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HighTower · January 14th, 2009, 01:40 PM

You know the kind: prominent pedal steel, twin Texas fiddles, cheatin/love songs, Smoky the Bar, etc.
I want to thank the poster here who turned me on to Kimberly Murray. She just makes my head spin! I'm ordering her cd today today. She and Amber are something else!

Who are some of you ol geisers favorites?

Caffeine Patrol · January 14th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Justin Trevino and Bobby Flores come to mind, as do James Hand and Dale Watson and Heybale.

emiller45 · January 14th, 2009, 04:00 PM

As somewhat of an old school country picker, I am delighted that these new artists have refreshed this music and are carrying it forward. I also love to watch the Nashville establishment scramble.

In case there is anyone who doesn't know, Willie's Place on XM/Sirrius plays these artists and many more worth listening to. I have even heard Delbert McClinton and Marcia Ball on Willie's Place. Good stuff.

westex93 · January 14th, 2009, 06:54 PM

Hey, HighTower, you're welcome! Yep, traditional honky tonk is alive and well down here!

Chris S. · January 14th, 2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighTower

Who are some of you ol geisers favorites?

DALE WATSON -- the real thing:

www.dalewatson.com

Enjoy,

CS

Charlie Bernstein · January 14th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Though they're not quite the line-up you've described, you might enjoy some of the YouTube cuts of the Texas Tornadoes. At least the Teles are out in force. Good bar band dance music.

HighTower · January 14th, 2009, 07:12 PM

Westex93,
Thank you sooooo much; I'm in love

with Kimberly and Amber!
THAT is the way it's supposed to sound, and my weather beaten straw hat off to you and them! I think K even figured out who you were from an E I sent her on Myspace; but you are still anonymous in my book.
I can't figure it sometimes..... Rockabilly made a big comeback for awhile, ABBA gets films made about them, Hard/Metal never seems to have quit, Blues has it's ups and downs with newer audiences, but where, oh where, is the audience waiting to make these girls dreams come true? This stuff is as pure a genre (honky tonk) as any I have ever heard, but it doesn't seem to make waves outside of Texas. The RFF which has a 3 day fest in Oct. has had Dale, and Cindy Cashdollar in the past 2 years; so I'm going to try to convince them to book Kimberly, Amber, or both for next fall.

mickeydean · January 14th, 2009, 07:39 PM

man i miss playing that hard core stuff.

fenderix · January 14th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris S.

DALE WATSON -- the real thing:

www.dalewatson.com

Enjoy,

CS

+1!

westex93 · January 14th, 2009, 07:47 PM

Hmmmm....I guess I am still anonymous here. Guess I better update my signature.

Here you go!

HighTower · January 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM

so who are your faves Mr D (and thanks for the other inputs too; they are the keepers of the flame).
It just occurred to me how old I am getting (58) when I don't see more rah-rahs for folks like Webb, and others; and mind you youngsters.. I didn't discover Hank and Webb until I was in my early 20's; long past one's heyday, and long past one's life. There is so much good music you won't ever hear unless some kind souls on the net makes you aware of them, or great off beat radio stations as mentioned, and my favorite one of all to plug: KUT in Austin.

HighTower · January 14th, 2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westex93

Hmmmm....I guess I am still anonymous here. Guess I better update my signature.

Here you go!

hahaha
Yes, that is your name she mentioned. She must be one terrific girl!
After looking at her pics though, I hope MCP's (male chauvinist pigs) don't start comparing Dolly's other features with hers; and I do mean that kiddingly.

westex93 · January 16th, 2009, 10:32 AM

Ummm...well.... uh.....I guess...

But, yeah, she's a sweetheart. With great taste in music and an awesome voice to back it up. Glad you enjoy her stuff.

If anybody doesn't know who we're talking about, check her out here:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=136174009

http://www.kimberlyshonkytonk.com/

westex93 · January 16th, 2009, 10:33 AM

And since you're looking for other recommendations, have you found Miss Leslie and her Juke-jointers?

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=21022280

Her's Justin Trevino's page:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=200033596

How 'bout Tony Booth? Tony was a Texas favorite and up-and-comer in the 60's. He moved, I think to Montana for many years. Still makes some great music.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=137257113

See if that keeps you busy a while!

