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HONKY TONK NITE!

About Me

Not exactly an open mic, this is for true appreciators of music that is maybe a little rough around the edges--think barbed wire, bloody knuckles and whiskey stains." -Mad Bob Howard (The Synthesis)Honky Tonk Nite was cross-bred in living rooms and barrooms from California to Kentucky to Oregon...and back to California. It's been a place for country music appreciators (listeners and pickers alike) to commiserate over the sad state of corporate Country music today, and pay homage to the greats of yesterday and today. THIS AIN'T NO OPEN MIC AND IT SURE AS HELL AIN'T NO "JAM" (I ain't sure which is worse). Honky Tonk Nite is for ORIGINAL, UNDERGROUND, COUNTRY MUSIC BANDS AND ARTISTS. We don't want cover bands, or hobbyists...as far as we're concerned there just getting in the damn way of people who have something to say with their music and the passion and guts to pursue it (whether they're local or touring folks). Stop by for a holler and a swaller!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 26/01/2007
Band Website: www.churchonthursday.com
Band Members: DJ Jessica (Spinnin' the best underground, independent, and classic Country this side of the Pecos)!The Cheatin' Hearts (Everbody's least favorite Honky Tonk band)Special Guests have included: Hellbound Glory, The Rainieros, Power of County, Mr. Plow (?), James Hunnicut, Hard Money Saints, Nothing Left, and David Ennis. Look for more ORIGINAL, INDEPENDENT, touring and local musicians to make an appearance!
Influences: Asleep At The Wheel. Bill Monroe. Billy Joe Shaver. Bobby Bare. Bob Wayne & The Outlaw Carnies. Bob Wills. BR5-49. Buck Owens. Carl Perkins. The Carter Family. The Charlie Daniels Band. The Cheatin' Hearts. Chuck Berry. Cowboy Copas. Dale Watson. Dave Dudley. David Allan Coe. Del McCoury. Dwight Yoakam. Eddie Cochran. Elvis Presley. Ernest Tubb. Faron Young. Flatt & Scruggs. Gene Vincent. The Goddamn Gallows. George Jones. Ghostwriter. The Handsome Family. Hank Locklin. Hank Snow. Hank Thompson. Hank Williams. Hank Jr. Hank III. Hellbound Glory. Jason & The Scorchers. Jerry Jeff Walker. Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Reed. Jimmie Rodgers. Joe Buck. Joe Ely. Joe Maphis. Joe Stampley. John Anderson. Johnny Bush. Johnny Cash. Johnny Horton. Johnny Paycheck. Junior Brown. The Knitters. Lefty Frizzell. Lightnin' Woodcock. Link Wray. Lisa & Her Kin. Little Jimmy Dickens. Loretta Lynn. The Maddox Bros. & Rose. Marty Robbins. Marty Stuart. Mel Tillis. Merle Haggard. The Meteors. Miss Derringer. Moe Bandy. Neko Case. Patsy Cline. Porter Wagoner. The Rainieros. Ray Charles. Ray Price. Red Foley. Robbie Fulks. Steve Earle. Tammy Wynette. Tex Ritter. Tompall Glaser. Trucker's Wife. Uncle Tupelo. Vern Gosdin. Waylon Jennings. Wayne Hancock. Webb Pierce. Whiskeytown. Willie Nelson.
Sounds Like: Country. Honky Tonk. Rockabilly. Cowpunk. Americana. Bluegrass.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Honky Tonk Nite Turns 50...almost.

So I was gonna wait 'til December 21st, but, hell, I don't know if I'll feel like doin' this then. We're comin' up on Honky Tonk Nite 50. That means 50 straight weeks of promoting, playing, drinkin', ...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:14:00 GMT

New News!

Well, folks, it's been a spell since we gave you an update. First off, the BIG news. Ol' James Hunnicutt will be gracin' us with his presence again Monday (November 23rd) at The Towne Lounge. For any ...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:00 GMT

BLUE STATE UPDATE

November is here. And it almost feels like October. Thus, it's almost appropriate to spend a little time reflecting on the year that was. We've been at The Towne Lounge for...? Hell, it seems like an ...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMT

Death To False Country Stickers and More!

Long time no talk to friends and neighbors. Got some new stuff comin' up. First, a new newsletter! Yep, dropped the ball last week because we were busy as hell...but if the good lord's willin' and the...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:17:00 GMT

Filthy Luke September 28th!

Alright folks, we got a new special guest comin' this Monday...Filthy Luke! You may or may not know F.L. from the psychobilly miscreants The Monstrous (who, I guess, are now R.I.P.). We just found out...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:02:00 GMT

Thanks A Helluva Lot!

Thanks to you all who came out to see James Hunnicutt and Hard Money Saints last night. The night was damn near perfect, and a needed infusion. I'd like to say a few words about our new friends, James...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMT

James Hunnicut and Hard Money Saints Comin' Monday September 14th!

Well folks, we're pleased as hell to announce that Monday September 14th we'll be havin' Hard Money Saints and James Hunnicutt as our guests at Honky Tonk Nite. These folks are on tour, so it'd be swe...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:19:00 GMT

Read This (These)

Well, there's been a heck of a lot of reading goin' on around the ol' hacienda, as usual. Some really great books on the history of Country music. All I can say is that they've further cemented my pos...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:53:00 GMT

Kickin' Hippies Asses and Raisin' Hell!

Well, friends, hope some of you missed the spectacle last night at ol' Honky Tonk Nite. Felix lost his shit. I started poundin' on things and screaming at hippies to get off the stage using several ex...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:39:00 GMT

DEATH TO FALSE COUNTRY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LwzO2Ih9DQ Take a gander, friends.
Posted by on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:04:00 GMT