Rhett Miller may be the Old 97’s’ front man, but bassist-singer Murry Hammond is the band’s Western conscience.

In her own songs, Ms. McCaslin rued the increasing urbanization of the American West. “I’ve always been attracted by the desert and the beautiful mesas in Arizona and Utah,” she told Mr. Holden.

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DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville is set to host its first-ever Old West Porchfest this weekend, transforming the historic Old West End into a vibrant festival ground. The event, which kicks off ...