Rob the Fiddler

So its come to my attention that I have not been updating this sucker for a while.

You can blame Myspace for that. Man, that website is the worst for sucking up spare web surfing minutes. Well, its been fun too. in the course of 6 months, I have probably met 50 or so people in Dallas. Really fun folks too.

Ok, so its also the ULTIMATE band promotion tool.

Speaking of bands, we finished the saga that was Trainwreck last week. It was probably a ways coming. Not at all bad. It probibly opens more opportunites for everybody. Jd had the following to say.

It is with sadness but heartfelt resignation that I have to report that December will bring our final show as Trainwreck. This band has enabled the formation of some truly wonderful relationships, amongst members of the band - past and present - as well as with you, our friends. We’ve met so many great people along the way who have helped us in so many ways, inspired us, entertained us with incredible music, made us laugh, made us drunk, made us sober, made us better people. There are way too many to mention. You know who you are. But to try to name just a few… thanks to Lois and the staff at Adairs, Richard and the folks at the BarleyHouse, Cindy, Mike S., Chad, Brian and the guys at Woody’s, Gary and KBEC, KNON, Danny and everyone at The Ticket, Bruce and the crew at KHYI, NTNMF, Dale Brock, Chris McCullum for pics, Amanda (for the website and album design!), MarketNet for site hosting, Rob Hansen, Mo, Jake, Dave Mitchell, Speedtrucker, Beaver, all the folks in Wichita Falls, Stebby, Trae, Travis, Heath T., David Z., Dean Markley for the strings, anyone who’s ever booked us or come out to see us, and most importantly, thanks to our families and loved ones for putting up with all that comes with us musicians.

Its been a fun ride…and JD is still playing. In fact, we will be at Standard and Pours on Friday. Come on out!!!

Another great read from John Nova Lomax(Music Editor) in the Houston Press.

KIKK fm was a country station that recently switched formats to smooth Jazz (Kenny G, Tesh and the like). Its now called the wave. John
had previously tore into this genre with not much regard for its fans.

I hate to see that station go. It was one of my favorites in Houston.

This is the same writer who Im told coined the phrase “Texas (Bowel) Movement” for all the Johnny come lately Texas Artists following Pat Green’s success.

He likes Beaver Nelson…so he can’t be all that bad.

great article on Lonesome Bob here on rockzilla.

Actually, its not so much about Lonesome Bob as it is about the Lone Star Cafe. If you haven’t been there, well, you have not missed too much. I was always facinated on how such a good lineup of talent could be watched by such an indifferent crowd. Its Garland though….what can you say. God Bless em for trying though.

Live music in Dallas is just strange, but I assume thats the case in most parts of the US. In Austin, its a way of life. Folks enjoy their artists and are very supportive. Cover bands are generally laughed at it would seem, at least by the groups that matter (folks that pay cover, buy beer and maybe, if your good enough, buy a CD or a shirt).

North Dallas is barren. Cover bands rule and seem to command high figures. Guarentees above 400 is not unusual at all for a band that plays the same crap 6 days a week. There are fun cover bands too..sure..Im not knocking it entirely. Poison Cherry and Fair Warning I like. And I hear there is a Police one that KICKS ASS. Sadly, this is not what passes for good cover bands up there either.

Muddy waters and Barley house has a dedicated crowd that doesnt put up with that crap. Those are the most austin-like bars out here in spirit.

Deep ellum….much better scene. I shoulda moved downtown instead of Plano.

So, Lone star Club…I salute you for not getting crappy cover bands…..but I still get a little creeped out when I go there.

funny stuff
Kinda Austin oriented…Folks from Dallas would understand.