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Country Music City Promotions is proudly to announce the winner of the Wrangler Retro Live at Billy Bob's Texas Recording Contest 2012
AND THE WINNER IS !!!!
SHY BLAKEMAN
Shy was nominated by KHKX in Midland, TX
Live at Billy Bob's Texas contest winner Shy Blakeman will recorda full length live CD/ DVDSee the show live July 6,2012
Country Music City Promotions wants to thank all the fans who made this possible. Congratulations Shy!
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23 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba
Jesse Harris & the Gypsy Sparrows Concert Recap - Kansas City 5/03/12
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Last night at Knucklehead's was Jesse Harris and the Gypsy Sparrows. This was my fourth time seeing them. Twice when they were the headliner, and two when they were opening.
I have been seeing them enough that I finally got to meet Jesse. He seemed like a cool dude, he said "You are much taller than I thought you would be," I get that all the time.
When I was talking to Jesse, I should have asked him how he describes his sound...maybe next time. It some sort of bluegrass swing with country mixed in. I love it because it rocks but is not just loud to be loud.
The play a mix of covers and originals....here is one of the originals, "June"...
Jesse mentioned they were working on the new album due out in August. He said he had a cool guest star he couldn't mention yet....I can't wait to hear who it is and the new music.
Another one of the originals, "Waylon Jennings Blues"...
I would highly recommend checking them out for anyone that likes this type of music. They are so fun and sound great. And they always seem to play cool venues or open for other good artists. I can't wait to see them again and to get more and more friends to come with me.
I have been seeing them enough that I finally got to meet Jesse. He seemed like a cool dude, he said "You are much taller than I thought you would be," I get that all the time.
When I was talking to Jesse, I should have asked him how he describes his sound...maybe next time. It some sort of bluegrass swing with country mixed in. I love it because it rocks but is not just loud to be loud.
The play a mix of covers and originals....here is one of the originals, "June"...
Jesse mentioned they were working on the new album due out in August. He said he had a cool guest star he couldn't mention yet....I can't wait to hear who it is and the new music.
Another one of the originals, "Waylon Jennings Blues"...
I would highly recommend checking them out for anyone that likes this type of music. They are so fun and sound great. And they always seem to play cool venues or open for other good artists. I can't wait to see them again and to get more and more friends to come with me.
Miranda Lambert "On Fire" Tour Recap - Kansas City 5/11/12
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Last night was Miranda Lambert, Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
First up was Jerrod Niemann. I am not sure how many times I have seen Jerrod, but when you have lost count you know he is someone I really like.
I was very excited to hear some new songs too. Not that I don't like the old ones but it seems like they have been around forever.
Here is one of the new one "Get on Up"...
It sounds like his new songs are influenced by New Orleans and Key West. Lots of island sounds and a jazzy horn section. It is different than most stuff you hear on the radio now so it sounds cool to me...
I am going to his fan club party with Lee Brice in a few weeks so I hope to hear some new cuts then...until then here is his current single, "Shinin' on Me"...
Next up was Chris Young...
He played one of his biggest hits right at the start, "Getting You Home"...a real crowd favorite.
Chris was working really hard to keep the crowd involved all night. He has plenty of songs that are faster but none of them are really singles yet..makes it hard to have lots of energy when your most popular songs are downers.
I got one of his more unknown songs, "Who's Gonna Take Me Home?" which was a pretty fun one...
Next up was Miranda Lambert and boy did she look beautiful...
At the moment of this concert, she has the #1 song in the country with "Over You" which is one of the best songs of her career..
During the middle of the show, she brought out the Pistol Annies....I really love them!
One of the songs I have never heard them do live was "Bad Example"...here it is...
Once the Pistol Annies killed it with a short set, it was time for Miranda to finish up the show...she came back looking ready to rock our faces off...
One of my favorite songs is "Famous in a Small Town"...it is so true...
She almost played one of my favorite songs off the new album, "Mother's Broken Heart"...it is so fun and seems like an autobiographic song...
Overall, it was such a great night. Miranda Lambert is one of the few women who can headline the Sprint Center and it will be exciting to see what she comes up with next...
