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Three Chords and the Truth By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com
Zen Cowboy, Chuck Pyle dead at 70… Death and suffering came knocking again this week. The Zen Cowboy, Chuck Pyle was found dead, at Lake Palmer,
November 12, 2015
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his material is staggering: Al Hirt, The Yardbirds, Glenn Campbell, Warren Zevon, Paul Butterfield, Spirit, The Kingsmen, Iron Butterfly, Jerry Garcia, The Doors, Ringo Star, The Band Little Feat, Lee Dorsey, Derek Trucks, Bonnie Rait, Box Scaggs, Robert Palmer, Phish, Pointer Sisters, Maria Muldaur, Three Dog Night, B.J. Thomas, Helen Reddy, Widespread Panic, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Aaron Neville is quoted, “He was a great person and a great songwriter and producer. But most of all he was a gentleman. And he will be missed by the music world, my heart is sad. His family is in my prayers.”
Lighthouse Rick not dead yet…
Steve Santos of Duke E. Brown played Giggity’s last Friday heard.
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Mandy Rowden will play Shorty’s on Saturday.
Coming this weekend… I have some shows to recommend this
The Zen Cowboy Chuck Pyle passed away this week. Colorado. Pyle was found facedown in the water at Lake Palmer by his girlfriend Terri Stewart when he didn’t come home from fishing. He was 70 years old. Keith Sykes said this of Chuck’s passing, “Chuck Pyle was among the best folk singer/songwriters ever. He could play “The Entertainer” on guitar, wrote the standard “Jaded Lover” and never failed to start my mind sailing with “Keepin’ Time By The River”. Now he’ll forever be by the river, keeping time with the angels.” He was an amiable gent who loved Port Aransas and came here periodically to do shows at the Third Coast Theater with such artists as Keith Sykes and Michael Hearne. I was fortunate enough to join them on an excursion to the Lydia Ann Lighthouse a few years ago with Lighthouse Rick Reichenbach. Chuck was influenced heavily by Michael Martin Murphy who recorded his Cadillac Cowboy and Jerry Jeff Walker who recorded his Jaded Lover. He was also recorded by Chris LaDoux, John Denver, Suzy Bougguss, Owen Temple, Gary P. Nunn and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. In his four decade career, Pyle released 13 albums. A sweeter man you’d ever want to meet.
NOLA icon, Allen Troussaint dead at 77…
Lighthouse Rick Richenbach is still sucking air. And our dear friend, Lighthouse Rick Reichenbach dodged a bullet this week. Rick, who had moved to Nicaragua a couple of years ago, contracted a tropical parasite that invaded his heart. He underwent open heart surgery this week to replace a heart valve which had become infested and came through in flying colors. The surgery was done in Corpus. When asked if his new stint made his butt look big, Rick replied, “I didn’t get a stint but while they were at it, I had them put in a butt valve so I can now regulate the size.” This came just a few hours after surgery, so you know he’s back to his old self.
Freddie Krc, Monte Montgomery, Duke E. Brown… I saw a few shows last week. Our old pal, Austin Music Hall of Famer, Freddie Krc paid us a visit. He played a delightful solo set at Shorty’s. And out at Port Royal, guitar wizard Monte Montgomery headlined a three day music festival that included a line-up of noteworthy San Antonio artists. Montgomery has been on the circuit since he was a teenager and has a unique “faster than lightning” guitar style that few can match. Also, old school blues blasters, Duke E. Brown (Corpus Christi, TX) belted it out at Giggity’s on Saturday. The island was a little quiet but those guys sure made themselves
Allen Toussaint dead at 77. Also, New Orleans’ iconic ambassador of music, Allen Troussaint, died this week at the age of 77. The legendary, songwriter and pianist was on tour in Madrid and had performed the night before his demise, rocking all the way to the end. The Grammy-winning Troussaint performed, produced and composed such R&B classics as “Working in the Coal Mine,” “Mother-in-Law,” “It’s Raining” and “Southern Nights”. The number of artists who recorded
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Cody Canada and the Departed will play the South Texas Ice House on Friday. weekend. The front man for San Antonio’s storied 80’s dance band, Passing Strangers, John Boyd will play a solo show at the Back Porch this Friday. With or without a band, this fellow can deliver the goods. Also on Friday, the new island variety band, The Bad Buoys, will take the stage at Giggity’s. These fellows have been attracting a lot of attention lately and will certainly be a hit with the winter Texans. Plus on Friday, the South Texas Ice House has a big Americana show with Cody Canada and the Departed. John Eric will open that show. On Saturday, Charlie Hagar and the Captain Legendary Band (Baton Rouge, LA) will bring their swampy roots rocking show to the Back Porch. These guys are really good. Plus on Saturday, Picklefish is at Giggity’s, guitar girl Mandy Rowden (Austin, TX) is at Shorty’s and honky tonk veteran Dale Watson (Austin, TX) will play the South Texas Ice House. Rockabilly monster Matt Hole will open that show. I may have to make that one. I haven’t seen Dale Watson in ages and he is one of the artists that helped define Austin as the “Live Music Capital of the World”. And the 4th annual SpiritFEST will return to Wataburger Field. This family friendly event features some of Christian
