THE PARTY LIST - November 23 - 29

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…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 23

No Shows Found

Friday – 24

Kevin Fowler – Cowboys Red River – Dallas

Dave Thomas – Culpepper Steakhouse – Rockwall

Aaron Watson – Billy Bob’s – Ft. Worth

Cody Joe Hodges – Salt Lick BBQ  - Driftwood

Jamie Richards Band – Heritage Hall – Paris

Pat Green – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels

Randy Brown Band – Magnolia Motor Lounge – Ft. Worth

            Turkey Bash

Saturday – 25

Kevin Fowler – Boggus Ford Events Center – Pharr

Aaron Watson – Stampede Houston – Houston

Aaron Einhouse - Willie’s Joint – Buda

Brennen Leigh – Saxon Pub – Austin

Casey Donahew Band – Concrete St. Amphitheater – Corpus Christi

Cody Joe Hodges – Calvary Court – College Station

Cody Canada – Red Rooster Icehouse – Hawkins

Daryle Singletary – Sabine ATV Park – Burkeville

Gene Watson – Lake Striker Marina – Reklaw

Johnny Lee – Redneck Country Club – Stafford

Jamie Richards Band – Firehouse Saloon - Abilene

Jack Nelson Band – Tejas Rodeo – Bulverde

Randy Brown Band – Lush Resort – Graford

Scott Taylor Band – Schroeder Hall – Schroeder

Sunday – 26

Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Byrd & Street – One World Theatre – Austin

            Opening for Riders In the Sky

Monday – 27

W. C. Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Bo Porter

Cody Joe Hodges – West End Elixir – College Station

Tuesday – 28

The Black Lillies – The Parish – Austin

Chuck Hawthorne – Liberty Tree Tavern – Elgin

            /w Claude Butch Morgan

john Arthur martinez – Traiblazer Grille – Burnet

Randy Brown Band – Railhead – Willow Park

            /w Jason Bowland

Wednesday – 29

The Black Lillies – Main Street Crossing – Tomball

john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery - Victoria

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 23

No Shows Found

Friday – 24

Oak Ridge Boys – Coronado Performing Arts Center – Rockford IL

Shenandoah – Cherokee Casino – Roland OK

Billy Dean – Des Moines Performing Arts Center – Des Moines IA

BJ Barham – The Evening Muse – Charlotte NC

The Baker Family – Thanksgiving Festival – Marshalltown IA

Billy Dean – Des Moines Perf. Arts Center – Des Moines IA

            /w Gatlin Brothers

Chuck Hawthorne – Red Dragon Listening Room – Baton Rouge LA

            /w Tony Cobb & Ordinary Elephant

Cody Canada & The Departed – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa OK

Saturday – 25

Oak Ridge Boys – Carson Center – Paducah KY

American Aquarium – Terminal West – Atlanta GA

The Baker Family – Thanksgiving Festival – Marshalltown IA

Texas Tenors – Gallo Center for the Arts – Modesto CA

Sunday – 26

Oak Ridge Boys – Stranahan Theater – Toledo OH

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Lee Greenwood – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville TN

Rhonda Vincent – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville TN

Monday – 27

Oak Ridge Boys – Mayo Performing Arts Center – Morristown NJ

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Tuesday – 28

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Wednesday – 29

Oak Ridge Boys – Canton Palace Theatre – Canton OH

Gatlin Brothers – Topeka Performing Arts Center – Topeka KS

            /w Special Guest – Billy Dean

CONCERTS & EVENTS - Painted Woman Premier

As you can see from the photo above, Dusty Richards was one very happy cowboy on Saturday.

Painted Woman premiered a week ago today to become #1 at the box office in Poteau OK over Daddy's Home and Thor!!

After the movie I had Dusty pose next to the movie poster for me.

PAINTED WOMAN is one of the best written movies I have seen in a very long time. The biggest thing for me was that the sexual tension between Vincent and Julia was almost tangible from the screen. They never kissed once (though they do come close at a critical point) but you could almost see them draw to one another then the writers pull them away... like two very strong magnets you are fighting to keep separated. James Cotten and Amber Lindley did an excellent job crafting this movie.

One thing to keep in mind is that this is NOT Dusty's book, Mustanger and the Lady made into a movie. So don't read the book and expect the same thing on screen. Amber and James were INSPIRED by the characters in the book to create a beautiful piece they could take to the screen. The magic was intensified by the talent of David Thomas Jenkins and Stef Dawson in the leading roles.

