We're getting ready. See you Sunday...

I haven't written a blog in a while. I've been too busy writing.

The next issue of LoneStarMusic Magazine will be out before you know it and all of my contributions have been eating into my blogging time. That's the bad news (for me anyway). The good news is the next issue of the magazine is the best so far. I know one of us says that every issue, but this time it's unanimous. And it's going to be bonus-sized. I'm sure Clair or Betsy will fill you in more over the next two weeks, but here's a little hint as to who might be on the cover:

My FAVORITE Canadian band, Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans, are coming down to Texas with another one of my favorites, Hayes Carll, for a two week tour. You might recall them playing together at Stingaree Music Festival a few weeks ago. If you missed it, you missed out big time, but you can catch a recap with my blog for the inside scoop.

Here's a rundown of Corb Lund's Texas tour dates:

May 12th @ Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, TX

May 13th @ Saxon Pub in Austin, TX (opening for Sunny Sweeney)

May 14th @ Hill's Cafe in Austin, TX (opening for Doug Moreland) **FREE SHOW**

May 15th @ House of Rock in Corpus Christi, TX (opening for Hayes Carll)

May 16th @ Dosey Doe Coffee House in The Woodlands, TX (opening for Hayes Carll)

May 17th @ Floore's Country Store in Helotes, TX (opening for Hayes Carll)

May 18th @ Gruene Hall for the AMERICANA JAM!! (You don't want to miss this show!! Get your tickets here!! Also, come by the store in Gruene and say hi to the lovely LoneStarMusic girls! :)

May 21nd @ Lakeside Icehouse in Bryan, TX

May 22nd @ The Fairmount in Ft. Worth, TX (opening for Hayes Carll)

May 23rd @ Bostock's in Stephenville, TX (opening for Hayes Carll)

May 24th @ Threadgill's World Headquarters in Austin, TX (opening for Hayes Carll)

As you can see, you have plenty of chances to check them out!! I know what you're thinking, can Canadians really play good country music?? And my friends, the answer is yes!! Trust me, I wouldn't steer you wrong! These guys should have been born in Texas because they play some great Western Swing! I hear we're getting them on www.LoneStarMusic.com soon, so keep an eye out for them! Also, if you go to any of their Austin, San Marcos or New Braunfels shows, come say hi! I'll be hanging out and enjoying the show! 

Ladies, here's a picture of the beautiful Corb Lund:

Today is the 75th birthday of Abbott's most famous son, Willie Nelson. It is my belief that Willie Nelson has entered the echelon of that rarest of celebrities: worldwide. And when I say worldwide, I don't mean New York, London, and Tokyo. I'm talking about remote third world countries where it's a hike to find the nearest tv. There are a handful of people who are instantly recognizable no matter the culture, geography, or language. Muhammad Ali, Albert Einstein, and Elvis come to mind. It's time to print up Mr. Nelson's membership card. You could show this image to about anyone in the world and get the answer "Willie":

And in case you haven't checked it out yet, the Willie box set, One Hell Of A Ride, commemorating his 75th, is the best Willie collection I've seen. And one helluva value as well.

The thought of the Texas Music scene without Willie Nelson is, to be frank, terrifying. Happy 75th Willie! And here's to 25 more (I'm greedy).

the old slip and slide...
those didn't work that great
out in the country where I lived

always twigs and gravel
jabbing your belly

been sitting here trying to
put together all of the pieces
of last weekend

childer's memorial jam was very surreal

I kept waiting for him to come
sliding in the back door

choked up through his tunes I did solo...
lot of us did

all of the lyrics
really hit home
knowing you won't ever
get to see bob again

but I think it did everyone some
good to get out and grieve together
and laugh
and eat
and remember the man that touched all of our lives

one of the highlights of my evening
was meeting woody guthrie's sister
mary jo

I guess she was probably
in her eighties
and she reminded me so much
of my grandma mayme

I just kept talking to her,
probably driving her crazy
cause I was really digging that
exact same feeling I would get
when I would talk to mayme

there was a certain way I would
talk and act and feel
in her presence and I was soaking it up

she was a rascal too...
I kidded her that she had been eating
the WHOLE time she had been there...

another thing I would kid my grandma about

she was sitting in the front row
for the gospel section of the show
and I would look at her
and she would take an over-exaggerated bite
and smile

pistol...

she told me I reminded her of jack nicholson...

then she heckled me

how great is that?

extremely cool woman

the tumbleweed gig was fun
that place hasn't changed much
since the last time I was there

sat in with ragweed
and smacked pitcher after pitcher
with my les paul

good thinking...

woke up with a hitler mustache
drawn on with a sharpee
but that's a whole other story...

stephenville was great too

that's the biggest crowd we
play to all year
and we had a great set

highlight of my night there
was when my buddy miz and I
helped rusty weir to his limo

we used to print t-shirts
in college and we always used to listen
to a tape called "truly tasteless tunes"
and rusty's song "I heard you been laying my old lady"
was on there...

we were talking about that on the way down
and then winding up helping down the ramp
and putting him in a limo was kind of funny

where else did we go?

