The Texas Musicians Blog / Jesse Smith: May 2009

Long Over Due Induction of Stevie Ray Vaughan

I need a lot of help. Email the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and ask for Stevie Ray Vaughan to be inducted. This is my email below. Click on his name for a great SRV tribute site on my space.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jesse C Smith Jr <jessecsmithjr@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, May 31, 2009 at 2:22 AM
Subject: Over Due
To: staff@rockhall.org

Please Induct Stevie Ray Vaughan

Jesse C. Smith Jr.

Jeff Woolsey May 30th

Saturday May 30th Please join us at Route 36 Dancehall in Rosenberg. We are going to have a great time and we look forward to seeing you there.

Country Bassist Looking (Houston)

Do You need a Bass Player?

Country Bassist Looking (Houston)

via craigslist | musicians in houston on 5/27/09

I'm a country bassist looking for an ESTABLISHED Texas Country/ Top 40, cover/original band. Not looking for up and coming projects. I've been playing country bass for over 10 years and have had the privilege of sharing the stage with some very talented musicians. Just looking to keep the dream alive. I play bass, rhythm guitar, drums, lead and harmony vox. Thanks in advance.

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Amazon starts pressing music CDs for indies

This is a very good service. Also a very good way to market your CD's. Jesse

Amazon starts pressing music CDs for indies

via Geek.com by Matthew Humphries on 5/25/09

Independent music artists now have a much easier time distributing their songs without the need for a contract with a big music label. They can do everything digitally instead if they so wish; selling directly to customers or through one of the online portals for such sales. But what if they want to sell phyiscal [...]

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Fire House Music Store Tomball

Tomball has a full service music store. Check out the website and the store. This is the first time Tomball has had a band rehearsal facility. These people are professionals. They rent sound and lights systems as big or as small as you need. They also have expert repair service. They do consignments. We need this store. Our support is very important. Our local music community isn't very organized but on this we need to join together and support the store. Jesse

www.firehousemusic.ne t

Best Willie Site Ever-JOIN

Willie's web site is: www.WillieNelson.com

This Awesome site is the best I've seen.

stillisstillmoving.com by LindaLee on 5/24/09

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All fan mail and auction requests can be sent to:

Willie Nelson
12400 St Hwy 71 W
Ste 350
Austin, TX 78738

General E-Mails can be sent to:

Band & Crew: bandcrew@willienelson.com

Lana Nelson: lana@willienelson.com

Willie Nelson: willien@willienelson.com

Peel the Band

Peel the Band
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Peel is from Austin, Texas. Their website is www.peeltheband.com

Willie Nelson Named 2009 Texas State Musician

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This is a blog about Willie. Join if you like. Jesse

Congratulations! Willie Nelson Named 2009 Texas State Musician

via stillisstillmoving.com by LindaLee on 5/21/09

texas
http://www.arts.state.tx.us

The Texas Commission on the Arts has named Willie Nelson the 2009 Texas State Musician.

Congratulations, Willie!

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Band Practice Rooms - Tomball (Tomball) $150

If you are a serious band, this is the way to go, Practice and money are important, but practice will attract the money.

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Band Practice Rooms - Tomball (Tomball) $150

via craigslist houston | musical instruments search for "tomball" on 5/22/09

Band practice room for rent in Tomball. We will provide a basic drum set, guitar amplifier, bass amplifier, and PA.

$150/Month for one scheduled 3 hr. session per week. References required.

Recording equipment available for rent.

WE RENT GEAR - PA, Lights, Amps, Wireless, everything!

281 290 6585 firehousemusic@hotmail.com

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Donnie Presswood Returns to Stage Sat May 23rd

Donnie has been a good friend of mine for years. It is so good to see his health improve and him return to the stage. He has a myspace page and I will insert it in this post soon. Jesse

Well gang its been a rough 13 months since I was last really on stage, but this Sat night I am making my return to the stage and the way I like to in a big room and hopefully with a big crowd. The band is primed and ready, chomping at the bits for Sat to get here. Our acoustic guitar player and singer Dale Webb and his wife (my niece) Jerry's daughter just welcomed home their 1st child. We call him little Wyatt and also, we welcome to the stage with us Kenny Hoover on steel guitar. We are gonna have a picking good time, so come party with us. I guess I better tell you where we are gonna be.
Sat may 23rd --- concert and dance -- Bluebonnet Event Center @ Lake Houston KOA, Hwy 105 West-- Montgomery TX--- 8pm 12am Donnie G Presswood
PS. We will also be at Bluebonnet on July 3rd and Sept 5th

Liz Talley This Weeks Performances

If you get a chance, go see Liz Talley perform. She is my good friend and a professional entertainer. Jesse

I know everyone's looking forward to a long weekend...I know I am!!

What better way to kick things off than to head out to Gabbys BBQ on Shepherd Thursday night/May 21st from 6:30-9:30 pm.for steak night and margaritas.

Friday night---Chet & I will be at Gabbys BBQ/Pasadena

6:30-9:30 pm

I'm headed to San Antonio with the family to chill out on the riverwalk for for some R&R for the rest of the weekend. Be safe and have a good one!

