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by TJ Greaney
A
As I am sitting here enjoying the
morning, it is quiet. I have purposefully
set myself up to have a few hours to write,
which I do it best in places that inspire
me in different ways – the mountains,
Starbucks, a balcony overlooking the
beach. Today it is Whole Foods. The
newest store in Austin is a smaller store
not far from where I drop off my son at
school.
Whole Foods is an amazing place
where people-watching is at a premium.
The headquarters are here in Austin, and
they built a flagship store downtown that
is just incredible. Healthy foods are the
foundation with just about anything, and
everything you need to feed your body well
can be found there. My wife and I have,
on many occasions, chosen a date night as thing consistent in my life today, is my
an evening strolling the aisles and people- desire to know Jesus and live a life as
watching at the mega-headquarters grocery an honorable man – a man who claims
store. It always includes taste-testing Jesus as his Lord of lords, King of kings.
then eating something new, organic and A man who will fight a battle against the
healthy. wrongs and deviant claims of the fallen
Today I was craving a bran muffin with angels and Satan himself. To be a person,
blueberries. I bought a four pack and a half a man, who stands for something, who is
loaf of cranberry walnut bread, cut thin. I compassionate and caring and has meaning
also ordered a medium organic coffee with in his life. One who is penitent when
almond milk and cinnamon. As I sat down wrong, walks with a joy that is shared
to enjoy my treats I thought, “Who am I?” without conversation and truly prays when
Since when do I want a bran muffin? I say, “I am prayin’ for ya.”
Why am I so intrigued by local honey and John Eldredge, (“Wild at Heart”), talks
Truvia natural sweetener? Let me check about the poser. The guy who is living one
… Boots? Yes. Jeans? Check. Ranger belt? way and portrays another, one who wears
Yep. Starched button-down long sleeve? one hat in public and a different one at
Yep. I drove my dirty ole’ Dodge truck over home or at church. We all do it at some
here. I am half shaven and have a healing level, smiling when we are not happy,
wound on my hand from a weekend fishing laughing at something we do not find
mishap. I am still the good ole’ boy I think funny, agreeing to something to get along
I am – I think. or get ahead. I have been that guy“ for years
“
I am about as conservative as one can be, yet
I love this hip and cool place called Austin.
As I ponder my cravings I look up in so many areas. The difference today is
and notice that there are old pickup when I uncover myself posing, it bothers
truck tailgates hanging from the ceiling me. I don’t want to do it. I don’t want to
in different directions as decor over the be that person.
registers here. Older ones – now that is Life is full of all types of opportunities,
cool. challenges, foods, stores, people and places
I am stuck in a weird place right now. I to be or be from. I am free to choose.
realize I live a life polar opposite of where I can enjoy my bran muffin today and
I spent many days on along my life trail. I thick-cut, fried crisp bacon tomorrow. I
grew up a city boy, and I crave the country can choose today to be in a good mood
life. I am about as conservative as one can or fill my pockets full of rocks and sticks
be, yet I love this hip and cool place called and be weighted down with the burdens of
Austin. I enjoy the energy of the boys and unhappiness and anger.
girls I mentor and crave time with the wise Of course I have to take into
and intentional Sages I have in my life. I consideration my waistline, my cholesterol,
love bacon, eggs and biscuits with strong my sugar intake and if there will be time
black coffee for breakfast, yet I am here for a nap after breakfast. Many of the
filling a craving I had for a bran muffin and choices we make today have long-term
agave nectar. consequences. Decisions from our past
The music in the store changes come back and we have to deal with them.
from something I have never heard, an In almost every situation we have to make
eclectic sound, to “The Devil Went Down a choice; eat it or not, be there or leave,
to Georgia” by Charlie Daniels. How face it or run, believe or not. Today I
appropriate. choose to enjoy being where God has me.
The really amazing thing, the one It is a good place.
