Thursday, October 29, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - October 29 - November 4



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 – 29
WC Jameson – The Badu – Llano – 7 p.m.
            /w MikeBlakely
Jason Eady – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
            /w ScottMiller
Josh Fuller Band – Dosey Doe’s CafĂ© – Conroe – 8:30 p.m.
Breelan Angel – Midnight Rodeo – San Angelo –
            /w CodyJohnson Band
Cameran Nelson – Hanks Grille – McKinney
Cody Joe Hodges – The Rusty Cactus - Oakwood


Friday – 30
Moonlight Social – The Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft. Worth – 6 p.m.
Breelan Angel – Wild West – Lubbock
            /w CodyJohnson Band
Bellamy Brothers – Redneck Country Club – Stafford – 8-11 p.m.
            Cooper Wade Opens!
Jack Nelson – The HawgStop Bar – Houston – 5 p.m.
            Cooking for Cancer BBQ Cook-off
            /w JesseJennings, The Corey Michael Band & 2 others!
Zane Williams – Big Texas Saloon – Spring – 10:45 p.m.
Tessy Lou – Back Porch Bar – Port Aransas – 9 p.m.
Thomas Michael Riley – Love and War – Grapevine – 8 – 11:30 p.m.
William Clark Green - Floore's - San Marcos - 9 p.m.
Larry Joe Taylor - Poodie's - Spicewood - 10:30 p.m.
Kelly McGuire - T-Bone Tom's - Kemah - 7-11 p.m.
Jason Blum - Strange Brew - Austin - 8 p.m.


Saturday – 31
Mike Blakely – Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center – Ingram – 7:30 p.m.
            Halloween Party/ Benefit – Littlegrass Ranch
            http://www.littlegrassranch.org/
Pat Green – The Sky’s the Limit Balloon Spectacular – Gainesville
Curtis Grimes – Hallowheel Camp & Crawl – Marble Falls –
Breelan Angel – Midnight Rodeo – Amarillo –
            /w CodyJohnson Band
Jack Nelson – Hobo – Ellinger – 8 p.m.
Zane Williams – Todd Whatley Rodeo Arena – 8 p.m.
            /w CaseyDonahew & JB and the Moonshine Band
Scott Taylor Band – Dodge City Halloween Bash – Victoria – 9 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – Torre di Pietra – Fredricksburg – 1 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – The Badu – Llano – 8 p.m.
Bellamy Brothers – Stagecoach Ballroom – Ft. Worth – 10 p.m.
Randy Brown - White Elephant Saloon - Ft. Worth - 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
         1st Annual Halloween Bash! - Costume Contest!
Kelly McGuire - Sundance Grill (Waterford Harbor) - Kemah - 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
        Costume Contest & Prizes!



Sunday – November 1
Jack Nelson – The HawgStop Bar – Houston -
             Cooking for Cancer BBQ Cook-off
            /w Kim Baxley & 2 others
Tessy Lou Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.
Jon Napier - Poodie's - Spicewood - 7:30 p.m.
          Song Swap /w Houston Marchman



Monday – 2
George Ensle - Poodie's - Spicewood - 6:30 p.m.
        Songwriter's Showcase w/ Bob Livingston



Tuesday – 3
Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 7-9 p.m.


Wednesday – 4
john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores – 7-9 p.m.
            /w MikeBlakely
Zane Williams – Wild West – San Antonio – 7 p.m.
Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – 8 p.m
Michael Martin Murphey – Reliant Center -  Houston -



ON THE ROAD
Thursday – 29
Jaryd Lane – The District – Lafayette LA – 7 p.m.
            /w AaronLewis
Whiskey Myers – George’s Majestic – Fayetteville AR –
Mark Chesnutt – Riverside Casino – Laughlin NV
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO
Granger Smith – Midnight Rodeo – Mobile AL - TBA


Friday – 30
Pat Green – George’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville –
Ronnie McDowell – Armour House – Red Boiling Springs TN
Rhonda Vincent – Lancaster Grand Theatre – Lancaster KY
Mark Chesnutt – Riverside Casino – Laughlin NV
Lonestar – Lewis Family Playhouse – Rancho Cucamonga CA
Granger Smith – Kleman Plaza – Tallahassee FL – 8:20 p.m.


