FRIDAY FUNNIES RETURNS! - As Good As I Once Was - Toby Keith

 Good morning, country fans!

I'm finally getting caught up from the long hiatus across the board and look forward to sharing talented artists dishing out great music as well as the classics we all know and love.. like this one from Toby Keith!

Country Blessings

~Kelly

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Prince of Poverty

Good morning, country fans!

Here in KellysCountry I spotlight a lot of different artists. Some for the music, some for the writing artistry and a lot for both sides of the coin. 

Back in September I featured an artist who'd reached out to me - Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band.

Well, Kristian is back with a new album and working on another to release in the fall.

Ahhhh - the beauty of being and indie artist! You can do things on your timeline - not on what some office exec or editor thinks needs to be done. Not only that, but unlike the big execs and editors, you are your own client, where those folks are handling dozens (if not hundreds) of clients every day. That's a lot of balls to jungle.

That out of the way, let's give PRINCE OF POVERTY a listen.

He kicks the album off by jumping right into the pit of American Fire. While I like the album, I am not a fan of repetitive lyrics. That's just me personally and he uses the title words over and over, specifically towards the end where I think his talents could have been better spent.

You really get the harder soul in Don't Call Me Baby. 

Just Driving Around has a nice easy shuffle 'round the dancefloor I quite enjoyed. A good backroad sody cruise tune.

Now, if you want to talk soul, Soul to Soul has it to the core. I could easily sit back with my eyes closed and let this song just play in a loop. 

That Kind of Love takes us down a road with an amazing rhythm driving a foreboding undertone. If you aren't tapping toes on this tune, you need to wake up your soul.

They'll Remember My Name is the dark, hard type of track I can't get into, personally, but my ex would have loved it! LOL

Tired of Being Tired really sums up a lot. Those four simple words took a talented writer like Kristian Montgomery to turn them into a classic.

When's the last time you heard the phrase Warm Grave? This is a story type of tune I really get in to. The visuals that come to mind in this track are amazing. Let yourself go to the warm grave. 

The final track, Working Hands, is another great shuffle tune. Similar to Just Driving Around but with a bit more drive in the beat. 

While I like the album, I am not a fan of repetitive lyrics he showcases on a couple of the tracks. That's just me personally. I think his talents could have been better spent continuing to tell a story. That said, Kristian has a killer voice. As one person commented on dropbox.. the dude can sing! Overall, this is a great album for those who like the hard stuff. I'm just more of a wine girl. ;-)

If the hard edge, soulful Americana is your shot, then PRINCE OF POVERTY is the album you want on your playlist.

I am giving this album:

 .5 

Here's a video from one of the tracks - Working Hands

You will find Kristian Montgomery on the following social media sites and can pick up your copy by going HERE

FACEBOOK   TWITTER   INSTAGRAM   YOUTUBE   SPOTIFY   BANDCAMP    AMAZON 

OUT OF THE CHUTE - Update

 Good morning, country fans!

I just wanted to stop in and let you know I'm working really hard this week to get back on track. 

I have the new album by Kristian Montgomery on the turntable tomorrow. Bit harder than I usually listen to but I really enjoy Kristian's songwriting talent and he's a cool dude to work with!

Also, I want everyone to be aware that there are people with too much time on their hands. They are ghosting YouTube channels as the actual artist and replying to comments left on official videos by the actual artists. Like they think leaving their email isn't a big red flag!? Come on.  So far I've caught them on Tim McGraw's official video of Redneck Girl (cover of The Bellamy Brothers hit) as well as Vince Gill's official video of When My Amy Prays. 

If you see someone posting a comment and leaving an email address supposedly by the artist, contact the actual artists promotional department ( usually found on their website) or let me know in the comments so I can direct the appropriate channels. 

In the mean time, here's a special video for you today... by the real Vince Gill:

OUT OF THE CHUTE - The Bellamy Brothers Anniversary DVD

 Hey folks!

Okay, before you get excited and start looking for a copy of the video I'm about to show you, you'll only find it on YouTube. 

I hadn't known about the video when the DVD was released for The Bellamy Brothers 25th Anniversary came around (I'll take that up with David later LOL)

I do want to thank Rico Vrijhoeven Clip Channel for posting the video, which I believe is in its entirety.

 This was a great walk down memory lane for me as I've known Howard and David since 1982. I'll try to find a couple of pictures  my photographer took back then to share on a future post.

Grab your favorite beverage, get comfy and enjoy the world tour!

Country Blessings

~Kelly

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - River/ Blood

 

Hi everyone. Welcome back to KellysCountry!

