TEXAS IN A NUTSHELL
We started out in Kerrville Texas, where we got to meet Gordon Aimes from Big G's Texas roadshow, what a great guy, and as we were getting ready for the show, Mel Gibbons met up with us and gave us one of Devons jackets he wore in Iraq, an emotional start for the tour, ended up being a great time at the Back Porch Cantina that night. Then we headed to San Antonio to play at Rolling Oaks, awesome crowd, got to meet Larry from "ourtracks", met up with Terri, and "Dick Wiggler and the Cattleguards", also finally got to put a face with a name, the Outlaw 92.5's Hank Moon, sounds like we are getting a ton of airplay in both San Antonio and Kerrville. We left San Antonio and decided it was time for a short break, so we went tubing down the Guadalupe river that afternoon, then suffered severe sunburns for the next 3 days, now I know why Mike McClure calls me "White Bread". After the river trip we played the Depot in Paris that Saturday, awesome venue, a fully restored train depot, can't say enough about that place, some new friends indeed. After that we settled into the campground at Cooper Lake for a couple days rest, then it was on to Gainesville to play at an old pizza hut turned into a retirement village, fully equipped with the shuffleboard table and all, guess thats why they called that gig a "tweaner". The next day we headed to Dillons for a wednesday night gig, crowd was really feelin' it for a wednesday, and again, more great friends. Thursday night we took advantage of our night off and checked out a blues jam at the Depot while the storms blew through, Stoney got up and played a few, great atmosphere. We finished the tour with a gig at a big club in Paris called "Crosswire", this place is top notch, loved the huge stage, plenty of room 4 us to run back and forth and cut loose...... so we did. Met so many new fans in Paris, we want to thank everyone for helping to make this tour a success. For our fans in San Antonio, call 92.5 and keep this thing going, in Kerrville call REVFM and talk to Natalie or Big G, and for our Paris fans, please call and request us at 93.9fm and 95.5fm, they both have our music.
One more thing, cd sales are going nuts, we actually sold out during the tour and have since ordered more, they will be restocked very soon, and digital downloads are still available at all the outlets including www.ourtracks.com, and as always, thanks for the support!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NEW NEWS FOR OUR ROWDY FANS!!!
For our friends at the lake, we will be kicking off the tour with a gig at Wobbly Boots in Osage Beach on April 5th, last time we were there you guys came out in full force, a sold out crowd at the lake on a snowy night, good times. Then its off to Texas, starting our Texas tour with a wednesday night in Kerrville at the Back Porch Cantina with Natalie Steele and gang from REVFM. The next day, thursday April 10th, will be a busy day, we are meeting with Kieth from Texas Music Times for an interview, then on to the studios of 92.5 the outlaw in San Antonio to talk to the legendary Hank Moon, later that day we are going to the US Army hospital in San Antonio where our friend Tabatha Goyette has set up a time when we can bring our acoustics in and play for our troops, after that its off to Rolling Oaks bar that night as we headline the Texas Music Series show. We have 7 more shows after that in Texas including gigs in Gainesville, Commerce, and Paris, and one at Sharpies in Schreveport Louisiana. We’ll keep you updated as the tour progresses, if you live in any of these towns be sure and call your local radio stations and request our music before we get there. Hope everybody can make it to these shows, we are already hearing from some of our Missouri friends that are flying down to catch a show, and I know the Texas fans will be there supporting live music, so tell your friends and we hope to see you there!
ALL THE NEW STUFF WE FORGOT TO BLOG ABOUT
Well, its been way too long. We're gonna get you caught up now. First off, we want to give props to Hambone for spinning our tunes on "Dirty Fridays" radio show in Woodward Oklahoma, along with all the stations that have added us recently in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico, you guys rock, thanks for the spins.
Since our last blog we've been busy writing, and touring. We left home on November 12th and headed to Nashville to showcase at 12th and Porter. It was great seeing Laurie again, and Cory Gierman from Muzik Mafia took us to another club after the show, we got to talk to John Rich and James Otto for a bit, but had to leave fairly early so we could hit the road again. Then it was on to Fayetteville, Arkansas where we played at Georges Majestic Lounge, what a kickass club with a ton of history, good times.
We had to leave Arkansas quick so we could make soundcheck at Maggie Mays on sixth street in Austin Texas (about a 9 hour drive). We got soundcheck done and decided to check out Austin for a bit. Live music capital of the world, awesome town, awesome street, I saw a shirt that said "Keep Austin Wierd", trust me, its working.
Then we headed to Borger, Texas, good times 4 sure. The club owners made us feel like family, great fans in Borger, can't wait to play there again. Finally we played the final night of the run in Anson, Texas. Met some great people, and gained some great fans, also made some connections, looks like Shreveport, Louisiana will be added to the schedule soon, as well as several more in Texas and Mississippi.
It was back home to the newly renovated "Cruisers" night club in Sedalia, Mo. If you haven't been there since Gary Graham took over, you should. He's getting national acts in there, and really promoting live music in Sedalia.