Saturday – 31
Rhonda Vincent – Anderson Sports Entertainment Center – Anderson SC
            Anderson Co Bluegrass Festival
Mark Chesnutt – Riverside Casino – Laughlin NV
Granger Smith – Joyland IV – Bradenton FL – 10:30 p.m.


Sunday – November 1
Ronnie McDowell – Expo Center – Lebanon PA
Rhonda Vincent – National Veteran’s Day Concert – Washington DC
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO
Lonestar – Harris Center – Folsom CA


Monday – 2
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO


Tuesday – 3
Texas Tenors – The Starlight Theater – Branson MO
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO


Wednesday – 4
Aaron Watson – Schmitt’s Saloon & Music Hall – Morgantown WV – 10 p.m.
Texas Tenors – The Starlight Theater – Branson MO
Rhonda Vincent – CMA Awards Activities – Nashville TN
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO


Tuesday, October 27, 2015

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Cass County - Don Henley



Just over a month ago country got a wake-up call from classic songwriter/ performer Don Henley. Most notable as a member of the Eagles, Don Henley has come home, literally, to give us more of his heart and soul in this solo project - Cass County.

While Cass County is his solo album, Don Henley went back to his musical roots and brought other great talents on boar - talents that while crossing genre's all bring a classic sound to the table. Mick Jagger and Miranda Lambert team up on Bramble Rose, where the pedal steel leads you into a waltz so smooth you don't feel your feet touch the floor. The Cost of Living features the iconic voice of Merle Haggard. I think Martina McBride was the perfect duet partner for That Old Flame, as was Dolly Parton with When I Stop Dreaming.

No Thank You (Vince Gill on harmony), Waiting Tables (with Molly Felder, Jamey Johnson and Lee Ann Womack), Take A Picture of This (Michelle BranchSally Dworsky, Gale Mayes & Angela Primm), That Old Flame (with Martina McBride), Praying For Rain ( with Molly Felder, Vince GillAlison KraussAshley MonroeTrisha Yearwood), Train in the Distance (with Lucinda Williams)  jump off the album with the Eagles flavor we would expect from a Don Henley project.

A beautiful blend of classic country with Eagles style is apparent on Too Far Gone (with Alison Krauss Jamey Johnson),  The Brand New Tennessee Waltz (with Alison Krauss), Words Can Break Your Heart (with Trisha Yearwood), Too Much Pride (with Gale Mayes, Angela Primm). She Sang Hymns Out of Tune (with Molly Felder, Martie MaguireAshley Monroe and Emily Robison) adds a pinch of Dylan that only heightens the overall flavor of this album.

Where I Am Now sums up the album and I found the pairing with Trisha Yearwood on this a perfect match. A Younger Man is the only track Don Henley performs solo, allowing us to experience the clarity in his voice that only he can provide.

Co-produced with Stan Lynch, the album brings a sound we are familiar with from both of these talented songwriters. Don Henley never missed a drum beat in formulating this album. I'm giving Cass County: 




I recommend this video from with CBS Morning News with Anthony Mason:





If you've not picked up your copy yet, the Target copy has bonus tracks. Also available:
iTunes           Amazon         Website Store

Keep up with Don Henley via his:

WEBSITE
FB
YouTube

Thursday, October 22, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - October 22-28


Business links will be added asap. Hubby is home for his birthday (doesn't happen often with his job) so we are celebrating. 

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 – 22
WC Jameson – The Badu – Llano – 7 p.m.
            /w MikeBlakely & Guest: Dana Cooper
Aaron Watson – Rockin Rodeo – Denton – 11:15 p.m.
Reckless Kelly – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Jack Nelson – Houston Street Bar & Grill – Ft. Worth – 9 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – Blue Corn Harvest – Cedar Park – 7 p.m.
Charlie Robison - Cheatham Street Warehouse - San Marcos
Chase Rice - Emo's - Austin -
      /w The Cadillac Three