I've had cd's coming through the mail but haven't been able to find a working groove. For some reason, getting in step this year seems tougher than all of the 2020 fiasco. That said, I think I'm getting omfortable in the saddle again and hope you'll come along. 

I've still not decided how to resurrect The Party List. I am fearful of posting a LIVE gig that winds up falling through at the last minute. I am thinking of posting an artist's list each week for you to check out their schedule and make your own decisions. I will know for sure by the first Thursday in April so hang in there!

In the mean time, it is time to see what's on the Virtual Turntable this week... and it's a goody!

RIVER/ BLOOD by Stefan Prigmore is a DIGITAL ONLY album with nine tracks. Something I don't see often is how well the album cover represents the content. 

Stefan Prigmore is a true storyteller. From Taming Monsters to Brazos in My Bones and everything in between is gritty, soulful and as deep as the Brazos - from his heart. 

If you're a mind, grab a drink and a smoke then sit back, close your eyes and let Stefan Prigmore take you on a journey into your own soul. 

Stefan has this to say about his music:

I believe in simple delivery of honest concepts, and apply this to my music. My father is also a professional musician and has been my greatest influence, welcoming me onstage from an early age to play along with various groups over the years on teeth-cutting songs such as "Silverwings", "Amarillo By Morning", and "Stormy Monday". He also raised my brothers and I to be outdoorsmen; camping, fishing, and hunting at every opportunity; which continues to shape the artist I am today. A moment alone with nature, or the right song, can settle tempest hearts, and I think the joys of life are most often found in simple moments.

RIVER/ BLOOD is THE album you will remember for a lifetime.

Based on the fact that this is as 'digital only' (I still like a real CD or album in my hands) , I'm tipping my hat...

You'll find Stefan on the various social media streams. 

    WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   TWITTER   INSTAGRAM   

BANDSINTOWN   YOUTUBE   REVERBNATION

Stefan has a playlist on YouTube of 'live' performances he's proud of. I've selected one for you here:

Country Blesssings!

~ Kelly

 

OUT OF THE CHUTE - Special Fundraiser Announcement

 Good morning, friends.

I was planning to have Max Flinn in the chute today but he's tied up in Nashville and hasn't gotten the Q & A back to me so I'll be moving him to a future post.

I'm a strong believer in all things happen for a reason - though I have to tell you, sometimes I find myself asking "what's the reason".

I do know that this week, that reason is so I could feature a special fundraiser for K. R. Wood aka Camp Cookie.  K. R. is in need of a liver transplant. His buddy Michael Martin Murphey put a great concert on Facebook back on February 17th  during his Lone Cowboy Hour to bring attention to K. R.'s plight and his Go Fund Me page. They are almost $13,000 shy of their $40,000 goal. 

I am asking all of my followers & friends to ride on over to that Go Fund Me page and help out a fellow cowboy. 

Country Blessings

~Kelly

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - If I Didn't Love You

 

Welcome back to Kelly's Country!!!

Wow, when I said a week I didn't mean a month's worth!  Life just got in the way and I didn't do much blogging across the board at all. I'm still in need of catching up with the travel/ Ozarks blog. Bob's been home and I've not been really motivated to do anything but spend time with him. Guess that's going to have to change if I plan to have a supplemental income when he retires in a couple of years.

Today, I'm sharing an artist from my friend Dillon Steen at Steen Entertainment. I worked with Dillon for a bit several years ago. We've recently reconnected on IG. When I saw his promo for newcomer MAX FLINN, I knew I had to get the single on our Turntable Tuesday.

Born and raised in Texas, Max has been making trips between home and Nashville. He's co-written with some heavy hitters out of Nashville. This guy has the promise of bringing the country back to Nashville. Check out his BIO for the deeper info.

IF I DIDN'T LOVE YOU is from the upcoming EP to be released on March 5, 2021.

Check out the video and you'll understand why I'm giving this single ...

You can catch up with Max Flinn on the following social media locations:

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK   TWITTER   IG   YOUTUBE  AMAZON  SPOTIFY   APPLE

ONE MORE WEEK!

 

Happy New Year, everyone!

After spending time over the holidays sorting everything in my office, while spending time with Bob, I am finally at a stage where I can just put things away. 

I am not going to try balancing that task with work. Instead, I'm dedicating one full week to that final task. 

I normally don't post a lot in January as so many of my artists are in Steamboat. I'm not sure how that is occuring this year - haven't heard. If you know something, please let me know.

In the mean time,

Country Blessings

~Kelly