BACK TO YOU by Dimitri's Rail

Today, I'm doing a belated review of a great album. I hate when life jumps on a fast track and forgets to make a boarding call. That pretty much explains my life the past few weeks. And I apologize to Paul, Justin, Eric and Mike for not doing this sooner. They earned and deserved better from me. So here we go.

Before we get into the review, here's the YouTube of the title track.

BACK TO YOU by Dimitri's Rail

This CD contains eleven tracks that will blow you away. I'm not a rocker by any stretch of the imagination but I find myself listening to Back To You with a new perspective and not at all what I expected from Dimitri's Rail. The album is refreshing with an undercurrent of frustration. As a guy, you'll get the licks and the intensity of the lyrics. As a woman, a part of you will want to make everything all better. As a whole, you want to keep listening.

From the opening strains of Back To You to the final note in Home, you are carried on a journey of love, heartache and all the bumps in between with haunting overtones. Each track pulls you into a not-so-imaginary world offering up strength and determination to keep going, no matter what tries to smack you down. Whether it be a broken heart or just life in general. You have to take a breath, evaluate and then move forward. My two favorite tracks are Just Breathe and Through the Window.

You can order your copy direct from the Dimitri's Rail STORE

So.. have you ordered your copy yet?
Country Blessings!
~Kelly

THE PARTY LIST - Nov. 1 - Nov. 7th

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. 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!


CRAZY HORSE SALOON in Decatur opens up this weekend.
1982 E. Highway 380
Fun begins on Friday night at 9 p.m.
Scotty Thurman and the Perfect Trouble Band among the featured music for the weekend.
You don’t want to miss this event!


TEXAS
Thursday
Geoff Union – Blue Grass Happy Hour – Whitehorse Saloon – Austin 7-9 p.m.
Mike Blakely – Badu House – Llano
Jeff Posey joins Mike and W.C. Jameson this week. Going to be HOT!
Cody Johnson – Lucky Mule  Abilene -

Friday
Thomas Michael Riley – Terlingua Chili Cook off – 9:45 p.m.
Several others will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. Check the Link for details!
Mike Blakely – River Bluff Party Barn – Center Point – 7 p.m. Tix $15
Almost Patsy Cline Band – Leon Springs Dance Hall- 8p.m. – midnight
Dimitri’s Rail – Main Street Crossing - Tomball –
Terri Hendrix – Uncle Calvin’s Concert/ Coffeehouse – Dallas – 8 p.m.
/w/ Lloyd Maines
                        Also performing:  Albert & Gage, Brooks Williams

Saturday
Geoff Union – Last Concert Café – Houston
Byrd and Street – Rear Window Listening Room – Ganado - 7 p.m. –
South Texas Sounds – Terlingua Chili Cook off – 7:30 p.m.
Drugstore Cowboys – Terlingua Chili Cook off – 9:45 p.m.
Randy Rogers Band – Lone Star Bike Rally – Galveston – 7:30 – 8:15 p.m.
This is with Randy and Brady  Acoustic

Monday
Geoff Union – Flipnotics – Austin –
Randy Rogers Band – Cheatham St. Warehouse – San Marcos 8 p.m.
  Advanced Ticket Purchase Recommended!

Wednesday 
Geoff Union – Blue Grass Outfit – Tantra – San Marcos



ELSWHERE
8th Annual Songwriters Showcase
It’s a ‘Meeting of the Minds’ with Kelly McQuire
Key West FL now – through Nov. 4th.
2-5 p.m. Wed. – Saturday. 12-2 on Sunday.
Songwriters Island Radio will be broadcasting live Thur. – Sun.
Lighthouse Court

Thursday
Casey Donahue Band – Granada Theater – Lawrence KS

Friday-
Buddy Case – Word Aflame – Little Rock AR –
Casey Donahue Band – George’s – Fayetteville AR
Brantley Gilbert –Barton Coliseum – Little Rock  AR

Saturday 
Casey Donahue Band – George’s - Fayetteville AR

The Party List! - Get your weekend on!

Meant to post these last night and give you a little more notice but storms through the St. Louis area kept the internet down at the hotel. So here we go!

Friday Night

Thomas Michael Riley - Poco Playa - Matagorda TX 8 p.m.
Debbie Walton - Hondo's on Main - Fredricksburg TX
Randy Brown - Chubby's Burger Shack - Fort Worth TX 8-11p.m. (Check out this Grand Opening!)

Saturday Night
John Slaughter - The Rockett Cafe - Waxahachie TX
Mike McClure Band /w/ Javi Garcia and the Cold Cold Ground -
                                    Phoenix Saloon - New Braunfels TX 9 p.m.
                                                                         - 1a.m. Tickets $10

Sunday  Night
Thomas Michael Riley - Luckenbach TX - 1 p.m.
                            Mark Foshee's last TX gig before hitting the road.
                             You don't want to miss this!
Randy Brown - 106.9 The Ranch @ The Rockett Cafe - Waxahachie TX - 7-9 p.m.

One very important thing before I close today...

Have you pre-ordered your  new album from Dimitri's Rail? If not, why not? Check out the link to get a sneak peak at the first 6 tracks.

They are offering up some extra goodies to the first 100 Pre-orders:
# Your name listed on the website
# FREE download of bonus - Back to You
# Your name listed in the liner notes of the album
# Exclusive 1st 'invite only' look at the new video
# Signed album

Wow! Good stuff! Don't miss your chance to pick up these extra perks on what promises to be an AWESOME album! Dimitri's Rail Pre-order

I'll be reviewing the album as soon as it's released. So stay tuned!

Party Safe & Country Blessings!
Kelly




                                                                 

Concerts and Events - Week of July 16th

All engagements listed are as I receive them from the performers newsletter or direct chat. Clicking on their name will send you to their website for updated information.

DIMITRI'S RAIL

Wednesday July 18 - concert pub north
Saturday July 21 - dynamo bbva compass stadium
Saturday July 28 - curtain club - dallas tx

RANDY BROWN
Tuesday July 17 - Railhead Smokehouse (with Cody Johnson) - Willow Park TX 7:30-10:30
Friday July 20 - 76th Scurry Country Rodeo Dance - Snyder TX 9-midnight
Sunday July 22 - Hullabaloo Diner (with Amos Staggs) - College Station TX 6-8 p.m.

MIKE BLAKELY
Thursday July 19 - The Badu House (with Woody Eastman) - Llano TX  7p.m.

And while Mike and I have your attention, have you heard about the AWESOME  cruise coming up in February 2013? Wow! Here's the info you need:
Our trip is a 5-night cruise to Cozumel, sailing from Galveston on the new Carnival ship, Triumph.  Prices start at $520, which includes all meals.  And... if you attended our last music cruise, you will get another $50 per person off your fee!  Mike Blakely, john Arthur martinez, Kim Carson, Sonny Lemaire, and ED BRUCE!  Fun at sea, and live music, too!  For more details, here's the LINK 


 To book your cabin, email mike@texasmusiccruises.com.




THOMAS MICHAEL RILEY
Saturday July 21 - Night in Old Fredricksburg - Fredricksburg Market Place - 9 p.m.

There's still time to get your tickets and hotel reservations for the Red-Neck River Music Festival. July 27th and 28th at Buckhorn Lake Resort - Kerrville TX Other performers include Tommy Alverson, Chris Wall and Brian Burns. Click on Tommy's link above for all the details!

Tommy will also be participating in the Fall Music Cruise September 22nd - 29th. Click on Brian's link for the information.

Party hard, Keep it Safe and...
Country Blessings!