“Backslider’s Wine by definition is #1- fine wine that’s gone bad after someone didn’t screw the cap on tight enuf. #2- results of this writer gitting back on the sauce and drinking said bad wine anyway. #3- band from LeFlore Co. Oklahoma. Partly fact, partly fiction. My def. Of Backslider’s Wine is more relationship related. I call it“kickin’ the skunk”. It’s when I get sprayed by a polecat and the stink starts to settle, I give in to temptation and go back and kick the skunk. Not to be repeated. Once is enuf! “Backsliders Wine” will host a BW 2025 World Reunion Tour on Sunday July 27th at 2pm. It will be in the Shady Point Community Center, next to the fire station on Wiles St. I have called in favors and have commitments from all the musicians that played in the band. It started with three- Reggie Wells, Randy Smith and me in 2010. Played at the Coffee Cup for several years when it was the hub of Live Music in our area. Americana evolved into Country tunes and the rest is history. Still have 999 VIP Backstage passes available. They can be picked up at the door for free. If you bring a friend, ya get two more free passes. It includes pics with the band, green M&M’s, experience as a roadie and an hour of tuning and sound checkin’ before the concert. The venue seats 80 or so and I would get there right after church if’n I was you!
“Hillbilly Vegas” will kick off the “Feels Good Tour” on Friday 18th in Kent, England. It’s 6 nights of Festivals and headliner concerts. They are getting great reviews on their two new singles and awesome revues in music mags,online and blogs. The fanbase is growing and ticket sales are proof positive. This trip is to call attention to their new album, “Feels Good” that’s released in England- soon to be in the U.S. They are Ambassadors of Southern Rock-Country in Great Britain. Southern Boogie to Southern Wales. Oklahoma’s Finest. I agree. Watch for the “Feels Good” release on your favorite streaming platform soon.
Downtown Poteau in The Dewey District at the Two-twenty Event Park, Soundscape Music will have the 2nd “Summer Nights in the District”. Live music from area bands and musicians will perform starting at 7pm. Troy Hollinger, owner of Soundscape music, presents students singing and playing, along with Troy and friends that made awesome entertainment. Last concert, He set up his system and had the very best mix that I had ever heard in the Pocket Park. Great job. Come down and enjoy the show. Get to know Troy and meet the crew at Soundscape Music, 2708 North Broadway. Just across the creek from Watson’s Motors. They have guitars, strings, lessons and jams on Sat. Mornings. Stop and shop and support this much needed business in Poteau. See ya at the show. Oh Ya, bring a lawnchair.
Live Music this week- “Bourbon Rain” will be at Ava’s/Fianna Hills on Friday 18th. Great place to listen to this band. Great Country and Rock Music. It’ll be a lotta fun. Music starts at 7pm. Then, a 4 pc. Band, “Sierra Bravo”, will take the stage at 7pm on Sat. 19th. Three great singers- Billy Hoffman, Scot Francis and Felisha McKenzie, bring tunes from Classic Rock, Country, Red Dirt that keep it interesting and entertaining. On Bass, Dennis Dooley(also known as Hillbilly Thunder”) does his best to keep them together and lays down a solid Bottom to the acoustic driven frontline. Billy and Scot have an endless, enjoyable line of info and B.S. ‘tween songs. It’s a Hoot! “Sierra Bravo” will also play for the Poteau H.S. Alumni All-class ReUnion on Aug. 30th. Remind all your classmates.
“Rhythm Coalition” has a gig at Morano’s Pizza/Fayetteville on Sat. 19th. This band brings a nice assortment of tunes from Jazzy originals, Red Dirt, Blues, R&B and Rock. Morano’s Pizza has a great menu. So, grab a bite and dig the tunes from “Rhythm Coalition”. Music starts at 7pm!
Muldrow City Limits offers a musical treat with “The Drake Hyde Band”. On Sat. 19th 7 pm, this young singer/songwriter will take the stage. He is a Sallisaw Native with a lotta talent and is ready to make a splash in the music Business. Taking his songs and style to Nashville soon, is building a fan base around the area. Get ready to dance.
“The Tribadours” will be playing at Del Sol Mexican Grill/FT Smith on Sat. 19th. From 5:30 til 8:30pm, they play a sweet mix of Country, Rock and Americana guaranteed to go well with a margarita or a bite of grub. Catch their show.
“Aces and 8’s” play at Crocky’s Cafe/Hackett on Sat.19th. These guys rock the place and then do the Country blues that go well with the supper crowd. Outside in the shade, a great place to hear a band and get a bite to eat. Starts at 6pm, hope to see ya there.
That’s all I got to say. Watch my fb page for more Live Music in the area. I do my best to promote local bands and singers and venues. Contact me by text, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com. Thanks for supporting Local Live Music!
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