A SURPRISE FIND

'Tis the season!

We'll be celebrating Christmas ten days early this year as Bob will be back out on the boat by the time Santa comes. So crummy as I felt with this stupid head cold last night I needed to get the shopping done. I'm normally done by now but it's just been a crazy year.

Anyway... while digging through the $5 CD bin looking for a RUSH cd for Bob's Christmas stocking I came across Brewed in Texas Vol. 2.  WOW!  The banner on the label says 'More Fine Hand-Crafted Texas Music'. The CD consists of 20 Tracks of some of the best music out of Texas. Total Drinking Time: 73:07. Yep, that's what it says on the back of the label.

First off, I don't see a lot of Texas music CD's in southern MO, though every once in awhile I come across one or two. So I was quite thrilled to see some of the people I promote on a weekly basis on The Party List.
Randy Rogers Band sets the tone with a Gary Stewart cover tune - 'She's Actin' Single'.  From there we are treated to people like Charlie Robison, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Kevin Fowler, The Lost Trailers, Gary P. Nunn, Flaco Jimenez, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Billy Joe Shaver and my all-time favorite Texas band, Asleep At the Wheel to name a few. My favorite is a duet of Roger Creager and Radney Foster.

Speaking of Radney Foster, I happen to know he's working on  a new album. He spent time in the studio last week with the best bass player in Nashville, Jimmy Carter.

So don't discount a few minutes to dig through those $5 bins at your local discount store. You never know what gem may be buried there!

Country Blessings!
Kelly

THE PARTY LIST - Dec. 7th - 12th

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!

TEXAS

FRIDAY – SATURDAY – Back to Beef Cook-off
Cedar Lodge – Buchanan Dam – Weekend Pass $20
Official event kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday but come for a fun-packed weekend!
Music provided by: Thomas Michael Riley, W.C. Jameson, Chris Wall, Buddy Case,
  Chad Richard and MORE!
RV slips are sold out!

BBQ Cook-off, Margarita Contest, Music, Camp fire pickin’ GOOD TIMES!


Thu – 6th
Gary P. Nunn – The Blue Light – Lubbock –
Casey Hubble – The Hideaway on Danvale -  Houston -  7 p.m.
Jason Bolander – House of Blues – Houston –
  /w/ Cody Canada & Chris Knight

Fri – 7th
Scotty Thurman & PTB  - Texas Spur Dancehall – Lindsey – 9 p.m.
Special Guest – Aubrey Lynn  England
Gary P. Nunn – The Lone Star Bar – Midland –
John Arthur Martinez – Julie’s Cocina – Cottonwood Shores – 6-9 p.m.
Jason Bolander – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels –
 /w/ Cody Canada & Chris Knight

Sat – 8th
Scotty Thurman & PTB – Remington Roadhouse – Corsicanna  -
John Arthur Martinez- Torre di Pietra Winery – Fredricksburg – 1-5 p.m.
Gary P. Nunn – Golden Light Café – Amarillo
Terri Hendrix – Urban Campfires – Lions Field Activity Center – San Antonio 7 p.m.
Jason Bolander – Blaines Pub – San Angelo –
  /w/ Cody Canda & Chris Knight

Sun – 9th
John Arthur Martinez – 4.0 Winery – Fredricksburg – 2-6 p.m.
Jason Bolander – Brewster St. – Corpus Christi –
 /w/ Cody Canada & Chris Knight

Mon  –  10th
NO DATES FOUND

Tue – 11th
John Arthur Martinez – Crazy Gal’s Café - 512-715-8040  – Burnet – 6-8 p.m.
/w/ Kurt Baumer

Wed – 12th
NO DATES FOUND!


ELSEWHERE

Thu – 6th
Aaron Watson – Rockin’ Rodeo – Sacramento CA
Casey Donahew Band – Singers – Hays, KS
Kim Carson – DMAC’s Bar & Grill – New Orleans, LA – 8p.m. – 12 a.m.

