Benefit Concert of Steve Berg (1100 Springs)

January 26, 2006
Save DJ Burlap~Benefit Concert for Steve Berg (1100 Springs)
Sunday Feb 12th www.wwfairfields.com
WW Fairfields 147 North Plano Road Richardson, Texas 75081(972) 231-3844
2 - 11 pm
Steve was injured Jan 8th after a bike and car run benefit he organized for a scholarship fund in the name of a friend of theirs (band). He is home but fairly disabled at this point. He has had multiple surgeries for compound fractured leg, pelvis reconstruct, foot, hand and nose/eye injuries.As of Sunday he will be pretty much at home alone ( Plano area ) Will need help with basic servicesA $15.00 Donation at the door will be asked. WW Fairfields is granting us the door and a portion of the bar. Music supplied by Randy Hopper, Randy Allen, Chip Campbell, Maren Morris, Becca Dalrymple, Rusty Wier, Ed Burleson, Tommy Alverson, Billy Joe Shaver and many others in attendance. There will be a merchandise auction, a 50/50 raffle, food for donations by Hard Core Chili and friends. Also, the Kinky Friedman Campaign people may be in attendance.You know we all love these guys, so for them and the heart of Texas Music, we encourage everybody to pitch in and support this event. All comers welcome, all donations accepted. Deb Thompson (with Ed Burleson) and Walker Creek Productions is spear heading this event with help from Mike Tolle, Tina and Scott and Sally Moore. A web-link with information will be available at www.walkercreek.net If you have donations for the auction, or direct services for patient care,questions or comments, please contact one of us.Deb Thompson - info@walkercreek.net Mike Tolle - fertilizer_man@hotmail.com Scott and Tina - scott@koalatshirt.com

There have been a number of people who want to make donations, but live out of state. If that is the case, you can make a check payable to Steven Berg and send it to:
Get Well Steve
P.O. Box 452671
Garland, TX 75045

I had so many plans this weekend...

Everything seemed to fall apart this weekend due to my health. I fell down the stairs in my home a couple of years ago and now my injuries have come back to bite me in the ass. Well, not actually the ass but the neck and the physical therapy is turning out to be a pain in the ass. I think the PT will either kill me or heal me. I'm quite undecided now since I've refused pain medication...only steroid shots are to be administered. Not to worry. I'm making progress and gradually getting better and who knows what next weekend will have in store for me. This is a little list of what I missed this weekend and hope others were there to support the musicians out there in Texas or wherever you are that are trying to hard (and doing a damn fine job) to entertain us, make us smile, make us dance and make a decent living to support their families. Show 'em a little love when you visit a live venue by purchasing a t-shirt or a CD from the band. They'll most definitely appreciated it.
1-27-06
http://www.continentalclub.com/
http://www.scottbiram.com/ http://www.myspace.com/scotthbiram
http://www.kennethbrian.com/ http://www.myspace.com/kennethbrian
http://www.srrvb.com/ http://www.myspace.com/resinvalleyboys
1-28-06
http://www.greekbros.com/
http://www.coodergraw.com/ http://www.myspace.com/coodergraw
http://www.highspeedhayride.com/ http://www.myspace.com/highspeedhayride

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Aaron Watson 1-18-06

http://www.bigtexassaloon.com/

I met up with Sister K at the Big Texas Saloon again for an Aaron Watson show. We'd received free tickets and took total advantage of the situation. He put on a good show and it was so nice to see a band again with a steel guitar,a fiddle AND a stand-up bass player. Not too many bands around these days have steel guitar players or fiddlers anymore (that goes for stand-up bass players) or have a musician that is capable of playing many different instruments. I also love to hear the sound of a mandolin. We briefly talked to Aaron after the show and he told me that he was a big fan of the guys on my t-shirt...Cooder Graw. Could it be because they're all from the Panhandle area of Texas (an area that I deeply miss visiting)?

