Glenna Bell: Calendar

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Houston.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town, so Jimmy and I decided to make it official, and I'll be sitting in regularly this summer.  A variety of good players from bands around town often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself at http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Check out the Pizzitola's Web site at http://www.pizzitolas.com

Hear tracks from Jimmy Pizzitola's new release at http://www.poetontherun.net

Friday, September 10th, 2010

The Americana Music Conference

I will be spending a few days in Nashville, getting the new album set up for release just after the Americana music conference.  Stay tuned . . .

Friday, September 24th, 2010

90.3 WXLV Radio

I'll be joining Theo Anderson on his Wild Blue Yonder show via telephone on September 24, when we'll be talking all about the making of Perfectly Legal and playing some songs, too.  Theo is quite the Renaissance man, both a radio host and a critically-acclaimed photographer, who did me the honor of spending a day in the Pennsylvania wilds, taking the gorgeous pictures that you see on my new album cover!  Check out more of Theo's work at www.theoanderson.com and y'all come!

Friday, October 1st, 2010

The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe

The last time that I played Wrecks Bell's legendary folk venue in the breezy, coastal town of Galveston, Texas was about five years ago when I was just getting started.  I was thrilled to open for Hayes Carll and then to be part of the annual Townes Van Zandt tribute on New Year's Day, when singer songwriters from far and wide show up to pay respects and play a favorite Townes tune or two.  Wrecks and Townes were good friends and musical collaborators.  Wrecks liked my performance--he gave me a t-shirt and a compliment.  That meant a lot, coming from someone with his musical background, for he's seen a great deal of talent come through the Old Quarter through the years.  I'll be sharing the evening with someone yet to be booked.  I will post more details as soon as I hear.  I highly recommend this show.  Everybody should go the Old Quarter at least once in a lifetime.  Sadly, these kind of old-school listening rooms are a dying breed.  Y'all come!

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Heights Live Listening Room Series

I just got word that I'm playing a great new listening room series called Heights Live! in the historic Houston Heights.  It will be a song swap with Freddie Krc, who is a member of the Texas Music Hall of Fame, founder of the Explosives, and a long-time drummer with Jerry Jeff Walker's band.  He has appeared on over a hundred albums with such diverse artists as Carole King, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, and Roky Erickson, and he played drums with Doug Sahm and B.W. Stevenson, amongst many others.  Since 1998, Freddie Steady has been the only Texas songwriter signed to a publshing deal with the legendary team of Leiber & Stoller.  Read more about his fascinating life and check out music at the Fat Pete record label Web site:   http://www.fatpete.com/artists/freddie_steady_krc.php

Some recent Heights Live! performances include Austin-based Americana touring acts, Rosie Flores, Adam Carroll, Walt Wilkins, Andrew Hardin, Graham Wilkinson, Jason Eady, and more.  

Here's a little write up about the three impressive women behind the scenes:  

"Three ladies who love live music wanted to promote the music scene in Houston. We started a non-profit (Greater Houston Music Alliance) to raise awareness of the scene to benefit local musicians, but also to attract touring artists to schedule shows here. We were contacted by the minister of Heights Presbyterian Church, Mark Downs, to start a music series. Mark used to play with the Indigo Girls, and he personally built the listening room / music hall. Through this series, artists have approached us to book shows - hence our agency "Now Hear This!"  We are building great relationships that we wouldn't have had otherwise, and that will help with our vision.  And,we're having fun."  

And that's what it's all about.  I guarantee that you'll have some fun, too, if you join Freddie Krc and me on October 2 for a family friendly show in a warmly intimate, acoustically balanced atmosphere.  All performances are BYOB, and snacks and set-ups are available for purchase.

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

The Nelson City Dance Hall

I'm excited about performing in Rick Star's Homegrown Americana Live Series, which will be available for downloads on Airplay Direct.  The Nelson City Dance Hall is a terrific location for a radio broadcast, just west of romantic San Antonio, Texas; it's an old dance hall with a live audience.  My kind of place.  

I met Rick at a Texas music event in Austin a few years ago when he was the Operations Manager for KFAN-KNAF in Fredericksburg, Texas, which he helped shape into one of the country’s most influential Americana stations, reporting to both the Americana Airplay Chart, FMQB’s Triple A Chart and the Texas Music Chart.  Recently, Rick has been named President of Homegrown Americana Radio Consulting, Inc., which is a company providing programming, content, production, marketing and technical consulting to stations and networks.  Rick has observed that “Americana is what’s happening in radio. It’s what listeners want and it’s what stations want. I’m proud to say that this format is taking over creatively and in the market. It’s an exciting time for this great music.”  

And I am proud to say that I will be a part of Rick's vibrant new series, devoted to furthering this burgeoning genre of music they call "Americana."  Y'all come!  

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Bohemeos

It will be good to get back to Bohemeos, my neighborhood music venue over in the ol' Segundo Barrio of Houston's east side.  I was invited to share the evening by the folk rock, minimalist, indie act, Steve and Mel, and I'm sure it will be a "bohemian" time for all.  A nice transition back to Houston from my recent excursion in Greenwich Village.  Y'all come!

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Avant Garden Social Patio, Bar, Lounge

There's no place like home -- I'm anxious to get back to Houston from NYC to resume Wednesday evenings with Jimmy Pizzitola at the popular night spot, Avant Garden on the Westheimer curve in Houston's Montrose arts district.  We kicked it off there in May, and it really is turning out to be a lot of fun with a strong audience of people who are into songs.  While I've been away, Jimmy's been performing with a talented cello player and a violinist, and I'm really looking forward to hearing them together for the first time.  Jimmy's repertoire includes some of my favorites by Sam Baker, Del Reeves, and Blaze Foley, as well as the GREAT originals from his new album, Poet on the Run.  The famous music critic, Joe Nick Patoski recently wrote, "I'm digging the Jimmy P... he covers Blaze great, but it's his songs that close the deal for me.  Between the sentimental romance and the vivid imagery in Poet On The Run, Jimmy P.'s got it going on" (March 5, 2010).  I agree wholeheartedly.  In fact, Poet on the Run is on my list of "top albums ever recorded."  No kidding.  It's really THAT GOOD.  Check out Jimmy's site and listen to some tracks at http://www.poetontherun.net . . .