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FEATuRES
charlie daniels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
deep in the heart: big songs for
little texans everyhwhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
cody canada & the departed confirm new lp
details and fall tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
randy rogers on the road equals trouble . . . . . . . . 12
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Kenny rogers Gears Grammy winner, he is the singer of 24 #1 Before taking the stage
up for release of First songs and has received countless honors recently at Nashville’s
autobiography for his music and charity work, including Bridgestone Arena for “The
Grammy Award-winning music eighteen American Music Awards, eleven Blown Away Tour,” Carrie
legend Kenny Rogers will embark on a people’s Choice Awards, eight Academy Underwood was presented
busy fall season with the release of his of Country Music Awards, five Country a Platinum plaque for sales
of over one million copies
autobiography, Luck or Something Like It, Music Association Awards and the Horatio
of her latest album, Blown
on October 2nd, 2012. Alger Award. Rogers’ critically acclaimed
Away. Pictured L-R: Paul
For more than half a century, Rogers album, The Love of God, was released in
Barnabee (SVP Marketing,
has been a fixture on the international 2011 and became his 21st Top 10 Country Sony Music Nashville),
music scene, recording some of the most album. He is currently working on a new Caryl Healey (VP Sales,
revered music around the world. now for studio album for Warner Bros. Records Sony Music Nashville),
the first time, this entertainment icon with producer Dann Huff. Underwood, Gary Overton
details his fascinating lifelong journey For the latest news and tour updates, (Chairman & CEO,
and incredible rise to fame with his please visit Kenny Rogers’ official website: Sony Music Nashville),
Alaina Vehec (Director,
memoir, Luck or Something Like It (William kennyrogers.com/
Digital Sales, Sony Music
Morrow; Hardcover; $27.99). Exploring
Nashville). Photo credit:
the struggles of his long road, his story Jake owen’s summer is
Alan Poizner
begins simply: growing up in Depression- Just Getting started with
era Texas, living in the projects, surviving recent release of his Endless Summer Ep, listeners are treated to four total of nearly 250 shows with 2.2 million
in poverty and listening to his mother, Summer EP feel-good tracks including “Summer Jam” fans in attendance, and she wrapped both
who always had just the right piece of September 22 may have officially been (co-written by Craig Wiseman and the years as the top-ranked female country
wisdom. Rogers recounts his early years the first day of autumn, but RCA nashville duo Florida Georgia Line), “pass a Beer,” touring artist.
and musical career, sharing stories about chart-topper Jake Owen is keeping summer “Surefire Feeling,” and Jake’s first cover Blown Away made history this spring
the friendships that have meant the most in high gear with the recent release of song, a recording of Ben Harper’s “Steal by debuting at no. 1 on Billboard’s Top
to him, from Dottie West to Lionel Richie his new four-song Endless Summer Ep. My Kisses.” Country Albums Chart making Carrie only
to Dolly parton, and how through it all, he Available digitally and at most retailers, About the easygoing summer vibe of the second country artist in the 47-year
continues to make music with the passion the collection will also help set the stage his new Ep, Jake says, “Summertime is history of the chart to have each of their
that has defined him from the start. for the October 10 launch of Jake’s first- something that really opens people’s minds. first four albums debut at no. 1. Blown
During release week, Rogers will appear ever headlining tour, CMT On Tour, The That’s what this music is – just a way to Away also debuted at no. 1 on the all-
on Good Morning America, The View, The Summer never Ends 2012, with special keep people rolling all year long.” genre Billboard 200 chart making Carrie
Colbert Report, CBS This Morning, Piers guests Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Coinciding with the Ep release, only the second country artist in history
Morgan Tonight, Anderson Live, Fox News, Line. fans can enter to win one of 10 limited to have three consecutive albums debut
Canada AM and others, in addition to The tour and Ep release coincide edition guitars by creating their own at no. 1. Blown Away became country’s
npR’s Morning Edition, The Diane Rehm with the ongoing success of Jake’s 2011 summer-themed video, set to Jake’s Ep best-selling digital album debut since 2010.
Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, SiriusXM album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, home to track, “Summer Jam.” The contest is “Good Girl,” her first single from Blown
and numerous syndicated radio interviews. back-to-back, multi-week #1 hits with the underway now, with details at jakeowen. Away, has already achieved the no. 1 slot
Rogers will also appear on a seven-city title track and “Alone with You,” as well sonymusicnashville.com/summerjam. on both Billboard and Country Aircheck’s
book tour beginning on October 2nd. as Jake’s red-hot single, “The One That country airplay charts and became her
Kenny Rogers, a beloved, universally Got Away,” currently climbing the charts carrie underwood Launches 15th no. 1 single. Blown Away’s second
known icon of American entertainment, and perched at #11 on the Billboard and 55-city north american Leg single and title track continues to climb
has thrived as a groundbreaking recording Country Aircheck country airplay charts of “Blown away Tour” the top 10 on the Billboard country airplay
artist and consummate showman for this week. Superstar Carrie underwood began her chart. This marks underwood’s 16th single
more than half a century with his unique “The One That Got Away” is rocking much anticipated 55-city headline north to reach the Top 10, which according to
storytelling ability and soulful voice. the small-screen airwaves as well as the American arena tour in September, “The Billboard is the first time a female has ever
He has recorded more than 65 albums radio, with Jake’s true-to-life co-written Blown Away Tour,” with special guest had their first 16 singles all reach the Top
which have sold more than 120 million single featured in new promotional spots Hunter Hayes. The shows are presented 10 in the tally’s 68-year history.
units worldwide, ranking him #8 on the for the October 2 season premiere of the and hydrated by vitaminwater®, sponsored Since releasing Some Hearts in 2005,
R.I.A.A.’s list of Top Selling Male Artists CW series, Hart of Dixie. Meanwhile, the by Olay and promoted by AEG Live. Carrie has sold more than 15 million
of all time, and has played to millions of music video for “The One That Got Away” In perfect timing with the tour launch, albums with Some Hearts, 2007’s Carnival
fans around the world. Against all odds, continues to be a huge online favorite, Carrie’s album Blown Away remains in Ride, and 2009’s Play On making her the
Rogers has charted a record within each with more than 1,000,000 views on VEVO. the no. 1 position on the Billboard Top best-selling American Idol in the u.S.
of the last seven decades. A three-time With the release of Jake’s Endless Country Albums Chart. Blown Away is also She’s accumulated 15 no. 1 singles, seven
back in the Top 5 of Billboard’s 200 All of which she co-wrote, and became the
Genre Sales chart. The album’s million- first country artist in history and the only
selling status designates Carrie as the only American Idol winner ever to achieve 10
American Idol winner to have four albums no. 1 singles from their first two albums.
achieve platinum success. She is a five-time Grammy winner, a
Carrie is donating $1 from each ticket two-time Academy of Country Music
sold on the north American leg of “The Entertainer of the Year, a three-time
Blown Away Tour” to support Red Cross Country Music Association and ACM
disaster relief. Every year, the American Female Vocalist winner, and a proud
Red Cross prepares for and responds to member of the Grand Ole Opry.
nearly 70,000 disasters across the united Carrie will return to co-host the 46th
States. This donation will help the Red Annual CMA Awards with Brad paisley on
Cross provide shelter, food, and emotional nov. 1 on the ABC Television network.
support for those in need after a disaster. Carrie recently received her seventh
proceeds from her Canadian concerts will nomination in the Female Vocalist of The
be donated to the Canadian Red Cross. Year category.
Carrie’s two previous headline tours, please visit carrieunderwood.fm for up
2008’s “Carnival Ride Tour” and 2010’s to date information on “The Blown Away
“play On Tour,” performed for a combined Tour.”
