CHRISTMAS IN KELLY'S COUNTRY - Where Are You Christmas?

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While searching for videos to share this week, I came across this one by Faith Hill (EveryFriendRocks -YouTube Channel). Relevant not just at Christmas but all year long.

CHRISTMAS IN KELLY'S COUNTRY - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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If you've not realized by now, Kelly's Country is more than just 'country' music. I love most types of music. My favorite movies have always been Hollywood musicals. I love the orchestra notes that carry you to a different world. Classics like this one from Frank Sinatra:

Country Christmas Blessings from my home to yours!

CHRISTMAS IN KELLY'S COUNTRY - I'll Be Home For Christmas

The folks I network with every day, spend so much time on the road to bring their talent to each of us at venues across the country. I know they want to be home with their loved ones on Christmas. Today, I'm sharing I'll Be Home For Christmas - by The Oak Ridge Boys.

CHRISTMAS IN KELLY'S COUNTRY - My Name is Christmas Carol

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While driving to Poplar Bluff yesterday to deliver cookies to my support team at Office Depot, I scanned the radio channels looking for Christmas music. I stopped at one of my usual spots on the dial when driving this direction - 97.5 The Storm when I heard the beginning strains of a song I have not heard in years. A song of hope by Skip Ewing.  The video is from the YouTube channel of Ekarmet

Who will you share your Christmas with?

CHRISTMAS IN KELLY'S COUNTRY - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

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Today I'm sharing a Christmas video from a duo I've featured on Turntable Tuesday - Moonlight Social.

CHRISTMAS IN KELLY'S COUNTRY - Christmas Time In Texas

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My heart and soul are in Texas music so I have to kick my week of Christmas videos off with the Texas man, himself - George Strait. 

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Christmas Time - Rhonda Vincent

I love Christmas. Aside from some of the yummy treats I only enjoy during this time of year, I love the blessings of family and friends. Being together with those we love and feeling the blessings warms my heart.  If these things are tops on your Holiday list, then you will love Christmas Time - the new holiday album by Rhonda Vincent - and friends. Lots of friends!

Rhonda, along with Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Gene Watson, Bill Anderson, Larry Gatlin, Jeannie Seely, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis and EmiShine come together in a beautiful collection of both traditional and uplifting Christmas carols - including four written by Rhonda. 

Rhonda talks about her Christmas Time CD on her  YouTube channel:

While we think of Rhonda as a bluegrass artist, she is a consummate professional, blurring the boundaries of bluegrass, country and traditional into a beautiful ombre of color and love. 

Whether you want something to trim your tree by or sing along to, Christmas Time is the perfect new addition to your holiday music collection. 

Rhonda loves to hear from her fans. Stop by her FB or Twitter pages to wish her a Merry Christmas!

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Christmas with T. Graham Brown

I am kicking off my Christmas music season with a guy who has been a favorite of mine for years. T. Graham Brown is one of the most congenial, talented, respected artists in the business. His passion comes through on his Christmas album - Christmas with T. Graham Brown. 

The album has a beautiful selection of traditional favorites. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Silver Bells, Run Run Rudolph, Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas and Away In A Manger all put us in the seasonal spirit. 

Two signature tracks on this album show us the fun side of T. Graham Brown as well as his spiritual depth.  Santa Claus is Coming In A UFO (written by T, his wife Sheila and their son Acme) is that fun song you can't help but sing along to. But the best new piece on this album, and sure to become a classic, is Mary Had A Little Lamb (written with Sheila and Jimmy Fortune. This inspirational twist on a nursery rhyme title ranks with caroles we have sang for generations such as Angels We Have Heard On High and What Child Is This. Where the traditional songs put us in the Christmas Spirit, Mary Had A Little Lamb will put the Christmas Spirit in your heart. 

Christmas with T. Graham Brown is a must have in any Christmas music collection.

I'm tipping this one:

 

  

You can purchase your copy through:

Amazon

iTunes

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Stop by any of T. Graham Brown's social media links to wish him a Merry Christmas!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Part of this is reposted from last Thanksgiving but bears repeating. 

