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Billy O'Rourke

About Me

I am a singer/songwriter....although lately I feel more like a songwriter than a singer. I have 2 independent releases (Honky Tonk Ballet, Tuesday). I have had several Texas/indie artists record my songs. A few are Lantana, The Pear Ratz, and my brothers David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales. I have played at various bars, restaurants, outdoor patios, living rooms and arts and crafts fairs....all for the music.I play bajo sexto and sing a few songs now and then with David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales. That relationship has lasted for 18 years. I can think of no other place where I have learned about music as much as I have from those guys.I have picked up and award here and there:2005 Tejano Crossover Single of the Year (Who's That Gringo?)B.W. Stevenson Songwriting Competion Runner Up (Poor David's Pub in Dallas, Texas)Equally important, I am a certified Texas Teacher (Grades Pre-K - 12th). That's where the magic happens! Thank a teacher when you see one! They are shaping our future leaders of America :)My journey continues......

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 28/11/2005
Band Website: www.myspace.com/billyorourke (duh....)
Band Members: Billy O'Rourke: Vocals, Guitar
Influences: Anybody that I've ever listened to.
Sounds Like: Billy O'Rourke
Record Label: PURCHASE MUSIC AT: BGM Network 210-654-8773
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Happy New Year (Sorry so late)

Happy New Year! I realize it's a bit late, but the thought still counts. Since everybody is short on time....just trying to keep the lights on and food in the fridge....I decided to make this blog d...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:57:00 GMT

Videos

If your tv is hijacked like mine is.....and only allows for Nickelodeon cartoons all day long, here is some "time killer" stuff to check out.Go to www.youtube.com. Enter these addresses/titles in the...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:20:00 GMT

Summer 2008

Summer happiness to all!  It has been forever since I posted a blog.  I figure now is as good a time as any.  This will be quick....I know you have family that want you to entertain the...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:59:00 GMT

Summer

So here's to a Happy Summer for everyone out there.  I am busy writing new songs.  I had a great time working with Bob Strause and The Pear Ratz and Jerrod Birmingham.  We wrote this tu...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:48:00 GMT

New Single on the Charts

Hello out there.  Just a quick note to let anyone who is interested know that Lantana has released their second single from their debut album.  The single "Let Somebody Love You" is a song w...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 07:23:00 GMT

The Rest of the Story......

Okay, as promised....here's what has been happening in my corner of the atmosphere. First, Happy New Year to everyone!  Hopefully, you celebrated with those you wanted to celebrate with, or maybe...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:26:00 GMT

January Dates

Ok, I am really having a time with MySpace....I can't seem to post any dates on my dates page...it keeps asking me to log in?  Anyway, providing I am able to post this, I will write mor...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:19:00 GMT

November dates

November dates: November 8,15,29  I will be playing at Jackrabbit's in San Antonio, Texas.  I can't seem to get my dates to post on my calendar. The gigs start at 10:00pm and last till 1:30a...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:37:00 GMT

Thanks for the memories......

TIME SPENT AT COWBOY BAR IN HELOTES, TEXAS 9 YEARS TIME  SPENT DRIVING TO COWBOY BAR AND BACK TO MY HOUSE 8, 640 MINUTES TIME SPENT SETTING UP AND BREAKING DOWN EQUIPMENT 12, 960 MINUTES TIME SPE...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:20:00 GMT

What's happening!!

Alright, alright....I know I have not posted anything as far as a blog in recent months, but I have been busy. I have been busy writing and playing around the San Antonio area.  Equally as i...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:02:00 GMT