‘Venues’ Archives
The Kentucky Headhunters heat up the Gilley’s Durant/Choctaw stage
Doug Phelps — See the twinkle? For more pictures, click the link below. Sporting the looks and licks that have become their signatures during the past 44 years, The Kentucky Headhunters show no signs of wavering energy, talent, or boredom. This band, which began practicing their rock in what is now called the "Practice House" right in the [...]
Snowbirds “Storyhill” flying south to Harmony House Concerts, Nov. 11
Storyhill Press release from Harmony House, Bonham area On Sunday, Nov.11, 2012, from 4-6 p.m., Harmony House Concerts proudly presents the duo, "Storyhill." Garrison Keillor, host of the famed "Prairie Home Companion" on PBS stations, says, "Storyhill...setting a new high standard for male duet harmony!" Storyhill is a folk duo [...]
SRS Rd 2 Wk 4, 10.18.12 at Southern Junction
Jon Beaumont, New Old West Photo albums available with links at the end of this article. Well, it’s all over but the final round — the winner of the 2012 Shiner Rising Star will be determined Thursday, Nov. 1, at Love & War in Texas, Plano. The bands that have progressed into the final round are: The Bigsbys, 121 North, [...]
White & Spears — New old music being made
White & Spears Now in Phase 3 of his professional career, North Texas singer/songwriter Robby White is doing what he’s wanted to do all along — “It’s real country, with tinges of western swing and Texas music, and it’s the kind of music I’ve always wanted to make.” White has teamed up with Texas country music longer-timer [...]
SRS Rd 2 Wk 3, 10.11.12, Gilley’s Dallas
Story and photos by Mark Bickham Blacktop Outlaw met 121 North on the Gilley's Dallas stage Thursday night (Oct. 11) to battle for the chance to advance into Round 3 (the finals) of the Shiner Rising Star contest. It was a tough battle, said spectators and crowds, with the bands each displaying uniqueness and considerable talent. But, when it [...]
