Les Paw Mewsic Series

Saw a great show last night at The Les Paw Mewsic Series. This is my friend Steve Elliott's house which he has turned into a live music venue by putting church pews in his den. How cool is that? I will alert all of you for the next show. It's a wonderful place to hear great music. Last night was Drew Kennedy and it was a fantastic show. Can't wait for the next one!

As an extra added bonus, Donnie Courville brought some of Bigrich Courville's indescribable gumbo! Eat your hearts out, people, especially you John Cowan.

Website:  The Les Paw Mewsic Series

MTV is 30 years old? When did that happen?

While conversing with friends on Facebook, it came to my attention that MTV is 30 years old this year.  I remember hearing about that, but I don't remember freaking out about it like I am right now.

It occurs to me that teenagers today might be thinking the music of 1981 is as ancient as we thought the music of 1941 was when we were teenagers.

Are they looking at Rod Stewart, Bananarama and Pat Benatar the same way we looked at Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters and Judy Garland?

Red Hot Chili Peppers = A Bunch of Old Guys

The smartass punk kid on VH-1 Countdown (just kidding about the smartass thing...I like him) just announced that this video is number one this week and "even though they're a little bit older, they still make great videos."

So, I thought, "When did the Red Hot Chili Peppers become a bunch of old guys in the eyes of the VH1 world?" The VH1 audience isn't exactly the young MTV crowd. So, I looked it up. Flea and Anthony Kiedis are both 50. How is that possible? I think I need a nap and some Geritol.

On another note, "Pop Up Video" is coming back. I love "Pop Up Video."

Thomas Jefferson All Alumni (and friends) Monthly Gathering

Every month for the last couple of years alumni from my high school, Thomas Jefferson in Port Arthur, Texas, have gotten together the last Saturday (sometimes Friday) of the month to hang out and harass each other.  In the past, we've mostly had alumni from 1972-ish through 1980-ish, but everybody is invited and if you'd like to join us, don't be shy about bringing friends. 

This month, our gathering will be Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Logon Cafe .  The Logon is at 3805 Calder Avenue (beside CVS and across the street from Kroger) in Beaumont.  The sound is great and they also have delicious food.  The band starts at 8:30 p.m., but some of us will be there by 7:30 p.m.

The band Saturday night will be Longneck Road, which is one of my favorite local bands.  Class of 1973 alumni Ron Arceneaux is in the band and I work with the talented founder/singer/musician/songwriter Dick LeMasters.

You can find more details on the TJ Alumni Happenings events tab on Facebook.

It's, Oh, So Quiet Official Video with Lyrics on Screen

Have you been wondering who is singing that song on the HBO promos with the girl screaming? It's Bjork singing "It's Oh So Quiet."

Longneck Road!

Frampton Comes Alive...Again

Tonight (last night, actually), I saw Peter Frampton at the Isle of Capri casino in Lake Charles.  He was as energetic, talented and charismatic as ever.  His voice and guitar playing were everything I remembered from the last time I saw him in 1980 in Beaumont.  The show lasted a full two hours which included a twenty minute encore.  If he brings his tour anywhere near you, you should try to go.  His version of "Black Hole Sun" alone is worth the price of admission.

After the concert, we went to Crockett Street and caught Joe Mendoza and Smokin' Joe Soliz and their band (which is currently nameless, although the name might or might not be "The Joe Mendoza Blues Band") at The Hub on Crockett Street.  These guys are amazing and will be playing on the patio at Cafe Del Rio Friday, June 18, 2010.  You should go.  I'll save you a chair.

Things You Should Do

You should go to Major League Grill in Beaumont.
(4430 Dowlen Road - near Steinmart, 409-898-7500)

You should go to The Hub on Crockett Street.
(My friend Andrew is now the manager.)

You should see Shawn Pittman if he is playing anywhere near you.

You should have friends like Patty and Doug and Art and Richard and family like mom and Terry and Dan and Bonnie and Katie and Chloe and Steve to hang out with.

You should be very jealous of me.

Terry and Chloe

Terry and Katie

Terry and Dan

Bonnie

Shawn Pittman

Laurie and Richard

Laurie and Art

Longneck Road Show

Playing For Change | Peace Through Music

Playing For Change | Peace Through Music




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We Are the World 25

Very true that I couldn't name most of them, Miss Cellania, but I can name all of these. I want my MTV...