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I feel so blessed to be living my dream as an entertainment journalist. And I have all of you to thank. You've opened up your homes and your hearts, given of your time and continued to network with me. I am truly thankful for each and every one of you. I hope today finds you with family, friends and taking a moment to count your blessings.

Here are my Top 5
1 - Husband (Bob) He is the absolute best! So supportive of this 'starving artist' career path I've chosen

2 - My family. Aside from writing, I never wanted to be anything but a mom. I love my daughter and she has blessed me with two adorable granddaughters. I can't imagine my life without them.
      My two sisters and their families. We're not always close, but we're love each other.

3- Friends. I am blessed to know so many people and love them all for their individuality. But it's nice to have those really close ones who will be there for you no matter what.

4 - My abilities - first and foremost the ability to learn. They say knowledge is power. Self-empowerment is a Good Thing!

5 - Encompassing my many blessings in this one. My heart is full thanks to my Faith and all I am able to accept in this life because of my Faith.

and a BONUS.... I am thankful for our Troops. They've all stepped up and put themselves in harms way so that we may have today and all it's blessings.


Remember those not here with us on this day of all days when Family should be together.
Country Blessings
Kelly

THE PARTY LIST - November 26 - December 2

Note: Please remember to check with the venue as to whether or not there is a cover charge or ticket required for the shows you plan to attend. Also, some venues have an age restriction. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Not all events take place in Texas. With that in mind I will begin listing them not only by day but by TEXAS and ON THE ROAD. 

THIS IS THE LAST PARTY LIST of 2015. I am taking December off to enjoy the Holidays with my husband. I have a few other posts scheduled throughout the month so keep checking back.

With that in mind…

TEXAS

Thursday – 26 – Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday – 27

Aaron Watson – Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country – Beaumont

            /w CameranNelson

Cody Joe Hodges – Salt Lick BBQ – Driftwood

Byrd & Street – Hyatt Regency Marker 10 Bar – Austin 5-7 p.m.

Bellamy Brothers – Rockett Café & Club – Waxahachie

john Arthur martinez – Canyon of the Eagles – Burnet – 7 p.m.

Jack Nelson – Half Moon Grill & Saloon – Tyler – 8 p.m.

Kelly McGuire – T-Bone Tom’s – Kemah – 7-11 p.m.

Randy Brown – Whiskey Girl Saloon – Ft. Worth – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

            1^st Annual Turkey Bash Costume Contest!

Saturday – 28

John Wolfe – Floore’s – Helotes –

            /w Dalton Domino

Thomas Michael Riley – Dickens On Main – Boerne –

            Annual Christmas Fest!

Cameran Nelson – Brewster Street Icehouse – Corpus Christi

Bellamy Brothers – Whiskey Girl Saloon – Ft. Worth

john Arthur martinez – Torre di Pietra – Fredricksburg – 1 p.m.

Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars – Stumblin’ Goat Saloon – Canadian – 9:30 p.m.

Randy Brown – Lush Resort Possum Kingdom – Graford – 8-11 p.m.

Jack Nelson – Neon Country – Jacksonville

Rhett Butler – Strange Brew – Austin – 7 p.m.

Jimmy LaFave – Strange Brew – Austin – 9 p.m.

Sunday – 29

Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.

Jon Napier Song Swap – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 7 p.m.

Saints Eleven – Ranch Roadhouse Toy Run – Waxahachie – 7 p.m.

Monday – 30 – Cyber Monday! Check out the artists websites for great Gifts!

W.C. Jameson with George Ensle  – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30

           

Tuesday –  December 1

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Wednesday – 2

Mike Blakely – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores – 7-9 p.m.

            /w johnArthur martinez

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 26 – Happy Thanksgiving!

Buddy Case – Fox & Fork – Clarksville AR – 6-9 p.m.

Friday – 27

Oak Ridge Boys – Paramount Theatre – Cedar Rapids IA

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Asleep at the Wheel – Parker Arts, Cultural Events Center – Parker CO

Terri Clark – Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin NV

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Saturday – 28

Oak Ridge Boys – Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science – Sioux Falls SC

The Texas Tenors – Roland E. Powerll Performing Arts Center– Ocean City MD

Terri Clark – Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin NV

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Sunday – 29

Oak Ridge Boys – Hoyt Sherman Place – Des Moines IA   

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Terri Clark – Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin NV

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Monday – 30 – Cyber Monday! Check out the artists websites for great Gifts!