First up was Jerrod Niemann. I am not sure how many times I have seen Jerrod, but when you have lost count you know he is someone I really like.
I was very excited to hear some new songs too. Not that I don't like the old ones but it seems like they have been around forever.
Here is one of the new one "Get on Up"...
It sounds like his new songs are influenced by New Orleans and Key West. Lots of island sounds and a jazzy horn section. It is different than most stuff you hear on the radio now so it sounds cool to me...
I am going to his fan club party with Lee Brice in a few weeks so I hope to hear some new cuts then...until then here is his current single, "Shinin' on Me"...
Next up was Chris Young...
He played one of his biggest hits right at the start, "Getting You Home"...a real crowd favorite.
Chris was working really hard to keep the crowd involved all night. He has plenty of songs that are faster but none of them are really singles yet..makes it hard to have lots of energy when your most popular songs are downers.
I got one of his more unknown songs, "Who's Gonna Take Me Home?" which was a pretty fun one...
Next up was Miranda Lambert and boy did she look beautiful...
At the moment of this concert, she has the #1 song in the country with "Over You" which is one of the best songs of her career..
During the middle of the show, she brought out the Pistol Annies....I really love them!
One of the songs I have never heard them do live was "Bad Example"...here it is...
Once the Pistol Annies killed it with a short set, it was time for Miranda to finish up the show...she came back looking ready to rock our faces off...
One of my favorite songs is "Famous in a Small Town"...it is so true...
She almost played one of my favorite songs off the new album, "Mother's Broken Heart"...it is so fun and seems like an autobiographic song...
Overall, it was such a great night. Miranda Lambert is one of the few women who can headline the Sprint Center and it will be exciting to see what she comes up with next...
Rodney Atkins/Gloriana Concert Recap - Kansas City 5/19/2
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Yesterday, our local radio station Q104 hosted the Downtown Hoedown. It was Rodney Atkins, Gloriana, Tyler Farr & Dustin Lynch. Full day of music and it was really fun!
First act up was Dustin Lynch. He is so new that I only knew that one song, but the ladies really loved him. He has the classic cowboy sound and look so what was not to love for them.
His big hit right now is "Cowboys and Angels", it is a really sweet song...
Judging by his autograph line, Dustin has a very positive future ahead of him...
Next up was Tyler Farr....I have seen him with Colt Ford and I have seen him solo. He does a really good job and he always has a ton of family there since he is from the area.
He has a huge hit with "Hot Mess" right now...it is such a true song and I am very happy for him...
Next up was Gloriana....they have a nice streak of good songs and it was good to see them again.
They played some new songs from their upcoming album. Here is one of them, "Can't Shake You"...
They have a really good sound with harmonies...it might not be the right venue for them because you really couldn't enjoy that. I saw them acoustic in December and I thought it was much better cause you could really hear how good they sounded...
The song currently on the radio "(Kissed You) Goodnight"...
And to end their night they played "Wanna Take you Home"...
After the long buildup, it was time for Rodney Atkins to come out...the place was nearly full and really pumped for him...
He played "Take a Back Road" right off....they have played the hell out of that song and I just never get sick of it...
He was really having fun with the audience. He spent time throwing out a ton of picks and just making sure everyone was involved the entire show...
With a daughter, I love "Cleaning this Gun"...I think every father relates to that one...
He has so many hits now, his show is really good. I don't really know any album cuts, but they were all good too.
Also, with a son I feel like I can really relate to "Watching You"...I see stuff my son does to be like me all the time...
Rodney got as close to the crowd as possible. He was constantly going from one side of the stage to the other...he even stood up on the barrier for a while...
And finally he played "If You're Going Through Hell"...he even through the mic into the crowd which I had never seen before. The crowd would then throw it back and give someone else a chance...
Overall, it was just a great day of country music...I love seeing all the artists and would recommend seeing them all if you have a chance..
First act up was Dustin Lynch. He is so new that I only knew that one song, but the ladies really loved him. He has the classic cowboy sound and look so what was not to love for them.
His big hit right now is "Cowboys and Angels", it is a really sweet song...
