Week of 12/30/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: TBA
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall:
--- Slim Bawb at 1
--- Sarah Pierce Band at 6
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Michael Kelton
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Triple Crown: Scott Wood & The Kyle Project at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: The Bellfuries
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday (New Year's Eve)
• Billy's Ice: Paul Rogers and friends
• River Road Ice House: Monty "Guitar" Tyler
• Gruene Hall:
--- Chubby Knuckle Choir at 1
--- Kevin Fowler w/The Rankin Twins (SOLD OUT)
• Tavern in the Gruene: Stewart Mann & The Statesboro Revue
• The Phoenix Saloon: Javi Garcia + Dustin Welch
• The PourHaus: Whiskey Rodeo
• Vino en Verde: KennCentric
• Scores: 3 Man Front
• Goofy's Bar & Grill (Canyon Lake): Tom Gillam's Kozmic Messengers
• Seguin KC Hall: Clint Taft & The Buck Wild Band
• Anhalt Dancehall: Monte Good and the Honky Tonk Heroes
• Riley's Tavern: Billy Dee and friends
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Doctor G and the Mudcats w/Manzy Lowry and Luie III
• Triple Crown: Pepper's Blues at 6 then Chasca, Scorpio Rising and Superfoot
• Big T Ice House: Amanda Cevallos + Emily Herring
• Sam's Burger Joint: Two Tons of Steel
• Floore's Country Store: Jon Wolfe
• Barriba Cantina: G-Man

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Hair of the Dog Day starting at noon
--- Guy Forstyth at noon
--- Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros at 4
--- Shinyribs at 8
• Tavern in the Gruene: Tony Taylor and Slim Bawb
• The PourHaus: TBA
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Tyler Cannon and Manzy Lowry
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Triple Crown: Bruce Curtis at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Jenna McDaniel + Whiskey Rodeo
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall:
--- Dan McCoy at 1
--- Hot Texas Swing Band at 6
• Tavern in the Gruene: Jordan Minor
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Junior Nash
• The PourHaus: Brian Pounds
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam Night
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• Sertinos Cafe: Open mic w/Buddy Boy
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Riley's Tavern: Pete Benz
• Jack's Roadhouse: Uncle Daddy
• Triple Crown: Little Brave at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: Buggaboo
• River Road Ice House: Paul Rogers and friends
• Gruene Hall:
--- Bo Porter at 1
--- The Georges
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- Happy hour w/Tony Taylor at 5
--- 3 Man Front
• The Phoenix Saloon: Slim Bawb
• The PourHaus: Kurt Grein
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Texas Terraplanes at 6
• Adobe Verde: The Knowhow
• Vino en Verde: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Riley's Tavern: Pepper's Blues
• Triple Crown: Mark Jungers at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: The Klocks
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Philip Gibbs at 5
--- Coolcat Charlie at 09

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Dan McCoy
• Billy's Ice: LC Rocks
• River Road Ice House: Scott Morgan and friends
• Gruene Hall:
--- Milkdrive at 1
--- Joe Ely Band
• Tavern in the Gruene: TBA
• The Phoenix Saloon: James Pardo's Birthday Bash
• The PourHaus: John Magill Band
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Daniel Thomas Phipps at 1
--- Adam Johnson at 6
• Adobe Verde: Bru Erdman
• Vino en Verde: Mistral Winds
• Goofy’s Bar and Grill: Slim Bawb and Los Fabulous StumpGrinders
• Leon Springs Dancehall: Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys
• Riley's Tavern: Modern Don Juans
• Pat O'Briens: Stoneface Cowboys at 4
• Sam's Burger Joint: Del Castillo
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Sweet Shine and Honey at 5
--- Los #3 Dinners at 9

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Dan Adams
• Gruene Hall: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash at 4
• The PourHaus: The Groovehounds
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Slim Bawb at 2
• Adobe Verde: Fallon Franklin
• Dizzy Rooster: Stoneface Cowboys

Wylieisms: The Guy and Townes Story

This was plucked from the Facebook garden of goodness posted by Ray Wylie Hubbard... I love all of it, you get an occasional excerpt here:

i thought i told the guy and townes story..anyhow if you missed it here it is again.. i went to see guy and townes at the 3 tear drops tavern in dallas do a song swap..place was packed. i was standing at the bar and and didn't even know they knew i was there. they got on stage and had played about 45 minutes when townes said ''hey, there's ray wylie hubbard at the bar..lets get him up to do a song.'' i walked up to the stage to a smattering of applause, townes handed me his guitar and he and guy walked off stage. i forgot what i played but was about half way through it, maybe 2 minutes or so when i look up and the front door of the club swings open and i see guy and townes get into a cab. i finished the song and i think i said, ''there's gonna be a short break here for a while..guy and townes just left in a cab..i'm pretty sure they'll be back.'' the audience just laughed and kind of whooped and applauded and about a half an hour later guy and townes walked in, got on stage and played a couple of hours.. poets are like that.
i consider guy and townes and billy joe the high holy and sacred songwriting trinity.. and if you were to cut their words..they would bleed. hey i got a bunch of other stuff to lay on you this week.
practice..read..listen..watch..
yours truly,
rwh

links:
Ray Wylie's Facebook

Week of 12/23/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: TBA
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall:
--- Jordan Minor Trio at 1
--- The Kirks at 6
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Bryan Boyce and Paul Rogers
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Triple Crown: everydays a hollyday at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Garrett T Capps + John Edward Baumann
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• KNBT (92.1fm or knbt.fm): Christmas Radio Classics ALL EVENING!
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Triple Crown: Emily Herring at 6

Wednesday
• MERRY CHRISTMAS! Listen to KNBT!
• Billy's Ice: Austin Gilliam

Thursday
• Gruene Hall:
--- Bo Porter at 1
--- Van Wilks and Tommy Elskes at 6
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Junior Nash
• Brauntex Theater: Phantom 46 Southern Rock Tribute!
• The PourHaus: Brent Woods
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam night
• Sertinos Cafe: Open mic w/Buddy Boy
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic w/Richard Sanders
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Triple Crown: David Harris at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Jeff Strahan (cd release) w/Adam Johnson
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: The Kinfolk
• River Road Ice House: Will Callery
• Gruene Hall:
--- Ponty Bone at 1
--- Cory Morrow at 8
• Tavern in the Gruene: B.J. Thibodeaux and Backwater BLVD
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Happy hour w/Lucas Taylor
--- The Georges
• The PourHaus: Kurt Grein Band
• Kork Wine Bar: Jon Magill
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Adobe Verde: Jeremy Steding
• Vino en Verde: Megan Ford
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Riley's Tavern: Joel Hoffman Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Devil's Hollow w/Jackie Venson
• Triple Crown: Eric Hisaw at 6
• Sportsman’s Bar: 3 Man Front
• Sam's Burger Joint: Scott H Biram w/Tennessee Stiffs
• Floore Country Store: Jason Boland and the Stragglers w/Jason Eady
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Coolcat Charlie at 5
--- Smokehouse Guitar Army at 9

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Ashlee Rose at 9:30am
• Billy's Ice: Midnight River Choir
• River Road Ice House: Jeff Jacobs Band
• Gruene Hall:
--- Flat Top Jones at 1
--- Roger Creager
• The Phoenix Saloon: The Hillbilly Jug Band + Marcus and the Washboard
• The PourHaus: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Smokehouse Guitar Army at 2
• Adobe Verde: Casey Hubble
• Vino en Verde: KennCentric
• Riley's Tavern: Devil's Hollow
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kyle Reed Band w/Texas FX
• Sam's Burger Joint: Ruben V
• Barriba Cantina: SA Blues Cats
• Floore Country Store: Granger Smith w/Tyler and the Tribe

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Medina Moonshine Band
• River Road Ice House: Jonny Burke
• Gruene Hall:
--- Tom Gillam's Kosmic Messengers at noon
--- Casey Donahew Band at 8
• Tavern in the Gruene: Whiskey Rodeo
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/James Pardo
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
• The PourHaus: Myles Smith
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Kim Meeks and her Bad Habits
• Sam's Burger Joint: Robert Ellis w/Shakey Graves
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Roberta Morales at 3
--- Step Aside Blues Band at 7

Artist Spotlight: Jonny Burke

Jonny and Ben "Lovey" Dorcy (Dec 2013)
New Braunfels has an amazingly high concentration of talent within its walls for a "small town". Many people have migrated here over the years because of legendary venues such as Gruene Hall and the number of folks here with strong songwriting chops that make amazing collaborators and even mentors. The other side of that coin is the number of New Braunfels natives that have joined the local, unofficial songwriter's guild. One such talent is songwriter Jonny Burke. He was born and raised in New Braunfels, and was exposed to good music at a young age. His dad gave him the beginnings of his music education, feeding him with guitar fundamentals and great music. By the age of 15, Burke had already begun playing music in public, and even formed a band in high school that had a fair amount of regional popularity.

