Comments on: Bruce Robison Brings Country to the Cactus Cafe

By: Brady Vercher

Brady Vercher — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:14:31 +0000

Thanks guys. I’ve seen Bruce a few times, but not in a smaller venue like the Cactus where he could actually interact with the audience, so it was a nice change of pace for me.

By: Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:38:06 +0000

Rick, I’ve got that Britt record and her version of ‘Wrapped’ is killer. Much superior to the Strait version, which I also like. Actually, the whole record is great. Too Far Gone, New Pair of Shoes, Hot Doggin’, etc.

By: James S.

James S. — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:39:14 +0000

Interesting, Rick. Too bad Catherine’s album didn’t have a U.S. release. I really liked the singles she released here.

Bruce is one of my favorite singer/songwriters. Wish I was there, too. Reading about these Texas shows always makes me want to move down there myself.

By: Stormy

Stormy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:59:06 +0000

I had to go visit my parents last week, didn’t I? The Cactus is a great venue for music AND they serve Guiness on tap.

In the story I am working on that was inspired by Angry All the Time the person who does the leaving is male and the person left is female, but I don’t know if that is because Bruce sings the song that way.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:27:55 +0000

Jeez, I wish I could have been there. Sounds like a great show. Now that it’s mentioned, “Angry All the Time” would make a little more sense from a female perspective, but I like that it’s from a male point of view in the end. Maybe it’s because it’s what I’m used to at this point.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:07:45 +0000

A very nice write-up. I’ve somehow never made it to Texas, but seeing Bruce Robison play in his natural habitat would be high on my to-do list if ever I were to plan a trip down.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:36:17 +0000

Here’s an interesting Bruce tidbit you likely didn’t know. Catherine Britt recorded a fine version of “Wrapped” which made it onto her “Too Far Gone” album which I think is better than George Strait’s! What few know is that she also recorded Bruce’s “He Don’t Care About Me” early on for that album that was replaced by a cover of Steve Wariner’s “Life’s Highway” on the final album for who knows what reason…

Okay, you’ve reached your quota for male Texan artists for the week, now how about shining a spotlight on Amanda Shires and her recent “West Cross Timbers” album? Its a shame how most female Texas artists tend to operate in the background of the grossly male artist dominated Texas music scene! I am counting on The 9513 to rectify this situation! (lol)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:07:47 +0000

Good write-up Brady…which I couldve been there.