I found this interview with Stef Dawson on YouTube:

Following the premier we went to Western Sizzlin for a celebration dinner with Dusty. This was his 150th novel and as well as his (we're not giving his age away) birthday.

THE PARTY LIST - 16-22

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…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 16

john Arthur martinez – Western Edge Wine Cellars – Fredricksburg

            /w Mike Blakely

Scott Taylor Band – Colony Creek Country Club – Victoria 

Friday – 17

Kevin Fowler – Stampede Houston – Houston

Dave Thomas – Railean Distillery/ Buccaneer Bar – Dickinson

Aaron Watson - Kalf Fry – Lubbock

Chuck Hawthorne – The Old Quarter – Galveston

            Opening for Ramblin’ Jack Elliott

Cody Canada – Stingaree – Port Bolivar

            /w Mike McClure

john Arthur martinez – Hondo’s On Main - Fredricksburg

Saturday – 18

Kevin Fowler – Waylon & Ray’s – Brownwood

Neal McCoy – The Moody Theatre – Austin

Cody Canada – Hilltop Icehouse – Pointblank

Daryle Singletary – Blake Street Sports Bar – Columbus

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

john Arthur martinez – Dabb’s Railroad Hotel – Llano – 7 p.m.

            by invitation. Contact jAm if interested in attending

Johnny Rodriguez – September Square – Castroville

Jamie Richards Band – Love & War – Plano

Sunday – 19

Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Chuck Hawthorne – 1851 Vineyards – Fredricksburg

            /w Libby Koch – Hosted by Mike Blakely

Monday – 20

George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Special Guest – Chuck Hawthorne

Tuesday – 21

Randy Brown Band – Railhead – Willow Park

            /w Jeff Grossman (of Saint’s Eleven)

Wednesday – 22

Kevin Fowler – Schroeder Hall – Goliad

Cody Joe Hodges – Cactus Lounge – Willis

john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores

Randy Brown – Turkey Creek Crowman Jam – Alvarado

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 16

Billy Ray Cyrus – Cherokee Casino – West Siloam Springs OK

Oak Ridge Boys – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Asleep at the Wheel – Freight & Salvage Coffee House – Berkley CA

Aaron Watson – Cowboys – Colorado Springs CO

Neal McCoy – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Brennen Leigh – The Family Wash – Nashville TN

            /w Sarah Clanton, The Barefoot Movement & 1 more

Cody Joe Hodges – Frog & Firkin – Tuscon AZ

Marc Broussard – City Winery – Boston MA

Rhonda Vincent – America’s Music Fest – Fishersville VA

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Friday – 17

Oak Ridge Boys – Effingham Event Center – Effingham IL

Corey Smith – Choctaw Casino Hotel – Pocola OK

Asleep at the Wheel – Crest Theatre – Sacramento CA

Aaron Einhouse – Jack Daniels Bar & Grill – Lake Charles LA

            At L’auberge Casino

Aaron Tippin – Opry at the Ryman – Nashville TN

            Two shows – 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Casey Donahew Band   - The Hat – Manhattan KS

Cody Joe Hodges – The Blue Grasshopper – Albuquerque NM

Crystal Gayle – Tilles Center for the Perf. Arts LIU – Brookville NY

            /w Lee Greenwood

Gene Watson – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe PA

Marc Broussard – City Winery – Boston MA

Rhonda Vincent – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville PA

Suzy Bogguss – Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino – Lake Charles LA

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Saturday – 18

Bill Anderson – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN

Oak Ridge Boys – Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel – Tama IA

Asleep at the Wheel – Snoqualmie Casino – Snoqualmie WA

Casey Donahew Band – Midnight Rodeo – Springfield MO

Collin Raye – Memorial Auditorium - Chattanooga TN

            Anniversary Celebration Concert

            /w Sammy Kershaw, Charlie Pride, James Otto        

Crystal Gayle – Holloway Hall Auditorium – Salisbury MD

            A Crystal Gala

Gene Watson – Harvester Perf. Arts Center – Rocky Mount VA

Lonestar – The Stage on Bay – Savannah GA

Lee Greenwood – Clemson University – Fort Hill SC

Rhonda Vincent – A.Curtis Andrew Auction Facility – Federalsburg MD

Suzy Bogguss – Island View Casino & Resort – Gulf Port MS

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Sunday – 19

Oak Ridge Boys – Memorial Hall – Independence KS

Asleep at the Wheel - Aladdin Theater – Portland OR

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Marc Broussard – World Café Live Philadelphia – Philadelphia PA