Friday – 23
Mike Blakely – Red Brick Tavern – Conroe – 9:30 p.m.
Aaron Watson – Texas A&M Homecoming – Kingsville – 8 p.m.
Pat Green – Brewster’s Street Icehouse – Corpus Christi –
Curtis Grimes – Midnight Rodeo – San Angelo –
Hal Ketchum – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Moonlight Social – Poodie’s – Spicewood –
Cameran Nelson – Midnight Rodeo – Amarillo
Zane Williams – Big Texas Saloon – Webster – 10:45 p.m.
Tessy Lou – Midway Food Park – Austin – 6 p.m.
Mark Chesnutt – Masones - Cypress
Doug Moreland - Cheatham Street - San Marcos
Chase Rice - Cowboy's Dancehall - San Antonio
     /w The Cadillac Three



Saturday – 24
Mike Blakely – The Rear Window Listening Room – Granada – 7:30 p.m.
Aaron Watson – Flatonia Czhilspiel – Flatonia – 11 p.m.
            Sam Riggs & the Night People open @ 9:30 p.m.
Josh Fuller – HSLR Go Texan Dance – Conroe –
Joe Ely – Strange Brew – Austin – 9 p.m.
Aubrey Lynn England – Love & War – Plano – 3 p.m.
            /w Jeff Hobson & 6 others!
Bubba Westly – Canyon Road Barn & Grill – Breckenridge – 3 p.m.
Cameran Nelson – Wild West – Lubbock
Jack Nelson – Crossroads – Meridian – 8 p.m.
Jaryd Lane – Sabine ATV Park – Burkerville TX – 7 p.m.
Zane Williams – Ranch Bash 2015 – Ft. Worth – 4 p.m.
Tessy Lou – Kendahli Halle – Kendahli – 7:30 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – Central Market Westgate – Austin – 9 p.m.


Sunday – 25
Mike Blakely – Arhaven House Concerts – Cedar Creek – 3 p.m.
Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.
           

Monday – 26
WC Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.
            /w FletcherClark


Tuesday – 27
Jack Nelson – Ransom’s Steakhouse – Montgomery – 6:30 p.m.
Chuck Hawthorne – Liberty Tree Tavern – Elgin – 8 p.m.
            Special Guest: Amber Lucille -


Wednesday – 28
Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Coppell – 7 p.m.
Tessy Lou – Saxon Pub – Austin – 11 p.m.
Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.


ON THE ROAD
Thursday – 22
Thomas Michael Riley – Downtown LasVegas NV – 9-11 p.m.
            /w TomMcElvain
Ricky Skaggs – Woodlands Auditorium - Hot Springs Village AR – 7:30 p.m.
Gene Watson – Starlight Theater – Branson MO – 2 p.m.
Granger Smith – The Jefferson Theater – Charlottesville VA – 10:15 p.m.


Friday – 23
Justin Moore – University of AR – Fayetteville
Daryle Singletary – Walmart – Greenville SC – 6 p.m.
Terri Clark – Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park – Northfield OH
Thomas Michael Riley – Downtown LasVegas NV – 9-11 p.m.
            /w TomMcElvain
Ricky Skaggs – Woodlands Auditorium - Hot Springs Village AR – 7:30 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – The Palace Theater – Gallatin TN
            Tribute to The King /w Ray Walker & DJ Fontana
Lonestar – Memphis Cook Convention Center – Memphis TN
Granger Smith – Coyote Joe’s – Charlotte NC – 11 p.m.
Bellamy Brothers – Marion Cultural & Civic Center – Marion IL – 8 p.m.


Saturday – 24
Loretta Lynn – Alabama Theater – Myrtle Beach SC
            http://www.alabama-theatre.com/
Daryle Singletary – Walmart – Indian Trail NC – 6 p.m.
Terri Clark – Lawrenceburg Event Center – Lawrenceburg IN
Thomas Michael Riley – Downtown LasVegas NV – 9-11 p.m.
            /w TomMcElvain
Suzy Bogguss – Temple Theatre – Viroqua WI – 7:30 p.m.
Rex Allen, Jr – Stargazers Theatre – Colorado Springs CO – 8 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – The Palace Theater – Gallatin TN
            Tribute to The King /w Ray Walker & DJ Fontana
Rhonda Vincent – The Praise Center – York PA
Michael Martin Murphey – Deschutes Expo Center – Redmond OR – 9 p.m.
Little Texas – KIX Country 98.7 Country Festival – Bunnell FL
Lonestar – Municipal Auditorium – Nashville TN
Gene Watson – Anderson Music Hall – Hiawassee GA – 7 p.m.
Granger Smith – Blind Horse Saloon – Greenville SC – 11 p.m.
Bellamy Brothers – Red Barn Convention Center – Winchester OH – 8 p.m.
Mark Chapman - Hangar Cafe - Miller MO - 4-6 p.m.
           OctoberFest!


