Micky & the Motorcars
November 2009
Music has always been a way of life for Micky & the Motorcars frontman and lead vocals, Micky Braun, and guitarist brother, Gary Braun. Growing up without the
distractions
of television or telephones in the mountains of Stanley, Idaho, Micky and Gary found recreation playing music with their two older brothers (Reckless Kelly’s Willie and Cody Braun) and their father, full-time musician, Muzzie Braun. Fast forward almost twenty years and four studio albums later to the night of June 26, 2009, when Micky and Gary (joined by bass guitarist Mark McCoy, drummer Shane Vannerson, and lead guitarist Kris Farrow) took the stage of the world’s largest honky-tonk to record their first ever live album, Micky & the Motorcars: Live at Billy Bob’s Texas.
The live, double deluxe set includes a bonus DVD; bringing fans center stage in the ultimate concert experience as Micky & the Motorcars give one of their most memorable performances to date. Combining tracks from 2002’s Which Way from Here, 2004’s Ain’t in It for the Money, 2007’s Careless, and 2008’s critically acclaimed NAIVE, the 3 disc (2 CD/1 DVD) collection captures the band’s raw energy as they perform 25 of their greatest hits and fan favorites in an uncut, full-length concert. Lead singer, Micky Braun, delivers a flawless and spellbinding set, showcasing his supple vocal range in boisterous rock-anthems like “Bloodshot” and heartfelt melodies like “Seashell” and “Long and Lonely Highway”. From the first track “Naive” to the last track “Careless”, this live CD/DVD combo doesn’t let up – providing power packed hit after hit – and a DVD featuring extra bonus footage and exclusive interviews with the band.
Throughout the years, Micky & the Motorcars have visited Billy Bob's numerous times as both patrons and performers. Gary and Micky can both remember the first time they set foot in the legendary country club when they were just around 11 and 12 years old to watch a buddy of their dads play drums for Chris LeDoux. Gary was quoted as saying, “I remember being pretty impressed that a bar could hold more people than my hometown and have guys like Chris LeDoux play on a regular basis.” When the time came for the band to choose a venue to record their first live album, Billy Bob's Texas was the obvious choice, serving as both a reflection of their past and a window into their bright future. “Billy Bob's is the biggest and best Texas venue MMC plays, with an amazing sound quality and a crowd that always listens with an energy we can all feed off of,” says Gary. . . more
Micky & the Motorcars
Live At Billy Bob's
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