Rhonda Vincent – Family Baptist Church – Lebanon TN

            Rhonda solo

Monday – 20

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Marc Broussard – The Kate – Old Saybrook CT

            Full Band /w Horns

Rhonda Vincent – Family Baptist Church – Lebanon TN

            Rhonda solo

Tuesday – 21

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Rhonda Vincent – Family Baptist Church – Lebanon TN

            Rhonda solo

Wednesday – 22

Rhonda Vincent – Family Baptist Church – Lebanon TN

            Rhonda solo

THE PARTY LIST - 9-15

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…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 9

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Coppell

Mike Blakely – Gillen’s Candies & Wines – Blanco

Whiskey Myers – The Marc – San Marcos

Cody Canada & The Departed – Hoots – Amarillo

john Arthur martinez – Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill – Cedar Park

Pat Green – Stubb’s Waller Creek – Austin

Friday – 10

Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert – Wharton

            Mike Blakely – with wife, Annie & dad, Doc

            Larry Nye

            Woody Eastman

            & MORE!

            Donations are tax deductible!

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – The Colony

Aaron Einhouse – The Rustic – Dallas

Bo Porter – Shade Tree Saloon & Grill – Spring Branch

Brennen Leigh – The Bugle Boy – La Grange

Casey Donahew Band – Hurricane Harry’s – College Station

Zane Williams – Smitty K’s – College Station

            /w Cody Joe Hodges

Chuck Hawthorne – Burton Roadhouse – Burton

Crystal Gayle – New World Theater – Austin

Cody Canada & The Departed – The Lone Star Bar – Midland

Jack Nelson Band – Rowdy Bucks - Crosby

Saturday – 11

Oak Ridge Boys – The Colony Five Star Complex – The Colony

Dave Thomas – The Cajun Kid – Paradise

Asleep at the Wheel – Las Palmas Race Track – Mission TX

            /w Pat Green

            13^th Annual Friends for Hope Benefit Concert

Aaron Einhouse – The Backyard – Waco

Casey Donahew Band – Ft. Bend Co Fairgrounds – Rosenberg

Cody Canada & The Departed – 2017 Eat Wild Fundraiser – Childress

Gene Watson – The Texas Opry Theater – Weatherford

john Arthur martinez – Western Edge Cellars – Fredricksburg

Jamie Richards Band – White Elephant Saloon – Ft. Worth

Jack Nelson Band – Longbranch Saloon – Round Rock

Sunday – 12

Kevin Fowler – LifeAustin Amphitheatre – Austin

Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Brennen Leigh – Hill’s Café – Austin

Candy Coburn – AFC – Lake Travis – Austin

Crystal Gayle – Texan Theater - Greenville

Cody Canada – River Road Ice House – New Braunfels

            Benefit for the Brave

john Arthur martinez – 4.0 Cellars: Wine Club – Fredricksburg

Scott Taylor Band – Café Josie – Austin

            Acoustic

Monday – 13

W.C. Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Special Guest Tommy Elskes

Tuesday – 14

Kevin Fowler – HEB Grand Opening – Huntsville

Dave Thomas – T-Bone Tom’s – Kemah

Chuck Hawthorne – Liberty Tree Tavern – Elgin

            /w Adam Carroll & Chris Carroll

Cody Canada & The Departed – Main Street Crossing – Tomball

john Arthur martinez – Trailblazer Grille - Burnet

Wednesday – 15

Cody Canada & The Departed – Main Street Crossing – Tomball

john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores

Jamie Richards (acoustic) – Turkey Creek Crowman Jam – Alvarado

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 9

Kevin Fowler – Boondocks – Springfield IL

Oak Ridge Boys – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Charlie Daniels Band – Oxford Perf. Arts Center – Oxford AL

The Baker Family – Bluegrass Festival – Mt. View AR

The Black Lillies – Fifth & Thomas – Tallahassee FL

Neal McCoy – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Charlie Daniels Band – Oxford Perf. Arts Center – Oxford AL

