RYAN READY
New Artist Spotlight Ryan Ready is a native born Texan,
running around the farm singing Buck
raised in the small North Texas town of
Owen’s classic hit, “Tiger by the Tail” at
in his heart and a faulty pulmonary valve.
Ryan picked up the guitar (self taught)
Pilot Point. Ryan was born with two holes
the top of his lungs. At the age of 17,
At the tender age of 2, he spent almost 3
and began writing his own songs. Ryan
defect threatened to end his young life. It
on July 10th 2011. RyanÕs passion and Þre
survived. Ryan’s passion for country
to your music collection soon.
full months in the hospital after his heart
released his latest single “I Still Miss You”
was nothing short of a miracle that Ryan
for Texas Country Music is sure to make it
music began as a toddler when he spent many a day riding shotgun in his Grandfather’s pickup while his
Grandfather worked his Pilot Point farm classic country music always ßowing
from the truck’s A.M. radio. It wasn’t long before young Ryan could be found
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 August 2012
“ I JUST WANT TO TOUCH PEOPLE WITH MY WORDS, MELODIES, AND EMOTIONS, JUST LIKE MERLE HAGGARD HAS DONE FOR ME” -RYAN READY
Contributing Writers Aimee Bryant, Mike Cheney Stephen Smith, Aaron Bentley, Natalie Ready
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Southern Music Scene The magazine is published Monthly by Ricky Trietsch Denton Tx. / copyrighted 2012. all rights reserved. Reproduction of any material from this issue in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.
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Hello, If you are reading this you are reading the first issue of Southern Music Scene the magazine. First off I want to say thanks to everyone who made the possible, it has been a long time coming. We have alot of great things planned with CD reviews and stories, we are going to cover as much as the scene as we can and welcome all new ideas. Thanks for supporting us here at Southern Music Scene Ricky Triestch Owner Southern Music scene
Texas Music Reviews
by. Mike Cheney
WWW.TEXASMUSICSCHART.COM August 1, 2011
Artist Title (Label)
TW SPINS
LW SPINS
Weeks on Chart
Spin +/-
Stations
1
Kevin Fowler Hell Yeah, I Like Beer (Average Joe’s)
1,407
1,353
10
+54
77
4
2
Casey Donahew Band Breaks My Heart (Almost Country)
1,108
1,078
11
+30
73
5
3
1,098
1,074
14
+24
68
2
4
1,083
1,232
11
-149
70
3
5
Eli Young Band Crazy Girl (Republic)
1,053
1,086
23
-33
60
6
6
Cody Johnson Texas Kind Of Way (CJB)
1,049
1,073
24
-24
50
7
7
Granger Smith Sleeping On the Interstate (GS)
1,041
1,057
14
-16
63
12
8
Stoney LaRue Velvet (B Side/Smith Ent.)
999
824
3
+175
70
8
9
Mark McKinney The River Song (Super Loud)
980
983
14
-3
59
9
10
JB and the Moonshine Band Whiskey Days (Average Joe’s Ent.)
957
943
19
+14
57
10
11
Jason Cassidy Honky Tonk Heaven (A-Blake)
898
848
13
+50
57
11
12
Brandon Jenkins Too Big to Fail (Smith Ent.)
849
831
23
+18
57
17
13
Brandon Rhyder In the Country (Smith Ent.)
751
681
5
+70
62
13
14
Jon Wolfe That Girl in Texas (Fool Hearted Prod.)
747
783
15
-36
52
15
15
Adam Hood Flame and Gasoline (Carnival)
736
747
9
-11
56
14
16
Cory Morrow Lead Me On (APEX Nashville/Write On)
721
782
18
-61
49
19
17
Deryl Dodd Baby, Where’s My Bottle (Smith Ent.)
698
657
6
+41
56
20
18
Clint Martin I Love Being Me (Run Wild)
674
635
10
+39
55
18
19
Micky & the Motorcars Lost & Found (Smith Ent.)
