Thursday, March 23, 2017



‘Galveston Oh Galveston’

It is Monday morning, (my Sunday morning) this week. I’ve had a cup of cowboy coffee and I am ready to roll. I’m thinking about the past week with shows we had in Galveston, Houston, and Fulshear,TX.

Friday night we headed to the island and played for a full house of ‘Spring Breakers’.  The added attendance audience was a little livelier than usual, but we were able to rein them in for a great, fun night of music. We had them all singing along.  Old man Wrecks Bell even made an appearance to introduce us.

Saturday night we were at the iconic Fitzgeralds ‘in the Heights’. It was a 40 year reunion/celebration.  I want to thank all of you who came out to celebrate and remember all of our past times at Fitzgeralds. There were folks who had their first date there, some were even underage. And had to sneak in, but I won’t mention any names, to protect the guilty back in the day. There were plenty of stories to tell and to hear, many requests for tunes from the 70’s. Yes, I broke out a few I hadn’t performed in quite a while: Song on the Radio, Troubles, Hard to Find Smile, In Spite of Myself, Jubilation, You Wouldn’t Know Me, and a great sing along on It’s Against the Law.  At times it felt like it was 1977 all over again. I keep saying I play songs that cover five decades and two centuries. I’m shooting for at least one more decade, maybe one more quarter, and perhaps a little bit ‘overtime’.  Thanks Sarah Fitzgerald.  It was wonderful to see you. Keep up the good work my friend. It was a memorable return to my old stomping grounds.  I hope to see you there again this year.

Sunday evening, working our way back to Austin, we stopped over and performed in Fulshear, TX. at the beautiful home of  Scott and Allison Witt.  What a great way to wrap up a three day trip.  Folks filled the room and again were shouting out requests, old and new. There were old fans of the music there from the 70’s and some who had never heard us but really enjoyed the performance. We sold a suitcase full of CD’s and some of my cowboy coffee too.I also want to thank Bob Riley and Scott for booking us.   We indeed hope to return next season to this wonderful home concert series.

We continue our spring tour this Saturday in Mason, TX on the square at LeaLoumason! It is a celebration of 25 years married for Paul and Robin Bozzo and their guests but it is open to the public and a free show.  It’s a party in the biergarten that once was a lumber yard. Good food, pizza, salads and beer and wine all available for purchase.  We hope to see you all there.  I’ll let you all know how that went when
we get back.  It is in our back yard, just an hour and a half drive for us.  Https://www.facebook.com//lealoumason.com for information and directions.
Thank you for supporting live music and hope to see you at a show.
Peace, Shake

Friday, March 10, 2017


Thursday, March 9, 2017




Big D little a Double L A S!

This Saturday night Michael Hearne, Mike Roberts and I pull into Dallas for “POOR DAVID’S PUB 40th Anniversary Bash. Yes, David Card has been bringing live music to the Dallas for the past 40 years.  I’ve been a part of it and have performed at the iconic Dallas music club for many of those years. We’re please to be there for the occasion. A special treat to add to the mix of this show will be Bill Hearne joining us for the evening.  Michael’s “Uncle Bill” is a legendary flat picking guitarist extraordinaire.  He taught Michael just about  everything He knows… so the story goes.  I’ll tell you folks, I’ve been listening to Bill since the early 70’s up in Austin, in the Bill and Bonnie Hearne Band. They were the first ones way back in the day to record one of my songs, “It’s So Hard to Find A Smile” on their 1973 album called ’SMILIN’. Anyway Bill’s the real deal! So be sure and arrive early enough to hear Bill’s opening set.  I am sure Michael will be ‘sitting in’ trading licks with him.  We’ll be hitting the stage around 9pm and doing two sets. You won’t want miss this I promise. Make plans now to come on out and bring some requests with you and help celebrate and thank David for the 40 years of music.  Music starts at 8 pm.  www.poordavidspub.com for tickets.

SATURDAY… we are back in Austin at “The RawHide Trail Concert Series.”  We’ve performed several times at this house concert and always enjoy the experience.  The home concert has in the past has provided a masseuse with a chair/massage for a quick shoulder, neck, hands adjustment “back stage”.  What a treat, I hope that’s still part of the deal.  I’ll let you know how that turns out. Sorry, this show is already sold out I believe?  BUT…. for those of you who couldn’t get tickets for the RawHide Trail show, here’s some good news…Monday night March 13, Michael Hearne and I will be at The El Mercado Restaurant on First Street in South Austin “Where Austin is still weird!!!” There’s a touch of old Austin in the air, with good food, cold beer, old hippies, and good times and music everywhere.  Christine Albert hosts “Mystery Mondays”.  Michael and I will
be swapping songs with her and jamming with David and Tommy like we’re a band.  It’s always good fun, and off the cuff, kind of night. You just never know who might stop in and jump up on stage for a song. It’s a great way to spend a Monday evening.  It always puts a smile on my your face all the way home. Music is from 7:30-9:30pm!  The price is right… Never a cover! You’ll be home early.
SXSW is in A town Wednesday, March 15, Michael and I will be part of the Kerrville Folk Festival Showcase takeover of Threadgills South.  We go on at 2pm.  If you’re out and about drop by and check out a sample of the festivals performers.   Betty Soo, Guy Forsyth,  Billy Crockett,  Rachel Laven, Emily Scott Robinson, George Ensle, Melissa Greener, American Dreamer Gordy Quist and Ed Jurdi, The Flyin’ A’s and Los Texmaniacs and, of course, Michael and I and Mike Roberts!  Come on out!
I am going to wrap it up for now, but I hope to see you at one of the shows.  More on upcoming events to come.  Stay tuned
Thanks,  Shake

Thursday, March 9, 2017




Big D little a Double L A S!

