TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Plenty Good People

This week I have the pleasure of reviewing a new CD by two of my favorite Texas artists. This project between W. C. Jameson and Richard Dobson has been a long-time dream of friends. Good things come to those who wait. If you've waited for an artist to sing about the things you feel deep in your soul, wait no more. 

With the exception of Me and Paul (written by their friend Willie Nelson), every song on the CD was written by W.C, Richard or both. The other noteable pen came from Charley Stefl on A Step Away From Homeless

Each track on PLENTY GOOD PEOPLE is a testament to what real country is. If you're not sure, I know a gentleman that will tell you 'it's all about the poetry' in a song. Oxford Dictionaries defines poetry as: literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm

Mix that definition with the deep voice of W. C. that draws you into the song with the Guthrie tones of Richard and you have a combination not to be matched. Lynette Perkins, Franci Jarrard and Rick Dinsmore add that little something extra in harmony vocals.  I found the following video on YouTube showcasing Richard Dobson with Lynette, Franci and Stephen Jarrard:

While not everyone can agree on what country music is today, I'm going with a song that tells me a story - without a lot of repetitive wording. PLENTY GOOD PEOPLE gives me that as well as warm feeling of having spent an evening with friends. 

UPDATE: I just found out this CD debuted at #15 on the EuroAmericana charts! WC and Richard debuted the album at Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse in Spicewood TX last night. Backed by a 7-piece band, the place was standing-room only! See, you really want this CD!  You can order through AMAZON or by contacting WC through his  WEBSITE.

For great lyrics, heritage and friendship, I am tipping my hat:

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REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Amelia Earhart - Beyond the Grave

I have always been interested in Amelia Earhart. I always thought of her as a feisty, headstrong woman. She was portrayed as such in the movie, Amelia, with Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. As with most movies, the script was nothing like the facts. I need to watch the movie again but I do not recall any of the conspiracy theories that abound with her famous 'around the world' flight attempt.

In Amelia Earhart - Beyond the Grave, W. C. Jameson covers a myriad of those theories. He breaks down each one, and in his professional style, backs up his findings with facts he has uncovered in his thorough research.

While there is a variation in the theories, the core to all of them is a government conspiracy to use her flight as a spy mission.

As I read each of the theories, I discovered one of my own I can not wait to discuss with the author when we have the opportunity to sit and chat.

While W.C. Jameson has become a dear friend over the past twenty-five years, I am always amazed at the way he looks at things and where his 'what if' thoughts lead him.

If you thought you knew the story if that infamous flight of 1937, I encourage you to read  Amelia Earhart - Beyond the Grave and see if you don't come up with your own thoughts. When you do, I hope you will post them here.

For insight, research and thought provoking read, I am giving Amelia Earhart - Beyond the Grave by W. C. Jameson:

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Other books by W.C. Jameson can be found on his Amazon Page

W.C. Jameson is the author of over ninety books, as well as the creator and author of the 'Beyond the Grave' series and 'Treasure Hunt' series, 1500 magazine articles and has appeared as an expert consultant on several history documentaries.  He is also an established poet, songwriter and musician. He resides in Texas with his wife.

You can read more about W.C. Jameson on his WEBSITE

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 

THE PARTY LIST - February 27 - March 5

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.

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
W.C. Jameson – The Badu House – Llano – 7 p.m.
/w Mike Blakely & Guest: Van Darien
john Arthur martinez – Blue Corn Harvest – Cedar Park – 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2-Bit Palamino – Dosey Doe’s Café – Conroe – 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS
Josh Ward – Cruisin’ J’s – Montgomery  -
Cody Joe Hodges – Kicks Nightclub – Angleton
George Ensle – Strange Brew – Austin
Granger Smith – Denim & Diamonds – Wichita Falls
TICKETS


