Good news– “Hillbilly Vegas” returns from a whirlwind week in England. Playing to loyal fans and new fans, The Feel Good Tour performed the single, Feels Good, and released the album of the same name. Interviews, Autograph tables and a pickup load of HV merch will guarantee a return trip. Get a taste of the new songs and the 6-8 albums in the “Hillbilly Vegas” discography on You-tube or your favorite streaming platform- Today.
Good news– Music with a message of hope! Chaotic Resemblance will have a new release of “The Song of the Father”! Featuring Matt Baird from “Spoken” on Aug. 29th. The press release- “This one’s packed with truth, hope and the message God put on our hearts”. This Christian Metal group was formed in 2006 by Poteau native, Travis McConnell-bass/vocals with long timemember, LA Ellis-Guitar/vocals and newest member, James Stolhammer- drums. On Sept. 5th, the band will start a month-long tour of the upper Midwest, then play 5 dates in Germany before finishing in Harrison Ark. May your travels be safe, blessed and fruitful. https://lnk.to/TheSongoftheFather
Bad news-Ya missed it- Awesome music in the Pocket Park(220 Dewey Event Center) had a fair turnout for an awesome lineup of singer/songwriters- Francis Wayne Dale/Ben Whitaker/Landon Kole Bradley and Jacob Green.
My good friends, MJ and the Geezers, had a good nite at the County’s most active venue, The Frozen Oasis. Watch for more scheduled Live Music there.
“Sierra Bravo” played at the Wolf Mt. Golf tournament. Music, NOT Golf.
Upcoming Live Music– Pocola Senior Center will have “Vida Brooks and High Mt. Bluegrass” at 10am on Tuesday 26th.
The Coffee Cup will have their next Open Mic Nite on Sept. 5th.
Poteau C of C will have The Ducked-up Car and Jeep show on Dewey with Live Music in the Pocket Park on Sept 20th.
Poteau Balloon Fest will be on Oct.17-18th with Live Music again this year.
Jazz at the Museum will be Tuesday 19th from 6:30-8:30pm. This mini-concert will be a special nite of music that will feature several different Latin rhythms. Pianist and Bandleader, Al Grzech exposed me to this music during the several years of trying to learn to play Jazz. Awesome experience shared from a kind musician with a whole lotta patience. I learned that there were as many variations of Latin rhythms, subtle differences determined by the areas that it originated. I only knew two- Bossa Nova(an Elvis tune) and Santana(Oye Como Va). Ah, I had a lot to learn. Bossa Nove, Samba, Cha Cha, Tango and more! And on percussion this show is Mark Steele. The way I remember, Mark is the son of a Jazz drummer, Retired Band Director in Greenwood and an exceptional musician. He will bring life to the tunes in the two sets this Tuesday. Make plans on being there.
Live Music this week: Dustin Boyd’s Album release party will be at Neumeier’s Whippoorwill Restaurant on Sat 23rd. The album- Hook, Line and Sinker- will give ya some insight to Life and Love lessons from the experience of this talented Singer/songwriter. Dustin has paid his dues, definitely not an overnight success, and this album will prove it! The party starts at 6 pm. In a very gracious gesture, Dustin invites special guests, Clay Grant, Lanie Jade and “Kanton Teen and the Penny Pinchers”. Make plans on getting there early. Good food- Awesome Live Music.
“Dusty Holster”- will be at Muldrow City Limits on Sat 23rd. This recently formed band with Roland Stephens-Drums/vocals, James Zachary-Keys/vocals, Billy Wilson-guitar/vocals and Larry Hight-bass/vocals plays rock to country. Everyone contributes to the singing and are top-knotched players on their chosen instruments. It’s “Feel Good” music. So git over to Muldrow City Limits and git some of it!
“The Stagemasters” have a great gig at the Mighty Crab Seafood Restaurant on Sat 23rd. Awesome music from these guys. Red Dirt-Country- Rock, they cover all the bases. Music from 6-9pm.
LIBBY! That’s what is on the marquee. “The Libby Starkes Band” will be entertaining the folks at the Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center on Friday 22nd. Libby can shine at the Casinos, Keep’em on their feet at clubs and play just the right songs at the dancehalls. Expect a good crowd of dancers. You really need to be there. Music starts at 7pm.
“Make it a Double”- Connie and Dave Abbott have almost become the House Band at the McAlester VFW. They will be the Live Music for the dancers this Sat. 23rd. Grab your friends and head to Krebs and take a right. Easy to find, big dance floor and the very best in Country Music. It starts at 7pm.
That ain’t all I got to say but appears that I have run outta time. Or Room. Anyway, Thanks for supporting Local Live Music. Contact me by text, 918-649-5736, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com. Happy Trails to ya all!
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