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Plus...The Delzhaus Report Local Artists / Bands & Live Music Venues of the Texas Hill Country

Featured Artist:Cadillac Gypsies

Musicians & Bands | Live Music Venues | Festivals & Rodeos | Special Events

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Texas Hill Country Music/ Contributors

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“Well the honky-tonks in Texas were my natural second home…” as the old Waylon Jennings tune Bob Wills Is Still The King always started, there must be a million honky-tonks in the Lone Star State and there have definitely been some legendary ones right here spread across the Texas Hill Country. From back in the days of Crider’s, The Ram-blin’ Rose, London Hall, Luckenbach, Ed’s 281 Club & The River Palace, Cherry Springs, Pat’s Hall, Twin Sis-ters, Gruene, Sangerhalle, Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar, the Purple Sage and The Cabaret and a ton of VFW halls, there was always a place to cut a rug within a 75 mile radius points North, South and West of Austin. And while Austin is a musical stew of every walk of music you should ever want to hear, it’s the Hill Country we focus mostly on here in Live and Loud.

The music has changed dramatically since those golden years. The older generations danced to artists such as Johnny Bush, Darrell McCall, Adolph

Hofner, Mark Scott, Bert Rivera, People’s Choice and the Debonaires; and these are just a very few of the acts that thousands took in each and every Saturday night thru the decades. That doesn’t begin to try and mention the hundreds of local rock and classic rock bands that played street dances throughout the numerous commu-nities. There is no way to remember or list all the great bands who graced

Centex dancehall stages and we won’t even try, but the history of Texas Music is something everyone should take the time to explore and become well educated on.

Today’s music is a different kind of country flair that has brought so many new artists into the spotlight...while there are still many purists out there every week on the road, a lot of the music has simply become rock and roll with hats...but whatever your tastes are in the sound, from blues to alternative, zydeco to western swing, rock to blue-grass.... if it’s made in Texas, be proud of it and support it.There are many local artists that have all the talent of anything coming out of Nashville, but the nice thing about them is they can be found across our region each weekend pouring out their souls to us for much less than the average arena $150 per ticket show, and these artists are the ones that need your support...from Bandera to San Saba, Spicewood to San Angelo, there is a club, dancehall or bar and grill somewhere now featuring live music in some form every night of the week...

Dance Halls of the Hill Countryby Gary Delz

A look at historical music venues and artists and what’s next for the future of music and area night life in The Texas Hill Country

The Delzhaus Report: From Inside the Delz Haus

The Old Cherry Springs Dancehall

The Legendary Cabaret Dancehall, Bandera

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Cadillac GypsiesCountry

Llano, Texas325-423-0693

www.reverbnation.com/cadillacgypsies

The Texas K.G.B.Americana

Austin, Texas404-821-0292

www.thetexaskgb.com

The Lucas BrothersCountry

Lampasas, Texas512-734-3305

www.reverbnation.com/lyndellucas

Glen Collins & the AlibisAmericana

Austin, Texas512-921-9039

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Manzy Lowry BandFolk, AmericanaBallinger, Texas325-423-0693

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Southern Underground BandTexas Country / BluesBuchanan Dam, Texas

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The Band Jenny Kelso - Vocals, Guitar Eric Schuessler - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin Joe Long - Steel Guitar Don Simpson - Bass Brian Painter - Drums

Genre: CountryHometown: Llano, Tx

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Booking Agent - EMS Management 325-423-0693 erics76@hotmail.com

“Hop in our Cadillac and take a ride back to good Country music!”

Featured Artist:

Cadillac Gypsies

Traditional Country music is a nebulous term but the name does evoke a specific sound, namely the long-standing tradition of simple country songs delivered with sim-ple instrumentation and a distinct twang. That’s where the Cadillac Gypsies have set their sights. Har-lan Howard - prolific country mu-sic songwriter - coined the phrase “three chords and the truth” as the definition of a great country song; the Cadillac Gypsies have declared this their motto, one to which they live up.