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Texas roadhouse
by Dale Martin
The Randy Rogers Band continue to mixed with a healthy dose of jam band these shows always sell out so get online recorded by legends Merle Haggard and
play to sell-out crowds all over the state flair. In concert, a simple solo by the now at gruenehall.com and get them while George Jones, Welch was instantly on
and their recent show at Whitewater drummer might spark an extended jam you still can. If not, you will be standing board. He had produced Eady’s previous
Amphitheater proved why that is. From that wraps up 10 minutes later. A recent outside wishing you were standing inside. CD, When The Money’s All Gone, and
the moment they hit the stage until the show at Sam’s Burger Joint in San Antonio assumed that Jason’s follow-up would stay
last songs echoed from the speakers nearly found the band playing to a packed house. One of my favorite new TV series is in the Americana format. But Eady wanted
two hours later, it was a full blast party. While we are talking about Sam’s, there called Troubadour, TX, and I’m happy to shake things up a bit. “I wanted to write
Rogers earned his chops the old-fashioned are some exciting shows coming in the to see it is returning for a second season. and record some classic country songs like
way, by slugging it out at open mic nights next few months. A quick look at their It took three years of development, 18 the ones I grew up listening to,” Eady told
at Cheatham Street Warehouse under the website reveals shows by Tab Benoit, months of production, 194,000 miles of me recently. “You know, when the singers
watchful eye of owner Kent Finlay. Soon Cody Canada & the Departed, Ray traveling and 22,000 hours of footage, but were older and not so good looking.” He
he formed a band and started playing gigs Wylie Hubbard, Guy Clark, Al Stewart, it finally premiered in 2011. It introduced laughed as he added that last line, but I
whenever and wherever they could find Rodney Crowell and Steve Forbert. See dozens of singer-songwriters as they knew exactly what he meant. The album
them. We all know where the story goes samsburgerjoint.com for ticket info and a followed (or chased) their dream across the that he and Welch produced is titled AM
from here, since they are on the cover full list of all upcoming shows. state. My favorite from Season 1 was Zane Country Heaven, and it’s like taking a step
of the magazine you hold in your hands. Williams and I’m happy to report he’s back back in music history to the 1970’s. Since
I’ve been writing about Texas music for The lineup has been announced for for Season 2. I spoke with Zane not long its release, he’s been able to open shows
over 30 years and the question I get asked the Gruene Music & Wine Fest and it’s ago after his acoustic set at Gruene Hall. for traditional acts like Don Williams,
most of all is, “How do I make it in the a solid winner. Clint Black, pat Green He had great things to say about the series Randy Travis and Ronnie Dunn. He’s also
music business?” My answer is always the and Asleep at the Wheel, three icons on and felt that the exposure certainly helped partnered up with Red 11 Music, headed
same, you just have to want it more than the Texas music scene. This marks Black’s his career. Joining Zane on Season 2 by veteran booking agents Jon Folk and
anything else in the world. You have to go first concert at Gruene Hall, though he are Kylie Rae Harris, Matt Caldwell, Josh Chad Kudelka. He eagerly anticipates the
at it wide open, like there is no plan B. did film a Miller Lite commercial there Grider, Cody Johnson and female trio long road ahead. “Having a great team
many moons ago. pat Green is a Gruene Michaelis. They will also be profiling some means everything to a working musician
Uncle Lucius has a brand new CD Hall staple and Asleep at the Wheel established Texas artists like Wade Bowen, and the folks at Red 11 Music know that
titled And You Are Me and will be hosting has been keeping Texas swing alive for Roger Creager, Cory Morrow, Walt Wilkins very well. Their reputation in this business
CD release parties all over the state, so over four decades. This all adds up to an and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Hopefully you are casts a long shadow and I couldn’t be
check out their website, uncleluciusmusic. incredible four days of fantastic music, able to check out a few episodes this year. happier to be on a roster that harbors so
com. You’ve heard their first hit single, starting October 4 with Clint Black and many other great and respectable artists. I
“pocket Full of Misery” on the radio and ending Sunday October 7 with an all-day When Jason Eady approached am looking forward to a long and successful
the entire CD is just as solid. This Austin festival featuring Jason Boland, Band of Kevin Welch about producing an album relationship with Red 11 Music.”
band bring a tasty mix of southern rock Heathens and Stoney LaRue. Tickets for of traditional country songs like those
Deep in the Heart: Big Songs “Texas music brings out the
kid in all of us,” Benson says. “We
had a great time in the studio
for Little Texans Everywhere
with nearly two dozen singers
donating their talents. I can’t wait
Recently, Deep In The Kelly, Colt McCoy and other for everyone to hear the results.”
