Wanda Jackson heads to Texas this weekend for concerts at The Continental Clubs of Austin (Friday) and Houston (Saturday). It's an early birthday celebration for the Queen of Rockabilly, who turns 73 on October 20.

"When you first discover 'Queen of Rockabilly' Wanda Jackson," says Houston Press writer Craig Hlavaty in a preview of Saturday's show, "you'll spend about a month in awe of her sinful growl. Easily one of the most underrated female instruments in rock and country, Jackson's voice can sound shredded by the daggers of love one moment and absolutely man-ravaging the next." Read more at houstonpress.com.

Jackson spoke with the Austin American-Statesman's Patrick Caldwell, who concludes: "It's an exciting time to be Wanda Jackson." Read why at austin360.com.

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Jackson was on the East Coast last week, performing for elated fans in outside Boston and in Brooklyn. Thursday night's show at Johnny D’s in Somerville, Massachusetts, was a celebration of another special day in Jackson's life, as she and her husband, Wendell, marked their 49th wedding anniversary. The audience was more than happy to celebrate, as Boston Globe correspondent Stuart Munro reports that the "general sentiment seemed to be that an opportunity to see one of the founders of rockabilly (especially its distaff side) shouldn’t be missed."

Munro goes on to say of the live set that "Jackson’s signature growl was in glorious form. Her voice still has its distinct, syrupy twang, and she was vibrant as ever, weaving recollections, wisecracks, and in-the-moment observations in among the music."

There were also a couple of hints of what's to come on Jackson's forthcoming album, The Party Ain't Over, produced by Jack White and due out on Third Man / Nonesuch Records January 25. "If those samplings were any indication," Munro concludes, "Wanda Jackson still has something to say."

Read the complete concert review at boston.com.

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For more information on upcoming shows, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.