The great Billy Joe Shaver says, “God loves ya when you dance”, and the Cadillac Gypsies do, too. At home in a dancehall or honky-tonk as well as any bar or tavern, their goal is to bring you the best possible genuine country music. In a time

where many bands are sheltering under the “Texas Music” label, the

Cadillac Gypsies are country music through-and-through. No rock, no roots, no blues, no fusion, no filler, just good country music.

Calling Llano, TX home this five piece powerhouse is fronted by Eric Schuessler (lead vocals, guitar and mandolin) and Jenny Kelso (lead vocals and guitar). Joe Long delivers the twang through the cryin’ of the steel guitar. While Don Simpson (bass) and Bryan Painter (drums) bring it home with their full bod-ied rhythm. All rounding out to a perfect balance of good ‘ole country music. The Cadillac Gypsies have had the honor playing with headlin-ing acts including: Charlie Robison, Stoney LaRue and the Arsenals, The Bart Crow Band and Gary P. Nunn.

Influenced by the greats, the pioneers and the outlaws, Eric Schuessler began his love of music at a young age belting out the words

Three Chords and the Truth

by Elaine Schuessler

Photos by: Al Gawlik Photography

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to Shelly West’s “Jose Quervo” at the age of 6 while driving windows-down with his Mom down Congress Ave. Eric, however, didn’t pick up a guitar until college. Many accounts state that he would lock himself in his room for days just listening, studying and learning all he could. Eric loves the greats, the more obscure the bet-ter. He is a diehard Waylon Jennings fan, but also loves Linda Ronstadt. As long as it’s genuine country music there is no spectrum. Together, Eric and Jenny have written many of the songs the Cadillac Gypsies play. One of Eric’s many crowd pleasers is a song titled “Slow Moving Outlaw” which he wrote for an old Cowboy that worked cattle on his family’s ranch. A man who, as Eric says, “Outlived his time”. It’s a poignant tale of a cowboy living in an era that has forgotten just what it means to be tough.

Jenny Kelso was raised with music. She began singing in church every Sunday where it was soon discovered that she had the voice of an angel. Jenny began playing the guitar at age 22 when she realized she should expand her horizons and begin to put music to the many songs she had jotted down in a notebook that never left her side. Jenny is, probably, most

noted for her song “Yellow Flow-ers” which she wrote for her parents when a time of uncertainty and strife had struck their family. They say it’s through the hardest times that beauty is born and “Yellow Flowers” is a perfect example.

Steel guitarist, Joe Long, began playing guitar at age 14 and by age 18 it was already obvious that he was going to do great things. At age 19 Joe began learning to play the steel guitar, an instrument that is as much a labor of love as it is a labor of patience. Joe was personally tutored by the great Don Ricketson of Llano; who is one of the original members of the Ram-blin’ Rose Band and has played with countless superstars including Wil-lie Nelson, Ray Price, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn and Charlie Pride. Joe’s natural talent and brilliant tutor-ing have led him through a career playing with his own laundry list of exceptional talent including Darrell McCall, Mike Siler, Jimmie Fletch-er, Tommy Burney, Kelly Spinks and many more Texas artists. Joe’s sum-it-up-in-one is from the living legend Billy Joe Shaver when he said,

“Where do you want it?” Which orig-inates from a story that’s as outlaw as it gets. What’s more country than asking the man you’re about to shoot where he wants it?

Bass player, Don Simpson’s story is like many bass players throughout history: “Hey, we need a bass player, you should learn!” And the rest, as they say, is history. He learned his chops in the 1970’s while in the Six Gun band from Llano, little did he know it would turn into a life-long passion, one shrouded in smoky bars and late nights on the road which were followed by early mornings playing in church. Throughout his career, Don has led the beat for many bands including The Highway 16 Band and the Simpson Family Band.

Brian Painter backs up the group on the drums. Brian is an old friend of Don’s going as far back as Six Gun in the 1970’s. Brian has been playing drums the better part of his life and brings his own unique style. From a waltz to a Ray Price shuffle to a Way-lon Jennings 4/4 time, Brian can han-dle anything (even a Shakira tune).

