Memorable shows...
March 30 - Dallas, TX - Poor David's Pub
I opened for life-long friend, Willis Alan Ramsey to a crowd of long-time friends as well as lots of new fans. Thanks to so many who came up affter the show and got CDs. Hearing Ramsey's magical sound brought back some great memories
January 11, 2011 - McKInney, TX - Cadillac Pizza Pub
On this freezing cold night we had one of thre more magical events. Brady came out and played lights-out guitar. It was my beautiful daughter's birthday, and the crowd was simply amazing, on a night of all "ones" 1/11/11. Thank you!
August 14, 2010 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pederson House Concert
Simply perfection. That a family could continue to be so kind, loving and generous just baffles me. I finally got to stay with the family at their house. What a blast. As usual, Beth kicked some serious butt...
March 31, 2010 - Dallas, TX - Dallas Country Club
What a gracious wonderful crowd that drank in a nightb of music with the amazing Adrian Cabello and myself. Gotta do this one again!.
January 12, 2010 - Marble Falls, TX - TexAmericana Tuesdays @ River City Grille
I had heard it was a great gig... I finally got to play there and now I see why Mike Blakely & John Greenberg's show has become one of the best showcase nights in the state. A house concert environment in a restaurant!?! Who would'a thunk... Thanks to all who came from all over and listened.
September 11, 2009 - Taos, NM - Mike Hearne's Big BarnDance
What a blast! Mike, Carmen, Zeke & Don Richmond... wow! Trout Fishng In America, Jimmy Davis, Buzz Cason, Mentor Williams, Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines - on and on.... So many new friends and getting to hang out with so many old ones. I can't wait until next year.
August 22, 2009 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pederson House Concert
I know it sounds like a broken record, but this event gets bigger and better each year. (see below for a complete description) I only hope you can make it in 2010. This is the ultimate "house concert".
August 21, 2009 - Guffey, CO - Ritas Place
Ruvo... it was everything I thought it would be. You are an amazing host with a treasure-chest of stories. Rita - you are an angel who makes the best brownies I have ever eaten in my life. To all who sat and listened - Thank You. What a wonderful night.
September 4, 2008 - Taos, NM - Mike Hearne's Big BarnDance
A guy at the bar said to me, "I have been to hundreds of festivals all over the world and honestly, this is the best one I have ever been to..."
July 5, 2008 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pederson House Concert
Any time I get to swap songs with Beth Wood it's a big plus, but this was as good as it gets. Singing outside with Pikes Peak as a backdrop... wow! Davida & Anita Facchini showing up from Italy and blowing everyone away at intermission made it a major league grans-slam night. As always, a special thanks to Evan & Dawn Pedersen, and of course to Bill Donovan for making the whole thing happen for a third tme. See you guys all next summer.
September 29, 2007 - Possum Kingdom, TX
I had the distinct pleasure of sharing the stage with my fave female Texas singer/songwriter, Beth Wood. at her parents beautiful home in the country at Possum Kingdom Lake for their first in a great series of concerts.
May 19, 2007 - Archer City, TX - The Late Week Lazy Boys Sipper Club
The Fantabulous Band showed up in full force for this one. The jailhouse across the street even let the prisoners out so they could sit on the curb and rock out..... only in Archer City. A special thanks to sweet Liz for putting together such a wonderful evening and then taking the time to show the boys "the antenna". Already can't wait to come back
April 28, 2007 - Denton, TX - The Denton Jazz Festival
The Fantabulous Band headlined this Jazz Fest for the second time since the band's inception. Truly one of the most enjoyable shows we have ever had before a crowd of 4000+. Thanks to all who came and had such a great time! Prayers please for Stephen Bruton who could not be there because he is battling throat cancer....
April 7, 2007 - La Grange, TX - The Bugle Boy
Texas Music Magazine recently voted this magnificent spot the Best Small Listening Venue in the state.... I can see why. Thanks to all the folks that came from all over, braving serious rain from the east and snow (that's right snow!) to the west, all to create a night Beth and I will never forget. Lane and Dawn, thanks for all your hospitality
February 20, 2007 (Fat Tuesday) - Grapevine, TX - Glass Cactus Mardi Gras Show
It really doesn't get any better than this... playing with the full band and Dr John at the finest stage in North Texas. Thanks so much for inviting us, Michael. An amazing job on sound as well, Chris. What a night!
February 10, 2007 - Lake Dallas, TX - Town and Country Coffee House
Beth Wood.and I had a great time trading songs at one of the best sounding church concert rooms I have ever played in. Thanks so much for the memorable evening
October 11, 2006 - Questa, N.M. Art of the Song
Jon & Viv, artists in their own right, hosted an amazing house concert/ live recording session that goes outthis year to radio stations all over the country. Thanks a wonderful evening.
July 3, 2006 - Cuchara, CO - Appel House Concert
Wow! It just doesn't get any better than this. What a beautiful venue! Beth Wood played amazing (no surprise)... The entire experience was as good as any venue I've ever performed in. You need to see a show there. Try Mike Hearne later this month. Michele & Claude - thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality.
June 3, 2006 - Highland Village, TX - Red White & Blues Festival
Thanks to the folks in HV for making this a GREAT show... such hospitality. Jack Ingram and Cooder Graw were fantastic as well.
