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Avenue C Media
P.O. Box 2306
Austin, TX 78768-2306
(512) 913-3457
cmarcee [at] cmmedia.net
Clarisa Marcee, Journalist
Editorial Freelancers Association
Established: 1996
Avenue C Media specializes in writing articles, proofreading and copyediting of print and electronic material, and transcription of interviews. Plans for future expansion include broadcast media.

Greg Beets, Journalist
8314 Weyburn Drive
Austin, TX 78757-7757
(512) 451-6756
gregbeets [at] austin.rr.com
Established: 1988
Greg Beets has been writing about music from Texas and beyond since 1988. He is a frequent contributor to The Austin Chronicle, covering everyone from Iggy Pop to Yanni. Beets has also written for Billboard, Uncut, Elmore, Pop Culture Press and The Daily Texan.

Jim Caligiuri, Freelance Journalist
9516 Quail Court
Austin, TX 78758-6251
(512) 973-9108
Established: 1995

Michael Corcoran, Writer
305 South Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-3652; (512) 478-7212
mcorcoran [at] statesman.com
Michael Corcoran is the author of All Over the Map: True Heroes of Texas Music (University of Texas Press, 2005). He currently the music critic for the Austin American-Statesman and was formerly the critic for the Dallas Morning News. An award-winning columnist, he had pieces chosen for Da Capo's Best Music Writing annual series of books in 2003, 2004, and 2005.

John T. Davis, Journalist
1704 Norris Drive
Austin, TX 78704-2808
(512) 443-0155; Fax (512) 443-0155
johnterrydavis [at] gmail.com
Established: 1975
John T. Davis is an Austin-based freelance writer and author specializing in the coverage of Austin music, Texas music, Americana, folk, blues and country. He writes for local, regional and national publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Texas Highways, No Depression and Texas Monthly. Books which he has written or to which he has contributed include Austin City Limits: 25 Years of American Music, Whiskey River (Take My Mind) and Lone Star Rising. He has appeared as a music expert in documentary films and on CMT and VH-1.

John DeFore, Freelance Writer
2826 Pearl Street
Austin, TX 78705-3535
(512) 479-5029
jdefore [at] earthlink.net
John Defore writes about all types of music, film and arts. His work has appeared in the Austin American-Statesman, The San Antonio Current, Blender and Giant.

Dante Dominick, Freelance Writer, Magazine Editor
2304 Southern Oaks Drive
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-3878; (512) 769-2589
howdydante [at] yahoo.com
Established: 1999
Dante is an established freelance music writer and journalist who writes features and reviews for a wide variety of print magazines, newspapers and websites. This is in addition to his position of Senior/Managing Editor of Austin Music Magazine (distribution 20,000+). Austin Music Magazine covers all genres; contact Dante with any submissions, queries or review materials. When freelancing, Dante tends to focus his coverage on roots rock, jazz, blues and country. He works for national, regional and local publications. He also produces radio features and reviews in his home studio.

Gene Fowler, Writer
3101 Dancy Street
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 322-0602
genfo [at] email.com
Established: 1950
Gene Fowler is the author of Border Radio (with Bill Crawford, University of Texas Press, 2002); Crazy Water (Christian University Press, 1992); editor of Mystic Healers & Medicine Shows (Ancient City Press, 1997); and contributor of The Encyclopedia of Country Music (Country Music Foundation/Oxford University press, 1998)

Michael Hoinski, Freelance Journalist
2803 West Fresco Drive
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 576-7652
mhoinski [at] gmail.com
Michael Hoinski is an Austin-based freelancer whose writing appears in the New York Times, Village Voice, Texas Observer, and Austin American-Statesman.

JTWorld
5114 Balcones Woods Drive, Suite 307 - 398
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 231-0939; (512) 771-3314; Fax (512) 345-5562
jt [at] jtworld.biz
Julie Tereshchuk, Freelance Writer / Editor
Julie Tereshchuk is a non-fiction writer and editor based in Austin, Texas who produces polished work, with a voice carefully tuned and appropriate to the wide variety of markets she writes for. Julie is focused on quality and precision, both in her prose and her relationships with clients. Her customers range from ecommerce consultants to preservation advocates and monthly magazines. She writes about musicians and museums, software and soup kitchens, county courthouses and capital cities. .

Andy Langer, Journalist
7507 Grover Avenue
Austin, TX 78757-1915
(512) 476-4168
andy [at] andylanger.com
Andy Langer's articles have appeared in the Austin Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, Texas Monthly, Guitar World, Rolling Stone, and Revolver. He is also the entertainment correspondent for News 8 Austin, the 24-hour Time Warner news station in Austin, and he is the host of The Next Big Thing that airs on KROX 101.5 FM every Sunday night for 6-10.

