I created this site in early 2004 as a way to help spread the word about Texas music and musicians, and also to give myself an outlet for creative writing. Over these last five years, I've greatly enjoyed the opportunity to learn about exciting artists, make new friends, and of course listen to lots of great music.

When I started, I felt like a lone online voice striving for a largely objective look into Texas music. Since then, I've been joined by many who do the job better than I possibly could — The 9513, Lone Star Music Magazine, and KUT's David Brown foremost among them, and each with a broader reach than I ever imagined.

So I am putting This Is Texas Music on hiatus. I've stepped away from the site for a couple months now and have enjoyed the break. I may return at some later date, but chances are this hiatus will be permanent.

Thank you to all the fans and readers out there who have sent so many emails and posted so many links over the years. Thanks also to the artists who have shared their music and their stories with me, as well as the publicists who helped bring us together. And to all of you, thank you for letting me share in your passion for music.

Feel free to continue emailing your questions, thoughts, and recommendations. I'd also like to invite you to befriend me on Facebook so we can share in one another's ongoing life stories.

Goodbye for now,
Patrick