THE PARTY LIST - August 29 - September 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…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 29

Casey Donahew – Cheatham St. Warehouse – San Marcos

Friday – 30

Dave Thomas – Rockin’s Bar & Grill – Granbury

Randy Rogers Band – Chop Shop – Roanoke

            /w Brady Black

Casey Donahew – Lava Cantina – The Colony

Saturday – 31

Casey Donahew – Fayette Co. Fair – La Grange

Randy Rogers Band – Twisted J Live - Stephenville

Travis Tritt – Starlight Ranch – Amarillo TX

            Band

Sunday – September 1

Casey Donahew – Bell Co. Expo Center – Belton

Randy Rogers Band – Whitewater Amphitheater – New Braunfels

Mark Wills – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands

Travis Tritt – The Backyard @ Fritztown – Fredricksburg

            Band

Monday – 2

Mike Blakely – Texas Heritage Vineyard – Fredricksburg

            /w Annie Blakely, John M. Greenberg

Tuesday – 3

Mike Blakely – Western Edge Cellars – Fredricksburg

            /w Kurt Baumer

Wednesday – 4

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 29

Trace Adkins – Schaghticoke Fair – Schaghticoke NY

Randy Rogers Band – Cherokee Hotel & Casino – W. Siloam Springs OK

Jon Wolfe – The Royal Grove – Lincoln NE

Asleep at the Wheel – Tower Theatre – Okalhoma City OK

The Baker Family – Ole Smokey – Gatlinburg TN

Doug Stone – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa – Catoosa OK

           

Friday – 30

Rhonda Vincent – New Richmond Bluegrass Festival – Quebec Canada

Trace Adkins – Univest Performance Center – Quackertown PA

Travis Tritt – Seven Peaks Music & Camping Festival – Buena Vista CO

            Band

Jon Wolfe – First Avenue Club – Iowa City IA

Clint Black – First Security Amphitheatre – Little Rock AR

The Baker Family – Breazeles Store – Pendleton SC

Bellamy Brothers – Kimbolton Castle – Cambridgeshire UK

Saturday – 31

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

            Trustin Baker of The Baker Family performs for the first time on the Grand Ole Opry!

            He will also be judging the Grand Master Fiddle Contest

Rhonda Vincent – Bluegrass Festival – Thomas Point Beach ME

Clint Black – Margaritaville Resort Casino – Bossier City LA

Sunday – September 1

Rhonda Vincent – Bluegrass Festival – Thomas Point Beach ME

Clint Black – Laketown – Kenner LA

Bellamy Brothers – Chillout – Boswil Switzerland

Monday – 2

Trace Adkins – Nebraska State Fair – Grand Isle NE

Tuesday – 3

NO SHOWS FOUND

Wednesday – 4

Whiskey Myers – Georgia Theatre – Athens Georgia

Kacey Musgraves – Kansas City Starlight Theatre – Kansas City MO

Bellamy Brothers – Freiheitshalle Hof – Hof Germany

THE PARTY LIST August 22 - 28

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 – 22

WC Jameson – The Badu 1891 – Llano

            /w Chuck Hawthorne

Doug Stone – Cotton Country Club – Granger

Friday – 23

Libby Koch – Truck Yard – Houston

Kelly Willis – Kessler Theater – Dallas

Jon Wolfe – The Lumberyard – Roscoe

Saturday – 24

Tanya Tucker – Gillespie Co. Fairgrounds – Fredricksburg

Kelly Willis – The Heights Theater – Houston

Jon Wolfe – Ropesville Main Street- Ropesville

Sunday – 25

Drew Kennedy – Pickin’ for Preemies – Ft. Worth

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s - Spicewood

Monday – 26

Chuck Hawthorne – Giddy Up – Austin

            /w David Touchton

WC Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Jim Wyly

Tuesday – 27

Chuck Hawthorne – Liberty Tree Tavern – Elgin

            /w Tanner Miller

Mike Blakely – Western Edge Cellars - Fredricksburg

           