Then we were in Leavenworth, Kansas at the High Noon Saloon where Ryan and the staff really know how to throw a party. We've decided that meteorologists can just look at our schedule if they want to know when the next storm is moving in, its bound to be on our show dates. 4-6 inches of snow was falling as we headed to the Beaumont Club to play with Chris Cagle at Q104's Jingle Bell Bash, which was a huge success, gained a ton of fans, and had a blast in the process.
NEW EXCITING SHOW DATES
Top off the tank and tell your friends. Renegade Rail has added some exciting new shows. The Snorty Horse Saloon in Springfield Mo on Oct. 20th, Karens Place Halloween Party October 27th in Tipton Mo, 12th and Porter in Nashville November 13th, Maggie Mays in Austin Texas November 15th, Good Times in Borger Texas on November 16th and at Caffey and Farnsworth in Anson Texas on November 17th. Hope to see you there!!!
THIS JUST IN
This just in Renegade Rail and our good friends the Mike McClure Band will be at the Grand Emporium October 4th. So everyone get geared up for a road trip and one of the best shows you will ever see. As alot of you may know Mac was our producer on the "RAGGED" album and we always look forward to playing shows with him. So everyone come out and support Red Dirt and Texas Soul music and join in on the fun!!!!
CLEAR 99 PROUDLY PRESENTS
Clear 99 presents hot country newcomers, Renegade Rail and Cole Deggs & the Lonesome in concert at The Blue Note on Thursday, September 13th. Tickets are only $1.99 and available at the Blue Note Box Office or call 573-874-1944.
MORE GOOD NEWS FOR THE RAIL
Up to #3 on the XM Radio X-Country charts this week!!!!!!!! After being on the XM Radio charts for 13 weeks so far, this week we're up to #3, climbing 5 spots from #8.
We also have some kickass shows coming up, July 11th with Randy Rogers, July 12th north of Springfield for the Chuckwagon races, July 13th at the Snorty Horse Saloon, and July 14th at the Blackwater Jam. Also the Missouri State Fair Bud Tent on Aug 16th-17th, and with the Kentucky Headhunters in Columbia Missouri for Rocktoberfest. Hope to see you there and keep up the requests, thanks for the support!!!
GOOD NEWS
Lots of news to share this week. After debuting at 48 on the XM Radio X-Country charts 3 weeks ago, we've jumped each week in the charts and are currently at #19. Subscribers can tune in to X-Country, channel 12 and hear us, Jason Boland, Ragweed, and many more.
We have been at #1 on Roots Radio for 2 weeks now, the top 25 spins can be viewed at http//www.americanaroots.com , click on the "Roots Radio" link, and view the top 25 spins.
We also just found out that we are currently at #16 on the Radio Free Texas top 50 most requested charts so keep on requesting at http//www.radiofreetexas.org
We would like to thank all the dedicated fans for coming out last Saturday night to the Benson Center in Clinton Mo., some driving as far as 245 miles, it was great meeting you all, and thanks for the continued support!
The Rail On XM Radio
As most of you already know we made it to XM Radio (channel 12) YEAH!! The folks there at XM are super nice people so support them as much as posible. Last week was our debute week and we came in at #48 We are currently at #45 this week and hope fully continue on up the charts. We are gearing up for a road trip to Texarkana Friday and straight back that nite for a show in Tipton, MO.
so if your in those area's come on out to the shows and hang out with us. Hope all is well with everyone, see ya this weekend. TTNT
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE
Ok so we didn't make it to the ELITE 8, but thats ok we are still very proud of where we ended up. We want tell each and everyone of you that voted your butt's off THANK YOU!! we couldn't do this without your help. We have the best fans in the world. Looks like this summer we are going to be really busy so keep checking back to see where we will be next, and if we are in your area please drop by so we can meet all of you. Well the bus is pulling out I guess I better go before they leave me. TTNT
VOTE ON CMT
Ok everyone the video is up on CMT so we need to get every vote we can get to make this successful. You can vote as many times as you like so vote away. We want to thank everybody for being a part of this and with your help we can pull this off. Here is the link http//www.madness.cmt.com once you click the link a page will come up for CMT Madness click on watch and vote and another page will pop up with the brackets on that page. There will be a blue box explaining how to vote close out that box and scroll down the page we are at the bottom right hand corner two up from the bottom. Click on the bracket we are in and both video's will pop up. There will be a click to select box on each video check the box and close the window and it will return to the brackets page click on the summit vote button and your vote will be casted. Like I say you can vote as many times as you like. So VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
The New Cd
The new CD is available to be purchased at several locations 7th Heaven and Family Pawn in Sedalia on line at CD Baby just click on the Ragged CD at the bottom of the page and it will take you there. We are Working on getting them in Wal-Mart as we speak, so maybe real soon and of coarse at our shows hope to see everyone this weekend at Carman's Last Chance.
CD Release Party at the Snorty Horse
We will be at the Snorty Horse this weekend for our CD Release Party hope all can come out and join in on the fun. We are all excited about the new CD and we know you will be to. Thanks for the support see you there.
"CMT Madness" Video Shoot
Come Out to Cactus Canyon January 17th and be a part of our video shoot for CMT Madness. We will be shooting a video to "Just You And Me" off of the new CD. This is a contest and will be played on CMT to be voted on. So come on out and join in on the fun.
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