Friday – 28
Mary Sarah – Hometown Opry – Pasadena – 7 p.m.
TICKETS
Herman’s Hermits – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands –
TICKETS
Scott Taylor Band – Houston Rodeo World Championship BBQ Cookoff – Houston
Kenny Harrell – Kalientes – Madisonville – 8 p.m.
Cody Joe Hodges – Kicks Nightclub – Angleton
Zach Seth Band – The Pour House – Fort Worth – 9:30 p.m.
Charlie Robison – Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.
/w Aaron Einhouse
TICKETS
Randy Brown – Houston BBQ Cook-off – Houston  8-11 p.m.
Trail Ride Tent
Asleep at the Wheel – Brazos County Expo Center – Bryan  8 p.m.
Fundraiser event
Chase Rise – Houston Rodeo BBQ Cook-off  - Houston
TICKETS
Granger Smith – Graham Central Station – Odessa
TICKETS


Saturday – March 1
W.C. Jameson – The Badu House – Llano –
/w Guest: Hollin McKay
Whiskey Myers – Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.
TICKETS
Flaco Jimenez – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS
Scott Taylor Band – Houston Rodeo World Championship BBQ Cookoff – Houston
Julia Beers – Cajun Tex – Marshall – 6 p.m.
Brad Good – Big D Barbecue – Mansfield – 6 p.m.
Kenny Harrell – Rusty Cactus Grill & Cantina – Oakwood – 9:30 p.m.
Cody Joe Hodges – Kicks Nightclub – Angleton
Zach Seth Band – Rockin’ P Bar – Stephenville – 9 p.m.
Kelly McGuire – Lakewood Yacht Club – Seabrook  6-10 p.m.
Randy Brown – The Woodlands Waterway Marriott – The Woodlands  5 p.m. – Midnight
Montgomery Country Heart Ball
Bellamy Brothers – Stage Coach Ballroom – Ft. Worth – 10 p.m.


Sunday – 2
john Arthur martinez – CT Church Cowboy Festival – Houston – TBA
Riders in the Sky – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS
Thomas Michael Riley – Cowboy Church – Waxahachie – 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thomas Michael Riley – Texas Independence Day – Valley Mills – 3-5 p.m.
Mike Blakely – Hyatt Lost Pines – Cedar Creek  - 5-7 p.m.


Monday – 3
George Ensle – Poodie’s – Spicewood
Steak Night!


Tuesday – 4
john Arthur martinez – Texas Tea-Licious – Burnet – 6- 8 p.m.
Zane Williams – Dosey Doe’s Big Barn – The Woodlands – 8 p.m.
TICKETS
Randy Brown – Railhead BBQ – Willow Park  7:30-10:30
/w Blacktop Gypsy
Mike Blakely - River City Grille - Marble Falls
         Tex Americana Tuesday  - /w Larry Nye


Wednesday – 5
john Arthur martinez – River City Grille – Marble Falls – 7-9 p.m.
       /w Mike Blakely
Scott Taylor Band – Redneck Country Club – Stafford – 7 p.m.
Bob Cheevers – Chiso’s Grill – Bee Cave – 5:30 p.m.
Kelly McGuire – Houston Livestock & Rodeo  6-11 p.m.
In the Baker Hughes Champion Wine Garden



ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 27
Chase Rice – Cowgirls Saloon – Kuna ID
Benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
TICKETS


Friday – 28
Cole Swindell – Fargodome – Fargo ND
Turnpike Troubadours – Joe’s on Weed St. – Chicago
TICKETS 
Travis Tritt – Hard Rock Live – Biloxi MS
TICKETS


Saturday – March 1
Cole Swindell – Bismark Civic Center – Bismark ND
Steve Holy – Uptown Theater – Kansas City MO
/w Thompson Square
Granger Smith – Arbuckle Ballroom – Davis OK
TICKETS Contact the Arbuckle for ticket info
Turnpike Troubadours – Boondocks – Springfield IL
TICKETS 
Travis Tritt – Gold Strike Casino – Tunica Resorts – MS
TICKETS 


Sunday – 2
Cole Swindell – Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul MN


Monday – 3
NO SHOWS FOUND


Tuesday – 4
NO SHOWS FOUND


Wednesday – 5
Cole Swindell – Brick Street Bar – Oxford OH
TICKETS
Chase Rise – Dome Arena – Rochester NY
Benefit Ronald McDonald House of Rochester
Other artists include: Gary Allan, Scotty McCreery, Parmalee,
Love and Theft and more!
TICKETS

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Ramblin' Annie's Devious Soapbox

I’ve listened to ‘country’ music for as long as I can remember. And I grew up thinking there were set categories of music. Eeverything with a guitar, a steel, a fiddle, etc  under the ‘country’ roof. Since getting into Texas music, I’ve learned a lot. Not just about Texas music, but music in general. And I’ve discovered that like Romance has many sub-genre’s, the same is true of music. One such sub-genre I am becoming more and more passionate about is Americana. And when I hear CD’s like Ramblin’ Annie’s Devious Soapbox, I am reminded why this grass-roots style music is so important to our culture.