Sunday – 25
Suzy Bogguss – Crossings at Carnegie – Zumbrota MN – 7 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – Hard Rock CafĂ© – Memphis TN
            Jimi Jameson Benefit /w Chubby Checker & more!
Rhonda Vincent – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe PA
Moe Bandy – Andy Williams Moon River Theater – Branson MO
            /w JoeStampley!
Lonestar – Von Braun Center – Huntsville AL
Granger Smith – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston SC – 8:30 p.m.


Monday – 26
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO


Tuesday – 27
Terri Clark – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO


Wednesday – 28
Jaryd Lane – PARC International – Lafayette LA – 7 p.m.
            /w MartinaMcBride
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO



Tuesday, October 20, 2015

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - 40 Years - The Bellamy Brothers




The mark of a good artist, duo or band is longevity. There is a reason The Bellamy Brothers are still putting out top notch music forty years later. Howard and David found their branding and platform long before today's marketing folks coined the phrases. Since 1976, The Bellamy Brothers have given us great music emanating from their unique sound.

In a 2008 interview I did with the guys, I commented that 'in the songs you guys did way back when, is part of what gave people the impression of the type of people you guys were, too.' 
Howard replied, 'Exactly, which can be so far from the truth.... occasionally you'll get a song released that is autobiographical. It's pretty rare.' 

That said, I am inclined to believe Dyin' Breed is one of those rare cuts, encapsulating who the guys are. In fact, the entire 2-CD album is all Howard and David Bellamy.... pure country. From the re-release of Let Your Love Flow (1975 initially released in Europe) to The Rock, The Bellamy Brothers deliver a continuity we have come to know, love and expect from the brothers. And in true Bellamy Brother fashion, they have not disappointed.

One of the many things that makes this album unique is in the marketing. This album has the opportunity to change millions of lives. The Bellamy Brothers are proud to partner with the Susan G. Komen foundation.  $1 for each US download of their 40 Years album (through December 31, 2016) will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation to further breast cancer research. From a group who have a proven track record of platinum albums, selling 1 million copies, that's a HUGE chunk of change to help find a cure for a disease that touches every person in one way or another.

The guys got together in Ft. Worth TX this summer with breast cancer survivors to film this new video as part of the partnership launch.




40 YEARS.. The Album is a journey rather than a destination... and the Bellamy Brothers still have lots of miles to cover.




You can catch up with The Bellamy Brothers through the following channels:

WEBSITE
FB
TWITTER
SPOTIFY



Thursday, October 15, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - October 15 - 21

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 – 15
WC Jameson – The Badu – Llano – 7 p.m.
            /w MikeBlakely & Guest: Nick Versoza
Granger Smith – Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo – Waco –
Owen Temple – Dosey Doe’s CafĂ© – Conroe – 8:30 p.m.
Cameran Nelson – Wild West – Cedar Park –
Tessy Lou Williams - Cheatham Street Warehouse - San Marcos
Randy Brown - Boo Ray's - Weatherford - 7-9 p.m.


Friday – 16
Mike Blakely – JAM Fest – Marble Falls
Max Stalling – Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo – Waco –
Wade Bowen – Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo – Waco –
Aaron Watson – Banita Creek Hall – Nacogdoches – 10:30 p.m.
            ClaytonGardner opens @ 9:30 p.m.
Pat Green – Wild West – Lubbock –
Curtis Grimes – Midnight Rodeo – Amarillo –
Dave Thomas – Culpepper’s Steakhouse – Rockwall – 7:30 p.m.
Josh Abbott Band – Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.
Sammy Kershaw – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Aubrey Lynn England – The Spice Rack – Burleson – 9 p.m.
            3-Day Event! See FB Link for details
           
Cody Joe Hodges – The Western Club – Navasota
Jack Nelson – Birra Porretis – Arlington – 7 p.m.
Tessy Lou Williams – Riley’s Tavern – New Braunfels – 9 p.m.
Thomas Michael Riley – HOMESPUN Kitchen & Bar – Dripping Springs – 8-10:30 p.m.
Randy Brown - Chubby's Burger Shack - Ft. Worth - 8-11 p.m.
Dave Thomas - Culpeppers Steakhouse - Rockwall - 7:30-11 p.m.