Jonny has spent many of his adult years on the road including a few years in Los Angeles, but has always considered New Braunfels home. Much of 2013, Jonny has been in Texas and has been writing and working on many songs in preparation of his as of yet unnamed full length album that is planned for a 2014 release. Jonny's prior discography includes a 2009 EP "The Long Haul", his first LP "Distance and Fortune" which he released in early 2011, and his latest full-length record "Cup Runneth Over" that was released in 2013.

Aside from touring and perfecting his new material, Jonny has been hosting a cool, new series at River Road Ice House in New Braunfels. His Rooftop Ramble series started out upstairs on Sunday afternoons, but when the chill of December hit, the ramble had to move downstairs where the doors could shut out the cold and keep the music playing. The guests that have joined Jonny so far read straight from the pages of "who's who" in music over the last year.

2013 Rooftop Ramble:
Nov:
3 - Kevin Galloway of Uncle Lucius
10 - Chris King
17 - Evan Felker of Turnpike Troubadours
24 - Jamie Wilson of The Trishas

Dec:
1 - Rob Baird
8 - The Damn Quails
15 - Owen Temple
22 - Mike Harmeier of Mike and the Moonpies

Many great weeks have past so far, but you can still make it to the final 2013 Rooftop Ramble at River Road Ice House with Mike of Mike and the Moonpies, which will most definitely end the series for the year with a nice dose of real country. Keep watching the schedule, as Rooftop Ramble appears to be in the works again for 2014!

2014 Rooftop Ramble:
March 9: Courtney Patton
March 16: TBA
March 23: TBA
March 30: TBA

links:
jonnyburke.com
Jonny Burke on Facebook and Twitter
River Road Ice House on Facebook and Twitter
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Throwback: Indian Head Ranch Trail Ride 2012

Thought I'd share this video of a really cool, long weekend of good music, good people, good food and good music (yes, I said music twice) back in September, 2012 in New Mexico. My friend Jason Allen invited me along on this trip, and I can't thank him enough for such a great experience.

Week of 12/16/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: TBA
• River Road Ice House: Eric Middleton and Anthony Mustaca
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Michael Kelton
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch at 5
--- Luie III, Kyle-Matthew Taylor, Paul Nipper and Manzy Lowry
• Triple Crown: Ripe Honey at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: The Blind Cats
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice: Emily Herring
• River Road Ice House: JAM NIGHT
• Gruene Hall: 3rd Annual TWO TON Tuesday Christmas Show!
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - Zack Walther and Matthew Briggs
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Watering Hole Saloon: Josh Holden
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 6
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Blue Water Hwy + Pawn Shop Gold
• Triple Crown: Beth Lee at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Elijah Zane and the Experience

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Anthony Mustaca
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: The Mavericks w/Jamie Wilson
• The Phoenix Saloon: The Groove Hounds
• The PourHaus: Band of Bandits
• Watering Hole Saloon: Jon Magill
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Michael Fletcher
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Triple Crown: Manzy Lowry at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Johnny Chops w/Buster Jiggs
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Moonlight Social
• River Road Ice House: Anthony Mustaca
• Gruene Hall: The Mavericks w/Jamie Wilson
• Tavern in the Gruene: Scott Wiggins Trio
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Adam Johnson
• The PourHaus: 1yr Anniversary Party: Geoff Hill from Randy Rogers Band
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam night
• Sertinos Cafe: Open mic w/Buddy Boy
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Riley's Tavern: Big Red Drum Artist Spotlight
• Jack's Roadhouse: Uncle Daddy
• Lone Star Music: Hill Country Gentlemen at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Garrett Snowden and friends
• Triple Crown: Nate Guthrie at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Walt Wilkins, Susan Gibson, Kelley Mickwee, Drew Kennedy, Josh Grider and Brandy Zdan
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: Brian Keane w/B.J. Thibodeaux
• River Road Ice House: Folk Family Revival w/Aaron Stephens
• Gruene Hall: The Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Shindig w/Warren Hood Band
• Tavern in the Gruene: Kurt Grein
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Happy hour w/Broseph
--- Roxy Roca
• The PourHaus: Adam Johnson Band
• Herbert's: Buddy Boy
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Ty Gavin and his Pros and Cons
• Adobe Verde: Jonathan Garcia
• Vino en Verde: KennCentric
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Riley's Tavern: Tejas Brothers
• Jack's Roadhouse: Manzy Lowry Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Foscoe Jones & The Distractions w/Charlie Stout and Benton Leachman
• Triple Crown: The Bottom Feeders at 6 then Lonesome Heroes + Chuck Fleming + Victor Holk
• Sam's Burger Joint: Zack Walther and the Awe Hells + Tom Gillam
• Floore Country Store: Stoney LaRue and Cody Canada
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Coolcat Charlie at 5
--- Smokehouse Guitar Army at 9

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Scheffler and White
• Billy's Ice: Court Nance
• River Road Ice House:
--- Christmas Party for the Malones at 5
--- Aaron Stephens
• Gruene Hall:
--- Kelley Mickwee, Drew Kennedy, Brandy Zdan and Josh Grider at 1
--- Reckless Kelly w/George Devore
• Tavern in the Gruene: Whiskey Rodeo
• The Phoenix Saloon: Mario Flores & The Soda Creek Band
• The PourHaus: The Groover Hounds
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Cool Cat Charlie at 1
--- MC & The Mystyx at 6
• Adobe Verde: Bru Erdman
• Black Whale Pub:
• Vino en Verde: Yesenia w/David Russell
• Riley's Tavern: Sam Bentley Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Christmas Party w/TX Renegade
• Triple Crown: Those Nights + Gary Newcomb Trio + Salt Water Shoes
• Shiner's Saloon (AusTX): JJ Garrett Band
• Rattlesnake Inn (Florence): Ghosts of Dixie
• Sam's Burger Joint: Uncle Lucius w/Johnny Chops
• Barriba Cantina: Graham Warwick
• Floore's Country Store: Aaron Watson w/Bri Bagwell

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
• River Road Ice House: FINAL 2013 Rooftop Ramble w/Jonny Burke and guest Mike Harmeier of Mike and the Moonpies
• Gruene Hall:
--- Tish Hinojosa at noon
--- Jeff Strahan Band at 4
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/The Hillbilly Jug Band
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
• The PourHaus: Brian Pounds
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jumbofunk at 2
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: TBA
• Sam's Burger Joint: Carolyn Wonderland and Guy Forsyth Holiday Show
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Jacinto y Ray y Joaquin at 3
--- Step Aside Blues Band at 7

Ray Wylie Hubbard - The Disclaimers

This is from Ray's twitter feed @raywylie and I thought it was high time I added more of his bits of wisdom.

#1: i am not responsible for any songs written by those i showed how to make an E chord without the 3rd or a fingerpicking pattern
#2: i did not authorize any of those photographs taken where i look goofy
#3: i am not kin to l. ron hubbard; any hubbards in professional wrestling, running guns, faith healing or doing time..well, sure
#4: don't blame me for all this 'redneck' hoopla. 40 years ago i was a hippie..it was meant sarcastically
#5: i never actually sold my soul to the devil..i did lease it to him when i was in my twenties for a while..
If there are more, I'll add them!