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Cooder Graw & Jack Ingram 1-13-06

My evening started out in a rush...as usual. I got home @ 6:00 PM and had to be there by 8...well, I didn't "have to" but I was meeting Sister K and my Cousin D there and did not want to be cussed out for being late when I got there by Cousin D...she's like that. I got there around 8:30 and found them easily over by the merch booth. The place was crowded to be so early and I needed a drink....immediately...a long stressful day at work does that to me. Cooder Graw hit the stage not too long after I had been there and as usual, a good show. I talked briefly to Nick afterwards and he told me he was leaving Cooder Graw for ____ _____...looks like I won't be seeing Nick anymore...boohoo! Anyway, Sister K & I had a shot of Jager with him and told him good luck, best wishes...all the stuff. I saw lots of people there that night that I knew from around town and such and had a great time socializing...I don't do that, generally...must've been the beer and Jager combo. When Jack hit the stage, the crowd went wild...I think I did, too. A lot of the fans that were there that night were obviously new to Jack. I think it had to do with all of the hype from KILT, the local radio station that now plays Jack's music since he's signed with Toby Keith's label. Someone please explain this to me in simple terms...thanks. I'm almost for certain it has something to do with "Nashvegas" but don't understand it or Houston radio. Anyway, Jack was great that night and I've found out (actually reminded) that for some strange reason I'm obsessed with Chris Masterson. Not in a stalking kind of way...more of a damn, that fucking guy rocks!!!!!

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Doug Moreland 1-11-06 @ Big Texas Dancehall & Saloon

Sister K and I managed to get a couple of tickets from Rachel Allstate to go and see Doug Moreland at Big Texas Dancehall and Saloon. We'd been to the place with the same name down in the Clear Lake/Webster area before but not to the one in Spring. When we arrived, we'd been there before but there'd been a name change. We'd never seen Doug before and were excited about seeing him...even if we were worn out from skating the night before. As fate would have it, SuperDave called me when we were inside of the club and believe it or not, I heard my phone. If you've ever tried to call me on my cell phone, you'd understand. We had an extra ticket and told him to call again when he got there and he could get in for free also. It was only a $5.00 cover charge to get in and "supposedly" $1.75 beers all night long...that is if you like Budweiser. We waited and waited for him to hit the stage and finally around 10:30 he started. Why o' why does a bar make people wait so late for the band to start on a weeknight when there's no opening band and force us to listen to that "nashvegas" crap? There are some things in life that I'll never understand and this is one of them...
Anyway, he was worth the wait. He really put on a good show. I've heard many things about him but one thing that I've never heard about him is that he's a fiddle player AND a guitar player. The stand-up bass and the keyboard was most definitely different...not something you see everyday in the bands around today. We stayed til the last song and Sister K was doing all the talking...how was Steamboat kinda questions...ha Doug's even got a new little girl dog named Sadie... ;-)

Roden Houston Feb. 28 - March 19, 2006

2006 RODEOHOUSTON™ Star Entertainer

Tuesday, Feb. 28 6:45 p.m George Strait
Wednesday, March 1 6:45 p.m. Trisha Yearwood
Thursday, March 2 6:45 p.m. Sheryl Crow
Friday, March 3 6:45 p.m. Black Heritage Day - Maze featuring Frankie Beverly , Raven
Saturday, March 4 3:45 p.m. Martina McBride
Sunday, March 5 3:45 p.m. Clay Walker
Monday, March 6 6:45 p.m. Robert Earl Keen, Miller Lite presents Cross Canadian Ragweed
Tuesday, March 7 6:45 p.m. John Fogerty
Wednesday, March 8 6:45 p.m. Ford presents Toby Keith
Thursday, March 9 6:45 p.m. Maroon5
Friday, March 10 6:45 p.m. Miller Lite presents Pat Green
Saturday, March 11 3:45 p.m. Lee Ann Womack
Sunday, March 12 3:45 p.m. Go Tejano Day - Ramon Ayala, Jay Perez
Monday, March 13 6:45 p.m. Spring Break Stampede - LeAnn Rimes
Tuesday, March 14 6:45 p.m. Spring Break Stampede - Larry the Cable Guy, Cory Morrow
Wednesday, March 15 6:45 p.m. Spring Break Stampede - Alan Jackson
Thursday, March 16 6:45 p.m. Spring Break Stampede - Hilary Duff
Friday, March 17 6:45 p.m. Spring Break Stampede - Lonestar
Saturday, March 18 3:45 p.m. RODEOHOUSTON™ Finals - Brooks & Dunn
Sunday, March 19 3:45 p.m. RODEOHOUSTON Collegiate Championship - Gretchen Wilson