Wednesday – 28

BB Morse – Poodie’s - Spicewood

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 22

Tanya Tucker – Exit In – Nashville TN

Casey Donahew - The Whiskey Baron Dance Hall & Saloon – Colorado Springs CO

Randy Rogers Band – The Majestic – Ft. Smith AR

Whiskey Myers – The Norva – Norva VA

Trace Adkins – Genesee Co. Fair – Mount Morris MI

Billy Dean – The Brooklyn Fair – Brooklyn CT

Travis Tritt – Green Music Center – Rohnert Park CA

            Band

American Aquarium – Showboat Saloon – Wisconsin Dells WI

The Baker Family – Cowboy Church – Newton IA

Friday – 23

Casey Donahew – The Zoo Amphitheatre – Oklahoma City OK

Randy Rogers Band – The Manhattan – Manhattan KS

Whiskey Myers – The Ramkat – Winston –Salem NC

Travis Tritt – Thunder Valley Casino & Resort – Lincoln CA

            Band

Clint Black – Corn Palace Festival – Mitchell SD

American Aquarium – 3500 N. Lincoln – Chicago IL

Saturday – 24

Rhonda Vincent – The Caverns – Pelham TN

Casey Donahew – Downtown Artesia – Artesia NM

Randy Rogers Band – Frontier City – Oklahoma City OK

Whiskey Myers – JD Legends – Franklin OH

Trace Adkins – Mitchell Corn Palace – Mitchell SD

Travis Tritt – Star of the Desert Arena – Primm NV

            Band

American Aquarium – The Blue Note – Columbia MO

The Baker Family – Pine River Bluegrass Festival - Pine River MN

Bellamy Brothers – Yesterdayland – Lichtaart Belgium

Sunday – 25

Trace Adkins – Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul MN

            /w Clint Black & Terri Clark

Travis Tritt – Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre – Tucson AZ

Clint Black – Minnesota St. Fairgrounds – St. Paul MN

American Aquarium – Revolution Music Room – Little Rock AR

Monday – 26

Whiskey Myers – NE State Fair – Grand Island NE

Tuesday – 27

NO SHOWS FOUND

Wednesday – 28

Asleep at the Wheel – Chuckwagon Races – Clinton AR

The Baker Family – Ole Smokey – Gatlinburg TN

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Red Crow

I seem to have gotten lost in this album so much so I realized just a few moments ago I'd not posted my review. 

As I read through the notes from Randy about RED CROW, giving me an insight to each of the tracks, I had to wonder… How could someone who’s been so disillusioned by various aspects of life over the course of his years make those moments so beautiful? Trust the Sun captures this perspective as only a talented songwriter such as Randy is capable of. The other thing I find magical about this album is that Randy Lewis Brown’s vocal abilities belie his age. If there is such a thing as an ‘old soul’ in a young man, than Randy is the reverse. This nuance lends a stronger meaning to I’m Not Ready Yet.

October Again is a haunting melody capturing the darkness of a painful memory. Close your eyes and watch the colored leaves become the death of summer like you’ve never seen them before.

One Horse Town is a picture-perfect example of small town life... whether we want to escape from, come back to, or never leave from the beginning, there's a familiarity most of us can relate to.

With the steel guitar as well as the lilt of the lyrics, She’s the Only Woman, co-written with Terry Klein, came out just as they’d hoped. If you like the older country with a bit of Beatles for seasoning this tune will have you seeing your wife in a fresh light and tapping your toes.

The title track, Red Crow, was inspired by a painting by Jenny Joyce… the same of which is now the album cover. Randy brings images from his mind to life. If you listen, you can hear the slight flutter of wings as the crow takes flight.

I love how Randy tells a story within a story such as he’s done in Any Old Train. Like a parallel universe, he takes you down two journeys at once.

As I stated in my interview yesterday, Above Timberline pulled at memories for memories. I’m planning a trip back to my home state of Colorado and look forward to smelling the lichen-covered rocks, pine and seeing the beauty of the Aspens. Whether you’ve ever been there or not, Randy has the capability of making you feel at home in the beauty of the Rockies.

With a hint of Native American tones, Other Campfires will stir the ashes of your soul.

The simplicity of Good Old Days mimics the time, regardless of what that time period is, most of us wish we could revisit.

Barlow Road is an outstanding example of how our past, while far from perfect is just that… a part of our heritage. This track tells a sad tale from the historic stretch of what was originally part of the Oregon Trail. Randy gives us the guts of history the way the stories should be told.