Christmas Light in New Braunfels

I've seen plenty of attempts at Giswolding houses at Christmas, but we have one of the best representations of this right here in New Braunfels! The homeowner calls his home "West Pole", and when you get near this house and tune to the correct FM frequency, you'll see and hear the sights and sounds of Christmas.



links:
West Pole - New Braunfels on Facebook

Week of 12/9/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: TBA
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Bryan Boyce & Paul Rogers
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch at 5
--- Jordan Minor & Charlie Stout
• Triple Crown: Justin Murray
• Sam's Burger Joint: Johnny P & The Wiseguys
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice: Austin Gilliam
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Roger Marin Trio
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Watering Hole Saloon: Chris Vetter
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 6
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Tessy Lou & Shotgun Stars w/Mayeux & Broussard
• Triple Crown: Aaron Stephens at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Corb Lund
• Barriba Cantina: Mark Monaco

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: The Georges
• The Phoenix Saloon: Brandy Zdan and friends
• The PourHaus: Brent Woods
• Watering Hole Saloon: Tony Taylor
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Mark Sebby
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Triple Crown: Eric Sommer at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Lisa Morales Toys for Tots Benefit
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Zack Walther
• River Road Ice House:
• Gruene Hall: Bo Porter
• Tavern in the Gruene: Brother Nothing
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Adam Johnson
• The PourHaus: Myles Smith
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam night
• Sertinos Cafe: Open mic w/Buddy Boy
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Riley's Tavern: Walker and the Texas Dangers
• Jack's Roadhouse: Uncle Daddy
• Lone Star Music: Hill Country Gentlemen at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Jason James Band w/Charlie Stout
• Triple Crown: Molly J. Hayes at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Lucas Jack w/Matt Adler
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: Dean Seltzer
• River Road Ice House: John Slaughter
• Gruene Hall: Jerry Jeff Walker
• Tavern in the Gruene: Sour Bridges
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Lucas Taylor then Go To Stereo + The Antiques
• The PourHaus: Chad Sullins & the Last Call Coalition
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: The Texas Terraplanes at 6:30
• Adobe Verde: John Edward Baumann
• Vino en Verde: April Hall
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Watering Hole Saloon:
• Riley's Tavern: Bridgett London
• Jack's Roadhouse: Matt Begley and Bitter Whiskey w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Corb Lund w/HalleyAnna
• Triple Crown: Los Gallos at 6 then Black Water Revival and more
• Sam's Burger Joint: The Wood Brothers w/Seth Walker
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Mulberry's at 5
--- Lesti Huff at 9
• Shiner's Saloon (Austin): The Bigsbys

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Blake and Fallon
• Billy's Ice: Wally West & Them Lostbound Souls
• River Road Ice House: Boone Cook and The Remains
• Gruene Hall:
--- Ted Russell Kamp at 1
--- Jerry Jeff Walker (sold out)
• Tavern in the Gruene: Dave Jorgenson
• The Phoenix Saloon: Adam Johnson Band
• The PourHaus: Whiskey Rodeo
• Texas Ski Ranch: Dave Fenley, Cameran Nelson, Roadside Libby and Poor J Brown starting at 6
• Black Whale Pub: Two Rivers Trio
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Lesti Huff Band at 1
--- Pepper's Blues at 6
• Adobe Verde: Zac Cleveland
• Vino en Verde: The Hendersons
• Riley's Tavern: Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Doug Moreland Band w/Armadillo Road
• Triple Crown: The Beaumonts and Bread Opera
• Sam's Burger Joint: Ruthie Foster
• Barriba Cantina: Granvil Poynter

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Charlie Stout
• River Road Ice House: Rooftop Ramble w/Jonny Burke and guest Owen Temple at 2
• Gruene Hall:
--- Ruby Jane Smith at noon
--- Hot Club of Cowtown at 4
• Tavern in the Gruene: Whiskey Rodeo
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/Jordan Minor
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
• The PourHaus: Russell Bisbey
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Bare Fax at 2
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Gary Floater's Holiday High Christmas Ball
• Sam's Burger Joint: Charlie Robison solo acoustic w/Elise Davis
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Roberta Morales at 3
--- Step Aside Blues Band at 7

Hippy Gypsy Grand Opening

Wait, what? But I thought Hippy Gypsy was some cool new boutique clothing and accessory store?! Why am I seeing something about it on a music blog? Well, that's because Hippy Gypsy is not only these things, but they are also the coolest new music store in town. They are going to sell music and musician merchandise, and will have a stage with regular live performances, and I'd guess release parties as well! Also, for the grand opening celebration this Saturday between 11am and 4pm they are going to have live music from Bj Thibodeaux, Court Nance, Scott Morgan, Kyle Reed, and Aaron Stephens plus free gumbo, free beer, free wine and a candy bar. Come check out this new store for the first time with the rest of us on Saturday!


2nd Annual Blowin' Off Steamboat Music Festival



  • What: Hippy Gypsy and Rambling Gypsy Productions Presents: The 2nd Annual Blowin' Off Steamboat Music Festival
  • When: January 18, 2014 from noon to midnight (doors open at 11:30)
  • Where: Freiheit Country Store
  • How: $10 at the door

This year 100% of the proceeds are going to New Braunfels Puppy Playland to help build a leash free dog park in New Braunfels! We'll keep the music going all day, and Freiheit will serve sausage wraps and other items outside, as well as the great food they always have if you go inside. You HAVE to try their burgers, they REALLY are amazing! You are also welcome to bring your dog, just make sure they're on a leash for their safety!

Performance schedule:

 noon Wes Nickson, Haley Cole, Austin Gilliam and Anthony Mustaca
 1:00 Slim Bawb
 2:00 Mike Ethan Messick, Jeremy Steding and Chris King
 3:00 The Hillbilly Jug Band
 4:00 The Captain Legendary Band
 5:00 Jordan Minor, B.J. Thibodeaux and James Pardo
 6:00 Carol Cochran and 2-Way Street
 7:00 The Groove Hounds
 8:00 Al Barlow, Paul McLaughlin and Jon Magill
 9:00 Tom Gillam’s Kosmic Messengers
10:30 Aaron Stephens Band

Special performances throughout the day by Alli Mattice, Megan Ford, a young band called “TBA” and more!

Here is a recap of last January's Inaugural Blowin' Off Steamboat Music Festival

We would like to thank the "Gypsy nation" and M&S Engineering!
Thanks to the TX Citizen for all you guys have done to make this event happen!
And thank you to Freiheit Country Store for hosting our shenanigans for a second year!

Week of 12/2/2014

Monday
• Billy's Ice: TBA
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Cody Coggins
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch at 5
--- Mike Ethan Messick, Chris King and more!
• Triple Crown: Gerry's Kids at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Hot Texas Swing Band (swing nite)
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice: Kyle Reed Band + Steven Roloff
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Roger Marin w/Adam Carroll & Mark Jungers
• Tavern in the Gruene: The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Watering Hole Saloon: KennCentric Power Trio
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 6
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Blue Water Hwy + Dry River Religion
• Triple Crown: Daniel Thomas Phipps at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Elijah Zane & the Experience

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: The Georges
• The Phoenix Saloon: Drew Kennedy and Brandy Zdan
• The PourHaus: Tony Taylor
• Watering Hole Saloon: Korey & Dana Acoustic Duo
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Tyler Cannon
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Triple Crown: Bruce Curtis at 6 then Hill Country Gentlemen + The Old 300
• The Veranda Rooftop Patio: Bryan Boyce and friends
• Sam's Burger Joint: Seryn w/Quiet Company
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Fire In The Kitchen
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Pat Green at 7 AND 10
• Tavern in the Gruene: Jordan Minor
• The Phoenix Saloon: The Hillbilly Jug Band
• The PourHaus: Megan Ford
• Scores: 3 Man Front
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam night
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic night w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Riley's Tavern: Bobby Bare Jr
• Lone Star Music: Hill Country Gentlemen at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: William Clark Green + Sons of Fathers Acoustic w/Brett Hauser
• Triple Crown: Bob Appel at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Jars of Clay Christmas Tour w/John Mark McMillan + Lainey Wright
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: John Evans Band
• River Road Ice House: blacktopGypsy
• Gruene Hall: Turnpike Troubadours w/Folk Family Revival
• Tavern in the Gruene: 3 Man Front
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Happy hour w/Marcus & The Washboard Machine
--- James Pardo and the Underestimated
• The PourHaus: Bryan Boyce Trio
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Melissa Ludwig Band at 6:30
• Adobe Verde: Jonathan Garcia
• Vino en Verde: Yesenia w/David Russell
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Riley's Tavern: Billy Joe Shaver
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Brett Hauser + Will Arrington
• Triple Crown:
--- Mark Jungers at 6
--- Rock Bottom String Band and more
• Hooligans: The Rankin Twins w/Luke Huggins Band
• Sam's Burger Joint: Sean Chambers w/Granvil Poynter
• Floore Country Store: Kyle Park w/Shane Smith and the Saints
• Barriba Cantina: Coolcat Charlie