656
660
10
-4
54
16
20
654
717
23
-63
48
43
21
639
380
2
+259
56
24
22
563
570
13
-7
51
LW
TW
1
Turnpike Troubadours Long Hot Summer Days (Onward Music) Cody Canada & the Departed Ballad of Rosalie (APEX Nashville/Underground Sound)
Eleven Hundred Springs This Ain’t The First Time (Smith Ent.) Josh Abbott Band ft Pat Green My Texas(Pretty Damn Tough) William Clark Green Tonight (98 Records)
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Forward: Kevin is the artist that turned me on to the Red Dirt movement. It was in 2006 when my friend, Josh Lavene played his music for me. For that Josh, I owe you big time! I was nearly instantly hooked. The rest is history. Kevin Fowler and his band are the epitome of Texas music and what it means to be Texan. They love what they do (it definitely shows), have fun with it and they are very good at what they do. Kevin is the prototypical Texas. He loves his family, loves the outdoors, compassionate for others (his waterproof campaign is proof of that) has a slightly different, yet funny take on life and it’s experiences and it definitely shows in the songs and his music The show was exactly what one has come to expect from Kevin and the guys. It was highly polished, yet very simple. You don’t get the level of polish this shows has if you don’t honestly care about what you are doing and truly enjoy doing it. The band has very purposeful movements and they know where each other is at every moment. While the moves were purposeful, they also seemed really natural. Shows like this are a product of near nightly playing and a genuine concern for the qualI ity of the show they are put ng out. Sure, it's Kevin's name on the band, but the guys show they are dedicated to the success as much as he
is.
Kevin and the guys played all the songs that brought them to the forefront of the genre. I think everyone was singing most of the night. I know for a fact I woke up with a sore throat from screaming. A lot of the lead-ins on the songs will make you laugh, yet all were very truthful. They are very clear and honest snapshots of the lives of the songwriters. The lead-ins on “Best Mistake I Ever Made” and “Cheaper to Keep Her” really hit home.
They also played some of the new tracks from the upcoming album. “Here’s to Me and You” is definitely a future partying anthem cut from the same cloth of the band’s previous hits. “Knocked Up” is definitely a song that is devoid of political correctness, but a very realistic song about teen pregnancy that will certainly make you chuckle. “That Girl” is one of those songs that has a catchy sound to it, but the words are really what make the song! The upcoming album is definitely one of those CDs that you have to pick up if you are a fan of great music The band definitely shows their talents with each song, but also during the brief moments that Kevin stepped off the stage for a moment. If it wasn’t the guitarist just totally blowing the place up, it was the bassist showing how it’s done. And if that didn’t do it for you, the drummer tried destroying his drum set as we all watched in amazement. These guys are the furthest thing from hacks or people that he assembled off the street. These guys are extremely talented at what they do and there’s no mistaking the pride they take from their work as well as put into it.
Of course, Kevin had to play a couple covers. “Fat Bottomed Girls” had a really neat opening from Sir Mix a lot that the guitar tech opened with that was nothing short of hilarious! They also played a cover of Charlie Daniels’ “Drinkin’ My Baby Good bye” that was really awesome as well.. Bottom line: If you’re a fan of great live music, a wild party atmosphere and a Texan, you have to make a point to see this show! The only acceptable reason I will miss the next time I am
near a show is if I’m the guest of honor at a wake.
Texas music’s Rising Stars The Cody Chance Band Cody was blessed with a talent to entertain people. He is a very talented singer/songwriter who truly has a passion for music. His distinctive voice and song writing abilities along with his fun loving, humorous, and multi-musical stage presence seems like second nature to him.
Within 3 months Cody was playing the guitar and writing songs. After playing 2 years of regular gigs, Cody took a 2 year break where he would casually play at parties and back porches with his buddies. During his break, Cody honed his guitar skills and learned well over 300 songs. After his break, Cody became more serious about song writing and playing at different venues. Today, Cody can be seen playing at venues all over Texas. He can play something from nearly every genre but his roots are in Texas country.
Growing up Cody developed a love for country music. When Cody was 5 you could catch him singing along to his favorite song, Diggin up Bones by Randy Travis. At age 12, Cody started to play the drums which were his first instrument.
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Southern Music Scene had the chance to catch up with Cody Chance for some questions and answers and here is what we got enjoy readers.