Confirmed Date for Open Mic @ Gilley's

Keith Gilley, son of country and western star Mickey Gilley, and his wife Joyce Lee have leased the legendary Henry's Hideout Dancehall and Saloon in Fetzer, Texas near the Texas Renaissance Festival. I will try to post all activities and events that I am made aware of. It is great to see such a historical Club come back to life. Jesse

***** Every Sunday Beginning , May 31st *****

Gilley’s OPEN MIC SUNDAYS: 3pm - 7pm (or later)
***Sign-in begins at 2pm
***Music begins at 3pm

Henry's Hideout & Gilley's Roadhouse & Dancehall
46010 Fm 1774 - Plantersville (Fetzer), TX 77363 281-356-4222 http://www.henryshideout.net Food menu is available and the bar serves Beer & Wine (BYOB) All Musical Acts & Genres welcome from SOLO Acts to Full Bands. Any acts wishing to perform at Gilley’s Roadhouse may request it to be an audition. We have everything you need to play and be heard. Just bring your instruments and your friends and have some fun!!! House drums should be available, but you should inquire to be sure. Some auditioning acts would be auditioning for the front bar (Henry’s Hideout) or the outside deck for special events. Keith Gilley, son of country and western star Mickey Gilley, and his wife Joyce Lee have leased the legendary Henry's Hideout Dancehall and Saloon in Fetzer, Texas near the Texas Renaissance Festival. The Gilley's plan to keep the original Henry's but will convert the dancehall to a tribute to the old Gilley's club in Pasadena, Texas and will include memorabilia of the former Gilley's Nightclub known worldwide by the movie Urban Cowboy. Join us!!!

***** R.S.V.P. *****

Your host is TBR Studios (Luckee) & Keith Gilley.

Please RSVP if you wish to perform with us.

We already have 11 acts interested in performing at the initial show on May 31st from preliminary marketing. Please specify which Sunday date you wish to perform when you RSVP. Thank You !!! E-Mail: txbackroads@hotmail.com You may also join my open mic group and RSVP there: www.myspace.com/houstonopenmic 　 *** From Highway 105 West Tale 105 West out of Conroe Texas, travel to Plantersville, Texas and take a left on 1774, *** From I-45 North: Exit FM 1488. Travel to Magnolia.Texas Turn right on FM 1774 before the Railroad Tracks About 3 1/2 miles on the right *** From FM 1960 & Hwy 249 North: Go north toward Magnolia on Hwy 249 Stay left on FM 1774 when Hwy 249 & Hwy 149 split off to the right Continue on FM 1774 to Magnolia & Turn right on FM 1488 Go over tracks and take an immediate left on FM 1774 Henry’s/Gilley’s is about 3 1/2 miles on the right Thanks, Luckee TBR Recording Studio & Band Rehearsal Center www.myspace.com/txbackroads Houston Open Mic Group www.myspace.com/houstonopenmic Thanks, Luckee Michael Langran (aka: Luckee), President TBR Studios 18429 Hwy 105 Cleveland, TX 77328 281-659-6714 (cell) 281-432-2312 (Home) TBR Recording Studio & Band Rehearsal Center www.myspace.com/txbackroads Houston Open Mic Group www.myspace.com/houstonopenmic

Chipkicker Bumper Stickers

I have 100's of bumper stickers. Free you pay postage. Jesse

Hey Open Mic Players & Bands (Magnolia/Plantersville)

Good place to fine tune your talent. Many of todays pro's came out to our ChipKickkers Jam during the 80's/90's. Jesse

Hey Open Mic Players & Bands (Magnolia/Plantersville)

via craigslist | musicians in houston on 5/13/09

Hi everyone,

I have been asked to host an open mic every Sunday afternoon at Gilley's (Henry's Hideout). I know location is important especially considering this is so far north compared to where we used to hold our meetings when I first founded the NHMMG group two years ago.

It's actually simple to find. Using FM 1960 & Hwy 249 as a starting point reference:

Go North on Hwy 249 toward Magnolia, TX. When you reach Hwy 149 cutoff stay on the main road as it changes to FM 1774 (Do not take the 149/249 turnoff). Stay on FM 1774 to Magnolia.

At the light in Magnolia turn right, go over the tracks and take an immediate left as FM 1774 continues on the other side of the tracks. Then just continue on and HENRY's HIDEOUT will be on the right side about 3 or 4 miles down the road

Henry's Hideout & Gilley's Roadhouse "The Horniest Place in Texas"
FM 1774
Plantersville, TX
281-356-4222

You will not be playing in the front bar, which is Henry's, you would be playing in GILLEY's room. This is a huge room with a stage and a KILLER sound system and monitor system. The room can hold hundreds of people with a giant dancefloor.

Yes, it is what it sounds like. This room is managed by Keith Gilley, the son of Country music's MICKEY GILLEY. I think Mickey will be there this Friday night... They have live bands here every Friday and Saturday night so you would be auditioning if it is somewhere you may want to play. It is not limited to country music. Rock is highly encouraged. They love classic rock as well if you are a cover musician/band. I know they take solo, duets, etc., as well.

MY QUESTION TO YOU !!!

Would you be interested in playing open mic here where you want to audition for a gig or not? I told Keith I would feel out the group as it is so far north. If we can get at least 4-6 acts like we used to have on our weekly gigs, it would justify running the open mic every Sunday afternoon.

REPLY ASAP !!!

Reply here, call, or send me an e-mail at: txbackroads@hotmail.com

I will also post this on my Houston Open Mic group on MySpace if you want to reply there. Many of you are already members there as well ---> (For Houston Area Artists Only) If you aren't a member... join!

www.myspace.com/houstonopenmic

Some of you I will contact directly as I know your band is good enough to open for Keith Gilley's band or any other band playing there ...

Hope to hear from you soon. As soon a I get replies I will set a date and let everyone know when the first gig begins...

Look forward to hearing from you !!!

Luckee
TBR STUDIOS
281-659-6714

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Ed Starkey, Houston Bass Player

Ed Starkey
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This is a great friend and exceptional Bass Player.
js

Don Leatherwood & The Texas Roadcat Band

Don Leatherwood
Originally uploaded by Jesse C Smith Jr

This is a good local band to go hear. Don is a good friend I have known for many years and he still performing regularly. I have his myspace and email address on an earlier post. Jesse