Here's a video from the title track:

The continuity of this album is perfect in every way. While four of the tunes have co-writers (Randy Palmer, Terry Klein, Richard Paul Thomas, and Jim Gilmore), they are his stories. Others lending their talents to the album Merel Bregante, Michael Dorian, Sarah Pierce Band, Riley Osborne, Mark Epstein Dirje Childs, and Cody Braun. I have to say if Randy Lewis Brown believes the Trouble With Me is that he thinks too much, I hope he keeps letting those wheels turn out more original tunes like these. The depth of not just the lyrics but the undercurrent of emotions attached to each one makes this one of the best albums to ever cross my desk. I'm tipping my hat....

RED CROW releases September 27th. Be sure to grab your copy.

You can find Randy on the following Social Media locations:

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OUT OF THE CHUTE - Randy Lewis Brown

I'm back in the saddle this week and bringing you another great artist. Let's open the chute!

Welcome to KellysCountry, Randy!

1 – To me, this album seems to encapsulate you as a person. Do you think that’s true and that this album is almost autobiographical of sorts?

Very perceptive! I have always tried to be autobiographical in my recordings, this one for me gets to the core more directly truthful than others. I am almost 67 years old and have within the last 10 years dealt with the death of my father, the decline via dementia and death this spring of my mother as well as the joyful birth of 2 wonderful grandchildren. My wife Barbara and I just celebrated our 46th anniversary and both of us are now fully retired from financially gainful work (music, I find is not particularly financially gainful though certainly spiritually gainful and totally enriching).  Put that together with my strict religious upbringing in the south during a time of upheaval, unrest and fear of social change, very similar to today’s. There you have it, Red Crow in a nutshell.

2 – While written over the course of several years, they carry a common thread. What helped you narrow those initial 45 down to this thirteen? I would imagine the process was something akin to picking favorite children one over another.

These are the songs that get me excited when I play them. The songs that folks have asked me “Is that on a record?”. I pretty much like every song I have written (at least a thousand) but I find that some songs are merely stepping stones to get to one deeper and truer. The songs on Red Crow are each at the end of that path, the deepest and truest. For me, truth, real human truth, is the ultimate goal.  

3 – W. C. Jameson once told me that a good song is poetry… that it tells a story. I hear this in Red Crow. If this were a book, what would be the core of the story?

The core story of Red Crow is belief despite doubts and learning to accept reality even when it is uncomfortable and something unbelievable.

4 – I think a lot of us can relate to One Horse Town. While the phrase seems to have a negative connotation for some and can’t wait to escape, what is it about a one horse town that you feel draws a person back home?

I have lived in the same small town for 45 years. It is positively a love/hate relationship. Familiarity certainly breeds contempt as the old saying goes but there is also a well-worn comfort in that familiarity. We all want to know and understand our surroundings and when we are familiar with the history of a place from direct experience it becomes a kind of comforting glue that binds our hearts to a location. What mostly draws us back home I believe is the fact that memory is malleable and untrustworthy. We forget much of the bad and enhance the joyful. Time changes everything as a great songwriter once said. But somehow we still refuse to believe it. Believing against all hope that the home of our memory still exists.

5 – Thank you and Jim Gilmore for Above Timberline. Colorado girl here and you know how to make someone homesick. LOL. You said that every time you sing this song you are transported to the mountaintop. What do you see from your vantage point?

In the deep blue distance from the top of a peak I can see the past and even glimpse the future. It is like looking up at the Milky Way at night. I makes me feel tiny and insignificant but simultaneously part of everything. There is a rush in knowing that even though I am only a fleeting speck of dust in the big picture that I am here right now and a part of this magnificent immensity.

6 – What do you think someone needs to keep in mind when writing a song?

Tell the truth, your truth, no matter what. Don’t worry about hurting feelings or being misunderstood. Simply tell your story and put it out there. I believe that we all have an instinct and recognize truth innately. Now, don’t confuse truth with facts. They are two totally separate things. You can write a song that is factual but not true and no one will care. But disregard the facts and write a song that is true, that captures the human condition and folks will love it.

7 – You’ve been writing songs from a very young age. Who were some of your biggest influences that helped shape your style? Also, are there any musical artists today that you feel really have a grasp on songwriting?

Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlisle and Hayes Carl are my favorite young writers. But Rodney Crowell, Darrell Scott, Rosanne Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lucinda Williams, James Taylor and of course John Prine have got it down to a science. Every word they write is true and moves me.

8 – Past or present, who would you like to co-write with?

