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The Tasty Brew
“The Tasty Brew” is an eclectic mix of roots music formed by the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical melting pot.
Diana Linn continues to bring live Roots music performance into the early morning studios of KKFI. This week’s special guest on Tuesday morning is Texas troubadour Manzy Lowry. Manzy Lowry is making his way in the footsteps of those who came before him in the Texas music scene carrying on the “outlaw tradition” with a country soul and Texas pride as simply heard in his music.
The Ballinger, Texas, born native grew up learning music from his grandmother; this influence followed Manzy through his college days when he was inspired by Jason Boland, Roger Alan Wade, and Zach Huckabee. Lowry picked up a guitar, learned a few chords and began to create music in the style of those he followed. Soon after he heard the tunes of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, Manzy began writing songs that tell stories.
Original ballads are trademarks of Lowry’s talent. Rough around the edges and dusty as an old bible left on a shelf for many years – might be a mere idea of the feel for Manzy’s music after a listen or two. His story-songs paint pictures in your mind of particular places in time, and they may just make you feel proud to be a Texan.
Follow the links to learn and experience more about Manzy and his music. There will be plenty of Americana/Roots Music in addition to Lowry to get your day started righteously!
