THE PARTY LIST - July 27 - August 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. With that in mind…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 27

Mike Blakely – Annie Riggs Museum – Stockton

Wade Bowen – Floore’s – Helotes

            /w Randy Rogers Band

Gene Watson – Birdsong Amphitheater – Stephenville

Friday – 28

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Coppell

Mark Chesnutt – Billy Bob’s – Ft. Worth

The Derailers – Poodie’s - Spicewood

Saturday – 29

Thomas Michael Riley – Luckenbach

Dave Thomas – The Sundance Club – Gordon

Lee Greenwood – The Texan Theatre – Greenville

Gene Watson – Stagecoach Ballroom – Ft. Worth

Josh Ward – Melody Ranch - Waco

Sunday – 30

Lee Greenwood – McNease Convention Center – San Angelo

Monday – 31

W. C. Jameson & George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicwood

Tuesday – August 1

Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg

Wednesday – 2

Mike Blakely – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores

            /w john Arthur martinez & Kurt Baumer

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 27

Ricky Skaggs – Bluegrass Nights @ The Ryman – Nashville TN

Ragged Union – Brickroom Gathering House – Ashland OR

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Reckless Kelly – Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach CA

Jack Nelson – Lonesome Dove – Bismark ND

Casey Donahew Band – JBGB – Fayetteville AR

Buddy Case – Fox & Fork – Clarksville AR

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Friday – 28

Lee Greenwood – Ameristar Casino KC Star Pavilion – Kansas City MO

Ragged Union – Sam Bond’s – Eugene OR

Jack Nelson – Lonesome Dove – Bismark ND

Asleep at the Wheel – The Pub Station – Billings MT

Bellamy Brothers – Will Rogers Auditorium – Ft. Worth

    Nat’l Youth Cutting Horse Assoc. Summer Spectacular

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Josh Ward – Gilley’s – Caddo OK

Saturday – 29

Ricky Skaggs – Renfro Valley Ent. Center – Mt.Vernon KY

Ragged Union  - Anderson School – Bothell WA

Mark Chesnutt – Delta Downs Racetrack Casino – Vinton LA

Jack Nelson – Lonesome Dove – Bismark ND

Libby Koch – The Twa Corbies – Cumbernauld Glasgow

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Dailey & Vincent – Simon J.  Graber Community Building – Odon IN

Asleep at the Wheel – Red Ants Pants Festival – White Sulphur Springs MT

Larry Gatlin – Social Circle Theatre – Social Circle GA

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Sunday – 30

Ricky Skaggs – Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre – Chillicothe OH

Billy Dean - Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Reckless Kelly – Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music – Berkeley CA

Jack Nelson – Lonesome Dove – Bismark ND

Libby Koch – The Twa Corbies – Cumbernauld Glasgow UK

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Dailey & Vincent – Peg Egan Performing Arts Center – Egg Harbor WI

Asleep at the Wheel –Bing Crosby Theatre – Spokane WA

Bellamy Brothers – Red Ants Pants Festival – White Sulpher Springs MT

Larry Gatlin – Elberton Theatre – Elberton GA

Monday – 31

NO SHOWS FOUND

Tuesday – August 1

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Reckless Kelly – Beltane Ranch – Glen Ellen CA

Jack Nelson – Rockin Horse – Minot ND

Libby Koch – MacSorley’s – Glasgow UK

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Asleep at the Wheel – Tower Theater – Bend OR

Bellamy Brothers – Sportsman’s Backyard – Lake City CO

Wednesday – 2

Mark Chesnutt – Yamhill Co Fair – McMinnville OR

Jack Nelson – Rockin’ Horse = Minot ND

Dailey & Vincent – Mabee Center – Tulsa OK

Asleep at the Wheel – Benton Co. Fair – Corvallis OR

Michael Martin Murphey – Visual Arts Collective – Boise ID

THE PARTY LIST - July 20 - 26

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 – 20

Gary P. Nunn – The Heights Theater – Houston

            /w Bob Livingston

Larry Gatlin – Dosey Doe – The Woodlands

john Arthur martinez – Linda’s Fine Foods - Wimberley

Friday – 21

Matt Harlan – Oma Gruene’s Secret Garden – New Braunfels – Noon

Matt Harlan – Specht’s Store – San Antonio – 7 p.m.