At the Avant Garden shows, I'll be doing songs from my forthcoming release, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder, as well as some Johnny Cash covers like Get Rhythm and Sunday Morning Coming Down, plus a few by Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, Sr. and whoever else I might decide to throw into the mix.  This will be a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME, but it is a good idea to call ahead just to make sure that we'll be there because every now and then they book private parties on Wednesday evenings.  Y'all come!

ABOUT AVANTE GARDEN:  Avant Garden has been a mainstay of the Houston arts scene for years, and the New York Times named it one of the top "must visit" venues in Houston. 

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Landmark River Oaks 3 Movie Theater

My song, "La Casa Que Yo Amo" (The Road Less Traveled, 2008), is featured in the independent film, Playing House, a UV Lite Production shot in Los Angeles.  The movie is a thriller, directed and co-written by Tom Vaughan.  

Here's the synopsis:  In order to afford their dream house, two newlyweds ask their best friend to move in with them.  It proves a dangerous decision when their friend brings home a stunning temptress who will do anything to achieve her own dark idea of the American dream.

It's going to be a lot of fun to "go Hollywood" for a night at the Houston premier!  I'm really looking forward to hearing myself on the big screen!! Hah!

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Houston.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town, so Jimmy and I decided to make it official, and I'll be sitting in regularly this summer.  A variety of good players from bands around town often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself athttp://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Check out the Pizzitola's Web site at http://www.pizzitolas.com

Hear tracks from Jimmy Pizzitola's new release at http://www.poetontherun.net

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Avant Garden Social Patio, Bar, Lounge

There's no place like home -- I'm anxious to get back to Houston from NYC to resume Wednesday evenings with Jimmy Pizzitola at the popular night spot, Avant Garden on the Westheimer curve in Houston's Montrose arts district.  We kicked it off there in May, and it really is turning out to be a lot of fun with a strong audience of people who are into songs.  While I've been away, Jimmy's been performing with a talented cello player and a violinist, and I'm really looking forward to hearing them together for the first time.  Jimmy's repertoire includes some of my favorites by Sam Baker, Del Reeves, and Blaze Foley, as well as the GREAT originals from his new album, Poet on the Run.  The famous music critic, Joe Nick Patoski recently wrote, "I'm digging the Jimmy P... he covers Blaze great, but it's his songs that close the deal for me.  Between the sentimental romance and the vivid imagery in Poet On The Run, Jimmy P.'s got it going on" (March 5, 2010).  I agree wholeheartedly.  In fact, Poet on the Run is on my list of "top albums ever recorded."  No kidding.  It's really THAT GOOD.  Check out Jimmy's site and listen to some tracks at http://www.poetontherun.net . . .

At the Avant Garden shows, I'll be doing songs from my forthcoming release, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder, as well as some Johnny Cash covers like Get Rhythm and Sunday Morning Coming Down, plus a few by Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, Sr. and whoever else I might decide to throw into the mix.  This will be a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME, but it is a good idea to call ahead just to make sure that we'll be there because every now and then they book private parties on Wednesday evenings.  Y'all come!

ABOUT AVANTE GARDEN:  Avant Garden has been a mainstay of the Houston arts scene for years, and the New York Times named it one of the top "must visit" venues in Houston. 

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Houston.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town, so Jimmy and I decided to make it official, and I'll be sitting in regularly this summer.  A variety of good players from bands around town often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself athttp://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Check out the Pizzitola's Web site at http://www.pizzitolas.com

Hear tracks from Jimmy Pizzitola's new release at http://www.poetontherun.net

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Avant Garden Social Patio, Bar, Lounge

There's no place like home -- I'm anxious to get back to Houston from NYC to resume Wednesday evenings with Jimmy Pizzitola at the popular night spot, Avant Garden on the Westheimer curve in Houston's Montrose arts district.  We kicked it off there in May, and it really is turning out to be a lot of fun with a strong audience of people who are into songs.  While I've been away, Jimmy's been performing with a talented cello player and a violinist, and I'm really looking forward to hearing them together for the first time.  Jimmy's repertoire includes some of my favorites by Sam Baker, Del Reeves, and Blaze Foley, as well as the GREAT originals from his new album, Poet on the Run.  The famous music critic, Joe Nick Patoski recently wrote, "I'm digging the Jimmy P... he covers Blaze great, but it's his songs that close the deal for me.  Between the sentimental romance and the vivid imagery in Poet On The Run, Jimmy P.'s got it going on" (March 5, 2010).  I agree wholeheartedly.  In fact, Poet on the Run is on my list of "top albums ever recorded."  No kidding.  It's really THAT GOOD.  Check out Jimmy's site and listen to some tracks at http://www.poetontherun.net . . .

At the Avant Garden shows, I'll be doing songs from my forthcoming release, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder, as well as some Johnny Cash covers like Get Rhythm and Sunday Morning Coming Down, plus a few by Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, Sr. and whoever else I might decide to throw into the mix.  This will be a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME, but it is a good idea to call ahead just to make sure that we'll be there because every now and then they book private parties on Wednesday evenings.  Y'all come!

ABOUT AVANTE GARDEN:  Avant Garden has been a mainstay of the Houston arts scene for years, and the New York Times named it one of the top "must visit" venues in Houston. 

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

I'll be in New York City through mid August, finalizing the new album for your listening pleasure.  Stay tuned . . .

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

90.3 WXLV Radio Studios

The pre-release party with Big Kev will spill over into the Free Form show with Ralph Drake.  Both of these radio hosts have been so supportive of my music.  It will be a pleasure to join them on their shows.  We will be spinning tracks from Perfectly Legal, talking about the making of the album, and I'll play a song or two live on the air.  Y'all come!

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

90.3 WXLV Radio Studios

It will be so much fun to join Big Kev in the studio where we'll be throwing a pre-release party for my new album, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder.  Big Kev is the Music Director at this college radio station in Pennsylvania about an hour and a half from New York City, and his popular show, The Big Country Revue, features a variety of Americana artists every week, plus touring acts such as Paul Thorn, Hayes Carll, Chuck Meade of BR549 fame, Raul Malo of the Mavericks, and so many more.  This week it will be the inimitable Glenna Bell, live and wired.  Big Kev is a bigger than life character I met in Nashvile a couple of years ago.  Some would even call him a giant among men--he stands a full six feet nine inches tall and sports a thick Bronx accent!  And there is never  a dull moment with Big Kev.  He even inspired me to write a tribute song to immortalize him in verse:  A little Big Kev just ain't enough . . . goes the refrain, which has become the theme song for The Big Country Revue!  Don't miss this one--tune in online or on the dial if you're in the Lehigh Valley area.  And give us a call at the studio line:  610-799-4141 wherever you may be.  What's a party without YOU, my dear friend.  Don't be a stranger, now.  Y'all come!

