The Textones

While they first found an audience as part of the Los Angeles New Wave scene of the late '70s and '80s, the Textones were a band that were less interested in upending tradition than embracing the glories of America's musical past. Led by vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Carla Olson, the Textones were strongly influenced by vintage folk-rock, classic rock of the '60s, and country rock; their sound anticipated the roots rock and Americana movements that would rise in later decades, and their heartfelt, passionate sound was informed by acts like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, a...