Don't forget the Hideout.. http://www.hlsr.com/events/hideout.aspx
Lot's of new and upcoming musicians there for free!!!

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even if it's that nashvegas crap

Houston Wrecking Crew

Honky Tonks & Night Clubs

I've been to majority of the clubs on this list but I've still got a few to go and then my mission on this planet will be complete...

http://www.continentalclub.com/
http://www.gruenehall.com/
http://www.firehousesaloon.com
http://www.saengerhalle.com/
http://www.goldenlightcafe.com/
http://www.thebluelightlive.com/
http://www.blainespub.com/
http://www.midnightrodeoaustin.com/
http://www.borskis.com/
http://www.meridianhouston.com/
http://www.midnightrodeoamarillo.com
http://www.electriccowboy.com
http://www.greekbros.com/
http://www.bigtexassaloon.com/
http://www.schroederdancehall.com/
http://www.liveatfloores.com/
http://www.grahamcentralstation.com/
http://www.puffabellys.com/
http://www.fitzlive.com/
http://www.cosmoshouston.com/
http://www.executivesurfclub.com/
http://www.poodieshilltop.com/
http://www.thearmadillopalace.com/goodecompany_com/default.html?asid=579777907
http://www.banderacabaret.com/
http://www.couplanddancehall.com/
http://www.bcsclubs.com/
http://www.gilleysdallas.com/

Here's a link for more places I still need to go to: http://www.honkytonktx.com/dancehalls/

Cooder Graw News...

Friday, January 6, 2006 - 4:55 p.m.
Change comes with the New Year
Fellow Cooder "Buffalo" Nick Worley is leaving the band to continue his education and pursue other opportunities, effective at the end of January. Nick has been with us for over four years, through thick and thin, and has contributed greatly to the success we have enjoyed since his inclusion. We are sad to see him go, but are happy for him and wish him only the best in his future endeavors. It has been a pleasure to work with Nick (well, most of the time!) and a great honor to call him our friend, and to get to know his wonderful parents, Dave and Lynn Worley.
So Nick, thanks for four incredible years. You may be leaving the band, but you're our brother, and always will be. We fully expect to see you down the road.
Although there is never a good time for something like this to happen, the remaining members of Cooder Graw look at this as an opportunity for change and new committment. We look forward to 2006, and all the exciting goals we have set for this new year, including creating new music, working on a new album and a live DVD, making our live show better every night, and now, bringing in a new (as yet unnamed) member to the band.
A message from Nick Worley to the Cooder Nation:
For the last four years I have immensely enjoyed being a part of Cooder Graw. They have helped me to grow not only in my ability to make music, but have also enriched my personal life, and are like a family to me.
However, I feel that the time is right for me to leave the band to pursue other musical as well as academic endeavors. Before rumors and speculation begin, I would like to clarify that. Although I am not sure what the future holds, as of recently I have re-enrolled in college to further my study of music and have not yet committed to any other full time touring obligations. There is no ill will or hard feelings between the band and myself, and we will continue to support each other in the future.
I will miss the friends and fans I have made during my time with the Cooder Graw family. I have been blessed to work with such a great group of guys, and I would not trade the experience for anything. Thank you for your continued understanding and support.
Thanks Again,
“Buffalo” Nick Worley
Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 5:15 p.m.
Cooder Graw looking for new band member
The band currently has an opening for a full-time professional musician with his/her own equipment and is able to travel approximately 5 days a week. We are planning to audition fiddle players, steel guitar players, and keyboard/organ players (if you can do all three, you gotta job!). Should be prepared to "go to work" by February 2006. If interested, let us know as soon as possible by emailing the band... CLICK HERE.