Monday, August 9th, 2010

WDVR 89.7 FM Radio

I am really looking forward to appearing on Thom Wodock's alt country show, Common Thread!  Thom plays a selection of bands and performers like The Mekons, X, Alejandro Escovedo, The Waco Brothers, Kelly Hogan, Uncle Tupelo, Steve Earle, Chris Mills, Emmylou Harris, Drive By Truckers, Neko Case and on and on, and WDVR is the home of the Heartlands Hayride, which is the only regularly scheduled Country Music Show performed before a live audience in the Northeast every Saturday night from 6 to 8 pm. Heartlands Hayride was created to foster, encourage, and actively promote the musical arts.  I hope that you will tune in online on Monday, August 9, or on the dial if you are in the Delaware/Lehigh Valley of New Jersey/Pennsylvania.  And you are invited to call in during the show; in fact, WDVR encourages it:  "In the often-voiced, unsolicited opinion of our dedicated listeners, 'WDVR is a rare breath of fresh air in the cookie cutter sameness of today's radio landscape."  God bless non-commercial radio!  Y'all come!!

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Houston.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town, so Jimmy and I decided to make it official, and I'll be sitting in regularly this summer.  A variety of good players from bands around town often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself athttp://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Check out the Pizzitola's Web site at http://www.pizzitolas.com

Hear tracks from Jimmy Pizzitola's new release at http://www.poetontherun.net

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

McGonigel's Mucky Duck

I just got a very special invitation from someone whose song writing I have admired since I was a teenager:  the legendary Shake Russell!  It will be a song swap at the Mucky Duck, the first in a series that Shake will be hosting at this landmark folk/acoustic venue, and besides Shake and me, there will be Kelly McGuire, "an award-winning Texas singer songwriter."  Put this one on your calendar of not-to-be-missed shows in Houston.  In case you didn't know, Shake wrote "Deep in the West," which was recorded by Waylon Jennings and his wife, Jessi Colter.  He also wrote another one of my favorites, "You've Got a Lover," which Ricky Skaggs took to the top of the Country Music Chart in the 1980s.  And he has written A LOT more great songs.  A genuine troubadour.  I am honored, and I hope that you will be there if you can.  Y'all come!

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Houston.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town, so Jimmy and I decided to make it official, and I'll be sitting in regularly this summer.  A variety of good players from bands around town often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself athttp://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Check out the Pizzitola's Web site at http://www.pizzitolas.com

Hear tracks from Jimmy Pizzitola's new release at http://www.poetontherun.net

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Avant Garden Social Patio, Bar, Lounge

I've been enjoying playing with Jimmy Pizzitola on Wednesday evenings at the popular night spot, Avant Garden on the Westheimer curve in Houston's Montrose arts district.  We kicked it off there in May, and it really is turning out to be a lot of fun with a strong audience of people who are into songs.  Jimmy's been playing some of my favorites by Sam Baker, Del Reeves, and Blaze Foley, as well as the GREAT originals from his new album, Poet on the Run.  The famous music critic, Joe Nick Patoski recently wrote, "I'm digging the Jimmy P... he covers Blaze great, but it's his songs that close the deal for me.  Between the sentimental romance and the vivid imagery in Poet On The Run, Jimmy P.'s got it going on" (March 5, 2010).  I agree wholeheartedly.  In fact, Poet on the Run is on my list of "top albums ever recorded."  No kidding.  It's really THAT GOOD.  Check out Jimmy's site and listen to some tracks at http://www.poetontherun.net . . .

At the Avant Garden shows, I've been playing songs from my forthcoming release, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love, and Murder, as well as some Johnny Cash covers like Get Rhythm and Sunday Morning Coming Down, plus a few by Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, Sr. and whoever else I might decide to throw into the mix.  I am really enjoying this chance to work more with Jimmy, who produced three of the songs on Perfectly Legal and who will also accompany me at Avant Garden on drums and keyboards.  This will be a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME, but it is a good idea to call ahead just to make sure that we'll be there because every now and then they book private parties on Wednesday evenings.  Y'all come!

ABOUT AVANTE GARDEN:  Avant Garden has a relaxed atmosphere, and the summer months are really pleasant in the evenings out on the patio in the breeze under the old shade trees, where you can hear us playing and singing in the adjacent downstairs room.  Avant Garden is situated in a historic two-story house that has been very tastefully designed to create an intimate, romantic feel.  It has been a mainstay of the Houston arts scene for years, and the New York Times named it one of the top "must visit" venues in Houston. 

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Houston.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town, so Jimmy and I decided to make it official, and I'll be sitting in regularly this summer.  A variety of good players from bands around town often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself athttp://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Check out the Pizzitola's Web site at http://www.pizzitolas.com

Hear tracks from Jimmy Pizzitola's new release at http://www.poetontherun.net

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Avant Garden Social Patio, Bar, Lounge

I've been enjoying playing with Jimmy Pizzitola on Wednesday evenings at the popular night spot, Avant Garden on the Westheimer curve in Houston's Montrose arts district.  We kicked it off there in May, and it really is turning out to be a lot of fun with a strong audience of people who are into songs.  Jimmy's been playing some of my favorites by Sam Baker, Del Reeves, and Blaze Foley, as well as the GREAT originals from his new album, Poet on the Run.  The famous music critic, Joe Nick Patoski recently wrote, "I'm digging the Jimmy P... he covers Blaze great, but it's his songs that close the deal for me.  Between the sentimental romance and the vivid imagery in Poet On The Run, Jimmy P.'s got it going on" (March 5, 2010).  I agree wholeheartedly.  In fact, Poet on the Run is on my list of "top albums ever recorded."  No kidding.  It's really THAT GOOD.  Check out Jimmy's site and listen to some tracks at http://www.poetontherun.net . . .

At the Avant Garden shows, I've been playing songs from my forthcoming release, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love, and Murder, as well as some Johnny Cash covers like Get Rhythm and Sunday Morning Coming Down, plus a few by Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, Sr. and whoever else I might decide to throw into the mix.  I am really enjoying this chance to work more with Jimmy, who produced three of the songs on Perfectly Legal and who will also accompany me at Avant Garden on drums and keyboards.  This will be a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME, but it is a good idea to call ahead just to make sure that we'll be there because every now and then they book private parties on Wednesday evenings.  Y'all come!