Fri – 7th
Aaron Watson- Nugget Hotel & Casino – Sparks NV
Casey Donahew Band – Shooters – Kearney, NE
Kim Carson – Little Tropical Isle – New Orleans, LA – 5 p.m. -  9 p.m.
No Justice- Rockin’ Ranch – Lawton OK

Sat – 8th 
Kim Carson – Little Tropical Isle – New Orleans, LA – 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Casey Donahew Band – Uncle Ron’s – Lincoln, NE
No Justice – Arbuckle Ballroom – Davis OK

Sun – 9th
Aaron Watson – South Point Casino – Nat’l Finals Rodeo! – Las Vegas
Aaron Watson – FanFest 2012 – Las Vegas Convention Center – Las Vegas
Kim Carson – Little Tropical Isle – New Orleans, LA 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Mon – 10th
Aaron Watson – South Point Casino – Nat’l Finals Rodeo – Las Vegas
Kim Carson – Kerri Irish Pub – New Orleans, LA – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Tue –  11th
Kim Carson – Tropical Isle – New Orleans, LA – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Wed – 12th 
Kim Carson – Little Tropical Isle – New Orleans, LA -  9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

THE PARTY LIST - Nov. 29th - Dec. 5th

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!

TEXAS
Thur. 29th 
Pauline Reese – Southern Jewlz (in store) - College Station – 2p.m.
Pauline Reese – Dosey Doe’s – Conroe – 8:30 p.m
W.C. Jameson – The Badu House – Llano – 7 p.m.
W.C. welcomes The Laws (from Canada!)
Brian Keane – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos – 10 p.m.
/s/ Seth Candan

Fri. 30th
Pauline Reese – Cross Roads Saloon & Steakhouse – Fredricksburg – 9 p.m. –12:30 a.m.
Byrd & Street – B.B. Rovers Café & Pub – Austin – 7:30- 9:30
John Arthur Martinez – 2nd Annual Vegas By The River – Marble Falls – 7p.m. – 11 p.m.
This is a HUGE fundraiser near and dear to jAm’s heart.
    Click the link for all the details:
2nd Annual Vegas By The River
Ryan Beaver – Floores Country Store – Helotes – 10:30 p.m.
Doors open @ 7 p.m. James Delgado @ 9 p.m. $8 cover FCFS
Owen Temple Trio  – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos – 10 p.m.
Casey Hubble – R Bar – Marble Falls – 7 p.m.
Jason Boland – Silver Saloon – Terrell -

Sat. 1st
John Arthur Martinez – 4.0 Winery – Fredricksburg – 2-6 p.m.
Artist Randy Rudman will hand embellish then sign a limited number of
canvas prints of jAm's You Play My Heart album cover.
Gary P. Nunn – Floores Country Store – Helotes – Doors open
$12 cover – Limited seating – first come/ first serve.
Randy Brown – Toby Keith’s ILTB – Dallas – 10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Almost Patsy Cline Band – Dance Club @ Turner Hall- Fredricksburg –
                              8 p.m. – midnight
Terri Hendrix – UniTunes Coffee House Concert – Houston – 7:30
Jason Boland- The Mule Barn – Justin -

Sun. 2nd
Pauline Reese – Tree House – Marble Falls – 4 p.m.
/w/ John Arthur Martinez, Debbie Walton, Moi & Six Killer
Randy Brown – Pearl’s Dance Hall & Saloon – Fort Worth – 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
This is the annual Kowboys for Kids benefit
Great entertainment line-up.  Click the Link for details!
Drugstore Cowboys – Floores Country Store – Helotes – 6p.m. – 10 p.m.
Holiday Acoustic Jam – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos – 1 p.m.
Concert to collect Toys For Tots
Almost Patsy Cline Band – Western Heritage Cowboy Church – Bandera – 3 p.m.
Terri Hendrix – Creative Life Spiritual Center – Spring – 9:30 a.m.


Mon. 3rd
Randy Rogers Band – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos – 10 p.m.
Surprise Guest @ 9 p.m.