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Terry Cavanagh
Hippy Gypsy: GRAND OPENING FROM 11-4!
• Billy's Ice: No Refund Band w/Anthony Terry
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall:
--- Danny Brooks Band at 1
--- Turnpike Troubadours w/Sons of Fathers
• Tavern in the Gruene: Nick Verzosa
• The Phoenix Saloon: Vallejo + Patricia Vonne + The Knowhow
• The PourHaus: Stewart Mann & The Statesboro Revue
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Kevin and the Krawlers at 1
--- Catherine Denise Band at 6
• Adobe Verde: Bru Erdman
• Vino en Verde: Two Rivers Trio
• Dirty's Bar & Q: Stoneface Cowboys
• Riley's Tavern: Pepper's Blues
• Jack's Roadhouse:
• 11am - Russell Bisbey of Old 300, Jason & Woody of Pawn Shop Gold and Ryan Ross of Dry River Religion
• 12:30 - Dan Holmes Group
• 2:00 - JJ Garrett Band
• 3:30 - Old 300
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: James McMurtry w/The Hems
• Triple Crown: The Shady Rest, Big City Folk and The Refrains
• Hooligans: 3 Man Front
• Sam's Burger Joint: Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines w/Slaid Cleaves
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Bill Lewis & Jake Martin at 5
--- Off Da Chain at 9
• Floore Country Store: Roger Creager w/The Crooks

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Mark McKinney
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall:
--- Gospel Brunch at 10:30
--- Bret Graham at 12:30
--- Charlie Shafter Band at 4:30
• Tavern in the Gruene: Texas Terraplanes (NB Blues Society party) at 3
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/BJ Thibodeaux at 2
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
• The PourHaus: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: The Blues Buzzards at 2:30
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
Toys for Tots Benefit w/Mike Ethan Messick, Drew Kennedy, Jamie Wilson, Owen Temple, Mark Jungers, Kent Finlay, Roger Marin, Chris King, Jordan Minor, Michael O'Connor, Jonny Burke, HalleyAnna and more, and more and MORE!!
• Sam's Burger Joint: Marcia Ball w/Lauren Silva
• Saxon Pub: Brother Nothing at 10:30

Week of 11/25/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: Wes Nickson
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Bryan Boyce and Paul Rogers
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- 5:00 - SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch
--- Will Arrington, Garrett Snowden & Brett Hauser
• Triple Crown: Emily Herring at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: The Texas Pianoman
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice: Austin Gilliam
• River Road Ice House: Scott Morgan
• Gruene Hall:
--- Tommy Elskes at 5
--- Two Tons Done Got Robbed Fundraiser
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Watering Hole Saloon: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 6
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Dry River Religion w/Canvas People
• Triple Crown: David Harris at 6
• Barriba Cantina: TBA

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: 7th Annual Turkey Fry w/Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall:
--- Jeff Strahan Band at 1
--- Aaron Watson w/Josh Ward
• Tavern in the Gruene: TBA
• The Phoenix Saloon: Lucas Taylor at 6
• The PourHaus: Michael Kelton
• Watering Hole Saloon: Jon Magill
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Mike Ethan Messick
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Triple Crown: Beth Lee at 6
• The Veranda Rooftop Patio: Bryan Boyce and friends
• Sam's Burger Joint: Luke Huggins and Kyle Reed
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• River Road Ice House: Whiskey Rodeo
• Triple Crown: Eric Sommer at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: TBA
• River Road Ice House: Thieving Birds
• Gruene Hall:
--- The Peterson Brothers at 1
--- Bob Schneider w/Lex Land
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- Happy hour w/Tony Taylor
--- TBA
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Happy hour w/Marcus Morales
--- Rock Bottom String Band + The Lucky Ones
• The PourHaus: Nick Lawrence
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Empty-Handed Vagabonds at 6
• Adobe Verde: Jonathan Garcia
• Vino en Verde: Mistral Winds
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: TBA
• Hooligans: Roadside Libby
• Sam's Burger Joint: Gin Blossoms Unplugged w/Miles Zuniga from Fastball
• Floore's Country Store: Jack Ingram w/Jamie Wilson
• Barriba Cantina: Smokehouse Guitar Army

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Ken Raba
• Billy's Ice: Tom Gillam
• River Road Ice House: Kyle Reed Band
• Gruene Hall:
--- Flat Top Jones at 1
--- Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights w/The Happen-Ins
• Tavern in the Gruene: Travis Parker Band
• The Phoenix Saloon: Mario Flores and the Soda Creek Band
• The PourHaus: Larry Martin Sweeney and friends
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- MC & The Mystyx at 1
--- The Headhunters at 6
• Adobe Verde: JJ Garrett Band
• Vino en Verde: Megan Ford
• Riley's Tavern: Billy Dee Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Hot Texas Swing Band
• Hooligans: The New Eighties & The Aftermath
• Sam's Burger Joint: Bob Schneider Solo w/The Roosevelts
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Cajun Blue at 5
--- Catherine Denise
• Floore's Country Store: Reckless Kelly + Micky and the Motorcars + Muzzie Braun

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: TBA
• River Road Ice House: Rooftop Ramble w/Jonny Burke and guest Rob Baird at 2
• Gruene Hall:
--- Jamie Wilson w/Courtney Patton & Brandy Zdan at noon
--- Lost and Nameless Orchestra at 4
• Tavern in the Gruene: Whiskey Rodeo
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/Daniel Thomas Phipps
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
• The PourHaus: TBA
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Slim Bawb at 2
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: TBA
• Sam's Burger Joint: Two Tons of Steel, Los #3 Dinners, Big Drag, The Hickoids, The Infidels and Patricia Vonne (benefit for Jerry Clayworth)
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Roberta Morales at 3
--- Step Aside Blues Band at 7

John Prine's latest cancer diagnosis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer-songwriter John Prine says he's been diagnosed with an operable form of lung cancer.

A note on the 67-year-old Prine's website says he will undergo surgery next month, forcing the postponement of two dates in Louisville, Ky. Prine says in the note that doctors found the cancer early and "see no reason why I won't fully recover." The cancer is not related to the squamous cell cancer on his neck for which he was treated in the mid-1990s. Prine's management confirmed the details of the post.

The "Angel from Montgomery" singer postponed dates in Wisconsin earlier this month due to illness. Those concerts and two scheduled for next month in Louisville will be pushed to 2014. Prine will still play Dec. 6-7 dates in North Carolina.

Videos I Wish I Had Shot: Aaron Stephens (by Scott Morgan)

Scott Morgan and Aaron Stephens are two talented, local musicians, singers, songwriters and good guys that we're lucky enough to have living within our local music scene. I've heard nothing but good things about both men, and Scott recently shot these great videos as an introduction to Aaron. Scott just also happens to dabble in the art of video production as well. Go watch one or all of these great glimpses into Aaron's talent through the lens of Scott Morgan of River Man Productions.

#1: Wildly in My Head


#2: Yesterday's Favorite


#3: Your Love Belongs to Me


links:
AaronStephensMusic.com
Scott's River Man Productions

Video: Jennifer Sullivan - Snake Farm

Food Trucks for Freedom Festival was a great day of good people raising money for a good cause and good people making great music.