WE ARE THE WORLD @ Yahoo! Video

If you can't name them all click here for the details.

Rock for Haiti (Beaumont, Texas)

Ryan Bingham Beats Paul McCartney and U2 To Golden Globe | undercover.com.au, Music, News, Entertainment

Ryan Bingham Beats Paul McCartney and U2 To Golden Globe undercover.com.au, Music, News, Entertainment

Another Longneck Road Show!

Crazy Heart’s Ryan Bingham on Writing His Golden Globe–Nominated Song, ‘The Weary Kind’ -- Vulture

Crazy Heart’s Ryan Bingham on Writing His Golden Globe–Nominated Song, ‘The Weary Kind’ -- Vulture

Katie, Chloe and I saw Ryan Bingham at the Stingaree/Crab Festival at Crystal Beach last year. He was amazing. Click on the link above to read an interview about his Golden Globe nominated song, "The Weary Kind."

Live Texas Music Map

Click here to view a map of Texas musician/singer/songwriters concert dates. The map is searchable by date, artist and/or venue. The picture below shows concerts for Ray Wylie Hubbard between now and next June. Very cool.

Cool Venue,..Cool Bands...You're Cool, too...Right?

Friday, December 18th, at The Barking Dog (downtown Beaumont) - Josh Langston Band with special guests Longneck Road. This will be great.

Longneck Road CD Release Party

CD Release Party
My friends Longneck Road will be having a CD release party this Friday, November 27th. The party will be at The Pacesetter here in Beaumont. About the show from the Longneck Road website:

Friday, November 27, at The Pacesetter Lounge in Beaumont! Longneck Road's CD Release Party for its debut album "Texas Rock" will be held at The Pacesetter Lounge the Day After Thanksgiving! The music starts at 8:30 p.m.! Longneck Road will hold drawings to give away band T-Shirts, CD's, and stickers. In addition, at the end of the night, the band will give away a guitar that was autographed by Charlie Daniels on November 5, 2009, when Longneck Road opened for The Charlie Daniels Band at the "Hats Off To Industry" event held in Winnie, Texas. Come out and help Longneck Road celebrate the release of "Texas Rock"!

Traveling with Longneck Road - Longneck Road World Tour!
Click here for a fabulous slideshow of the Longneck Road Texas Rock World Tour. Buy your copy of the Texas Rock CD, take it with you on vacation, take a picture and forward it to the band. It shall be the biggest "World Tour" of all time!

You can buy the CD on CD Baby (click here) or at the Logon Cafe in Beaumont. You can also download the individual tracks from CD Baby, if that's how you roll.

Video: "The Way She Walks"


Don't forget to go to Radio Free Texas to request Longneck Road songs to keep them #1 on the charts!

Longneck Road Meets Charlie Daniels...and vice versa

My friends in Longneck Road opened for Charlie Daniels last night and had a great time playing their music for a huge crowd. Longneck Road is Dick LeMasters, Robert Arena, Miles Sykes and Ron Arceneaux.

You can request their music, and I wish you would, on Radio Free Texas (www.radiofreetexas.org).

You can also buy their CD or download their songs individually by going to CD Baby (click here).

Their next show will be Friday, November 27, 2009 at The Pacesetter here in Beaumont for their CD release party. You should go. In fact, I insist.

The Pacesetter
6358 Phelan Blvd
Beaumont, Texas 77706-6159
(409) 866-2100

Coming Up at Courville's

We went to Courville's the other night for another outstanding show by Hayes Carll with the fabulous Kaiser Brothers as the opening act. The food was delicious and I was thrilled to find that the gumbo was back.

Call Courville's now for your reservations for upcoming shows. Ticket price includes dinner and the show and the sooner you call, the better your seat. The number is 409-860-9811 and you pay by credit card when you make your reservation. Ticket price is usually $30, though Billy Joe Shaver was $50 in the past.

November 19
Bruce Robison

December 17
Walt Wilkins

January 27
Fred Eaglesmith

February 10
Ray Wylie Hubbard

Coming Soon
***Well, not "soon," actually. He'll be sometime after Ray Wylie Hubbard. ***
Billy Joe Shaver