MIKE STINSON

From stone cold honky tonk to some of the stoutest rock you'll ever hear, Mike Stinson writes 'em and sings 'em like music is a life-and-death matter. Dwight Yoakam covered Stinson's "Late Great Golden State." After 18 years in Los Angeles, Stinson moved to Houston, Texas three years back, and the move spurred an amazing streak of creativity which he captured recently while recording his fourth album in Austin with legendary roots producer R.S. Field.