Tue. 4th
John Arthur Martinez – Crazy Gals Café – Burnet – 6-8 p.m.
/w/ Kurt Baumer
             They are temporarily without a website but if you have questions,
                         feel free to call:  512-715-8040
Randy Brown – Railhead Smokehouse – Willow Park – 7:30- 10:30
/w/ Bo Phillips
First Tuesday Blues Jam – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos -  9 p.m.
Hosted by Jeff Stahan
Almost Patsy Cline Band – Mission Rd Ministries – San Antonio -

Wed. 5th 3rd 
Annual Mistletoe Jam Benefit – Threadgills World Hdqrts. – Austin 5p.m. – 10 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the Adoption Coalition of Texas –
                    Too many artists to mention.
             Check out the website: http://www.adoptioncoalitiontx.org/
John Arthur Martinez – River City Grille- Marble Falls – 7-9 p.m.
/w/ Mike Blakely
Kent Finlay’s Songwriters Circle – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos – 9 p.m.
Jason Boland – Acoustic @ The House of Blues – Dallas -


ELSEWHERE

Thur. 29th
Oak Ridge Boys – Portsmouth OH

Fri. 30th
Candy Coburn – The Branding Iron – Sunrise Beach MO – 8:30 p.m.
Stoney LaRue - Midnight Rodeo - Springfield MO


Sat. 1st
Candy Coburn – The Canoe Club – Lee’s Summit MO- 8:30 p.m.
Oak Ridge Boys – Hiawassee GA


Sun. 2nd
Oak Ridge Boys – Fort Pierce FL -

Mon. 3rd
Oak Ridge Boys – Fort Myers FL

Tue. 4th
Oak Ridge Boys – Sarasota FL

Wed. 5th
Steve Helms – National Finals Rodeo –Vegas NV – 8 a.m.

THE PARTY LIST - Nov. 23 - 28th

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!

TEXAS
Friday – 23
Thomas Michael Riley – Hondo’s On Main – Fredricksburg –
    /w/ Kenny Grimes and Randy Johnson
Scotty Thurman – The Western Place – Burleson –
Steve Helms – Railhead BBQ – Willow Park – 7 p.m.

Saturday – 24
Randy Brown – Pearl’s Dancehall & Saloon – Fort Worth – 9 p.m. –1:30 a.m.
Thomas Michael Riley  - Buckhorn Lake Resort – Kerrville – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner & Show. Call for reservations: 800-568-6458
Adam Johnson Band – Cheatham Street – San Marcos – 10:30 pm
FREE SHOW! – Special Surprise Guest!
John Arthur Martinez – Julie’s Cocina – Cottonwood Shores – 6- 9 p.m.
Josh Ward – Blue Star Saloon – Crosby – 11 p.m.
From Josh’s website: Time: 11:00pm. Admission: $25. All Ages.
1st Annual ‘ROCKIN LONESTAR BASH’. This event brings music artists together with fans in a unique setting on the 30 acres behind the Saloon to celebrate what we all love – MUSIC. As part of this venue, we are partnering up with ‘TOYS FOR TOTS’ to which a portion of the proceeds will be donated and during the event we will designate a donation area for toys…so don’t forget to bring a gift!
             7:00 Jason Allen, 9:00 Thom Shepherd, 11:00 Josh Ward Band.
Scotty Thurman – Nocona VFW – Nocona –
Bellamy Brothers – Old Peanut Mill Steakhouse and Restaurant – Mason -

Sunday – 25
Randy Brown – Longhorn Saloon – Fort Worth TX – 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Benefit for Ray and Diane Austn – Multiple Bands!

Monday – 26
Grant Ewing (Acoustic) Cheatham Street – San Marcos – 10 p.m
Special Surprise Guest – 9 p.m.
W.C. Jameson – Poodie’s Hilltop  Bar & Grill – Spicewood –
Songwriters showcase /w/ Woody Eastman 

Tuesday -27
Brett Hauser Band – Cheatham Street – San Marcos – 9:30 p.m.
/w/ Will Arrington Band
Mike Blakely – River City Grille – Marble Falls  - 7 p.m.
/w/ Larry Nye and The Laws

Wednesday – 28
John Arthur Martinez – River City Grille  – Marble Falls – 7 p.m.
/w/ Edward Flores & Kurt Baumer 
Cody Johnson Band  - Electric Cowboy- Tyler  -



ELSEWHERE

Friday – 23
Oak Ridge Boys – Van Wert OH - Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio
Stoney LaRue - Norman OK - Riverwind Casino 