December 30, 2005 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pederson House Concert
Truly one of the most enjoyable evenings I have had in a long time with some wondeful folks. I sure enjoyed meeting all of you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the great reception you gave me. A special thanks to Evan & Dawn Pedersen, and of course Bill Donovan for making the whole thing happen. See you all this summer.
August 13, 2005 - Dallas, TX - Ozona Grill
Some of you may remember a group I was in called Flyer, with Brice Beaird and Ginger Brown Williams. What a blast we had... the three of us getting back together and swap songs for the first time in many years.
June 11, 2005 - Coppell, TX - Texas Nights North
Beth Wood, winner of this years Kerrville Folk Fest New Artist contest, and I will swapped songs in one of North Texas' most intimate settings. This is one of those house concerts you hear about and, yes, it was as good as any experience I've had in the area. Thanks David and Lois, you're truly wonderful hosts of a beautiful home!
December 1, 2004 - Plano, TX - Love & War in Texas
My first time to play in-the-round here and my first time to play with Michael Hearne.in Texas. Jon Christopher Davis filled out the stage
November 17, 2004 - Dallas, TX - Firewater
Jon Christopher Davis, Randy Rodgers and I played with Radney Foster to benefit The Milk Money Project, an organization that helps to feed the mothers and babies that are left behind by "fathers" searching for a better life in the US. Sohnne, what a wonderful thing you did for them...
October 23, 2004 - Friendswood, TX - Texas Nights House Concert
One of our more enjoyable intimate concerts in quite some time. Thanks to all of you who came out, and a special thanks to Barney and Beverly for their continued support of our music - but most of all for their friendship and hospitality...
October 16, 2004- Archer City, TX - Late Week Lazy Boys Supper Club
As good a supper club as I have ever been a part of, thanks to all of you that came from all over to see the show with Tom Douglas and Jon C Davis. Thanks Abby. Want to read more about it? Go to the Texico map and drag over where you think Archer City should be (hint: Northwest of Big D) and click... You'll find it, I did.
October 15, 2004 - Waxahachie, TX - The Texas Theater
Wow! What a night! Thank you to all the wonderful people that came to hear Tom Douglas, Jon C Davis and I perform together for the first time. We had a blast....
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October 2, 2004, Friday - Austin, TX -Southwest Folk Alliance Conference
Thanks again for selecting me to be a featured performer at this year's event. I heard so many new artists I didn't know and met so many wonderful people. Thanks for including me in the Saturday night jams - was that a blast or what?!?
September 12, 2004, Sunday - Grapevine, TX - Grapefest
I think it was the hottest I have ever been in my life - hell couldn't be that hot. No more summer day gigs! However,it still rocked - in large part because Paul Middleton (Bonnie Raitt's engineer) mixed us - Thanks a lot Paul! You are THE man
September 10, 2004, Friday - Taos, N.M. - Mike Hearne's Big Barn Dance
It was hard to imagine #2 being more fun than the first... It was. I truly want to thank all of you that came up after the show... It touched me very deeply. I already can't wait until next year as it's one of the most enjoyable places I have ever played. I'll be up there WAY before then.
August 13, 2004 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Rose Acoustic Society
We had a blast. You have one GREAT venue and we can't wait to come back
July 10, 2004 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
Thanks to Jay and Bill for inviting me to play at 15 Minutes while I was in town.
April 17, 2004, Ft Worth, TX - Ft Worth Main Street Festival
Thanks to all who came out. It was great to have Gordo back on the soundboard as well...
March 27, 2004 Granbury, TX - The Brazos River Music Festival
Thanks to John Muzyka and the folks in Granbury for benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs. Cooder Graw, Jack Ingram and Trish Murphy... you guys rocked!
September 12-13, 2003 - Taos, NM - Mike Hearne's Big Barn Dance Weekend
What an amazing inaugrual event. I can't wait until next year. A special thanks to Mike for including me, to Marguaritte for all of her help, and to Captain Carl for inviting me to be a part of his fabulous radio show on KTAO.
April 21, 2003 - San Antonio, TX - Fiesta River Parade
Thanks to the tousands of folks that lined the river making this one of the most spectacular events we've ever performed in.
March 29, 2003 - Friendswood, TX - Texas Nights House Concert
Simply one of the best venues in the state. Adrian and I want to thank the sold out crowd for braving the cold for the first set and then packing inside for the second. You were all so wonderful. As usual, Barney and Beverly treated us like kings. We can't wait until next year.
December 15, 2002 - Gruene, TX - Gruene Hall.
Adrian and I want to thank all of you that came from the area to hear the show. Tracie, thanks for having us. We'll be back - next time with the whole band!
July 13, 2002 - Durango, CO - Cascade Village Summer Concert Series
Man, the whole band had a blast in front of a great crowd of 1800+. To all the folks at Cascade... thank you so much for your hospitality. You treated us like kings. Robert Earl Keen and Brice Beaird put on top notch shows too.
July 10, 2002 - Moab, UT - Eddie McStiffs
Thanks for having us Ed and Audrey... Adrian and I loved your place. You guys are a class act.
July 8, 2002 - Lander, WY - Hot Notes, Cool Nights Concert In The Park
One of the most enjoyable shows Adrian and I have ever done. It is indeed God's Country... We can't wait to come back with the whole band. Thanks to the Birbari's and the Dehnerts for your gracious hospitality.