Bentley Freezes His Butt Off, Controversy In Bandera, And Country Thunder Brings The Thunder
- Dierks Bentley talks about having to cancel his show in Canada right off of his video shoot in Mexico because he was “freezing his butt off.” He also talks about his definition of success and feels like he hasn’t made it yet.
“We’re at the bottom of the wrung as far as the big touring acts are concerned. It’s about starting over again and that’s what keeps you fresh and hungry.”
- The Dallas Morning News reports that there is quite a bit of controversy surrounding Bandera, TX and their Music Hall of Fame. The area has a rich musical history, so a little over a year ago they setup a Bandera Music Hall of Fame, which consists of a Mac in the back of a library with iTunes on it. It’s modest now, but founders have big ideas for the future. The controversy comes when discussions of including Robert Earl Keen arise. Other notable artists who have been left out so far are Charlie and Bruce Robison. Some believe the reason is because locals feel that the “Austin sound” of these guys isn’t true country. If nothing else, it makes for an interesting read.
- Country Thunder is the single best idea I have heard of in a long time.
Texas Country Thunder will feature music beginning early in the afternoon and running through the evening, with fans encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to camp overnight.
“We call it a four-day music and camping festival,” Lamoureux said. “We’re family oriented. We have stuff for kids — blow ups, jumpies.”
“But make no mistake, it’s a big outdoor party,” Lamoureux said. “It’s a great event to put on. We really like to show people a good time.”
Check out the lineup they have so far. If I don’t make it to this thing I’m gonna be so jealous of anyone that does.
P.S. If there is some company who wants to sponsor us and pay our way (hint hint, wink wink) we might be willing to take you up on the offer…just sayin’.
- Billboard talked to Carrie Underwood about her new album and when asked if she would take a bigger role in the songwriting efforts she responded “I would like to. I’m very realistic about the whole situation. I know that some [artists] think they are really awesome writers and they are not — I’m the opposite. I just want to go in and try, and if nothing more, I go in with the writers and they get a sense of what I would like to sing about. I’m looking forward to being more involved, but I’m very realistic that I might not be any good.”
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January 15, 2007 at 9:40 pm Permalink
I went to Country Thunder (Wisconsin) for the first time last year. I was a bit skeptical about how the experience would be, especially since I was only willing to buy a general admission ticket, but it was very enjoyable, the facilities were very good and it was a great group of talent. I’m not sure I would camp there for four days (didn’t look like my idea of a good time) but I definitely plan to go back this summer.
And only in Texas would Cross Canadian Ragweed headline over Reba McEntire. Whatever the state, I still don’t believe that.
January 15, 2007 at 10:26 pm Permalink
That is kind of odd, maybe Reba doesn’t like staying up late or something. I enjoy camping, although have a knack for picking the nights when it rains. If I were to camp though I probably wouldn’t stay the whole four days.
January 15, 2007 at 10:45 pm Permalink
Reba is headlining (playing at 10 pm) at Country Thunder this year in both Arizona and Wisconsin, so that suggests to me that it was a conscious programming decision, although it’s possible she just needs to leave early that night for some reason.
And I should have typed “camping.” If it was actually camping, I would probably do it. However, the camp sites in Wisconsin were basically tent cities in the middle of muddy fields. A few feet of space between tents, outhouses and portable showers, and a lot of obnoxious drunks stumbling around.
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