ABOUT AVANTE GARDEN:  Avant Garden has a relaxed atmosphere, and the summer months are really pleasant in the evenings out on the patio in the breeze under the old shade trees, where you can hear us playing and singing in the adjacent downstairs room.  Avant Garden is situated in a historic two-story house that has been very tastefully designed to create an intimate, romantic feel.  It has been a mainstay of the Houston arts scene for years, and the New York Times named it one of the top "must visit" venues in Houston. 

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Houston.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town, so Jimmy and I decided to make it official, and I'll be sitting in regularly this summer.  A variety of good players from bands around town often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for supper one Thursday evening or for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself at http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Check out the Pizzitola's Web site at http://www.pizzitolas.com

Hear tracks from Jimmy Pizzitola's new release at http://www.poetontherun.net

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Avant Garden Social Patio, Bar, Lounge

I'm excited about doing a residency with Jimmy Pizzitola at Houston's popular night spot, Avant Garden on the Westheimer curve in Houston's Montrose arts district.  We kicked it off there in May, and it really is turning out to be a lot of fun with a strong audience of people who are into songs.  Jimmy's been playing some of my favorites by Sam Baker, Del Reeves, and Blaze Foley, as well as the GREAT originals from his new album, Poet on the Run.  The famous music critic, Joe Nick Patoski recently wrote, "I'm digging the Jimmy P... he covers Blaze great, but it's his songs that close the deal for me.  Between the sentimental romance and the vivid imagery in Poet On The Run, Jimmy P.'s got it going on" (March 5, 2010).  I agree wholeheartedly.  In fact, Poet on the Run is on my list of "top albums ever recorded."  No kidding.  It's really THAT GOOD.  Check out Jimmy's site and listen to some tracks at http://www.poetontherun.net . . .

At the Avant Garden shows, I'll be playing songs from my forthcoming release, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love, and Murder, as well as some Johnny Cash covers like Get Rhythm and Sunday Morning Coming Down, plus a few by Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, Sr. and whoever else I might decide to throw into the mix.  I am really enjoying this chance to work more with Jimmy, who produced three of the songs on Perfectly Legal and who will also accompany me at Avant Garden on drums and keyboards.  This will be a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME, but it is a good idea to call ahead just to make sure that we'll be there because every now and then they book private parties on Wednesday evenings.  Y'all come!

ABOUT AVANTE GARDEN:  Avant Garden has a relaxed atmosphere, and the summer months are really pleasant in the evenings out on the patio in the breeze under the old shade trees, where you can hear us playing and singing in the adjacent downstairs room.  Avant Garden is situated in a historic two-story house that has been very tastefully designed to create an intimate, romantic feel.  It has been a mainstay of the Houston arts scene for years, and the New York Times named it one of the top "must visit" venues in Houston.  

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

The Broken Spoke

My friend and fellow songwriter, Matt McDonald, invited me to join him again at one of Houston's newer venues, The Broken Spoke over on the recently revamped Washington Avenue strip.  Don't let the name confuse you.  When I first heard of the place, I thought it would be what one would naturally imagine in Texas -- the old wagon wheel sign out front with the "broken spoke."  But, in fact, this is a Belgian cafe with good food (including fresh clams!) and a romantic ambience that is comfortable and yet not stuffy or high brow.  Check out the moderately-priced menu on their Web site.  And check out Matt, too.  His music mesmerized me the last time I heard him!  Here's a link to his site: http://www.myspace.com/mattmcdonaldsmusic

Y'all come!

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

The Broken Spoke

My friend and fellow songwriter, Matt McDonald, invited me to sit in with him at one of Houston's newer venues, The Broken Spoke over on the recently revamped Washington Avenue strip.  Don't let the name confuse you.  When I first heard of the place, I thought it would be what one would naturally imagine in Texas -- the old wagon wheel sign out front with the "broken spoke."  But, in fact, this is a Belgian cafe with very good food and atmosphere.  I think the idea of the broken spoke relates more to cycling, which is the direction the new Heights seems to be heading--condo's, SUV's, and a bunch of health conscious folks who are on that "upwardly mobile" track.  Check out the reasonably-priced menu on their Web site, and stop by Tuesday evening if you're in the area.  Matt and I will be playing and singing up a storm, and it should be a really good time for all.  Y'all come! 

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

American Consumer Consortium Headquarters

It's time again for one of my favorite events -- the annual puppet show by the AMAZING Natali Leduc -- on the East Side.  Here's a copy of the invitation . . .  Y'all come!

"Please join us for an evening of compelling puppets, meaningful music, and food (hopefully flavorsome food) on Saturday April 3^rd, starting at 6:30pm. Another wonderful free event at the American Consumer Consortium Headquarters.

Florville and Courval

This PUPPET show is based on the Marquis de Sade’s short story “Florville and Courval,” written around 1778 while the Marquis was imprisoned in the Bastille. Do not expect obscenity… Rather: beautiful psychological disturbance.

Music by GLENNA BELL and JIMMY PIZZITOLA - and maybe by Iron Maiden (they have not confirmed yet)

We are honored that Glenna accepted to sing at our headquarters once again. Her songs “speak” Texan better than a longhorn and the lone star put together, yet they also have a universal appeal (you can have a glimpse at her wondrous voice on her website: www.glennabell.com)

Jimmy is also returning to the American Consumer Consortium headquarters, now with a freshly pressed CD under the 6 strings: “Poet on the run” (soon on 8-tracks)… follow his itinerary (and look at Glenna’s dog) on: www.poetontherun.net

It’s a BYOC event (BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR), you might also consider bringing your own beverage and your own ideas– if you stick long enough, you might get some free food!

It will be an outdoor event if the weather is nice, if it’s not, we’ll bring it indoors.

Oh! I want to go but how do I get there? Be it by bicycle, car, foot, truck, airplane, elephant ride, magic carpet, etc. you can access the American Consumer Consortium Headquarters:

341 N. Hutcheson (Houston, TX 77003) (You can send us letters now!)

Corner of York and Navigation, entrance on North Hutcheson (side street)

From I-10: exit Waco. Go South on Waco, it will turn into Hirsch, then into York. Take a left on Navigation, then take a right on the very first street: North Hutcheson. Fence, gate, red mailbox, weird bicycle contraption falling apart on your right hand side: you are there!

