Don Walser, Rolling Stone from Texas
Thursday September 21st, 10:12AM CST updated

Don Walser, "the Pavoratti of the Plains", died yesterday at his home in Austin. Don was known for his yodeling and was loved by everyone from alternative rock fans to hardcore country. Don received a lifetime National Heritage award in 2000. God bless you Don. We will miss ya.

Forums upgraded, spam cleaned out
Wednesday May 3rd, 6:09PM CST

Howdy all, we've had an absolute deluge of automated spam rained down on our little Honky Tonk forums here for the last few months. I'm not sure why they all think we're interested in their stupid offers and sites, but they're sure persistent about telling us that they're out there.

We've finally gotten around to upgrading our forum software, cleaning out the bad messages and putting in some measures to keep them off our little site here. Hope at least a few of you stuck around. Give the updated forums a try.

Wanted More Dead Than Alive - Lost Blaze Foley Album
Thursday December 1st, 1:27AM CST updated

Long lost country album recorded by Austin legend Blaze Foley with Leland and David Waddell and includes the Briarcliff nightingale Kimmie Rhodes as backup singer, and her ex-husband Joe Gracey on acoustic guitar Austin360 has a good review, as does the October edition of John Conquest's 3rd Coast Music.

Considered the "true" Blaze Foley studio album, we recommend this one highly.

Our hearts are with you New Orleans and Gulf coast
Wednesday August 31st, 11:06AM CST updated

New Orleans, where some of this country's best music has been made, and the Mississippi gulf coast have taken a devastating hit. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are affected.

Please support our neighbors on the coast with contributions, and if you're going to volunteer please do so via an established relief group as they're better equipped to organize and direct resources where they're most needed.

• FEMA List of relief agencies
• American Red Cross 1-800-HELP-NOW (435-7669) (Spanish 1-800-257-7575)
• Salvation Army 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)

South by Southwest is here
Thursday March 17th, 11:15AM CST

Its March, and in Austin that means not only college basketball madness, but also 1200+ bands from near and far coming to the live music capital of the world.

Happy St Patrick's Day and here are some good shows for Thursday night if you're brave enough to endure the cold for some good music:

• Crowne Plaza - 11pm - Steve Poltz
• Antones - 10pm - Ray Wylie Hubbard
• Antones - 11pm - Robert Earl Keen
• Continental Club - 11pm - Ian Moore
• Fox and Hound - 12am - Cowboy Mouth
• Hard Rock Cafe - 1am - Guy Forsyth
• Momos - 9pm - Jane Bond
• Town Lake Auditorium Shores - 8pm - the gourds

Enjoy!

CNN Travel on Luckenbach
Friday November 5th, 3:28PM CST updated

CNN today is running a nice little writeup on Luckenbach with a smattering of Hill Country history. Sure they misspell Geronimo "Jeronimo," but you've got to forgive them -- its a AP story probably written by some damn yank. They do seem to get the feel and mood, and its always good to see a Texas Honky Tonk in the national press.

Austin City Limits Festival: Day 3
Monday September 27th, 4:19PM CST updated

Sunday at ACL wasn't quite as crowded as Saturday, but there were still plenty of people there.

• Guy Forsyth - A modern songwriting bluesman who's become an Austin institution.
• Kelly Willis - Another Austin favorite with an amazing voice, Kelly put on an excellent show in the early afternoon heat.
• Mindy Smith - Folk and Americana with a powerfull voice.
• The Roots - A funky combination of rap and jazz that drew a big crowd to the SBC stage.
• North Mississippi Allstars - Southern blues/rock is quite alive and kickin', and these guys prove it. See them live, its well worth it.
• Elvis Costello - He's Elvis Costello, and thats that. He played an excellent set to a huge crowd at the Cingular stage.
• Spoon - Austin's breeding a lot of indie rock in the last few years, and Spoon is a prime cut example.
• Drive by Truckers - Excellent Southern roots rock from these relative newcomers.
• Wilco - The non-Son Volt half of Uncle Tupelo, Jeff Tweedy's Wilco has defied classification at every turn. Wilco played the SBC stage to the 30,000-40,000 people not listening to Pat Green.
• Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Swinging, energetic toe-tappin' R&B and a little of everything else.
• Cake - Quirky independent music that might be described as what you'd get if They Might Be Giants drank way too much cheap beer.
• Ben Harper - Fresh off a new album with the Blind Boys of Alabama, fusion jam sensation Ben Harper closed the 2004 ACL festival playing to a sea of people covering 2/3rds of Zilker park.

So there you have it... the Austin City Limits festival has become yet another reason to call Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. See everyone at ACL '05.

Austin City Limits Festival: Day 2 Highlights
Tuesday September 21st, 10:22AM CST updated

Well, 104 degree heat indexes and massive crowds didn't keep anyone away for Saturday's ACL lineup. In fact, Saturday was busier than ever and if you camped out near the stage to be up close when your favorite act came up, it could be quite a challenge to get in and out to get more beer.

Naturally we braved the seering heat and crowds (who, in Austin traditon, were quite friendly) to hear as much music as humanly possible inbetween stops by the beer tent and the bar-b-que vendors.

• Mason Jennings - The "man with a guitar" songwriter and storyteller type, Ryan Adams-esque.
• Cat Power - Deep, low and slow emotional outpouring, the kind of cathartic songs you can immagine coming out of the corner of your favorite coffee shop.
• Josh Rouse - Circling around roots rock and jazz, Rouse has a compelling sound grounded in the musical cross-breeding of the 70s.
• Ray Lamontagne - Newcomer Lamontagne evokes that gravel-voiced sound of Neil Young or Van Morrison and draws you in with his blunt and honest lyrics.
• Endochine - Austin's own modern rock sensation did not disapoint on the AV stage.
• Big Head Todd & the Monsters - Long time independant rockers from Colorado played an excellent show to an enormous crowd at the big SBC stage.
• The Gourds - Somewhere between bluegrass and Hill Country punk you'll find the Gourds, and its likely you'll find them drinking some whiskey. Returning for their 3rd ACL, the Gourds simply play music that makes you feel good. Be sure to check out their latest, Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig.
• Bruce Robison - Hubby to local country-pop darling Kelly Willis and brother to that other Robison on the charts these days, Charlie, Bruce is a true Texas songwriter. Having wrote Tim McGraw's Angry all the Time, the Dixie Chick's Travelin' Soldier and George Strait's Desperately, Bruce is enjoying some well-deserved success and it's always a treat to hear him play his own songs.
• Modest Mouse - These energetic indie rockers have enjoyed quite a growing following in Austin over the last few years, and they kept a hot and tired crowd at the Cingular stage hoppin' on their feet.
• Dashboard Confessional - Heavily recycled angsty teen rock. If you find this music on your teen's iPod, do them a favor: buy them a Green Day album and teach them the importance of knowing where your music comes from.
• Reckless Kelly - Hailing from Idaho, the Braun brothers made for Texas quite some time ago and have since been producing a sound blending progressive country and alternative rock that can only come from Austin's vibrant culture of musical fusion.
• The Pixies - That's right, The Pixies. Back in full force after more than a decade, this was the show that many camped out all day for, and they did their fans true. We couldn't even see where the crowd stopped for this show.

Yeah, our post-festival hangover has put us a little behind getting these updates posted... don't worry, we'll have Day 3 coverage, pictures and even some bonus video up soon (or, maybe after one or two more glasses of Makers Mark).

Austin City Limits Festival: Day 1 Highlights
Saturday September 18th, 2:05AM CST updated

Its September in Austin, and that means another year of the wildly successfull Austin City Limits Music Festival. Held in Austin's beautiful Zilker Park, the festival is now in its third year and is going strong. Three-day passes sold out Friday morning (single-day passes are still available) and attendance is expected to top 75,000 per day this year.

Naturally our crack team of beer drinkers and music lovers is on-scene to cover the event. Here are some highlights of the acts we saw on Day 1, and we'll have a full report at the conclusion of the event.

• Bob Schneider - A local Austin favorite who did not dissapoint. Schneider is a quite prolific musician, ranging from hard rock to Western swing.
• Blind Boys from Alabama - Founded in 1939, the Blind Boys are still wooing the world with their amazing gospel harmonies. On the big Cingular stage, this incredibly talented ensemble kept a quite large Friday afternoon crowd clapping and swaying.
• Neko Case - Blusey Alternative Country; supported by an upright bass, banjo and pedal steel, Neko's magnificient voice is one that will not let you go.
• John Butler Trio- Guitar rock, blues and reggae from down under. We knew these guys were good when we heard just a few songs from them at SXSW this year and thankfully someone was good enough to invite them back to Austin. Check these guys out!
• Butch Hancock - Flatlander tried and true, Butch is Butch and its hard to say anything more than that. Worth seeing with or without fellow Flatlanders Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
• Broken Social Scene - Alt Rockers from Toronto with a good energetic sound.
• Particle - A funk jam band, or "funktronic" in their own words, Particle is a good show that drew an impressive crowd to the Heineken stage this year.
• Toots & the Maytals - Roots reggae masters delivered an amazing show that kept half of Zilker park on their feet for an hour.
• Franz Ferdinand - Alt Rock from England, think Talking Heads on fast-forward with a dash of funk. Returning to Austin after their impressive SXSW performance.
• Los Lonely Boys - Blues, Country and Rock with hauntingly amazing guitar work from local favorites in the process of making it big. Los Lonely Boys could be the most explosive thing to come out of Texas since Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, and they're live shows prove they're worth that kind of hype.
• Sheryl Crow - She's Sherl Crow, and thats why she was on the big stage at the end of opening day... well, that and she's dating Austin's golden boy, Lance Armstrong. No supprise we're seeing quite a bit of Sheryl in Austin these days.

Well, thats all the news thats fit to print from ACL festival Day 1... we'll be back tomorrow with more and if you're lucky, we'll put down the beers and take a few pictures on Day 2.

ACLFest 3 in Austin!
Wednesday September 8th, 2:05PM CST

The Austin City Limits Music Festival is here again for its 3rd year. September 17-19 in Austin's Zilker Park. 130 bands on 8 stages, don't miss it!

FARM AID 2004 - September 18th - Seattle, Washington
Saturday August 21st, 2:23AM CST updated

For the first time in its 19 years, Farm Aid is heading to the Pacific Northwest! On September 18th, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews will host another great Farm Aid benefit concert at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA. The White River Amphitheatre is located on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation - just 35 miles southeast of Seattle and 15 miles northeast of Tacoma. For more info, go to our venue page or visit their website: www.whiteriverconcerts.com.

TEXAS HIGHWAY MAGAZINE - see SEPTEMBER issue
Wednesday July 21st, 11:11PM CST updated

and all other issues!!!!!

Texas' Travel Magazine

Wednesday July 21st, 10:14PM CST updated

Willie Nelson survives Picnic & UFO's
Tuesday July 13th, 5:47PM CST updated

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic was held in Ft. Worth, Texas this year, and as usual was a great sucess. Willie recently had hand surgery which will keep him off the road for awhile, but you can always count on Willie to come back fighing.

Daddy's Hands, Luck, Tx

I remember daddy's hands
folded silently in prayer
And reachin' out to hold me,
when I had a nightmare
You could read quite a story
in the callous' and lines
Years of work and worry
had left their mark behind

I remember daddy's hands
how they held my mama tight
And patted my back
for something done right
There are things that I'd forgotten
that I loved about the man
But I'll always remember
the love in daddy's hands...

I remember daddy's hands
workin' 'til they bled
Sacrificed unselfishly
just to keep us all fed
If I could do things over, I'd live my life again
And never take for granted
the love in daddy's hands …

I've come to understand
There was always love in daddy's hands.

by Holly Dunn

Dad had surgery on his left hand Wednesday. After a year of trying everything from Arnica to Zinc to relieve the pain, he finally had to break down and let them whittle on it a little. Doctors tell him he'll be back playing Trigger after the incision is totally mended, followed by a few weeks of physical therapy. With your healing thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery he may very well be On the Road Again sooner than predicted. Thanks to everyone for the genuine love and heartfelt concern. Keep the faith and he'll see you soon. He's trying as hard as he possibly can to get back to his fans and the life he loves making music with his friends.

Ray Charles Dies at 73 on June 10, 2004
Thursday July 8th, 3:02PM CST updated

Ray Charles was the first modern musician who joined country with soul music in his famous album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music". Willie Nelson later did the same and became great friends with Ray, competeing with him on whose version of "Georgia On My Mine" would be the Georgia state song. Ray's version won! Blind from soon after birth, RAY NOW SEEs!

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash"
Thursday October 30th, 12:38PM CST updated

Those four words resonated throughout the world much as "In God We Trust" and other familiar phrases which have stood the test of time.

Johnny Cash's legacy will live on forever. His music, integrity and deeds will survive time itself. His contributions to mankind are immeasurable. A man loved by millions the world over; he will be deeply missed by all.

Mister Roger's Neighborhood
Monday March 3rd, 10:56PM CST

"IT'S A HAPPY DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD" (sorta)

GRAM PARSONS
Monday March 3rd, 8:54PM CST updated

"Did you ever hear a song that's hard to even play."

NO LOUD CUSING PLEASE
Friday February 7th, 2:50AM CST updated

Manny Gammage of Texas Hatters wouldn't let a customer curse in front of his female clients [Of course, it' was hard to find a lady around Norma and her clan that would curse.]

The Geezinslaw Brother's say 'flat out', that the women they know don't even curse, 'til they get stinkin' drunk!

Stand by for an "Old Texas Jukebox History". Get your photos out and ready to send in.

