Celebrating Music That Tugs At The Soul
It seems the theme of my life right now is celebrating music that inspires me. Perhaps is because the Americana and Texas music genre is often all about words, melodies, capturing life and good stories.
When we went to New Braunfels in November to see Chris Knight play at Gruene Hall, we also stopped by Lonestar Music. . . a music store with my kind of music. It was such a treat but it was difficult limiting the CD’s that I purchased. I wound up with Fred Eaglesmith, Ryan Bingham, and The Old Crow Medicine Show.
The Old Crow Medicine Show. . . well, it’s more bluegrass and I knew it would be stretch- at least for sure for my sweet husband. But, I wanted the song “Wagon Wheel”. I didn’t realize it for about a month but my husband has decided he loves that song. The week before Christmas, he and I were were working on cleaning the house. We took a break to listen to that song twice. It was just this moment where we both paused to truly enjoy great music. That moment has remained with me and brings me such happiness every time I go back to it.
Ryan Bingham- He brings me to my latest celebration. Each year they have a four day festival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado around this time of year. We’d love to go, even though we don’t ski, but being able to afford it and the travel in cold weather have made it only a pipe dream (for now). XM radio, which has a station devoted to Americana/Texas Music, is airing many of the concerts. Last night, while my husband and I were grinding some venison into hamburger meat, we listened to the concerts. Doug Moreland was a suprise hit with us and then it was Ryan Bingham’s turn. Oh wow! How I enjoyed that concert. I have it recorded on my XM at the moment and am resisting the urge to play it too loud here in the office. He’s definetely at the top of my list to go see in concert some day. . . next to. . .
Fred Eaglesmith- This Americana type artist is actually from Canada. I love his writing and his music. He’s actually coming to Texas for Fred In Texas. . . held at none other than Gruene Hall. It looks like he’ll also be in Houston and Beaumont. I really am hoping to get an opportunity to go see him while he’s in the state.
I’m looking forward to tonight’s concerts at Steamboat which include more Chris Knight. What can I say, this music just inspires me. Let my heart soar and my soul sing on
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