New York, NY – April 10, 2009
The Flatlanders' new album, Hills & Valleys, was released by New West on March 31st and the band hit the ground running to get the word out about their newest collection of songs. The guys started off the day at KUT doing a noon live lunch with Jay Trachtenberg. The band was awesome and it was a treat to see/hear the first live performance of these songs. The entire performance sounded great and came through perfectly on the radio. It was a great start to the day.
The day continued to an on air performance with Jody Denberg at KGSR. This was another great performance and interview. The guys crammed in the studio and belted a few songs that sounded really good and crisp. Afterwards, they stayed around and took pictures and signed a few autographs/ bowls for some friends.
Then it was off to Waterloo to get the stage set up for the in-store. While load in was happening, Andy Langer interviewed the guys for News8 Austin which is a 24 hour local news station. They did a quick interview about the record. The interview aired 4 times before the in-store and 4 times after the in-store! That helps explain the great turn-out for the show at Waterloo: the line of people lined up outside the store was insane! Thanks to John and Jesse from Waterloo for all their special efforts, too. The store filled to capacity and there were many fans outside listening in. Colin Gilmore joined the band on stage for a performance of his song, “The Way We Are.” The crowd was very enthusiastic during the entire performance and almost everyone stuck around for an autograph or meet and greet. It was a wonderful day and a great kick-off for the tour, happening now!

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Los Angeles, CA – January 12, 2009
The legendary Flatlanders -- Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock -- three of Texas’ most respected singer/songwriters, return with Hills And Valleys, a new album out March 31st from New West Records.

The three friends pooled their diverse, yet complimentary songwriting talents and co-wrote eight of the 13 tracks on the record, their first in 5 years, and only 4th studio album in 30 years.

Hills And Valleys was produced by Grammy® Award winning producer Lloyd Maines, who also appears on the album playing acoustic guitar, Dobro, pedal, steel and more.

The group, known for their extensive touring schedule, will hit the road in April for shows including dates in NYC, Philadelphia and Chicago (tour dates below.) The Flatlanders, known for their poetic lyrics and superior musicianship, do not disappoint on Hills And Valleys.

The record kicks off with “Homeland Refugee” which Texas Music declares “...isn’t just the best song ever recorded under the Flatlanders name; it could be the best song any of them have ever had a hand in writing, period – a Woody Guthrie-worthy, state-of-the-nation elegy for the American Dream.” Additional stand out tracks include “After The Storm,” “Just About Time” and “Thank God For The Road.”

The Flatlanders, lifelong friends, began making music together over 30 years ago, releasing their first work in 1972 as an eight-track tape only and then on vinyl that was only available in Europe.

The band gained a cult following but, with the recordings rare and hard to find, went their separate ways, each becoming successful musicians on their own but most importantly remaining friends. They reunited in 1998 when asked to write a song for “The Horse Whisperer” soundtrack – which they wrote together (for the 1972 recording they wrote individually recording each other’s songs). The collaborative effort paid off, leading to the critically acclaimed Now Again (May 02) and Wheels Of Fortune (Jan 04).

And as for Hills And Valleys Texas Music finds, “there’s something about this go-round that feels altogether more relaxed and natural, like a record made on holiday by three guys with nothing left to prove to themselves or anyone else. Free of expectations, they casually spin off real magic.”

Los Angeles Times
On the rails with Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock and Dave Alvin on the Kachina Express
September 29, 2009
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Washington Post
Washington, DC: The Flatlanders Live Last Night
April 17, 2009
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American-Statesman
Austin, TX: Western Textures, Eastern Light
With "Hills and Valleys," the Flatlanders shine delicate musical light on the idea of Impermanence
March 27, 2009
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Amazon.com
The best Flatlanders album yet
March 31, 2009
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CMT News
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Songs for the New Depression
Music to Acknowledge an Enduring Spirit
February 5, 2009; Written by Chet Flippo
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Pollstar
Flatlanders Redux
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Prairie Home Companion
The Flatlanders were Garrison Keillor's guests
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New York Times
After 30 Years, Fame Finds a Texas Trio
By RANDY KENNEDY
Published: January 28, 2004
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New York Times
CRITIC'S CHOICE
Getting It Right the First Time
By NEIL STRAUSS
Published: February 2, 2004
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Rolling Stone
The Flatlanders Now Again
by Richard Skanse, June 20, 2002
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Country Standard Time
The Flatlanders can't wait another 30 years
By Brian Baker, January 2004
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