Treehouse!

Howdy Honky Tonkers!
Yep, it's me again, Ol' Slim. This time I am here just to remind y'all that tomorrow night is a great night to head to The Treehouse in Grandview and get you an ear full of country music and folky kinds of sounds. The Averys have lined up a couple of acts to share the bill and they are sure to please you.

Seems like just about every time we book a show and we go to decide who we want to play with, the first name we come up with is Joshua James. I think we are trying to get him to come out so often and play these shows is because we are still tryin' to figure out how he does what he does and why it is so mesmerizing. He's not really country, as such, but he's sure as hell more interesting than "folk". The term "singer-songwriter" probably applies, in a technical sense, but Joshua is one hell of a lot more interesting and original than anyone else you might hang that tag on. Why don't y'all do yourselves and us a big favor and come on out to The Treehouse tomorrow night, and maybe between us we can figure out what the hell it is that Joshua James does that is so irrisistable?

www.myspace.com/jjamesmusic

Also on the bill tomorrow night is an act that we are happy to bring out with us for the first time, and they are called The BS Country and Western Band. Our buddy Chris Bingman, from Bluegrass stalwarts Springfield Special, has put together a duet act that specializes in the old time sounds. We think that the name of the act is comprised of the initials of the two members (B and S), but it is possible that they are implying something else. We will be sure to ask them when we see them tomorrow night.

Now, since our steel man Breeze, from The Averys, is otherwise engaged tomorrow night, we have an opportunity to invite a guest steel player in to help us out. Chris Adams will be on hand to add that special something to our set that can only come from a steel guitar, and we are happy to have him on board. We always like to have guests join in, and we are looking forward to playing a tight set of classic songs and original country tunes for you tomorrow night at The Treehouse. We'll see y'all there!

www.treehousecolumbus.com

THIS THURSDAY AT THE TREEHOUSE!

WHAT HAPPENED TO COUNTRY MUSIC?

I was flippin' throught the channels last night and stumbled across the Academy of County Music awards. It made me wonder, what happened? This article I found tries to explain, its a good read but I'm still wondering.

HANK WILLIAMS WINS AWARD!

Here is a link to the article.

The Round Up at The Shrunken Head!

Howdy Honky Tonkers-
Slim here. We’ve got a couple of shows comin’ up that I want to tell you about, ‘cause we’d love to see you there.

First up we have a Happy Hour show at The Rumba Café, when we will share a bill with our friends Unit One. We have been trying to schedule a show with Unit One for a long time now, and it will be our first appearance at The Rumba, so we are looking forward to this evening of great local music at a very cool venue. That’s on Friday the 23rd this month, and the show starts at 6 PM.

Next up, on Thursday the 29th, we will be returning to The Treehouse, one of our favorite rooms, where I will once again knock my head against the speakers hanging from the ceiling. I will do this three times, as is customary, before I “get it” and start avoiding them. We are pleased to feature one of our favorite songwriters, Joshua James, on this bill, and another act to be determined as soon as we find them. This is not a Happy Hour show; it is an actual late night affair that starts at 10 PM. By the time The Averys take the stage I will probably be in my cups, which means I will forget some lyrics. This also means I will probably bust out some cheesy Dwight Yoakum-style guitar poses that I would never attempt if I were sober. You have been warned.

Now, the news item that we are most amped to share with you concerns The Ranch Party Round Up, our monthly showcase of Honky Tonk and Roots music that we have been holding at The Thirsty Ear since last October. Over the course of five Round Ups, the good Honky Tonk fans of Columbus have shown their support for this style of music and have made The Round Up a real success, and The Averys are grateful for that show of enthusiasm. We have made it our mission to bring you only the best Classic Country and Americana style acts; we provide a full night of entertainment, including Boots Massing, Columbus’ only pure Honky Tonk vinyl DJ, spinning vintage records between sets, and also a chance to test your Country Music history knowledge with a game of Country Music Trivia. All of this for an admission price of zero dollars and zero cents.

But wait! It gets better! Starting on Sunday, May 16, The Ranch Party Round Up will be moving to The Shrunken Head! It’s no secret that since Victorian’s Midnight Café changed ownership and became The Shrunken Head, it has rapidly established itself as the true local headquarters for Americana and Country Music fans and musicians. Most of y’all have probably been out to The Head just within the past couple of weeks, to catch Jamie Lyn and Fort Knox for a great Honky Tonk Happy Hour. The Averys had the privilege of playing a Honky Tonk Happy Hour just a couple of weeks ago, and the audience and staff alike couldn’t have been more accommodating. The Honky Tonk Happy Hour at The Shrunken Head is a great free show that you can catch on the first and third Fridays every month; The Ranch Party Round Up is your other opportunity every month to see a full lineup of talented Country performers and enjoy great food and Happy Hour drink specials. The Averys are pleased to join forced with Fort Knox and The Shrunken Head to make sure your monthly Country Music calendar is filled with plenty of opportunities to catch great live shows at a very cool venue.

I will be back to remind you of the next Ranch Party Round Up as the date draws closer. We’ve booked two great acts to appear with The Averys, but I’ve rambled on long enough now, so I will fill you in on them later. Right now I need a beer.

Giddyap!
Slim

APRIL BIRTHDAYS!

Loretta's is April 14th, Roy's is the next day on the 15th! So pull out a couple of records and celebrate!

ANOTHER AWESOME ALBUM COVER