I guess that was it...

seemed like a month

hopping back on the sober train again...

I love beer, but I'm just too damn good at drinking
them and here lately I can feel it's claws
digging in me again

damn...

I'm gonna need some hobbies.

Well the time has finally come. Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival went out with a bang last night, and it couldn't have been more perfect! Larry Joe put on a rockin' show, and thousands of people were dancin' and singin' in the mud.

The last song was very special. A ton of artists, including Rusty Wier, Ed Burleson, Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Mat Martindale, Mike MeClure and more got on stage to sing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." They each made up their own verse and the entire crowd was singing along! Rusty Wier sang the final verse and it was electifying! He gave his everything out there on that stage!

As soon as the show ended another massive storm hit...hail and everything! It calmed down for about 15 minutes and then started up again...and it's still raining! This weekend was my first LJT Festival, and I LOVED it! Betsy and I met a TON of really cool people!! I can't wait until next year!!

Saturday's kicking off to a GREAT start at Larry Joe Taylor!! Ed Burleson is on stage and the place is PACKED! There's several thousand Texas music fans out here drinkin' beer and listenin' to music already! I heard the speakers blew out during Adam Carroll's accoustic set, but I saw Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines jamming out with him with no microphones. It was pretty cool! That's how we do it in Texas!!

It's a great line-up today! Ed Burleson, Matt Martindale, Mike McClure, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Tommy Alverson, Kevin Welch (who I'm really excited to see for the 1st time), Rusty Wier and the man himself, Larry Joe Taylor! It's going to KICK ASS!!

Come on out here and say hi to Betsy and I at the LoneStarMusic RV!! We'd love to sign you up to win a free t-shirt! It's still early, so come on out! It's a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!

Hey guys!

We are here and rockin out! Been great freakin weather all day and some GREAT LIVE TEXAS MUSIC!!! No Justice is up on the stage right now and getting the crowd CRAZY! Hundreds of people running around and drinking beer, singing songs, and of course stopping by and saying hello to the LoneStarMusic Girls!

If you are here or going to be make sure to sign up for the t-shirt giveaway, and possible $100 shopping spree with us! All it takes is a few seconds, and while your at it buy a subscribtion to the magazine+ a FREE SAMPLER!

Stop by and say hi!!!

Todays kick ass shows: Band of Heathens @5 Bart Crow Band @6 No Justice @ 7.......get out here and see the rest!!!!!

Ok people are signing up like CRAZY out here! We found our winners from yesterday and the day before so check check on that! If you guys want to win some t-shirts and a possible $100 shopping spree with us you HAVE TO COME SEE US!

Also you should know by now how wonderful our magazine is, but if you dont... now is the time to get it because..

A. get the LJT discount B. Get a free sampler C. get to meet me:)

So get out here guys, come see Jessica and I right by the stage, we might even have a beer with you!

 F*** storms!!!!! SEE YOU GUYS OUT THERE

Hey guys,

I am here on the rv watching shit blow all over the place. Also wondering how I am going to manage to make our tent work (which at this point makes no sense) In case you have not heard our tent got blown away last night and broke, snapped, ripped and anything else bad that could happen, happened to that poor tent.

I had a very cold shower (not by choice) this morning and decided this day IS GOING TO BE GREAT. Considering all the shitty stuff thats been happening, we have somehow managed to sell some great stuff, meet great people, and brave a hurricane.

We will have another video update for you guys here shortly once we get organized and set back up. Ta Ta for now bitches.

hey folks
we are doing a memorial jam
for bob childers at the blue door
in okc this sunday

better call early to get your tickets
because this place only holds a hundred or so

all of the proceeds are going towards
boborah's children

there are gonna be a slew of artists
there including susan gibson, tom skinner,
cody canada, red dirt rangers.....a bunch o' folk

so come on out and let's
give bob a proper send off

thank you,
mac

Last night's storms did a number on the electrical situation for us at our booth. But good news, all of today's schedule is good to go for both stages. The terrific staff at LJT restored electricity to our area earlier this afternoon and Betsy is working on an update as I type this.

She tells me that, in part thanks to the weather, the lines at the front gate are long. So if you're coming in to catch the RRB (or the MRB) tonight, give yourself an extra hour, just in case.

Stay tuned!