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Roanoke

Reckless Kelly – Redneck Country Club – Stafford

Jon Wolfe – Floore’s – Helotes

            /w Parker McCollum, Shotgun Rider

Libby Koch – Four Seasons Hotel – Poolside Series – Houston

Larry Gatlin – McKinney Perform. Arts Center – McKinney

john Arthur martinez – Canyon of the Eagles – Burnet

Josh Ward – Moontower at the Oaks - Corsicana

Saturday – 22

Gary P. Nunn – Luckenbach

Thomas Michael Riley – The Twisted Oar – Ft.Worth

Reckless Kelly – Burnet Summer Concert Series – Burnet

Libby Koch – Saxon Pub – Austin

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Larry Gatlin – Bosque Arts Center – Clifton

Scott Taylor Band – TKO’s Bar & Grill – Shiner

           

Sunday – 23

Gary P. Nunn – The Back Porch Bar – Port Aransas

Matt Harlan – Houston Oasis – Houston – 10 a.m.

Matt Harlan – Dean’s Downtown – Houston – 8 p.m.

Wade Bowen – Backyard Dancehall – Beaumont

            /w Randy Rogers

Monday – 24

W. C. Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Buddy Case!

Tuesday – 25

Dave Thomas – T-Bone Tom’s – 6 p.m.

Wednesday – 26

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 20

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

T. G. Sheppard – Cactus Pete’s Casino – Jackpot NV

Jack Nelson – The Beacon Club – Casper WY

Asleep at the Wheel – Rose Music Hall – Columbia MO

Buddy Case – Fox & Fork – Clarksville AR

Bellamy Brothers – Franklin Co Fair – Hampton IA

Michael Martin Murphey – Rockin’ 3M Amphitheater – Red River NM

            3M Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Friday – 21

Lee Greenwood – Batavia Downs – Batavia NY

T. G. Sheppard – Cactus Pete’s Casino – Jackpot NV

Jack Nelson – The Beacon Club – Casper WY

Rascal Flatts – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion – Rogers AR

Asleep at the Wheel – The Cotillion – Wichita KS

Johnny Lee – Nashville Palace – Nashville TN

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Saturday – 22

Ragged Union – Darrington Bluegrass Festival – Darrington WA

Lee Greenwood – Vineyard & Brewery @ Hershey – Middletown PA

Mark Chesnutt – Chaffey Co. Fair – Salida CO

Jack Nelson – The Beacon Club – Casper WY

Asleep at the Wheel – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa OK

Bellamy Brothers – Deadwood Mt. Grand Event Center – Deadwood SD

Johnny Lee – Front Street Grill – Dardanelle AR

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Josh Ward – C. W. Scooters – Lawton OK

Sunday – 23

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Mike Blakely – Pickin’ & Grinin’ House Concert – Englewood CO

Bellamy Brothers - Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Monday – 24

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Tuesday – 25

Ragged Union – Laurel Thirst – Portland OR

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Jack Nelson – Lonesome Dove – Bismark ND

Gatlin Brothers – Anderson Music Hall – Hiawassee GA

            2 Shows!

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

Wednesday – 26

Ragged Union – Old St. Francis School – Bend OR

Reckless Kelly – MIM Music Theater – Phoenix AZ

Jack Nelson – Lonesome Dove – Bismark ND

Gatlin Brothers – Neshoba Co. Fairgrounds Grandstand – Philadelphia MS

Michael Martin Murphey – Cheyanne Frontier Days – Cheyanne WY

            Old Frontier Town

john Arthur martinez – Great Northern Bar & Grill – Whitefish MT

OUT OF THE CHUTE - The Baker Family - @AGT

The Baker Family Bluegrass 

I am so proud to know this talented family so when I heard they'd auditioned for America's Got Talent I knew they were going to be high on my promo list for the duration of their run - however long that may be. I can say this... if they don't get past the audition phase, four judges need to clean out their ears.

Just a look at the BIO on their WEBSITE is enough to clue you in as to why they belong on AGT... and hopefully go All the Way... Are you hearing me AGT?

Carina's rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky is a perfect example. I wonder what they chose for their audition. While I know the family, they are under a confidentiality thing and can't tell us much except that they auditioned. Check the website for your local listing and times. You will want to catch this talented family from small town Birch Tree Missouri!

