Savannah Music Festival Adds Justin Townes Earle and Lyle Lovett + John Hiatt ... Artistdirect.com With inspirations as diverse as Townes Van Zandt (he was named in honor of his father's hero), Jimmy Reed, Kurt Cobain, The Replacements, Mance Lipscomb, Ray Charles and The Pogues, Justin Townes Earle forged his own brand of American roots music.
Grammy Nominee's Roots Are Strong Here EastBayRI.com His stepfather, Bob Sayer, introduced him to the genre, which encompasses artists like Mance Lipscomb, Country Joe and the Fish, and Fred McDowell. “I had a lot of records and I guess he liked it,” said Mr. Sayer. “He told me over Christmas, ...