One particular performance of the day was a special dedication to the godfather of growl Ray Wylie Hubbard in honor of his birthday. Jennifer Sullivan did a great performance of Ray's 2006 song Snake Farm with her amazing band Paul McLaughlin on lead guitar, Chris Rhoades on bass, Oliver Steck on trumpet and Rob Kazanel on drums.

without further ado:


links:
RayWylie.com
JenniferSullivan.com
FoodTrucksForFreedom.org

Week of 11/18/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: Red Dirt Ranger w/Wes Nickson
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Austin Gilliam
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- 5:00 - SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch
--- RANDY ROGERS AND SURPRISE GUEST
• Triple Crown: Everydays a Hollyday at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: The Georges
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice: James Pardo
• River Road Ice House: Scott Morgan
• Gruene Hall: Tom Gillam and friends
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Watering Hole Saloon: Howard Yeargan
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 6
• Lone Star Music: Cody Canada at 5:30
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Tessy Lou & Shotgun Stars w/Brett Hauser
• Triple Crown: Nate Guthrie at 6

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• Gruene Hall: The Georges
• The Phoenix Saloon: Brian Pounds
• The PourHaus: Ryan Ramirez
• Watering Hole Saloon: Allan Goodman & Matthew Briggs
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Michael Fletcher
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band tonight!
• Triple Crown: Ali Holder at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: GMAN Blues
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Jeff Jacobs
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Nathan Hamilton Trio
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- Happy hour w/Aaron Stepehens (3-7)
--- Adam Johnson Bands
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Junior Nash
• The PourHaus: Brent Woods
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam night
• Adobe Verde: Blake Powers
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic night w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Dirty's Bar N Que: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Big Red Drum Artist Spotlight
• Lone Star Music: Hill Country Gentlemen at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Will Hoge w/Charlie Stout + Red Wanting Blue
• Triple Crown: Ike Eichenberg at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: Devil's Hollow
• River Road Ice House: Shinyribs w/Aaron Stepehens
• Gruene Hall: Brandon Rhyder w/Scooter Brown
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- Happy hour w/Tony Taylor (5-7)
--- Texas KGB
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Happy hour w/Daniel Thomas Phipps
--- The Hillbilly Jug Band
• The PourHaus: Adam Johnson Band
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
• Adobe Verde: Jade Patek
• Vino en Verde: Brett Cline
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Riley's Tavern: Joel Hofmann Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Jamie Wilson and Courtney Patton w/HalleyAnna
• Triple Crown: Eric Hisaw at 6
• Hooligans: Bleu Edmondson
• Sam's Burger Joint: Skyrocket
• Floore's Country Store: Dwight Yoakum w/William Clark Green
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Coolcat Charlie at 5
--- Lesti Huff

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Ron Brietzke
• Billy's Ice: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers w/Fifth on the Floor
• River Road Ice House: Josh Grider
• Gruene Hall:
--- 1 - Clay McClinton
--- Cody Canada & The Departed w/Aaron Stephens
• Tavern in the Gruene: Allan Goodman's going away party w/The Blooms
• The Phoenix Saloon: The Georges
• The PourHaus:
--- The Groove Hounds at 5
--- Whiskey Rodeo
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
• Adobe Verde: Bru Erdman
• Vino en Verde: KennCentric w/LeAnn
• Riley's Tavern: Roy Heinrich and the Pickups
• Triple Crown: Ghosts of Dixie and more!
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Devil's Hollow
• Sandra’s Cantina: Alli Mattice Band at 6:30
• Sam's Burger Joint: Monte Montgomery w/Little Brave
• Barriba Cantina: Lavens
• Floore Country Store: Cody Johnson Band w/Curtis Grimes

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Mario Flores and the Soda Creek Band
• River Road Ice House: Jonny Burke's Rooftop Ramble w/guest Jamie Wilson of The Trishas
• Gruene Hall:
--- 12 - Slim Bawb
--- 4 - Poor J Brown
• Tavern in the Gruene: Whiskey Rodeo
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/James Pardo at 2
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
• The PourHaus: JJ Garrett Band (acoustic) at 6
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
• Adobe Verde: Allan Goodman
• The Vineyard: Al Barlow & Paul McLaughlin at 4
• Barriba Cantina: Jacinto y Ray y Joaquin + Step Aside Blues Band

Artist Spotlight: Rode Morrow of Hogg Maulies

If you're unfamiliar with the wealth of musical talent that originates from the Lubbock, TX area, you only have to do a couple of quick Google searches to realize that a fair amount of amazing talent has ties up north in Red Raider land. Some of our great local artists such as Wade Bowen and Wes Nickson that have made New Braunfels their home and have at one point called Lubbock home. Some other folks that have either frequented New Braunfels or influenced those that have such as Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, Josh Abbott, William Clark Green, Delbert McClinton and Lloyd Maines (to name VERY few of many) have also been influenced by the music culture in Lubbock at one point or another in their life.

Rode (Ro-dee) Morrow of The Hogg Maulies is another such artist. Originally from Rotan, TX; Rode has spent many years in Lubbock since graduating from Rotan High School in 2001. Rode attended Texas Tech University and began writing music as well as playing and singing in local venues around 2004. With company such as Wade, Josh and Wes around, Rode was running in great and talented company. I asked Rode about the song "Whatever You Throw" that I had heard Wes Nickson sing many times before, but both had cut great but very distinct versions of in the studio. This was the first Wes Nickson single I heard on KNBT. Rode had started writing the song, and when he let Wes hear what he had so far Wes jumped in and they finished it together. Both artists have put different creative touches on the song, but the core remains the same great tune that has done really well for both Rode and Wes.

Founding members Rode Morrow and David Mullins (also of Rotan, TX) are truly "small town" boys that have been playing together in some form or fashion since about 2004. The original band name was FM 611, named after a road that leaves Rotan on the west side of town, and dead-ends into another farm-to-market road in the middle of nowhere. After some invaluable time playing together and renaming the band, they finally cut their first studio record "Here To Stay" and released it in 2007. They also put out a live record "Live at the Blue Light" in 2008 that they recorded, well, AT The Blue Light Live in Lubbock. After a few more years of songwriting, life and gigging wherever the gigs were, they put another studio record out in 2012, and several singles have spun off before and after "August Rain"; which is definitely the band's best work to date, with a new level of maturity evident in every song. While Rode and David have remained at the core of the band over the years, they have a large cast of talented Lubbock musicians that all rotate in the studio and on the road in each other's bands. 2013 has been a busy year for The Hogg Maulies, and with a studio EP, a live record and a solo acoustic project in the works along with an ever growing touring schedule it doesn't look like they'll be slowing down any in 2014. I suspect they wouldn't trade this brand of hectic for anything else, though.

The Hogg Maulies have started venturing into "The Wurstplex" more lately, and they're definitely making a name for themselves down here as they have up at their home in Lubbock. They are one of many great acts playing during Food Trucks for Freedom Festival this Saturday, November 16 from 1pm-11pm at Rockin' R River Rides in Gruene! Come see The Hogg Maulies play live, buy some merchandise from them, and check out all the great events and food for all ages this Saturday!

links:
Hogg Maulies on Facebook
Hogg Maulies on Twitter
HoggMaulies.com
Food Trucks for Freedom Festival

Preview: Food Trucks for Freedom Festival

Food Trucks for Freedom was founded with a single goal; empowering veterans to become successful entrepreneurs. Justin Harris is a veteran of the Marine Corps that is using his many years of experience growing businesses through good times and bad to help other veterans in the process of creating and growing new businesses. Paula Vacek has 15 years experience in business consulting, helping companies restructure for greater profitability and growth. Kyle Cummings is also a Marine Corps vet, who has had a successful sales career in the medical field. Kip Legler brings a business management background as well as many years of social services and marketing experience in the food industry. Together, along with the relationships they have built through business, they have they tools and experience needed to pull together an organization capable of undertaking this admirable charge of helping veterans take a positive turn in their own lives and futures by becoming successful business owners. With too few people venturing into private enterprise these days, the hopes of the gang at Food Trucks for Freedom is that they can have an impact on the business world large enough to move the dial and revive the entrepreneurial spirit in America.