Only in "TEXAS"

Josephine Payne Passes
Wednesday January 8th, 9:11PM CST updated

We are sorry to write of the passing of Josephine Payne. Josephine is the beloved wife of Sunshine Sonny Payne, the host of the King Biscuit Flour Hour. Josephine passed Wednesday morning at the Helena Hospital in Helena, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday January 11th at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Helena, Arkansas. We all extend our thoughts and prayers out to Sonny during this time of grief. Please take a moment 10:00 Saturday morning to add your prayers from wherever in the world you may be.
Sunshine has asked that memorials be sent to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund 123 Columbia Street Helena, AR 72342
If you would like to write or send a card to Sonny, please mail it to: Sonny Payne c/o SBBS PO Box 237 Helena, AR 72342 or you may email Sonny at

CHRISTMAS WITH ARKEY BLUE - A Blessing
Friday January 3rd, 9:45PM CST updated

Sit back on this one, I think:
Remember the Star Trek bar room Scene? ask the kid. I feel a ramble coming on,Honky Tonk Texas, USA & 3B Information Systems) disclaims any involment with this article, it's just America. Fair enough?, by me. Merry Christmas 2002:
Move on. Some of us have peace and others are locked into psycholocical "hell, So Be It & God Bless". Coming over the mountain from Camp Wood to Leakey, I pausued to decided if we cound make it to Arkey's Silver Dollar Saloon by dark.
Soon,a phone call assured us at least a stool (my preference) existed. Annette offered me a huge hug and welcome. We had our usual talk about Arkey & country music Soon, Rhonda showed up, and Texas became the largest state in the union again. XMas with Arkey Blue in Blandera was a trip. Coming from west Texas (Del RIO? Cicadad Acuna), being part of Texas, feeling it ...... but wait my daughter Scottie gave me a Cd "The Weary Boy". These kids have it. This is good country, and havin' spent Christmas with Arkey and a few friends around his fireplace, hearing the local boys pick, feelin' all right, at least.
Oh yeah, I thought I'd meant an angel, but.....I think I told you that. I gotta stop this stuff. HAPPY NEW YEARS 2003

The Weary Boys
Thursday January 2nd, 12:17AM CST updated

Ben Sargent Political Cartoon Archives
Tuesday December 17th, 7:51PM CST updated

Ben Sargent Cartoon Archives
Now on Honky Tonk Texas, USA See Link Below

Saturday December 14th, 2:38PM CST

"Those who are willing to sacrifice freedom for security deserve neither." -Benjamin Franklin

Tommy Elskes Benefit : December 15th
Monday December 9th, 3:27AM CST

Schroeder, TX - Schroeder Hall, the second oldest dance hall in Texas, is hosting a benefit for the Austin based singer/songwriter, Tommy Elskes, on Sunday, December 15, 2002, between 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
Smokey Wilson, originator of the event explains, "One of our musical friends is experiencing some problems, and needs our help. The truly great singer / songwriter / guitar player, Tommy Elskes, has had an unfortunate event occur in his life. Several months ago, his ex-wife shot him, and then took her own life. Tommy was hit in the left arm and has had to have extensive surgery. Everyone is wishing him the best, and he is in all of our prayers. The doctors don't know if he will ever be able to use his left hand to play guitar again. (They at first wanted to amputate it, but Tommy talked them into trying to save it). Tommy, like a lot of musicians, has no insurance, so we decided to celebrate Tommy still being with us by having a Music Fest. Everyone attending the Benefit will be asked for a donation with all proceeds going to help defray Tommy's medical expenses."
Texas Music artists scheduled to appear on December 15th include Larry Joe Taylor, Shake Russell, Mike Blakely e Los Yahoos, Kelly McGuire, Mark Jungers, Jarrod Birmingham, Forlini & Cross, Smokey Wilson, Sheriff Mark Gilliam, Bill Pekar, Bob Curry, Leon Vines, Gordon Barth & Duke Royal, Dr Moto, High Speed Hay Ride, Steve Brooks, John Reeves, Marvin Werth, Bill McNeal, Paul McLaughlin, Ashlee Rose, Alton Rex, Jack Motley, Bear Mugford, R-Band, Jay Johnson, Johnny Greenberg, Joe Lopez Blues Band and others to be announced.

The Downliners
Saturday November 30th, 10:20PM CST updated

Previous to last Thursday's show at The Contiental Club, this "old hippie" was dragged from his bed to see the band, "you've just gotta see this, dad". This is the problem with bringing your children up around rock & roll and GOOD country music. When one of your kids is born in the back of a pickup truck on the way to a "Willie" show and Willie names the little turd (now 25 years old) Willie, man, you know you have a problem coming. BUT tonight after twenty years (yeah, twenty), it's his older brother who demanded that I return to The Contiental to see The Downliners. Now I haven't been completely lost for twenty years. I've worked on Honky Tonk Texas, USA and this web site, along with several cd productions and sweeped a lot of floors along with changing a lot of diapers.It's just that on that night in 1981 with Slow Bob & Red Deb of Red Rose fame, it was amazing to see Roky Erkison & the Aliens - real up close at The Continental Club!

Bob and I were across the street at the Austin Motel when we pulled on our boots and Manny Gammage TEXAS Hatter's hats, did one last........(well it was the early '80'), and headed across the road. Bob had never seen Roky (live)...... I was not that pure.
Twenty years later, here I was with a small crowd listening to a band my son had been raving about, The Downliners, and he has damn good taste. His dad, Willie, Chico, and Poodie made sure of that.

Anyway, Jason Shepard opened with a self-penned song which was smooth until the end when Jessie Duke cut loose on his Fender with his cigarette glued to his lips (where it remained until the second half of the show), in spite of the mike in front of him. Something starts twiling in my vodka crazed mind.
Suddenly, Matt Mollica blasts his "TUBE" run organ with smoke bellowing out, and I started to catch on, slowly.
My son said , "See, they've been listening to Sunvolt, The Jayhawaks, Uncle Tupelo and the Old 97's'". I replied, "yeah, but it's more than that!" Mick Southland continued with his strong bass (and compsing) as Brian DiFrank keep a steady and srong drum beat. Who were these guys?

Suddenly, after a copy of a Gram Parson's song, I realized it was none of the above. Sure these fine young musicians had done there homework, but it went farther than that, by far.

Jessie on his with his unused mike (until towaords the show's end), reminded me of Robbie Robertson who never wrote a song or sang forThe Band but was a great guitar player, Matt Mollica on his smoking "tube" organ reminded me of Garth Hudson (but many years younger- and a somewhat smaller organ), Brian DiFrank had a srong and steady drum beat (but no mandolin) - like Levon Helm, but Jason Sheperd and Mick Suthland had to remind one of a musical/lyical combinnation of Levon Helm, Richard Manuel and Rick Danko (with his great bass licks).

Catch these guys when you can, and if you're not familiar with The Band, that's what this web site is for.

"Tonight, I need to be rudderless."

StephanieUrbina Jones
Saturday November 16th, 7:27PM CST updated

Stephanie Urbina Jones is a Native Born San Antonian, that was raised in Fredrickburg , Texas and attended the University of Texas. Her first chance to go to Nashville happened when she was hired as the publicist for the "Texas Tornados".
While in Nashville she was picked up by Sony Tree as a "Staff Writer". Some of the artists she wrote for are Lorrie Morgan, Jon Randall, and The Lynns. She has been splitting her time between Nashville and Texas performing her original music for the last 2 years. This year she released her first single for radio in the Texas Market. After 7 weeks her "two stepping" single "God Loves It When We Dance" hit number 4 on the Texas Music Chart and is played on over 65 radio station in Texas.
Her reception in Texas has been short of miracalous. She was singing on the Grand Marshall Float in the Christmas Noche Del Rio Parade to over 250,000 people only one month after coming back to Texas. " She is the only artist ever to achieve performer status at both the Tejano Music Awards and the Kerrville Folk Festival. No artist before Stephanie Urbina Jones has ever been able to bridge these two venues She was also the very first Texas Female to perform at The Verizon in San Antonio, and the very first Hispanic Female to perform at the Nashville Country Hall of Fame......all RIGHT! Thursday- November 21,Tune into KSYM, San Antonio and hear Stephanie on air with Jim Beale debuting songs from the new Christmas album 4:00p.m.,Friday-November 22,Hills Cafe Austin , TX 7:30-10:30p.m.
Saturday- November, Walden Coffee House Concert Series/First Unitarian Universalist Church
7150 W IH10 San Antonio, TX
Information on these dates or to find out how you can order customized Christmas albums from you.
jonesy@stephaniejones.net> say "hi" to Stephanie!
e-Mail at jonesy@stephaniejones.net

Katie's Chart
Saturday November 16th, 7:18PM CST updated

Children's Advocacy Group
Saturday November 16th, 7:14PM CST updated

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 9:00pm until until 12:30 or possibly later, a large group of Austin musicians will perform to benefit the Children's Advocacy Center at Ego's in Austin, South Congress at Riverside. Here's some info about the center taken from their website, which is: Traviscountycac.org.
The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center is to lessen the emotional trauma to children during the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases, and to improve the system’s response to child abuse by uniting the efforts of public agencies as well as enlisting community support. The best interest of the child is always the first concern. The Center provides a homelike, child-centered environment where children who have reported abuse and their protective caregivers can go for evaluation, crisis intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling. The Center is a non-profit organization.
Cover is 5.00 with all money going to the charity.

Tommy Elskes' Benefit Attemt Again
Saturday November 16th, 7:07PM CST

Schroeder, TX
Smokey Wilson reschedules the "Benefit for SingerSongwriter, Tommy Elskes"
Sunday, December 15th - 12 NOON - 12 MIDNIGHT
Smokey Wilson has re-scheduled the Benefit for singer/songwriter, Tommy Elskes, for Sunday, December the 15th at Schroeder Hall* from 12 NOON to 12 MIDNIGHT.

Nelson City Dance Hall
Friday November 8th, 11:04PM CST updated

Check this one out on our link or just head out IH 10 SW of San Antonio past Boerne. Steaks, dining and dancing! A good 'un!

It's hard to find, but at the bottom of their Home Page, they have a great bunch of links and site maps to Honky Tonks across the USA under Honky Tonkin USA - close to our name, but still pretty darn good!

The Downliners & Reckless Kelly @ Antone's Saturday
Wednesday November 6th, 9:49AM CST

The up-and-coming Downliners play with Reckless Kelly this Saturday (11/9) at Antone's in downtown Austin at 5th & Lavaca. Show starts at 9pm, be there.

Who cares about the music anymore?
Tuesday November 5th, 1:18PM CST

Tom Petty in Rolling Stone on 10 things that piss him off about the music and entertainment industry. Read it.

Katie Kay Texas Music Chart
Tuesday November 5th, 3:05AM CST updated

Katie Key Texas Music Chart Editor Best in Texas Music Magazine 713-952-9221 Shane Media Services 2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 106, Houston, Texas 77063 voice: 713/952-9221 fax: 713/952-1207 katie@shanemedia.com www.texasmusicchart.com 10/28 11/04 Spins Artist Title Album Label
1 1 1322 DIXIE CHICKS Landslide Home Open Wide/Monument
2 2 733 RADNEY FOSTER Everyday Angel Another Way to Go Dualtone
5 3 560 CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED 17 Purple Universal South
3 4 540 GREAT DIVIDE Lost in the Night Remain E 92 Records
4 5 539 STEPHANIE URBINA JONES God Loves it When We Dance Stephanie Urbina Jones Casa del Rio
6 6 515 KEVIN FOWLER Senorita Mas Fina High On the Hog Tin Roof
7 7 509 COODER GRAW Better Days Shifting Gears Three-to-One
9 8 498 KELLY WILLIS If I Left You Easy Rykodisc
11 9 433 RODNEY HAYDEN Heartaches & Highways The Real Thing Rosetta
14 10 400 MARK DAVID MANDERS Drive Highs and Lows Blind Nello
10 11 394 PAULINE REESE Trail to Monterrey Trail to Monterrey Paradora
12 12 388 JACK INGRAM Fool Electric Lucky Dog
17 13 377 MAX STALLING Something to See One of the Ways Blind Nello
8 14 364 DERAILERS All the Rage in Paris Here Come the Derailers Lucky Dog
13 15 364 WILLIE NELSON Maria (Shut Up & Kiss Me) The Great Divide Lost Highway
20 16 341 DAVID BALL When Ever You Come Back to Me Amigo Dualtone
16 17 334 PAT GREEN Who’s to Say Three Days Republic
18 18 326 VINCE LEGGETT Stay Gone The Bottom Line Heritage
23 19 324 DERYL DODD Honky Tonk Champagne Pearl Snaps Lucky Dog
19 20 321 AARON WATSON I Don’t Want You to Go Shut Up & Dance Sonnett
22 21 313 OWEN TEMPLE For Old Time’s Sake Right Here and Now El Paisano
21 22 306 SONNY BURGESS Alone With You When In Texas Music City Records
NEW23 297 RAY PRICE You Just Don’t Love Me Anymore Time Audium
15 24 293 HAL KETCHUM The Richest Man in Texas Lucky Man Curb
NEW 25 281 BILL PEKAR Hollow Spot The First Five Years Corn Fed
R26 275 DALE WATSON Country My Ass Live in London Audium
NEW< 27 274 JOHN EVANS Out of Control Out of Control Shakeabush 28 28 273 BLEU EDMONDSON Little Bit Crazy The Band Plays On Southland
NEW 29 270 BILLY JOE SHAVER Freedom’s Child Freedom’s Child Compadre
26 30 269 DJANGO WALKER Texas Blacktop Highway Down the Road Lazy Kid Music

MakeGaryPay.Org---- Gary Bradley Vs. Texas Farmers
Saturday November 2nd, 6:39PM CST updated

"Why are our America's Farmer's losing their land, daily"
"Why are our taxes going to pay scam artists?"
"Why is natural farm land turning into crowded & cheap housing developments?
"Why does Willie Nelson. have to spend time on helping America's farmers, the breadbasket of the world, instead of singing "Crazy" to his millions of loyal fans?
Responding to concerns raised by the Save Our Springs Alliance and citizens from Travis and Hays Counties, the FDIC filed a request for an extension of the deadline to object to Gary Bradley's attempt to walk away from his SEVENTY THREE MILLION DOLLARS debt to all American citizens? Judge Frank Monroe granted the FDIC's request and now has until December 16, 2002 to file an objection to Gary Bradley's attempted discharge of his most recent scam?.

Contact FDIC attorney Sam Taylor(SaTaylor@FDIC.gov) and urge him to fully investigate any fraud committed by Gary Bradley. In the FDIC's deposition of Bradley on April 30 and May 1, 2002, Bradley "testified regarding a number of convoluted business transactions and asset conveyances, but was unable to recall many details of same." Since Bradley is not forthcoming with his financial information, the FDIC should subpeona and depose Bradley's numerous business partners to find out the full truth about Bradley's assets in order that the American taxpayers be paid what we are owed by Bradley.

Recent press reports have informed the public that Gary Bradley has been using a trust - the Lazarus Exempt Trust created by his sister - at his disposal, withdrawing cash without any timeline for paying it back. The trust's assets have been valued at THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS. While this is certainly a good development for the nation's taxpayers, if the FDIC does not object to Bradley's discharge, we will not receive a penny from that trust - or any other trusts, off-shore accounts (Mafia?), or other assets Bradley may have hidden over the years. That is why it is imperative that the FDIC conduct a full investigation to determine if fraud was used in securing the Circle C loans that Mr.Bradley personally guaranteed AND that the FDIC collects the debt that American taxpayers are owed by Senor Bradley, including any future income that Bradley earns.

Besides all these scams, Gary won't even pay his son's child support which Austin's Premier divorce attorney, Ted Terry (and personal pal of Martin at HonkyTonkTx.com), has had to drag from his hidden "assXXXX" (assetts).Good job Ted. It's election time: Either Vote for Gary and his legislative pals, "I don't have the millions I owe you, America" or Willie Nelson's Farm Aidand the American Farmer.

Is the choice clear enough for Texas Farmer's? We think so. Call your legislator and theFDIC in Dallas.

Thanks, and remember, "Don't Mess with Texas".