Lee Greenwood – Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin NV

Marc Broussard – The Ballroom @ Thirty-One West – Newark OH

Rhonda Vincent – Fall Palatka Bluegrass Festival – Palatka FL

Ronnie McDowell – Palace Theater – Crossville TN

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Friday – 10

Kevin Fowler – Joe’s on Weed Street – Chicago IL

Charlie Daniels Band – Johnny Mercer Theatre – Savanah GA

The Baker Family – Bluegrass Festival – Mt. View AR

The Black Lillies - Terra Fermata – Stuart FL

Charlie Daniels Band – Johnny Mercer Theatre – Savannah GA

Lonestar – McAnich Arts Center – Glen Ellyn IL

Marc Broussard – The Kent Stage – Kent OH

Rhonda Vincent – Little River Bluegrass Barn – Radford VA

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Saturday – 11

Kevin Fowler – Midnight Rodeo – Springfield MO

Bill Anderson – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN

Ragged Union – Swallow Hill Daniel’s Hall – Denver CO

            CD Celebration Concert!

            /w Martin Gilmore Trio

Charlie Daniels Band – Seminole Casino Immokalee – Immokalee FL

Aaron Tippin – Ocala Feel Downtown – Ocala FL

The Black Lillies – Riverhawk Music Festival – Brooksville FL

Daryle Singletary – Heart of the Community Chili Cook-off – Jacksonville FL

            Moosehaven

Johnny Lee – 7 Clans Casino – Red Rocks OK

Johnny Rodriguez – Evans/ Columbia Co. Amphitheatre – Evans GA

Marc Broussard – Taft Theatre – Cincinnati OH

Randy Brown – Malvern Country Club – Malvern AR

Rhonda Vincent – The Beacon Theatre – Hopewell VA

Suzy Bogguss – The Listening Room – Port Clinton OH

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Sunday – 12

Charlie Daniels Band – Ribfest – St. Petersburg FL

The Black Lillies – Eddie’s Attic – Decatur GA

Gene Watson – Buffalo Run Casino – Miami OK

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Jack Nelson Band – Louisiana State Fair – Shreveport LA

Monday – 13

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Tuesday – 14

Oak Ridge Boys – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Johnny Lee – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater – Branson MO

Marc Broussard – City Winery – New York NY

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Wednesday – 15

Oak Ridge Boys – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Neal McCoy – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Casey Donahew Band – 3^rd & Lindsey – Nashville TN

Cody Joe Hodges – Cowgirl BBQ – Santa Fe NM

Chris Young – The Chicago Theatre – Chicago

Lee Greenwood – Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater – Branson MO

Marc Broussard – City Winery – New York NY

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

WEDNESDAY REVIEW - BootDaddy!

I seem to be about videos this week.

I first saw this video a month ago on Twitter but now Bootdaddy has put the video up for Premiere on YouTube

Get up and dance!

OUT OF THE CHUTE - Dusty Richards

Dusty Richards has always been a cowboy at heart. He went to a roundup at seven years old, sat on a real horse and watched them brand calves on the Peterson Ranch in Othello WA. He was thirteen when his family moved to Arizona from the Midwest. With a horse of his own, ranches to work on, rodeos to ride in Dusty knew he'd gone to heaven. His mother worried he'd grow up to be an "old cowboy bum".  Dusty had higher sites.

Since English teachers never read westerns, he made up his own book reports like "Guns on the Brazos' by J. P. Jones where a Texas Ranger saves the town... and the girl. He sold them for a dollar to other boys when teenagers were lucky to earn fifty cents an hour. Those book reports kept him and his buddy in gas money to get them back and forth to high school

After graduation from Arizona State University in 1960, Dusty moved to Arkansas where he ranched, worked as an auctioneer, announced rodeos, worked in management with Tyson foods (32 years), anchored TV news all while struggling to get his first book sold.

His first book, Noble's Way, sold in 1992 and the wagon train hasn't slowed since. His publishing list counts over 100 novels under Dusty Richards as well as pseudonyms.

In 2003, The Natural won the Oklahoma Writer's Federation Fiction Book of the Year. He followed in 2004 with a second win, this time for The Abilene Trail - a Ralph Compton novel. 

Dusty invests a lot of his time helping others who want to learn how to write. According to Dusty there is no difference in writing any kind of fiction. "You simply change the sets, costumes and dialect." He speaks at conferences and has served on various organization's board over the years including Western Writers of America and Ozark Creative Writers and continues to do so. 