This Saturday night Michael Hearne, Mike Roberts and I pull into Dallas for “POOR DAVID’S PUB 40th Anniversary Bash. Yes, David Card has been bring live music to the Dallas for the past 40 years.  I’ve been a part of it and have performed at the iconic Dallas music club for many of those years. We’re please to be there for the occasion. A special treat to add to the mix of this show will be Bill Hearne joining us for the evening.  Michael’s “Uncle Bill” is a legendary flat picking guitarist extraordinaire.  He taught Michael just about  everything He knows… so the story goes.  I’ll tell you folks, I’ve been listening to Bill since the early 70’s up in Austin, in the Bill and Bonnie Hearne Band. They were the first ones way back in the day to record one of my songs, “It’s So Hard to Find A Smile” on their 1973 album called ’SMILIN’. Anyway Bill’s the real deal! So be sure and arrive early enough to hear Bill’s opening set.  I am sure Michael will be ‘sitting in’ trading licks with him.  We’ll be hitting the stage around 9pm and doing two sets. You won’t want miss this I promise. Make plans now to come on out and bring some requests with you and help celebrate and thank David for the 40 years of music.  Music starts at 8 pm.  www.poordavidspub.com for tickets.

SATURDAY… we are back in Austin at “The RawHide Trail Concert Series.”  We’ve performed several times at this house concert and always enjoy the experience.  The home concert has in the past has provided a masseuse with a chair/massage for a quick shoulder, neck, hands adjustment “back stage”.  What a treat, I hope that’s still part of the deal.  I’ll let you know how that turns out. Sorry, this show is already sold out I believe?  BUT…. for those of you who couldn’t get tickets for the RawHide Trail show, here’s some good news…Monday night March 13, Michael Hearne and I will be at The El Mercado Restaurant on First Street in South Austin “Where Austin is still weird!!!” There’s a touch of old Austin in the air, with good food, cold beer, old hippies, and good times and music everywhere.  Christine Albert hosts “Mystery Mondays”.  Michael and I will
be swapping songs with her and jamming with David and Tommy like we’re a band.  It’s always good fun, and off the cuff, kind of night. You just never know who might stop in and jump up on stage for a song. It’s a great way to spend a Monday evening.  It always puts a smile on my your face all the way home. Music is from 7:30-9:30pm!  The price is right… Never a cover! You’ll be home early.

SXSW is in A town Wednesday, March 15, Michael and I will be part of the Kerrville Folk Festival Showcase takeover of Threadgills South.  We go on at 2pm.  If you’re out and about drop by and check out a sample of the festivals performers.   Betty Soo, Guy Forsyth,  Billy Crockett,  Rachel Laven, Emily Scott Robinson, George Ensle, Melissa Greener, American Dreamer Gordy Quist and Ed Jurdi, The Flyin’ A’s and Los Texmaniacs and, of course, Michael and I and Mike Roberts!  Come on out!

I am going to wrap it up for now, but I hope to see you at one of the shows.  More on upcoming events to come.  Stay tuned
Thanks,  Shake





Friday, March 3, 2017

AS WE GO MARCHING ON



AS WE GO MARCHING ON…

March 1, 2017 and it looks like  we’re heading towards an early spring.  We saw our first bluebonnets driving down to Beaumont last week. Yes indeed, all those wild blue flowers of Texas, along the track, were forever waving back. Our return to The Logon Cafe was a success.  I hadn’t played there in eight years, so I wasn’t
sure who or if anyone would show up, but you did and we had a wonderful time and audience to play for.  Thank you Beaumont!  Thank you Chantelle for having us!  We hope to be back in Beaumont this summer. Be sure and watch for us.

Last Sunday night I performed a solo show at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck with all of you coming out clapping and singing along with me, it almost felt like a Saturday night. I knocked the dust off quite a few songs I hadn’t played in a while. I appreciate all the requests you sent my way. Plus…Joshua Cain Daugherty set up his audio equipment and recorded the show. It was just me and my guitar, so it was pretty easy to capture. Thank those of you who took home a copy/recording of the show on a thumb drive. Besides the great quality recording provided, how about all the little extras Joshua tosses in to the production: The little back stage video, graphics, pictures, set list.  He always goes the extra mile and does a really great job!  I hope you enjoy it. I’ll be back at The Duck with Michael Hearne and Mike Roberts on May 20th.  Please make your reservations soon as this show will sell out. www.mcgonigels.com

This Saturday March 4th, we’ll be in Houston at UNITUNES Concert series, located just west of the Galleria at 1900 Bering Drive, Houston, TX, 77057, between Westheimer and San Felipe. It will be our fourth visit to this wonderful venue. It is hosted by Emerson Unitarian Church, I tell you, there’s nothing like singing in a church, to a room full of music loving folks. Great acoustics too!  My brother, who is a Baptist preacher back in Missouri, would be impressed, proud, and very pleased his brother is playing the big room. So make plans to come on out this Saturday evening.  We’ll be breaking out some Bluebonnet songs.  They are starting to bloom everywhere between here and Austin and up in the Hill Country. 
We hope to see you at Unitunes. For more information and tickets: www.unitunes.org.  Music starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00.

Thanks,
Shake