By: Stacy Keith There is a long tradition of songwriting in Lubbock and across the South Plains. Legends such as Buddy Holly and Mac Davis, inspired by the wide-open spaces, birthed iconic sounds that continue to influence the industry. Today, Lubbock’s music industry continues to thrive, and a vast array of artists are writing in […]
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By Stacy Keith A passion for a genre, a humble spirit and an eager ear combine to create “Roll On, Cowboy”, a uniquely West Texas record released in 2023 which features a few of the greats in Cowboy poetry and songwriting. Lubbock folk artist Andy Hedges developed a love of the genre by growing up
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In August of 2020, Lubbock was certified as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office. Lubbock’s Music Friendly Advisory Board saw this certification as much more than a new logo to promote, but an opportunity to make an already revered music industry even better through professional develop workshops, networking events and marketing opportunities
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By: Stacy Keith, Director One of the things that we love the most about the arts in Lubbock is the unique collaborative spirit and the knowledge and belief that we’re stronger when we work together. There are countless examples of artists and performers coming together to create a new and unique event. For the first
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The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation (LCAF) and the Lubbock Music Friendly Advisory Committee are proud to present the third annual “Getting the Gig”, a day filled with networking and educational workshops. The event is focused on providing local musicians with the information and resources needed to secure performance venues, learn effective negotiation strategies and meet
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Beth Nielsen Chapman is a songwriter and performer who has worked with greats such as Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Keb Mo’, Roberta Flack, Waylon Jennings, Faith Hill, Ute Lemper, Willie Nelson, Bettye LaVette and many more. You have no doubt heard
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By Stacy Keith Two successful Lubbock musicians have the opportunity to share their skills and music across the globe this summer. Lubbock has always been unique in its artistic essence and that is has an uncanny ability to encourage people to develop not only their talent, but their business too. Performers need a stage and
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How LCAF Can Help You. By Stacy Keith, Director Talent is in abundance in Lubbock. It is a rich environment for creativity not only through its storied past (with music giants Buddy Holly, Mac Davis, Joe Ely and numerous others), but also because of a dynamic culture of talented individuals. Be they dancers, artists,
By: Stacy Keith Daniel Dean is a blacksmith forging iron into both the functional and the artistic. Livingston Forge is his studio, workshop, classroom, and retail space where he is actively introducing the community to this age-old art form. Dean grew up in Lubbock and remembers the Lubbock art scene as a child. He had
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By Stacy Keith With Valentines Day fast approaching and love in the air, it got me thinking about my own love of art and the creative sector in Lubbock in particular. The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation began in 2020, we came quietly on the scene as COVID-19 was forcing the closer of so many venues
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