Tommy Elskes Benefit Postponed
Monday October 28th, 8:23PM CST updated

Smokey Wilson writes... "Guys I hate to do this ... But we are under water down here in DeWitt County Texas, and it looks like more is coming. Having said that, we are going to have to postpone the Musical Benefit for Tommy Elskes until a later, hopefully dryer, date. Anyone interested in sending Tommy letters, cards or donations can do so at:

Billy Joe Shaver
Thursday October 24th, 10:10PM CST updated

10/18/2002, Bandera, TX, Cabaret Cafe and Dance Hall w/Kinky Friedman
10/19/2002, Austin, TX, Antone's w/Kinky Friedman
10/26/2002, Keller, TX, Wilmot House (Private Event)
11/21/2002, San Antonio, TX, Casbeer's
11/22/2002, Houston, TX, Mucky Duck
11/23/2002, Dallas, TX, Poor David's Pub
11/24/2002, Austin, TX, Cactus Cafe
11/27/2002, Nashville, TN, 12th and Porter
11/29/2002, Atlanta, GA, Smith's Old Bar
11/30/2002, Charlotte, NC, Neighborhood Theatre
12/1/2002, Chapell Hill, NC, Local 506
12/2/2002, Rocky Mt., NC, Private Event
12/7/2002, Cambridge, MA, House of Blues
12/14/2002, Berwyn, IL, Fitzgeralds
1/11/2003, Conroe, TX, Crighton Theatre w/Kinky Friedman

Katie's Music Chart
Tuesday October 22nd, 10:25PM CST

1 1 1211 DIXIE CHICKS Landslide Home Open Wide/Monument 2 2 901 RADNEY FOSTER Everyday Angel Another Way to Go Dualtone 3 3 574 GREAT DIVIDE Lost in the Night Remain E 92 Records 4 4 479 STEPHANIE URBINA JONES God Loves it When We Dance Stephanie Urbina Jones Casa del Rio 7 5 475 CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED 17 Purple Universal South 5 6 437 DERAILERS All the Rage in Paris Here Come the Derailers Lucky Dog 6 7 437 HAL KETCHUM The Richest Man in Texas Lucky Man Curb 9 8 425 KELLY WILLIS If I Left You Easy Rykodisc 10 9 414 SONNY BURGESS Alone With You When in Texas Music City 13 10 389 KEVIN FOWLER Senorita Mas Fina High on the Hog Tin Roof 11 11 380 PAT GREEN Who’s to Say Three Days Republic 8 12 353 DERYL DODD Honky Tonk Champagne Pearl Snaps Lucky Dog 14 13 353 PAULINE REESE Trail to Monterrey Trail to Monterrey Paradora 12 14 346 WILLIE NELSON Maria (Shut Up & Kiss Me) The Great Divide Lost Highway 18 15 345 AARON WATSON I Don’t Want You to Go Shut Up & Dance Sonnett 16 16 326 COODER GRAW Better Days Shifting Gears Three-to-One 15 17 325 JAMIE RICHARDS Cold in Mexico No Regrets D Records 24 18 312 JACK INGRAM Fool Electric Lucky Dog NEW 19 296 DAVID BALL When Ever You Come Back to Me Amigo Dualtone 23 20 291 RODNEY HAYDEN Heartaches & Highways The Real Thing Rosetta 19 21 273 BRIAN BURNS I’ve Been Everywhere (in Texas) The Eagle & The Snake: Songs of the Texians Bandera 22 22 273 VINCE LEGGETT Stay Gone The Bottom Line Heritage 21 23 265 PAT GREEN Three Days Three Days Republic R 24 264 CLAY BLAKER This Heart’s Not Mine Welcome to the Wasteland NeoBilly Records 29 25 257 MARK DAVID MANDERS Drive Highs and Lows Blind Nello 25 26 253 HARRIS & RYDEN This Hard Town Run Two Mule Records 20 27 248 RANDY ROGERS BAND Lost and Found Like It Used to Be Down Time 28 28 236 MARK WINSTON KIRK As Good as it Gets The Party’s Here Cutting Edge 17 29 235 CORY MORROW (Love Me) Like You Used to Do Outside the Lines Write On 26 30 226 JACK INGRAM One Thing Electric Lucky Dog

Tommy Elkles
Tuesday October 22nd, 10:21PM CST updated

08/26/02 Tommy is out of the hospital and doing much better! Tommy will be spending some time with his family in New Mexico to rest and begin the challenging healing process ahead. As of a couple days ago the doctors were very optimistic that will make a 100% recovery. Tommy hopes to be back on stage by Thanksgiving. His sprits are positive and he said he is ready to get to work on his road to recovery. Stay tuned for more updates!
09/27/02 Tommy is back in Austin and doing much better. He still has a cast on his arm but that will be coming off in the next few weeks. Looks like no more operations will be necessary! Tommyis anxious to back to work. He has been overwhelmed by all the support of his family, friends and fans. Picking up the guitar is out of the question for another couple of months so Tommy is putting together a show that will feature his voice and with back up by other musicians. They are rehearsing now and should be ready to go sometime in October.
10/18/02 Well, as one can imagine, the healing process nevers moves along fast enough. Despite the intense pain, Tommy is determined to get through this in a positive state of mind. Smokey’s festival has been the perfect antidote! Please tell all your friends and come out to the party. If you can not stay the weekend come out for a day. Let’s all get together and support a friend in need!
Martin & all at Honky Tonk Texas wishes our old pal the best in the world. We love you Tommy. Stop by and say hello.(see your box at the Chili Parlour!.)

Benefit fot Tommy Elskes
Sunday October 20th, 10:15PM CST updated

Music Festival and Campout - October 26 and 27 at the Smokey Wilson RanchforTommy Elskes, Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th.
Smokey explains, "One of our musical friends is experiencing some problems, and needs our help. The truly great singer-songwriter-guitar player, Tommy Elskes, has had an unfortunate event occur in his life. Recently his ex-wife shot him, and then took her own life. Tommy was hit in the left arm and has had to have extensive surgery. Everyone is wishing him the best, and he is in all of our prayers. The doctors don't know if he will ever be able to use his left hand to play guitar again. (They at first wanted to amputate it, but Tommy talked them into trying to save it). Tommy, like a lot of musicians, has no insurance, so we decided to celebrate Tommy still being with us by having a Music Fest."
Jarrod Birmingham, Shake Russell, Mike Blakley, Kelly McGuire, Chris Holzhouse, Geronimo Trevenio, Smokey Wilson, Bill McNeal, Jack Motley, Billy High, C.J. Berkman, Tim Henderson, David Stockton, Paul McLaughlin, Gordon Barth, Adan Davila, Bill Pekar, Eric G, Ashlee Rose, Alton Rex, John Reeves, Leon Vines, and Marvin Werth are all sharing their talents during the two day event.

Performances are scheduled between 1 PM and 12 Midnight on Saturday, October 26th and between 3 PM and 11 PM on Sunday, October 27th. There will also be playing and singing around the campfires on Saturday night after the main show too.
A entry fee will be charged with the proceeds going to help Tommy defray some of his medical expenses. Camping is available in one of the best camping spots in the state, the Smokey Wilson Ranch. Smokey invites everyone to come out for this good cause, and to "bring your instruments, what you need to camp and a good attitude."

Kathey Key's Texas Music Chart
Thursday October 17th, 12:12PM CST updated

Tonight: Stephanie Urbina Jones, Love & War, Plano Darden Smith, Suzanna's, Wimberley Max Stalling, Blancos, Houston Eleven Hundred Springs, Ego's, Austin Jack Ingram, Cactus Canyon, Beaumont Wade Bowen & West 84 & Mark David Manders, Blaine's Pub, San Angelo Friday, October 18: Tracie Lynn, Leon Springs Dance Hall, San Antonio Kelly McGuire, "SCREAMS - World's Largest Halloween Park", Waxahachie Rusty Wier, Poor David's Pub, Dallas Cory Morrow, Reign Entertainment Complex, Denton Kevin Fowler, Horseshoe, Gatesville Bleu Edmondson, Wormy Dog Saloon, Stillwater, OK Owen Temple, Golden Light, Amarillo Peter Dawson Band, Executive Surf Club, Corpus Christi Bruce Robison, Hall of Fame, Bryan Django Walker, Firehouse Saloon, Houston Susan Gibson, Gruene Hall, Gruene The Great Divide, Jitterbugs, Nacogdoches Saturday, October 19: Cooder Graw, Texas Tech RaiderGate, Jones Stadium, Lubbock Lost Wolf, Hutto Old Time Days Dance, Hutto Kenefick, The Firehouse Saloon, Houston David Ball, Bustin' Loose, Sulfur Springs Radney Foster, Hanovers, Pflugerville Danni Leigh, Reckless Kelly, Gruene Hall, Gruene Dan Roberts, Wizard Academy Reunion, Buda Opie Hendrix & Texas Tallboys, Cornish Warehouse, Houston Pat Green, Terri Hendrix, Charlie Robison, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Dixie Chicks, etc., State Fair of Texas, Dallas Roger Creager, Bull Blast, Bay City Sunday, October 20: Brett Watts, James Hinkle, Johnny Mack, John Nitzinger, Mad Max Tennant, White Elephant Saloon, Ft. Worth Aaron Watson, Back Roads Bar & Grill, Brownwood Miranda Lambert, Gypsy Tea Room, Dallas

Delbert McClinton's Sandy Beaches Cruise #9
Monday October 14th, 3:35PM CST updated

A new cruise... a new ship... a new look. Everything for Sandy Beaches Cruise 9 is in place for January 11-18, 2003. We have a beautiful ship for SBC 9, the ms Veendam of the Holland America line. Along with a new cruise and a new ship, we have a new look to the web site. To find your way around, click on "More About Delbert " or "More About SBC 9" to access the menus.

Katie Key'sTexas Music Chart
Monday October 14th, 3:13PM CST updated

Katie Key
Texas Music Chart Editor
Best in Texas Music Magazine
713-952-9221
1 1 1015 DIXIE CHICKS Landslide Home Open Wide/Monument
2 2 851 RADNEY FOSTER Everyday Angel Another Way to Go Dualtone
6 3 487 GREAT DIVIDE Lost in the Night Remain E 92 Records
4 4 472 STEPHANIE URBINA JONES God Loves it When We Dance Stephanie Urbina Jones Casa del Rio
8 5 466 DERAILERS All the Rage in Paris Here Come the Derailers Lucky Dog
3 6 457 HAL KETCHUM The Richest Man in Texas Lucky Man Curb
11 7 419 CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED 17 Purple Universal South
5 8 418 DERYL DODD Honky Tonk Champagne Pearl Snaps Lucky Dog
7 9 412 KELLY WILLIS If I Left You Easy Rykodisc
9 10 409 SONNY BURGESS Alone With You When in Texas Music City
12 11 377 PAT GREEN Who’s to Say Three Days Republic
10 12 375 WILLIE NELSON Maria (Shut Up & Kiss Me) The Great Divide Lost Highway
20 13 349 KEVIN FOWLER Senorita Mas Fina High on the Hog Tin Roof
14 14 347 PAULINE REESE Trail to Monterrey Trail to Monterrey Paradora
13 15 333 JAMIE RICHARDS Cold in Mexico No Regrets D Records
15 16 307 COODER GRAW Better Days Shifting Gears Three-to-One 18 17 304 CORY MORROW (Love Me) Like You Used to Do Outside the Lines Write On
NEW 18 304 AARON WATSON I Don’t Want You to Go Shut Up & Dance Sonnett
16 19 300 BRIAN BURNS I’ve Been Everywhere (in Texas) The Eagle & The Snake: Songs of the Texians Bandera
24 20 262 RANDY ROGERS BAND Lost and Found Like It Used to Be Down Time
17 21 257 PAT GREEN Three Days Three Days Republic
NEW 22 252 VINCE LEGGETT Stay Gone The Bottom Line Heritage
NEW 23 251 RODNEY HAYDEN Heartaches & Highways The Real Thing Rosetta Records
NEW 24 247 JACK INGRAM Fool Electric Lucky Dog
21 25 246 HARRIS & RYDEN This Hard Town Run Two Mule Records
28 26 240 JACK INGRAM One Thing Electric Lucky Dog
R 27 238 KEVIN FOWLER The Lord Loves the Drinkin’ Man High on the Hog Tin Roof
22 28 237 MARK WINSTON KIRK As Good as it Gets The Party’s Here Cutting Edge NEW 29 236 MARK DAVID MANDERS Drive Highs and Lows Blind Nello
23 30 211 TIFT MERRITT Virginia, No One Can Warn You Bramble Rose Lost Highway

Everbody has their opinion, but what ahout Delbert McClinton's LONE STAR BLUES, one of the best country songs by "ANYONE" in a long time and by a friend who just didn't quit his job at the local gas station and buy a hat! Look it up for the real #1.

Tommy Alverson's Texas Music Family Gathering
Thursday October 10th, 3:17PM CST

Continuing a yearly tradition, Texas singer/songwriter, Tommy Alverson brings us his Texas Music Family Gathering #5. This year at a new location: Tres Rios River Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas, about 50 miles southwest of the Metroplex. Thursday, October 10 music Noon – Midnight
Friday, October 11 music Noon – Midnight
Saturday, October 12 music Noon - Midnight
(Gates open at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 9)
BRIAN BURNS, STEVEN FROMHOLZ,DIAMOND JIM RICHMOND,CORNELL HURD BAND,JESSE DAYTON,TOMMY ALVERSON BAND, SISTERS MORALES,RUSTY WIER,LARRY JOE TAYLOR & many, many more great Texas artists.
Do this this weekend and tell Tommy, Diamond Jim, Cornell, The Sisters, Fromholz and everyone else that Martin and everyone else at Honky Tonk Texas said "Hey" and great job.
Have a blast!

YORKTOWN, TEXAS 44th ANNUAL WESTERN DAYS
Thursday October 10th, 1:05PM CST

Yorktown, TX - The oldest town in DeWitt County is ready to enjoy their 44th Annual Western Days celebration held in the downtown city park, and you are invited to take part in the excitement on October 18, 19 & 20. There is "no admission fee" to this fun filled family festival. The weekend includes live music and street dances, armadillo races, a motorcycle poker run, Shawe Indian dancers, an exotic animal petting zoo, a children's parade, as well as a Grand parade, cook-offs, horseshoe/washer throws, a carnival, folkloric dancers, a climbing wall, a tractor exhibit, a quilt show, and Hermann Sons Dancers.
See WESTERN DAYS Link for more information.

Auction and Golf Tournament for the Children's Hospital of Austin
Friday October 4th, 11:03PM CST

This Sunday, October 6, 2002 5:00PM at the Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 The PGA's favorite band, Duck Soup will be playing while Lane Savoie analyzes your golf swing!
Visit with area golf pros, including Matt Brost and Ruffin Moore, and purchase mulligans for your team, and enjoy fabulous food prepared by our Executive Chefs.
Most importantly, bid on over 50 Marriott/Renaissance weekends, and be sure to enter the putting competition for a chance to win an all inclusive trip for 2 to the 2003 Masters!
It's a great time for a good cause at the Austin Marriott at the Capitol!

ABC Documentary on Family Farmers by Willie Nelson
Tuesday October 1st, 8:44PM CST

"Strong Roots, Fragile Farms" will be released October 6, 2002. The film is narrated by Willie Nelson with a music by Peter Buffett, who scored the Dances with Wolves soundtrack. The film explores the real life impact of globalization upon today's family farmers in Iowa, North Carolina, the Philippines, and Mexico.
The decision to air "Strong Roots, Fragile Farms" rests with the local ABC-TV stations. Therefore, it is imperative that citizens concerned about the plight of family farm agriculture and rural communities should write their local ABC-TV affiliate as soon as possible. If there is sufficient interest from the public, the program managers or station managers will likely respond positively. To find the list of your state's ABC-TV affiliates, go to http://abc.abcnews.go.com/site/localstations.html Click on your state, and you get the list your state's ABC-TV stations, their telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and e mail addresses. A letter is better than a phone call or email, because the station has to keep on file all letters.

MICKEY NEWBURY DIES AT 62
Tuesday October 1st, 8:36PM CST updated

Mickey Newbury, a songsmith credited with helping usher in a new era of country music songwriting, died Saturday night after a long illness. He was 62.
Newbury died at his home in Vida, Ore., where he had lived since the 1980s. Details on funeral arrangements weren't available last night. ''Mickey had been ill for a while,'' said Owsley Manier, a longtime Newbury friend and a Nashville independent music producer. ''We've all been expecting this for a while.''
Here's a look at just a few of the artists who recorded Newbury's songs: Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Elvis Such graet songs as "I Don't Think About Her Anymore", "She Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye," "An American Trilogy", "33rd of August" and many, many more.
Once again Hillbilly Heaven is a better place to be!