Heart: Big Songs for Little contributors. proceeds from Deep In
Texans Everywhere CD “This could be the The Heart sales will benefit
was released and features definitive children’s CD for this McLane Children’s Scott &
children’s songs performed by generation of Texas country White in Temple – a state-
pat Green, Cory Morrow, Jack music fans,” says Clay Corn, of-the-art facility with highly
Ingram, the Randy Rogers who co-produced with Brett skilled practitioners in 40
Band, Josh Abbott, Cody Danaher. nine-time Grammy pediatric specialties. pick
Canada, Asleep at the Wheel, Award-winner Ray Benson up your copy today and visit
Bonnie Bishop, Reckless executive produced. deepintheheartcd.org.
cody canada & The departed confirm new Lp details and Fall Tour
charlie daniels
On november 13, Cody Canada & songs gave The Departed’s members, who Adventus will be released on
The Departed will release their first studio have known each other for years, a chance underground Sound with marketing and
Charlie Daniels has penned a special, album of original material titled Adventus, to meld an ethos of their own. distribution support from Thirty Tigers and
reworked version of “The Devil Went the Latin word for arrival. Featuring 14 “For this album, we were ready to roll,” Sony/RED Distribution.
Down To Georgia” for ESpn’s “Monday sweltering, hard-rocking tracks forged in says Canada. “When we started practicing
night Football.” The song made its debut the hot Southern sun, Adventus truly marks there was the feeling that we are honored TEXAS TOuR DATES:
on Monday (September 17th) during the an arrival to a new era of creative growth to be doing this together. Doing other 10/5 – San Antonio, TX @ Sam’s Burger
game between the Denver Broncos and for Canada, who formed The Departed people’s songs for the first album gave us Joint Music Hall
the Atlanta Falcons. “Devil” spent a total upon the disbanding of his former band time to let the new stuff percolate. There 10/6 – Houston, TX @ Sam Houston
of 14 weeks on the Hot Country Singles Cross Canadian Ragweed. are some really intricate songs, and so far, Race park
chart where it eventually went to #1 in The Departed features Canada’s we have only played a couple of them out 10/27 – Austin, TX @ The Backyard
1979. longtime Ragweed band mate Jeremy plato in public.” (with ZZ Top)
“I’ve been watching ‘Monday night on bass, Seth James on guitar (Seth James The Departed follows in the tradition 11/2 – Helotes, TX @ Floores Country
Football’ since it started and to be a part Band, Ray Wylie Hubbard), Steve Littleton of Cross Canadian Ragweed’s non-stop Store
of it makes me feel proud,” says Daniels. on B3 organ and keys (Live Oak Decline, touring schedule, and Canada is thrilled to 11/15 – nacogdoches, TX @ The Barn
“I had to watch the lyrics real close Stoney LaRue & the Arsenals, Medicine hit the road again. 11/16 – Bryan, TX @ The Grand Stafford
because I’ve done those same ‘Devil Went Show) and Chris Doege on drums (Seth “now it’s a new band playing new Theater
Down to Georgia’ lyrics for 33 years!” James Band, nashville touring acts). songs so we’ve got to learn everything, 11/17 – Fredericksburg, TX @ Luckenbach
Daniels mentions many of the players in The release follows last year’s This is get our game together and practice. It’s a Dance Hall
his revised version of “Devil” including Indian Land, an Oklahoma tribute album whole lot of fun. I can’t sleep at night. It
Falcons’ quarterback Matt Ryan and paying homage to seminal Red Dirt keeps me awake, not from worry but from For more, visit www.thedepartedmusic.com.