HighTower · January 16th, 2009, 10:55 AM

I could not get those links to work (page not found)?
But I can go to the music area of Myspace and find them I think.
Thanks

emu! · January 16th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Here ya go:

http://www.jamesslimhand.com/

HighTower · January 16th, 2009, 11:04 AM

That James fella is excellent!
I always thought there was something about the limestone aquifers that made Texas women so darn pretty, and now I'm thinking the same must be true for REAL country music.
First time I was in Austin (79) I was at a club/bar/saloon catching some good music and one thing that struck me odd was the mixture of people in that beer joint. There were small children dancing along with young adults, old adults, and grandparents!
I thought that was so cool; you will never see something like that back east.

mudshark · January 16th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Ernest Tubb, Ray Price, Hank Thompson, Webb Pierce, Wynne Stewart, Carl Smith, Faron Young, and Lefty Frizzell.

mudshark · January 16th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Floyd Tillman, Moe Bandy, Hawkshaw Hawkins.

sixstringbastard · January 16th, 2009, 02:03 PM

There are three of us here in Pittsburgh that are putting together a trad honky tonk band mixed with a little hillbilly. Upright bass, shuffling drums, and acoustic guitar/singing. We're on the lookout for a lead guitarist and steel guitarist to round out the lineup. We'd love to have a fiddle player or mando player. Unfortunately, it seems that players that dig this music are rare round Pittsburgh.
.
We love playing this music.

sixstringbastard · January 16th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Check out The Gin Palace Jesters, a great traditional band out of Chicago. Also, you can never go wrong with Big Sandy and The Fly-Rite Boys or BR549.

Lerb21 · January 16th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixstringbastard

There are three of us here in Pittsburgh that are putting together a trad honky tonk band mixed with a little hillbilly. Upright bass, shuffling drums, and acoustic guitar/singing. We're on the lookout for a lead guitarist and steel guitarist to round out the lineup. We'd love to have a fiddle player or mando player. Unfortunately, it seems that players that dig this music are rare round Pittsburgh.
.
We love playing this music.

***RAISES HAND****
I can play both lead and steel!!!!!!!

Seriously, just because I'm 16 doesn't mean I can't play or appreciate good music. PM me, please.

HighTower · January 16th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Good for you!
If more people heard this stuff live and up close, there would be a lot of new fans
outside Texas. Trouble is, I think most folks see this as a novelty or relic of the past; but why should this be different than the ongoing tradition of bluegrass or rockabilly which have both done fairly well with new audiences?
I'm sure there are steel players to be found if you look hard enough.
There is a wealth of classic material available, and it should not be difficult to do some originals given the established nature of the song formats.
Good luck!

dijos · January 19th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighTower

Good for you!
If more people heard this stuff live and up close, there would be a lot of new fans
outside Texas. Trouble is, I think most folks see this as a novelty or relic of the past; but why should this be different than the ongoing tradition of bluegrass or rockabilly which have both done fairly well with new audiences?
I'm sure there are steel players to be found if you look hard enough.
There is a wealth of classic material available, and it should not be difficult to do some originals given the established nature of the song formats.
Good luck!

Well, I'm just getting into Honky Tonk at the ripe old age of 34. Part of the problem I have is that since I wasn't raised hearing it, it's hard for me to play, and I don't really have the cash to buy a huge amount of music to pick through it. I think that it kind of gets absorbed into either "country" or "americana" these days. speaking of, I also love Western swing, but again, I do not have a lot of it to learn from, and, to be frank, it's damn hard to learn. Isn't there some good player in Tampa/St. Pete that wants to pass the torch?

HighTower · January 20th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Dijos,
When I can find the time, I'll make you a "sampler" cd of some essential stuff to hear. Early George Jones, Hank Sr, Webb Pierce, Wynn Stewart, etc, and some newer stuff like Dale Watson, Amber Digby, Kimberly Murray.

dijos · January 20th, 2009, 03:08 PM

that would be great. Thanks!

fltpkr · January 20th, 2009, 06:20 PM

http://www.bobbyfloresband.com/

HighTower · January 21st, 2009, 10:09 AM

Give me a few weeks or so and I'll get it done. Most of my music is in the garage and it's 20 degrees out there right now

Bobby Flores looks real good from the instrument lineup and the song choices. I will definitely give them a listen.!

Paul in Colorado · January 21st, 2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixstringbastard

There are three of us here in Pittsburgh that are putting together a trad honky tonk band mixed with a little hillbilly. Upright bass, shuffling drums, and acoustic guitar/singing. We're on the lookout for a lead guitarist and steel guitarist to round out the lineup. We'd love to have a fiddle player or mando player. Unfortunately, it seems that players that dig this music are rare round Pittsburgh.
.
We love playing this music.