Hot Nut Leader Dies
Monday September 30th, 2:37AM CST updated

Doug Clark, drummer for Hot Nuts dies at 66 For 47 years, they've been the original gross-out guys, the prototype fraternity-house dance band, their lyrics mild by today's standards, but risqué nonetheless. If you have partaken in a fraternity party since 1955, at a college anywhere up and down the Eastern Seaboard, then you probably know Doug Clark and the Hot Nuts -- and have heard of their lore.
Monday, the band lost its founder, drummer and spiritual leader. Doug Clark died at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, near where he grew up and still lived, after three years of declining health. He was 66. During those three years, he barely touched his worn-out set of Ludwig drums, but he frequently traveled with the band that continues to play from Oxford, Miss., to New Haven, Conn. "He hadn't felt up to performing," said older brother John, the band's lead singer and out-front guy from its inception. "He spent his last days thinking about how great his life has been and how blessed he's been. "He was always amazed -- and pleased -- that he got to do what he loved doing and make a living out of it." The band, he said, will continue to perform and keep its name as a tribute to his brother. Doug's son, Montey, has replaced his father on the drums.
The Hot Nuts took the Clark brothers on an amazing ride -- with one or the other always at the wheel going from the KA house at Ole Miss to the Cottage Club at Princeton. Doug Clark was born in Chapel Hill on June 18, 1936, son of Rebecca and John Clark Sr., who died six months ago. Chapel Hill is where the Hot Nuts started. The Clarks raised their sons on Crest Drive, across the train tracks from the stone-walled campus, in an all-black community that bordered Carrboro. Early on, it became clear that schooling wasn't his interest, entertaining was. At all-black Lincoln High School, he was a star quarterback and baseball and basketball player and the marching band's drum major. Christmas of 1954, he was serving drinks at the holiday party at the nearby Sigma Nu house when he heard Willie Hargrave's trio jammin' on stage. Told they made a night, he went home and immediately began organizing his own band, playing fraternity parties at UNC and N.C. State. They called themselves The Tops, but that band ended a year later. From that split emerged the Doug Clark Combo, which included Doug on drums and John on saxophone. The band played "Hot Nuts," which Doug had learned from Hargrave's band, and soon the fraternity boys were calling them "Doug Clark and the Hot Nuts." Their music has been a collection of beach, rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues. But always mixed in was The Hot Nuts Show, in which John Clark led the crowd in singing unprintable lyrics. Charlotte lawyer Jon Barrett recalls the first time he heard them as a boy in Chapel Hill. A high school friend of his sister Nancy's dropped by one afternoon. "My parents were out and he and my sister had this clandestine meeting in the driveway," Barrett said. "He slipped her something. I was about 10 and had to know what it was. It was a Hot Nuts album. Before our parents got home, we turned it on and couldn't believe what we heard. "We spent the next few weeks memorizing the songs." Through the decades, Doug and the band were the act of choice for a successful party. "When your fraternity was lucky enough to get them, everybody came to your party from all over the campus," said Bill Ashendorf of Charlotte, UNC class of 1961. "You knew you were going to have the best party for the weekend." The 1960s were probably their busiest decade, when they played 28 nights a month. But even now, they still play three to four nights a week. Often, their audience consists of children of the students they performed for when they first started. The band's current gigs include debutante parties in Atlanta and Savannah and a graduation party at the exclusive St. Catherine's School, a boarding school in Richmond, Va. For the millennium, they played a country club in Jacksonville, Fla. They play birthday parties, bar mitzvahs and weddings and are one of the most-requested bands for college reunions. "What Doug and the band were then is what they are now," said Larry Farber, a partner in East Coast Entertainment of Charlotte, which books many of their shows.
"Everybody who's heard the Hot Nuts probably have a verse of their own," he said. "There will be a lot of sad people; Doug was really a beloved guy. If you need any verses, I've got them, but I ain't giving them out."
The Hot Nuts were a major influence on Dallas Blues music in the early '60's with shows promoted by famous Dallas promoter Angus Wynne with financial backing by Don & Tom Lively.
"Hot Nuts, Hot Nuts, You get them from the Peanut Man.".

Katie Key's Texas Music Chart
Thursday September 26th, 3:34PM CST

TONIGHT: Jimmie Vaughan, Antone's, Beaumont Owen Temple, Blanco's, Houston Seth James, Garden in the Heights, Houston Jason Boland & the Stragglers and Brandon Rhyder Band, Antone's, Austin Susan Gibson, Gruene Hall, New Braunfels Peter Dawson, Roper's, Austin Jack Ingram, Sunset Station, San Antonio Steve Young and Steven Fromholz, Executive Surf Club, Corpus Christi Guy Forsyth, Chuy's, San Antonio Jason Allen, Big John's Ice House, Houston
Friday, September 27: Kelly Willis, Cactus Records and Continental Club, Houston Harris & Ryden, Firehouse Saloon, Houston Derailers, Cheatham Street, San Marcos Thrift Store Cowboys, Tavern in the Gruene, New Braunfels South Austin Jug Band, The Pier, Austin Cooder Graw, Billy Bob's, Fort Worth Jesse Dayton, Love & War in Texas, Plano Deryl Dodd, Texas Swing, W. Tawakoni Jason Boland & the Stragglers, Reign, Denton Eleven Hundred Springs, Top Rail, Dallas Stephanie Urbina Jones and Larry Joe Taylor, Greek Brothers, El Campo Jackson Parten, Leon Springs Dance Hall
Saturday, September 28: Brandon Rhyder Band, Firehouse Saloon, Houston Django Walker, Rodeo, Liberty Owen Temple, Tut's, Conroe Cory Morrow, Waller County Fair, Hempstead Tift Merritt, Antone's, Austin Karen Poston & the Crystal Pistols, Cheatham Street, San Marcos Cooder Graw and Nathan Hamilton, Gruene Hall, New Braunfels Kevin Fowler, Midnight Rodeo, Austin Mark David Manders, Saenger Halle, New Braunfels Various Artists at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Park, Austin Chris Wall and Kevin Deal, Texas Theater, Waxahachie Brian Houser, Billy's Brewery, Denton Billy Joe Shaver & Kinky Friedman, Continental Club, Houston
Sunday, September 29: Delbert McClinton & the Allman Brothers, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston Kevin Fowler, Eldridge Park, Sugarland Bleu Edmondson, Adair's, Dallas Cosmic Dust Devils, Tavern in the Gruene, New Braunfels Houston Marchman, Armadillo on the Creek, Comfort Stephanie Urbina Jones & Lee Roy Parnell at Ruggles Grill, Houston
Katie Key Texas Music Chart Editor Best in Texas Music Magazine 713-952-9221

Clay Henry, The Beer Drinking Goat
Wednesday September 25th, 8:37PM CST updated

Go to The Trading Post in Lajitas, a town of about 100 along the Rio Grande River near Big Bend National Park, and get some long neck beers. Buy them, then feed them to Clay Henry, the beer-drinking goat. Well, not all of them.
People come from all over to stand outside Clay Henry's pen and feed him beers all day long. There is no other good reason to be in Lajitas, except it's TEXAS
. Once you pop the cap, Clay will do the rest. As Clay's drinking buddies -- smaller goats who cannot hold the bottle by themselves -- clamor about begging swigs, Clay -- a strapping black mountain goat -- takes the bottle from you, teeth gripping the glass. He rocks his head backward and chugs. When it is empty, Clay spits the bottle aside.
Honky Tonk Texas visits Clay often and usually end up staying quite a while! By the way, his favorite brew is Texas's own Shiner's.

Goat Castrated
Wednesday September 25th, 8:36PM CST updated

Clay Henry III, beer drinking goat and mayor of the west Texas border town of Lajitas, was attacked by local Jim Bob Hargrove and castrated. Hargrove committed the heinous deed after seeing the goat drinking beer on a Sunday, when the area's blue laws prevent the sale of alcohol to humans. Tourists had apparently been feeding Clay Henry his usual staple of Shiner longnecks, and Hargrove threatened to castrate the goat, according to eyewitnesses.
The mayor was found lying next to his testicles on Monday, Aug. 5. Ranchers sutured his wounds, and Clay was up slugging down cold ones soon after. Hargrove faces charges of animal cruelty.

Dance Halls & Last Calls By Geronimo Trevino III
Thursday September 19th, 11:42PM CST updated

Sometimes, the best ideas come to you in the simplest of ways. Take the case of country singer and historian Geronimo Treviño III. After hanging out and playing in several historic dance halls in Texas, he was struck with what a great subject matter these old buildings are. He has just written an amazing book titled "Dance Halls and Last Calls: The History of Texas Country Music," with the help of his lovely wife, Judy. Many of these old halls are well over a century old and have a massive amount of history to be told. By 1998 Treviño and his wife had accumulated all the necessary photographs; many were taken by them while others were donated by area historians. Treviño contacted several Texas book publishers to see if they would be interested in the project once it was completed. Much to his satisfaction, they all gave him favorable feedback. A few wanted to sign him to a contract and publish it right away, but Treviño wasn't ready. When the time was right to locate a publisher for his book, Treviño looked at his alma mater first. When he contacted Texas A&M University Press, they were very enthusiastic. Unfortunately he was about to encounter his first setback. As Treviño explains, "I submitted my first draft of the book to the publisher, who then gives it to a reader, who is someone who is supposed to be an expert on the subject. Once the reader finishes the manuscript, they give it back to the publisher with their recommendation, which is either positive or negative. My book received a favorable review with only a few suggestions for changes, which I made right away. Then the waiting began." The days turned to weeks, then to months with no word from the publisher. Finally they contacted Treviño with some disturbing news. They liked the book but were disputing some of his facts.
Talks with Republic of Texas Press went well and he was impressed with their enthusiasm and promptness. "I took the manuscript to them," says Treviño, "and within a week they called back and said, 'We want to do this!' " The book is ready to go and according to the Republic of Texas Press, it will be published in April. This 10-year labor of love by Geronimo Treviño will finally see the light of day. So be sure you pick up a copy of the magazine and in April be sure to buy the book. This book will be a huge asset to the history of Texas music and one that should be in every Texan's collection. Fans of Texas music can visit Treviño's Web site at geronimotrevino.com.
Contact Info Send questions or comments about music to Dale by visiting his Web site at www.martinsmusic.com, or write him in care of The Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, Texas 77902.

Does Anyone Have This Answer?
Tuesday September 17th, 6:43PM CST updated

Familie Rybol wrote: > Hi ! > My name is Alexander.
I'm from Germany and I like cuntry music a lot. but could you please explain me what the word "honky tonky or honky tonk" meens . Is it a stile ore a famose festival . I've no idea and nobody to ask here! greetings from Germany , our volkmusic isnm't bad eather!!!! alexanderrybol@web.de

Alexander from Germany; It's interesting that you ask, because the first people to settle the hill country around Austin and San Antonio, besides the Native Americans were Germans escaping the harsh times and landlords in the mid 1800'.. Look for our likes to "History". There's one on Grapetown Halle. I'm not real sure the exact original meaning, but I would imagine it came from the beat of the music which sorta sounded like "honkytonk". Maybe you could review your native language in that period and see if there is some word that resembles honkytonk. Please let us know what you find out and let us know. thanks and keep in touch. Check our opening page about your question.
martin martin@HonkyTonkTx.com

FARM AID 2002
Sunday September 15th, 12:11PM CST updated

Along with founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Melencap will be Kid Rock, Dave Matthews, and Keith Urban.
The fifteenth Farm Aid will be held in the Post-Gazette Pavillion in Burgettstown, PA, but is already sold out!
CMT television will carry the event and you can help out our farmers by calling 1-800-Farm Aid.
Farm Aid is coming to Pennsylvania at a critical time for the state’s agriculture. Just as Pennsylvania family farmers are embracing sustainable agriculture practices and creative partnerships with urban consumers, rural communities are fending off the advances of factory hog farms that are trying to gain a foothold in many areas of the state.
Willie Nelson says these corporate-run operations have polluted many previously healthy rural areas across the country, and he believes it will take continued strength and resolve for Pennsylvania farmers, consumers and policymakers to oppose the companies’ initially appealing offers.
“People in Pennsylvania know how much family farmers contribute to the state’s health, food quality, economy and environment. Farm Aid 2002 is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the perseverance of farm families and stand strong with them against the growth of factory hog farms in rural Pennsylvania,” said Willie.
Willie's also real pleased about the political events in Nevada, which might become the first state to totally legalize the sale of Hemp. If it was good enough for George Washington to grow for rope, cloth, paper, etc., why don't we give it a try? It'd sure help our farmers and economy (not to mention Willie's music and that means country music, which means America!).

King Biscuit Blues Festival
Friday September 13th, 9:25PM CST

17th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival
October 10th, 11th & 12th
Helena, Arkansas
Features in this issue include: Luther Kent & Raful Neal Sonny Landreth Sterling Billingsley Henry Qualls Otis Taylor Ms. Zeno Andy Forest Mark Lemhouse Kattawar Brothers Cadallic John & Bill Able Becc & Hank Catman & the Confounders ...and some highlights to come to this years festival
More to Come

Hein's List
Monday September 9th, 3:57PM CST

FOR GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC Presentatie: Hein Beek Playlist 1st hour d.d.23-07-2002 Cable 103.3 MHz FM 106.2 MHz Hein Beek P. de Swartstr. 30 1333 NH Almere The Netherlands Tel/Fax 036 5324057 E-mail: Hein.Beek@akn.nl HILVERSUM radio & televisie Kevin Fowler The lord loves the drinkin' man KF Will LeBlanc I don't drink Sheister Jessica Phillips I'm not that lonely yet Big Hat Rex Foster Blue moon over Texas Agarita Claire Lynch Hitchcock railway Rounder Fred Eaglesmith I wanna buy your truck FSE Justin Treviño Where were you Lone Star Paula MacAskill A single yellow rose Country Hotdisc Buck Owens Before you go Personality Country Generations Over before it started Hillcrest Johnny Wolfe Send me away Bullnettle Lisa O'Kane Little black cloud Raisin' Kane Keith Bryant Steady as the rain ANA Mark Zeus Blue horizon Stone Face Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash Where I found you Ultimatum Prentiss Varnon I can't be wrong with you PV B.Jeff Stone Memory killer Kic-Soundtrack

Fredericksburg Bluegrass Event - Sept 21
Saturday September 7th, 4:01PM CST updated

Fredericksburg Saturday Night: American Music in the Texas Hill Country is scheduled for September 21st at the Pioneer Museum Complex (309 W. Main St.) in Fredericksburg at 6pm.

Quoth the purveyors:

The anchor band for the event will be Hard To Make a Living a great bluegrass quintet out of Austin. Also on the bill is Rolf & Beate Sieker - The Siekers a Banjo/guitar duo, along with Max & Steve Zimmet and The Cody Richardson Duo to round out the show. Lee Haile a well know regional storyteller from Hondo will act as program MC.

Musicians are also invited to attend a jam session and fellowship at the Pioneer Museum grounds starting @ 3pm that afternoon and will last until about 6pm when we open the gates. All folks coming in for the jam session pay the discounted price for the evening show.

