Stacy Keith

Beth Nielsen Chapman Returns to Lubbock for the Buddy Holly Songwriters’ Retreat

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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Boost Your Skills

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,

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Life, Voice, Story through Art: Dawna Gillespie Adornments

By Stacy Keith Dawna Gillespie is a powerhouse of talent and vision.  This talented metalsmith fabricates wearable art and adornments for the home through various metalsmithing techniques which result in earrings, necklaces, cuffs, brooches, ornaments and wall pieces.  Her creations are remarkable and distinctive, and I was excited to get to sit down with her

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Getting the Gig 2022

In 2021, the Lubbock Music Friendly Committee created an event to connect venue managers and owners with area musicians.  The event was moderated by Scott Faris of Amusement Park Recording Studios and featured a panel discussion and then a conversation with a representative from William Morris Agency about management and marketing as a musician.  The

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