Join the Steel Guitar Forum. I think it costs $5.00 and it's a great network for steel guitarists and anyone who loves steel guitar. There's a Jobs section in the classifieds.

Flannel Pat · January 22nd, 2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixstringbastard

There are three of us here in Pittsburgh that are putting together a trad honky tonk band mixed with a little hillbilly. Upright bass, shuffling drums, and acoustic guitar/singing. We're on the lookout for a lead guitarist and steel guitarist to round out the lineup. We'd love to have a fiddle player or mando player. Unfortunately, it seems that players that dig this music are rare round Pittsburgh.
.
We love playing this music.

I can play lead. Info, please.

olewichita · January 22nd, 2009, 03:45 AM

little joe carson was a highly influential texas artist that is somewhat overlooked because his career was unfortunately cut short by an early death at 27 in '64... i can't recommend his bear family compilation enough... i love charlie walker too... tj

HighTower · January 22nd, 2009, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the Joe Carson link! I remember the Gotta Get Drunk song, but not by him. But then in '63 the only country I listened to was Patsy, Marty, and Cash.
He's a good'n all right. Too bad he left us too soon.

sixstringbastard · January 25th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Sent you a PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lerb21

***RAISES HAND****
I can play both lead and steel!!!!!!!

Seriously, just because I'm 16 doesn't mean I can't play or appreciate good music. PM me, please.

sixstringbastard · January 25th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Sent you a PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flannel Pat

I can play lead. Info, please.

January 14th, 2009, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	Trad Honky Tonk You know the kind: prominent pedal steel, twin Texas fiddles, cheatin/love songs, Smoky the Bar, etc. I want to thank the poster here who turned me on to Kimberly Murray. She just makes my head spin! I'm ordering her cd today today. She and Amber are something else! Who are some of you ol geisers favorites?

January 14th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
emiller45 Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cortez, CO Posts: 689	As somewhat of an old school country picker, I am delighted that these new artists have refreshed this music and are carrying it forward. I also love to watch the Nashville establishment scramble. In case there is anyone who doesn't know, Willie's Place on XM/Sirrius plays these artists and many more worth listening to. I have even heard Delbert McClinton and Marcia Ball on Willie's Place. Good stuff. __________________ Don't believe everything you think

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mickeydean Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: millersville Age: 55 Posts: 1,221	man i miss playing that hard core stuff. __________________ I'm not getting older, I'm getting LOUDER. http://www.soundclick.com/mickeydean

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westex93 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Age: 37 Posts: 147	Hmmmm....I guess I am still anonymous here. Guess I better update my signature. Here you go! __________________ Wes McMillian Santo, TX http://www.reverbnation.com/c./a4/82...49/Artist/link

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westex93 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Age: 37 Posts: 147	And since you're looking for other recommendations, have you found Miss Leslie and her Juke-jointers? http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=21022280 Her's Justin Trevino's page: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=200033596 How 'bout Tony Booth? Tony was a Texas favorite and up-and-comer in the 60's. He moved, I think to Montana for many years. Still makes some great music. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=137257113 See if that keeps you busy a while! __________________ Wes McMillian Santo, TX http://www.reverbnation.com/c./a4/82...49/Artist/link

January 14th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Caffeine Patrol Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 685	Justin Trevino and Bobby Flores come to mind, as do James Hand and Dale Watson and Heybale.

January 14th, 2009, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
westex93 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Age: 37 Posts: 147	Hey, HighTower, you're welcome! Yep, traditional honky tonk is alive and well down here!

January 14th, 2009, 07:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 4,129	Though they're not quite the line-up you've described, you might enjoy some of the YouTube cuts of the Texas Tornadoes. At least the Teles are out in force. Good bar band dance music.

January 14th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	Westex93, Thank you sooooo much; I'm in love with Kimberly and Amber! THAT is the way it's supposed to sound, and my weather beaten straw hat off to you and them! I think K even figured out who you were from an E I sent her on Myspace; but you are still anonymous in my book. I can't figure it sometimes..... Rockabilly made a big comeback for awhile, ABBA gets films made about them, Hard/Metal never seems to have quit, Blues has it's ups and downs with newer audiences, but where, oh where, is the audience waiting to make these girls dreams come true? This stuff is as pure a genre (honky tonk) as any I have ever heard, but it doesn't seem to make waves outside of Texas. The RFF which has a 3 day fest in Oct. has had Dale, and Cindy Cashdollar in the past 2 years; so I'm going to try to convince them to book Kimberly, Amber, or both for next fall.