The Food Trucks For Freedom Fest is the first of many events that will raise grant money and awareness of Food Trucks For Freedom. The day will start at 12:30 with a volleyball tournament, then move into live music at 1 with Hunter Maples, Josh Fields, Jennifer Sullivan, Wes Nickson Band, Mario Flores & The Soda Creek Band, Hogg Maulies then the headliner Charlie Robison! There will also be face painters, caricature artist, bounce houses, marching bands, local artists and the FOOD from the great food trucks of Pretty Thai for a White Guy, Bleu Bowls, Peachwave Frozen Yogurt, Teka Molino and Buffalo Wings & Rings.

"Our mission is to empower veterans to reconnect and transition to civilian life by partnering with, and mentoring them to become successful entrepreneurs. One of the biggest challenges that Veterans face upon separation from the military, is what to do for the next phase of their lives. I was in the exact same situation at one point in my life as well, so I can relate to all of the anxious feelings that Vets have when re-entering the civilian life. I finished my service to this country on August 18th 1998 and I’ll never forget the feeling of excitement and fear of starting that new chapter in my life. It was six months after my separation that I realized if I wanted to make the kind of money necessary to live in the civilian world, I was going to have to work for myself and build a business. I started this organization to help other Veterans avoid the mistakes made when starting a business by providing the necessary tools and resources to open sustainable turn-key operations with unlimited growth and earning potential."

Week of 11/11/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: Wes Nickson
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Bryan Boyce
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- 5:00 - SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch
--- Jordan Minor and Charlie Stout
• Triple Crown: Motel Mirrors at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers
• Barriba Cantina: Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice: Austin Gilliam
• River Road Ice House: Scott Morgan
• Gruene Hall: Noel McKay & Brennen Leigh
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 6
• Lone Star Music: Chris King (cd release) at 6:30
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Tessy Lou & Shotgun Stars w/Blue Water Hwy
• Triple Crown: Ripe Honey at 6

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Chubby Knuckle Choir
• The Phoenix Saloon: The Groove Hounds
• The PourHaus: Myles Smith
• Watering Hole Saloon: Buddy Boy
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Wink Kesiah
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band tonight!
• Triple Crown: Manzy Lowry at 6
• The Veranda Rooftop Patio: Bryan Boyce and friends
• Sam's Burger Joint: Peter Case
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Court Nance Accident
• River Road Ice House: Whiskey Rodeo
• Gruene Hall: Zane Williams
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Adam Johnson
• The PourHaus: Megan Ford
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam night
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic night w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Dirty's Bar N Que: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Ryan Mars Band
• Lone Star Music: Hill Country Gentlemen at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Owen Temple Trio w/HalleyAnna
• Triple Crown: Molly J. Hayes at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: Wes Nickson Band
• River Road Ice House: John Slaughter
• Gruene Hall: Jason Boland & The Stragglers w/Shane Smith & The Saints
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- Happy hour w/Tony Taylor
--- Kyle Reed
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Happy hour w/Brosef
--- The Beaumonts + The Lucky Odds
• The PourHaus: Bill Ayers
• The Kork: Two Rivers Trio
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jumbofunk at 6:30
• Adobe Verde: The Groove Hounds
• Clear Springs: Dennis Jay
• Vino en Verde: Daniel Thomas Phipps
• Schobels: New Wine
• Herbert's: Buddy Boy Band
• Dirty's Bar N Que: TBA
• Riley's Tavern: Big John Mills
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Folk Family Revival
• Triple Crown: Pepper's Blues at 6
• Hooligans: Six Market Blvd
• Leon Springs Dancehall: Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys
• Sam's Burger Joint: Soul Track Mind + Bombasta + Emily Bell
• Floore Country Store:
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Christine Roberts at 5
--- Coolcat Charlie at 9

Saturday
• Rockin' R: FOOD TRUCKS FOR FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Join us at Rockin' R River Rides in Gruene for an all day festival of great live music, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, and fun for kids of all ages!

Live music from:
• Charlie Robison
• Mario Flores and the Soda Creek Band
• The Hogg Maulies
• Wes Nickson
• Jennifer Sullivan
• and more!

• NB Farmer's Market: Steve Tschoepe
• Billy's Ice: Eric Neznik Band
• River Road Ice House: Dean Seltzer
• Gruene Hall:
--- 1 - Bo Phillips
--- 6 - Jason Boland & The Stragglers w/Jason Eady
• Tavern in the Gruene: Dry River Religion
• The Phoenix Saloon: Lucas Taylor & Old Soul
• The PourHaus: Hipsonic
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Kevin and the Krawlers at 1
--- The Texas Terraplanes at 6
• Adobe Verde: Casey Hubble Duo
• Ironhorse Grill: Buddy Boy
• Vino en Verde: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Riley's Tavern: Cornell Hurd
• Lone Star Music:
--- Grant Ewing at 2:40
--- Shady Rest Band at 3:30
--- Hill Country Gentlemenat 4:30
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Max Stalling + Charlie Stout & friends
• Sandra’s Cantina: Alli Mattice Band at 6:30
• Anhalt Dancehall: Jake Hooker and The Outsiders
• Sam's Burger Joint: Ray Wylie Hubbard (birthday bash) w/Stewart Mann
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Mondo Martinez at 5
--- Graham Warwick at 9
• Floore Country Store: Gary P. Nunn

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Charlie Stout
• River Road Ice House: Rooftop Ramble w/Jonny Burke and a VERY SPECIAL GUEST!!
• Gruene Hall: Willie Nelson & Family w/Paula Nelson
• Tavern in the Gruene: Whiskey Rodeo
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/Jordan Minor at 2
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
d • The PourHaus: TBA
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: The Blues Buzzards at 2:30
• Adobe Verde: Allan Goodman
• The Vineyard: Paul McLaughlin at 4
• Cypress Creek Cafe (Wimberley):
Flood Relief Benefit w/Kevin Welch, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, Jimmy Davis, Dustin Welch, Kelley Mickwee, Andrew Hardin, Jennifer Zavaleta, Elizabeth Lee, Kim Miller and MORE!
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Roberta Morales at 3
--- Step Aside Blues Band at 7

Artist Spotlight: Cody Canada

Cody Canada has had quite a ride over the last 18 years. He fronted Cross-Canadian Ragweed for over 15 years, releasing I believe 7 studio albums and 3 live albums. Upon Ragweed's unfortunate decline, Canada loaded himself into a sling-shot and fired himself full-force into a new venture with 4 other amazing musicians forming Cody Canada and The Departed. Within a very short time they were tearing up stages with as much energy and confidence as a band that had been together for many years. They primarily played a selection of Oklahoma songwriter covers from the likes of Mike McClure, Tom Skinner, Kevin Welch and many others, but also mixed in a fair amount of Seth James and Cody Canada originals as well as a few select Ragweed tunes. The band soon ventured into the studio and threw down their first record which was an amazing 20 song tribute to Oklahoma songwriters titled "This Is Indian Land". They not only did these great songs justice, but made each and every one their own and took them to all new levels. The Departed rode out a tour of Indian Land, but didn't let the dust settle on their songwriting gear. Soon they were mixing in new tunes every few shows, and before long started to put together the next record "Adventus". This album became more of a true reflection of how the band was structured with two front men with strong vocals of different styles who are both strong lead guitarists. There was also an instrumental only track along with "Hobo" featuring Ragweed/Departed bassist Jeremy Plato on lead vocals. This mix of styles was diverse and amazing, but it will be interesting to see the direction Canada will take the band with the late 2013 departure of Seth James leaving Canada solo on leads.

Not long ago, Cody ventured down to Port Aransas with a small crew where he recorded a bunch of solo acoustic material. This has been assembled into Cody's first solo album ever titled "Some Old, Some New, Maybe a Cover or Two". You can currently pre-order it through Ragschwag.com which is the electronic store front for 36D Management who manages The Departed and several other class acts in this rich, local music scene. I've hear 2 tracks from this and can't wait to receive my package I ordered from RAGSCHWAG soon!

links:
SOSNMaCoT on RAGSCHWAG
SOSNMaCoT on iTunes
The Departed's website

Event: Food Trucks for Freedom Festival


If you haven't driven through the streets of Austin or other big cities lately, you may have missed the fact that more and more food trucks are popping up all over the place. I've often seen food trucks at local events helping to feed the hungry crowds. If you visit local music venues such as The PourHaus, River Road Ice House, Max's Roadhouse and many others, you'll often see food trucks on hand to offer up tacos, burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, or maybe even some fairly exotic menu items. I've even seen non-mobile spots such as Dirty's Bar N Que pop up around town to offer up tasty mobile nourishment at events.

