loved so much. Before he could make that return, he passed on, in the back seat of a car on the way to an Ohio show. It's now 2007, and Hank Williams has yet to be reinstated to the Opry.’
To find out more info and how to sign the petition you can either go to the official myspace page HERE
Or go to the Petition website by clicking on the banner below.
If you’re a big fan of the legendary ‘HANK WILLIAMS’ then you should check out the ‘Reinstate Hank’ petition.
‘This petition calls for the reinstatement of Opry legend, and country music star, Hank Williams. Fifty years have passed since the tragic and untimely death of country music's greatest performer, who made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on June 11th, 1949. A few years later, in 1952, Hiram Hank Williams was asked to leave the Opry -- with the intention that he would sober up and make a return to the stage that he
I met up with GR in September 2006 at the White Elephant in Fort Worth, TX and she told me her plans to release a new CD in 2007. Well it’s now 2008 and obviously her CD ‘Southern Comfort’ is available to buy or download via i-tunes.
To see GR performing a kick ass version of ‘Great Lovin’ go
HERE
HERE
"Hiram & Huddie" is a tribute CD to Hank Williams Sr. and Leadbelly. Hillgrass Bluebilly has "Hiram & Huddie" set for release in July, 2008 in support of their first U.S. and north America tour featuring Bob Log III, Scott H. Biram and Possessed By Paul James. Hillgrass Bluebilly Entertainment (HBE) is known for their contributions to American roots music that is alive and touring! HBE's "Hiram & Huddie" is dedicated to bring you the best
touring American roots music artists, with their reflections of the two main influences in Americans roots music of all time, Hank Williams Sr. & Leadbelly.
This album is being followed by "J.R. & R.L.", a double tribute CD to Johnny Cash and R.L. Brunside. It's pretty black & white. "Hiram & Huddie" is not a kareoke CD and it's not a fly-by-night CD with wanked-out / butchered versions of Hank Williams Sr. and Leadbelly. This album is the beginning of the raw and primal roots revolution that has taken the world by storm in the shape of Hillgrass Bluebilly Entertainment.
Bands and Artists include:
Wayne ‘The Train’ Hancock, Possessed By Paul James,
Tom VandenAvond, Bob Log III, Scott H. Biram, C.W. Stoneking, Chili Cold Blood, Reverend Paytons Big Damn Band,
John McKelvy
This album is being followed by "J.R. & R.L.", a double tribute CD to Johnny Cash and R.L. Brunside. It's pretty black & white. "Hiram & Huddie" is not a kareoke CD and it's not a fly-
Bands and Artists include:
Tom VandenAvond, Bob Log III, Scott H. Biram, C.W. Stoneking, Chili Cold Blood, Reverend Paytons Big Damn Band,
John McKelvy
For more info go HERE - To order click on banner below
In February the Hacienda Brothers finished recording their brand new CD titled ‘Arizona Motel’ featuring 14 tracks, 11 of which are originals. The CD will be released nationally on June 24th but check HERE to find out how you can get an advance copy and help Gaff at the same time. Dave Gonzalez will also be out supporting the release of this last Hacienda Brothers album.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to helpgaff.com to aid the family of Chris Gaffney.
"Chicago's original honky-tonk fools," the Gin Palace Jesters who play damn fine hard hitting hillbilly Honky-tonk, Country Boogie, and Western Swing have released their latest CD ‘Roadhouse Riot’ (and other songs with words). The Gin Palace Jesters are a true authentic American band often seen holding court where the thrones are bar stools, the lights are made of neon, the spirits are served on the rocks and... Hank Williams is King.
Ever since I got ‘The Band Of Heathens’ live CD/DVD ‘Live At Antone’s’ I’ve been lookin’ forward to the release of their debut studio CD. Well the self titled CD is available now.
Is it good? I think so but don’t just take my word for it. . .
"With their wealth of wonderful tunes, it's easy to see why Texas music great Ray Wylie Hubbard signed on to
Is it good? I think so but don’t just take my word for it. . .
"With their wealth of wonderful tunes, it's easy to see why Texas music great Ray Wylie Hubbard signed on to
produce this fabulous first effort." - Michael Berick, No Depression.
"If you're an Americana radio station and you don't play this record, then you're not an Americana radio station. The Band of Heathens are, by far, my favorite discovery in the last 2 years." - Mattson Rainer, KNBT.
Check out their website HERE or their myspace page HERE
I’m sure a lot of you already know that Texas bluesman Jim Suhler has his own band when he’s not touring with George Thorogood. Well, he has and they’ve just released a live DVD ‘Real Time’ - Live In Texas. Songs include ‘Deja Blue’, ‘Scattergun’, ‘Every Dog Has It’s Day’, ‘Tijuana Bible’, ‘Coulda Had Religion’ and ‘Restless Soul’.
The DVDs are available at live shows and will also be available via his website.
Check out Jim Suhler & Monky Beat’s website HERE
or their myspace page HERE
Check out Jim Suhler & Monky Beat’s website HERE
or their myspace page HERE