Don’t judge this CD by the cover. ‘Devious’ is an apt description of the difference between what you see and what you hear. When I first saw the cover I thought, ‘how can I objectively review this?’ (Which, by the way, is an often-asked question of reviewers for any type of media) But not one to judge a book (or in this case a CD) by it’s cover, I popped the CD in the player as my husband and I rolled down the highway. Wow!

Casey Hubble and his guests bring you ten solid tracks (and Vesper Toll – a hidden 11th track). From the first strains of Ramblin’ Girl to the final strains of Gospel Songs (live recording), Casey takes you on a journey of love, love lost and all the emotions experienced in between. His ragged –edged velvet tone evokes emotion for the people and places he sings about.

Like any artist worth his salt, Casey doesn’t make this journey alone. He’s chosen some of the best voices to accompany him on this CD. Tessy Lou Williams lends her beautiful voice to many of the tracks and takes the lead on Silver City. Jake Martin and W.C. Jameson bring their rich tones, sharing lead vocals with Casey on Night Train Rolling By, which was written by the legendary Walt Wilkins, John Greenberg, Mike Horn and Bill Small You can hear a couple of the tracks such as Silver City and Cheap Guitars HERE.

Whether you like a kickin’ tune like Cheap Guitars or something with a bit more heart like Diesel, Wind and Soul there is something on this album for everyone. So kick back, put your feet up and pull the brim down low. Let Casey Hubble carry you away on his newest journey – Ramblin’ Annie’s Devious Soapbox.

I'm giving this CD :     

MERRY CHRISTMAS! - Some friends share their Favorite Christmas Songs

I want to take this time to wish all of my friends in this crazy business a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We do what we do every day not for fame, nor glory but for the

LOVE!

So share the LOVE this Holiday Season! 

SING for all the WORLD to HEAR!

~ Country Blessings!

I asked some of the artists I've met this year to share their favorite Christmas song! 

Pauline Reese chose two favorites with personal ties this holiday season:

"I'll Be Home for Christmas" 

"Two Step 'Round the Christmas Tree" - Michael Martin Murphey

Kenny Harrell likes

"Blue Christmas" - Elvis Presley

Mark Allan Atwood shared three of his favorites:

"The Christmas Song" - Nat King Cole

"Rockin' 'Round the Christmas Tree - Peggy Lee

"Blue Christmas" - Elvis Presley

                                                Gary P. Nunn shared:

                                                   "Oh Come All Ye Faithful"

And my dear friend of almost twenty years-

W. C. Jameson

He likes them all. 

With this post, I send blessings for love and happiness as we close out 2013 and look forward to all 2014 has to offer!

Remember to check back here when planning your New Years Eve festivities.

Regular postings will resume the second week in January.

THE PARTY LIST - December 5th - 11th

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. Note dates are subject to change. I have provided links to the venues when possible, making it easy for you to check it out.

Due to the Holidays, I will not be linking Venue's in December. Please see the Artist's link for information.
Merry Christmas!

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 – 5
Blacktop Gypsy – Chubby’s Burger Shack – Ft. Worth – 7:30 p.m.
Raz ‘n Friendz
john Arthur martinez – Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill – Cedar Park – 6-8 p.m.
/w Kurt Baumer
W. C. Jameson – The Badu – Llano – 7 – 9 p.m.
/w Mike Blakely and Guest: Will Callery


Friday – 6
Blacktop Gypsy – River Road Ice House – New Braunfels – 9:30 p.m.
Kyle Park – Floore’s Country Store – Helotes – 9 p.m.
W/ Shane Smith & The Saints
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/mrpo468
Aubrey Lynn England – Love and War – Grapevine – 8 p.m.
Johnny Lee – Blaine’s Pub – San Angelo – 10 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Advance/ $25 Day of
Charlie Robison – Midnight Rodeo – Amarillo – 8 p.m.
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/lovsfvu
Turnpike Troubadours – Gruene Hall –
Comal Cops for Kids
Bring an unwrapped toy or donate $5 – get free Turnpike Koozie!
Deryl Dodd – T-Birds Garage & Pub – Stephenville –
Acoustic /w Larry Joe Taylor
Sonny Burgess – Celebrity Cutting – Will Rogers Room – Fort Worth – 6 p.m.


