-Chuck, Fan Reporter #004

The guys from Reckless Kelly continued their east coast run with a stop in Charlotte, NC at the Neighborhood Theatre last night. This is an intimate venue in what is referred to as the North Davidson Arts District. It is always a treat for bands from the Texas/Red Dirt music scene to make their way east and hopefully they felt the love from the crowd. The band’s original bassist, Chris Schelske, has returned to the group and he fit in well on stage with the guys.

They started with a couple of tunes from their latest record and then continued with several old RK favorites that really got the crowd into the show. The traditional interlude during Hey Say May was an Albert Collins cover, I Ain’t Drunk. David Abeyta did a superb job as always with the lyrics and was well received by the crowd. The cover of Joe Ely’s Cool Rockin’ Loretta was a treat which then lead into a rendition of Castanets. Drummer Jay Nazz was highlighted on this tune and he did an awesome job. The guys closed it out with a drum/guitar solo from Jay and David which then led into Revolution and the crowd fave Crazy Eddie’s Last Hurrah. Overall, a great show and many thanks to the guys for bringing their music here for us to enjoy!

Set List: Ragged as the Road, A Guy Like Me, Motel Cowboy Show, Seven Nights in Eire, Wandering Eye, Baby’s Gone Blues, Bulletproof, Nobody’s Girl, Vancouver, Love in Her Eyes, Wicked Twisted Road, 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, I Still Do, Wild Western Windblown Band, Wiggles & Ritalin, Hey Say May (w/ I Ain’t Drunk interlude), American Blood, Cool Rockin’ Loretta, Castanets. Encore; Drum/guitar solo, Revolution, Crazy Eddie’s Last Hurrah.

-Chuck

[If you're gettin' all itchy to see some RK, check out the video below courtesy of Sugar Hill Records. It's not from their Charlotte show last night, but it'll provide your fix. -Ben Krech]

-Mary, Fan Reporter #006

Feb. 11, 2009 - Norm's River Road House - Nashville, TN

Would've been nice to have scored a coveted ticket for the John Hiatt/Lyle Lovett show at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Since that didn't happen, I ventured out to see the Delta Blues & twangy grooves of Jeremiah & The Red Eyes at Norm's River Road House.

Jeremiah is a recent Nashville transplant from southern California. I first saw him play a converse-stomping solo show opening for David Olney & Sergio Webb at the Cinema Bar in Culver City, CA in April 2008. Last night was his band's Nashville debut. His mean-ass slide guitar work reminded me of Duane Allman and the butter-knife wielding Cedell Davis. And his songs about being beat-down, love won & lost and traveling both literally and figuratively were well-complemented by his gentle but deeply emotive vocals. Set highlights include: Rambling On My Mind, Salvation, Pony Blues, Under Your Spell, and Sun & The Moon.

-Mary

-Abbey From Luckenbach, Fan Reporter #002

What to do on a Friday night in Texas with a Legendary Dance Hall? Call Bruce Robison and tell him you want to dance! Bruce will say, “That’s what I like to hear." If you know anything about country music, Texas music in particular, you know who Bruce Robison is. Not only has he written hits for the Dixie Chicks, George Strait, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill; Bruce has an all out, get yer boots on, shine yer buckles and hit the dance floor band.

The Luckenbach Dance Hall was built in the early 1900’s. It is one of the most pristine, well kept, historic dance halls in Texas and I would dare say - the country. We have a grounds crew of 4 who’s #1 priority is the care and maintenance of the dance hall. Its’ open air design let’s the breezes blow through during the hot summer nights that are guaranteed here in the Texas Hill Country. The ambiance is unmatched. The lights dimmed, Bruce Robison on stage. Ain’t nothin like it if you are trying to get a little closer to the object of your affection! It sure beats that internet thing. Matchmaker.com who?

Bruce plays a great little circle of famous places here in Central Texas. Within a few weeks of each other, he will hit the dance halls from Luckenbach to Gruene, Cheatham Street and the famous Broken Spoke in Austin. It’s all good. Texas is big, and the dance halls are at least 60 miles apart. Bruce and I have been chatting about this dance hall thing. It used to be a family affair. Folks would grab the kids and head out on Friday and Saturday night. Kids made new friends, learned how to act in public and had a good time with their parents. It’s still a good thing to do. The next time you are wondering what to do on a weekend, instead of calling a baby sitter or turning on the TV, get yer boots out, dust ’em off, grab your family and hit the road to the nearest dance hall. It will do your heart good...and your waistline!

Luckenbach has country dance bands in our dance hall most every Friday and Saturday night. Check our website for more information.

Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach Texas.

Miles of Smiles and Music (and boot scootin'),

Abbey