Honky Tonk Photo Exhibition - Sept 5
Wednesday September 4th, 11:03AM CST updated

Texas Folklife Resources is putting on an exhibition of photographs and text, titled Honky-Tonkin': A Journey Through Dim Lights, Thick Smoke, and Loud, Loud Music. The collaborative photo-text essay by Rachel Newton and Mitch Baranowski explores the culture of dancing, drinking and socializing inside Texas dance halls and beer joints. The exhibition opens on September 5 at the Texas Folklife Resources gallery, 1317 S. Congress Ave. in Austin. There will be an opening reception from 6-8pm on Sept. 5th, with artists in attendance and live music by honky-tonker Roger Wallace. Be sure to check it out.

Steve "Red" Reider
Tuesday August 27th, 10:12PM CST updated

Steve's one of Texas' best "new" Artist. Catch him fast before the crowds get tooooooo large. This is a Honky Tonk Texas, USA #1 pick!

FARM AID with Willie & Mark Winston Kirk
Saturday August 24th, 1:43PM CST

COME SUPPORT FARM AID WITH WILLIE NELSON MARK WINSTON KIRK CORY MORROW KEVIN FOWLER ROGER CREAGER AND SOME OTHER SURPRISE GUESTS SHOW START AT 12:00 NOON SUNDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 25Th AUDITORIUM SHORES AUSTIN TX http:// www.willies10k.com MARK WINSTON KIRK http : www.markwinstonkirk.com email : mwk@markwinstonkirk.com wk. 512-496-0880 wk. 512-281-4780

Texas Roots Night - Continental - Thrus Aug 22
Wednesday August 21st, 6:20PM CST

Be sure to check out the Texas Roots Night this Thursday, August 22nd starting 9:45pm at the Continental Club on South Congress in Austin. The lineup includes: the Downliners, Local Folk and Back Porch Mary.

Farm Aid Update
Wednesday August 7th, 9:15PM CST

Dear E-mail donors and friends of Farm Aid, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews will take the stage at FARM AID 2002 on Saturday, 21 at the Post-Gazette Pavilion at Burgettstown, PA, near Pittsburgh. More artists will be announced later.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, August 10 at 10 a.m. ET. Call Ticketmaster at 412-323-1919. The prices are: Pavilion, Lawn
SPECIAL PRE-SALE
FARM AID is making available a limited number of special tickets just for you, our FARM AID friends. You may purchase these in advance of the public on-sale at the following website: http://www.farmaid2.musictoday.com. These tickets will be available for you at 10 a.m ET on Thursday, August 8, on a first-come first served basis.
Thank you for your support for family farmers. FARM AID

TEXAS PSYCH GROUP - ROKY ERICKSON - GET ELEVATED
Monday August 5th, 12:41AM CST updated

Click this image to join the Texas Psych Group! The Roky Erickson CD Club is a group of fans that distribute and share Roky's music via a Tree & Leaf Network. The Trunk makes a copy for the Branches. The Branches make copies for the Leaves. This is all very decentralized and hinges upon the United States Supreme Court decision protecting the RIGHT to home dub. Group members contribute rare or unreleased recordings by Roky Erickson or the 13th Floor Elevators to be digitally edited and burned to CDR. These CDRs are then made available to all group members. The CD's are traded among the Network of fans or made for beginners for blanks and postage. There is also a .00 gift collected per CD for Roky. The discs move by trade or barter. The .00 gift to Roky is the only money collected. If you want to become involved in this, just join the Texas Psych Group by clicking the Roky image or the link at the bottom. If you want copies of past CD-R issues, just speak out on the groups. Somebody should come forward and burn it. So far, fourteen issues are available to group members:

FARM AID NEWS
Tuesday July 16th, 12:02PM CST updated

Farm Aid Updates
In this Update:
1. Farm Aid 2002
2. Droughts and Floods Threaten Farmers - Farm Aid Responds
3. 2nd Annual Willie Nelson 10K for Farm Aid
4. Farm Bill Update
5. NEW: Farm Aid Newsletter on-line

1. Farm Aid 2002 Concert
No news yet - but stay tuned!

2. Droughts and Floods threaten Family Farmers
Farm Aid is coordinating a national response to assist family farmers threatened by this year's droughts. On June 20th, Farm Aid activated its Family Farm Disaster Fund to provide emergency assistance to farmers and support one-on-one credit counseling and advocacy. To make a donation to the fund or to find out more about Farm Aid's efforts, go to our website: http://www.farmaid.org

3. 2nd Annual Willie Nelson 10K for Farm Aid set for August 25, 2002 The second annual Willie Nelson's 10K for Farm Aid road race and walk will take place on Sunday, August 25, in Austin, TX. To register for the race and for more information, go to our web site and click on the link to the race.

4. New Farm Bill Signed by President - The Winners and the Losers While many politicians cited "saving the family farm" as the justification for approving a new farm policy, the new farm bill will do very little to alter the fundamental problem in American food production: increasing concentration and control of the market by giant grain traders and food processors that push family farmers out of farming and off their land.

The new Farm Bill will go into effect in October 2002. Overall, Farm Aid is very disappointed that the political leaders in Congress failed to address the root causes of the farm crisis. With several exceptions, the new farm bill is pretty much a "status quo" farm policy:
1) prices for farmers, while slightly higher in this new bill, will still fall short of covering cost of production;
2) taxpayer subsidies to farmers will continue to be used to prop up the entire system - a food production system that primarily benefits the largest farms and the interests of the giant corporate agribusiness companies, and
3) meatpackers will continue to be able to use their massive volumes of livestock to drive prices down and put independent farmers and ranchers at a competitive disadvantage.

Intense lobbying pressure by the giant food companies defeated the gains achieved in the Senate Farm Bill. These key victories for family farmers were either watered down or eliminated all together during the negotiations on the compromise bill between the House and Senate:
- The ban on packer ownership of livestock was thrown out;
- The country of origin labeling will not be enforced for two more years;
- The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds will be used to subsidize factory livestock producers.

What family farmers won:
- an improved nationwide safety net for dairy producers;
- mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meats, fruits, vegetables, fish and peanuts; (mandatory after two years) - requiring U.S.-labeled foods be from plants and animals born, raised and processed in America;
- increased conservation and rural development funding;
- a new Conservation Security Program for working lands.

What family farmers lost:
- a fair market price for farm commodities that supports family farmers' cost of production;
- a ban on meatpackers owning livestock;
- natural disaster assistance for crop and livestock losses suffered by producers in 2001;
- targeting of farm program benefits to family farmers.

The debate over the next farm bill has already begun. We will need all of you who care about safe food, sustainable farms, healthy environment, and a thriving rural economy to demand a better, fairer farm policy. Farm Aid will keep you up to date on important developments, and continue to ask for your support in this important fight.

5. New: Farm Aid's latest newsletter available on line for the first time. In the new edition of Farm Aid Update, Farm Aid explores several examples of industrial agriculture's harmful impact on our food. Some of the issues explored are food irradiation, antibiotic resistance, as well as sustainable alternatives. To download a PDF version of the newsletter, go to our website, http://www.farmaid.org, and click on the newsletter link under features.

thanks,
FARM AID

Hein Beek's Country Play List From The Netherlands
Monday July 15th, 9:53PM CST updated

FOR GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC
Presentatie: Hein Beek
Playlist 2nd hour d.d. 9-07-2002 Cable 103.3 MHz FM 106.2 MHz Hein Beek P. de Swartstr. 30 1333 NH Almere The Netherlands Tel/Fax 036 5324057 E-mail: Hein.Beek@akn.nl HILVERSUM radio & televisie

Bobby Cryner & Dwight Yoakam I don't care Epic
Duane Michaels Put your head on my shoulder Top Notch
Johnny Lee Victims of the pretty things in life Cema
Ray Pillow One too many memories Allegiance
Bill Haley That's how I got to Memphis Bear Family
Jack Greene & Jeannie Seely Wish I didn't have to miss you Edsel
The Louvin Brothers Send me the pillow Capitol
Bill Dessens Moonlight serenade BD
Frank Jansen Polished steel CountryDisc
Crissy Cummings Forever's come & gone Comstock
John Wayne Playboy BSW
Toni Price Rusty old Red river Antone's
Cory Morrow Better than being in love with you Write on
Daryle Singletary & Rhonda Vincent After the fire is gon Audium
Willie Nelson Waltz across Texas Bear Family
Freddy Lovvorn I'll Take the fall SWR
Bobby Atkins The last thing on my mind Thunder Bolt
Sarah Jory Deep in the heart of Texas Ritz
John Arthur Martinez A girl named Texas Jam
Kelly Willis One more time MCA
BR5-49 Pain, pain go away Arista
Mallary Hope & Justin Tyler Wilson Yodeler's dream Western Heart
Jack Ingram One lie away Lucky Dog
Rayburn Anthony You can't go wrong with love Texamericana
The Stevens Sisters I'll never say goodbye Rounder
Adolph Hofner & his Texans Brown eyed sweet F & A
Erica Jon My heart can't tell me no LSI
Scotty & Tommy Howard Smokey Mountain smoke E.H.King
Roger Wallace Rose Marie Lone Star
Tift Merritt I know him too Lost Highway
Gary P.Nunn A long way to go Campfire
Bad Bob & Dale Watson Stars on the sidewalk CD Tex
Pee Wee Whitewing I'll take Texas RJ
Heather Myles If the truth hurts Rounder
Hatchet Back to Bakersfield Kic-Soundtrack

thanks, Hein, our Pal in the Netherlands

HILL COUNTRY FLOODS ENDANGER DANCE HALLS
Friday July 5th, 6:19PM CST

The recent floods in the Hill Country, reaching 15 inches in some places, has caused heavvy damage to several old Honky Tonks.
Luckenbach was completely flooded with over a foot of water in the dance hall and bar/gift shop. The 150 year old blacksmith's shop and cotten gin were completely destroyed. The 4th of July celebration was delayed.
It is reported that heavy water is causing the evacuation of Helotes west of San Antonio and home of John T. Floore Country Store, one of Texas' most famous Honky Tonks.
Gruene Hall, which sits on the Guadalupe River just north of New Braunfels, is also in danger.

Gary Hickman
Monday June 10th, 9:42PM CST updated

Watch for this independant artist soon on Honky Tonk Texas, USA! A real rare treat: "Lysol and Bar Flies".

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A TEXAN
Thursday April 18th, 9:24PM CST

Dear Friends, Last year, I wrote a small piece about what it means to me to be a Texan. My friends know it means about damned near everything. Anyway, this fella asked me to reprint what I'd wrote and I didn't have it. So I set out to think about rewriting something. I considered writing about all the great things I love about Texas. There are way too many things to list. I can't even begin to do it justice. Lemme let you in on my short list. It starts with The Window at Big Bend, which in and of itself is proof of God. It goes to Lake Sam Rayburn where my Grandad taught me more about life than fishin, and enough about fishin to last a lifetime. I can talk about Tyler, and Longview, and Odessa and Cisco, and Abilene and Poteet and every place in between. Every little part of Texas feels special. Every person who ever flew the Lone Star thinks of Bandera or Victoria or Manor or wherever they call "home" as the best little part of the best state. So I got to thinkin about it, and here's what I really want to say. Last year, I talked about all the great places and great heroes who make Texas what it is. I talked about Willie and Waylon and Michael Dell and Michael DeBakey and my Dad and LBJ and Denton Cooley. talked about everybody that came to mind. It took me sitting here tonight reading this stack of emails and thinkin about where I've been and what I've done since the last time I wrote on this occasion to remind me what it is about Texas that is really great. You see, this last month or so I finally went to Europe for the first time. I hadn't ever been, and didn't too much want to. But you know all my damned friends are always talking about "the time they went to Europe." So, I finally went. It was a hell of a trip to be sure. All they did when they saw me was say the same thing, before they'd ever met me. "Hey cowboy, we love Texas." I guess the hat tipped em off. But let me tell you what, they all came up with a smile on their faces. You know why? They knew for damned sure that I was gonna be nice to em. They knew it cause they knew I was from Texas. They knew something that hadn't even hit me. They knew Texans, even though they'd never met one. That's when it occurred to me. Do you know what is great about Texas? Do you know why when my friend Beverly and I were trekking across country to see 15 baseball games we got sick and had to come home after 8? Do you know why every time I cross the border I say, "Lord, please don't let me die in _____"? Do you know why children in Japan can look at a picture of the great State and know exactly what it is about the same time they can tell a rhombus from a trapezoid? I can tell you that right quick. You. The same spirit that made 186 men cross that line in the sand in San Antonio damned near 165 years ago is still in you today. Why else would my friend send me William Barrett Travis' plea for help in an email just a week ago, or why would Charles Stanfield ask me to reprint a Texas Independence column from a year ago? What would make my friend Elizabeth say, "I don't know if I can marry a man who doesn't love Texas like I do?" Why in the hell are 1,000 people coming to my house this weekend to celebrate a holiday for what used to be a nation that is now a state? Because the spirit that made that nation is the spirit that burned in every person who founded this great place we call Texas, and they passed it on through blood or sweat to every one of us. You see, that spirit that made Texas what it is is alive in all of us, even if we can't stand next to a cannon to prove it, and it's our responsibility to keep that fire burning. Every person who ever put a "Native Texan" or an "I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as fast as I could" sticker on his car understands. Anyone who ever hung a map of Texas on their wall or flew a Lone Star flag on their porch knows what I mean. My Dad's buddy Bill has an old saying. He says that some people were forged of a hotter fire. Well, that's what it is to be Texan. To be forged of a hotter fire. To know that part of Colorado was Texas. That part of New Mexico was Texas. That part of Oklahoma was Texas. Yep. Talk all you want. Part of what you got was what we gave you. To look at a picture of Idaho or Istanbul and say, "what the Hell is that?" when you know that anyone in Idaho or Istanbul who sees a picture of Texas knows damned good and well what it is. It isn't the shape, it isn't the state, it's the state of mind. You're what makes Texas. The fact that you would take 15 minutes out of your day to read this, because that's what Texas means to you, that's what makes Texas what it is. The fact that when you see the guy in front of you litter you honk and think, "Sonofabitch. Littering on MY highway." When was the last time you went to a person's house in New York and you saw a big map of New York on their wall? That was never. When did you ever drive through Oklahoma and see their flag waving on four businesses in a row? Can you even tell me what the flag in Louisiana looks like? I damned sure can't. But I bet my ass you can't drive 20 minutes from your house and not see a business that has a big Texas flag as part of its logo. If you haven't done business with someone called AllTex something or Lone Star somebody or other, or Texas such and such, you hadn't lived here for too long. When you ask a man from New York what he is, he'll say a stockbroker, or an accountant, or an ad exec. When you ask a woman from California what she is, she'll tell you her last name or her major. Hell either of em might say "I'm a republican," or they might be a democrat. When you ask a Texan what they are, before they say, "I'm a Methodist," or "I'm a lawyer," or "I'm a Smith," they tell you they're a Texan. I got nothin against all those other places, and Lord knows they've probably got some fine folks, but in your gut you know it just like I do, Texas is just a little different. So tomorrow when you drive down the road and you see a person broken down on the side of the road, stop and help. When you are in a bar in California, buy a Californian a drink and tell him it's for Texas Independence Day. Remind the person in the cube next to you that he wouldn't be here enjoying this if it weren't for Sam Houston, and if he or she doesn't know the story, tell them. When William Barrettt Travis wrote in 1836 that he would never surrender and he would have Victory or Death, what he was really saying was that he and his men were forged of a hotter fire. They weren't your average every day men. Well, that is what it means to be a Texan. It meant it then, and that's why it means it today. It means just what all those people North of the Red River accuse us of thinking it means. It means there's no mountain that we can't climb. It means that we can swim the Gulf in the winter. It means that Earl Campbell ran harder and Houston is bigger and Dallas is richer and Alpine is hotter and Stevie Ray was smoother and God vacations in Texas. It means that come Hell or high water, when the chips are down and the Good Lord is watching, we're Texans by damned, and just like in 1836, that counts for something. So for today at least, when your chance comes around, go out and prove it. It's true because we believe it's true. If you are sitting wondering what the Hell I'm talking about, this ain't for you. But if the first thing you are going to do when the Good Lord calls your number is find the men who sat in that tiny mission in San Antonio and shake their hands, then you're the reason I wrote this tonight, and this is for you. So until next time you hear from me, God Bless and Happy Texas Independence Day. Bum Phillips Former Head Coach Houston Oilers

2002 Star Of Texas Fair & Rodeo
Tuesday March 12th, 8:38PM CST updated

The 2002 Star Of Texas Fair & Rodeo ain't The State Fair Of Texas in Dallas, but then it ain't bad either. With PCRA cowboy events and music from Tracy Byrd to Robert Earl Keen to Pat Green get on out to the Fair grounds for a great night.

MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COWBOYS
Thursday March 7th, 10:27PM CST

San Antonio singer/songwriter Geronimo Trevino, III laid these tracks down a couple of years ago with country music legends Hank Cochran and Grant Boatright creating a CD that equals one that you might take to that island along with Gram Parsons & Shotgun Willie. Geronimo is a fine song writer and a fantastic show man.
This CD has been missed & lost in the cloud of country music. One more time, listen, please: songs written by Hank Cochran, Geronimo, Dave Reese, Willie, Rick Peoples, Billy Don Burns, Grant Boatright, and ....man what else could you want. Find this CD. It is one of country music's lost treasures.
See our "Artists" button under Geronimo Trevino, III or our SHOP.

Johnny Paycheck FINALLY Has A New Release
Saturday February 16th, 10:53PM CST updated

23 songs from an Artist who, because of various comercial & personal reasons, missed out on the "Outlaw Boom" in spite of being one of the only true outlaws in the bunch. Johnny Paycheck, he played in Ray Price's band, with Willie later replacing his bass position.
Johnny's rough attitude often left him in various fixes, but with one of the great commercial sucesses, "Take This Job and Shove It" brought acclaim and #1 in the charts, along with million in law suits. Heck yeah. Say it how you mean it.
A minor incident in a bar with a .22 and another patron, left Johnny in limbo for awhile.
From this came one of country music's greatest songs, "Old Violin": "Tonight I feel like an old violin, soon to be put away and never played again".
Hear a clip on his web site. Get this, if just for all our brothers who are locked up and miss the Hill Country sunsets each night.

Star Of Texas Fair & Rodeo - Austin, Texas
Saturday February 16th, 10:26PM CST updated

March 2 - 16, 2002 in Austin, Texas, USA. PCRA quality rodeo with music each night from Toby Keith & Radney Foster on opening night, Sawyer Brown, Alabama, Tracy Byrd, Clay Walker, Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green and others.
Check their web site for events, days, times and "meet & greets" with the artists.
Always a great rodeo, Austin style!

The Texas Music Chart
Saturday February 16th, 10:14PM CST updated

The folks at The Texas Music Chart, especially Kathy Key , have done a great job of putting together a Music Chart and web site which supports the growing axis of country fans who lean towards the likes of Fowler, Morrow, the Robison's, REK, Alverson, Green and many other great artists.
Take a look. A good job.

Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill & Circus
Saturday February 16th, 9:56PM CST updated

Out on Hwy 71 North/West, out past Oak Hill & Bee Cave, close to the "Willie Nelson Music Colony", in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, along the Colorado River where it joins with the Pedernales River, is Willie's long time road manager & confidant Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
On any night you're liable to hear nearly anyone show up to pick. The monthly schedule is only a slight idea of what might take place. Past nights have had such drop ins as Willie (often), Merle Haggard, Billy Joe Shaver (a regular), Bobby Boyd (singer/songwriter), Kevin Fowler, Cory Morrow, Pat Green, Rusty Weir, Pauline Reese, and on and on. Stop in for a cool one, and you could end up having a life changing experience!
Check his web page or find him under our "Austin Scene" section.
Only in Texas and at Poodie's.
Tell him "Martin, Martin" said "hey".

Austin Music Scene
Friday February 15th, 9:24PM CST updated

With several other excellent web sites listing venue dates, Honky Tonk Texas, USA usually just sticks to music news and highlights. BUT, this next month requires a bit more. In no logical order, here we go:Leo Kottke at The Paramount on Feb. 15; Antone's: Vallejo on Feb 15, Lounge Lizards & The Gourds on Feb16, Omar on the17, Buddy Guy on 2/21 & 22, Dennis Quaid April 12 & 13; Catus Cafe: John Gorka on Feb 15, Bruce Robison on the 16th, a real special with Roger McQuinn on the 20 (The Byrds!), Rodney Crowell on Feb 21, Willis Alan Ramsey on March 1, Said Cleaves on Mar 3, and Butch Hancock on March 9th, get in line soon!; Give Momo's a try on 6th Street with shows like Reckless Kelly on Feb 18th; La Zona Rosa has a good month with Bob Schneider on Feb 17 with a batch of other great artists for the Teoboy Benefit Bloodrive, Sara Hickman on the 22nd, and Cory Morrow on the 23rd; Here's the biggie:Willie Nelson & The Gourds at Stubb's on March 7,8,& 9, Bobby Boyd on the8th of March,& Craig Dillingham on the 9th of March. Sounnds like Willie's Spicewood community has moved back into Austin! Just a few more: Chris Wall on Feb 15 at The Broken Spoke (one of the best shows in town), then Alvin Crow on Sat the 16th of Feb. for some fine fiddlin' and a little rock 'n roll. I'm tired of typing , so Dylan is at the Erwin Center sometime.
Ain't it great to live in Austin! Shame Waylon isn't here.

Steve "Red" Reider Album Release
Friday February 15th, 8:29PM CST

It's a little early, but Steve "Red" Reider's debut album will be released on March 18. See Steve's link below.

HAPPY VALENTINE DAY
Thursday February 14th, 9:50PM CST

Happy Valentine Day to all from Honky Tonk Texas, USA, especially Jessi Coalter.

Waylon Jennings Dies
Thursday February 14th, 11:33AM CST updated

Waylon Jennings, a major part of "The Outlaw" movement in country music in the 1970's and 80's with Willie Nelson , died on Wednesday, the 13th of Feburary, at his home in Arizona. His wife, Jessi Coalter was at his side. Waylon had recently had heart surgery and problems with diabetes
. He had 60 albums and 16 number one songs including "Luckenbach" ("Back To The Basics of Life") which made the hill country hamlet famous. Waylon was recently part of "The Highway Men" with Willie, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. He started his career at 14 and soon was playing bass for Buddy Holly. He was 64.
Another Hero rides into the sunset.

Chicks, Rimes & Coolidge at Olympics.
Friday January 25th, 8:39PM CST

The Dixie Chicks, LeAnn Rimes, Rita Coolidge and The Deseret String Band/Bunkhouse Orchestra will take part in opening ceremonies Feb. 8 for 2002 Olympic Winter Games. This should help show the World our true Country roots.

Freddie Fender Transplant Sucessful
Thursday January 24th, 7:22PM CST updated

Freddie Fender underwent a kidney transplant today with apparent successful results. The donor, his 21 year old daughter, is also doing well. Freddie, who is 64, has had problems with diabetes and hepatitis C.
Freddie is known for his work with the Texas Tornados as well as for songs such as "Before The Next Tear Drop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights".
He has been nominated for a Grammy on Feburary 27 in Best Latin Pop album.
The best to you Freddie and God Bless you.

Freddie Fender to have Transplant
Wednesday January 23rd, 10:28AM CST

Freddy Fender will have his kidney transplanted tomorrow, January 24, 2002. Freddy has had such hits as "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and "Before the Next Teardrop Falls." He was also a founding member of The Texas Tornados with Doug Sahm and Augie Meyers.
God Bless you, Freddie

Honky Tonk Texas Gift Shop
Monday January 21st, 11:09PM CST updated

Don't forget that you can shop from right here through Amazon.com for most artists presented in the web site (if not e-mail the artist for their tunes). To order from Amazon, just look for the "Gift Shop" link on the artit's page and in only 3-5 days or less, and on and on will be knocking at your door step.
Enjoy from Honky Tonk Texas, USA.

Johnny Rodriguez has new record deal
Monday January 21st, 11:09PM CST

Johnny Rodriguez has signed a record deal with Nashville-based Sunbird Records. Rodriguez has recorded the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice song “I Don’t Know How to Love You.” You may remember the song from the film/play "Jesus Christ Superstar." The song is produced by Nelson Larkin and was distributed on CDX last week.

Champ Hood CD Released
Sunday January 20th, 10:34PM CST updated

Two months after his death Champ Hood, Austin's most unknown famous musician, has his first CD released, "Bon Haven". Champ had played with over 50 artists in his career and was the musical host at Threadgill's Wednesday night "Open Mike" (which Jimmie Dale Gilmore had previously led). Champ was a member of "Uncle Walt's Band" with David Hood and Walter Hyatt in quieter days in Austin at Threadgill's and The Waterloo Ice Houses.
Get this to remember some great music and a great guy.
(512) 443-7389 South Congress Records

Honky Tonk Angels' Music Channel
Saturday January 19th, 7:09PM CST updated

This is a great site with lots of links mainly to the female artists from Kitty Wells to Toni Price.... Many great videos too. Check her out. A special Champ Hood tribute section, videos and links.See our "Texas Music" section.

South Austin Man Invents Wrench
Monday January 14th, 2:53PM CST updated

Austin American-Stateman's most eloquent writer and South Austin humorist, John Kelso, reports that "It's hard to say which end of the wrench Pat Bentley invented is really the business end."
"Bentley, an Austin mechanic and a former race-car driver, has come up with a stainless-steel tool called the Longneck Wrench. One end fits a 9/16th-inch nut and is meant for working on your truck. The other end is for opening beer bottles. So, at .95, this is the perfect gift for the person who wants to tune up his truck and himself at the same time."
"'It started out as kind of a lark, and kinda one of those things that you just have to do,' said Bentley, 59, who manages a flatbed and dump-truck repair shop for Henna Chevrolet on North Interstate 35. 'I hope it takes off and sells like Viagra.'"
"So far, Viagra is leading. About 1,000 to 1,500 Longneck Wrenches have been sold."
thanks again, Kelso.

Ponty Bone: Still Hot in 2002
Saturday January 12th, 12:53AM CST updated

From our friend pb:
"All right, this is a new year; the future looks bright ahead, yet ...how long has it been since you've been out to see us? Anyway,our band is hot and we're going to play some scorching gigs in 2002. As many of you out there know, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday,) is the 12th of Feburary, and we'll be all over Austin and San Antonio, including ... Parades! Call our office at (512) 443-7952 for info on bookings. Bye for now & check out our web site."
As Ponty says, get out and support our great local Artists.

Texas State History Museum
Sunday January 6th, 9:54PM CST updated

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at MLK at N. Congress in Austin, is not only a great museum but an educational and entertainment center based on three levals: Land, Idenity and Opportunity with a full floor for each segment of our favorite subject, Texas.
The museum has the only IMAX theater in Austin with revolving shows, and the Texas Spirit Theater with live performances.
Check the web links below for a wealth of information.
Pay it a visit, if only for one of Texas' staunchest past legislators, Bob Bullock.
Once again, Only in Texas

The South Austin Culture Club
Monday December 31st, 11:39PM CST updated

The South Austin Culture Club is dedicated to promoting and preserving the unique lifestyle and culture of South Austin, Texas. Take a look and don't miss the next Billion Bubba March!

HAPPY NEW YEARS
Sunday December 30th, 11:23PM CST updated

Honky Tonk Texas, USA wishes all you cowboys and cowgirls the best for the coming year.

Let's all get out and support our fantastic local artists and the amazing historical Honky Tonks within an easy drive from Austin, Texas in any direction. Pick a direction and get goin'.

Only in TEXAS!

(please drive careful)

Robert Earl Keen's New Years
Sunday December 30th, 11:22PM CST updated

New Year's Eve at "The Austin Music Hall" with Robert Earl Keen and Eleven Hundred Springs. This outta be another wild night. Get your tickets real soon.

(512) 263-4146 for Info

MERRY CHRISTMAS from HONKY TONK TEXAS, USA
Monday December 24th, 8:53PM CST

West 37th Street Lights & Other Area Holiday Lights
Tuesday December 18th, 9:53PM CST updated

There have been Christmas-tree lights on West 37th Street since about 1980 now. The tradition was started by our grand poobah of lights, Jamie, who strung up about 14 strands of lights on his house one year. At the time, he thought that was a lot. Pretty soon, the guy across the street, Bob, was doing likewise. One year they ran a string of lights from one house to the next, and things snowballed from there.
For those new to the area, this is a must, BUT walk to really enjoy it.

Virtually Anywhere's Holiday Lights Tour
Tuesday December 18th, 9:25PM CST updated

Fantastic! This is really it when it comes to locating the best holiday lights in central Texas. From South Austin to Johnson City, to Marble Falls & Cedar Park, then back to Central Austin and West 37th Street all with the King Of Lights Virtual Tour.
This might even make you want to put the family in the car for a beautiful season drive. Leave early enough for the Fall sunsets as you head west out Hwy 290 towards Johnson City.
Enjoy and Joy from Honky Tonk Texas, USA and HonkyTonk.com, all year long.

Holiday Greetings from Honky Tonk Texas, USA
Tuesday December 18th, 9:24PM CST updated

Shop Here

Use our web site for all your Holiday shopping.

"Ship First Class Tomorrow": Honky Tonk Texas USA, an interactive CD-rom about the Texas Hill Country dancehalls and artists, is a great gift. The viewer is allowed to travel throughout the old halls, listen to many songs by famous artists, view hundreds of rare photos, and explore the history of these amazing places. Highly suggested.(See CD-ROM Button to left or link below)

The Gift Shop Button to the left will take you to an area of the web site to order cd's, books, videos and many other items through Amazon.(see Button or Amazon link above)

Many of the featured artists and Ledgends have links on their pages which allow for ordering. (or a Gift Shop link)

There you have it. Now sit back, grag a cool drink and shop away. Impress your "foreign" friends whether from Europe or California with true Texas gifts sent to your or their door. You can't beat that!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Texas Gold by Dekker Malone
Tuesday December 11th, 11:10PM CST updated

A new novel by the author of "Nashville Gold", set in the Texas Hill Country with the main character being a songwriter who had a song stolen. Obviously a local job! Take a look at his web site. See our Amazon link above to order.

Farm Aid Needs Your Help
Friday December 7th, 9:43PM CST updated

Farmers and Ranchers deserve fair prices and open markets, free from monopoly. Consumers deserve the right to know where their food comes from.
The Senate may vote on the farm bill as early as Dec 1.
The U.S. Senate is about to debate and vote on the Farm Bill that will be in effect for at least the next five years. Lobbyists for meatpackers, grain traders and corporate mega-farms are doing everything possible to make sure that nothing is done to curb their economic power over independent family farmers.
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Take Action Today
Please check the Farm Aid Web site. Call both senators from your state. You can reach them through the Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121
If you do not know who your senators are, call us at 1-800-FARM-AID. Thank you for your support!
The Staff at Farm Aid

Beatle George Harrison Dies
Friday November 30th, 5:19PM CST updated

"here comes the sun, here comes the sun, and i say it's all right.........."

