Thursday, August 27, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - On Delay!

I am on my third computer since last Friday. I am installing programs and hope to have everything clear to go by later this afternoon.

Due to the delay there will not be any links this week. Please refer to last week for artists links.
Thank you for your patience.



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. I am not responsible for changes or inaccuracies posted on the artists' website.

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 – 27

W. C. Jameson – The Badu – Llano – 7 p.m.
            /w Mike Blakely
Aaron Watson – Billy Bob’s – Ft. Worth
Zane Williams – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Aaron Watson – Billy Bob’s – Ft. Worth
            Salvation Army Most Good Music Fest!
Bo Porter – Cypress Creek Café & Buzzard Bar – Wimberley – 9 p.m.
Cody Johnson Band – N. Texas State Fair – Denton –
Cameran Nelson – Ugly Lime Tequilla Bar - Abilene


Friday – 28
Jon Wolfe – City Limits – Pasture Party – Stephenville – 10 p.m.
            /w Cody Johnson Band, Parker McCollum and Mike Ryan
Zane Williams – Floore’s- Helotes – 9 p.m.
            /w Zac Wilkerson
Bri Bagwell – Dosey Doe’s Café – Conroe – 8:30 p.m.
Cameran Nelson – Wild West Texas – Waco
Chuck Hawthorne – Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard – Bastrop
            /w Graveyard Five, The Speedbumps, Libby Koch
T. G. Sheppard – Circleville Store - Taylor

Saturday – 29
Aaron Watson – The Lumberyard – Roscoe
Jon Wolfe – Wild West – Lubbock – 10 p.m.
Kevin Fowler – Floore’s – Helotes – 8:30 p.m.
            /w Roger Creager, Crooks
Little Texas – Market Square – Cleburne
            Summer Concert Series
Aubrey Lynn England – Love and War – Grapevine – 8 p.m.
Francie Krienitz – Backwoods Saloon – Conroe – 1 p.m.
Breelan Angel – Jerry Diaz Ranch - Bull Riding Blow Out  - New Braunfels – 6 p.m.
            /w The Bellamy Brothers
Cody Johnson Band – Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater – College Station – 9 p.m.
            Aggie Back to School Bash!
Scott Taylor Band – Club Westerner – Victoria – 5 p.m.
             New Lung- New Life Toni Shafer Fundraiser
T. G. Sheppard – Loy Lake Park – Dennison
            Grayson County Fair
Tessy Lou – The Rusty Mule – Austin – 8 p.m.
George Ensle – Callahan’s General Store – Austin - Noon

           
Sunday – 30
Casey Hubble – The Auslander – Fredricksburg – 5:30 p.m.
Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.
George Ensle – Cross & Spurs Cowboy Church – Lake Buchanan – 10 a.m.


Monday – 31
George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.


Tuesday – September 1
Chuck Hawthorne – Gruene Hall – Gruene – 6 p.m.
Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 7 p.m.


Wednesday – 2
Francie – Krienitz – Bareback Bar – Spring – 7 p.m.
Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – On the Rocks – Cottonwood Shores – 7 p.m.
            /w Mike Blakely



 ON THE ROAD
Thursday – 27
Buddy Case – KXIO Coffeehouse – Clarksville AR – 6 p.m.
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
           /w Jason Pritchett
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater – Tucson AZ
Susan Gibson – Grinnel Plaza – Sheridan WY – 5 p.m.
            Farmer’s Market Concert Series


Friday – 28
Aaron Watson – Tumbleweed Arena – Stillwater OK
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Palms Casino Resort – Las Vegas NV
Terri Clark – Royal River Casino & Hotel – Flandreau SD
Travis Tritt – Presque Isle Downs and Casino – Erie PA
Steve Wariner – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN
Rex Allen Jr – Prairie Rose Chuckwagon – Wichita KS
Susan Gibson – The Wonder Bar – Casper WY – 8 p.m.


Saturday – 29
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – GSR Grand Casino – Reno NV
Terri Clark – Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul MN
Travis Tritt – Hollywood Casino – Toledo OH
Steve Wariner – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN
Susan Gibson – Woods Landing Bar – Jelm WY – 6 p.m.
Ragged Union – The Denver Center for the Perfoming Arts – Denver CO – 3 p.m.
            Pallet Fest
Ronnie McDowell – Expoland – Augusta VA – 6 p.m.
Gene Watson – Midwest Country Theater – Sandstone MN – 7 p.m.