Judging by his autograph line, Dustin has a very positive future ahead of him...
Next up was Tyler Farr....I have seen him with Colt Ford and I have seen him solo. He does a really good job and he always has a ton of family there since he is from the area.
He has a huge hit with "Hot Mess" right now...it is such a true song and I am very happy for him...
Next up was Gloriana....they have a nice streak of good songs and it was good to see them again.
They played some new songs from their upcoming album. Here is one of them, "Can't Shake You"...
They have a really good sound with harmonies...it might not be the right venue for them because you really couldn't enjoy that. I saw them acoustic in December and I thought it was much better cause you could really hear how good they sounded...
The song currently on the radio "(Kissed You) Goodnight"...
And to end their night they played "Wanna Take you Home"...
After the long buildup, it was time for Rodney Atkins to come out...the place was nearly full and really pumped for him...
He played "Take a Back Road" right off....they have played the hell out of that song and I just never get sick of it...
He was really having fun with the audience. He spent time throwing out a ton of picks and just making sure everyone was involved the entire show...
With a daughter, I love "Cleaning this Gun"...I think every father relates to that one...
He has so many hits now, his show is really good. I don't really know any album cuts, but they were all good too.
Also, with a son I feel like I can really relate to "Watching You"...I see stuff my son does to be like me all the time...
Rodney got as close to the crowd as possible. He was constantly going from one side of the stage to the other...he even stood up on the barrier for a while...
And finally he played "If You're Going Through Hell"...he even through the mic into the crowd which I had never seen before. The crowd would then throw it back and give someone else a chance...
Overall, it was just a great day of country music...I love seeing all the artists and would recommend seeing them all if you have a chance..
Country Throwdown featuring Gary Allan Concert Recap - Kansas City 5/20/12
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Last night, the Country Throwdown came to Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (Sandstone) in Kansas City. The lineup included a ton of people and a long day, but it was really worth it.
When you first got there, you couldn't even go to your seats. You get sent out to a second stage to see some of the newest country acts which just made the day even better,
First up was Maggie Rose. She formally went by Margaret Durante that sang the song "Maybe Tonight". She is now doing new music...
Here is one of her new songs, "Preacher's Daughter"...
Next up is one of my favorite new artists, Florida Georgia Line. If you don't have their new EP, go get it before you finish reading the rest of this...
One of the songs on the EP is "Tip It Back"...
One of their songs is being recorded by Jason Aldean, "Black Tears". Would have liked to hear that one too...
Their newest single is "Cruise"....it is currently being played on Sirius XM and I hope it becomes a big summer hit...
Next up was Eric Paslay...I have seen him before and he is really great...
His current single is "If the Fish Don't Bite"...
Eric is a really successful songwriter. He has songs on Lady A, Dierks Bentley and he also wrote Jake Owen's #1 hit "Barefoot Bluejean Night". His current hit in writing is Eli Young Band's "Even if it Breaks Your Heart"...
Next up was Sunny Sweeney....she is not your typical country singer in a good way.
She is good at writing songs that have an edge to them with a little humor added in...Here is one of those "You Don't Know Your Husband Like I Do"...
She said she had just wrote this song about burning all her ex-husband's stuff in the back yard...it is called "Dirty Laundry"...
And then her song for the working man and woman, "Everyone Else Can Kiss My Ass"...
Next up, it was time to go down to the main stage. First up there was Corey Smith...
I have seen Corey two other times and it is impressive how every set is so different. I really like that, he even has completely new banter between the songs with not everyone has...
His biggest hit so far is "Twenty-One"...
Next up was Josh Thompson...I am not even sure how many times I have seen him. He was of my favorite new artists and I just like all of his songs...
He is currently working on a new album. He plays several of those during his set which makes me really look forward to them...
His current single is "Comin' Around"...
Next up was the final act...Gary Allan. It seems like they had some serious problems setting up the stage...there was over an hour between sets which takes the air out of the place.
One of his first songs was "Watching Airplanes"...one of the best!
Gary has a different kind of country...it is kind of blues with the Bakersfield sound...it sounds really good put together..
