I’ve seen this theme hashed out many times, in my blogs and blogs of others, on message boards, etc. etc. : How am I supposed to feel when one of my country heroes hooks up with a country zero of the modern pop country era? Whether you’re talking about the love fest between Hank Jr. […]
The King of Juke Joint Swing and now a wily veteran of the underground country circuit, Wayne “The Train” Hancock will be releasing a new album this April, called Viper of Melody. According to waynehancock.com the album will feature his current touring lineup of Izzy Zaidman on lead guitar, Huck Johnson on slap bass, and […]
I was happy to hear the news yesterday that the Queen of Rockabilly, the immortal Wanda Jackson is going to be inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame on April 4th as an early influence inductee. If you do not know who Wanda Jackson is then shit, I don’t even know where to […]
TONIGHT (Tue 1/13) on Outlaw Radio at punkandbeansradio.com , the great Roger Alan Wade will be interviewed LIVE, 10:00 Eastern, 7:00 Pacific. If you don’t know, Roger Allan Wade is the cousin of “Jackass” nut Johnny Knoxville, and has written songs for Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr, and others. He also […]
Check out the new creation from Manda Panda of File 13 Clothing That girl has a knack for expressing what we all feel! About two weeks ago Outlaw Magazine asked for the people of Reinstate Hank to send in videos talking about how they feel about the movement. To read more about this you can […]
Big G of the Texas Roadshow has a new article with Hank III in the newest Hill Country Happenings. You can read it by clicking here and navigating to page 8. The interview was taken from an over hour long interview Big G did with Hank III in early December, that you can listen to […]
Some quick Willie Nelson news. I know many have been unimpressed with some of the more recent Willie work as he comes across as straining to stay relevant, but there are a couple of albums coming up that peaked my interest. The first is Willie and the Wheel, a collaboration between Willie Nelson, western swing […]
First off, this blog is a follow up to the Shooter Jennings VS. Shelton Hank Williams III blog, so if you didn’t catch that one you might want to read it first. I always try to be as accurate as possible in my blogs when it comes to facts. I give my opinions more often […]
Bob Wayne Now Available Online !!! Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies who got kudos in my last blog for their album Driven By Demons being one of the top albums of the year are now available online! You can find his music on iTunes, or CD Baby , or on bobwayne.org This first two […]
Allright, so this is my list of my top album releases of 2008. I’m only one human, so I can only purchase and listen to so much music. So if there’s something I’m missing or if you want to put your own list together, pony up in the comments section. No. 1 Fire & Hail […]
This one is by request, from quite a few people over the last months of doing this that have emailed me asking, “So what is up with Shooter and III?” Some people have asked me if I think Shooter Jennings and Hank III would or should or will tour or collaborate in some way. Well […]
I would guarantee right now that Hank Williams will be reinstated into the Grand Ole Opry in 2009, but I’ve learned over time not to underestimate the colossal stupidity under which the money men who have hijacked the Mother Church operate. What I can guarantee you is that in 2009, Reinstate Hank is going to […]
On not just a few occasions since I started Free Hank III, I’ve found myself attempting to justify to someone why I think Hank Williams III is such an influential and important musician in country music, and why he and his music is worth fighting for. Sometimes it is in person, sometimes in the comments […]
Well. My plan for the Holidays was to be back home in Texas, but after foul weather and flight cancellations, it looks like I’ll be celebrating the birth of baby Jeebus in the not-so-festive Free Hank III hideout, and hoping the sweet and sour pork in the steam plate at the China Panda is fresh. […]
OK people, remember when I wrote in THIS BLOG to not believe any tour info until it is posted on hank3.com or the Official MySpace site? And remember when I told you not to trust gossip websites like blabbermouth.net, who posted TWICE that Hank III would be touring with Down? Well I hope you listened […]
The It Burns When I Pee Podcast has just released their latest podcast: Have a Very Burning Christmas with special guest Little Lisa Dixie. Great music, great interview with Little Lisa, hilarious stuff when the IBWIP hosts do a gift exchange (they had me damn near in tears it was so funny),and you might even […]
Alright people, so I’ve been getting emails and reading lots of innernet chatter about an upcoming Hank III tour. It is clear that a tour is coming up, but I warn: No tours or dates are official until they are posted on
There’s times when you can see (or hear) the grass roots of REAL country music growing stronger right before your eyes (or ears), and this last Friday night was one of those times when Blake from the It Burns When I Pee podcast made an appearance on none other than Big G’s Texas Roadshow! Be […]
Xmas is nigh upon us people, and for that certain special hellibilly or hellbetty I have a few suggestions if you’re short on ideas. First you can always check out 3bay for the latest in III gear and Reinstate Hank merch. There is also issue #1 of Metal Farm Magazine, JD Wilkes’ & Blake Judd’s […]
George Jones Receives the Kennedy Center Honors: The silver-toned devil, the greatest living country music singer George Jones received the Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Medal this week for giving country music 50+ years of his life, and counting. George hasn’t missed a step either, despite the drug abuse and brushes with the law. He’s completely […]
Jessica Simpson Gets The Boot !!! Remember when we were all miffed as mamby pambys that pop diva Jessica Simpson had decided to “make the move” and go to Nashville and see if she could suckle on that sweet, lucrative pop country tit? Well apparently Jessica’s country career went over like a poop in a […]
From Layla’s Bluegrass Inn: Nice shout out for Wayne & Mr. Bandana! And if you haven’t seen the photos from Hank III’s recent performances at Layla’s in Trashville, you can see them at the MySpace pages of Free Hank III Operatives Cathy, Allison, and Hank’s Angel’s who made the haul from FLA! There’s also some […]
Well it seems that word is spreading about the movement to Reinstate Hank Williams to the Grand Ole Opry faster than a pop country plaque on America’s airwaves. I’m happy to announce that Free Hank III lieutenants Cathy and Restless In Amsterdam have found themselves some notoriety, and in turn helped spread the word about […]
Andy Gibson is a living example of the essence of the modern Outlaw/Underground Country movement; that essence being an undying loyalty and respect for the traditions of country music, while forging new traditions from the enthusiasm of a new generation of REAL country music performers and fans. As a studio musician, performer, and DIY studio […]