Sunday – 30
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Vince Gill – Britt Pavillion – Jacksonville OR
Terri Clark – Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul MN
Texas Tenors – Baltimore Convention Center – Baltimore MD – 11 a.m.
Susan Gibson – The Yard – Saratoga WY – 5 p.m.
            Girls Night Out!
Ragged Union – Cactus Jack’s – Evergreen CO – 2 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – River Rock Amphitheater – Covington VA –
Gene Watson – Midwest Country Theater – Sandstone MN – 7 p.m.


Monday – 31
Bellamy Brothers – Alaska State Fair – Palmer AK
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Texas Tenors – Baltimore Convention Center – Baltimore MD – 8:30 a.m.
Rex Allen Jr – Plymouth Co. Fair Grounds – LeMar IA – 7 p.m.
            Receiving the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award
            From the National Traditional Country Music Assoc.

           
Tuesday – September 1
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Bill Anderson – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN –
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Oregon State Fair – Salem OR
Oak Ridge Boys – NY State Fair – Syracuse NY – 7 p.m.


Wednesday – 2
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days – Walla Walla WA
Susan Gibson – Tracy Miller Fine Arts – Manitou Springs CO – 7 p.m.
            Concert in a Gallery!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - August 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. I am not responsible for changes or inaccuracies posted on the artists' website.

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 – 20
W. C. Jameson – The Badu – Llano - 7 p.m.
            /w Mike Blakely & Guest: Tish Hinojosa
Jon Wolfe – Wild West – Cedar Park – 10 p.m.
Aubrey Lynn England – Love & War – Plano – 8 p.m.
            Aubrey is one of 8 on this bill! Go check it out!
Francie Krienitz – Cedar CreekSaloon – Waller – 8 p.m.
            Ray Benson Stage - 3:30-5:30 p.m. Full Band!
Scott Taylor Band – RedneckCountry Club – Houston – 7 p.m.


Friday – 21
Jon Wolfe – Midnight Rodeo – San Angelo – 10 p.m.
Chris Knight (full band!) – Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.
            /w Jonny Burke
Neal McCoy – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Bellamy Brothers – Billy Bob’s – Ft. Worth
Mike Blakely – Camp Street Café – Crockett – 8 p.m.
Casey Hubble - Hill Country Golf & Guitar - Bee Cave
          /w Daniel David


Saturday – 22
Davin James – Dosey Doe’s BigBarn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
            /w Bullnettle Band
Aubrey Lynn England – River Road IceHouse – New Braunfels – 7 p.m.
            5th Annual River Fest /w 6 other performers!
AJ Guel – Poco Playa – Bay City
            /w Francie Krienitiz
Bellamy Brothers – The TexanTheater – Greenville –
Bo Porter – Independence BrewingCompany -  Austin – 2:30 p.m.
Bo Porter – Deep Eddy Cabaret – Austin – 9 p.m.
            /w Guests: Chris Manning & the Southbound Drifters
Cameran Nelson – Hoots – Amarillo
Tessy Lou – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft. Worth – 7 p.m.
Pauline Reese – Round Up FoodPark – Boerne –
            Full Band!
Mike Blakely – East Texas BookFestival - Tyler
Bracken Hale - Poodie's - Spicewood - 10 p.m.


Sunday – 23
Shooter Jennings – Dosey Doe’sBig Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
            /w Waymores Outlaws
Casey Hubble – The Auslander – Fredricksburg – 5:30 p.m.
Chris Knight – Love & War – Plano –
            /w Guest: Mick Tinsley
Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.
Mike Blakely – Lil’ Red’sLonghorn Saloon – Ft. Worth – 3-8 p.m.
            /w Tommy Alverson, Jeff Posey, Ed Burleson & More!
            Benefit Concert for Bill Chambers
George Ensle – Strange Brew – Austin – 2 p.m.


