February 9, 2000 Texas Music News by http://SoundsLikeTexas.com

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Win a Willie Nelson 'Teatro' video
Recent samplings on SLTX
Texas Music Review
Upcoming Texas Music Releases
Upcoming Texas Music Events
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If you are a Texas artist, or represent a Texas artist and would like to submit new release material for possible inclusion in our newsletter or on our site, please send it to: Gary Moore, Sounds Like Texas, 3327 Colonel Court, Richmond, Texas 77469.

Congratulations to Mara. She was the lucky winner of the top 3 Texas Music releases of 1999 as voted by SLTX fans. Fill out our online survey for your chance to win a Willie Nelson 'Teatro' VHS video.

Recent Texas Music Samplings on SLTX
- Slaid Cleaves - Broke Down
- Bad Livers - Blood & Mood

Review - Slaid Cleaves, Broke Down - SLTX Rating Two stars (see site for more info)
The back of Slaid Cleaves' Jan. 25th release includes a quote
from Ray Wylie Hubbard. "He's got it. Whatever 'it' is." Slaid
Cleaves has plenty of "it" on his second release for Philo Records,
"Broke Down". He describes broken dreams, life altering changes, and
love/hate relationships, complimented by simple but engaging music. His
stories are believable and the music is original. More by Gary C. Moore at http://soundsliketexas.com.

Upcoming Texas Music Releases
- 2/15/00 The Hollisters, Sweet Inspiration on HMG/Hightone
- 2/15/00 Ian Moore, And All The Colors... on Koch
- 2/15/00 Doug Sahm, The Return of Wayne Douglas on Tornado
- 2/8/00 Sara Hickman, Spiritual Appliances on Shanachie
- 2/8/00 Jerry Jeff Walker, Bein' Free on Wounded Bird
- 2/1/00 Tracy Lawrence, Lessons Learned on Atlantic
- 1/25/00 Jerry Jeff Walker, Five Years Gone on Koch
- 1/25/00 Slaid Cleaves, Broke Down on Philo

Upcoming Texas Music Events
Yes, folks, it's that time of year again - SXSW. Mark your calendars for March 11 - 19th and check out the nifty SXSW site at http://www.sxsw.com for details. Don't forget to grab a hotel room early and start saving for your wristbands.

SoundsLikeTexas.com News
We've added a new rating system for new releases to help Texas Music fans make educated music buying choices. For more info, and to start building your 2000 music wish list, just visit our site at http://soundsliketexas.com