To Lefty to Willie to Phossy with Love

By Bob Proehl

Even in railing against the influence of another, the musician must admit that influence and its inescapability. Like Br’er Rabbit and the tar baby, every blow struck just brings the two closer together. [4 June 2009]

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Phosphorescent: To Willie

By Matthew Fiander

Throughout To Willie, you find out Houck not only loves Nelson's music, but he has studied it. On every song he sifts through the track to get at the emotions closest to the bone. [2 February 2009]

Phosphorescent: Pride

By Dave Heaton

The pretty, mysterious and spiritual sides of Phosphorescent have been multiplied by a thousand. [2 January 2008]

Phosphorescent: Aw Come Aw Wry

By Kevin Jagernauth

Looking for something authentic? Be careful what you wish for. [8 December 2005]

Phosphorescent: The Weight of Flight

By Jon Goff