Oak Ridge Boys – Topeka Performing Arts Center – Topeka KS

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Vince Gill – 3^rd and Lindsley – Nashville TN

            /w The TimeJumpers

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Tuesday – December 1

Oak Ridge Boys – Cheyanne Civic Center – Cheyanne WY

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Wednesday – 2

Oak Ridge Boys – Pikes Peak Center – Colorado Springs CO

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

Vince Gill – Christmas at the Ryman – Nashville TN

            /w AmyGrant

Mo Pitney – Eddie’s Attic – Decatur GA – 7:30 p.m.

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Cowboy Romeo - Mike Hernandez

When an artist approaches me with their music it means they have taken the time to search me out and want to know my opinion. Reviewing music is like critiquing a manuscript. You want to encourage the artist but still point out their flaws. From my point as an author, I want someone to tell me what I need to fix and I hope that when an artist approaches me, they are willing to learn.

Mike Hernandez has jumped through those hoops... and learned the lessons necessary that should put him on the charts. Not just Texas but Indie's and Billboard. His music is pure country with strong Texas influence.   As you listen to the twelve tracks on his Cowboy Romeo album, you will hear a consistency unlike anything I've reviewed in some time. Some artists produce their albums with high and low points like a roller coaster ride. While this is not a bad thing (we use this technique in fiction writing all the time), sometimes you just want to take a lazy float and enjoy the moment. Cowboy Romeo is that moment.

Don't get me wrong, not all of the songs are slow.  The title track has an undercurrent of Tejano that pulls you to the dance floor and the rest of the album will keep you there until the final strains of Adios Amiga.

Mike wants everyone to know who he is and the type of music he is capable of. That may be why you can listen to the entire album on his Reverbnation and Webpage.  From those locations you can purchase the downloadable tracks you like, which I'm betting is going to be all of them.

If you like George Strait, Rick Trevino and Alan Jackson, you will love Mike Hernandez.

If I had one critique about COWBOY ROMEO it would be that while I understand the marketing aspect of this album, I do not think I would offer full versions to the general public on future albums. As my mom would say, 'why buy what you can get for free?' This album is worth paying for.

I'm tipping my hat:

You can catch up with Mike Hernandez:
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Twitter
YouTube

ALBUM REVIEW - Keep On Bein' Me - Josh Fuller

KEEP ON BEIN' ME, the latest album from Josh Fuller is a well-balanced blend of where he comes from and what he knows will get air-play.

While air-play always has to be a major part of the equation in this industry, there is always that fine line an artist walks between getting the air-play without losing who they are as an artist. Sometimes, they have to go with the flow to get the 'real' stuff - the music that defines them - heard. Josh Fuller walks this tight rope with all the expertise of a seasoned artist.

HITCHED and SMALL TOWN FRIDAY  are perfect examples, sharing strong country roots with a vibe that will get the airplay needed to move this album forward. Another example is ON THE RADIO - reaching Top 30 on Texas Regional Radio Report (#30) and Top 50 on Texas Music Chart (#41)

Of the thirteen tracks on this album, three songs stand out for me. "Music is a powerful mood altering drug; the right song at the right time connects with your soul,” states Fuller. JUST HERE and 14 PEWS are two emotionally- charged songs that accomplish what Josh was after. With it's finger-poppin', blues back beat, YOU THINK TO MUCH is a song that just has you boppin' along.

And if Farmers Only.com ever need a second theme song, FARMHANDS gets the point across.

If you like Dierks Bentley with a bit more country flavor, then you will love KEEP ON BEIN' ME.

Here's a sample of what you'll find on KEEP ON BEIN' ME:

I'm giving KEEP ON BEIN' ME:

. 5

You can get your copy of KEEP ON BEIN' ME:
Josh Fuller Store
Amazon


You can catch up with Josh Fuller:

WEBSITE
FB
TWITTER
YouTube
Instagram

THE PARTY LIST- November 19- 25

Note: Please remember to check with the venue as to whether or not there is a cover charge or ticket required for the shows you plan to attend. Also, some venues have an age restriction. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Not all events take place in Texas. With that in mind I will begin listing them not only by day but by TEXAS and ON THE ROAD. With that in mind…

TEXAS

Thursday – 19

W.C. Jameson – The Badu - Llano – 7 p.m.