A group of veterans that are involved in the food and food truck industries have put together this one-day event to help raise money that will help fund an initiative to educate and help launch veterans into new business ventures in the food truck industry.

“Our mission is to empower veterans to reconnect and transition to civilian life by partnering with, and mentoring them to become successful entrepreneurs in the mobile food and/or franchise industry.”

On Saturday, November 16, come to Rockin' R in Gruene and enjoy the great food, live music, bounce houses and other activities for kids of all ages and more!

Live music line-up includes:
Charlie Robison
Mario Flores and the Soda Creek Band
Hogg Maulies
Wes Nickson
Jennifer Sullivan
special appearance by Brad "Grill Sergeant" Turner


Visit their website for more information:

Food Trucks For Freedom Inc. is a Non-Profit organization founded by veterans with the vision and passion of empowering other veterans to succeed as entrepreneurs. One of the biggest challenges that veterans ’ face upon separation from the military, is what to do for the next phase of their lives. We were in the exact same situation at one point in our lives as well, so we can relate to all of the anxious feelings that vets have when they re-enter the civilian world.

Week of 11/4/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: Wes Nickson
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Ross Bruner
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- 5:00 - SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch
--- Grant Ewing & Colin Colby
• Triple Crown: Gerry's Kids at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Robert Ortega Quartet
• Barriba Cantina: An Evening from Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice:
--- Radio Free Texas:
--- Kyle Reed/Steven Roloff
• River Road Ice House: Scott Morgan
• Gruene Hall: Jordan Minor w/Waylon Payne and Tony Taylor
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Watering Hole Saloon: KennCentric Power Trio
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 6
• Jack's Roadhouse: open mic w/JJ Garrett Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Brett Hauser Band
• Triple Crown: Laura Meyer at 6

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: The Real Big SMO
• Gruene Hall: The Georges
• Tavern in the Gruene: TBA
• The PourHaus: Allan Goodman and Matthew Briggs
• Watering Hole Saloon: Korey & Dana Acoustic Duo
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Tyler Cannon & Manzy Lowry
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band tonight!
• Triple Crown: Daniel Thomas Phipps at 6
• The Veranda Rooftop Patio: Bryan Boyce and friends

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Emily Herring
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Owen Temple
• Tavern in the Gruene: Jordan Minor
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Average Joe Crane
• The PourHaus: Nick Lawrence
• Herbert's Tacos: Buddy Boy
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Jam night
• Adobe Verde: Blake Powers
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic night w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Dirty's Bar N Que: Steven Roloff, Scott Morgan and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Full Moon Howlin'
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Crooks
• Triple Crown: Bob Appel at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Red Elvises w/King Pelican
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: Folk Family Revival w/Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: Zack Walther Band w/Texas Renegade
• Gruene Hall: Sarah Jarosz w/The Milk Carton Kids
• Tavern in the Gruene: TBA
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Happy hour w/Marcus Morales
--- Dan Gonzalez Band
• The PourHaus: Brent Woods Trio
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Cool Cat Charlie
• Adobe Verde: The Knowhow
• Vino en Verde: Buddy Boy
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band at 7
• Riley's Tavern: Two Tons of Steel
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward w/Mike Ethan Messick
• Triple Crown: Joel Hofmann at 6
• Jack's Roadhouse: JJ Garrett Band
• Encanto Mexican Grill: TBA
• Hooligans: Bryan Boyce + Roadside Libby + Kyle Reed + Luke Huggins
• Sam's Burger Joint: Radney Foster w/Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay
• Floore's Country Store: Corey Smith + Sundy Best
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Mullberrys at 5
--- Jake Levinson at 9
• Leon Springs Dancehall: Rance Norton & the Cadillac Cowboys

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Chris & Judy
• Billy's Ice: Poor J Brown
• River Road Ice House: Six Market Blvd
• Gruene Hall:
--- 1 - Bill Hearn Trio
--- Band of Heathens w/Chris King
• Tavern in the Gruene: Buster Jiggs
• The Phoenix Saloon: The Hill Country Gentlemen
• The PourHaus: Whiskey Rodeo
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Ty Gavin's Pros and Cons at 1
--- The Texas Saints at 6
• Ironhorse Grill: Randy Clark and Richard Sanders
• Adobe Verde: Bru Erdman
• Vino en Verde: KennCentric
• Riley's Tavern: Scott H. Biram
• Sandra’s Cantina: Alli Mattice Band at 6:30
• Sam's Burger Joint: Robert Johnson & Steve James w/Texas Terraplanes
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Bill Lewis & Jake Martin at 5
--- Granvil Poynter at 9
• Tejas Rodeo Company: Rance Norton & the Cadillac Cowboys

Sunday
• Billy's Ice:
--- NB Blues Society Juke Jam w/Blues Buzzards at 3
--- Mark McKinney
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall:
--- Bret Graham at 12:30
--- Susan Gibson at 4
• Tavern in the Gruene: TBA
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday Afternoon Live w/BJ Thibodeaux
--- True Audio Outland Presents: TBA
• The PourHaus: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Kim Meeks and Her Bad Habits at 2
• The Vineyard: Al Barlow & Paul McLaughlin at 4
• Vino en Verde: TBA
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Jacinto y Ray y Joaquin at 3
--- Step Aside Blues Band at 7

Week of 10/28/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: Wes Nickson
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: TBA
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- 5:00 - SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch
--- TBA
• Triple Crown: Marcus Morales at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Two Tons of Steel
• Barriba Cantina: An Evening from Brian Duarte

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice: Radio Free Texas: Junior Gordon Band
• River Road Ice House: Scott Morgan
• Gruene Hall: Audrey Auld w/Richard Bowden & Andrew Hardin
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band
• Riley's Tavern: Chris Edwards
• Lone Star Music:
--- American Aquarium at 4
--- Sam Riggs and the Night People at 6
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: American Aquarium w/Blue Water Highway
• Triple Crown: Aaron Stephens at 6

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: The Georges
• The PourHaus: Brent Woods
• Watering Hole Saloon:
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Mike Ethan Messick and Jamie Wilson
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Triple Crown: Emily Herring at 6
• The Veranda Rooftop Patio: Bryan Boyce and friends
• Sam's Burger Joint: Smokehouse Guitar Army
• Floore's Country Store: Willie Nelson & Family
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Backwater BLVD
• River Road Ice House: Whiskey Rodeo
• Gruene Hall: Slim Bawb
• Tavern in the Gruene: Halloween Party and Costume Contest w/Zach Walther and the Awe Hells
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Marcus Morales
• The PourHaus: Halloween Party
• Freiheit: Open mic w/Fallon Franklin of The Boxers
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: 3 Man Front
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• Vino en Verde: TBA
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic night w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Dirty's Bar N Que: Court Nance
• Riley's Tavern: Amanda Jo Cevallos
• Lone Star Music:
--- Zach Nytomt
--- Hill Country Gentlemen at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Brett Hauser Band w/Charlie Stout
• Triple Crown: Bruce Curtis at 6
• Barriba Cantina: Will Owen Gage

Friday
• Billy's Ice: Court Nance
• River Road Ice House: No Refund Band w/Anthony Terry
• Gruene Hall: The Dirty River Boys w/Mayeux & Broussard
• Tavern in the Gruene: Monty Guitar Tyler
• The Phoenix Saloon: Rock Bottom String Band + Jason Bancroft & The Wealthy Beggars
• The PourHaus: TBA
• Long Horn Cafe: Buddy Boy
• Adobe Verde: The Groove Hounds
• Dirty's Bar N Que: Gerald Burns
• Vino en Verde: Jade Patek
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice
• Moose's Food Court: TBA
• Schobels: New Wine
• Dirty's Bar N Que:
• Riley's Tavern: Pepper's Blues
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Adam Johnson Band w/Peterson Bros
• Triple Crown: Mark Jungers at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Groupo Fantasma w/Chico Mann
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Happy hour w/Flames of Red
--- Smokehouse Guitar Army