January 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	so who are your faves Mr D (and thanks for the other inputs too; they are the keepers of the flame). It just occurred to me how old I am getting (58) when I don't see more rah-rahs for folks like Webb, and others; and mind you youngsters.. I didn't discover Hank and Webb until I was in my early 20's; long past one's heyday, and long past one's life. There is so much good music you won't ever hear unless some kind souls on the net makes you aware of them, or great off beat radio stations as mentioned, and my favorite one of all to plug: KUT in Austin.

January 16th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	I could not get those links to work (page not found)? But I can go to the music area of Myspace and find them I think. Thanks

January 16th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
emu! Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moderator 2B Posts: 2,364	Here ya go: http://www.jamesslimhand.com/

January 16th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	That James fella is excellent! I always thought there was something about the limestone aquifers that made Texas women so darn pretty, and now I'm thinking the same must be true for REAL country music. First time I was in Austin (79) I was at a club/bar/saloon catching some good music and one thing that struck me odd was the mixture of people in that beer joint. There were small children dancing along with young adults, old adults, and grandparents! I thought that was so cool; you will never see something like that back east.

January 16th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#18 (permalink)
mudshark Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Groover's Paradise Age: 58 Posts: 1,404	Ernest Tubb, Ray Price, Hank Thompson, Webb Pierce, Wynne Stewart, Carl Smith, Faron Young, and Lefty Frizzell. __________________ mudshark Klaatu barada nikto

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mudshark Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Groover's Paradise Age: 58 Posts: 1,404	Floyd Tillman, Moe Bandy, Hawkshaw Hawkins. __________________ mudshark Klaatu barada nikto

January 16th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
sixstringbastard Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh PA Age: 36 Posts: 443	There are three of us here in Pittsburgh that are putting together a trad honky tonk band mixed with a little hillbilly. Upright bass, shuffling drums, and acoustic guitar/singing. We're on the lookout for a lead guitarist and steel guitarist to round out the lineup. We'd love to have a fiddle player or mando player. Unfortunately, it seems that players that dig this music are rare round Pittsburgh. . We love playing this music.

January 16th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
sixstringbastard Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh PA Age: 36 Posts: 443	Check out The Gin Palace Jesters, a great traditional band out of Chicago. Also, you can never go wrong with Big Sandy and The Fly-Rite Boys or BR549.

January 16th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	Good for you! If more people heard this stuff live and up close, there would be a lot of new fans outside Texas. Trouble is, I think most folks see this as a novelty or relic of the past; but why should this be different than the ongoing tradition of bluegrass or rockabilly which have both done fairly well with new audiences? I'm sure there are steel players to be found if you look hard enough. There is a wealth of classic material available, and it should not be difficult to do some originals given the established nature of the song formats. Good luck!

January 20th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	Dijos, When I can find the time, I'll make you a "sampler" cd of some essential stuff to hear. Early George Jones, Hank Sr, Webb Pierce, Wynn Stewart, etc, and some newer stuff like Dale Watson, Amber Digby, Kimberly Murray.

January 20th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
dijos Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Pete Age: 35 Posts: 760	that would be great. Thanks! __________________ "Kid, it takes a long time"-Danny Kalb to me in NYC, 1992

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fltpkr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregoon Posts: 1,353	http://www.bobbyfloresband.com/ __________________ The preacher says all my sins is warshed away, including that Piggly Wiggly I knocked over in Yazoo.

January 21st, 2009, 10:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	Give me a few weeks or so and I'll get it done. Most of my music is in the garage and it's 20 degrees out there right now Bobby Flores looks real good from the instrument lineup and the song choices. I will definitely give them a listen.!

January 22nd, 2009, 03:45 AM	#31 (permalink)
olewichita Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,617	little joe carson was a highly influential texas artist that is somewhat overlooked because his career was unfortunately cut short by an early death at 27 in '64... i can't recommend his bear family compilation enough... i love charlie walker too... tj

January 22nd, 2009, 09:57 AM	#32 (permalink)
HighTower Tele-Lover Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,176 4 Photos	Thanks for the Joe Carson link! I remember the Gotta Get Drunk song, but not by him. But then in '63 the only country I listened to was Patsy, Marty, and Cash. He's a good'n all right. Too bad he left us too soon.

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