            /w MikeBlakely

Aubrey Lynn England – Love and War – Plano – 8 p.m.

Pauline Reese – Red Brick Tavern – Conroe – 7 p.m.

Don Williams – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center – Midland - 8 p.m.

Friday – 20

Max Stalling – Strange Brew – Austin – 7 p.m.

Aubrey Lynn England – Love and War – Plano – 7:30 p.m.

Cameran Nelson – Coupland Dancehall – Coupland

Cody Joe Hodges – Maverick Co Livestock Show – Eagle Pass

Saints Eleven – Firehouse Saloon – Houston – 9 p.m.

            /w BriBagwell

john Arthur martinez – The Badu – Llano – 8 p.m.

Tessy Lou  – Palmer Events Center – Austin – 7 p.m.

            Junior League of Austin ‘2015 ACA Date Night’

Shenandoah – Stampede Houston – Houston –

            /w MartyRaybon

Pauline Reese – Riley’s Tavern – New Braunfels – 9 p.m.

            Full Band!

Mike Hernandez – Riley’s Tavern – New Braunfels – 9 p.m.

Jack Nelson – LugNutz – Nacogdoches – 8 p.m.

Mo Pitney – Brewster Street Ice House – Corpus Christi – 9 p.m.

Saturday – 21

Aubrey Lynn England – Outlaws Inferno – Gainesville – 8 p.m.

            /w The Band McGraw

Cameran Nelson – Floore’s – Helotes

            /w MikeRyan

Zach Coffey – White Elephant Saloon – Ft. Worth –

Aaron Einhouse – The Office – Lubbock

            /w Mickyand the Motorcars

Byrd & Street – Fairhaven Vineyards – Hawkins – 7-9 p.m.

john Arthur martinez – Lakeside Pavilion – Marble Falls – 6 p.m.
             Roddick Youth Tennis Benefit

            Contact: dave@roddickyouthtennis.org

Tessy Lou  – 11^th  St. Cowboy Bar – Bandera – 8:30 p.m.

Jack Nelson – Whirlwind Club – Livingston – 8 p.m.

Sunday – 22

Tessy  Lou  – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.

Jon Napier Song Swap – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 7 p.m.

Monday - 23

W. C. Jameson - Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.  

          /w CharlieRoth

Tuesday – 24

Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 7-9 p.m.

            /w johnArthur martinez

Aubrey Lynn England – Eagle’s Nest Sports Bar – Ft. Worth – 6 p.m.

Chuck Hawthorne – Liberty Tree Tavern – Elgin – 8 p.m.

            /w Guest Charlie Roth

Wednesday – 25

Kent Finlay Songwriter’s Circle – Cheatham Street – San Marcos

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 19

Eli Young Band – House of Blues – Orlando FL

T. Graham Brown – Chamber of Commerce – Sulphur LA

Oak Ridge Boys – Oak Ridge Boys Theatre – Branson MO

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Buddy Case – Fox & Fork – Clarksville AR – 6-9 p.m.

Collin Raye – Gem Theatre – Calhoun GA

Chuck Hawthorne – Bluebonnet Bar – Norman OK 9 p.m.

            /w Tanner Miller

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.

Vince Gill – Georgia Christian School – Valdosta GA

A Thousand Horses – Van Adel Arena – Grand Rapids MI

Friday – 20

Eli Young Band – The Tabernacle – Atlanta GA

Collin Raye – Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center – Evans GA

Chuck Hawthorne – Wall Street Pub – Duncan OK – 9 p.m.

            /w Tanner Miller

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

Rhonda Vincent – Culpeper Theatre -  Culpeper VA

Terri Clark – GAC Harvest Celebration – Atlanta GA

A Thousand Horses – Huntington Center – Toledo OH

Gene Watson – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN – 7 p.m.

Saturday – 21

Mark Chapman Band – Bordertown Casino -8 p.m.