Monday – 24
W. C. Jameson – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.
            /wJake Martin


Tuesday – 25
Bo Porter – White Horse Bar – Austin – 12 a.m.
Cody Joe Hodges – Ozona Bar &Grill – College Station
Chuck Hawthorne – Liberty TreeTavern – Elgin – 8 p.m.
            /w Guest: JD Wellfed
Mike Blakely – Burger Burger – Fredricksburg – 7-9 p.m.


Wednesday 26
Bo Porter – Hondo’s On Main – Fredricksburg – 7:30 p.m.
Chuck Hawthorne – Patsy’s CowgirlCafé – Austin – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Host: Will Gullatt
Mike Blakely – Puffabelly’sGrille – Spring – 8-10 p.m.
            /w Davin James
john Arthur martinez – On theRocks – Cottonwood Shores – 7 p.m.
            /w Luiz Coutinho de Souza



ON THE ROAD
Thursday – 20
Gene Watson – Buffalo Run Casino – Miami OK – 7 p.m.
Aaron Watson – The Rodeo Club – San Jose CA
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Cody Johnson Band – Knuckleheads – Kansas City MO
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Berrien Co. YouthFair – Berrien Springs MI
Susan Gibson – The Raven – Bigfork MT – 8 p.m.
Granger Smith – First Merit Bank Event Park – Saginaw MI
Cole Swindell - First Merit Bank Event Park - Saginaw MI
Alabama - Iowa State Fair - DesMoines IA 


Friday – 21
Josh Abbott Band – Joe’s Bar – Chicago IL
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Meijer GardensAmphitheater – Grand Rapids MI SOLD OUT!
Rex Allen Jr – Iowa State Fair – Des Moines IA – 2 & 6 p.m.
            /w Leroy VanDyke, Jimmy Fortune & Barbara Fairchild
Susan Gibson – The Roxy Theater – Missoula MT – 8 p.m.
            In the Round /w John Floridis, Tom Catmull, Jenn Adams
Ragged Union – Gold Hill Inn – Boulder CO – 9 p.m.
Oak Ridge Boys – Anderson MusicHall – Hiawassee GA – 7:30 p.m.
Granger Smith – The Bluestone – Columbus OH
Gene Watson – Riverwind CasinoShowplace Theater – Norman OK – 8 p.m.


Saturday – 22
Matthew Huff 5thAnnual BackHome Fest – Mammoth Springs AR
Mark Chapman – Hangar Kafé – Miller MO – 6-8 p.m.
            Acoustic
Whiskey Myers – Walmart AMP – Rogers AR
Johnny Lee – Indigo Sky Casino – Wyandotte OK
Aaron Watson – Denim &Diamonds – Mesa AZ
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
            /wJason Pritchett
Bill Anderson – Midwest CountryMusic Theater – Sandstone MN – 3 p.m.
Bill Anderson – Midwest CountryMusic Theater – Sandstone MN – 7 p.m.
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Fox City PAC – Appleton WI
Travis Tritt – Cimarron Casino – Perkins OK
Susan Gibson – Craggy Range Bar& Grill – Whitefish MT – 8 p.m.
Ragged Union – EvergreenBluegrass Festival – Evergreen CO – 3 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – The HenricoTheater – Richmond VA
Granger Smith – Stage AE – Pittsburg PA
Gene Watson – Poncan Theatre – Ponca City OK – 6:30 p.m.


Sunday – 23
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Oak Ridge Boys – Cardinal Stadium – Louisville KY – 7 p.m.
            KentuckyState Fair


Monday – 24
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO


Tuesday – 25
Bill Anderson – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Gene Watson – Kentucky State Fair – Louisville KY – 8 p.m.


Wednesday 26
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Susan Gibson – Peach Tree Studios – Bozeman MT – 9 p.m.





Thursday, August 13, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - Aug. 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. I am not responsible for changes or inaccuracies posted on the artists' website.

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 – 13
W.C. Jameson – The Badu – Llano – 7 p.m.
            /w Mike Blakely & Guest: Jake Martin
JB and the Moonshine Band – DoseyDoe’s Café – Conroe – 8:30 p.m.
Gary P. Nunn – Leo J. WelderCenter – Victoria –
Cameran Nelson – The Rustic – Dallas –
Scott Taylor Band – Street Dance – Downtown – Victoria – 7:30 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – Blue CornHarvest – Cedar Park – 7 p.m.