1 What are your future dreams? Just being in the
mix. I will be honest, every time I step on stage full band or acoustic, its further than I ever thought this thing would go. I am blessed to be surrounded by such talented musicians and just as importantly friends. I love music and will continue to do it as long as I can. I told a owner of a small bar in Pilot Point that I would play for one person in a bar if I thought they would listen
2 What are your hobbies besides music?
Other than music I really enjoy my family time, cooking out and hanging out with relatives . Now that my son is old enough to play I enjoy sports with him, I coached his baseball this past season and me and Paige are starting to take on golf. Fishing has always been a big part of my spare time as well.
3 Where was your first show? My first acoustic
show was about 7 years ago on a songwriter night, before Kyle Bennet, Joey Green and Tim Russell were as advanced in their music careers as they are today. After the show they invited me out a few nights to a bar off of Camp Bowie in Fort Worth and showed me the ropes. My first full band show was January 2011 in my hometown, Denton at the Rockin Rodeo. We opened the show for a band out of east Texas, Backseat Molly who are real good friends of mine. Their first single "Best Man" made it on the Texas music charts this past spring. I fell in with them when Steven Callaway (the front man) approached me wanting to push a song of mine called “Stay Gone”, I gladly told him no problem
As a teenager, while others his age were listening to heavy metal and hip hop, Cody was listening to his favorite compilation of The Bocephus Box to the new comer Pat Green. He also listened to a local Dallas radio station (95.3 KHYI), where he first heard Chris Knight, Todd Snider, Guy Clark, and other talented songwriters. While still listening to "main stream" country and some alternative, his range in music increased tremendously at the age of 18. His collection of Cd's exceeded well over 250; all of different genres. When Cody was 21 years of age he was at a family gathering where he listened to his grandad play. Cody's brother mentioned that it would be cool if Cody learned how to play. Inspired by his grandad who played in the 70's and 80's with popular acts including: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and many others; Cody went and bought his first guitar. His grandad taught him the guitar basics and a few songs.
4 Who or was is your biggest Inspiration
As far as "non famous" people, hands down my grandpa. He taught me my first song, chord, and solo on the guitar. He is no doubt my mentor. He was in the Texas music scene in the outlaw days. My older sister described him the best, he is a legend. As far as a public inspiration there are so many new and old. Willie Nelson really comes to mind because he had it all, lost it all and just kept on going the same way he still does.
6 Where do you see yourself in a year? I want
to get as many songs of mine out as I can, whether its me and my band playing them or another artist.
7 Website Facebook List anyway fans can hear or see your music? We are just now getting in the studio to record our first EP and start promoting songs from it. As far as live shows anywhere on the band facebook page as well as the website CodyChance.com
8 Where do you get ideas for your songs?
Most of the songs I write are about situations I see my friends in. I just take their life and story and blow it out of proportion. Other than that everywhere, I constantly have a thought about music or a melody in my head. I write a lot of songs that probably no one will ever hear those songs are for me, literary critic and writer Cyril Connolly I think said it the best “Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.”
9 What family member or friend has been the most supportive in your musical career? I would have to say no doubt my fiance, Paige. She is an amazing guide and has been by my side through this.
10 Have you always wanted to be a musican? As a child what did you want to be when you grew up? I have always loved music, but I was set
on playing baseball. I picked up a guitar when I was about 12 or so, but it quickly took a backseat when baseball season came back around.
11 Being such a talented singer/songwriter name one talent you dont have but wish you did? Any domestic house work, I am the guy with
a load of tie-die shirts because of this lack of knowledge.
12 If you were stuck on a island and could only have 1 album to listen to who would it be? Chris Knight, any album!
5 What is the hardest thing about being in a band? The process of first starting a band is the
hardest. Now that we all have a feel for each other we seldom practice and pull songs out sometimes that I cant believe. But when the dust settles and the song is over we just kinda say "well that worked" or "well that didn't work." I try to stress to the others in the band no worries and to have fun. I understand good nights and bad nights. I'm worried about fun nights, laughter, and energy all of which are contagious by Ricky Trietsch-Southern Music Scene southernmusicscene@aol.com
Check Cody out Saturday August 20th At the North Texas Sate Fair and Rodeo in Denton Tx
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Cody Cooke & The Bayou Outlaws If you know anything about me at all, you know how much I love good live music. And you also know that I don’t whole-heartedly support ANY musician until I have seen them live. Well, you can add Cody Cooke and the Bayou Outlaws to the list of people whose backs I now have!