This Friday, November 10, Pioneer Woman, will release in theaters. The movie is based on The Mustanger and the Lady.

Here's the Official Trailer:

Please call your local theater and request this Award-Winning Indie film.

To find out more about Dusty Richards you can visit his various Social Media Sites

WEBSITE  OghmaCreative  FB   TWITTER   YouTube

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT - Movin' On

Beginning this week, Wednesday's that do not have book reviews will feature a Video Spotlight.

This week, I bring you Movin' On - the latest release from Kevin Fowler.

Make sure to check out The Party List every Thursday in November to see where you can see Kevin perform Movin' On Live!

For more information you can follow Kevin on various social media platforms.

WEBSITE   FB   TWITTER   INSTAGRAM  YOUTUBE  

Stream and Purchase Kevin's music through:

AMAZON   SPOTIFY   iTUNES

OUT OF THE CHUTE - Jaryd Lane

I apologize for this post running a day late. I got an early morning call tht thirty bales of straw would be delivered. I spent the day putting them in place for my Spring 2018 strawbale garden.

Today, we're opening up the chute for Louisiana artist Jaryd Lane. I've been following/ supporting Jaryd for about three years. His music is a fine mix of smooth aged whiskey and a bit of the harder stuff you want on occasion. With the release of Jaryd's newest album, American Country Southern Rock n Roll brought the perfect opportunity to find out a bit more about the artist and his music.

Thank you, Jaryd, for taking the time to do this and on short notice. Wishing you great success with the new release.

1. One of the things I admire in your music is the raw intensity with an undercurrent of smooth soul. I know your music comes from the heart but style is something you build over time. Would you share something about how you found and developed your style?

At the end of the day we as artists are just a product of our influences. For me, that list is pretty long, but some of the artists that come to mind are the ones that I can say I own the entire album collection. (Bob Seger, Hank Jr, Eagles, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd). It’s like listening to their bio. That’s what I admired the most. Songs with meaning. Our style has definitely developed over time. I don’t think we found our true sound until we were around 3 albums in and it grew from there. Playing live a lot has been a huge part of our sound also. You find ways to play and record songs that you would never create stuck in a studio on the clock.

2. American Country Southern Rock n Roll released on the 27^th. What makes this album different from the previous five?

For one, this is the 1^st album that I’ve recorded entirely with my live band, The Parish, and not session players. So we cut it just like that, live. We hung out, cooked, recorded, drank and made music. The process as a whole was real loose, but organized at the same time. We’ve also touched on topics that we never have on this one.

3. How do you keep that Jaryd Lane your fans expect while bringing something new to the stage from one performance to another, year after year?

I’ve always said, even as an artist, I’m still a fan of music. I’m always looking and listening to things that inspire me so I’m constantly learning and picking up tricks from other artists that I can incorporate into our own shows. We always try to ­­add something to the songs we’ve recorded. We never want the fans to say we could have stayed home and just listened to the album.

4. Your music has an almost transparency into Jaryd Lane. Do you ever regret being that open?

I think the great thing about songwriting is that I can write the songs from a personal view but the listener can take it and put his own perspective on it. I’m actually a pretty private guy but of course there are some songs that are quite obvious where they come from. We as artists grow and evolve just like everyone else and I think the listener wants to feel the same and feel that connection.

5. You’ve opened for some of the artists who inspired you growing up. Who was the first one you opened up for and how did you feel?

The 1^st artist was Edwin McCain. I’m a huge fan of what he does. He was probably one of the 1^st other than James Taylor that inspired me to pick up an acoustic guitar and write songs. The music is really acoustic rootsy based and that’s what I’ve always loved and still love the most to this day, acoustic stuff. I kinda wish I wouldn’t have been so nervous at the time I met him because I would have loved to chat more and pick his brain on the business. But I was real green at the time, so all I could do was say hi and thanks for letting me do the show lol. Hopefully we can do it again sometime.

6. A lot of artists come into the business thinking they know how things work. What was one of the misconceptions you had about the business early on and how did you turn that around to work for you?

I think the moment you think you actually know it all in this business your ego has taken over for the bad. It’s a constant learning process. There’s nothing in this business that says if you do A you can achieve B or C and so on. I think the biggest misconception I had when starting is that you had to be a huge superstar to have a music career. Well I learned quick that everyone has their own interpretation of what a Star is. It’s for some and not for others for sure, so we’ve used the tools out there these days for Indie artists and have been continuing to grow that to control what we do and not be a puppet on a string so to speak.