Leaving out many I am sure, the first ones popping into my head are Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, Rodney Crowell, John Prine, Chris Kristofferson and Roger Miller. Roger Miller was my first songwriting crush so I guess he would be number one. But I love to co-write. It is certainly not an impersonal undertaking and anyone that I can feel a true rapport with spiritually and personally is a possibility. To be honest, I have never written with a female writer and would love that opportunity. I think the results would be enlightening.

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Randy's album, RED CROW, releases September 27th. Stop by tomorrow for my review of this beautiful piece of Americana music.

In the mean time, here's a video:

You can find Randy on the following Social Media locations:

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THE PARTY LIST August 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…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 15

Kelly Willis – Shady Grove – Austin

Doug Stone – Smitty K’s Sports Bar & Grill – College Station

Friday – 16

Jon Wolfe – Big Texas Dance Hall & Saloon – Spring

Drew Kennedy – Marathon Songwriter’s Festival – Marathon

            w/ Josh Grider, Walt Wilkins, Jamie Lin Wilson,

                 Kat Higgins, Bobby Hamrick

Saturday – 17

Janie Frickie – The New Granbury Live – Granbury

Bri Bagwell- Dosey Does Big Barn – The Woodlands

Randy Rogers Band – Dos Amigos - Odessa

Jon Wolfe – Downtown Street Dance – Karnes City

Drew Kennedy – Marathon Songwriter’s Festival – Marathon

            w/ Josh Grider, Walt Wilkins, Jamie Lin Wilson,

                 Kat Higgins, Bobby Hamrick

Mike Blakely – Moonlight Bat Float - Austin

Sunday – 18

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Monday – 19

George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w Tony Ramey

Tuesday – 20

Mike Blakely – Western Edge Cellars – Fredricksburg

Wednesday – 21

Doug Stone – Main Street Crossing - Tomball

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 15

Libby Koch – Blyge Harry – Stavanger Norway

Rhonda Vincent – NC State Bluegrass Festival – Marion NC

Whiskey Myers – The Wolf Den – Uncasville CT

Travis Tritt – Tulalip Amphitheatre – Marysville WA

            Band

Asleep at the Wheel – Vilar Performing Arts Center – Beaver Creek CO

The Baker Family – Pemberville Ohio City Fest – Pemberville OH

Bellamy Brothers – Boomtown Hotel & Casino – Verdi NV

Friday – 16

Libby Koch – Dyvekes Vinkjeller – Bergen Norway

Corey Smith – O’Connor’s Outdoor Stage – Clarksville TN

Tanya Tucker – Country Thunder Alberta – Calgary Canada

Casey Donahew – Lazy Gators – Lake Ozark MO

Whiskey Myers – Higher Ground – South Burlington VT

Travis Tritt – State Fair Park – Yakima WA

Asleep at the Wheel – Strings Music Festival – Steamboat Springs CO

American Aquarium – Tower Theatre – Oklahoma City OK

The Baker Family – Wright City Park – Wright City MO

Bellamy Brothers – Amphitheater Park – Sandy Acres UT

Saturday – 17

Libby Koch – Bakgardsfestival I Holmatun – Oystese Norway

Corey Smith – Barrellhouse Live – Augusta GA

Rhonda Vincent –Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival – Gettysburg PA

Reba – Treasure Island Amphitheater – Welch MN

Whiskey Myers – Pearl Street – Northampton MA

Travis Tritt – Ford Idaho Center – Nampa ID

            Band

Clint Black – Viejas Concerts in the Park – Alpine CA

Asleep at the Wheel – Boulder Theatre – Boulder CO

American Aquarium – Gilley’s Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant OK

Bellamy Brothers – Fergus Performing Arts Center – Lewistown MT

Sunday – 18

Travis Tritt – Shoshone Bannock Casino Hotel – Fort Hall ID

            Band

Clint Black – Tailgate Fest – Eastvale CA

Asleep at the Wheel – Riverwalk Center – Breckenridge CO

American Aquarium – Geroge’s Majestic – Fayetteville AR

The Baker Family – Missouri State Contest – Sedalia MO

Monday – 19

Dwight Yoakam – American Music Theatre – Lancaster PA

            /w Sugarcane Jane

American Aquarium – Off Broadway – St. Louis MO

Tuesday – 20

Whiskey Myers – Bottle & Cork – Dewey Beach DE

Travis Tritt – Antelope Valley Fair Grandstand – Lancaster CA

American Aquarium – Wooly’s – Des Moines IA

Wednesday – 21

Casey Donahew – Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon – Ft. Collins CO

American Aquarium – Turf Club – St. Paul MN

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Fire Out of Stone

Welcome back to Turntable Tuesday!
While I was taking time off, a lot of great new music came my way. For the next few weeks I'll be playing catch-up, introducing you to some new folks as well as some return guests... folks like Chuck Hawthorne

Chuck released his sophomore album, FIRE OUT OF STONE, back in late July. The reviews are amazing... and rightly so. Michael Martin Murphy refers to him as 'best songwriter I've heard in 20 or 30 years'. 