Monte Montgomery headlined the music festival at Port Royal last weekend
Free Beer Band
Nov. 12
Bad Buoys
Nov. 13
Picklefish
Nov. 14
Antone & the All Stars
Nov. 15
Open Jam
Nov. 16
Paul Taylor Band
Nov. 17
Jim Dugan
Nov. 18
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Charlie Hagar and the Captain Legendary Band will play the Back Porch on Saturday. On the horizon… On the near horizon, we have some noteworthy shows to watch for. Blues rocker Ulrich Ellison and Tribe (Austin, TX) is just returning from a European tour and will play Giggity’s on the 20th. On the 21st, reggae rocking Alvin and the Slickpunks will play the Back Porck, smooth country crooner Todd Dorn and the Sea Drifters (San Antonio, TX) will play Giggity’s and troubadour par excellent, Dan Sullivan will play the Gaff. On Thanksgiving, Selfie will play Shorty’s and Ruben Limas will play the Island Italian. On the 27th, Lyrical Binge will rock Giggity’s, Mark Monaco (San Antonio, TX) will play the Back Porch and the Third Coast Theater will have a big show with Larry Joe Taylor and Darryl Dodds. That ought to keep you busy for a while.
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Live Music Tonight Thursday, November 12 Ruben Limas (6-9) @ Island Italian Hub Cap Steelers @ The Gaff Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s
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music’s biggest names including Third Day, Crowder, Matt Maher, Brandon Heath, Danny Gokey, Salvador, Jaci Velasquez, I Am They and Jon Guerra. And finally on Sunday, my best buddies Preecher Williams and Howie Andersen will be celebrating their birthdays at Shorty’s with a big island jam and bar-b-que spread. All local musicians are encouraged to come. The festivities will commence around 1:00 PM.
Friday, November 13 John Boyd of Passing Strangers @ Back Porch Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Billy Snipes @ The Gaff Bad Buoys @ Giggity’s Ruben Limas @ Shorty’s Hardwired @ Executive Surf Club Cody Canada, John Eric @ South Texas Ice House Saturday, November 14 Captain Legendary @ Back Porch Belt Sander Races w/ Uncle Willey @ The Gaff SPIRIT Fest @ Whataburger Field Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Picklefish @ Giggity’s Mandy Rowden @ Shorty’s Dale Watson, Matt Hole @ South Texas Ice House Jimmy O’Malley @ Executive Surf Club Sunday, November 15 South Texas Grassroots @ Island Italian Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Howie & Preecher’s Birthday Jam @ Shorty’s
John Boyd Captain Legendary Andy Bertelsen Alvin & the Slickpunks Mark Monaco Cruise Control
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Nov. 20
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Nov. 21
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Nov. 25
Selfie
Nov. 26
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Thursday, November 19 Ruben Limas (6-9) @ Island Italian Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s
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Friday, November 20 Andy Bertelsen of Texas Renegade @ Back Porch Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Christen @ The Gaff
Saturday, November 21 Alvin & the Slickpunks @ Back Porch Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Todd Dorn @ Giggity’s Dan Sullivan @ The Gaff Billy Snipes @ Shorty’s Hamilton Loomis @ Executive Surf Club Sunday, November 22 South Texas Grassroots @ Island Italian Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Monday, November 23 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Tuesday, November 24 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s
Wednesday, November 18 Jim Dugan @ Giggity’s
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Wednesday, November 25 Ty Dietz Band @ Shorty’s Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s Thursday, THANKSGIVING Ruben Limas (6-9) @ Island Italian Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Selfie @ Shorty’s Friday, November 27 Mark Monaco & Strayhearts @ Back Porch Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Billy Snipes @ The Gaff Lyrical Binge @ Giggity’s Jim Dugan @ Shorty’s Rockaholics @ Executive Surf Club Larry Joe Taylor, Darryl Dodd @ Third Coast Theater Saturday, November 28 Cruise Control @ Back Porch Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Belt Sander Races w/ Uncle Willey, Russell Edge @ The Gaff Matt Hole & the Hot Rod Gang @ Giggity’s Ruben Limas @ Shorty’s