Texas - Home of the Outlaw Movement in Country Music [music radio texas]
Back in the early 1970s several country music recording artists moved from Nashville to Texas and created the Outlaw movement in country music.
Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings were the leaders of the Outlaw revolution, but there were also some great singers songwriters who helped make Texas Music stand out. Artists like Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote most of Waylon's Honky Tonk Heroes LP and Steven Fromholtz, who gained recognition for writing Willie Nelson's Number 2 single "I'd Have To Be Crazy".
At the same time Jerry Jeff Walker moved from New York to Texas and joined the outlaw movement, writing such songs as Mr. Bo Jangles and recording the million selling LP "A Man Must Carry On". Jerry Jeff was helped when Waylon and Willie included him in their song about Luckenbach, Texas.
Another Texas artist who received some recognition in the 1970s is Joe Ely. While not receiving the radio airplay of Willie and Waylon and the boys, he has over the years gone from a "rocker" to a balladeer with songs such as Gallo Del Cielo.
There are a number of Texas artists who claim a loyal following both in Texas and also Outside of Texas thanks to the satellite radio stations playing alternative country. These artists include:
James McMurty, who is considered one of the strongest songwriters of his generation. [music radio texas]
Cory Morrow, has sold over 200,000 cds and currently tours over 150 dates. He has recorded a duet CD with Pat Green, who began as a Texas icon and has made some inroads in Music City with a major record company deal.
Roger Creager has left his own musical mark throughout the south and Texas over the past seven years.
Robert Earl Keen has filled dance halls throughout Texas for years and wrote the classic song "The Road Goes on Forever", which has been covered by The Highwaymen and Joe Ely.
Ray Wylie Hubbard, known best for his theme song "Redneck Mothers", continues touring and producing high quality Texas sounds.
Texas has several newer artists making a name for themselves, Jack Ingram being foremost among them. There is also Max Stalling, Stoney Larue and Aaron Watson.
Dale Watson, known as the Texas Troubadour remains popular in Europe and Texas playing traditional country music.
Gary P Nunn, former lead guitarist for Jerry Jeff and the leader of the Lost Gonzo Band continues to tour throughout Texas as does "The Anti-Garth" Tommy Alverson.
The Randy Rogers Band and Cross Canadian Ragweed are two of the more popular bands in Texas music today. [music radio texas]
If you'd like to hear the great Texas Songs you'll need the internet to find this great music, but it's certainly worth the effort.
Enjoy!
by Steven Hall
Monday, December 10, 2007
What Music to Play on Your Wedding Day
What Music to Play on Your Wedding Day [music radio bmg]
Many brides want different music for their wedding. They don't want music that has been done-to-death or previously played at a friend's wedding. However, what brides should realize is that the kind of music they need should be one that will be consistent with their wedding theme.
The appropriate music for your wedding depends on your wedding theme. Definitely, as a bride, you wouldn't want techno music at your Hawaiian-themed wedding reception. That would simply be a disaster and an inconsistency. What you will probably want for your Hula wedding reception is some island music from Hawaii where your guests in grass skirts can sway and enjoy themselves to the hula beat. In the same way, this hula beat and Hawaiian music simply won't do for a truly modern rooftop wedding!
Traditional Church Weddings - In traditional church weddings, it is advisable to have a quartet play the accompaniment for the church music. This creates a heavenly, ethereal feel that is in keeping with the venue and the atmosphere. A choir of at least four will also be better than a vocal soloist as generally, churches are structured to have perfect acoustics that only the textured and layered sound of a choir can give justice to. Maximize on what you have.
For the reception, a traditional church wedding with an indoor traditional reception may opt for two kinds of reception music. For the first half of the reception program, a quartet is ideal. You wouldn't want your guests to choke on their caviar with the sound of techno dance music, would you? Techno dance music, however, is ideal for the later hours of your traditional wedding reception. When you play light classical music, and then techno dance music, you are definitely setting the mood for your guests in enjoying their food and asking them to stay and enjoy the dance floor, respectively, without awkward and embarrassing deliberate effort from your part. [music radio bmg]
Traditional Wedding by Culture - In cultural weddings where the couples are celebrating their marriage within a particular cultural concept, it is always appropriate to play the music of that particular culture. It doesn't have to be the same genre all throughout the reception but it has to be in keeping with the culture-theme that you are in. For example, a traditional Irish couple having a traditional Irish wedding will want soft and light music played by Irish instruments for the wedding ceremony. But, when it comes to the traditional Irish reception, you may want a different tone of Irish music one that will call your guests to dancing and revelry!
