‘Shiner Rising Star 2012’ Archives
Shiner Rising Star 2012 finals
The Bigsbys Story and pix by Mary Jane Farmer. Many more photos available at the end of this feature story. The true colors of the four Shiner Rising Star finalist band members — gentlemen all — came out Thursday night when everyone learned it was The Bigsbys who took home the top honor. Every musician gathered on the stage as KHYI [...]
Shiner Rising Star 2012 coming to a close
The Shiner Rising Star competition for 2012 is about to wind down. The top 4 bands which survived Rounds One and Two are meeting one another on the Love & War in Texas (Plano) stage Thursday night (Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.) to see who will walk away with a recording contract with Shiner Records, new equipment from Kono Guitars, a slot on the Texas [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
SRS Rd 2, Week 2, 10/4/12 Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill
The Bigsbys Two bands graced the great stage at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in Dallas Thursday night (Oct. 4), both vying for the chance to move into the final round of Shiner Rising Star. “Graced” might be a mild term, because both Manny & The Gringoderos and The Bigsbys more like “tore it up” with their separate [...]