From I-45 (South or North): exit Scott. Turn left on Scott (you will be going North). Scott will turn into York. Turn right on Navigation and right again on the very first street: North Hutcheson. Fence, gate, red mailbox, weird bicycle contraption falling apart on your right hand side: you are there!

For more information, do not hesitate to call: 713-227-7031."

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Opah! Wine and Coffee Bar

During SXSW in Austin, I'll be doing a live radio broadcast hosted by Big Kev Ploghoft of WXLV radio in Pennsylvania in a line-up of Texas and Americana acts, including Ray Wylie Hubbard, Tommy Shannon who played with Stevie Ray Vaughn, Elizabeth Cook, Roky Erickson of the Thirteenth Floor Elevators, Jimmy Pizzitola and more.  The recordings will also be archived at Texas Tech, and there are various other sponsors involved.  This event will be open to the public.  Check out the Opah! Web site and the Austin Chronicle for other artists and time slots.  Y'all come!

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

The Continental Club

I'll be playing the first annual Cash Bash at the Continental Club here in Houston this year after playing the one at the Continental Club in Austin for the last two years in a row.  There'll be a line-up of GREAT Texas acts.  A guaranteed good time . . .  Check out the Web site at www.johnnycashbash.com

Y'all come!

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Backstage Recording Studio

Producer Big Kev Ploghoft and I will be wrapping up my new release, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love, and Death, at Backstage Recording Studio in New Jersey, about thirty minutes from Manhattan.  The EP will feature seven songs, four originals and three covers, and they're sounding GREAT.  Stay tuned for release dates and previews to be posted here on the official Glenna Bell web site in 2010!  

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

90.3 WXLV FM Radio

I want to encourage you to tune in to one of my favorite radio shows that I try not to miss on Saturday afternoons, Rough Draft--Freeform Radio with host, Ralph Drake, whose taste in music I have come to admire through his showcasing of some of the most talented acts I've ever heard.  I've loved some of them for years, such as Johnny Cash who was also a personal friend of Ralph's, and others are acts such as Wheezer, whom I've recently discovered through Ralph's show.  I must say that I am honored to be a guest on Rough Draft, and I certainly hope that you will tune in on Saturday, January 9, just after my appearance on Big Kev's Big Country Review--up high in the beautiful state of snowy Pennsylvania.  Listen online if you're not in PA, and y'all come!

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

90.3 WXLV FM Radio

I'm looking forward to being Big Kev's guest on his popular Americana radio show, The Big Country Revue. I'll be on and off the air between noon and three o'clock Saturday afternoon, so plan to tune in online if you're not in the Allentown, PA area. And by all means, call in to say hello or request a song. The more the merrier, as the saying goes. Y'all come!

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

90.3 WXLV Radio Studios

During November and December, I'll be wrapping up the new release that I've been recording all year with Big Kev Ploghoft up on the East Coast. The songs are really sounding good, and the scheduled release date is Spring 2010. I will keep you posted.  Y'all come!

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Rudyard's Pub

I’ve been invited to play a show with Texas Troubador Jimmy Pizzitola from Houston, and "indie/americana/alternative" artist, Rebecca Pronsky from Brooklyn, NYC. Check out their music at www.myspace.com/jimmypizzitola and at www.myspace.com/rebeccapronsky. I’ll kick off the evening at about 10 o’clock and will play ’til about 11; then I’ll be hanging around Rudz just enjoying the music, food, and festive atmosphere as we all prepare to ring in another new year. I’d love to see you, fellow Houstonians, so y’all come!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Boheme

I LOVE Christmas, and it's time to pull out the ol' mistletoe and Christmas songs for this really GREAT holiday event, hosted by radio personality, Zoolander, from one of Houston's biggest commercial stations, 104 KRBE, at one of Houston's hottest new venues, Boheme.  It's an intimate space with a chic vibe, plus wine, beer and cool drinks. (They had a Michael Jackson tribute event there earlier this year that was PACKED.)

Each performer for this event is doing a few Christmas or holiday-ish songs.  Kady Malloy, who was a semifinalist on American Idol, is performing. They also have Low Man’s Joe and Versecity, popular local bands, and a dance trio. All the performers are donating their time to benefit the Osito Foundation, which gives teddy bears to kids with HIV/AIDS. They will be there taking donations, etc. Having KRBE participate will give it tons of visibility.  And the Houston Chronicle music editor, Joey Guerra, who named The Road Less Traveled album of the year for 2008 will also plugging it via the Chronicle.

This will be a lot of fun for a very good cause.  Y'all come!

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Houston Community College, Pinemont Campus

I'll be performing several songs from my new release, scheduled for January 2010, at this big event that will showcase the award-winning essays by students of the Northeast College. The evening is funded by an endowment for the arts -- CAFE, Cultural Arts for Everyone -- and is open to the public. Y'all come!

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

This fall, I'll be in the studio, recording the last tracks for my new release, scheduled for January of 2010; then, the rest of the autumn months will be devoted to mixing, mastering, and manufacturing. I'll keep you posted on shows that might come up along the way, but the rest of the year will focus on the new album, produced by Americana Radio Personality, Big Kev Ploghoft, and recorded at WXLV radio studios in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. In mid-September, Theo Anderson at http://www.theoanderson.com took my pictures for the cover in the wilds of PA, and they look amazing. The songs are sounding GREAT, too, so get ready . . . Y'all come!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Avant Garden (Helios)

I'm looking forward to a good show with my friend and fellow Houstonian, Matt McDonald, at one of Houston's landmark venues, Avant Garden (formerly Helios) on the Westheimer curve in Houston's hip Montrose arts district. Avant Garden is an intimate, low-key coffee house/bar where many of Houston's finest acts have played through the years. It will be good to be back, and I hope you will join us. Check out Matt's music at http://www.myspace.com/macsonix
Y'all come!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Americana Music Association Conference

I'm looking forward to a big week in Nashville during the Americana Music Association's annual conference. I'll be posting more on this in the near future. Y'all come!

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Jim Thorpe Old Jail Museum

I am excited about the the upcoming photo shoot for my new album with acclaimed photographer, Theo Anderson, at the historic jail in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Nearly ten years ago, I read a ghost story about the place, best known for its gallows where seven of the Molly Maguires miners were executed, and I never dreamed that I would be photographed in this mysterious and breathtaking location. Jim Thorpe is a gorgeous town, nestled amidst the Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania, and will be the perfect setting for the shoot. And Mr. Anderson's contribution will certainly be an honor. To check out his work, visit http://www.theoanderson.com
Y'all come!

