What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin
Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
November 16, 2017, 02:20 PM
46and2
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Originally posted by bionic218:
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(Jason Isbell - love his stuff)
Perhaps the greatest songwriter of our time.
'Live Oak' is my favorite, followed shortly by 'Flying Over Water' and of course 'Elephant'.
If your life or your family has been touched by cancer, you need to hear 'Elephant'.
One of my southern friends has been on my case lately about checking out Isbell.
And he has similarly glowing praise about the guy's music and talents.
November 16, 2017, 03:18 PM
TMats
Ultimately, I just like good music. I’ve been an aficionado of Texas Music for decades, going back to the days of Steven Fromholz, Willis Alan Ramsey, Jacky Jack, Michael Martin Murphey (in the days before he used his middle name), Gary P Nunn, Ry Cooder, Johnny Rodriguez, and yes, even Waylon and Willie. Nowadays, in addition to some of the ones SigM4 mentioned, I like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers Band, and honorary Texan, Chris Knight.
It’s all good, but I like to hear pedal steel and Telecasters in my Country Music.
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November 16, 2017, 03:41 PM
YellowJacket
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Originally posted by TMats: Ultimately, I just like good music. I’ve been an aficionado of Texas Music for decades, going back to the days of Steven Fromholz, Willis Alan Ramsey, Jacky Jack, Michael Martin Murphey (in the days before he used his middle name), Gary P Nunn, Ry Cooder, Johnny Rodriguez, and yes, even Waylon and Willie. Nowadays, in addition to some of the ones SigM4 mentioned, I like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers Band, and honorary Texan, Chris Knight.
It’s all good, but I like to hear pedal steel and Telecasters in my Country Music.
pat green was something else before nashville got ahold of him. he's still pretty good, though.
I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log.
November 16, 2017, 04:06 PM
46and2
Waylon, Willie, Bocephus, Johnny, and similar company *are* Country Music, by real country people, and are the standards by which all others ought be judged.
There are few things worse, in the world of music, than a fake twang in ones voice. Nashville in its modern form has twisted the genre to unparalleled heights.
(I do love Ry's guitar work, he's fantastic)
November 16, 2017, 06:36 PM
henryaz
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Originally posted by TMats: It’s all good, but I like to hear pedal steel and Telecasters in my Country Music.
Whether country or religious, you cannot beat Robert Randolph on the sacred steel. Blues, Rock, Country, Religion, he does it all.
November 16, 2017, 09:01 PM
Todd Huffman
Most of my music these days originates in Texas and Oklahoma. Reckless Kelly, Aaron Watson , Wade Bowen and the like are 99% of what I listen to. I'm not sure exactly what Nashville is pushing these days, but it surely isn't country music.
Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago.
November 16, 2017, 11:02 PM
46and2
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Originally posted by henryaz:
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Originally posted by TMats: It’s all good, but I like to hear pedal steel and Telecasters in my Country Music.
Whether country or religious, you cannot beat Robert Randolph on the sacred steel. Blues, Rock, Country, Religion, he does it all.
He was excellent live.
November 17, 2017, 09:52 AM
jhe888
I like Rucker, and I like "Wagon Wheel", but you can't swing a dead cat without hitting someone singing it.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
November 17, 2017, 09:53 AM
jhe888
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Originally posted by Todd Huffman: Most of my music these days originates in Texas and Oklahoma. Reckless Kelly, Aaron Watson , Wade Bowen and the like are 99% of what I listen to. I'm not sure exactly what Nashville is pushing these days, but it surely isn't country music.
Amen, brother. Cheers to all the Texas music and alt-country fans.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
November 17, 2017, 09:56 AM
Sailor1911
And, let's not forget Jerry Jeff!
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
“If in winning a race, you lose the respect of your fellow competitors, then you have won nothing” - Paul Elvstrom "The Great Dane" 1928 - 2016
November 17, 2017, 10:19 AM
SigM4
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Originally posted by Sailor1911: And, let's not forget Jerry Jeff!
Never
Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.
Complacency sucks…
November 17, 2017, 10:38 AM
Skull Leader
Another Aaron Watson fan here.
Chris Stapleton has a new album coming on December 1st.
November 17, 2017, 12:37 PM
TMats
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Originally posted by SigM4:
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Originally posted by Sailor1911: And, let's not forget Jerry Jeff!
Never
You both missed this:
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I’ve been an aficionado of Texas Music for decades, going back to the days of Steven Fromholz, Willis Alan Ramsey, Jacky Jack, Michael Martin Murphey (in the days before he used his middle name), Gary P Nunn, Ry Cooder, Johnny Rodriguez, and yes, even Waylon and Willie.
Don’t remember where I first heard Jerry Jeff Walker referred to as “Jacky Jack,” but it was a long time ago and I had the impression it was a common inside joke in Texas. Maybe not
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November 17, 2017, 12:51 PM
mbinky
Although I try to live in a Hootie Free Zone, I really like that song in particular and his other country stuff in general.
November 17, 2017, 01:02 PM
thunderson
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Originally posted by jhe888:
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Originally posted by Todd Huffman: Most of my music these days originates in Texas and Oklahoma. Reckless Kelly, Aaron Watson , Wade Bowen and the like are 99% of what I listen to. I'm not sure exactly what Nashville is pushing these days, but it surely isn't country music.
Amen, brother. Cheers to all the Texas music and alt-country fans.
Gringo Honeymoon by Robert Earl Keen is one of my all time favorite albums.
I have the heart of a lion.......and a lifetime ban from the Toronto Zoo.- Unknown