Saturday – 24
Kim Carson – Little Tropical Isle – New Orleans LA – 9 p.m. –2 a.m.
Oak Ridge Boys – New Philadelphia OH - The Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas
Stoney LaRue -  Bullard TX - Kiepersol Estates

Sunday – 25
Kim Carson – SEE 24TH
Oak Ridge Boys – Merrillville IN – Star Plaza Theater 

Monday – 26
Kim Carson – Kerry Irish Pub – New Orleans LA – 9 p.m – 1 a.m.
Oak Ridge Boys – Niagra Falls ON Canada -

Tuesday – 27
Kim Carson – SEE 24TH

Wednesday –28
Kim Carson – SEE 24TH
Oak Ridge Boys – Saginaw MI - Dow Event Center -
Stoney LaRue - Manhattan KS - Wareham Opera House

I'M THANKFUL FOR...

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I feel so blessed to be living my dream as an entertainment journalist. And I have all of you to thank. You've opened up your homes and your hearts, given of your time and continued to network with me. I am truly thankful for each and every one of you. I hope today finds you with family, friends and taking a moment to count your blessings.

Here are my Top 5
1 - Husband (Bob) He is the absolute best! So supportive of this 'starving artist' career path I've chosen
2 - My family. Aside from writing, I never wanted to be anything but a mom. I love my daughter and she
          has blessed me with two adorable granddaughters. I can't imagine my life without them.
      My two sisters and their families. We're not always close, but we're love each other.
3- Friends. I am blessed to know so many people and love them all for their individuality. But it's nice to
          have those really close ones who will be there for you no matter what.
4 - My abilities - first and foremost the ability to learn. They say knowledge is power. Self-empowerment is
          a Good Thing!
5 - Encompassing my many blessings in this one. My heart is full thanks to my Faith and all I am able to
         accept in this life because of my Faith.

and a BONUS.... I am thankful for our Troops. They've all stepped up and put themselves in harms way so that we may have today and all it's blessings.

One of my greatest blessings this year has been reconnecting with James Williams after twenty years. I have James to thank for introducing me to the incredible talent of Nathan Osmond.

So I'd like to redirect you to Nathan Osmond's YouTube of Stars and Stripes.

Remember those not here with us on this day of all days when Family should be together.
Country Blessings
Kelly

THE PARTY LIST - Nov 15th - 21st

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!

TEXAS
Thursday – 15th
Thomas Michael Riley – River City Grille – Marble Falls – 7-9 p.m.
Scotty Thurman –Bowie Community Center – Bowie – 7-9 p.m.
Hearts Helping for the Holidays -    $5 + 2 food items
Geoff Union – Bluegrass Happy Hour – Whitehorse Saloon – Austin – 7-9 p.m.
Aaron Watson – Rockin Rodeo – Denton - $18
                 /w/ Josh Abbot

Friday – 16th 
Randy Brown – The Mule Pub – Ft. Worth – 8 p.m. – Midnight
Aaron Watson – Lucky Mule Saloon – Abilene – Doors/ 6 p.m. Show/ 10 p.m.
CD Release Party!  $10/ advance - $15/ door
Almost Patsy Cline Band – O’Brien’s Restaurant – Bergheim – 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Cody Johnson – Midnight Rodeo – Austin – 10:30 p.m.
Drugstore Cowboys – Inn Pub – Kerrville  - 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
John Arthur Martinez – Escondido – Horseshoe Bay – 7 p.m.
Stoney LaRue – Waco PID – Waco -

Saturday- 17th 
Jimmy LaFave – Austin Acoustical Café  - Austin – 7 p.m.
    Noelle Hampton opens $15 pre/ $20 door
Scotty Thurman – Southern Nights Dance Hall – Abilene –
/w/ Aubrey Lynn England
Aaron Watson – Midnight Rodeo – Amarillo – Doors/ 8 p.m. Show/ 10:30 p.m.
CD Release Party! $12/ advance - $15/ door
Almost Patsy Cline Band – Historic Gem Theater – Claude
Cody Johnson – Rockett Café – Waxahachie – 10:30 p.m.
Drugstore Cowboys – Inn Pub – Kerrville – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
CD Release Party!
John Arthur Martinez – Interfaith Music Festival – Austin – Noon
John Arthur Martinez – Hondo’s On Main – Fredricksburg  – 8 p.m.
Jason Cassidy – River Run ATV Park – Jacksonville – 8 p.m.
Stoney LaRue – Midnight Rodeo – Austin –
Walt Wilkins – Walts Across Texas! – Stingaree – Crystal Beach – 8 p.m.
  /w/ The Mystiqueros and Tommy Alverson (just to name a couple!)

