*** Sound Bites *** Who’s Doing What in FWSA - February 2, 2012
Kem Anderson - and Ted St. Clair ( “Sonic Troubadours”) - Paschal HS Christmas Party - Classes of ’71, ’72’ & ’73. Also, Kem has written a short (42-page book) called “Testament”, addressing what he feels are many of the issues facing the “Baby Boomers”; to get a free copy, contact Kem at kem@kemanderson.com.
Rod Ballou - Rod’s hit single “All I Need is a Road” from his CD, “Where Hell Meets High Water” is to be released on Texas Radio this week, 01/15/12. A free download is available at www.rodballoumusic.com and can be heard on Facebook at reverbnation.com/rodballou.
Bob Bryan - (“The Old Cowboy”) performs each Monday at Texas Grill, and Thursday afternoon plays requests for shut-ins at retirement and assisted living centers throughout the Metroplex; Saturdays from 6 to 9 PM at the Dan Echols Senior Adult Center in North Richland Hills plays western swing, gospel and country at Seniors Jam.
Marty Clifford - 02/03-Cottonwood Comm Center, Cottonwood, TX. 02/04-Scranton Comm Center, Scranton, TX. 02/18-Anson Opry House, Anson, TX. 02/25-Pizza House, Clyde, TX.
Joe Cruz - Joe’s CD, “Good Luck Man” is now available on-line at www.cdbaby.com/joecruz.
Christy Gravely - 1/14 & 1/28 - Winestyles in Montgomery Plaza on West 7th St, Fort Worth, 7 - 10 PM
Ron Harmon - Ron’s CD of “classic message rock” music, “Things I Don’t Talk About” is available through retail and on-line outlets, including CDBaby.com/cd/ronharmon. Songs may also be previewed at his web sit, www.ronharmonmusic.com
Theodore “TAJ” Henning - Theo has completed a 10-song album, “Kasihnya Yang Sejati” in the Bahasa Indonesian language; the CD comes with a lyric sheet, including translation, and is available for a free 2-song download at www.apostlecredo.com/music. Theo offers his “Texas Roadside Blues” CD at a discount to FWSA members. For more of Theo’s music, check his web page at www.cdbaby.com/artist/theodoreahenningii.
Tricia Hinds - 2/3-Broadway Plaza Retirement Center, Fort Worth, 3:45pm. 2/4-Trinity Terrace Retirement Center, Fort Worth, 3:30pm. 2/10-Atria Retirement Center, Grapevine, 2:30pm. 2/24-Broadway Plaza Retirement Center, 4:15pm.
Bob Miller - has completed a Demo CD, “Leverage” and is now working on a new demo project; for more information, visit www.myspace.com/writerbob5
Lou Nelson - Is now managing “The Newmans”, along with producing compilations on Texas Drover Records. The Nelson-Jones Entertainment Group is a booking agency for independent artists. For more information, visit their web site, www.lounelsonpromo.com, or email LNPM@aol.com
Ruby Nevels - is putting the finishing touches on a few songs, and hopes to be performing them soon.
James Nitschke - has several songs listed on the “In the Music Room” website, www.inthemusicroom.com; for more information about how to post your music on the site, contact Randy Tredway, randy@inthemusicroom.com.
Steve Obermiller - To listen to Steve’s first solo EP, or for details on his upcoming performances, visit his web site, www.obermillermusic.com.
Rob Owen - Rob plays Mondays at the Texas Grill, and is currently working on new material for a 2nd CD. He was recently interviewed on “Music Scene Live” and his song “So Long Ago” was aired on KFYN 1420 am "The Warrior".
Sylvia Saenz (a.k.a. “Delua”) - Sylvia’s CD, “After the Rain Comes the Sun” is available for sale; for more information, check her web site, www.delua.com
Randy Steppick - Randy’s Christmas/Comedy single, “Somebody Help Santa”, along with his CD, “Let the Party Begin”, is available at CDBaby.com and at Ernest Tubb Record Shop in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Check out more of Randy’s music news at www.randysteppickmusic.com
Mel Strait - Mel is serving on the committee for the Sam Houston Folk Festival in Huntsville Texas; performing acts will be recorded for cable television programming.
John Terry - 02/22-Commodore Grill, 7:00pm, Nashville, TN. 02/23-R’ichard’s Louisiana Café, 7:00pm, White’s Creek, TN. 02/27-Nashville Palace, 6:30pm, Nashville, TN.
Gus Wolman - WCCMP has established a Texas Country Music Division, and appointed Jimmie Hackworth as Director. WCCMP has entered into a promotional/marketing agreement with Heather Roberts, country recording artist, and HeRo Records. Several commercial releases are slated very soon by Heather at HeRo, to include Gus' song "Blue Envelope", soon to be available via digital download.