Friday – 14
Jason Boland (Acoustic) DoseyDoe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Little Texas – The Pavilion @Barton Creek Resort  – Austin –
Breelan Angel – Freiheit CountryStore – New Braunfels – 8 p.m.
            /w Mickey Gilley
Bo Porter – Angel’s Ice House – Spicewood – 7:30 p.m.
Cameran Nelson – The Remmington – Corsicanna
Tessy Lou – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft. Worth – 8 p.m.
Granger Smith – Big Texas Saloon – Spring -


Saturday – 15
Jon Wolfe – Stubbs Bar B-Q – Austin – 9 p.m.
Granger Smith – Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.
            /w Parker McCollum
Dave Thomas – Tredway’s BBQ – Dallas – 6 p.m.
Francie Krienitz – Shy GirlsSaloon – Houston – 9 p.m.
Bo Porter – The Grapevine WineBar – New Braunfels – 2 p.m.
Bo Porter (Band) – Cypress Creek Café& Buzzard Bar – Wimberley – 9 p.m.
Cameran Nelson – Fredricksburg TradeDays – Fredricksburg
Tessy Lou – Gage Hotel – Marathon – 7 p.m.


Sunday – 16
Dave Thomas - Whiskey Girl Saloon –Ft. Worth – 4 p.m.
Tessy Lou – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 4 p.m.


Monday – 17
George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood – 6:30 p.m.


Tuesday – 18


Wednesday – 19
Chris Knight – Dosey Doe’s BigBarn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
Bo Porter – Hondo’s On Main – Fredricksburg – 7:30 p.m.
Scott Taylor Band – Moonshine Drinkery – Victoria – 8 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – On theRocks – Cottonwood Shores – 7 p.m.
            /w William B.B. Morse & Chris Reeves


ON THE ROAD
Thursday – 13
Buddy Case – KXIO Coffee House – Clarksville AR -  6 p.m.
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO –
Susan Gibson – Wildwood SoundsHouse Concerts – Del Norte CO – 6:30 p.m.
Gene Watson – Mason Co. Fair – Point Pleasant WV – 8 p.m.


Friday – 14
Mark Chapman – Dublin’s Pass (downtown) –Springfield MO 10 p.m.
            Acoustic
Aaron Watson – Stargazers Theater– Colorado Springs CO
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson Mo – 2:00 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Bellamy Brothers – Franklin Theatre – Franklin TN –
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Susan Gibson – Pickin’ & Grinnin’ House Concert – Englewood CO – 8 p.m.
Ragged Union – Yarmony Grass – Del Rio CO – 5 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – King Signature Hotel – Memphis TN –
            /w Billy Joe Royal
Mike Blakely – UU Coffeehouse Series – Albuquerque NM – 7:30 p.m.
Gene Watson – 41stAnnual NC Bluegrass Festival – Marion NC – 8:30 p.m.


Saturday – 15
Mark Chapman Band – Howdy NeighborDays – Pierce City MO –
Little Texas – Cuming County Fair– West Point NE
Aaron Watson – Jake Jam – Oklahoma City OK
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 7:30 p.m.
            /w Jason Pritchett
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Travis Tritt – Big O Music Festival – Owensboro KY
T. G. Sheppard – Dan Emmett MusicFestival – Mt. Vernon OH
Crystal Gale - Dan Emmett Music Festival - Mt. Vernon OH
            See Susan’s FB page for times
Oak Ridge Boys – Mill Town MusicHall – Bremen GA – 7 p.m.
Mike Blakely – Alamogordo House Concert – Alamogordo NM – 7 p.m.
            aahc2014@gmail.com to RSVP Potluck – 6 p.m.
Gene Watson – West VA CountryMusic Hall – Fairmont WV – 8 p.m.