Adam Carroll, whom has been here as well says the following:
“For me, hearing Chuck’s music for the first time was like discovering buried treasure. He’s gifted with a poetic sense that transcends the ages, but  also reflects the best of folks, in the time we live in here and now. Yes sir, both as an artist, and a person, old Chuck will always have your back.”

For me, (good friend not withstanding) Chuck Hawthorne is one of the most talented songwriters to come out of Texas. Nine of the ten tracks on this album flowed through his fingers over the years, being brought together by one serendipitous moment. That moment whispered in his ear as he listened to the final recordings of the late Richard Dobson. (See THIS LINK for my interview with Richard in 2014) 

Of all the songs from this album Chuck put on YouTube, I wish he'd included the Dobson tune, I Will Fight No More Forever, so I could share it with you. You'll just have to pick up a copy of the CD to grasp the Dobson-infused tune.

Before I get into the review of the specific tracks I have to add that when I read how this album came to be, I cried. Knowing that Richard's wife, Edith, had sent the copy of his last album to Chuck, and imaging the conversations they must have had about this album prior to Richard's passing tears at my heart. As the saying goes, 'C'est La Vie - Such Is Life. Since the album opens with this track, let's listen to that tune before we get on with the review

From Such Is Life, the ride takes us into Amarillo Wind (See Official Video HERE)

The album, produced by Walt Wilkins and Ron Flynt, is beautifully mastered. Each track blends seamlessly one into the other, weaving a mesmerizing tale of life. Unlike his first album Silver Line, I can't begin to pick a favorite tune. I could sit and listen to this album for hours. I suggest you pour a nice glass of wine or your favorite liquor, kick back and close your eyes. Let Chuck Hawthorne take you on a mystical journey that is sure to make you think... feel... reminisce .... and be thankful he passed this way. 

Other talents, along with insturments you might not think of in this genre, on this album include:

Ray Bonneville - Harmonica 

Marian Brackney - Fiddle & Viola

Julie Carter - Cello

Ron Flynt - Bass & Baritone guitar 

Libby Koch - Harmony

Geoff Queen - Steel guitar & Dobro

Ray Rodriguez - Drums & Percussion

Walt Wilkins - High strung guitar & Percussion

Someday, someone is going to send me an album that deserves a low rating. FIRE OUT OF STONE deserves only the best hat tip. I'm sure you'll agree

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OUT OF THE CHUTE - Chuck Hawthorne

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Welcome back to our regular programming.
Thank you all for your patience while I made precious memories with my grandgirls. They are now back in their normal routine so guess I need to do the same.

I'm kicking off with re-introducing  you to Texas Americana artist Chuck Hawthorne
Chuck and I have been unable to connect as he is very busy releasing his brand new album - Fire Out of Stone. In place of the interview... I want to re-direct you to a former Out of the Chute with Chuck.

Keep in mind, the linked post contains the review of his SILVER LINE album but will serve as a great introduction to what this guy is all about.

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THE PARTY LIST - August 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…

Let’s Get This Party STARTED!

TEXAS

Thursday – 8

Whiskey Myers – Brewsters Ice House – Corpus Christi

            /w Mike & the Moonpies

Trace Adkins – Smart Financial Cnter @ Sugar Land – Sugar Land

            /w Clint Black

Friday – 9

Dave Thomas – Culpepper’s Steakhouse – Rockwall

Whiskey Myers – Schoepf’s BBQ – Belton

Trace Adkins – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park – Cedar Park

            /w Clint Black

Mike Blakely – Camp Street Café - Crockett

Saturday – 10

Dave Thomas – Culpepper’s Steakhouse – Rockwall

Kelly Willis – Broken Spoke – Austin

Whiskey Myers – White Water Amphitheatre – New Braunfels

Clint Black – Globe-News Center for the Perf. Arts – Amarillo

Chuck Hawthorne – JP Hops House – Houston

            FIRE OUT OF STONE CD RELEASE PARTY!