He also has some good love songs, here is one, "Best I Ever Had"...
The women in the audience really loved him too. They were screaming the whole time and trying to get him to shake their hands...
One of his best and most songs is "Life Ain't Always Beautiful"...it sounded so great.
Overall, it was a long day but such a great one. I got to see so many artists and I really enjoyed every single one. If the tour comes to your house, check it out.
When you first got there, you couldn't even go to your seats. You get sent out to a second stage to see some of the newest country acts which just made the day even better,
First up was Maggie Rose. She formally went by Margaret Durante that sang the song "Maybe Tonight". She is now doing new music...
Here is one of her new songs, "Preacher's Daughter"...
Next up is one of my favorite new artists, Florida Georgia Line. If you don't have their new EP, go get it before you finish reading the rest of this...
One of the songs on the EP is "Tip It Back"...
One of their songs is being recorded by Jason Aldean, "Black Tears". Would have liked to hear that one too...
Their newest single is "Cruise"....it is currently being played on Sirius XM and I hope it becomes a big summer hit...
Next up was Eric Paslay...I have seen him before and he is really great...
His current single is "If the Fish Don't Bite"...
Eric is a really successful songwriter. He has songs on Lady A, Dierks Bentley and he also wrote Jake Owen's #1 hit "Barefoot Bluejean Night". His current hit in writing is Eli Young Band's "Even if it Breaks Your Heart"...
Next up was Sunny Sweeney....she is not your typical country singer in a good way.
She is good at writing songs that have an edge to them with a little humor added in...Here is one of those "You Don't Know Your Husband Like I Do"...
She said she had just wrote this song about burning all her ex-husband's stuff in the back yard...it is called "Dirty Laundry"...
And then her song for the working man and woman, "Everyone Else Can Kiss My Ass"...
Next up, it was time to go down to the main stage. First up there was Corey Smith...
I have seen Corey two other times and it is impressive how every set is so different. I really like that, he even has completely new banter between the songs with not everyone has...
His biggest hit so far is "Twenty-One"...
Next up was Josh Thompson...I am not even sure how many times I have seen him. He was of my favorite new artists and I just like all of his songs...
He is currently working on a new album. He plays several of those during his set which makes me really look forward to them...
His current single is "Comin' Around"...
Next up was the final act...Gary Allan. It seems like they had some serious problems setting up the stage...there was over an hour between sets which takes the air out of the place.
One of his first songs was "Watching Airplanes"...one of the best!
Gary has a different kind of country...it is kind of blues with the Bakersfield sound...it sounds really good put together..
He also has some good love songs, here is one, "Best I Ever Had"...
The women in the audience really loved him too. They were screaming the whole time and trying to get him to shake their hands...
One of his best and most songs is "Life Ain't Always Beautiful"...it sounded so great.
Overall, it was a long day but such a great one. I got to see so many artists and I really enjoyed every single one. If the tour comes to your house, check it out.