Saturday – 17
Aaron Watson – Brazoria Co. Fair Arena – Angleton – 11 p.m.
            Earl ThomasConley  @ 10 p.m.
Pat Green – The Old Trading Post – Richmond
Dave Thomas – Culpepper’s Steakhouse – Rockwall – 7:30 p.m.
Moonlight Social – Maggie Mae’s – Austin – 6:30 p.m.
Josh Fuller – Superfly’s Lonestar Music Emporium – San Marcos
Asleep At the Wheel – Wagner Noel – Midland
            /w Midland – Odessa Symphony Orchestra
            Boogie Back to Texas!
            An amazing NOT TO BE MISSED Show!
Bubba Westly – Jim Ann’s – Lufkin – 8 p.m.
Cameran Nelson – ZiegenBock Festival – Houston
Zane Williams – Shiner Music Fest – Shiner – 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Michael Riley – Luckenbach – 9 p.m. – Midnight
Scott Taylor Band – Sinton A & H Booster Club Dance – Sinton – 8 p.m.
Dave Thomas - Culpeppers Steakhouse - Rockwall - 7:30-11 p.m.

           

Sunday – 18
Mike Blakely – Tin Roof Tavern – Marble Falls
           Newsletter Members only. Don't get his newsletter? 
            Email Mike for details: mike@mikeblakely.com
Dave Thomas – Longhorn Saloon  – Ft. Worth – 3:15-4:15 p.m.

      Jugs Jam 4 - Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser Event! 1-10 p.m.
Tessy Lou Williams – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.
George Ensle - Strange Brew - Austin - 2 p.m.


Monday – 19
George Ensle - Poodie's - Spicewood - 6:30 p.m.


Tuesday – 20
Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 7-9 p.m.
Jack Nelson – Ransom’s Steakhouse- Montgomery – 6:30 p.m.


Wednesday- 21
Mike Blakely – Puffabelly’s Grille – Spring – 8 p.m.
            /w DavinJames
Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.
Kent Finlay's Songwriters Circle - Cheatham Street - San Marcos


ON THE ROAD
Thursday – 15
Aaron Watson – Exit/In – Nashville TN – 9:15 p.m.
Randy Rogers Band – George’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville AR
Ragged Union – Far West Folk Alliance – Oakland CA
Suzy Bogguss – Ram’s Head Tavern – Annapolis MD – 8 p.m.
            /w HalKetchum
Ronnie McDowell – Georgia Mountain Fair – Hiawassee GA –
Rhonda Vincent – Blue Gate Theater – Shipshewana IN


Friday – 16
Daryl Singletary – Walmart – Birmingham AL – 6 p.m.
Ragged Union – Far West Folk Alliance – Oakland CA
Suzy Bogguss – The Birchmere – Alexandria VA – 7:30 p.m.
            /w HalKetchum
Rhonda Vincent – Strand Theater – Waynesville NC


Saturday – 17
Daryl Singletary – Walmart – Carrolton GA – 6 p.m
Ragged Union – Far West Folk Alliance – Oakland CA
Jaryd Lane – Red Creek Off-Road – Perkinson MS – 7 p.m.
Texas Tenors – Macomb Center for Performing Arts – Clinton Township MI
Ricky Skaggs – Celtic Colours International Festival – Syndey NS, Canada – 7:30 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – Mullett Festival – Gautier GA
Rhonda Vincent – Rock – A – Dome – Lanexa VA


Sunday – 18
Breelan Angel – The Basement – Nashville Tn
            /w MikeRyan
Ragged Union – Far West Folk Alliance – Oakland CA
Rhonda Vincent – New Hope Winery – New Hope PA


Monday – 19
No Shows Found

Tuesday – 20
Ricky Skaggs – Woodlands Auditorium - Hot Springs Village AR – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday- 21
Daryl Singletary – Walmart – Orange Park FL – 6 p.m.
Terri Clark – Tootsie’s Birthday Bash – Nashville TN
Ricky Skaggs – Woodlands Auditorium - Hot Springs Village AR – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - October 8 - 14



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 – 8
WC. Jameson The Badu – Llano – 7 p.m.
            /w MikeBlakely & Guest: Robert Cline, Jr.
Dave Thomas Hard Eight BBQ – Coppell – 8 p.m.
Daryle Singletary – Walmart – San Antonio – 6 p.m.
            /w RandyRogers Band
john Arthur martinezBlue Corn Harvest – Cedar Park – 7 p.m.