Ken Lieck, Music Journalist
8400 Jamestown Drive, No. 104
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 837-7023
middlenamewayne [at] yahoo.com
Ken Lieck, Owner
Established: 2002
Ken Lieck has been writing about popular music and culture since 1982. His popular "Dancing About Architecture" column in the Austin Chronicle was the "go-to" guide for local music news from 1989-2002, and he was named "Best Feature Writer in Austin" in a 2,000 city-wide poll. He has contributed to magazines as varied as "Gadfly", "Texas Music", Marvel Comics' "Crazy", and "Modern Drunkard". Book-wise, he has had a hand in "Rock Stars Do the Dumbest Things", Bill Hicks' "Agent of Evolution", and others. Austin Chronicle editor, Louis Black, says, "There are few who boast such a voracious, omnivorous appetite for popular culture: he has a vast affection for and knowledge of comic books and strips/toys, games, eccentric magazines, stand-up comics, new and old television, and cultural oddities of all stripes". Most recently, Ken has been on the big screen in "The Devil and Daniel Johnston", and on the small screen hosting an episode of ME-TV's "Texas Legends".

Lynne Margolis, Freelance Journalist
1750 Timber Ridge Road, No. 111
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 444-1234; (512) 773-3495
popscribe [at] aol.com
Lynne Margolis is a veteran newspaper, magazine and Internet writer/editor and artist biographer with an emphasis on rock, pop and roots/Americana. Her freelance outlets include the Austin-American Statesman, Paste Magazine, Texas Music Magazine, the internationally syndicated Christian Science Monitor, Rollingstone.com and a variety of other publications. She's a contributing editor to The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen A to E to Z (Visible Ink Press) and her work appears in the MusicHound Essential Album Guide series. She has taught college communications classes and traveled around the country (and beyond) in pursuit of music-related stories.

John Morthland, Journalist
215 Lareina Drive
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 462-1091
jmorthland [at] austin.rr.com
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Established: 1969
Morthland has covered most genres of music in national and regional publications since 1969. Books include The Best of Country Music (Doubleday, 1984), and Mainlines, Blood Feasts and Bad Taste: A Lester Bangs Reader (Editor, Archer Books 2003).

Robin Myrick, Freelance Journalist
10000 Gail Road
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 480-0917
Established: 1983
Robin Myrick's articles have appeared in the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Press, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer, New Times Miami, New Times Broward-Palm Beach, Houston City Magazine, Austin Chronicle, Houston Public News, Airplay, Tune In and Pop Culture Press. She is available to write bios for artists.

M. Rae Nadler-Olenick, Freelance Writer
P.O. Box 7486
Austin, TX 78713-7486
(512) 371-3786
mrnadler [at] mail.utexas.edu
M. Rae Nadler-Olenick
American Recorder Society; Austin Celtic Association
Established: 1993
M. Rae Nadler-Olenick's articles have appeared in Austin American-Statesman, Texas Alcalde, Texas Monthly, Austin Chronicle, and many other publications throughout the U.S. Nadler-Olenick has 30 years of news and feature writing experience and desktop publishing capability. She can handle bios, press kits, newsletters, mailing lists, and miscellaneous promotional projects in a timely and professional manner. Interview credits include: Malcolm Frager, Leslie Parnas, the Therapy Sisters, Kathy Murray, Maryann Price, Toni Price, Townes Van Zandt, Stephen Bruton, Tary Owens, and Glen Alyn.

Karl Pallmeyer, Journalist
2409 Eastside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-3715; (512) 415-0185
karlpall [at] hotmail.com
Established: 1996

Rob Patterson, Writer/Editor
2213 Iva Lane
Austin, TX 78704-4911
(512) 445-7166
orca [at] io.com
Rob Patterson is a music and entertainment writer in Austin, Texas.

Mary Sledd Photography
1211 West Lynn
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 452-9645; (512) 940-5457
marysledd [at] gmail.com
Mary Sledd, Photographer
Established: 1997
Mary Sledd is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Austin, Texas. She is a regular contributor to the Austin Chronicle and is available for live shots and studio work.

Luke Torn, Freelance Journalist
1710 East 32nd Street
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 472-1128
pcp [at] grandecom.net
Luke Torn
Established: 1995
Luke Torn covers music in the Austin area and state wide.

Tom Geddie, Writer
7391 FM 773
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754-2501
(903) 963-5570
geddiependrift [at] aol.com
For 10 years, I have been a music critic from the perspective of someone who listens to, but doesn't make, music. I am still learning to be a good listener.