Music Scedule
Stage Stage August 19
Casey Donahew Band August 20
Last night, I had the privilege of attending the Homecoming show for the guys at the Rustic Cowboy in Keithville, Louisiana. It is an understatement to say that I was blown away by the support these guys not only receive, but by how genuine they are when giving credit to others. Their playful humor and down home attitudes really make you want to know what they are all about and once you hear the music, you don’t have to wonder how sincere their personalities are anymore. Everything is right there in the lyrics. As their song “Outlaw Country” states, “I sing about what I do!”
The show was a mix of Cody’s original outlaw songs with some Merle Haggard and Hank Williams thrown in. All of this was pulled together with Cody’s strong vocals accompanied by the extraordinary guitar skills of one Kyle Roop, not to mention the energetic chomp of the drums by Jackie Brock and the deep rumbling of the bass by Billy Melancon. If you love music about the country, the real country, and you ever get a chance to see these guys, please do so…that way you can do like Cody would tell you to and “Gitcha Country On!”
Jack Ingram August 21
Emilio Navaira August 22
Pauline Reese August 23
Dale Watson August 24
Cody Canada and The Departed August 25
Josh Abbott Band
August 19
Brison Bursey August 20
Kyle Park Ben Smith Matthew Slovacek's Cody Chance August 21
Barret Turner Matt Wayne Mike Ryan August 22
Colby Yates Luke Kaufman Brian Houser August 23
Brian Houser Brian Burns Tommy Alverson August 24
Scotty Thurman August 25
August 26
Joey Green Band
August 27
Granger Smith
The Randy Rogers Band Tracy Lawrence
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August 27
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An Old Saloon Meets a New Tune
By. Aaron Bentley
Not much else compares to a family vacation in the Texas hill country during the summertime. With views that go on for miles and miles, a slower pace from the daily grind, and great places with storied pasts, the Hill Country is sure to rekindle your love for Texas. Part of our family trip every summer includes a stop in historic Luckenbach. We make camp at the Armadillo Farm, which is located a convenient 4/10's of a mile from downtown Luckenbach. We planned this year’s trip around everyone’s busy lives, and it just so happened to coincide with a Saturday night performance of the new up and coming band, Six Market Blvd.
The night was hot and dry, and I was surprised by what I heard as we ventured into the Texas relic. The sound of a bluesy band flowed through the trees, not at all what I had expected from an opening act. That sound was of course one of the Shiner Rising Stars, The Dustin Perkins Band. As soon as they started playing, Dustin’s soulful voice and his band’s rhythmic flow connected directly with the crowd, and I was instantly reminded why I love live Texas music. The reemergence of the Texas singer-songwriter has been in the limelight in recent years, and The Dustin Perkins Band is proof that there is still true talent yet to be discovered in this melting-pot of music we call Texas. The Dustin Perkins Band’s love of the stage is unmistakable through their honest approach to lyrics and high energy performance.
After a brief introduction about a joint venture between KVET and Luckenbach to promote up and coming new talent, Six Market Blvd. took the stage. The sound of 6MB can best be described as a refreshing blend of new and old, with an added touch of the band’s individuality. With on point rhythm, crisp lead guitars, lyrics that grab you and make you smile, and a playful presence you cant help but enjoy, it is obvious why the buzz about Six Market Blvd. is so emphatic. Whether it is playing a rousing waltz about "The Misery in Me", a story about "Beautiful You", or the undeniable "Silence in Me", this band delivers. It is hard to find a group that enjoys what they do as much as these guys, and should you find yourself looking for a great, energetic show with memorable songs, or just a new CD that is impossible to turn off, Six Market Blvd.
As in true fashion of the Texas troubadours, both bands showed enjoyment in mingling with the crowd, sharing stories, and gaining not only fans, but friends for a lifetime. So should you find yourself lost on some Texas bi-way just outside of Nowhere, Texas, look for a dimly lit dancehall, an off-beat bar, or any place with a stage and a dance floor, you are sure to find a song, and if you’re lucky enough, you will find that one special moment that seems to hang in the air and say, “This is what it is all about.”