            Opening for Little River Band

Eli Young Band – The Ritz – Raleigh NC

Jason Boland & the Stragglers – George’s Majestic – Fayetteville AR

Oak Ridge Boys – Canton Palace Theatre – Canton OH

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Collin Raye – Mars Theatre – Springfield GA

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

Rhonda Vincent – Andrew Auction Facility – Federalsburg MD

Crystal Gayle – BBCHS Auditorium – Bradley IL –

            KCTC Benefit Concert

Gene Watson – Newberry Opera House – Newberry S. Carolina

Sunday – 22

Willie Nelson – Buffalo Run Casino – Miami OK –

Oak Ridge Boys – Ferguson Center for The Arts – Newport News VA

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Chuck Hawthorne – Red Brick Bar – Norman OK – 9 p.m.

            /w Tanner Miller

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.

Rhonda Vincent – Eichelberger – Hanover PA

Charley Pride – Moon River Theatre – Branson MO

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Monday – 23

Vince Gill – 3^rd and Lindsley – Nashville TN

            /w The TimeJumpers

Shenandoah – The Ryman - Nashville TN

            Christmas For Kids

            /w MartyRaybon

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Tuesday – 24

Oak Ridge Boys – Vern Riffe Center for The Arts – Portsmouth OH

            Christmas Night Out Tour!

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

Wednesday – 25

Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.

            /w Jarrett Dougherty

LOVE AND BLOOD - Jean Synodinos

Born from first-hand experience with her husband, Charles Rieser, JeanSynodinos, LOVE AND BLOOD. For the full story visit, HERE and click on the SoundCloud player About Addiction on the right hand side of her page. The commentary is an eye-opening piece about what we think we know about addiction and recovery.

hits straight to the core with her latest album,

Unlike previous reviews, I am not going to break this album down track by track. Instead, I want you to go to www.loveandblood.org and hear them for yourself. Jean has opened this album up as a Free Download via Dropbox. Experience the tracks for your self. Then, click the DONATE button and join us in filling the Karmic Tip Jar . 10% of all donations will go to the SIMS FOUNDATION, which provides low-cost and free mental health/ substance abuse services and resources to Austin musicians.

I do want to direct you to Jean's FB page and the following link. This video for one of the songs from Love and Blood is beyond beautiful.

https://www.facebook.com/jean.synodinos/videos/10207173892361350/

Love and Blood is an old school meets technology style album. The style of each track is classic while the sound has become timeless.

Country Blessings

About Jean Synodinos:

Jean Synodinos (say it like this: sin-uh-DEE-nus) delivers grit, grace and acoustic soul with a voice that's been hailed by critics as “big league” and "show-stopping." Her award-winning writing digs deep, moving from big affirmations to little ironies at the turn of a phrase.  Deftly skating between genres, Jean easily slips from folk to pop to jazz to blues and more to create dynamic live performances and recordings that make audiences ask for more.

For more on Jean Synodinos, check out the following links and lend your support.

WEBSITE
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TWITTER
YouTube

THE PARTY LIST - November 12 - 18

Note: Please remember to check with the venue as to whether or not there is a cover charge or ticket required for the shows you plan to attend. Also, some venues have an age restriction. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Not all events take place in Texas. With that in mind I will begin listing them not only by day but by TEXAS and ON THE ROAD. With that in mind…

TEXAS

Thursday – 12

W.C. Jameson – The Badu – Llano – 8 p.m.

            /w Mike Blakely & Guest: ChuckHawthorne

CameranNelson – Filthy McNasty’s – Ft. Worth –

SaintsEleven (Acoustic) Bathtub Gins – Ft. Worth – 7:30 p.m.

Sam Riggs – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos –

            /w Special Guest Lucas Eason opens

JimmyFortune – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.

Friday – 13

MerleHaggard – Floore’s – Helotes – 8:15 p.m.

            /w Wayne ‘the train’ Hancock

CameranNelson – Midnight Rodeo – San Angelo –

SaintsEleven – Boondocks – Ft. Worth – 9 pm.

AaronEinhouse – Blaine’s Pub – An Angelo

BreelanAngel – Casa Blanca Ballroom – Laredo

ChuckHawthorne – Home Sweet Home Farmers Market & Biergarten – Brenham 7:30 pm.

Vince Gill – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.

