Live Music Is Always Fun

Well for the last couple of months I've been getting crap about not going out. so this other night I went out to Cheatham Street Warehouse to see Eddie Foster Band. (My boyfriend's cousin played with him).

I feel that Cheatham Street is one of the best venues to see a small intimate show. I felt like I was up on stage that night. We were able to speak with the people on stage, shout out requests and just have a good ol' time with the band. That is the most fun that I have had at a concert in a long time. I mean how many places can you go and drink out of a mason jar.

So in conclusion, if you haven't been there yet, you need to get your bum out and go see a live show there. You won't be disappointed.

Spring Break

Well folks, Tiffany has experienced the craziest spring break ever...and apparently the largest spring break in the state of Texas. South Padre Island! Apparently last saturday, they could see the crowd of people on the beach from SPACE! Isn't that crazy?! I'm only writing about this to complain about my 2nd degree sunburn, and let everyone know that South Padre is the best beach I have been to in Texas. And can I also just mention that Texas is awesome and people from Oklahoma, Georgia, and Louisiana were just a few that I noticed in the crowd! They came all the way to the very bottom tip of Texas for spring break, that's how much we rock. Can you imagine that road trip!? All the way from the top or east side of Texas down to the Gulf Coast...this is why people love this state. There was a beach party every day from around noon to five p.m. They played alot of crazy rap music, but I also heard some Cross Canadian Ragweed and Jason Boland...that made my trip to hear all the drunken college kids singing along to "Boys from Oklahoma," and knowing every word. Makes me happy to be doing what I do. The 5 hour drive was worth every bit of it...if you ever get the chance to get down to South Padre Island, go, it's worth the experience. The water there is alot prettier than in Port Aransas or Corpus Christi. Granted, we may not have beaches like California or Florida....but you can't beat a drive like that. Next time you're planning a road trip, make sure to get these CD's for the drive...it's kinda a Texas Road Trip MUST, not to mention some Texas Country originals.
I-35 Texas Country - Various Artists
Brewed In Texas Vol. 1 - Various Artists
Brewed In Texas Vol. 2 - Various Artists
Live at Billy Bob's - Cross Canadian Ragweed
Like It Used To Be - Randy Rogers Band
Pearl Snaps - Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Live at the Jolly Fox - Eli Young Band
The Honky Tonk Kid - Aaron Watson

Failure

Ryan Bingham was in town this past weekend, along with Joe Ely and I didn't go see them. I have failed at life.
Seriously though, had tons of people coming in the next day to the store telling me how great Ryan was - even had some that were going to make the trip to Luckenbach to see him that next day. If you haven't jumped on this train yet, you better catch it before its gone. Get you're copy of Ryan's Mescalito album NOW. You won't be disappointed. If you visit my page, I've got some of his lyrics up from a hidden track on the album - it's an amazing song, I love it.
I'm excited about the next LSM Magazine to come out - got lots of work to do, so that's all I've got for now!

Isis' adventures in Houston, pt. 1

Well if you didn't make it out to any of the Trent Willmon Boot Town appearances, you missed out. It was so much fun! Although the day didn't start off the way I wanted it, I wouldn't have traded this day with any one else.

My day started off with my alarm going off around 7. I got up, got all pretty, grabbed my coffee and was out the door. It was a little foggy but nothing I couldn't handle. It was a beautiful day and a great drive. I couldn't have asked for a better drive.....well until I got to Houston.

To give you a little history, I have lived in Texas 12 years and have never been to Houston. I managed to get lost 3 times and decided that toll roads are pointless. I was a little nervous and confused at times but I was brave and made it through with flying colors.

All of this was worth it though. I had the greatest time at both CD release parties. I met so many wonderful people and had a great time. If you missed seeing me Saturday, don't worry. I'm having another adventure on Monday! I will be at Music World from 11 to 1 and at the John Deere booth at the Houston Rodeo at 5:30. So you should totally come see me. You won't be disappointed. Trent put on a great show and is really a nice guy. So get off your bums and come see Trent and I at the Rodeo.

More adventures from the road to come!

I'm back...

I want to start off by saying that Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros were absolutely amazing last night!! Seriously, if you weren't there you missed out on some top notch music, some stellar dance moves, and me falling down 6 times...and standing up 7! Well, kind of. As Michael mentioned in his note, it's mandatory meeting night for all the LSM girls anytime Walt is playing at Gruene Hall...and with these girls, you're guaranteed a good time. A few of the crew were missing, for reasons I don't think are very valid excuses. So it was Clair, Megan, Resa, Jessica and I. We're a hell of a crew. Mama Dawg was also there - and Kim and Mattson were there. It made for a really fun night! We had a customer come into the store after hours, right before we were going to take our stroll down to the hall. He was hoping he could come in and get the new Paul Thorn CD, Long Way From Tupelo. Of course, we let him come on in and get it without hesitation...I can't let that sale go to waste, it's a great CD, I think it'll be one of my favorites for quite a while. Well he just happened to be going to see Walt Wilkins as well, and he was a great dancer! (I don't remember his name, but I want to thank him for the beer and the dance!) The guys put on a great show, probably one of the best shows I've been to so far this year...then again, you really can't beat Walt Wilkins. Along with the Mystiqueros, the show is so energetic, yet still so emotionally soothing. It's like I want to cry and dance around all at the same time! You really can't match a live music experience like that. On another note: I just want to rant about how annoying it is when there's a big group of people talking really loud, laughing, and carrying on about their business during a live show. It's so rude - if you don't want to listen to the music, and you just want to drink beer and be loud, go to a bar. Otherwise, shut up and let the man sing so that everyone else there can enjoy it.
Megan and I met some lovely random guys and got drunk with them, and she also fell down six times...but she sure as hell stood up seven! haha. So she was deemed the winner of the "7 times award" by Clair. By the way, for those of you who have NO idea what I'm talking about...this is one of our favorite Walt songs right now, track 12 from the new album Diamonds in the Sun. Great album - you should definitely check it out!
I'll post some pictures later...

Well folks, that's about all I've got for now...I'll be back soon though, don't worry.
-Tiff

Walt Wilkins and the DB

Tonight Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros are playing down the road from our store at Gruene Hall. Which is great. For everyone excpet me. I love Walt Wilkins and I think he has one of the top 3 bands in Texas right now.

But here's the deal. Everyone who works at LoneStarMusic is a big fan. And when a big group of people go out to a show together there's usually one who is the DD. Most people know that means Designated Driver. When Walt plays in town, I'm the DB. Never heard of that one? It means I'm the Designated Babysitter. All of Clair & I's normal babysitters are unavailable any time Walt plays because they're all at the show.

So if you're going to see Walt tonight at Gruene Hall, tell my wife and all of the LoneStarMusic employees I said hello. Maybe I'll see you at Gruene Hall somwhere down the road. You know, on a night Walt's not playing.