Shoot to Thrill Photography
510 Tanglewood Trail
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-0027; (512) 970-3351
patfoto [at] msn.com
Pat Enyart, Owner / Photographer
Photographers
Established: 1977
Shoot to Thrill Photography offers 28 years of music photography and photo archives from 1977-present, including recording artists from Led Zeppelin and Stevie Wonder to current..Live shows and events are my specialty. Shoot to Thrill also conduct and write interviews, reviews and PR.

Chuck Flores Photography
6651 Highgate Lane
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 361-8927
chucktographer [at] yahoo.com
Established: 2005
Chuck Flores has been a photographer/writer/musician since his early years in Corpus Christi, Texas. He then moved to Austin, and worked at the Austin American-Statesman from 1980-86 before moving to Dallas, where he's been since 1988. As Assistant Editor and Photographer at Buddy Magazine, the Original Texas Music Magazine, Chuck has interviewed and shot exclusive photographs of some of the more important players in the Texas and national blues, rock and roots-music scenes..

Alan Govenar, Author and Filmmaker • Documentary Arts, Inc.
P.O. Box 140244
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 824-3377; Fax (214) 824-3378
alan [at] docarts.com
Alan Govenar, Founder/President
American Folklore Society; Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers
Established: 1985
Alan Govenar is the author of numerous books about Texas music, African American history, photography, and folk artists nationwide. He has directed documentary films and produced radio features for national broadcast. His books include: Texas Blues: The Rise of a Contemporary Sound, Early Years of Rhythm and Blues, Untold Glory: African Americans in Pursuit of Freedom, Opportunity and Achievement, Stompin' at the Savoy, Deep Ellum and Central Track (with Jay Brakefield), Extraordinary Ordinary People, Stoney Knows How, and Portraits of Community. Govenar's films include: The Devil's Swing, Black Cowboys at the Circle 6 Ranch, and Cigarette Blues. Govenar and Akin Babatunde created the musical Blind Lemon Blues, which received rave reviews for its off-Broadway premiere in 2007 and has toured internationally to The Netherlands, France, and Switzerland. Govenar is the founding director of Documentary Arts, a 501 (c) 3 organization, which presents new perspectives on historical issues and diverse cultures.

Teresa Gubbins, Freelance Writer
2502 Live Oak Street, No.22
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 635-1891; (972) 803-3300
teresagubbins [at] att.net
Teresa Gubbins is a writer and reporter who has covered music for daily newspapers, magazines, and alternative/online publications. She's been writing for Pegasus News in Dallas since 2006; prior to that, she was a staff writer at the Dallas Morning News, where she wrote concert reviews, features, and authored a weekly column on Texas music. She's also written for the Fort Worth Star Telegram, D Magazine, American Way, Denton Live, Kerrang, Reflex, The Reader, and Texas Journeys.

Matt Weitz, Freelance Journalist
5301 Victor Street
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 533-3453
mattw1 [at] flash.net
Established: 1982
Matt Weitz is a freelance journalist who and writes primarily for the Dallas Morning News.

Model Forms Agency
5319 Gulfport Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 759-8654
Harry Assad, Owner; Ingrid Assad
Photographers
Established: 1988
Model Forms Agency provides photography work for promo material (photos, posters, covers, etc.) and also can provide models for photo shoots-videos, covers, etc. Work can be done in studio or one location. We can travel in or out of state. Published in local and national publications. We are one of the top fashion/model photographers in the area.

Cory Graves, Freelance Journalist
614 Janann Street
Euless, TX 76039
(817) 907-2810
subservientexperiment [at] gmail.com
Established: 2008
Cory Graves is a Dallas-based writer / journalist who writes primarily for the Dallas Observer and has interviewed such artists as Elvis Perkins, Corn Mo, and Black Joe Lewis.

Don Ottensman • Blue Z Music Company
1100 Timber Ridge Drive
Euless, TX 76039-7727
(817) 540-2987
donotemp [at] lycos.com
Established: 1983
Don Ottensmen is the blues format director at KNON-FM, Dallas, Texas and on-air programmer since 1983. He is also a freelance music writer contributing to Buddy Magazine in Dallas, Southwest Blues Magazine in Dallas, Blues & Rhythm Magazine in England and many others. Has written liner notes for Blacktop Records, Bullseye Blues Records, JSP records, Cannonball Records, and others.

Punch Shaw, Ph.D. Freelance Journalist
3300 Worth Hills Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 926-5646
punch.shaw [at] sbcglobal.net
Punch Shaw, Ph. D. is a music writer, lecturer, and teacher specializing in the fine arts. His work frequently appears in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Punch has an extensive knowledge of both classical music and classic rock and is an expert on the Beatles.