Granger Smith – Billy Bob’s – Ft.Worth

Mike Blakely – Millbend Coffeehouse – The Woodlands

Sunday – 11

Chuck Hawthorne – County Line Beer Joint – Woodson

            /w Stefan Prigmore

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Monday – 12

WC Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicwood

            /w Dan West

Tuesday – 13

Chuck Hawthorne – Liberty Tree Tavern – Elgin

            /w Rachel Laven

Mike Blakely – Western Edge Cellars – Fredricksburg

           

Wednesday – 14

Doug Stone – Live at the Tavern – Round Rock

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 8

Libby Koch – Velocity Café – Inverness UK (Scotland)

Randy Rogers Band – 2019 Braun Bothers Reunion – Challis ID

Billy Dean – Music Ranch Montana – Livingston MT

Jon Wolfe – The Siren – Morro Bay CA

Asleep at the Wheel – Crook Co. Fair – Prinevile OR

American Aquarium (SOLO) – Mercury Lounge – New York NY

Collin Raye – Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo – Sikeston MO

            Roots & Boots Tour

                        w/ Aaron Tippin & Sammy Kershaw

Friday – 9

Libby Koch – The Dores Inn – Inverness UK (Scotland)

Tanya Tucker – Mountain Country Fest – Little Current Canada

Casey Donahew – Granada Theatre – Lawrence KS

Travis Tritt – Las Colonias Park Amphitheatre – Grand Junction CO

            Band

Jon Wolfe – Goldfield Trading Post – Sacramento CA

American Aquarium (SOLO) – The Saint – Asbury Park NY

Bellamy Brothers – Bannock Co. Fair Grounds – Downey ID

Collin Raye – Knox Co. Fair – Bloomfield NE

            Roots & Boots Tour

                        w/ Aaron Tippin & Sammy Kershaw

Saturday – 10

Libby Koch – The Blue Lamp – Aberdeen (Scotland)

Rhonda Vincent – Guitar Town – Copper Mountain CO

Casey Donahew – Box Butte Co Fair – Hemingford NE

Trace Adkins – Windcreek Hotel & Casino – Atmore AL

Billy Dean – Shenandoah Speedway – Shenandoah VA

            (12 miles from Cooter’s – Luray VA)

Travis Tritt – Sky Ute Casino Resort – Ignacio CO

            Band

Jon Wolfe – Crystal Bay Club Casino – Crystal Bay NV

Asleep at the Wheel – Crystal Bay Club Casino  - Crystal Bay NV

American Aquarium (SOLO) – City Winery Haymarket – Washington DC

The Baker Family – Hardy Junction Music Hall – Hardy AR

Bellamy Brothers – Cache Co. Fairgrounds – Logan UT

Sunday – 11

Libby Koch – Wilton Park Bandstand – Wilton Lodge Park – Hawick

Libby Koch – Radio Rooms Live – Tweedmouth Berwick Upon-Tweed (Scotland)

Trace Adkins – 2019 FLW Cup – Hot Springs AR

Kacey Musgraves – Outside Lands – San Francisco CA

Asleep at the Wheel – Rancho Nicasio – Nicasio - CA

Monday – 12

Libby Koch – Dreadnought Leith – Edinburgh

Tuesday – 13

Travis Tritt – North Quest Resort & Casino – Airways Heights WA

            Band

Wednesday – 14

Asleep at the Wheel – I Bar Ranch – Gunnison CO

THE PARTY LIST - August 1 - 7

Hello Everyone!
Thank you for your patience while I spent precious time with my grandgirls. They are back home and I'm back to work... Let's kick this off!

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 – 1

NO SHOW FOUND

      The BADU 1891 (Llano)  is re-opening! Hopefully, we'll get some shows on the books!