Sunday – 16
Billy Dean – Starlight Theatre – Branson MO – 2 p.m.
            /wJason Pritchett
Travis Tritt – Mountain ArtsFestival – Prestonsburg KY
            Aspen Bluegrass Sunday
Ronnie McDowell – Coliseum CivicCenter – Corinth MS – 1 p.m.
Mike Blakely – House Concert – Taos NM – 6:30 p.m.
            575-758-1307 to RSVP


Monday – 17
Bellamy Brothers – State Fair ofWV – Fairlea WV
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Susan Gibson – Bear Tree Tavern – Centennial WY – 6 p.m.
Ronnie McDowell – Wilson Co. Fair – Lebanon TN


Tuesday – 18
Bill Anderson – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville TN
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO


Wednesday – 19
Aaron Watson – Ace of Spades – Sacramento CA
Collin Raye – Moon River Theater – Branson MO
Vince Gill – Kresge Suditorium – Interlochen MI
Susan Gibson – Headframe Spirits – Butte MT – 5:30 p.m.
Granger Smith – Meigs County Fair – Pomeroy OH



Wednesday, August 12, 2015

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Lost Treasures of Arkansas's Waterways - W. C. Jameson




LOST TREASURES OF ARKANSAS'S WATERWAYS is another installment in the lost treasure books by W. C. Jameson. You can see a list of his books HERE.  Over the years I have read many of them. Every time I have settled in for the evening with one, I've found myself transported to another time and place - a place where life was yours for the taking if you knew where to look. I've traveled from coast to coast throughout history via Mr. Jameson's books. Each journey left a nagging desire to find the treasures that have eluded others grasp. This latest link in the series brought me closer to home and the desire to find that raw silver of Moccasin Creek Valley or the gold suspected to be buried along the White River. 

As a treasure hunter himself, W. C. Jameson's mission is all about the quest. He meshes history and legend together. He has spent countless hours reading through microfilm, documentation and published sources to insure the information he provides is correct. But I think his greatest hunt in the research process is when he can sit and talk with people who have heard the stories from previous generations of their own families... people who were there. 
LOST TREASURES OF ARKANSAS'S WATERWAYS is more than a compilation of stories. Like all of his books previous, this one is a collection of stories about history and adventure and dreams. 

I'm giving LOST TREASURES OF  ARKANSAS'S WATERWAYS:

You can order your copy direct from Plum Street Publishers. 
For more about W. C. Jameson and his books, Please visit his WEBSITE 

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Loud - Mark Chapman



Lookin' For A Party kicks off the new album by Mark Chapman, living up to the album's title - LOUD. For the most part, that is not a bad thing. LOUD is the party album I feel has been simmering inside Mark for a long time. The tunes on this CD are directed at catching the ear of contemporary country radio.  

Subsequent tunes such as Life Out On the Farm (a track all radio stations should be playing), Friday Night 'Round Here, 11:11, Big Time, You're Gonna Have That and Paradise all showcase the more contemporary vein Mark is opening up these days.

Where a majority of LOUD is meant to move Mark Chapman forward, he did not foresake the solid ballads I love most about his music. This Road I'm On, Uphill Both Ways are the story songs we can all identify with.

Overall, I think Mark accomplished what he set out to showcase in LOUD.  With the exception of Big Time, which he produced in Nashville with producer, Michael Knox, Mark has written, produced and mixed LOUD together entirely on his own at home in southwest Missouri. The quality speaks to the understanding of how a song should sound and being in control of the product.  While my preferences always lean towards a solid country song or ballad, I still appreciate an artist following their heart. That's where the best music comes from and Mark Chapman never loses sight of that as he pens lyrics and produces what should be hit after hit. Mark Chapman belongs on the radio and in the big time.

I'm tipping my hat:
 .5

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

THE PARTY LIST - On Hiatus


Blame it on the heat or whatever.. I just have not been feeling well the past couple of weeks. Back to back travel last week really zapped my energy so I am taking this week off from The Party List. I just do not have the stamina for an 8 hour blog post followed by 3 hours of promos.

Bob is into his final week home before he goes back out on the boat. Most of you know that he is the #1 priority in my life and when he's home I slack on the work front to spend time with him. Time is precious. We will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this month - separately as he will be on the river and I will be home. 

The unexpected death of Wade Stockton (The Scott Taylor Band fiddleplayer) two weeks ago, followed by the passing of multiple talents from Nashville in the past week bring that 'time is precious' thing into focus. 

So I will spend these few days with Bob, try to recoup my energy and be back next week with CD reviews from AJ Guel and Mark Chapman Band as well as a new book review by Texas author W. C. Jameson.

Country Blessing!
Kelly