Country Music-USA
P.O. Box 1193
Georgetown, TX 78627-1193
(512) 819-0087
Paull [at] TheGateway.net
Paull Palmer, Texas Representatives
Monthly publications • Freelance journalists
Established: 1982
Country Music-USA is a freelance reporting service with 23 years of experience interviewing country music artists.

Bruce Lee Smith Photography
214 North A Street
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 793-0055; Fax (956) 428-0055
riosun2001 [at] yahoo.com
Bruce Lee Smith
Established: 1984
Bruce Lee Smith Photography is a complete photography studio offering studio or location work in formats from 35mm to 4x5. Clients include two album covers for Joe "King" Carrasco and photos for Texas Monthly, USA Today, The Big Click and other international publications. Corporate clients include Miller Beer and General Dynamics. Represented in Europe and Asia by Gamma-Liaison Photo Network. While his business is primarily photography (two photo shoots for The White House), Bruce also has more than 15 years experience as a writer.

Greg Barr, Music Writer / Publicist • Rock Steady, Inc.
3416 Morrison Street, No. 6
Houston, TX 77009
(832) 488-4011
gregoryebarr [at] gmail.com
Established: 1985
Greg Barr is a freelance writer, media relations consultant, publicist and musician who specializes in writing music features for Texas and national newspapers/magazines and creating press materials (bios, one-sheets, websites, etc.) for record labels, Rock Steady, Inc. and independent artists. Barr was named to the National Capital Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 for his authoritative work as a high-profile music writer, musician and consultant in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada's capital). Now living in Texas, Barr is owner of Rock Steady, Inc., a full-service PR company. A professional bass player/vocalist for 20 years, he plays electric and fretless bass.

Michael Baxter
4907 Shatner
Houston, TX 77066
(281) 222-4775
baxwrtr [at] comcast.net
Michael Baxter, Writer / Publicist
A professional writer for more than 25-years, Michael Baxter continues to write for national and regional publications such as The Houston Chronicle, Atlanta Magazine, CountryStyle,TX, Luxury Log Homes & Timber Frame, Aquatics International Magazine, 104/KRBE Radio's "ZONE", Bluegrass Unlimited and Friends. Having been associated with live music for many years, Baxter has developed strong relationships with entertainers and the media sources for promoting them. Texas honky-tonk Country Music performers, Miss Leslie & Her Juke-Jointers, are just one of the groups currently using Michael Baxter for their publicity and promotional needs. He is also a freelance tourism marketing consultant for clients such as Dauphin Island, Alabama.

HoustonSoReal ~ 2
1139 Prince Street
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 261-5102
matt [at] damagecontrolradio.org
Matt Sonzala, Editor
Established: 2005
HoustonSoReal is a one stop spot where you can find all the latest info on Houston rap and Matt Sonzala, freelance journalist/radio host/Texas hip hop historian.

Leland LaPine
10915 Oasis 
Houston, TX 77096
(832) 606-9823
big_easy_blues [at] @yahoo.comt
Leland is renowned in the Houston area for his talented Concert/ Club/ Event Photography.  He is known for his high quality professional photos.  His education includes learning from the late Nathan Wolkovitz...John Lennon's Photographer,Woodstock,etc. Blues & Classic Rock is his forte. Musicians, Clubs &  Venues may view on line past shoots to see the unique quality of his visual arts. Out of town publications (print & internet)  will find his services both quality & cost effective.  Credited to his ongoing experience & knowledge of the layout's, procedures and customs of the "Venues",you will be amazed at the results.

John Nova Lomax, Journalist
4151 Gramercy
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 668-9618
john.lomax [at] houstonpress.com
John Nova Lomax
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Established: 1997
Journalist for the Houston Press writing on many different music genres. His articles are often times syndicated.

Mikey Cunningham
225 Stallion Drive
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 337-6467; (214) 235-2673
mail [at] mikeycunningham.com
Mikey Cunningham, President
Mikey Cunningham is a music producer, composer, and arranger with experience recording and scoring for CD projects, radio, TV, film, video, and games. Live music for events, weddings, etc. Recording artist (piano, vocal). Music journalist/critic for the Dallas Morning News, the United Methodist Reporter, and other publications. Instruction in piano, voice, and theory. Speaker on music and pop-culture and religious topics.

