Thanks For Another Great Show!

Seems like these Round Ups go by so fast. We track down these great acts and convince 'em to come out and put on show for ya', and then we look forward to seein' 'em play. Time comes and it's over in a flash.

What a great time, though, at The Thirsty Ear last night.
I remember liking Joshua James so much last time we saw him, and he was even more riveting at The Round Up last night. He's just got his own sound, and it feels like you bumped into him on the road somewheres and it's just you and him and he's gonna tell you a story. We'll have him back, for sure, so if you missed his set last night you'll have another chance. Meanwhile, click on through to his My Space and see where he's playin' next.

Now, Springfield Special are the real deal, folks, I am here to tell it. When these boys started playin', I knew for sure we were goin' back in time. They have the real old fashioned and honest Bluegrass sound. Some of today's big time Bluegrass players seem to be mostly about speed and flashy playing, and they kind of lose the soul of the music. Springfield Special are some fine pickers indeed, but I really felt like they delivered the songs with true feeling, rather than just tryin' to impress us with a lot of fancy licks. Their vocal harmonies are right out of the mountains, high and lonesome for sure, and their repertoire is just classic Bluegrass from the old days. We're gonna make sure these fellows come back for another show, because they are a hell of a band and genuinely nice guys to boot.

We were also lucky to have Chris Shaw from The Andy Shaw Band and Matt Monta's Hot Coal Band come out and join The Averys for a few smokin' tunes on our second set. We have been tryin' to get Chris to add his country fiddle to some of our songs for a while, and he did not disappoint. I guess about the only thing I ever thought The Averys might could use more than a girl singer was a great fiddle, and I was right. We'll get Chris up on the bandstand from time to time, as his schedule permits, 'cause he surely adds something right to the sound.

Finally, here is something that we haven't really promoted, but it is a big part of the Ranch Party Round Up scene: We are the only show in town where you will enjoy hearing a real live Country and Western DJ spinning actual vinyl records between live sets. Boots Massing is not only a killer Tele slinger but also a regular Country Music Scholar; he knows his Country Music History and he has a killer collection of genuine country records, 45s like in the old jukebox. If you close your eyes it's just like bein' in a ol' beer joint.

So now you know, if you missed the show last night, you won't make the same mistake next month. I will be here to tell you about the next line up and remind you to come on out. Meanwhile, The Averys will be out at The Treehouse this Saturday night (887 Chambers Road, 43212, www.treehousecolumbus.com), so why don't you stop in there and we'll hoist a couple with ya'?

Giddyap!
Slim