All-in-all the talent on stage when the Cadillac Gypsies are playing is electric. It’s impossible to listen and not (at the very least) tap your toes. Their clean, concise and rhythmic tunes are a must-see for anyone, young or old.

Cadillac Gypsies will be at

Ryder’s Dance Hall September 6th

Llano Wild Game DinnerSeptember 13th

Joe’s Bar October 4th & 25th.

Badu HouseDecember 12th

Gruene Hall1281 Gruene Rd.

New Braunfels, Texas 830-606-1281

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Luckenbach Dance Hall412 Luckenbach Town Loop

Fredericksburg, Texas830-997-3224

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Buchanan Dam Beach Club Intersection of Hwy 29 & CR 301

Buchanan Dam, Texas512-793-2725

www.bdbeachclub.com

Shade Tree Saloon & Grill 13430 Hwy 281N

Spring Branch, Texas830-885-5550

www.theshadetreesaloonandgrill.com

Harry’s on the Loop 2732 FM 1323

Willow City, Texas512-919-9130

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Ryder’s Bar & Grill Dance Hall 7911 Hwy 1431 W.

Granite Shoals, Texas830-598-8232

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Poodie’s Hilltop 22308 Hwy 71WSpicewood, Texas

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Joe’s Bar 107 W. Main St

Llano, Texas325-247-5500

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2nd AnnualThunder in the Dam!

AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY SCHOLaRSHIP BIKE RALLYfor the benefit of children of fallen soldiers

Full BarLive Music

KaraokeIndoor / Outdoor Venue

Pool TournamentsFriendly Service

Special Events

Fri. Sept 19th Karaoke with Courtney Reed

Sat. Sept 20th Colt Buckelew & Tiffany Valentine around 5pm

then it’s Kim & Her Bad Habits at 9pm!Come out and enjoy live music, great food,

raffled goodies

At the Intersection of HWY 29 & CR 301in Buchanan Dam!

Open 7 Days a week from 12pm-2am

512- 793-2725

www.bdbeachclub.com

Gary Delz is the owner of Delzhaus Entertainment Agency, a music and special events promotion and production company, based in Marble Falls since 1995. He is a retired 30 year Texas Music drummer, recording artist and promoter, who lives on his farm near Marble Falls. He writes independent music columns to better educate music fans on our area history and artists. His company that was founded in 1995 specializes in promoting everything from area festivals to fund-raiser golf and softball tournaments. For more information on Gary Delz the artist see www.powertrio.com . There are also Facebook pages for both Gary personally and Delzhaus Entertainment Agency.

The Agency can be reached by email at Delzhaus@yahoo.com

Luckenbach Dance Hall

sometimes it’s a simple lone songwriter on a stool, a duet, a trio, or it may be a five or six piece full band, take the time to get out and see these folks in your local area and support them.

As Live and Loud continues to grow we will bring our readers the most current updates on trending artists who are appearing on our local scenes and it will include all genres of Texas Music. If there are bands you are seeing that you feel noteworthy of praise, drop us an email and bring it to our atten-tion. We could drive 1000 miles a weekend and never be able to catch every show going on out this way.

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Festival & Rodeo Committees:Festivals and Rodeos featur-

ing live music are a big part of our Hill Country heritage. Ask us about the special pricing

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Local Artists / Bands & Live Music Venues of the Texas Hill Country

Featured Artist:Cadillac Gypsies

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Live & Loud Magazine is your source for finding musicians and bands, local artists

who play in the Texas Hill Country. We also bring live music venues to you so that you can venture out and enjoy all the live and local entertainment our great slice of

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Live Music Scene of The Hill Country & Highland Lakes Areas

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Texas music lives in the Texas Hill Country!

From traditional country to alterna-tive rock, if it’s live music in the Hill

Country it belongs in Live & Loud Magazine! We would love to have

your band or venue listed in our pages and on our website, along with

your schedules in our events calen-dar. For information on getting

listed, or to place a full color ad in the magazine.