Lee Brice is a rising country star with a very promising future. He has had a few hits of his own including "She Ain't Right" and "Happy Endings". Lee has also enjoyed success as a songwriter penning the tune "More Than A Memory" for Garth Brooks, the first song in Country Muisc History to debut at #1.
My son, Travis “Too Tall” Bettis, plays lead guitar with Lee and is featured on “Hush, Fingerprint Blues, and Quintana” on the BIG Album. Check it out. Pete Sternberg from Lee’s band is also featured on bass. We took the Nashville cats from the Grand Ole Opry to the Texas Gulf Coast Old School.
My son, Travis “Too Tall” Bettis, plays lead guitar with Lee and is featured on “Hush, Fingerprint Blues, and Quintana” on the BIG Album. Check it out. Pete Sternberg from Lee’s band is also featured on bass. We took the Nashville cats from the Grand Ole Opry to the Texas Gulf Coast Old School.
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I first heard and performed with Carolyn at the Danelectro’s jams when she was 16 and made up her own words to blues shuffles because she did not know any songs (!) Now she is a world-wide Texas treasure and we are blessed to have her angelic yet gutsy vocals on the BIG Album; CW is a uniquely powerful vocalist, multi-instrumental guitar stylist and force of nature. I am honored that she includes me as an influence.
The photos speak for themselves: cutting edge creativity in all aspects. Bring art cars to your community and watch what happens. They host the annual Art Car Parade, which makes Houston worth the rest of the year.
My home away from home: Dan’s is a safe haven for new bands and passing of the musical torch in Houston music since 1990. They will stay open till 4:00 a.m. if it’s rockin and they live for the music. Check it out.
The only station in the 4th largest city in the USA that features local and traditional regional music. Support your favorite music program, politics be damned. Joe Montes, Smokin Joe’s Roadhouse” Saturdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., plays the BIG Album and honored me with an invitation perform at Guitarzilla and Son of Guitarzilla, recorded live.
Cousin Brian Freeze, Fort Worth native and curator of Texas Blues, with a critically acclaimed compilation of real deal Jacksboro Highway house rockin’ stuff: The Texas Blues Project CD. Brian and Brother Jack introduced me to slapback, Sun Records, Bill Monroe, and Les Paul Jr.s, all in one fell swoop; I have never been the same .
My bandmate for years, we traveled many thousands of miles and shared common loves of the Lord, Les Pauls, Martins and three part harmonies. A great vocalist, guitarist and writer, who taught me the value of hard work, discipline and the pursuit of excellence; not to mention, one real good man.
Van rocks. In my book, the greatest licks and tone in Texas, therefore, the world. Check him out, and play it loud. If you like Eric Johnson, Gibbons or Beck, you’ll love Van the Man. He’s a magician and my absolute favorite.
Don Sullivan gets a great and very natural sound out of his board and gear at Streeterville Studio in Nashville for a surprisingly affordable price. Don is blessed with good ears, technical know how and patience! They can hook you up with some great musicians as well.
Great photographs and CD layout, design, etc.; great towork with
Great live event photographer, blogger and scooter collector.