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market: Dan McCoy
• Billy's Ice: File 13
• River Road Ice House: Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward
• Gruene Hall:
--- 1 - Garrett LaBeau
--- Jamey Johnson
• Tavern in the Gruene: TBA
• The Phoenix Saloon: B.J. Thibodeaux & Backwater BLVD
• The PourHaus: TBA
• Ironhorse Grill: Buddy Boy
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- The Revival Brothers at 1
--- The Catherine Denise Band at 6
• Adobe Verde: Dry River Religion
• Vino en Verde: Jim Thomas
• Moose's Food Court: TBA
• Riley's Tavern: Devil's Hollow
• Happy Cow: The Whipples, Knucklehead, Uncle Daddy, Lonnie Key, Armadillo Road, Jordan Minor and The Bottom Dollar Band, The Biscuit Killers and more
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Soul Track Mind
• Triple Crown: Scott H. Biram
• Sam's Burger Joint: Shinyribs
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Happy hour w/Ron Young
--- Mike Ryan
• Floore Country Store: Uncle Lucius w/Brian Keane

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Scott Morgan
• River Road Ice House: Jonny Burke w/Kevin Galloway of Uncle Lucius at 2 on the upstairs patio
• Gruene Hall: 
--- Sylvia & Matt Kirk w/Scott Byer at 12
--- Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun at 4
• The Phoenix Saloon: Sunday Afternoon Live w/Hillbilly Jug Band at 2
• The PourHaus: The Groove Hounds at 6
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Slim Bawb at 2
• Adobe Verde: Jade Patek
• The Vineyard: Al Barlow & Paul McLaughlin at 4
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Peace, Love & Hope Benefit
• Sam's Burger Joint: The Black Lillies
• Barriba Cantina:
--- Jacinto y Ray y Joaquin at 3
--- Step Aside Blues Band

The Coast City Line

Tank from Galleywinter has assembled a crew. This isn't some stupid basketball game or street fight, this is an event where some amazing songwriters are coming together for an evening of magical song-swapping, and if you have the ability to make it there this Friday, October 25, I suggest you do so...



The Players:
• K Phillips
• Courtney Patton
• Chris King
• Jamie Wilson
• Owen Temple
• Drew Kennedy

click below for more information:
The Coast City Line

Week of 10/21/2013

Monday
• Billy's Ice: Wes Nickson
• River Road Ice House: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• Gruene Hall: Bret Graham
• Tavern in the Gruene: Court Nance Accident
• The PourHaus: Bryan Boyce and Paul Rogers
• Riley's Tavern: Songwriter showcase w/John Whipple
• Cheatham Street Warehouse:
--- 5:00 - SoldierSongs and Voices Workshop w/Dustin Welch
• Triple Crown: Beth Lee at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: Swing Nite w/Johnny P & the Wiseguys

Tuesday
• Billy's Ice:
--- Radio Free Texas: Dean Ferrell
--- Austin Gilliam
• River Road Ice House: Scott Morgan
• Gruene Hall: Tom Gillam and friends
• Tavern in the Gruene:
--- 7 - KNBT Roots and Branches of Americana w/Ray Wylie Hubbard
--- 9:30 - The Blooms
• The PourHaus: Open mic w/Jon Magill
• Lone Star Music: Lincoln Durham at 6
• Watering Hole Saloon: Vagabonds del Sol
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice Band
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Blue Water Hwy (cd release) w/Dry River Religion
• Triple Crown: Tony Taylor at 6
• Sam's Burger Joint: JJ Grey and Mofro w/The Revivalists

Wednesday
• Billy's Ice: Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall: Community in Schools Raffle Party feat. The Groove Hounds
• The PourHaus: Band of Bandits
• Buffalo Wings & Rings: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Molly Hayes
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Kent Finlay's songwriter circle
• Barriba Cantina: Adam Johnson Band tonight!
• Triple Crown: Ian McFeron + Alisa Milner at 6 then The Biscuit Grabbers + Rock Bottom String Band + Last Call Ramblers
• The Veranda Rooftop Patio: Bryan Boyce and friends

Thursday
• Billy's Ice: Scott Morgan feat. Red Feather Tribe
• River Road Ice House: Bri Bagwell and the Banned
• Gruene Hall: Closed for private event
• Tavern in the Gruene: Rockadillos
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Adam Johnson
• The PourHaus: Nick Lawrence
• Adobe Verde: Garrett Heinrichs
• New Braunfels Coffee: Open mic night w/Richard Sanders
• Moose's Food Court: Jam night
• Dirty's Bar N Que: Steven Roloff and friends
• Riley's Tavern: Trevor and Joel's Thirsty Thursday
• Lone Star Music:
--- Hill Country Gentlemen at 6
--- Bri Bagwell at 7
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Adam Hood and Jason Eady w/Dan Adams
• Aloft Austin@Domain: Ashley Monical at 5
• Triple Crown: Ike Eichenberg at 6 then Hill Country Gentlemen + K Phillips & the Concho Pearls
• Sam's Burger Joint: Scott Miller w/Kyle Reed

Friday
• Billy's Ice: The Damn Quails w/Aaron Stephens
• River Road Ice House: Dry River Religion
• Gruene Hall: Todd Snider, Amy LaVere w/Will Sexton plus HalleyAnna
• Tavern in the Gruene: 3 Man Front
• The Phoenix Saloon: Happy hour w/Brosef
• The PourHaus: Scott Wiggins
• The Kork: Two Rivers Trio
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten: Melissa Ludwig Band at 6
• Adobe Verde: John Edward Baumann
• Herbert's Taco Hut: Buddy Boy
• Vino en Verde: Mistral Winds
• Los Cucos: Alli Mattice
• Encanto's Mexican Grill: New Wine
• Riley's Tavern: Jeremy Steding
• Lone Star Music: Damn Quails at 3
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: Doug Moreland
• Triple Crown: Los Gallos at 6
• Hooligans: Velcro Pygmies
• Sam's Burger Joint: Bubble Puppy w/The Krayolas
• Floore Country Store: Randy Rogers Band w/Cody Canada and The Departed

Saturday
• NB Farmer's Market:
• Billy's Ice: LC Rocks
• River Road Ice House: Ryan Ready CD release party + The Hillbilly Jug Band
• Gruene Hall:
--- 1 - Flat Top Jones
--- Todd Snider, Bill Carter plus HalleyAnna
• Tavern in the Gruene: Kyle Wayne Kutscher
• The Phoenix Saloon: Adam Johnson and the Pay Me's
• The PourHaus: Empty-Handed Vagabonds at 5, Off the Cuff at 9
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Pepper's Blues at 1
--- Lesti Huff Band at 6
• Adobe Verde: Bru Erdman
• Vino en Verde: Haley Cole
• Moose's Food Court: TBA
• Riley's Tavern: Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: John David Kent
• The Marc: Cory Morrow
• Hooligans: Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr. w/Dave Fenley
• Sam's Burger Joint: Nothing More w/American Fangs + Immortal Guardian
• Floore Country Store: Randy Rogers Band w/Jason Eady

Sunday
• Billy's Ice: Dave Fenley and the Good Deal
• River Road Ice House: TBA
• Gruene Hall:
--- 12:30 - Slim Bawb
--- 5 - Harry Bodine & Black Coffee w/John Magnie and Steve Amadee of the Subdudes
• Tavern in the Gruene: Empty-Handed Vagabonds
• The Phoenix Saloon:
--- Sunday afternoon live w/James Pardo at 2
--- True Audio Outland Presents: Ian Halka
• The PourHaus: TBA
• Oma Gruene's Secret Garten:
--- Adam Johnson at 1
--- Musical Tribute to Philip Stevens
• Adobe Verde: Allan Goodman
• The Vineyard: Al Barlow & Paul McLaughlin at 4
• Cheatham Street Warehouse: TBA

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