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"Long Way to Lubbock," ... Dense and poignant, "Lubbock" is just one of the nine gems collected on Rattlesnake Inn, making it one of the surprise local releases of the year. Hell, even when Davis has the misguided chutzpah to title an original song "Tupelo Honey," he and his band have the ability to bring a new take to a classic theme.Very reminiscent of The Band (not at all a bad thing), Davis and his Texas Red Legs forge together their own sturdy take on Americana, combining the passion of prime Steve Earle with the mystery of '70s-era Dylan. Produced by drummer Tomy Lee Dudley, Rattlesnake Inn is as accomplished a first effort as one is likely to stumble upon; the singing is appropriately ramshackle, and the instruments fade in and out almost on cue as Davis details various countrified concerns, such as getting somewhere in a hurry ("Burnin' Down 35") or looking for love in all the wrong places ("She Fell in Love at the Jukebox").As a songwriter, Davis' debut finds him on equal footing with both Rhett Miller and Brent Best. And from start to finish, Rattlesnake Inn delivers the alt-country goods with power, passion and (thankfully) absolutely no polish.Darryl Smyers Thanks for coming by everyone. We finished Rattlesnake Inn and it is receiving Radio play on KVET radio in Austin and KMOD in Tulsa as well as the Netherlands and in Belgium. The album was completely self recorded and financed and was produced by our former drummer and multi instrumentalist Tomy Lee Dudley.Take the sonic Mayhem of the Pixies, the lyricism and earth formed soul of "The band," and the tonal and free energy of the "Grateful dead," and you'll find your self on the foothills of the new revolution: The Texas Red Legs.Our music can be purchased from Gunslinger in Bandera, Banderamusic.com, Bill's Records and tapes in Dallas, Itunes, rhapsody, lastFM. We are also being played on hosstheboss.com, allsouthernrock.com and on wcom.com

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Member Since: 29/06/2007
Band Website: www.texasredlegs.com
Band Members: Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own! Shaggy J. Kerr/ Banjo, guitar, vocals, lead vocals Valenti/ Thomas Percussion Greg Ramirez/ Bass, vocals, mandolin, accordion Richard Paul Davis/ Lead Vocals, Guitar, master of bird imagery
Influences: Cross Little Feat and The Grateful Dead and you have The Richard Davis and the Texas Red Legs Band. Fresh sound with old souls and tight harmony. They're on The Texas Music Road Map. My favorite new band of 2008, watch for these guys!!! Brett Dillon - KHYI - 95.3 fm "The Range", Dallas, Texas. All of the hardworking americans who support us, like the folks at D&L farm and home. http://www.dandlfarmandhome.com " THERE IS A NEW NAME ON THE COUNTRY MUSIC LANDSCAPE, AND THAT NAME IS RICHARD DAVIS" Josh Jones/ General manager KHYI 95.3 the Range/Co-owner of Shiner Records.

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Sounds Like: A little like the Black Keys, Drive by Truckers, JJ Grey, a little Zeppelin and Steve Earle and the Rolling Stones. A lot like the Texas Red Legs.
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The Texas Red Legs in Paris and Nashville

The Texas Red Legs will be traveling to Nashville on June 19-21 to play at the Songwriter's festival on music Row to perform as a trio and showcase our songs. Should be a great chance to network and m...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Day of finals/ group changes

The 12th will be the final to live's to fly show at The Lonestar Country Club. We'll have Gayden-lee and Parallel Play, and the Texas Red Legs closing out the night.Music starts at 8:30.It is also Tom...
Posted by on Sat, 30 May 2009 11:38:00 GMT

to live's to fly event's final show.

This June's (12th) show at the Lonestar club is going to be our final to live's to fly event.I appreciate everyone for playing and being involved.Parallel Play and Gayden Lee will be performing, and T...
Posted by on Sun, 17 May 2009 12:38:00 GMT

New Dallas observer article on the Red Legs

The Texas Red LegsRattlesnake Inn (Self-released) Share By Darryl SmyersPublished on April 15, 2009 at 12:18pmLong Way to Lubbock," the opening cut on this impressive debut,showcases the sin...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:46:00 GMT

Dallas observer article on the Red Legs

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2009/03/bonus_mp3_the_te xas_red_legs_-.php
Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:24:00 GMT

Check out this event: To live's to fly fest

Hosted By:The Texas Red LegsWhen:Friday, February 13, 2009Where:lonestar country club1849 E Belt Line RdCoppell75019Description:To live's to fly second installment. It's Friday the 13th.Click Here To ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:37:00 GMT

some of the album song lyrics

Here are the lyrics to the songs on the Album. I know there were and are a lot of questions and requests for them. A few of the songs on the playlist have the lyrics added there as well. Enjoy!She fel...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Check out this event: Texas Red Legs CD release party

Hosted By: The Texas Red Legs When: Friday Jan 02, 2009 at 10:00 PMWhere VeVe4314 Live OakDallas, Texas|44 75206United StatesDescription:The Texas Red Legs Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Check out this event: 1000 memories

Hosted By: The Texas Red Legs When: Monday Dec 08, 2008 at 10:00 PMWhere lakewood bar gaston avedallas, Texas|44 75204United StatesDescription:The Texas Red Legs Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:59:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Red Legs @ The NEW Muddy Waters

Hosted By: The Texas Red Legs When: Friday Nov 14, 2008 at 10:00 PMWhere The New Muddy Waters4314 Live Oak dallas, Texas|44 75204United StatesDescription:The Texas Red Legs Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:12:00 GMT