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Channel 39 TV, Houston

Tune in for the Houston Press Music Awards one-hour documentary on Channel 39 in Houston and surrounding areas. It will air Sunday, September 6 from 2-3 p.m. with limited commercial interruption. There will only be three 2 minute commercial breaks in the entire show. Channel 39 filmed my performance and an interview at the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase at Dean's Credit Clothing in Downtown Houston back in July. It was a big day in cow town with all of Houston's finest acts showcasing their talent--everyone from Scarface to Glenna Bell. Y'all come!

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

WXLV Studios

I'll be continuing my recording project with producer, Big Kev, and the Gin Mill Kings . . . The album is due out in January of 2010. It's going to be a good one, another concept album with everything from a Sam Cooke song sung a capella to a full-blown, live version of my "Cougar Anthem" with the Gin Mills Kings backing me up . . . One track from the release will debut at the Americana Music Conference in Nashville in September. Y'all come!

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

WXLV 90.3 FM Roots! Radio

I'll be on the air bright and early with Americana Radio Personality, Chance Austin for the XLV drive-time morning show. This will be a special guest appearance, as Chance continues his search for a co-host to fill the shoes of Dawn Warner, who is now at a brand new AM station in State College, PA, home of Penn Sate U. I'm really looking forward to cutting up with Chance for a couple of hours, and I'll get to read the weather and news, too. Unfortunately, I won't be the permanent co-host for the show since I'm based in Houston, but it's going to be a fun day in PA. Y'all come!

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

WXLV Studios

I'll be in Pennsylvania for a week, continuing recording the new album with Producer Big Kev at the WXLV Studios . . . Scheduled for release in January 2010!

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Venue TBA--Downtown Houston

I am nominated for a Houston Press Music Award in the Best Folk category again this year. Please vote online in July at http://www.houstonpress.com
I'll post the venue and time as soon as I am notified. This will be a big day downtown with all of Houston's top bands showcasing their talent at a variety of venues. Y'all come!

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Boston

During July, I'll be continuing recording my new EP up East with producer, Big Kev Ploghoft, best known as syndicated Americana radio personality, His Royal Bigness. More details coming soon . . .

Friday, July 10th, 2009

KPFT 90.1 FM Radio

I'll be back on KPFT for the first time since last summer and am looking forward to hanging out with RadioActive hosts Phil and Rhonda as Lee Alexander and I preview some songs from our new recordings and promote our show at Rudyards. Everybody tune in at http://www.kpft.org and give us a call on the air just for kicks! Y'all come!

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Rudyards

I’m really looking forward to sharing this evening with critically-acclaimed songwriter, Lee Alexander. We’re both nominated for the Houston Press "Best Folk" award for 2009. To check out Lee’s music, please visit http://www.myspace.com/alexanderlee
The late-night act will be Permanent Delight. I haven't heard them yet, but they're described as "Radio Head influenced." Y'all come!

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Wildman Steve Radio Network

I just got word that the interview I did for Big Kev's syndicated Motel Time Series during South by Southwest in Austin will be airing tonight (Wednesday, July 8) at 8 p.m. CST on the Wildman Steve Radio Network. You can listen by going to http://www.wildmansteve.com or if you're not able to be near a computer this evening, you can also check it out online at http://www.thealternateroot.com along with a feature on Paul Thorn and LOTS more, including audio and video of some of the top artists in Americana music today. Y'all come!

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

America on Wheels Museum

While I'm in Pennsylvania, recording my EP with Producer Big Kev Ploghoft, I'll play the 90.3 XLV's Freedom Fest with Tavern Tan, The Druckenmillers, Kerri Powers and Brian Molnair in Allentown. Girls, Guns, and Glory, who were named Boston's #1 Band for 2008, will also be making an appearance, and we might even perform a song together since we'll be recording together all morning on the 5th. What fun! Y'all come!

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

WXLV Roots FM 90.3 Radio

I'm really looking forward to playing for a studio audience in a live broadcast on one of my favorite Americana radio shows, "Dawn's Country Brunch" with Dawn Warner. I hope that you will tune in at http://www.wxlv.org. And give us a call on the air. Y'all come!

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Cafe 210

Penn State here I come! Bringing a whole lotta Texas your way . . .

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

WXLV Roots FM 90.3 Studios

The Gin Mill Kings will be backing me on my new EP. Let the recording continue . . . Soon, you'll be hearing a collection of new songs from Texas, recorded live on the East Coast. These Jersey Boys really rock!

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Godfrey Daniels

I'll be sharing an evening of songs with Austin-based singer-songwriter, Brennen Leigh at Godfrey Daniels theater in Pennsylvania, and a lot more while I'm up East . . . Let the adventure unfold . . . Y'all come!

Here's a bit about Brennen Leigh, copied from her MySpace page:

"In just a few years, Leigh—alongside brother Seth Hulbert—has firmly established herself as one of the Lone Star State's premiere singers and songwriters. With her third full-length effort, Devil's on My Trail, Leigh is poised to take her time-honored, country-tinged sound to a whole new level. Leigh's approach is both astoundingly simple and wonderfully complex. Her sound is an intoxicating blend of raw talent, wily wit and bittersweet heartbreak—all touched by an affecting, uncommon grace. Indeed, Devil‚s on My Trail is steeped in the teary-eyed sound of '60s and 70's country music, buoyed by Leigh's affinity for early Dolly Parton, Gram Parsons and Roy Acuff recordings. Leigh's and Hulbert's love for music began at an early age via their father's record collection, which included everything from Asleep at the Wheel to Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. Dad also sang and played guitar. Effortless harmonies with brother Seth frame Leigh's high, lonesome vocal style, which recalls the best elements of Gillian Welch, Emmylou Harris, Tanya Tucker and Hank Williams, among others. One listen to Devil's on My Trail should hook fans of any age — instantly. Best to try it on live, in our intimate listening room."

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Rehearsal Studio

I'll be rehearsing with the Gin Mill Kings in the little studio at the edge of the Big Apple! Getting ready to continue recording the new EP in PA . . .