Saturday – 7
George Ensle – Callahan’s General Store – Austin – Noon – 3 p.m.
Blacktop Gypsy – Cypress Saloon – Cypress – 9 p.m.
john Arthur martinez – Methodist Children’s Home Christmas Gala – Rockwall
Roger Creager – John T. Floore’s – Helotes – 9 p.m.
/w Crooks
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/n3bc6xd
Chase Rice – Whiskey Dick’s – El Paso  -
Parker Heights – Kaliente Ice House – Madisonville – 8 p.m.
Pauline Reese – Gregston – Longview – 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Kenny Harrell – Elks Lodge – Paris 8 p.m.
Kyle Park – Mo’s Place – Katy
Almost Patsy Cline Band – Fredricksburg Dance Club - Fredricksburg  8p.m. – Midnight
W. C. Jameson – The Badu House – Llano – 8-10 p.m.
/w Guest: Danny Brooks
Turnpike Troubadours – Gruene Hall –
Comal Cops for Kids
Bring an unwrapped toy or donate $5 – get free Turnpike Koozie!
Doug Moreland – Music City Texas Theater – Linden – 7 p.m.
Also: Robert Earl Keen
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/o68ndse
Zane Williams – Smitty’s Bar & Grill – Denison TX


Sunday – 8
George Ensle – Llano Cowboy Church – Llano – 10 a.m.
Pauline Reese – Texas A & M – Corpus Christi
/w Symphony
Almost Patsy Cline – Western Heritage Cowboy Church – Pipe Creek
Deryl Dodd – Billy Bob’s – Fort Worth – 4 p.m. - $20
11th Annual 99.5 The Wolf 12 Man Jam
Other artists include:
 Zane Williams, Bart Crow, Jerrod Niemann, Brandon Rhyder


Monday – 9
Noelle Hampton – Austin Bergstrom Airport – Austin – 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Ray Benson Stage


Tuesday – 10
Chase Rice – Cowboys (KJ97 Star Party – San Antonio
Mike Blakely – River City Grille – Marble Falls – 7 p.m.
/w Larry Nye

Wednesday – 11
john Arthur martinez – River City Grille – Marble Falls –
/w Joel Guzman and Mark Epstein
Aubrey Lynn England – The Oasis Bar & Grill – Midlothian – 7 p.m.
Davin James – Puffabelly’s – Spring – 8 p.m.
Noelle Hampton – Strange Brew (Lounge side) – Austin – 6 p.m.
Guest: Bob Cheevers 


ON THE ROAD

Thursday – 5
The Bellamy Brothers – Nashville Convention Center – Nashville TN – 2:45 p.m.
Chase Rice – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar – Peoria AZ
Doug Moreland – Grady’s 66 Pub – Yukon OK – 8:30 p.m. - $8 (21+)


Friday – 6
Thomas Rhett – 8 Seconds Saloon – Indianapolis IN
Chase Rice – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar – Tucson AZ
Paul Thorn – Birdy’s Bar & Grill – Indianapolis IN
Doug Moreland – Stiefel Theatre for Performing Arts – Salina KS – 8 p.m.
Also: Robert Earl Keen
Tickets: $35 - http://tinyurl.com/n4c5gdb
Zane Williams – The Dusty Boot Saloon – Augusta KS – 9 p.m.


Saturday – 7
Paul Thorn – The Ark – Ann Arbor MI
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/lxvwfd4


Sunday – 8
Candy Coburn – Gilloise Theater – Springfield MO
Paul Thorn – Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland OH
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/maclgw3

Monday – 9
No Shows Found

Tuesday – 10
No Shows Found

Wednesday – 11
No Shows Found