Friday – 9
            http://www.hotfair.com/
Pat GreenGruene Wine & Music Festival – New Braunfels – SOLD OUT!
Jerry Jeff WalkerThe Rustic – Dallas –
            /w Django Walker
Hal KetchumFloore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.
            Noel McKay opens!
Johnny LeeDosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Daryle SingletaryAustin Co. Fair – Bellville – 8:15 p.m.
Bubba Westly Loebau Wagon Stop – Giddings – 8 pm.
Cameran NelsonMule Barn – Justin
Heath ChildsBoozer’s – Granbury – 9 p.m.
Tessy LouMercer Street Dance Hall – Dripping Springs – 8 p.m.
Michael Martin MurpheyMain Street Crossing – Tomball – 7 p.m.
Chuck HawthorneCamp Hope BBQ Cook – off – Houston – 7 pm.
Bellamy BrothersAustin Co. Fair – Bellville -


Saturday – 10
Moonlight Social Marriott – Round Rock – 6 p.m.
Breelan AngelOctoberfest – Kemah –
            /w EddyRaven
Cooper WadeRepublic Smokehouse & Saloon – Houston – 10 p.m. – Midnight
Jack Nelson Hobo – Ellinger – 8 p.m.
Zane WilliamsHogtoberfest – Brady – 10:30 p.m.
Tessy LouSpicewood Music Fly-In Fundraiser – Spicewood – 1 p.m.
Tessy Lou Poodie’s – Spicewood – 8 p.m.
Thomas Michael RileyHondo’s On Main – Fredricksburg – 8-11:30 p.m.
Michael Martin MurpheyMain Street Crossing – Tomball – 7 p.m.
Johnny RodriguezBuckhorn Lake RV Resort – Kerrville – 7 p.m.
john Arthur martinezTorre di Pietra – Fredricksburg – 1 p.m.
Chuck HawthorneCamp Hope BBQ Cook – off – Houston – 9 a.m.
            American Cancer Society


Sunday – 11
Mike BlakelyTurner Hall – Fredricksburg – 3 p.m.
            Special Benefit Concert –
             Many Special Guests include WaltWilkins
Cody Joe HodgesRockett CafĂ© – Waxahachie
            The Ranch Roadhouse /w Nash
Tessy LouPoodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.
Thomas Michael RileyRiley’s Tavern – Hunter – 4-7 p.m.


Monday – 12
WC JamesonPoodie’s - Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.
            /w LibbyKoch


Tuesday – 13
Mike BlakelyBurger Burger – Fredricksburg – 7-9 p.m.
Dave ThomasT-Bone Tom’s – Kemah – 6 p.m.
Bellamy BrothersDosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8 p.m.
            /w KyleHutton
Cody Joe Hodges Ozona Bar & Grill – College Station –
Jack NelsonRansom’s Steakhouse – Montgomery – 6:30 p.m.
Chuck HawthorneLiberty Tree Tavern – Elgin – 8 p.m.
            Special Guest: Guy Pernetti


Wednesday – 14
Scott Taylor BandMoonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.


ON THE ROAD
Thursday – 8
Aaron Watson - George’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville AR –
            CurtisGrimes Opens!
Texas TenorsStarlight Theater – Branson MO
T.G. Sheppard – Street Fair – Loudenville KY
            /w KellyLang
Suzy BoggussStarlight Theater – Branson MO – 2 p.m.
Ricky Skaggs – The Vogue Theatre – Vancouver BC – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Sharon White & Ry Cooder
Mickey Gilley – Mickey Gilley Theater – Branson MO
Gene Watson – Classic Country Opry – Nashville TN – 7 p.m.
Granger Smith – The Asylum – Portland ME – 10 p.m.
Oak Ridge Boys - Oak Ridge Boys Theater - Branson MO 