17 Mayıs 2012 Perşembe
Netherfriends' finding Middle America
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One of my dreams is to travel to all fifty states and drink a wine and beer produced in that state while watching a live music show. Sadly, I'm not even close. I should of followed Shawn Rosenblatt who played a show in every state between April 2010 and 2011. What's even more remarkable is that Rosenblatt self-booked every show then self-record and produced an LP released under his stage name Netherfriends, Middle America. The EP is a reflection of that en-devour and features songs about several cities along the way and basically, this was a real surprise. I totally enjoyed this CD. Check out Bloomington, IN for yourself. Thinking of planning a similar trip? Then listen to Lawrence, KS as an incentive and here's my beer\wine suggestions for each city:
St. Louis, MO: Schlafly Bottleworks \ Stone Hill Winery
Bloomington, IN: Upland Brewing Company \ Butler Winery & Vineyard
Columbus, OH: Elevator Brewery \ Wyandotte Winery
Kalamazoo, MI: Bell's Brewery \ Lawton Ridge Winery
Des Moines, IA: Court Avenue Brewing Company \ Jasper Winery
Madison, WI: Ale Asylum \ New Glarus Primrose Winery \ Yahara Bay Distillers
Chicago, IL: Half Acre Beer Company \ Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery
Rapid City, SD: Firehouse Brewing Company \ Prairie Berry Winery
Omaha, NE: Nebraska Brewing Company \ Soaring Wings Vineyard
Minneapolis, MN:August Schell Brewing Company \ Falconer Vineyards and Winery
Fargo, ND: he Great Northern Brewery \ Maple River Winery
Lawrence, KS: Tallgrass Brewing Company \ Davenport Winery
One of my dreams is to travel to all fifty states and drink a wine and beer produced in that state while watching a live music show. Sadly, I'm not even close. I should of followed Shawn Rosenblatt who played a show in every state between April 2010 and 2011. What's even more remarkable is that Rosenblatt self-booked every show then self-record and produced an LP released under his stage name Netherfriends, Middle America. The EP is a reflection of that en-devour and features songs about several cities along the way and basically, this was a real surprise. I totally enjoyed this CD. Check out Bloomington, IN for yourself. Thinking of planning a similar trip? Then listen to Lawrence, KS as an incentive and here's my beer\wine suggestions for each city:St. Louis, MO: Schlafly Bottleworks \ Stone Hill Winery
Bloomington, IN: Upland Brewing Company \ Butler Winery & Vineyard
Columbus, OH: Elevator Brewery \ Wyandotte Winery
Kalamazoo, MI: Bell's Brewery \ Lawton Ridge Winery
Des Moines, IA: Court Avenue Brewing Company \ Jasper Winery
Madison, WI: Ale Asylum \ New Glarus Primrose Winery \ Yahara Bay Distillers
Chicago, IL: Half Acre Beer Company \ Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery
Rapid City, SD: Firehouse Brewing Company \ Prairie Berry Winery
Omaha, NE: Nebraska Brewing Company \ Soaring Wings Vineyard
Minneapolis, MN:August Schell Brewing Company \ Falconer Vineyards and Winery
Fargo, ND: he Great Northern Brewery \ Maple River Winery
Lawrence, KS: Tallgrass Brewing Company \ Davenport Winery
Jim Hanft Releases 'Weddings or Funerals'
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Makes you wonder how difficult the music industry has become when it takes an American folk artist to be discovered by a Swedish record producer. That's what happened to Jim Hanft when Veranda Records owner, Petra Marten, attended a show in NYC. a short while later she offered Hanft a record deal and it was off to Stockholm with musical partner Samantha Yonack to record some music. Twelve of the twenty songs recorded made it into his new CD, Weddings or Funerals which was officially released today.
I received a Soundcloud link to the release a few weeks back and have been listening to it quite regularly when online. And actually had it piped through speakers playing in our condo last week during vacation. Got to like unlimited broadband. These are real songs, honest songwriting recorded with minimalist production. Just Hanft, his acoustic guitar, harmonica, and supporting vocals from Yonack. Their duo in "Lazy Love" showcase her vocal abilities. "Run My Love" and "Alternate Route" are my favorite tracks; each with Yonack's soft backing and Americana at its heart. The later really reminds me of James Hyland from the old South Austin Jug Band. Check this CD out.
Makes you wonder how difficult the music industry has become when it takes an American folk artist to be discovered by a Swedish record producer. That's what happened to Jim Hanft when Veranda Records owner, Petra Marten, attended a show in NYC. a short while later she offered Hanft a record deal and it was off to Stockholm with musical partner Samantha Yonack to record some music. Twelve of the twenty songs recorded made it into his new CD, Weddings or Funerals which was officially released today. I received a Soundcloud link to the release a few weeks back and have been listening to it quite regularly when online. And actually had it piped through speakers playing in our condo last week during vacation. Got to like unlimited broadband. These are real songs, honest songwriting recorded with minimalist production. Just Hanft, his acoustic guitar, harmonica, and supporting vocals from Yonack. Their duo in "Lazy Love" showcase her vocal abilities. "Run My Love" and "Alternate Route" are my favorite tracks; each with Yonack's soft backing and Americana at its heart. The later really reminds me of James Hyland from the old South Austin Jug Band. Check this CD out.
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