So, Boo on me. I didn’t attend the Buckaroo Blues show.
My buddy Chris went and he seemed to have a great time. I was stuck at the Birthday party for far too long to make it before last call. He might have had such a great time because it was Connie’s birthday. I will never know, but I will be sure to check them out soon.
The next band at home base is Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers (http://www.rubydeemusic.com/bio/index.shtml). I am not really excited about this band, but who knows. I generally don’t like woman country singers. I am not a fan of Faith, or Shania. I saw Brad Paisley open for Reba in Vegas, but didn’t stay for the headliner. I’m not really a chauvinist, I just really haven’t been able to relate and enjoy woman country music. The few girl bands that I have enjoyed are Gretchen Wilson, Deanna Carter, and Miranda Lambert. In light of me not being excited I am a bit intrigued because as I surfed their website, I downloaded some clips of their new CD. It is a band that doesn’t sound too upbeat. Their music seems like typical Honky-tonk, I just have this feeling that they are a band of high energy, and I have a feeling they are going to bring the thunder.
I know this is a brief posting, but I need to get back to Halo. It is my weekend!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Brief Overview of Country Styles
2nd post ever!
I guess the logical progression would be a journey into what we know and love. I am a lover of a lot of different country and I like to group it into three categories:
Pop Country – Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith. The list can go on, and on, and on and on. (Not Journey however!)
Texas Country – This is its own breed, it is VERY popular and you have probably heard at least some of it. Most of the bands are just far enough under the radar not to be pop and put on country music stations around the country (In TX they do have radio stations that play it). Sample bands include the most popular and trend setting TX country like CCR (Cross Canadian Ragweed), Pat Green (before becoming popular), Kevin Fowler, Trent Willmon, etc. I might even put Willy Nelson in this category if he weren’t so damn big and the same goes for you Mr. George Strait. Some people started out as TX country and just got so big. But a lot of them have styles that aren’t the Dirt Grass style punk country like CCR and company; it’s a very nice mix.
Seattle – This, if we didn’t live here, would not be an even viable category. None of these bands have major CDs out. (You can even find TX country CDs in WA) but you cannot find Seattle Country CDs in WA unless you’re actually at the show. My list pretty small, but it’s always growing. These bands are mostly Rockabilly with a nice mix of everything else. Bands include but not limited to: Knut Bell and The Blue Collars, West Valley Highway, Brian Green Band, $5 fine, Jerry and the Phil Billys , etc.
*there is also another category that besides Johnny Cash and a sprinkle of others I am generally not into it is classic or old country.*
I will be touching on all different categories, and will include show information which for most concert seasons consists of a nice mix of all three.
Please bear with me as I grind through the general concepts to ensure we are all on the same level. That way when we get to the actual fun stuff you can relate to what I’m saying without getting lost in translation, call my B.S., and enjoy yourself in general.
I will start with a weekend show at the Little Red Hen (http://www.littleredhen.com/) This, in Seattle, is like “home base” where most bands play or have played (with the exception of West Valley Highway). This weekend they have “Buckaroo Blues” (http://buckarooblues.com/about.htm) they are a mainstay at The Hen, and have been for some time.
I guess the logical progression would be a journey into what we know and love. I am a lover of a lot of different country and I like to group it into three categories:
Pop Country – Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith. The list can go on, and on, and on and on. (Not Journey however!)
Texas Country – This is its own breed, it is VERY popular and you have probably heard at least some of it. Most of the bands are just far enough under the radar not to be pop and put on country music stations around the country (In TX they do have radio stations that play it). Sample bands include the most popular and trend setting TX country like CCR (Cross Canadian Ragweed), Pat Green (before becoming popular), Kevin Fowler, Trent Willmon, etc. I might even put Willy Nelson in this category if he weren’t so damn big and the same goes for you Mr. George Strait. Some people started out as TX country and just got so big. But a lot of them have styles that aren’t the Dirt Grass style punk country like CCR and company; it’s a very nice mix.
Seattle – This, if we didn’t live here, would not be an even viable category. None of these bands have major CDs out. (You can even find TX country CDs in WA) but you cannot find Seattle Country CDs in WA unless you’re actually at the show. My list pretty small, but it’s always growing. These bands are mostly Rockabilly with a nice mix of everything else. Bands include but not limited to: Knut Bell and The Blue Collars, West Valley Highway, Brian Green Band, $5 fine, Jerry and the Phil Billys , etc.
*there is also another category that besides Johnny Cash and a sprinkle of others I am generally not into it is classic or old country.*
I will be touching on all different categories, and will include show information which for most concert seasons consists of a nice mix of all three.
Please bear with me as I grind through the general concepts to ensure we are all on the same level. That way when we get to the actual fun stuff you can relate to what I’m saying without getting lost in translation, call my B.S., and enjoy yourself in general.
I will start with a weekend show at the Little Red Hen (http://www.littleredhen.com/) This, in Seattle, is like “home base” where most bands play or have played (with the exception of West Valley Highway). This weekend they have “Buckaroo Blues” (http://buckarooblues.com/about.htm) they are a mainstay at The Hen, and have been for some time.
It is wierd to start my blog off talking about a band that I have not heard before. I have generally not been able to attend The Hen on weekends due to me and the wifey having so many plans all the time. This should change because I will be attending their Saturday show with Cappello, Wifey, and maybe some others depending on plans, after my friend’s birthday party at Kel’s (some overpriced Irish bar). It is also Connie’s Birthday. She is one of the best bartenders and she has definitely kept my friends and me happy all throughout college and beyond. Hopefully, I will see you there!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
My First Post
Welcome to Seattle Country Blog. I am very interested in doing a couple of things with this. All my buddies and I are really into country music. I am sure there are other people out there looking into upcoming concerts, new bands, new Cd's etc. I will take care of that. I will also introduce you to bands you may have never heard of that are not in the national spotlight. They may hail from Seattle, South Sound, Skagit Valley, all the way across the country to TX, Nashville, and beyond. My thoughts are that it will be a general country blog for people in the Northwest.
I also would like to have a me section where I can update loved ones with what's going on in my life whether its a personal thing like where I hang out every Wed. or an adventure with my new wife, like where we went for Easter.
Appreciate you stopping by!
Nic
I also would like to have a me section where I can update loved ones with what's going on in my life whether its a personal thing like where I hang out every Wed. or an adventure with my new wife, like where we went for Easter.
Appreciate you stopping by!
Nic
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