THE PARTY LIST - June 13-19

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 – 13

Scott Taylor Band – Street Dance – Victoria

            Coors Light Summer Street Dance Series

john Arthur martinez – Blue Corn Harvest – Cedar Park

Friday – 14

Dave Thomas – Culpepper’s Steakhouse – Rockwall

Reckless Kelly – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels

Libby Koch – Amarillo House Concert – Amarillo

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Cody Joe Hodges – Roadhouse – Paige

            Acoustic

Johnny Lee – The Stampede – Houston

john Arthur martinez – Hondo’s On Main – Fredricksburg

Josh Ward – Silver Saloon – Terrell

Saturday – 15

Thomas Michael Riley – Hondo’s On Main – Fredricksburg

Matt Harlan- The Americana – Houston

            Benefit for Marina Rocks

Dave Thomas – Raphael’s – Aubrey

Reckless Kelly – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels

Cody Joe Hodges – Smitty K’s – College Station

            Trio

Johnny Lee – Honky Tonk Texas - Silsbee    

john Arthur martinez – Gillen’s Candies & Wine - Blanco

Sunday – 16

Matt Harlan – Western Edge Cellars – Fredricksburg

            Outsider Spotlight w/ Stephen K. Morris

Monday – 17

George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Big John Mills

Tuesday – 18

john Arthur martinez – Trailblazers Grill – Burnet

Wednesday – 19

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – The Colony

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria

john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 13

Mike Blakely – Society Hall – Alamosa CO

Rex Allen, Jr- Hodag Country Music Festival – Rhinelander WI

            /w LeRoy Vandyke, Jane Jae, Steve & Rudy Gatlin, Helen Cornelius & T. G. Sheppard

Kelly McGuire – Venice Train Depot – Venice FL

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

T. G. Sheppard – Hodag Festival – Rhinelander WI

Jack Neslon – The Cheyanne Outlaw Saloon – Cheyanne WY

Libby Koch – Rancho Pequeno House Concert – Santa Fe NM

Dailey & Vincent – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville TN

Buddy Case – Fox & Fork – Clarksville AR

Friday – 14

Mike Blakely – Grand Encampment – Encampment WY

Ricky Skaggs – Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – Oak Hill NY

Texas Tenors – American Music Theater – Lancaster PA

Jeff Posey – Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering – Encampment WY

Mark Chesnutt – The Country Club GA – Augusta GA

Jack Neslon – The Cheyanne Outlaw Saloon – Cheyanne WY

Gene Watson – Montgomery Performing Arts Center – Montgomery AL

            /w Bill Anderson

Bobby Marquez – Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel – Tunica MS

Bellamy Brothers – Blue Gate Theatre – Shipshewana IN

Michael Martin Murphey – Laramie Jubilee Days – Laramie WY

Saturday – 15

Mike Blakely – Grand Encampment – Encampment WY

Jeff Posey – Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering – Encampment WY

T. G. Sheppard – KXXX Radio Show – Colby KS

Mark Chesnutt – Jamboree In the Hills – Morristown OH

Jack Neslon – The Cheyanne Outlaw Saloon – Cheyanne WY

Gene Watson – Milltown Music Hall – Bremen GA

Bobby Marquez – Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel – Tunica MS

Dailey & Vincent – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center – Mt. Vernon KY

Asleep At the Wheel – Keswick Theatre – Glenside PA

Bellamy Brothers – Blue Gate Theatre – Shipshewana IN

Sunday – 16

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Lee Greenwood – Jamboree Park – Belmont OH

Jack Neslon – The Cheyanne Outlaw Saloon – Cheyanne WY

Dailey & Vincent – American Mountain Theater – Elkins WV

Bellamy Brothers – Freedom Fest State Fair – Allentown NJ

Gatlin Bros (Rudy & Steve) – Colby Community Center – Colby KS

Monday – 17

NO SHOWS FOUND

Tuesday – 18

Mike Blakely – Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor – Arvada CO

            America’s Soul Live

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Jack Nelson – The Beacon Club – Casper WY

Wednesday – 19

Jack Nelson – The Beacon Club – Mills WY

Asleep At the Wheel – The Hi-Fi – Indianapolis IN

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Keepsake

When I began this blog in February of 2009, I wanted to recognize Mike Blakely for his nomination in the category Entertainer of the Year at the Texas Music Awards. Mike and I have been friends for over twenty years and though we live nearly three states apart, receiving something new from him is like visiting with an old friend. While some artists change their style over the course of their career to reflect the time or a new crowd of listeners, Mike is one of those artists who stays true to who he is. He has an Easy Rambling style that brings comfort to your soul. 