Friday – 9
Ragged Union Palisade Brewery – Palisade CO
Texas TenorsStarlight Theater – Branson MO
Gene WatsonKentucky Opry  – Benton KY – 7:30 p.m.
Granger SmithUpstate Concert Hall – Clifton Park NY – 9:15 p.m.
Oak Ridge Boys - Cumming Country Fair & Festival - Cumming GA


Saturday – 10
Pat GreenTulsa State Fair – Tulsa OK
Ragged Union The Cabin – Park City UT
Texas TenorsStarlight Theater – Branson MO
Suzy BoggussRuidoso Downs – Ruidoso NM – 8 p.m.
Ricky Skaggs Bob Evans Farm Festival – Bidwell OH – 7:30 p.m.
Rhonda Vincent – Town Square Festival – Leadwood MO
Gene WatsonKentucky Opry  – Benton KY – 7:30 p.m.
Granger SmithKegs Canal Side Event Center – Jordan NY – TBA
Earl Thomas Conley – Downtown Days – Columbia KY -
Oak Ridge Boys - T. Furth Performing Arts Center - Angola IN


Sunday – 11
Ragged UnionTom Grainey’s – Boise ID
Granger SmithTown Ballroom – Buffalo NY – 9 p.m.
Oak Ridge Boys - Meramac Music Theatre - Steeleville MO  2 & 7 p.m. Shows!


Monday – 12

Tuesday – 13
Ragged UnionNectar Lounge – Seattle WA


Wednesday – 14
Suzy BoggussSellersville Theater – Sellersville PA – 7:30 p.m.
            /w HalKetchum
Rex Allen, Jr Maverick’s Coffee House – Visalia CA – 7 p.m.
Ricky SkaggsGeorgia Mountain Fall Festival – Hiawassee GA – 7 p.m.
           


Tuesday, October 6, 2015

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Yours - Abraham Weaver



One of the great things about my job is finding gems buried within social media. I love the process even more when those gems find me. Such was the case with Abraham Weaver, a talented artist from Austin, TX.

The thing I love most about this album is that I can hear Abraham. His soulful, Jim Croce style to his voice, evidence of the four years he spent in Pennsylvania. Each note comes through soft and genuine... not buried in unnecessary instruments.

YOURS is a date night album from start to finish. Ain't It Amazin' kicks off the ten tracks, pulling you onto the dance floor and keeps you there right into that moment where you move in closer to one another for A Smile Like Yours. The south and west Texas influences come out with the Spanish-inspired lyrics of Angelina.

In You  carries a subliminal message of the importance of a Higher Power in our life and the peace that can come from letting go. The guitar lead in for Somehow opens the door into a glimpse into his talent. I've heard artists play the guitar and I've heard others beat the strings to death. Abraham treats his with love and a passion that comes from within, a technique perfect for this song.

Why Did You Have To Go is the question we all have asked at one time or another, and while the answer never comes, this piece soothes the pain of the loss.  In Long Night in Santa Fe and Depending On You  Abraham brings the angst through. I just want to tell him 'everything's going to be alright.' That kind of a emotion you experience from songs with real depth. Nothing Happens Overnight is the visceral response that comes with the dawning of a new day, a . new perspective.
The album closes out with the title track. Yours brings everything back into perspective, bringing the album full circle both from a romantic and religious point of view.

YOURS is the result of several talented people. While Abraham did not have a direct hand in writing the lyrics for the entire album, his touch is felt in every caress of the guitar strings.  Abraham Weaver knew what he was doing when he teamed up with producer/ composer Rick Orozco. The magic these two have created on this album is just short of genius.

Another thing that makes YOURS unique is in the marketing. The CD not only has ten beautifully mastered tracks but also a Digital Booklet with photos and lyrics - something I've not seen in any other CD.

Not once did I detect an off note or a word that didn't seem to fit. YOURS is a soulful, romantic 'couples' album. Cozy up to the fire, pour a glass of wine and pull your sweetheart close.

I'm giving YOURS:




You can purchase your copy of YOURS:
 iTunes        and        Amazon

To find out more about Abraham Weaver, follow any of his links:

YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/abrahamweaver
Instagram  https://instagram.com/aweavermusic/