Metal Farm Magazine is a new mag based in Cincinnati, Ohio which will be available real soon. Full of cool stuff. And I don’t mean any ol’ cool stuff. We’re talkin’ Hank III, the ‘Reinstate Hank’ petition & film, cars, bikes, pin-ups, clothes and more. Hell! What more could ya want? It’s all in the first limited edition issue. More info and news about Metal Farm will be comin’ to SP Fanzine real soon.
More sad news has arrived over the last few months. Legendary Rock ‘n’ Roller Bo Diddley died of heart failure at his home June 2nd. Jazz musician Jimmy Guiffre (who suppplied the ‘Jazz On A Summers Day’ film with the excellent track ‘The Train And The River’) died 2 days short of his 87th birthday. Singer/Song writer/Producer and multi talented musician Chris Gaffney (most recently of the excellent ‘Hacienda Brothers’) died of cancer April 18th.
BO DIDDLEY
JIMMY GUIFFRE
CHRIS GAFFNEY
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
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
Fans of the beat poets should certainly check out ‘Cryptic Whalin!’ CD by Wes Race. Wes was born in Kansas but now lives in Fort Worth, Texas. He can often be seen at many of the surrounding Blues clubs checkin’ out the local beats and when asked will entertain the crowd with a poem or two. I was first introduced to Wes way back in 2000. Over the years I’ve
seen him perform a number of times. A firm favourite with his many fans is ‘Shot Time’ which is the opening track on this his debut CD. Wes spreads his wise words to the beat of local musicians including Sumter Bruton, James Hinkle and saxophinist Johnny Reno. More about Wes Race comin’ to SP real soon.
‘Cryptic Whalin!’ Is available from Amazon.com
‘Cryptic Whalin!’ Is available from Amazon.com
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.
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.
Another great day is planned at ‘Cowboys’ in Arlington, Texas on October 5th 2008.
Artists include Jim Suhler, Bugs Henderson, Mike Morgan , Rocky Athas, Wes Jeans, Kayla Reeves, Jake Andrews and many more.
With trade stands and just loadsa real cool Stevie Ray stuff. So if you’re a SRV fan then it’s certainly the place to be.
For more info go to the website HERE or the myspace page HERE
Artists include Jim Suhler, Bugs Henderson, Mike Morgan , Rocky Athas, Wes Jeans, Kayla Reeves, Jake Andrews and many more.
With trade stands and just loadsa real cool Stevie Ray stuff. So if you’re a SRV fan then it’s certainly the place to be.
For more info go to the website HERE or the myspace page HERE
"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