7. You’ve had some things that didn’t quite work out over the course of your career. You are an indie artist. What do you feel is your greatest asset or strength as an indie?

We’ve definitely had some downfalls but I have to say with each one it was a learning process and there were some good things that came out of it. I’ve made some great connections and relations with folks in this business and some of the best ones are thru situations that didn’t work out but it has helped in being an indie artist in some shape or form. I’d have to say the greatest asset of being indie is being in control. We take what we do very seriously and want to make sure what we put out represents us in the best way possible. As indie artist we are able to do just that.

8. What’s the one thing you want people to know about you… the one thing that differs from the perception we (they) have of you?

I think the biggest thing and the thing I see even myself from the folks I look up to in this business is that we are real. We have the same problems and struggles as everyone else. We just share it differently with everyone and hopefully that helps others to deal with things, good or bad. Other than that I’m actually a pretty shy and private guy who likes staying home on weekends when not on stage and hanging with the family, cooking out and drinking a few cold ones. 

Here's a video from American Country Southern Rock n Roll

You can get your copy of American Country Southern Rock n Roll through Jaryd's website link.

Want to know more about Jaryd Lane? Follow him on various social media venues

WEBSITE   FB   TWITTER  iTUNES  YOUTUBE  INSTAGRAM   AMAZON

THE PART LIST - October 26- November 1

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…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 26

William Clark Green – Brewster Street Ice House – Corpus Christi

            /w Blue Water Highway

Whiskey Myers – Schoepf’s Old Time Pit & BBQ – Belton SOLD OUT!

Friday – 27

Woody Eastman – Lost Draw Cellars – Fredricksburg

Whiskey Myers – Love & War in Texas – Lindale

Scott Taylor Band – Kick’s Club – Angleton

Kevin Fowler – The Backyard – Waco

            /w Brett Hendrix Band

Saturday – 28

William Clark Green – Banita Creek Hall – Nacogdoches

Whiskey Myers – Lava Cantina – The Colony

Trace Adkins – Billy Bob’s – Ft. Worth

Kevin Fowler – Blue Bonnet Palace - Selma

           

Sunday – 29

Whiskey Myers – Landmark Bar & Kitchen – Ft.Worth

Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Monday – 30

W. C. Jameson & George Ensle Cohost – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Tuesday – 31

Mike Blakely – Western Edge Wine Cellars – Fredricksburg

            /w Annie Blakely

Wednesday – November 1

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria

john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores

            /w Kurt Baumer & Mike Blakely

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 26

Trace Adkins – Von Braun Center Concert Hall – Huntsville AL

Terri Clark – ASU Center for the Arts – Newport AR

            Chicks With Hits Tour

            /w Pam Tillis & Suzy Bogguss

Texas Tenors – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO

Ragged Union – Preservation Pub – Knoxville TN

Oak Ridge Boys – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Bellamy Brothers – Carbon Event Center – Price UT

Friday – 27

Zane Williams – RC McGraw’s  - Manhattan KS

Vince Gill – Little Ceasar’s Arena – Detroit MI

            /w The Eagles

Trace Adkins – Paragon Casino Resort – Marksville LA

Terri Clark – Anthem Hard Rock Hotel – Sioux City IA

            Chicks With Hits Tour

            /w Pam Tillis & Suzy Bogguss

Travis Tritt – Renfro Valley Ent.Center – Renfro Valley KY

Ricky Skaggs – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN

Ragged Union – The Hunt House – Marietta GA

Oak Ridge Boys – French Lick Resort Casino – French Lick IN

Bellamy Brothers – Heber Valley Western Music & Cowboy

            Poetry Gathering – Heber City UT

Saturday – 28

Zane Williams – Buck’s Bar & Grill – Venice NE

Travis Tritt – Renfro Valley Ent.Center – Renfro Valley KY

Ragged Union – The Hunt House – Marietta GA

Bellamy Brothers – Stephens Performing Arts Center – Pocatello ID

Sunday – 29

Terri Clark – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Tulsa OK

            Chicks With Hits Tour

            /w Pam Tillis & Suzy Bogguss

Monday – 30

No Shows Found

Tuesday – 31

Oak Ridge Boys – The Mansion Theatre – Branson MO

Wednesday – November 1

Ricky Skaggs – The Lyric Theatre – Stuart FL

Oak Ridge Boys – The Mansion Theatre – Brans

HOW THE 'COUNTRY ANGEL' CAME TO BE

My story began long before the tag 'Country Angel' became a part of my life. I lived for the radio for as long as I can remember. Nerdy as this will sound, as a young girl I used to pretend to program the playlists on the stations I listened to. Often times, I would be thinking of a song, turn on the radio and the song would either be playing or would come up next. Freaky, right?

