The Tumbleweed will officially close in December
after operating for 25 years in Stillwater.
Owner Hank Moore has announced plans to sell the
venue and its 35-acre site during a Dec. 7
auction. With a history of more than 400
concerts, the Tumbleweed was a popular stop for
country artists. In addition to Brooks, the
list of those who performed there includes Hank
Williams Jr., Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson,
Travis Tritt, Keith Whitley, George Jones and
Chris LeDoux. The final weekend features Jason
Boland & The Stragglers on Dec. 30 and No
Justice on Dec. 31.
BOLAND’S TRAILER STOLEN (UPDATE)
The jackass & his girlfriend the jackassette (IS
THAT A WORD?), who stole the Stragglers’
equipment, merch and toys they were collecting
on November 13, has been captured! However,
most of the stuff stolen has not been
recovered. So, if you were just thinking about
going to a Stragglers show, now really do it,
they need our support! And take some toys, too!
NOW’S THE TIME TO REGISTER!
Roger Creager will share his secrets to
success! Mark this on your calendar: The date
is set for the annual “I’ve Made a Record…Now
What?” seminar. It’s Wednesday, January 31, In
Houston. We’re putting together quite a group
of experts to help you plan your career
including Roger as keynote. Click “Seminar” to
find out more.
BABY NEWS!
Congratulations to our friends, Anne Hudson with
KVET/Austin and husband Fred Andrews of
Honeybrowne! They are expecting their first
baby in July! Here’s what Anne had to say about
it: “We are due July, 21st....is it proper to
use ‘WE?’ I guess ‘I’ am due
July 21st! Now that
we've heard the heart beat and we are indeed
REALLY having a baby I wanted everyone to know!
We are both beyond excited.”
HAAM RAISES MUCH NEEDED FUNDS
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians announced
recently that its first HAAM Benefit Day that
was held on October 3, raised $50,000 thanks to
105 businesses across Austin that donated 5
percent or more of the day's proceeds, including
$14,133 from presenting sponsor Whole Foods
Market.
Matching grants totaling $50,000 from both the
Topfer Family Foundation and The Moody
Foundation boosted the overall total to $100,000
raised for the ground-breaking organization that
provides healthcare services for Austin's
low-income, uninsured working musicians. All
HAAM Benefit Day proceeds
will go to increase the program capacity and
provide affordable healthcare to more musicians.
"Many of the participating businesses reported
their sales up 10 to 15 percent for the day.
We're thrilled that HAAM Benefit Day was a
win-win for the businesses and HAAM," said Robin
Shivers, chairman of the HAAM Board of Directors
and president of RRS Management.
COUNTRY THUNDER
BIG NEWS FOR WAXAHACHIE! One of
the 4-day Country Thunder USA Concerts
will be held
in Waxahachie, next year with
someof the biggest names in
Country Music on May 24-27, 2007. The concert has
been held in other states in previous years.
The talent line-up will be announced THIS WEEK
and tickets will also go on-sale. All types of
ticket and camping packages will be available.
For more information go to:
www.countrythunder.com
TODD FRITSCH RE-RELEASES
CHRISTMAS SONG
Even though Todd Fritsch released “Mary Had a
Little Boy” last year, due to an overwhelming
response on his web site, he’s decided to
release it again! “People really loved the
song,” says Fritsch. “It’s the second most
downloaded tune on my website, and several
programmers asked us to send it out to them
again. So this song will be my gift of thanks to
radio and to my fans this year.”
NEW RANCH LINEUP
95.9 The Ranch/KFWR Fort Worth has a new Morning
Show..."Heywood & McCoy". Kevin Blanford,
formerly of KTCK/The Ticket, ABC Radio Networks,
Radio Disney, and one of the original Texas
Music stations KNBTin New Braunfels, will
quarterback the morning show as Kevin McCoy with
co-host Heywood effective Monday 12/04. Also at
The Ranch, Chuck Taylor has added APD to his
Nights/MD title, and the line-up has been
adjusted:
6a-10a: Heywood & McCoy
10a-11a: Commercial Free Music Hour
11a-1p: Rick Lovett
1p-3p: Jenna Lee
3p-7p: Tom Bigbee
7p-12a: Chuck Taylor
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Cross Canadian Ragweed’s bass
player, Jeremy Plato and new wife Corbin
Maclaine! They were married by a Justice of the
Peace last wee, but are in Mexico this week for
another ceremony. Congrats ya’ll! Thanks to
Will Payne at KITX for the scoop!
Katie Key
Chart Editor
Best In Texas
2500 Tanglewilde, Ste. 106
Houston, TX 77063 katie@shanemedia.com
