off the highway of what mainstream considers country music. It’s like one of those uniquely obscure landmarks that are found when least expected–like peering over the edge of the Window, the point where all the drainage pours from the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park and one of, if not the most, beautiful views in Texas. Ely’s songs may not be for everyone, but they are as authentic as the land he calls home and his weathered voice blends naturally with the backing of his acoustic guitar and the transcendent accordion work of Joel Guzman. - Brody Vercher […]

By: Lance N. Webb

Lance N. Webb — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:54:25 +0000

Brody - I agree with Jenna…this is really a well written review (and I am not just saying that because you mention my hometown of Marfa!). Well done!

By: Jenna Vercher

Jenna Vercher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:32:39 +0000

I’m being serious! I really like this post!

By: Brody Vercher

Brody Vercher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:14:18 +0000

Har-har…

By: Jenna Vercher

Jenna Vercher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:04:19 +0000

Where did you get your amazing writing abilities?