Benjamin Tod Plots New Honky Tonk Album “Shooting Star”
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In the minds of many, Benjamin Tod of the Lost Dog Street Band is already a master of old-time Appalachian roots mixed with a punk attitude and DIY spirit. So now he’s setting his sights on tackling old school country.
Hank III OFFICIAL Tour Info (GET SOME !!!)
4 CommentsOK 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 […]
Have A Very Burning Christmas (new IBWIP podcast!)
2 CommentsThe 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 […]
Tour Info !!
3 CommentsAlright 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
Just When You Thought Tim McGraw Couldn’t Sell Out Any Harder . . .
4 CommentsThere’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 […]
FUCK CANCER !! (remembering fiddleboy)
2 CommentsXmas 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 […]
Country Legends George Jones and Dale Watson Honored
0 CommentsGeorge 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 !!!
1 CommentJessica 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 […]
New Hank III / .357 String Band Videos !!!
0 CommentsFrom 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 […]
The Reinstate Hank Word is Spreading ! (new articles)
0 CommentsWell 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 (an artist review)
7 CommentsAndy 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 […]
Random News Roundup Vol. 6
0 CommentsOK people, got tons of stuff going down that you need to know about, so in no frills fashion here it is hard and heavy: Hank III Interview Now on Podcast: Big G’s interview with Hank III on the Texas Roadshow is now up on podcast HERE for your listening enjoyment! IT IS OVER AN […]
The Highlights In You Hair Are a Dead Giveaway . . .
0 CommentsReal quick, Big G’s interview with Hank III last night was amazing. It’s lasted 1 hr 20 min and covered all kinds of stuff, but instead of trying to give the Cliff Notes version right now and make you salivate for something you can’t hear, I’ll wait until Big G posts it to his podcast […]