Cooder Graw & Jack Ingram Friday 1-13-06

Mark your calendar now!!! They'll be in Spring at the Big Texas Dancehall Saloon. More info to follow...

http://www.bigtexassaloon.com/ http://www.coodergraw.com/

Jesse Dayton & Davin James 1-4-06

Well what can I say about Jesse Dayton and Davin James that hasn't been said before? Those guys always have a good time together and show the crowd how to have a good time also. Sister K and I bought Jesse's new CD...

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Dale Watson & more Dale Watson 12-30 & 12-31-05

Headed out from work on Friday to Austin with Sister K (yes, I had to work all friggin' day) to hopefully get to the Continental Club in time before it sold out. We barely made it!!! Just after we got in, they quit letting people in until someone left. There was a line outside of the building waiting to get in and from my sources at the Broken Spoke, there were people there that had tried to get into the Continental Club with no luck. Needless to say, the place was packed elbow to asshole with all true Dale Watson fans. I recognized lots of familiar faces there that night from all places that I've been to following Dale. This show was the last one that he'd play there since he quit the music business and move to Baltimore to be closer to his family. Sad, sad show to say the least. Dale's been a fixture in Austin now for well over 10 years and he'll be deeply missed. The best part of the night was the last song "Viva Las Vegas" which followed us to the Magnolia...some were still singing it!!!

After a restful night's sleep (thanks Cammi) Saturday AM we got up and met up with some friends and went out to eat before heading to Bandera. The food was great...what was the name of that place...?Casa Maria? or something like that. Anyway, after we ate and sat around talking for awhile, went back to Cammi's, gathered up our things and headed out. Don't forget your Texas map! We'd never been to Bandera before and I wasn't quite sure of what to expect.

http://www.continentalclub.com/ http://www.banderacabaret.com/

Well we got to Bandera with little or no problems. We took the scenic route through Fredricksburg and Kerrville...is there any other way to get to Bandera? We'd rented a cabin for the weekend along with a bunch of other friends from the Houston area on the Medina River...did you know there's a Medina River? Me either...and it was a beautiful place with the river behind the house and enough room for everyone!!! When we arrived, there were already some of our party there cooking chili and brisket and drinking beer. We ate, drank a few beers and then proceeded to get ready for a night of Dale Watson...the last night. When we arrived at approximately 8 PM, the place was packed...another sold out show!!! We tried earlier in the day to get them to reserve us a table but was told by the Bandera Cabaret staff that they DID NOT reserve tables but when we got there, the best table in the house was reserved so we took over it like it was our own (to much objection by others claiming it was their table and for us to move...ha ha). All I have to say about this matter is "This ain't Ginny's." The "wrecking crew" drank like fish and I guess that's why one of our party was sick at the friggin' table and had a garbage can by his side and another was missing for a few hours but later found by the Bandera police asleep in a ditch with no shirt or shoes and briar scratches on her arms...contrary to popular belief, this wasn't me this time. I'm the one at Dale show's that gets on the stage to dance with the band...other members of the "wrecking crew" join Dale when he sings and still others fall from their seats onto their heads from shots they've drank. We've earned and given the title of "wrecking crew" by Dale Watson himself because we always wreck ourselves and the members of the band with our drinking antics. This was another sad night for all Dale Watson fans...some were crying like babies and others (myself included) were somewhat stoic (2 : one apparently or professedly indifferent to pleasure or pain) http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/stoic It took me almost a week later to come to the realization that it was the last time that I'd ever get to see Dale Watson again. He has a couple of shows scheduled in the future (one in March and another in May) but I'm quite unsure of my future on this planet at this time. I don't think I'll make the March show but there's always May at the Broken Spoke. http://www.brokenspokeaustintx.com/

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