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A Musically Fashionable Reunion, Luck-Style

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“Damn, I forgot how good-looking everyone is in Texas!” the woman next to me said, as we approached the gates of Luck Ranch. My smile was equal parts Texas pride and pure excitement, as I took in my hill country surroundings — an oasis amidst the SXSW madness. The women, men, and kids sharing Willie Nelson’s ranch for the day rocked various combinations of leather boots, chain-stitched denim, hand-crafted hats, and custom jewelry, as well as other items rooted in traditional craft. If you didn’t arrive in any of these items, there’s a good chance you left with one, after visiting the skilled Luck vendors. I know I did!

On the repurposed set of the 1986 film, Red Headed Stranger, the annual Luck Reunion draws a specific audience in with its well-curated line-up of artists, vendors, and other creators who “cultivate the new, while showing honor to influence” in their work. It’s hard to believe this idyllic, single-day music festival wasn’t a mirage or dream induced by way too much of Willie’s Reserve. Here was a damn good-looking group of people listening to some damn good tunes.

Lilly Hiatt

Micah Nelson wearing Featherweight

Aaron Lee Tasjan in Lone Hawk; Caleb Caudle; and Devon Gilfillian

The Texas Gentlemen

Sam of Quaker City Night Hawks

Nikki Lane  in Wallflowers suit and Worth & Worth hat; Sam Lewis; and Onye  wearing her own designs, Effie and Onanu

 

Nashville illustrator Emily Miller

Marie of Lockhart Embroidery

Lede image: Ft. Lonesome

Caleb Caudle, ‘Love That’s Wild’

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It’s a new year and, thus, time for renewal: an action which manifests itself in most of us as a set of empty promises that we’ll make, and then break, as the months progress. Drink less or, at least, just have a glass of red wine instead of those tequilas. Exercise more, at least three times a week. Try for a raise or a new project. Speak up on the job. Stop biting your nails. Do more this, do less that. Resolve to have resolve.

Caleb Caudle’s not making resolutions for just one year on “Love That’s Wild,” from his forthcoming LP, Crushed Coins. Instead, he’s casting a humble promise for eternity — and that’s to love the one you’re with, and do it well. Caudle has a knack for simple melodies as much as he does unusual arrangements, and here he rests his sweet, casual delivery on an understated but infectiously captivating ode to romance. “I was a wreck ’til you came along, stumbling home at the break of dawn,” sings Caudle to a jangly rhythm. “Now we fall asleep with all the lights on.” A wild love doesn’t have to be unpredictable and uncertain; love can be wildly fulfilling when it’s permanent and secure, too. So maybe don’t give up the carbs this new year, and resolve to gamble on a love that’s wild, instead.

3×3: Caleb Caudle on German Dogs, J-Law, and His Favorite John Steinbeck Passage

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Artist: Caleb Caudle
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Latest Album: Carolina Ghost
Personal Nicknames: Throttle, Cable Cobblestone, Candlesquetti

If Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Mohammed were in a band together, who would play what?
Jesus would play pedal steel, Buddha would play B3, Krishna on the fiddle, and Mohammed would be on stand-up bass. They'd sound like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, but still wouldn't be able to write a song as good as "Fishin' in the Dark."

If you were a candle, what scent would you be?
I'd be "Tobacco Bay" from Great Bear Wax Company. It's what I burn in my living room. Pretty much the best smell ever.

What literary character or story do you most relate to?
Anything Steinbeck. That's my dude, right there. Details for miles. There's a passage from East of Eden that I've read a million times, and it never gets old: "A kind of light spread out from her. And everything changed color. And the world opened out. And a day was good to awaken to. And there were no limits to anything. And the people of the world were good and handsome. And I was not afraid any more." For my money, there's nothing better.

What's your favorite planet — and why?
I guess Earth — it's the only one I've been to. The moon is pretty cool, too. I really dig when I see the moon and the sun in the sky at the same time. Makes me feel like I'm on Tattooine for a minute.

What's your best physical attribute?
My hands — they've somehow figured out how to play guitar good enough to get me by.

Who is your favorite Jennifer: Lawrence, Lopez, or Love-Hewitt?
J-law. She doesn't seem like Hollywood to me. I feel like she'd be into good tunes, and she certainly seems like she has a chip on her shoulder, which I can relate to.

 

#tbt 3 years ago I sold everything I owned except my guitar, vinyl, steer horns and a couple paintings. I decided that I wanted to pursue music full time. I've played countless shows and shook hands all across the country. It's had its ups and downs but I'm finally to a really good place. Carolina Ghost comes out tomorrow. A lot of folks have said some really nice things about it and for that I'm grateful. It's really easy to get so caught up in being driven. I'm guilty of always wanting something more. Right now I feel at peace. I've worked as hard as I can to make sure this album is successful but ultimately it's not up to me. So thanks to everyone who has bought a record, worn a tshirt, shared links on social media and played my music for their friends. It means the world to me. Thanks for allowing me to keep living my dream. Album release party @thegaragews tonight. Doors at 8. Let's get to the music part. #carolinaghost

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Cat or dog?
Dog. I’m a really big fan of German short-haired pointers. Shout out to "Hoss" up in New Jersey. That dog rules and should get his own interview.

Rain or shine?
Honestly, it depends on the day. I'm more of an overcast kinda guy. But really neither would be that special without the other.

Mild, medium, or spicy?
Spicy. All the time. Always. I prefer my hometown hot sauce Texas Pete — I go through bottles and bottles of the stuff!

Photo credit: Justin Reich