For my thirteenth birthday my natural mom sent me a transistor radio. Remember those?

I would burrow beneath the covers at night with my ear pressed to the speaker as I drew in AM stations from all across the country. Two of my favorites were WLS - Chicago and WSM - Nashville 

As I drifted off to sleep, I'd sometimes remember to turn the radio off so the batteries didn't die before morning. We only went to town once or twice a month and I didn't want to be without batteries. Though the 9-V did last longer than the AA other items required.

Radio tunes got me through some tough times over the next few years and I identified with a lot of the songs on the country stations. Cheating and lonely housewives seemed to be a recurring theme. After a failed marriage I moved to Baton Rouge with my sister, her husband and two kids. She got me a job where she worked at Dixie Electric Co.  I loved my job. Friday nights we'd find a club to hang out and Saturdays there was usually a live broadcast remote somewhere. I loved remotes. They often gave me the opportunity to be on-air and talk to other folks who got where I was coming from.  At one point I even applied to a broadcasting school in Denver. But life intervened and I never got that far. 

When my brother-in-law was sent to Diego Garcia unaccompanied, we moved to Virginia, where my sister and the kids would live during his deployment. Somewhere along the trip from AR (we had back-tracked so Dan could see his family before deploying) and Rapidan VA I talked with a truck driver on the CB. He tagged me The Country Angel.. and the moniker stuck. Somewhere I still have the license plate bar I had custom-made years later.

My next stop was back in IL. I made friends with program directors and air personalities at WXCL - Radio in Peoria. I'd stop by remotes and often get to help out. I was even privileged to attend some of their company events. There was a real camaraderie. Whether it was at the station, a concert or other events I felt at home with everyone and in the business.

To back track a minute, while in Baton Rouge I met The Younger Brothers. They would later become known as James & Michael Younger as a result of a name dispute. The group and I connected several times over the years. What they didn't know until eight years ago was that when they handed me singles I was hocking them around to radio stations in my area, pushing for airplay. James told me the last time we met at his house if he'd known that he'd have put me on the payroll because their label was doing jack! I guess you could say that period in the mid-1980's is when Country Angel Promotions began. 

I designed posters and promoted a lot of local groups for free access to their shows. They were small time but I was cutting my teeth on something I knew was my soul. 

Most of the time when I attended shows, I went with my photographer, Nancee Thomas (Lewis). She worked for a local promoter and we got our tickets for working the phones. We had a great partnership until she decided to move to Nashville. From there I was on my own and often handed tickets from the station or I'd get a front row ticket last minute because single seat were easy to grab. 

One of the most memorable I obtained on my own was a meeting with the late Faron Young. He was everything they said he was... and a lot more no one every talked about. He was a kind, gentle guy just trying to be himself while pleasing everyone else. That's a tough tight rope to walk. He gave me the nickname Pooh Bear. The day he died, I began collecting Pooh Bears. 

Time travel to almost eleven years ago. I'm retired and able to devote time to music. I spend my days networking with amazing artists and promoters. I have Duane Allen from The Oak Ridge Boys to thank for hooking me up with Webster PR. My other real gratitude goes to Howard and David Bellamy. I'd met them a couple of times in Peoria over the years. The first year we moved down here, they were playing locally and I scored an interview. As I sat on the bus waiting for them and visiting with their wives, David came out of the back. His first words were 'what are you doing here?' I guess south central MO was the last place he thought our paths would cross. I never missed one of their Central IL shows and we often chatted as the crew loaded the gear afterwards. He had remembered me from all those years ago in Peoria. We now have each other's numbers so that eight years don't go buy without us connecting again. 

Since Duane's assistance I've met some amazing people out of Nashville as well as being able to make my own connections in the Texas and Bluegrass communities. And while I'm not making a killing at this biz, I'm doing what I love, building a resume so that maybe someday, someone will note the value of what I do. 

Until then, CDs appreciated, interview grants invaluable.

Country Blessings!