Archive for the ‘Concert & Tour Reviews’ Category
Collin Raye Concert Review – Lake Jackson, Texas
On one of the few sunny Saturday’s since New Year’s Day, I decided to take a Road Trip to Lake Jackson, TX. Not really a tourist hot spot, however this weekend one of country music’s top hit makers was performing at The Clarion at Brazosport College. Collin Raye has a track record of five certified...
February 16th, 2010 | Concert & Tour Reviews, Features | Read More Amy Farris Tribute-McCabe’s, 11/8/09 (Dave Alvin, Peter Case, Stan Ridgeway, I See Hawks)
On October 20 a memorial/tribute for Amy Farris was held in her home town of Austin, featuring Dave Alvin and numerous associates of Amy’s over the years.
Last night Dave put together a tribute in Amy’s adopted home town of LA, and what a tribute it was.
Though I’ve never been enamored of Amy’s...
November 15th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews, Features | Read More Drive-by Truckers w/ James McMurtry – Rev Room, Little Rock, AR – 10/24/09
This was the first time in five years that Drive-by Truckers have rolled into town, and fans responded with a sold out crowd. While they might have sold out anyway, having James McMurtry as an opening act couldn’t have hurt. Not having too much time to dawdle, McMurtry ripped through his songs...
October 30th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews, Features | Read More “We’re All for the Hall” — Concert Review
Vince Gill and Keith Urban had a great idea: Get a bunch of famous country singers together, raise some money and rock the city — Music City, that is.
Gill, the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum’s board president, and Urban, a Grammy award winner, donated the night’s proceeds to benefit...
October 27th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews | Read More Justin Townes Earle and Wagons at The Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba NSW Australia October 7
As we pulled up outside The Clarendon, the sleet was falling and all I could think was thank God I brought my big black jacket! Let’s face it, Katoomba = COLD! There’s no denying that fact!
Justin Townes Earle is no show pony, he’s a work horse… having played over 250 shows in the last 12...
October 20th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews | Read More Merle Haggard, Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, 10/1/09
Seeing Merle Haggard live is in many ways (at least for me) similar to what it used to be like seeing the Grateful Dead.
Now that some of you are quite possibly cursing me, let me elaborate before the hate mail begins..
First, you never know what songs will be played, as Merle never makes a set list-he...
October 12th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews | Read More Emmylou Harris, Chris Isaak, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Melissa Ethridge, and that one Judge from American Idol – Country Music Hall of Fame “All for the Hall” Fundraiser and Guitar Pull
Last night I think I overheard Emmylou Harris talking about a guitar pull in New York that she sat in on with Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, and Guy Clark. There’s always such good country lovin’ on the East, but alas, for us West Coasters we don’t get quite as many sessions like the one Emmylou...
October 5th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews | Read More Those Darlins at The Loft – Atlanta, GA – 9/29/09
ATLANTA, GA – On a chilly Tuesday night at The Loft in Atlanta, Those Darlins roared into town and proceeded to heat up the place before a crowd that was either extremely stoned or completely taken by surprise. These sweet little darlins are cussin’ big time! They’re screamin’...
October 1st, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews | Read More Scene Spotlight: Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival –– Columbia, Mo.
Being in the middle of a state in Middle America is actually a pretty ideal situation for a music lover. Being at the convergence point for artists from all over the country is quite the advantage, and a festival like Columbia, Missouri’s Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival proves it, combining...
September 30th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews | Read More Wagon Wheel Festival
For three days, the small town of Lake Elsinore was serenaded by some of the best voices in country music. The first ever Wagon Wheel Festival attracted thousands of fans from all over Southern California. Die hard country music fans filled the lawn to sing along with artists including, Phil Vassar,...
September 29th, 2009 | Concert & Tour Reviews | Read More -
Phil Vassar: I did it my way December 30, 2009 17:12 -
CMP Talks with Rosanne Cash about life, her legendary father and her extraordinary new album. November 17, 2009 11:11 -
Randy Houser is Keeping His “Boots On” – Interview October 6, 2009 01:10 -
Tracy Lawrence September 6, 2009 19:09 -
Dan Tyminski (Alison Krauss/Soggy Bottom Boys) August 31, 2009 19:08 -
Gloriana August 21, 2009 10:08 -
Larry the Cable Guy December 17, 2008 18:12 -
Dolly Parton November 18, 2008 16:11 -
Charlie Daniels November 18, 2008 00:11 -
Darius Rucker October 22, 2008 12:10
Favorite Interviews
Record Reviews
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Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” Version Two March 12, 2010 08:03 -
Bret Michaels teams up with Miley Cyrus on new single March 11, 2010 06:03 -
James McMurtry Interview March 10, 2010 22:03 -
The Drive-By Truckers’ Balancing Act March 5, 2010 21:03 -
Brooks and Dunn to be recognized at Honors Gala March 22 March 4, 2010 11:03
- Jayne: Mr Ed should be Liz Durrett (http://lizdurrett.com/) and Chesnutt has no extra T in it!...
- oldfarmerwholivedonarock: Her new single, "That's God" is something of a snoozefest. She needs to release some better music if she wants to gain n...
- Gary: It truly is amazing the life that this man has lead both on and off the stage.It goes to show you what itestinal fortitu...
- Jason Estopinal: o baby there is no hiding the fact that i think the avetts sold out big time and will do anything they can to make a buc...
- Lee: Jason,Bitterness is very hard to hide and not attractive....