Mike wrote eight of the tracks including one he co-wrote with his wife, Annie. Keepsake is a true love song suited for them. Annie also provides background vocals on the song as well as My Same Old New Mexican Dream, A Town Called Paradise and Don't Send Flowers. Don't Send Flowers is one of my favorite songs on the album. Leave something lasting and beautiful when you move on from this world. The Kids Choir adds to the simplistic beauty.

Aside from Annie's soft vocals, Walt Wilkins and Tina Wilkins lent their harmonies to I Am Nobody while Larry Boyd chimed in on Easy Ramblin' and Moonlight Colorado. A Grown-Ups Choir included familiar artists Woody Eastman as well as Larry & Susan Nye. Kurt Baumer (Fiddle), Duke Davie (Upright Bass), Larry Nye (keyboards and various guitars)  and Shane Lively (Drums) provided great instrumentals. 

Two remaining tracks, Miranda's Warning and The Island With No Name, bring a haunting undertone reminiscent of Night Train and the Moon (In the Dust CD)

Here's a sample of what you'll hear on the CD:

Mike Blakely is a true artist and who knows how stories and music should come together. This is another solid album for Mike Blakely. For consistency and the simplistic beauty, I'm tipping my hat:

WEBSITE    FB      YOUTUBE 

You'll find this and all of Mike's CDs:

STORE    AMAZON

THE PARTY LIST - July 6 - 12

I apologize for not having this up by Noon as I had hoped. I've been working steadily on the list since 11:30 this morning. It is now 4:41 CST. The entire month's posts are ready to go.
Thank you for your patience. ~CountryBlessings!

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 – 6

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – Coppell

A J Guell – Paint Perfection – El Campo

Bellamy Brothers – Steiner Ranch Steakhouse – Austin

Cody Joe Hodges – Adairs Saloon – Dallas

            Acoustic

john Arthur martinez – Driskill Hotel Br - Austin

Friday – 7

Gary P. Nunn – The Kessler Theater – Dallas

Matt Harlan – Revolved – Houston

            Opening for/ sitting in with Jess Wilson Band

Dave Thomas – Hard Eight BBQ – The Colony

Bellamy Brothers – Redneck Country Club – Stafford

Cody Joe Hodges – The Ranch – Rockdale

            Acoustic

Scott Taylor Band – Kick’s Club – Angleton

Josh Ward – Treasure Island – Port Aransas

Saturday – 8

Susan Gibson – Texan Theater – Greenville

Gary P. Nunn – Sealybration – Sealy

Thomas Michael Riley – Del Norte Tacos – Godley

Matt Harlan – Lobello’s Pub – Huffman

            /w Will Van Horn on pedal steel

Dave Thomas – Tumbleweeds Sports Bar – Ft. Worth

Kevin Fowler – Backyard Dancehall – Beaumont

            Special Guest: Twangsters Union

Jack Nelson – Game On Sports Bar – Conroe

Bellamy Brothers – Lake Striker Marina – Concert Field – Reklaw

Scott Taylor Band – Inez Community Center – Inez

            Travis Madden Memorial Benefit

john Arthur martinez – Torre di Pietra – Fredricksburg

Josh Ward – Blue Ridge Rodeo – Blue Ridge

Sunday – 9

Matt Harlan – Catfish Concerts – Austin

            Songswap /w Drew Kennedy

Monday – 10

W. C. Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Jimmie Davis

Tuesday – 11

Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg

john Arthur martinez – Trailblazer’s Grill – Burnet

Wednesday – 12

Matt Harlan – House of Blues Crossroads Restaurant – Houston

Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria

john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 6

Reckless Kelly – JJ’s Beer Garden & Brewery – Fayetteville AR

Jason Isbell – Walmart AMP – Rogers AR

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Sheryl Crow – Outlaw Music Festival – Rogers AR

Buddy Case – Fox & Fork – Clarksville AR

Gatlin Brothers – St. John’s Summer Concert Series – Billings MT

Michael Martin Murphey – Rockin’ 3M Amphitheater – Red River NM

            3M Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Friday – 7

T. G. Sheppard – St. Croix Casino – Danbury WI

Reckless Kelly – Levitt Shell – Memphis TN

Mark Chesnutt – Country Concert & Hickory Hills – Fort Laramie OH

Libby Koch – Pabst Barn Concert – Missoula MT

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Saturday – 8

Ragged Union – Woodland Music Series – Woodland Park CO

Casey Donahew – Gilley’s Pacola – Pacola OK

Backroad Anthem – Downstream Casino – Quapaw OK

Lee Greenwood – Franklin Theatre – Franklin TN

T. G. Sheppard – Iconic Fest – Brainerd MN

Reckless Kelly – The Shed @ Smokey Mountain Harley – Maryville TN

Mark Chesnutt – Lawless Harley Davidson – Scott City MO

Libby Koch – Trixi’s Antler Saloon – Ovando MT

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Charlie Pride – Riverdome @Horseshoe Casino – Bossier City LA