Friday – 2

Bellamy Brothers – Rita Blanco Coliseum - Dalhart

Saturday – 3

Delbert McClinton – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn - The Woodlands

AJ Guel – Goodnight Charlie’s – Houston

Sunday – 4

Trace Adkins – Wagner Noel PAC – Midland

            /w Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters

Chuck Hawthorne – The Grove Downtown – Austin

Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood

Monday – 5

Bracken Hale – Poodie’s – Spicewood

            /w The Barbees

Tuesday – 6

Chuck Hawthorne – Texas Rebel Radio – Fredricksburg

            /w Tom Carnes

Mike Blakely – Western Edge Cellars – Fredricksburg

            /w Kurt Baumer

Wednesday – 7

Walt Wilkins – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands

Mike Blakely – Guero’s Taco Bar – Austin

            Fundraiser for Sun Radio

            /w Annie Blakely, John M. Greenberg, Corby Schaub

BB Morse – Poodie’s - Spicewood

ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 1

Corey Smith – Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola FL

Casey Donahew – Black Tooth Brewing CO – Sheridan WY

Kelly Willis – Rams Head Tavern – Annapolis MD
Randy Rogers Band - The Pub Ballroom - Billings MT

Whiskey Myers – The Plant – Dothan AL

Jon Wolfe – The Saddle Rack – Fremont CA

Asleep at the Wheel – Rialto – Bozeman MT

American Aquarium (Solo) – The Southern Café & Music Hall – Charlottesville VA

            /w BJ Barham

The Baker Family – Winona Senior Center BBQ – Winona MO

Friday – 2

Libby Koch – Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival – Beauly UK (Scotland)

Corey Smith – Stage @ SilverStar Smokehouse – Bossier City LA

Tanya Tucker – Batavia Downs Gaming – Batavia NY

Rhonda Vincent – Pickin’ In Parsons – Parsons WV

Casey Donahew – Phillips Co. Fair – Malta MT

Kelly Willis – The Birchmere – Alexandria VA
Randy Rogers Band - Phillips Co. Fair - Dodson MT

Whiskey Myers – Main Street Music Festival – Albertville AL

Trace Adkins – Garfield Co Fair – Rifle CO

Kacey Musgraves – Hinterland Music Festival – St. Charles IA

JonWolfe – Klamath Co. Fairgrounds – Klamath Falls OR

Asleep at the Wheel – The State Room – Salt Lake City UT

American Aquarium (SOLO) – The Locks @ Sona – Philadelphia PA

Collin Raye – Neshoba Co. Fair – Philadelphia MS

            Roots & Boots Tour

                        w/ Aaron Tippin & Sammy Kershaw

Doug Stone – Country Cruisin’ – Seattle WA

Saturday – 3

Libby Koch – Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival – Beauly UK (Scotland)

Corey Smith – Lake Wappapelo – Wappapelo MO

Tanya Tucker – Gage Park – Hamilton Canada

Rhonda Vincent – Milan Bluegrass Festival – Milan MI

Casey Donahew – Wilma Theatre – Missoula MT

Kelly Willis – Goode Theatre – Norfolk VA
Randy Rogers Band - Back Country Bash 2019 - Joseph OR 

Trace Adkins – Inn of the Mountain Gods – Mescalero NM

Kacey Musgraves – Lollapalooza Aftershow – Chicago IL

Jon Wolfe – Ponderosa Lounge & Grill – Portland OR

Asleep at the Wheel – The Knitting Factory – Boise ID

American Aquarium (SOLO) – City Winery – Boston MA

Bellamy Brothers – Veteran’s Park – Decatur AR

Collin Raye – Margaritaville Resort Casino – Bossier City LA

            Roots & Boots Tour

                        w/ Aaron Tippin & Sammy Kershaw

Sunday – 4

Libby Koch – Hootananny – Inverness UK (Scotland)

Tanya Tucker – Boot Hill Country Jamboree – Bothwell Canada

Kelly Willis – 4 Oaks Concert Series – Bennerrsville SC
Randy Rogers Band - Watershed - Quincy WA

Kacey Musgraves – Lollapalooza – Chicago IL

The Baker Family – Baker Creek Seeds – Mansfield MO

Monday – 5

The Baker Family – Silver Dollar City – Branson MO

            Boatworks Theater

Tuesday – 6

Libby Koch – The Copper Still Bar – The Royal Hotel – Keith UK (Scotland)

The Baker Family – Silver Dollar City – Branson MO

            Boatworks Theater

Bellamy Brothers – Tontitown Grape Festival – Springdale AR

Wednesday – 7

Libby Koch – Cyprus Inn – Bridge of Earn – Perth

Jon Wolfe – Doug Weston’s Troubadour Tavern – Los Angeles CA

Asleep at the Wheel – Revolution Hall – Portland OR

The Baker Family – Silver Dollar City – Branson MO

            Boatworks Theater