George Harrison (1943 - 2001) died yesterday after suffering from cancer. George was the lead guitar player and a songwriter for the Beatles. He created one of the first large benefit concerts with "The Concert For Bangladesh" (East Pakistan) on August 1, 1971 with Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and many others. George brought country music to the ears of many young "rock 'n roller's" when he added "Matchbox" by Carl Perkins to the Beatles first album, which should open the doors wide to "Hillbilly Heaven" for him.

"there's something in the way you moved us.........."

Texas Trilogyis one of the best works ever written about life in rural Texas. It's been said that it's "Fromholz Fault". If you're not from Texas, please listen and see "Y".
"Six o'clock silence of a new day beginning, is heard in the small Texas town, like a signal from nowhere the people who live there are up and moving around, cause there's bacon to fry and there's bisquits to bake, on the stove the Salvation Army won't take, you open the windows and you turn on the fan, cause it's hotter than hell when the sun hits the land; Walter and Fanny well they own the grocery that sells most all that you need, they've been and up and workin' since early this morning, they've got the whole village to feed, they put out fresh eggs, through bad ones away, that rotted because of the heat yesterday, the store is all dark so you can't see the flies, that settle on round steak and last Monday's pies.............."

Zydeco King Dies
Sunday May 6th, 10:51PM CST updated

Wilson 'Boozoo' Chavis passed away this morning around 6:30 am at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas. He was 70 years old. He had been in the hospital since Sunday, April 29 after suffering a mild heart attack in his hotel room. His last performance was at the Austin Swamp Romp on Saturday evening. God bless Boozoo. Austin and the world loves you.

Austin Trail Maps
Friday May 4th, 11:16PM CST

Great maps of most of Austin's great hike and bike trails including the fantastic Barton Creek Geenbelt Trail & the Town Lake Trail. Print out and "hit the trails". It's Austin, afterall.

HonkyTonkTx.com Forum
Thursday May 3rd, 11:39PM CST

Check out our user friendly "Forum" section:
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Just "Cut & Paste" your band's scheldules or your personal opinions on anything you gosh darn want to. Please, ladies do use our site!

Remembering a Friend
Thursday May 3rd, 11:37PM CST

Speakin' of rough language, remember what Manny at Texas Hatter's said, "No cussing when a lady was in the room". Man, we miss Manny (we love you buddy), but my hats are still in great shape.
Try this for a bluebonnet tour, out to Texas Hatters in Buda, Overpass Road on IH-35 South of Austin, just a little.
Say hello from us to Norma & Jolene & family & friends.
Ask about my "Hog Hat" Manny converted to a "Longhorn Hat" (still on display!). Now that takes real talent!

FARM AID 2001 -- SAVE THE DATE!!
Monday April 30th, 9:40PM CST updated

The date and place for Farm Aid 2001 have been publicly announced:
DATE: Saturday, September 29, 2001
PLACE: Verizon Wireless Music Center
Noblesville, Indiana
Additional information about the concert and the date of ticket sales will be updated. STAY TUNED!!
The Willie Nelson 10K for Farm Aid on Sunday, October 21, 2001 in Austin, Texas is sponsored by New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., Runner's World, RunTex, and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation. Following the 10K race and 5K Fun Walk/Run, Willie will treat the event participants to a post-race concert.
Stay Tuned for more information on Farm Aid 2001!
If you are a farmer who needs help, or you want information about what FARM AID does to help farmers use: farmhelp@farmaid.org
If you have a question about making a donation, purchasing merchandise or membership use: memberservices@farmaid.org
If you are a member of the press use: press@farmaid.org
If you have a question that doesn't fall into any of the above categories use: info@farmaid.org

The Backyard Opens June 11th
Monday April 30th, 9:38PM CST updated

Another great year ahead..............

23rd Old Pecan Street Festival
Monday April 30th, 9:32PM CST updated

May 5th & 6th, 2001....One of the most outstanding & fun events in the jam packed Austin Spring calendar. Folks travel from across the country to display their handicrafts and, being Austin, plenty of free music is heard all the time. Grab a turkey ley, a Shiner, a painting made entirerly from spray cans of paint, and hear some great tunes. Once again, only in Austin.

38th Annual Eeyore's Birthday Party
Thursday April 26th, 10:52PM CST updated

Eeyores Birthday Party is a fund-raiser to benefit non-profit groups in Austin. These groups will be selling hot and cold food (including vegetarian), soft drinks, juices and spring water, domestic and imported beer. Look for commemorative Eeyore cups and T-shirts.
Saturday, April 28, 2001, 1pm - 6pm

Schlotzsky's 5K Bun Run
Thursday April 26th, 10:28PM CST

Sunday, April 29th - an annual event of runners and Austin characters. Butler Shores (Riverside & Lamar) at 8am.

"Updated" Stubb's 5th Anniversary Party
Tuesday April 24th, 11:31PM CST updated

Stubb's 5th Anniversary Party is still a bit down the line, but this one might require some "training". Willie Nelson will highlight two nights on Wednesday May 16th and Thursday May 17th. The Damnations will open on Wednesday and The Gourds will join the activities on Thursday. Willie & The Gourds. That'll be a real trip. The next night, May 18th, Delbert McClinton will be back in town to make for a great week of real Texas music. Call for tickets on these shows soon. (512) 480-8341. View these Artists' links and Stubb's preview & info on HonkyTonkTx.com.

Antone's
Tuesday April 24th, 11:15PM CST updated

More good stuff:
Roger Creager & Clay Blaker on Thursday, April 26th;
James Cotton & Angela Strehli (yeah!) on Friday, April 27th (make this one - it's Lil' Willie's B'day))
Reckless Kelly on Saturday, April 28th
AND Lucinda Williams & Doyle Bramhall II on May 11th.
See HonkyTonkTx.com's link to Antone's below.

Waterloo Park
Tuesday April 24th, 11:01PM CST updated

Waterloo Park has become the hottest outdoor venue in Austin and it's still in the cool of Spring:
Swamp Romp Saturday, April 28th with C.J. Chenier, Ponty Bone, Boozoo Chavis, Chubby Carrier, Steve Riley, Geno Delafose and many more. Also boiled crawfish, fried shrimp, Alligator-on-a-stick, Boudin, catfish, and more Cajun good stuff. Noon 'til 10pm.
3rd Annual KGSR Blues Festival Saturday, May 19th. This will be a real gas, with Ray Charles, The Robert Clay Band, Jimmie Vaughn, Guy Forsyth, Toni Price and much more good blues.

The Shiner/Waterloo Records Top 10
Tuesday April 24th, 11:00PM CST updated

The Shiner/Waterloo Records Top 10 chart is right on this week: 1.Bob Schneider 2.Charlie Robison 3.Jimmy LaFave 4.Shawn Colvin 5.Shaver 6.Old 97's 7. Los Super Seven 8. Delbert McClinton 9.Double Trouble 10.Pat Green/Cory Morrow. Any new arrivals from California who are planning a "Texas" party soon, take this list and check out our links to these Artists on HonkyTonkTx.com. This'll get you to Amazon.com. You'll have a rip-roaring time. (you might add "Shotgun Willie" and anything by Chris Wall).

Now It's Poodie's Fault
Tuesday April 24th, 8:20PM CST

After Brian Burns' drive down from Dallas, he must have been just "Too Hot for Spicewood", (or is that Sisterdale?). Brian was to play "Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill" in Spicewood, not far from the Willie Nelson's enclave, but the locals closed 'em down. Unfortuneately Poodie was on the road with Willie, 'cause he's a big man with a kind and gentle heart (or else he'll kick your ass) and he'd certainly settled the problem. Poodie's has become one of "the" spots in the Hill Country, no telling who'll show up. Hopefully Brian will be back soon. See his link under "Texas Music/Artists".

Willis Alan Ramsey
Friday April 13th, 12:23AM CST

Willis Alan Ramsey is one of the true legends of Austin Music. He'll be at The Catus at UT on April 21st. Willis Alan opened one of the first independent recording studios in Austin in the late 1970's with the financial support of Shelter Records (Leon Russell). While it wasn't much of a financial sucess, it gave Austin a creative push which was needed at the time. Don't miss a great show from a true Austin hereo.

.....from Stubb's
Thursday April 12th, 11:54PM CST updated

Stubb's has a few great weeks ahead (besides The 5th Anniversary Party on 5/16 & 5/17 with Willie). Catch this: The Flatlanders on 4/20, the gourds on 4/20 and Taj Mahal on 5/4.

Bayou Boogie
Friday April 6th, 2:08PM CST updated

The 3rd Annual Bayou Boogie will be at Waterloo Park Sunday April 8th from 12 noon - 10 PM. This one will be great with our buddy Ponty Bone,The Radiators, Zydeco Travelers and more. Enjoy live Crawfish, fried Shrimp, Alligator-on-a-stick, Boudin, Crab Balls, Rattlesnake and other Cajun delights! Only at the gate. Tell Ponty Honky Tonk Texas said "Hey".

Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill
Thursday April 5th, 9:01PM CST updated

If you haven't made it out to Poodie's yet (Willie's long time road manager) it's darn time. No telling who'll show up from Willie, Merle, Freddie Powers, Billy Joe Shaver, Bobby Boyd, Jimmy Lee Jones (every Wednesday with an open mike), etc. At 22308 Hwy 71 West in Spicewood, Texas. 512-264-0318. Tell Poodie Martin, Martin said "Hey Big Fella".

Old Settler's Music Festival
Thursday April 5th, 8:52PM CST

TheOld Settler's Music Festival is on at Stone Mountain in Dripping Springs from Friday April 6th til Sunday the 8th. Highlighting will be The Charlie Daniels Band, John Hartford, Peter Rowan, Jim Lauderdale, and many more. Info at web site or 512-346-1629.

Jimmie Dale Gilmore at The Catus
Thursday April 5th, 8:44PM CST

Sorta hate to advertise this one. It'll be packed enough. But, Friday (April 6th), two shows at 7:30 & 10 PM, with a special guest. Gosh, wonder who will be coming in from Alpine, Texas? Get in line early.

Wally's Possum Creek Bar & Grill
Thursday April 5th, 8:38PM CST

Give Wally's a chance with Mike Blakely on Saturday (April 7th) and Kevin Fowler on April 14th. Located at 7705 FM 1105 off exit 972 from IH-35. 512-869-1080.

The Broken Spoke
Thursday April 5th, 8:33PM CST

James White keeps it going with Alvin Crow on Friday (April 6) and Don Walser on Saturday (April 7) at Austin's own Broken Spoke. Come early for the best Chicken Fried Steak in town. Always a great time at "The Spoke".

AMSTERDAM NEW MUSIC CONFERENCE
Wednesday April 4th, 9:10AM CST updated

The AMSTERDAM NEW MUSIC CONFERENCE is pleased to announce that they are extending the early deadline for early registration for the October 17-20 music conference.
A2A Access to Amsterdam International Music Conference, PH +31 20 3202120, FX +31 20 3202119, MAIL: info@A2Amusic.com, www.A2Amusic.com, PO Box 2585, 1000 CN Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hein Beek will be in heaven!

4th Of July Goatroast!!!!!
Wednesday April 4th, 9:05AM CST

The word is that the Red Headed Stranger's "Goatroast" on July 4th is back to Luckenbach,.....but then last year it moved a week before the show. Time will tell. Regardless, it'll be a blast this year.

Band of the Week (& great web tunes)
Friday March 23rd, 9:40PM CST

T.C. Taylor & The Family Cow
A lot of good Artists are catching on that their exposure by posting songs on their web sites.....makes them money. Great job by a great Artist. Get their Cd & go see 'em now. Don't wait for us to say we told you so.

Legislature Honors Sir Doug Sahm
Saturday March 17th, 8:49PM CST updated

On a positive note, Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer is introducing a memorial resolution for Sir Doug, who passed away from a heart condition in late 1999, and Representative Barry Telford simultaneously bringing up a resolution honoring Sahm's band the Texas Tornados. Along with sons Shawn and Shandon Sahm and other family members, Fischer's assistant said at press time that several of the surviving Tornados were expected to attend the ceremony.
(Webmaster note: A done deal, thanks to all, hey Doug!)

Welcome SXSW
Wednesday March 14th, 12:16AM CST

Welcome to the Live Music Capital of the World....Eat, Drink and meet Mary Lou! Get that chicken fried steak at the Broken Spoke (don't worry they won't run out), eat all of the best Tex-Mex in the world in East Austin and along South 1st St (and others)....now , if you think you are ready, grab your pass, and hit the clubs (hey, please remember our bartenders, waitresses and security people.... these folks are the best and enable you to have an Austin Blast. Enjoy!!!! See you next year.
Check our various web pages for venues, restaurants, band times and all else.

Take a Sneak Peak at Classic Photos & Music
on Honky Tonk Texas, USA CD-ROM Documentary
Sunday March 11th, 2:20AM CST updated

See a clean shaven, leather clad Willie Nelson at Floore Country Store in 1969 along with other examples of the beautiful, historic and interesting photographs included in the CD-ROM documentary "Honky Tonk Texas, USA". This amazing CD-ROM explores 27 of Texas' Hill Country's great Honky Tonks, with over 50 Artists from Texas fiddle master Pappy Selph (Orange Blossom Special-1931) to Jerry Jeff Walker: rare photos (400), classic songs (50) and indebt bios of the Artists and personal histories of the Halls (27). This web site is but an example of the quality of the graphics and sound of the CD-ROM.

Petition for Sir Doug
into the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame
Saturday March 10th, 10:13PM CST updated

Betty Ritter (tattoolady_01@hotmail.com) has started a petition to include Doug Sahm into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. A wonderful idea for a man who.........well you know. thanks Betty, great idea & thought.

Austin Panhandlers
...its only illegal if they cuss you
after you refuse to give them money -
Only in Austin
Friday March 9th, 9:18PM CST

As Spring approaches in Austin, the Panhandlers return as do the Congress Avenue bats and the co-eds in halter tops or less! And then there is SXSW and Jerry Jeff Walker's Birthday events. What a life. Remember, Austin's brand new International Airport with flights leaving for pretty near anywhere at any time. Ask any cabbie for info, hey tip these folks and the bar people... this is their livelyhood and there're darn good at it. Why else would you be here? Welcome & enjoy, from Honky Tonk Texas, USA.

SouthBySouthWest Music & Film Festival
Sunday March 4th, 11:27PM CST updated

Austin's music & film event of the year. See our "Austin Scene" area for more information and scheldules for music, films, free events and even more. March 9-18.

Star Of Texas Fair & Rodeo Time
Friday March 2nd, 12:19AM CST updated

Every spring, March 3rd - March 17th, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo (STFR) takes place on the grounds of the Travis County Exposition Center in Austin, Texas. The STFR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Central Texas students by providing academic scholarships, educational programming, and career development funding. The PRCA Rodeo, musical concerts, carnival, livestock show, youth fair, parade, BBQ Cook-Off, Star of Texas Family Fun Runs, Cowboy Breakfast and other activities that occur throughout the two week event provide entertainment to the Austin area while supporting our mission. Also see great Artists such as Robert Earl Keen and Willie Nelson.

Old Settler's Music Festival Dates Announced
Thursday March 1st, 11:14PM CST

Bluegrass, blues, folk, acoustic jazz, and alternative country take center stage at this 14 year-old outdoor festival that is fast-becoming one of the premiere gatherings of American roots music. Nestled in the beautiful Texas hill country near Austin, the festival is renowned for its unbeatable Texas-friendly style and ambiance.

Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute
Thursday March 1st, 10:38PM CST updated

"For The Sake Of The Song"
Catus Cafe, UT Union, 24th & Guadalupe, Wednesday March 7th
Butch Hancock and the usual suspects!
Butch Hancock on Thursday March 8th and Said Cleaves on March 21st. (512) 475-6515

Explore UT
Thursday March 1st, 10:28PM CST updated

Saturday, March 3, 2001 from noon 'til 6 P.M. Explore the adventure and learning at one of the World Class Institutions. Tower Tours are availiable. A great chance to see "The University". All visitors can become "Official UT Explorers" and enjoy special benefits commemorating your day of high adventure. Pick up your free Explore UT passport at Information Tents. Look for "Passport Stamp" signs across the campus to get your passport stamped once you have visited an area. Collect different stamps as you trek across UT's "Forty Acres." By the end of the day, you'll have a colorful record of your journey. On presenting your passport at the University Co-op Bookstore (2244 Guadalupe location only), "Official Explorers" with three or more stamps will receive a free Explore UT T-shirt while supplies last.

Townes Unknown Facts,
and ashamed so!
Tuesday February 27th, 5:10PM CST updated

"A friend of mine told me that you once nearly joined The 13th Floor Elevators. Is that so?" Townes Van Zandt: "Well, I lived with Roky Erickson, who was the lead singer. He was like a brother of mine. He decided I should play bass. And I don't play bass. I told him, "Roky, I don't play bass." And he said, "You play guitar, you can play bass." So I went and bought a bass, and Tommy Hall and Danny the drummer came all the way from Houston down to Austin to meet the new bass player. (chuckles) We're drivin' to a Dunkin Donuts or somewhere and Tommy Hall says, "Townes, what kinda bass you play?" I said "I play a cherry Gibson," which I got the day before. And he said "No, I mean who do you play like?" I said, "I'm not sure." And he said "I mean what style do you play?" And I said "I dunno, I've never played the bass before." (laughs) And it was just like screech! "Roky!" And Roky's crazier than me, y'know. Screech! "Roky! I wanna talk to you!" And they dropped me off back at the commune and took Roky out and talked to him, and that's as close as I ever got to playing with The 13th Floor Elevators, heh, heh, heh."
from Scram Magazine #4

Honky Tonk Forum now online!
Monday February 26th, 10:26PM CST updated

We've added a new message board discussion section to our web site. The Honky Tonk Forum allows you to discuss Texas Music, dance halls and Austin clubs and resturants with other Honky Tonk Texas, USA visitors. The forum also has a special section for event and show date announcements. Try out the forum and join in the discussion!

NASCAR Champion Dale Earnhardt
in Fatal Crash at The Daytona 500
Tuesday February 20th, 6:27PM CST updated

God Father of Stock Car Racing Dies at 49.
Seven time Winston Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt died Sunday in a crash on the final lap at the NASCAR Daytona 500. Dale was blocking for his team mate and his son, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. They finished number one and two without knowing what was happening a few feet behind them. Dale will be buried in the piney woods of Huntersville, North Carolina. Stock car racing comes from the same Southern roots and blood as does real Country music and good Rock 'n Roll. Take it easy folks, we're lossing a lot of good folks lately. God Bless you, Dale.

Austin Americana
Tuesday February 20th, 6:26PM CST updated

Covering the best in Americana Music including: traditional country - honky tonk - rockabilly - western swing - country/western folk - roots rock - blues - new grass - local singer/songwriters - Texas AAA. Take a look. A well done site for the Austin Scene.

Moses Guest - Highlight Band
Tuesday February 20th, 6:25PM CST updated

If you haven't yet, give these guys a listen for free:

Eddy Shaver Fund
Tuesday February 20th, 6:25PM CST updated

Band members, and friends of Billy Joe Shaver have established a memorial fund in an attempt to help ease financial pressures. Specifically, the funds will be put towards funeral and associated costs. If you would like to contribute to the fund please make all donations payable to: Billy Joe Shaver P.O. Box 6695 Ft. Worth Texas 76115 U.S.A.

WELCOME TO HONKY TONK TEXAS, USA
Tuesday February 20th, 6:22PM CST updated

Welcome to a comprehensive and inclusive web site centered around the Music of The Great State of Texas. Many years have been spent either enjoying being part of Honky Tonk Texas, USA or researching the topic. From The Jacksboro Highway in the late fifties, Johnny's B-29 just across the Red River, that long drive out to Lubbock (or down to Padre Island), the magic of the Hill Country with its blends of various cultures, those late nights spent in the border towns, West Texas is for true cowboy music, while the East Texas Pines seem to whisle with some strange sound seeping out of the Louisana swamps, and the blues quitly grew into its own element in several small clubs along Hall & Deep Elm Streets in Dallas and in Houston, this is Texas Music.
Texas is big, but what matters has always been the musical blend of the various cultures which have influenced us over our long and proud history
Honky Tonk Texas, USA and its companion CD-ROM, was created with all of this not only in mind but in heart. Jump in for the ride of your life, Texas Music!
The site is divided into several sections basically based on the Artists, the Dance Halls, the Austin Scene and Restaurants, Honky Tonk Texas, USA CD-Rom and a Gift Shop, where many of the releases of the Artists can be purchased (through a direct link to the Artist's location on Amazon.com).
Many folks have contributed their talents from around the world to this documentary of Texas Music, and everyone one is welcome to join in. Send us suggestions as to Artists or anything else which you feel would make the site more comprehensive or enjoyable. All are welcome. Artists are always encouraged to send us their web links and information. All of the Artists might not BE from Texas, but they all have contributed to Texas music or have been deeply influenced by it. We attempt to maintain some form of organization, but....the nature of the element we are working in forces us away from the keyboard and onto the dance floor, leaving some work somewhat hazy! So, help us out. Thanks and enjoy.

Queen of the West Dies
Dale Evans 1912-2001
Wednesday February 7th, 6:02PM CST

"Happy Trails To You, Until We Meet Again"

Farm Aid Update
Sunday January 7th, 1:05AM CST updated

Family Farmers Need Your Help Today! It's about your Food... On November 28 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), at the request of the giant biotech company Aventis, is holding a public hearing about whether to retroactively approve the genetically modified StarLink corn – the source of a nationwide recall of over 300 food products. Many of you may have heard about the scandal in the news. Maybe some of you have been concerned that you may have eaten the Starlink corn. Starlink was approved by the EPA for non-human consumption only, meaning it could be fed to farm animals, used for non-food oil or ethanol. It accidentally was mixed with conventional corn at grain elevators throughout the mid-west. We need you to email the EPA and register your concern about approving Starlink for human consumption now that it's gotten loose in our food chain, rather than doing the appropriate testing to be sure it's safe. When you email your letter please specify that you want your comments copied and distributed to the panel members that will be hearing testimony on the November 28th hearing on StarLink corn. Direct your comments to: Mr. Paul Lewis, and send them directly to him: Lewis.Paul@epa.gov Some points you may wish to address in your comments might include: 1) If the EPA approves StarLink retroactively, the regulatory system seems to be bowing to the demands and interests of the corporate giants of the biotech industry; 2) The discussion whether or not to approve StarLink should address all concerns and potential threats (i.e. environmental, ethical, economical, etc.) that biotechnology in agriculture poses; 3) Until an independent and comprehensive assessment of the social, environmental, health, and economic impacts of GM seeds and agricultural products on consumers and farmers, no approval by the EPA should be granted. FARM AID is concerned about the growing use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture. The push to get farmers to use GM seeds by the biotech industry goes hand in hand with the growing concentration of America's food system into fewer and fewer hands. ONE MORE THING: Please notify FARM AID if you sent a letter to the EPA by sending an email to mark@farmaid.org FARM AID is developing an Urgent Action Email Network to circulate alerts and updates related to family farms. Please let us know if you would like to be contacted on future alerts.

GOD BLESS EDDY SHAVER
Tuesday January 2nd, 7:49PM CST updated

January 20, 1962 - December 31, 2000
Eddy Shaver was widely regarded by many as being a guitarist of equal capacity, quality and ability as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Saturday December 23rd, 7:01PM CST

Local Holiday Lights

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM HONKY TONK TEXAS, USA
Saturday December 16th, 9:06PM CST updated

ORDER YOUR TEXAS SEASONAL GIFTS FROM:

BUY A HAM, SAVE A FARM
Saturday December 16th, 9:04PM CST

Farm Aid is pleased to offer our supporters a very special opportunity. You may purchase an Applewood Smoked Ham from Niman Ranch and have either (on the whole ham) or (on the half) of your purchase contributed to Farm Aid through December 27. This premium ham is from hogs raised by a select group of small family farmers in the midwest. Niman Ranch hogs are raised with care, outdoors on pasture or in bedded pens for warmth and protection; they are fed the finest all natural feed, never waste or animal by-products and are raised without the use of any antibiotics or hormones. The hams are smoked over applewood chips for about 11 hours for tender, sweet tasting flavor. To purchase your holiday ham just go to http://store.nimanranch.com to visit the Niman Ranch E-Market. Select the ham you wish to purchase and be sure to type FARMAID in the box titled Contribution Code in the checkout area. We regret that Niman Ranch cannot send hams outside the United States. - Farm Aid

SWEEY MARY AID
Wednesday November 22nd, 6:10PM CST updated

Kinky Friedman Presents Sweet Mary Aid December 10, 2000
Benefitting Sweet Mary Hattersley in her fight against breast cancer.
In August 2000, Sweet Mary Hattersley, local fiddle teacher/heroine and matriarch of the Austin music scene, found out she had breast cancer. In October, people started to hear about it. On December 10, 2000, they will do something about it. On that day, at La Zona Rosa, Kinky Friedman and all Mary's friends, fans, students, family and well-wishers will present "Sweet Mary Aid," to help pay the high costs of her medical treatment. Kinky and Honorary Event Chairman John McCall, without whom this event would not happen, invite everyone to join them and Asleep at the Wheel, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Marcia Ball, Kelly Willis, Gary P. Nunn, Willis Alan Ramsey, The Austin Lounge Lizards, Mojo Nixon, Paul Ray, Derek O'Brien, Double Trouble, Bruce Robison, Jim Franklin, Kerry Awn, The Geezinslaws, Damon Bramblett and the Blazing Bows on the night of the 10th, as they both raise the bucks and celebrate one of Austin's most beloved musicians. The show kicks off at 8PM. It may never end. Making "Sweet Mary Aid" even more special, an afternoon of fun is planned for the kids, with a matinee from 3PM to 6PM. Expect some of the best pickin' this side of the twentieth century with The Gulf Coast Playboys, A-Town, Red Eye w/Bart Trotter, The High Rollers, The Manchaca All Stars, Wali Stopher, The Blazing Bows, plus Alvin Crow, Danny Levin and Amy Farris. Also expect kids games, arts, crafts and amusements. This show only ends because the evening's must begin. Food will be served by Threadgill's, whose Eddie Wilson is producing a commemorative Sweet Mary package of rare Burton Wilson photos, even rarer Greezy Wheel posters and the rarest gift of all, a CD of Mary's legendary all-day Thanksgiving 1972 jam at the Armadillo World Headquarters with The Grateful Dead, Doug Sahm and Leon Russell. These packages will be on sale at the event, proceeds, of course, to be given to "The Sweet Mary Fund". Tickets for the evening performance are . All-day tickets are . Both may be purchased through Star Tickets. The afternoon show is donation to be taken at the door. Doors open at 2PM for the matinee, and 7PM for the evening performance. For show information call La Zona Rosa at 512-263-4146. To purchase tickets call Star Tickets at 512-469-SHOW or 888-597-STAR. For press info call Cleve at 512-873-0249.

Shiner Brewery Bash
Wednesday October 4th, 5:03PM CST updated

Oct 14 in Shiner, Texas, "Home Of Shiner Beer"
Featuring Robert Earl Keen, Monte Montgomery, Charlie Robison, Kelly Willis, Trish Murphy, & The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

Daily Doin's
Thursday September 21st, 12:59PM CST updated

Artz Rib House: Sarah Elizabeth Campbell on Monday, September 25th.
Broken Spoke: Chris Wall on Fri September 22 and Debra Peters on Tues;
Cactus Cafe: Darden Smith on Fri and Bill & Bonnie Hearne on Wed the 27th;
Continental Club: Radney Foster on Thurs & Fri (with Hillbilly Boogiemen on Fri) and Dale Watson on Wed;
Donn's Depot: Chris Gage on Mon (great show);
Gino's Grill: Rusty Weir on Tues;
Gruene Hall: The Flatlanders on Thurs and Leon Russell on Fri;
Hilltop Bar & Grill: anything, anynight!;
Jovita's: Cornell Hurd on Thurs, LeRoi Bros. on Fri, and from Houston, Texas Sisters Morales on Sat (do not miss!!!).
Little Longhorn: Dale Watson & The Lone Stars on Thurs and Roy Heinrich & the Pickups on Fri.
Saxon Pub: Scrappy Jud Newcomb on Fri, Rusty Weir on Sat and Lisa Tingle on Tues;

Tribute To Gene Clark
Thursday September 21st, 12:59PM CST updated

On Tuesday The Continental Club, home of the Buck Owens Annual Birthday Bash, is hosting a tribute to Gene Clark who was an original Byrd and compadre of Gram Parsons, who wrote about his tragic death. So Tuesday night, with Freddy "Steady" Krc as host, join Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jon Dee Graham, Carla Olsen and probably a few spirits floating around.

EUROPEAN COUNTRY DJ VISITS AUSTIN
Thursday September 21st, 11:28AM CST

Well known DJ Hein Beek and his wife have arrived from The Netherlands with a flurry. From the Broken Spoke to Chuy's, they've already been hearing every band they can and enjoying our local Tex-Mex. Hein's from Radio Hilversum (106.2) where he has a Texas Music show. Many Austin artists send their new CD's directly to Hein for Euopean exposure. (Hein Beek, P.de Swartstr. 30, 1333 NH Almere, The Netherlands). Send him some country goodies from Austin. Welcome to Texas, folks.

Daily Doin's
Thursday September 14th, 6:53PM CST updated

"Saddle Up. It's a Good 'un"

Antone's: Vallejo on Fri Sept 15 & Sat the 16th-good guys, good show;
Broken Spoke: Cornell Hurd on a moonlight Friday night at "The Spoke." What else could life offer? Followed by legendary fiddler and "man about town Alvin Crow on Sat;
Catus-UT Union: Willis Alan Ramsey-2 shows on Sat;
Continental Club: music, music, and then Toni Price on Tues;
Gino's Grill: Mr. Rusty Weir on Tuesday in far South Austin where life is good;
Gruene Hall: Reckless Kelly on Sat and "The Amazing" Stephen Fromholz on Sun (make the drive!);
Jovita's: Cornell Hurd on Thu, Don Walser & The Pure Texas Band on Fri and Ponty Bone & The Squeezetones on Wed;
The Metro: Monte Mongomery & Lisa Tingle on Fri;
Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grille: Ponty (PB) Bone & The Squeezetones on Fri and Billy Joe Shaver (and Eddie!) on Sat;
Saxon Pub: Forlini & Cross (always great) on Thurs and Lisa Tingle on Tues;
Stubb's: Beta Fleck & the Flecktones on Thurs, Charlie Robison & Jack Ingram on Sat and Shawn Colvin on Wed;
Waterloo Icehouse (6th St): Toni Price on Sat;