Michael Martin Murphey – Ft. Wallace Museum Grounds – Wallace KS

Sunday – 9

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theater – Reeds Spring MO

T. G. Sheppard – Mabel Tainter Theater – Menomonie WI

Reckless Kelly – City Winery – Nashville TN

Monday – 10

NO Shows Found

Tuesday – 11

Billy Dean – Jim Stafford Theatre – Reeds Spring MO

Michael Martin Murphey – Sportsman’s BBQ Station & Backyard – Lake City CO

Wednesday –12

Kelly McGuire – The Yard – Tampa FL

Jack Nelson – The Cheyanne Outlaw Saloon – Cheyanne WY

Dailey & Vincent- Carl Perkins Civic Center – Jackson TN

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Jefferson Ross

The album LIVE AT HILLBILLY HAIKU by Jefferson Ross is the epitome of what good songwriting should be. Jefferson's lyrical style stems from his Georgia roots. While most people associate Texas with the Americana genre in reality Americana, while regional, covers many areas of this country. Each region bringing their own ingredient to a melting pot genre.  His poetic style tells stories of everyday life - the life he's not just seen but experienced is further demonstrated by the venue he chose to record this live album. Hillbilly Haiku  is an intimate house concert setting where friends gather to hear talented artists, enjoy good food and just have a great social evening.

From Slap It On to Family Drama, and the single, The Soul is Made of Broken Things, he touches the soul of anyone listening.. Seriously, who puts Mr. Magoo and Deepak Chopra in the same song and makes it work? No wonder he's Trying Not To Lose His Mind!

House of the Lord is a unique piece on this album. There is a definitive nod to religion where Jefferson speaks more of who he is and what the phrase means to him. While spiritual in nature, the words are also thought-provoking... something every good song should be. The most poignant track of the fourteen is Isle of Hope. Much like Lee Brice's I Drive Your Truck or Luke Bryan's Drink A Beer, Isle of Hope is not so  much about the loss of a loved one but in the recovery of those left behind and how we choose to carry on told in Jefferson's laid back, almost reverent tone.

The ebb and flow of the tracks is formed in such a way that you don't stay melancholy for long. Just when he has you thinking deep, Jefferson pulls you back to the lighter side with something like 77 Lime Green Cadillac Hearse.

While I've only highlighted a few of the tracks on this CD I am in no way diminishing the others. The haunting tale of Confederate Jasmine, the unique way of describing a lost love in Yesterday's Paper, and his fingerpickin' style showcased on Dunwoody Train. Jefferson Ross sums everything up in his intro to Stories... "it's the stories that make our lives interesting.. that make us a civilization."

My sister, Kitty, A Crazy Lady's Retirement,  described his style as casual. She is right. His style is as casual and comfortable as sitting with a friend. Jefferson Ross' music is a breath of fresh air in not just Americana, but the music world overall. I look forward to meeting Jefferson Ross and experiencing his music. Until then, I'm tipping my hat:

To get a glimpse into why the hat count is so high, here's a video for you:

To check out Jefferson's previous albums, visit him on Amazon

For more information on Jefferson Ross, visit his various social media venues:

WEBSITE    FACEBOOK    TWITTER   YOUTUBE

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY - Ragged Old Flag

Happy to share Charlie Daniels' version of a Johnny Cash classic.

From press release:

Daniels version of the Johnny Cash standard “Ragged Old Flag,” also includes vocals by Mark “Oz” Geist, Benghazi Warrior/Survivor and co-author of the autobiography “13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi.”

“The ‘Ragged Old Flag’ project was very personal to me,” said David Corlew, “Ragged Old Flag” Video Producer and Charlie Daniels Manager. “When you have the opportunity to create images for a piece that was written by Johnny Cash, performed by Charlie Daniels- and its content consists of what is closest to my heart: our warriors- present and past, our country, and our flag- it really can’t get any better.”

Sending Country Blessings for a safe and blessed Independence Day!