Carla Olson and the Textones

A roots rock pioneer, Carla Olson is a highly regarded singer/songwriter, guitarist, and producer who has been at the forefront of the rock and Americana scene for over 30 years. Olson first emerged in the late 1970s with her band the Textones, playing a mix of blues, country, and old-school rock & roll. Marked by her soulfully weathered vocals and twangy guitar chops, she earned a cult following with the Textones' 1984 debut, Midnight Mission. She also garnered respect from the folk-rockers who preceded her, including the Byrds' singer/songwriter Gene Clark, whom she joined f...