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Houston Medical Center

I had surgery on April 20, so the shows will be on hold for a little while as I recuperate. Nothing life-threatening, though--I will be back at it SOON, and I’ll keep you posted, as always. I should be playing in Pennsylvania/East Coast by the end of May . . .

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Houston Medical Center

I’m scheduled for surgery on April 20, so the shows will be on hold for a little while as I recuperate. Nothing life-threatening, though--I will be back at it SOON, and I’ll keep you posted, as always. I should be playing in Mineral Wells, Texas and up in Pennsylvania/East Coast by the end of May . . .

Monday, April 20th, 2009

The Houston Medical Center

I'm scheduled for surgery on this day, so the shows will be on hold for a little while as I recuperate. Nothing life-threatening, though--I"ll be back at it SOON, and I'll keep you posted, as always!

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

WXLV 90.1 FM Studios

I'll be continuing the recording of my new EP, produced by "Big Kev" of WXLV 90.1 FM radio in Pennsylvania!

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Dan Electro's

I'm really looking forward to playing South By Due East, Houston's alternative to Austin's South By Southwest, when I head home from Austin on the last day of SXSW. (Houston is "due east" of Austin on Interstate 10, thus the name of the festival.) I've heard really good things about this well-established and well-organized event, spearheaded by Guy Schwartz of The New Jack Hippies fame. Last year, Billy Block came in from Nashville and played drums with some of the bands. What a treat! No doubt, there will be great music and a GREAT time to be had by all at one of Houston's landmark music venues, Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, where Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) has been known to show up and jam, along with a few other "big names" through the years, including Kevin Costner, believe it or not! They'll also be filming this performance, and so I hope to see you in the audience on March 22. Y'all come!

Friday, March 20th, 2009

SXSW

During South by Southwest, I'll be playing an acoustic set at Threadgill's in a line-up of acts sponsored by my distributor, Burnside Distribution Corporation, in Portland, Oregon. This will be an all-day event, and a real hoot, no doubt, at Threadgill's right in the middle of all the SXSW mayhem! Y'all come.

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

SXSW Recording Session

During South By Southwest, I'll be in a recording session in Austin with WXLV Americana radio personality, Big Kev, and Americana Music Association Board Member, Fred Boenig. The line-up of acts to be recorded includes Audrey Auld, Gurf Morlix, Ray Wylie Hubbard, The Tejas Brothers, Glenna Bell, Dale Watson, Jesse Dayton, Rosie Flores, Chuck Mead, Raul Malo, Stone Canyon Boys, Al Moss, Sunny Sweeney, and Scott Miller.

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Backstage Recording Studio

I'm finishing my EP at the 

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Continental Club

I'll be playing the BIG Johnny Cash Bash at the first annual Cash Bash at the Continental Club here in Houston this year after playing it the last two years at the Continental Club in Austin. There'll be a whole line up of great acts doing Johnny Cash covers, as well as some original material, too. A guaranteed GOOD time. Y'all come!

Friday, February 27th, 2009

The Continental Club

I'll be one of the acts in this tribute to Johnny Cash, the third annual "Cash Bash" in Austin! Last year, I played this event to a sold out, standing room only crowd wearing black. Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash's piano player for two decades) joined me on stage, and it was quite a show. This year, I'll be up there with someone dear to me, Bob King of San Marcos, Texas. Rowdy Tijmes of Austin's KOOP radio is behind this event, which just gets bigger and better every year. Get tickets early 'cause this one has sold out for the last two years in a row. Johnny Cash, Austin, the Continental Club . . . a GUARANTEED good time! Y'all come!

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

NYC & PA

Through January, I'm spending time on the East Coast, rehearsing and recording some new songs with the charming little Gin Mill Kingz band, based in NJ at the edge of NYC. I'll post some of the recordings this Spring . . .

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

WXLV 90.3 FM Studios

I'll be spending some time rehearsing with the CHARMING NJ/NYC band, The Gin Mill Kingz, and recording with them up East at the WXLV studios in Pennsylvania. Please check back for song postings after the New Year!

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

WLVR 91.3 FM Radio

I'll be playing and singing live on the air on the "That Outlaw Thing" show with Americana radio personality, Ford Impala! Give us a call at 610-758-3913 and say "Happy Holidays" . . . Y'all come!

Friday, December 12th, 2008

WXLV 90.3 FM Radio

I'll enjoy this Friday afternoon with His Royal Bigness, radio personality Big Kev, at WXLV! "Where else can you hear Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson along with Jim Lauderdale, Allison Moorer, John Prine, and The Band?" AND Glenna Bell?? It's going to be a BIG weekend in Pennsylvania, so tune in online and join us for a good old-fashioned afternoon on the radio. Y'all come!

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Houston Community College

I'll be making a special appearance at this fine arts event sponsored by the Northeast College CAFE Project.

Friday, November 14th, 2008

San Marcos Convention Center

acoustic showcase at this BIG roots music event:

"The World United Music Festival, presented by the United States Entertainment Force (U.S.E.F.), in conjunction with the Roots Music Association, finds it’s home in beautiful San Marcos, Texas. Located between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is an ideal place for a festival of this size and magnitude with over hundreds of bands being connected to over 300 radio stations and industry labels. Not to mention major headliners to end each night with a bang. This seven stage, three-day event promises to be an historical event for musicians, industry heads, and the 100,000 festival attendees projected to attend. The Roots Music Association (RMA) researched and has chosen the top 200 independent music acts of hundreds of entries from around the world to showcase their talent.

The RMA Radio and Music Industry Convention will be held in the brand new convention center being built just minutes away from the festival. Seminars will be held Friday and Saturday with speakers addressing the ever-changing industry of radio and music production and it’s relationship with labels and the future of the music industry.
The Mayor and the city of San Marcos of gone to great lengths to accommodate this festival and convention. Also the governor has given his blessing and welcomes the U.S.E.F. to Texas. U.S.E.F. is a non-profit organization that helps the families of troops that are deployed over seas."

Friday, November 7th, 2008

KPFT 90.1 FM--Pacifica Radio

I'll be plugging the BIG Art Guys Silver Jubilee concert at Disovery on the Green, starting at 7 pm Friday, November 7! Tune in. Y'all come!

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Discovery Green Park--Downtown

Hear no Evil: The Art Guys Silver Jubilee Tribute Album is taking shape!

