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McMercy Family Band at the Starlight Theatre
Tongue in cheek gospel group, the McMercy Family Band, performed their 9th consecutive Easter Sunday concert.
Eventually.
Trevor Reichman and friends started the show, Marc Utter and Jeff Haislip entertained on the patio, The Lonesome Heroes were the opening act on the main stage, and then the McMercy Family band took the stage.
Here’s what it looked like…
you should probably make plans to be at the Starlight next Easter.
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Amanda Kitchens, Garner Sloan, Epic Porch Jam
Last Saturday night, Amanda Kitchens and Garner Sloan, along with drummer Daniel Warner, played the “big stage” at the Starlight Theatre.
I wrote about their last gig here. It was a good folky Americana show. This show rocked. The energy level was high, Garner put a little hair on his guitar for a grungy tone, and the drums added punch.
Garner’s got a new CD coming out soon. I’m looking forward to hearing what he’s created.
Amanda’s becoming a Terlingua regular. She’s been here with a handful of different bands, including her own band, and they’ve all been different and delightful.
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Amanda Kitchens and Garner Sloan – Last Minute Show at the Starlight
La Roja and I went to the Starlight Theatre last night to see Bruce Salmon with Amanda Kitchens on Accordion and Janie Cowan on upright Bass.
Due to life happening, Bruce and Janie didn’t make it so Amanda and Garner Sloan played- and a fine show it was.
They’re both seasoned professional musicians who make their living traveling the country playing their songs. Together, Continue reading “Amanda Kitchens and Garner Sloan – Last Minute Show at the Starlight”
Trevor Hickle and Bruce Salmon at La Kiva
Last night, Trevor Hickle and Bruce Salmon engaged in a lively song-swap at the new La Kiva bar and restaurant in Terlingua, Texas.
The combination and contrast of Trevor’s Texas-influenced Americana and Bruce’s Gypsy-Eastern European tinged folk was interesting and enjoyable. Continue reading “Trevor Hickle and Bruce Salmon at La Kiva”
Terlingua Porch in the Summer
Summer in Terlingua.
Sometimes May can be the hottest month of the year. Not this year. Right now, it’s 69F at noon and tonight will fall to the 50’s.
In the summer, the crowds thin out. Some river guides move to places that are “in season” in the summer. Some locals migrate to their summer homes in Colorado, New Mexico – anywhere that’s cooler than here.
The music continues. The Boathouse is still down for the count, but the Starlight Theatre and La Kiva have picked up the slack.
And then there’s the porch. Between the Starlight Theatre and the Terlingua Trading Post there is a covered cowboy porch, with benches against the wall.
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Promoting Independent Music Online – Summer doldrums edition.
How To Thrive As An Independent Musician or Artist now.
It’s summer in Terlingua, and there’s not much going on right now. In August, the Viva Terlingua Festival will liven things up. Until then, let’s talk about how to make a living as an independent musician.
Just so’s ya know, I run a business that specializes in promoting independent musicians. I’m going to pretty much give away the basics here. If you’d like to hire me to promote you or your band, you can get the full details at: http://terlinguamusic.com/musician-services/
Right now, 2015, is the best time E.V.E.R. to be an artist or musician.
This is the best time in history to be a musician. That doesn’t mean that now is the best time to be a rock star. There’s a difference. Continue reading “Promoting Independent Music Online – Summer doldrums edition.”
NWLYWD Starts Their Tour in Terlingua. Of course.
Austin by way of Las Vegas, NV band/duo NWLYWD played the first show of their national tour at the Boathouse in Terlingua, Tx. last night.
NWLYWD formed during the great vowel shortage of 2012, unfortunately. They really couldn’t afford the necessary E’s to complete their band name, but it’s pronounced “newlywed.”
There’s a lot to unpack in that sentence. For example, “band/duo.” Continue reading “NWLYWD Starts Their Tour in Terlingua. Of course.”
Viva Big Bend Festival 2014
For the very first time, the Viva Big Bend Festival came to South Brewster County.
Trevor Hickle and I found out a few days before the shows that we were going to be the sound crew for the festival. This involved some scrambling and long days, but allowed us to meet and hear some new friends and hang out with some old buddies.
It was a blast. The O’s, Butch and Rory Hancock, and Mike and the Moonpies were professional and put on amazing shows. Emilie Clepper premiered her new band and pretty much floored us all in English and French.
Wednesday night was also George Goss’s birthday, and he brought his party to Lajitas- cake and everything – so the crowd was twice as big and several times as festive. George was also celebrating the 1,000,000th view of his “Ain’t No Honky Tonks in Jail” video on YouTube. Quit a birthday present!
It was a great rehearsal for the upcoming Viva Terlingua Festival. It was also exhausting, and it was just six bands in two days at one location. I have a suspicion that running sound and co-ordinating 30+ acts over four days at two locations is going to be an adventure.
Now we know what gear we need to acquire (mics, lights, backline, direct boxes) and have a better idea of what’s going to be involved.
Pics from Viva Big Bend Festival below- enjoy!
The Anthony Ray Wright Band
The Anthony Ray Wright Band
The O’s.
The O’s.
Butch and Rory Hancock
Emilie Clepper and new band.
Emilie Clepper band – tight fit on that stage.
Moonpie Mike – Mike and the Moonpies
MIke and the Moonpies closed the show with a very tight set.
Rory Hancock’s strat
Moonpie Mike and Trevor Hickle
“The Succulents” – Austin music in Terlingua
Last night, the all-female band, The Succulents, played at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua.
The Succulents at the Starlight Theatre
Here’s their bio from their Reverb Nation page.
The Succulents are an indie/folk/country/soul band from Austin, Texas known for their three-part harmonies. All three of their founding members, Erin O’Keefe, Audrey Abbott, and Stacey Blackman are singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists who bring a diverse range of influences to their songs and performances. Some of their favorite artists include The Beatles, Kitty Wells, John Lee Hooker, Daniel Johnston, Stevie Wonder, Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, and Lita Ford. They are frequently likened to Mazzy Star. They proudly accept tips, hugs, compliments, and whiskey drinks at their shows.
They pulled into the Starlight parking lot hauling a U-Haul trailer, from which they extracted an impressive array of acoustic and electric guitars, a vintage RMI keyboard, kalimba, harmonica, and amplifiers.
Vintage RMI keyboard
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