Tessy Lou  – Drink Texas Biergarten – Boeme – 8 p.m.

 Saturday – 14

TurnpikeTroubadours – Floore’s – Helotes – 4:30 p.m.

            /w Mike & the Moonpies, Ruben V

Mike Blakely – Santa Fe Museum Park - Cast Iron Cook-off – Sealy – All Day

            /w Larry Nye, Jeff Brosch, MarkRubin

CameranNelson – Old 300 BBQ Back Forty Dancehall – Blanco

Zach Coffey – Cobra Brewery – Lewisville

AaronEinhouse – City Limits – Stephenville

            /w Sam Riggs

Byrd &Street – “Words & Voices” Concert – Marshall

BreelanAngel – The Chute – Baytown

            CD Release Party

ChuckHawthorne – American Legion Hall  - Jarrell – 6 p.m.

            Jarrell Livestock Assoc. Fundraiser

            /w Wes Green

john Arthurmartinez – Canyon of the Eagles – Burnet – 7 p.m.

CarleneCarter – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.

Vince Gill – Wish Upon A Smile – Austin

Tessy Lou  – Riley’s Tavern – New Braunfels – 9 p.m.

PaulineReese – Saxon Pub – Austin – 6 p.m.

            Full Band!

Sunday – 15

Big Star 97 Toys for Tots

 @Filthy McNasty’s – Ft. Worth –

            See Poster Link on Sidebar for details!

WoodyEastman – Kingsland Arts & Crafts Show – Kingsland – Noon- 4 p.m.

Tessy  Lou  – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.

Jon Napier Song Swap – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 7 p.m.

Monday – 16

George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.

            /w Doug Rees

Tuesday – 17

Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 7-9 p.m.

            /w john Arthur martinez

Vince Gill – Bass Performance Hall – Ft. Worth

Wednesday – 18

Kent Finlay’sSongwriters Circle – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos -

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 12

Eli YoungBand – Theatre at Westbury – Westbury NY

LeeGreenwood – The Lyric Theatre – Stuart FL

Oak RidgeBoys – Oak Ridge Boys Theatre – Branson MO

2 SteelGirls – Gander Mountain Grand Opening – Chesterfield MO – 9 a.m.

Buddy Case – Fox & Fork – Clarksville AR – 6-9 p.m.

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

RhondaVincent – Rodeheaver Boys Ranch – Palatka FL

Friday – 13

Eli YoungBand – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park NJ

Ragged Union – Swallow Hill Daniels Hall – Denver CO

Asleep Atthe Wheel – Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival – Ocoee FL

BellamyBrothers – Automotive Hotrod Show – Panama City Beach FL

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.

RhondaVincent – Shepherdsville Music Barn – Shepherdsville KY

Shenandoah – The Walker Center – Wilkesboro NC

            /w Marty Raybon

Saturday – 14

MarcBroussard – Warehouse 140 Restaurant & Saloon – Ponchatoula LA – 9:30 p.m.

Mark ChapmanBand – Downstream Casino – 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

LeeGreenwood – 59^th Annual Telethon of the Stars Celebration – Paducah KY

JohnAnderson – Volusia Co Fair – DeLand FL

Oak RidgeBoys – Golden Nugget – Lake Charles LA

Jaryd Lane – Cypress Bayou Casino – Charenton LA – 9 p.m.

BellamyBrothers – England Brothers Park – Pinellas Park FL

            Greater Pinellas Country Fair

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

RhondaVincent – The Roberts Centre – Wilmington OH

Shenandoah – Historic State Theater – Elizabethtown KY

            /w Marty Raybon

Sunday – 15

T. G. Sheppard – Crystal Grand Theatre – Wisconsin Dells WI
    The Country Legends Show - /w Moe Bandy, Janie Fricke, Moore & Moore, Jeannie Seely
Oak RidgeBoys – Montgomery Performing Arts Center – Montgomery AL

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.

RhondaVincent – Truman Lake Opry – Tightwad MO

Monday – 16

Vince Gill – 3rd and Lindsley – Nashville TN

            /w The Time Jumpers

Tuesday – 17

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30  p.m.

Wednesday – 18

Bryan White – The Listening Room – Nashville TN

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.