Sunday- 18th
Thomas Michael Riley – Luckenbach – 1 p.m.
Randy Brown – Rockett Café – Waxahachie -  All Day Event
106.9 The Roadhouse Toy Run  /w/ Stoney LaRue
Scotty Thurman – Filthy McNastys – Fort Worth
Hope Center 4 Autism
/w/ Dempsey Pullen, Aubrey Lynn England & Yellow Rose
Drugstore Cowboys – Inn Pub – Kerrville –  4 p.m.
40th Anniversary Party! Loads of FUN & Surprises!
John Arthur Martinez – Horseshoe Bay Yacht Club – Horseshoe Bay – 11 a.m.
John Arthur Martinez – Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and Celebration  Austin – 4 p.m.

Monday- 19th 
Geoff Union – Flipnotics – Austin
Jean Synodinos – Bergstrom Int. Airport – Austin – 11:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday- 20th  
John Arthur Martinez – Crazy Gal’s Café – Burnet – 6 p.m.
Steve Helms – Railhead BBQ  – Willow Park – 7 p.m.

Wednesday- 21st  
Randy Brown – Rockin’ Rodeo – Denton – Doors open at 8 p.m.
/w/ Jamie Richards and other ‘mystery guests’
              Click Rockin’ Rodeo link for all the details!
Geoff Union – Tantra – San Marcos
/w/ the Bluegrass Outfit
Cody Johnson – The Old Trading Post – Booth – 10 p.m.
           /w/ Breelan Angel   -  $12/ advance - $15/ Door
Jason Cassidy – Stetson’s Nightlife – Humble – 10:30 p.m.
Steve Helms – KJT Hall – Ennis – 8 p.m.
/w/ Deryl Dodd , Tejas Brothers


ELSEWHERE
Thursday- 15th  
Buddy Case – J.Js Grill – Conway AR - 6 p.m.
/w/ John Murphy
Randy Rogers Band – Uncle Ron’s  -Lincoln NE -
Oak Ridge Boys - Oak Ridge Boys Theater - Branson MO -
The Bellamy Brothers - Longhorn Saloon - Ft. Smith AR - 10 p.m.

Friday- 16th 
No Justice – The Tumbleweed – Stillwater OK
Neal McCoy – Oak Ridge Boys Theater – Branson MO –
Randy Rogers Band – Joe’s Sports Bar – Chicago IL –
Steve Helms – Longhorn Saloon – Ft. Smith AR – 9 p.m.

Saturday- 17th
No Justice – J.C. Cowboys – Weatherford OK
Buddy Case – House Concert – Enola AR – 8 p.m.
/w/ Moonshine Mafia Last House Concert of the Season!
Neal McCoy – Oak Ridge Boys Theater – Branson MO –

Sunday- 18th 
No Dates Found
Monday- 19th  
No Dates Found
Tuesday- 20th   
No Dates Found

Wednesday- 21st  
Stoney LaRue – Heritage Hall – Ardmore OK -

PLAN AHEAD - 2 GREAT EVENTS

I haven't acquired permission to post the actual posters on my blog yet but wanted to let you know about to AWESOME events coming up next week where you can catch Randy Brown as well as others.
You can see both posters HERE

Wednesday November 21st - Rockin Rodeo in Denton.

Sunday November 25th - Longhorn Saloon - Fort Worth Stockyards.
This one is An Awesome Benefit for Ray Austin and his wife, Diane. Diane is having medical issues and they could sure use some Texas Love to ease the medical expenses

The event kicks off at 1 p.m and goes as long as it takes. A great bunch of artists are sharing their time for this event:
Randy Brown
Tommy Alverson
Scotty Lee
Steve Helms
and Many Many More!
If you'd like to help out, contact: 
Gary Newell - 817-233-6640
Monetary donations as well as items for the auction greatly appreciated!

Country Blessings
~Kelly