And there will be an “Art Guys Hear No Evil Silver Jubilee Tribute Album Concert and Variety Show” at Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston on November 7, 2008!! Featuring performances by 2 Star Symphony, Glenna Bell, Brave Combo, Ralph Carney, The Dark Bob, Dave Dove/Lucas Gorham, Jad Fair, Kanude, Loreta Kovacic, Ken Little, Deborah Moore, Jummy Pizzitola, Rockmore, Sonny Smith, and John “Red” Trower. Y'all come!

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

I'll be spending some time rehearsing with the talented Gin Mill Kingz in the cool little studio at the edge of NYC!!

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Gremillion & Co. Fine Art

special appearance -- fundraiser for Mildred's Umbrella Theater Co

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Sig's Lagoon

I'll be filming the television show, Midtown Live, at this great little record store right next to the Continental Club. FREE LONESTAR BEER -- Y'all come!

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

WXLV 90.3 FM Radio

I'll be appearing on a LIVE remote broadcast of "The Big Country Revue" with "Your Most Excellent Host....His Royal Bigness himself....The One The Only...Big Kev....on Roots 90.3 WXLV" in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania or you can listen on the Web at www.wxlv.org I'll be going on around 1:30-2 pm EST to play four songs, and then Bruce Robison will perform live on the air. Y'all come!

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Threadgill's Old #1

The Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference Weekend in Austin . . .

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Romeos Italian Patio

Texas Troubadour Jimmy Pizzitola and I will be playing outdoors to the pedestrian hordes who'll be converging on Austin for the Austin City Limits festival all weekend long. There'll be a line-up of good acts all day and into the night. My new album, The Road Less Traveled, will also be featured in the Hear Texas Here listening booth at Waterloo Records through ACL weekend. Please stop by and lend an ear. Y'all come!

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Romeos Italian Patio

Texas Troubadour Jimmy Pizzitola and I will be playing outdoors to the pedestrian hordes who'll be converging on Austin for the Austin City Limits festival all weekend long. There'll be a line-up of good acts all day and into the night. My new album, The Road Less Traveled, will also be featured in the Hear Texas Here listening booth at Waterloo Records through ACL weekend. Please stop by and lend an ear. Y'all come!

Friday, September 19th, 2008

The Nashville Palace

During the Americana Music Conference weekend -- I'll be playing the Gram Parson's Petition Project at the Nashville Palace. A very active and passionate group of music industry people are petitioning to induct Gram Parsons into the Country Music Hall of Fame. It is interesting that Gram's protege, Emmylou Harris, has already received this recognition, but Gram hasn't yet. Let's work together to change that. Y'all come!

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Bill's Tapes and Records

a line-up of great Texas acts at this FAMOUS independent music store that is the subject of the movie, The Last Record Store!

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Mojo Risin'

an evening of high-calibre original acoustic music by yours truly and Texas Troubador, Jimmy Pizzitola: http://www.myspace.com/jimmypizzitola

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Pizzitola's Barbeque

a GREAT setting for my kind of roots music -- like stepping back in time in the middle of modern-day Houston -- EXCELLENT barbeque, the BEST IN TOWN! with host, Texas Troubador Jimmy Pizzitola: http://www.myspace.com/jimmypizzitola

Monday, August 18th, 2008

The Big Top

We'll be filming the t.v. show, Midtown Live! Y'all come! (The Big Top is on the same block as the Continental Club and Sig's Lagoon record store.)

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Blancos

From Redneck Steve: "The 2nd Annual Honky Tonk Golf Classic is set to take place on Saturday August 16th. If you haven't heard about the one we had last year believe me when I tell you that it was the biggest hoot any of us can ever remembering happening. Whether you are a good golfer or if you have never played before it doesn't matter, women are welcome, and there is one kickass party at Blancos after the tournament. Larry Parcell and John Evans have just released details and are ready for y'all to sign up - there are limited spots available so do it now. $100 per player includes the golfing, a shirt, a koozie, lunch, and admission to the show at Blancos and a real kickass trophy if you win. It will be a 4 man best ball scramble and you can sign up individually or as a team. There will also be a washer tournament at Blancos after the golf tournament. Costs will be $50 for a 2 person team and includes admission to the show. If you play both golf and washers cost will be $110 total. If you just want to come to the show at Blancos it will be $15 at the door starting around 4pm. Bands that will be playing are The Romeo Dogs, The John Evans Band, The Honky Tonk Heroes, Wade Barfield, The John A Sanders Band, Sean Reefer & The Resin Valley Boys, Clay Farmer, Cody Kouba and others TBA. All proceeds will benefit Kevin Rath, the Honky Tonk Heroes' guitar player, who is fighting inoperable cancer. Items for a silent auction are being accepted. To sign up or if you have questions contact Larry Parcell at 713-582-3675 or at parcell2@aol.com." This will be a great event. Y'all come!

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Romeos Italian Restaurant

6:30-9 p.m. -- acoustic song swap with Texas Troubador, Jimmy Pizzitola, at this very popular Italian restaurant and music venue in the heart of Austin -- Y’all come!

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Mojo Risin'

song swap hosted by the talented and handsome Texas songwriter, Jimmy Pizzitola -- Y'all come!

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

KPIR 1420 AM Radio

This is a VERY popular live radio show!

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Amy Morris Photography

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Sugar Hill Studios

recording The Cougar Anthem with John Evans and Steve Christensen!

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Threadgill's Old #1

45-minute opening set!

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Sig's Lagoon Record Store

FREE BEER: in-store appearance -- song swap with Debbie Forrest: http://www.myspace.com/debbieforrest (Catch the big show next door at the Continental Club afterwards!)

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

KPFT 90.1 FM

Listen online! (Live Radio Appearance)

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Hard Eight BBQ--CANCELLED

family-style supper show

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Luling Barbeque & Bar--CANCELLED

with LL Cooper (Happy Hour) and John Egan at 9 pm and the Allen Brothers (featuring Matt Harlan and Jimmy Pizzitola) at Midnight!

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

KIX 92.9 FM Country--Clear Channel

Listen online to the radio interview with Larry T and three songs from the new album, The Road Less Traveled!

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Cactus Records

The Texas Tour continues with Jimmy Baldwin (http://www.jimmybmusic.com) and Nancy Apple (http://www.nancyapple.com)! We will be putting on a show at Cactus Records. Y'all come!

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Waldo's Coffee House

The Texas tour continues with Jimmy Baldwin (http://www.jimmybmusic.com) and Nancy Apple (http://www.nancyapple.com) . . .