Broncos’ quarterback peyton Manning. songwriters. Recording an album of cover excitement. We’re just ready to tear it up.”
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race benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
tournament and 5K run. Tent, camper, and
It is a ride, nOT a race. It is an event for
of Central Texas. The Adventure Quest
motorhome packages available. Visit
OCT. 26-27 men, women and families, and all levels of
requires a two-person team made up of one
www.firefesttexas.com for more
biking experience. There will be organized
adult and one child ages 6-9, 10-13 or 14- 48th Annual Wild Game Festival
information or call 512-295-2232.
17. The race is designed to have fun while The Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce kids activities starting at 10:30 a.m.,
OCT. 5-7 tackling a challenging course through will be hosting the 48th Annual Wild a 5k trail run/walk for non-riders and many
downtown Austin. Bring your fastest Game Festival at the City park. The volunteer opportunities. Funds raised
Oktoberfest shoes, your quickest wit and your keenest Festival aims to serve the large hunting through the Mamma Jamma Ride support
Head on over to Fredericksburg to eye as you and your partner will search community that flocks to this region each local organizations which provide year-
celebrate its German heritage through the Congress Avenue business district for year to hunt for dove, deer and exotic round help for people in our community
Oktoberfest. On tap: Lots of German checkpoints, and strategize how to return animals. This outdoor event will include fighting breast cancer.
music, food and drink. It is a colorful, to the finish line faster than any other the 3rd Annual IBCA Bar-B-Que and www.mammajammaride.org
festive celebration of Fredericksburg, Texas’
team. The first team to be checked in with Wild Game Cook-Off. For those who are
German heritage. 830-997-4810 OCTOber 27
verification that all checkpoints have been not competing, they are welcome to be a
www.oktoberfestinfbg.com
successfully completed will be declared voluntary taste-tester, stop by the loaded Austin Heart Walk
the winner of that group. All participants catapult, and/or shop at booths while The American Heart Association is the
OCT. 6
will be eligible for raffle prizes and other listening to music provided by local talents. largest voluntary health organization
Cabela’s Ladies’ Day Out exciting giveaways at the end of the race. Erika Blythe, Chamber Director, wants working to prevent, treat and defeat heart
The Cabela’s Ladies’ Day Out event is aafame.org the festival to be a place where people can disease, stroke and other cardiovascular
about encouraging women to try new relax, visit and have a good time. diseases. These diseases, the nation’s no.1
outdoor activities in a fun environment OCT. 10-14 www.hondochamber.com and no.3 killers, claim more than 865,000
that makes them feel comfortable and at American lives a year. Thanks to all our
ACL Festival
ease. (Handguns and Heels, Introduction OCT. 27 walkers, donors and volunteers who have
Visit www.aclfest.com for ALL the details!
to personal Firearms, Outdoor accepted the challenge to help fight heart
4th Annual Texas Mamma Jamma Ride
Cooking, nRA Refuse To Be A Victim disease and stroke. We cannot achieve our
OCT. 18-20 Against Breast Cancer
and even Fly Fishing Casting Techniques) mission without each one of you!
Kyle Fair & Music Festival he Fourth Annual Texas Mamma Jamma
This day-long event presents free hands-
The 2012 Kyle Fair & Music Festival is Ride will be held at Reunion Ranch
on seminars, product experts, giveaways, OCT. 28
a fun-filled family event. The festivities northwest of Austin. Mamma Jamma
shopping discount, sweepstakes and
Included a BBQ Cook-Off, Carnival, is a well-supported, one-day bike ride Fall Austin Bridal Expo
samples. The first 100 women at each retail
parade, Music Festival, 5k Kyle-O-Meter, through the beautiful Texas Hill Country. austinweddingmall.com
store will receive a free, commemorative
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