Carrero Photography
1349 Mimosa Lane
Lewisville, TX 75077
(972) 639-7727
jaime [at] carrerophoto.com
Jaime R. Carrero, Owner
Photographers
Carrero Photography is owned by Jaime R. Carrero, who has been covering musical events for over 10 years. Specializing in live shows as well as studio and location portraits, I can let your musical persona come across effectively. To see samples of my work please go to www.carrerophoto.com Mention that you saw my listing on the Texas Music Office website and get a 10% discount off out creative fee (new clients only).

Jason Rhode
3701 61st Street
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 786-0638
jasonrhode [at] gmail.com

Martin's Music
P.O. Box 311200
New Braunfels, TX 78131-1200
(830) 626-0757
dale [at] martinsmusic.com
Dale Martin is a freelance writer who writes for the Victoria Advocate, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, Country Line Magazine, and Texas Music Magazine. He attends and reviews concerts in all southern Texas cities.

Ramiro Burr, Freelance Writer ~ 2
153 El Monte Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 822-6089;
musicreporter [at] gmail.com
Established: 1985
Ramiro Burr is a syndicated music columnist, book author and Billboard correspondent. He is also a free-lance music writer published by Pulse, Rhythm Music, Cashbox and New Country Music magazines, the Houston Chronicle and Austin Chronicle as well as Billboard.com, Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Burr's recent book, The Billboard Guide to Tejano and regional Mexican Music, by Billboard Books, is the genre's first-ever sourcebook. Burr has also contributed chapters to: World Music: The Rough Guide, Puro Conjunto, and The Hispanic Almanac. Burr's weekly syndicated San Antonio Express-News music column has appeared in the Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, and Austin-American Statesman. A nationally recognized music authority, Burr is a regular panelist at major industry conferences presented by Grammy in the Streets and SXSX. An articulate and critical analyst Burr is regularly interviewed by the national press including the NY Times, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NPR's Talk of the Nation, the BBC, ABC News Radio, ABC's Primetime Live and PBS' Newshour with Jim Lehrer and Mexico's Notimex and Spain's EFE wire service.

Rosemary Scott, Journalist
7800 IH 10 West, No. 300
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 524-1611; Fax (210) 524-1526
rscott23 [at] satx.rr.com
Rosemary Scott is an advertising journalist who specializes in media marketing with special emphasis in Hispanic marketing. Publications include Billboard, Ad Week, Radio Ink, Miami Herald, San Antonio Express News, M-Street Journal, Hispanic Business, Direct Marketing, and more. Rosemary Scott is Corporate Research and Communications Director for BMP Radio - the largest privately-held Hispanic-owned radio company in the United States. She has done marketing work for blue-chip companies such as McDonald's, Proctor&Gamble, Sprint PCS, JCPenny, Texaco, and most recently was the chair of sales and marketing subcommitte for the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Show. For eight consecutive years, she served on the sales advisory council of the Radio Advertising Bureau, one of the most prestigious appointments in the radio industry. For the past two years, she has served on the RAB Conference Planning Committee.

Richard Skanse, Writer
612 West Hopkins, No. A
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 743-4633
rskanse [at] mac.com
Established: 1995
Richard Skanse's articles have appeared in Texas Music, Rolling Stone, Tracks, Austin American-Statesman, Blender, Performing Songwriter, Journal of Country Music, Sing Out!, and the San Antonio Current.

Rock to the Top
P.O. Box 72
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 685-8587
info [at] daynasteele.com
Dayna Steele, Author
From passion and confidence to networking and branding, all topped off with a foreword by legendary KISS front man Gene Simmons, Rock To The Top takes you on an entertaining tour of backstage and into the lives of some of the most successful rock stars ever, all with savvy business advice along the way.

Shanie Fenderson, Freelance Writer and Photographer
18979 County Road 2107
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 330-5981
maylodi [at] yahoo.com
Established: 2001

Robert Darden, Writer
P.O. Box 1444
Waco, TX 76703-1444
(254) 752-1468; Fax (254) 752-4915
dooreditor [at] earthlink.net
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Robert Darden was the Contemporary Christian music columnist for Billboard for 10 years. He is the author of 29 books, and currently edits The Door, a religious humor and satire magazine.

Joe Nick Patoski, Writer ~ 2
706 Deer Run
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-3923; (512) 431-5684
joenickp [at] yahoo.com
Established: 1951
Joe Nick Patoski has been writing about Texas music since 1972. He's the author of several books including Selena: Como La Flor, Stevie Ray Vaughan: Caught In the Crossfire, Texas Mountains, Texas Coast and Big Bend National Park. A contributing editor to No Depression magazine, he writes for numerous publications, consults for a variety of music projects (he wrote the liner notes to James Hand's most recent album), and frequently appears on radio and television. He is currently writing a biography of Willie Nelson to be published by Little, Brown and Co. in 2008.