The key point in choosing music for your wedding is to keep true to its concept, its theme. It is the music that will initiate the mood that you want. It is the music that will evoke and generate the reaction and emotions that you want from your guests. And usually, it is also the music that will bring you back to the fond memories of your wedding day years later, when both you and your spouse are sharing those memories with your grandchildren.[music radio bmg]
by Junette Briones
Many brides want different music for their wedding. They don't want music that has been done-to-death or previously played at a friend's wedding. However, what brides should realize is that the kind of music they need should be one that will be consistent with their wedding theme.
The appropriate music for your wedding depends on your wedding theme. Definitely, as a bride, you wouldn't want techno music at your Hawaiian-themed wedding reception. That would simply be a disaster and an inconsistency. What you will probably want for your Hula wedding reception is some island music from Hawaii where your guests in grass skirts can sway and enjoy themselves to the hula beat. In the same way, this hula beat and Hawaiian music simply won't do for a truly modern rooftop wedding!
Traditional Church Weddings - In traditional church weddings, it is advisable to have a quartet play the accompaniment for the church music. This creates a heavenly, ethereal feel that is in keeping with the venue and the atmosphere. A choir of at least four will also be better than a vocal soloist as generally, churches are structured to have perfect acoustics that only the textured and layered sound of a choir can give justice to. Maximize on what you have.
For the reception, a traditional church wedding with an indoor traditional reception may opt for two kinds of reception music. For the first half of the reception program, a quartet is ideal. You wouldn't want your guests to choke on their caviar with the sound of techno dance music, would you? Techno dance music, however, is ideal for the later hours of your traditional wedding reception. When you play light classical music, and then techno dance music, you are definitely setting the mood for your guests in enjoying their food and asking them to stay and enjoy the dance floor, respectively, without awkward and embarrassing deliberate effort from your part. [music radio bmg]
Traditional Wedding by Culture - In cultural weddings where the couples are celebrating their marriage within a particular cultural concept, it is always appropriate to play the music of that particular culture. It doesn't have to be the same genre all throughout the reception but it has to be in keeping with the culture-theme that you are in. For example, a traditional Irish couple having a traditional Irish wedding will want soft and light music played by Irish instruments for the wedding ceremony. But, when it comes to the traditional Irish reception, you may want a different tone of Irish music one that will call your guests to dancing and revelry!
The key point in choosing music for your wedding is to keep true to its concept, its theme. It is the music that will initiate the mood that you want. It is the music that will evoke and generate the reaction and emotions that you want from your guests. And usually, it is also the music that will bring you back to the fond memories of your wedding day years later, when both you and your spouse are sharing those memories with your grandchildren.[music radio bmg]
by Junette Briones
Ham Radio - Passion for Communication
Ham Radio - Passion for Communication [ham radio music]
Ham radio has a long and important history. As society and technology continue to move on to new things, a small segment continues to enjoy the hobby as well as to educate and help during disasters.
WHAT IS HAM RADIO?
Ham radio is the the term coined for amateur radio enthusiasts who learn to operate radios as a hobby or for practical use. Hams - as operators are called - can use various methods for transmitting messages including Morse code via telegraph, voice transmission via radio or messages through a computer. New methods of transmitting television allow for images to be received around the world by hams. Some hams have contributed to the development of new technologies for other uses.
The term 'ham' has unknown origin although there are several theories.
WHO USES HAM RADIO?
Ham radio operators can be anyone - doctors, homemakers, truck drivers - who enjoys communicating with new friends. Hams can talk across town or around the world.
Ham radio was used by the military in the World Wars and by ships. The well known 'SOS' is just one of the codes that operators use to relay messages to one another.
In emergencies ham radio operators volunteer to assist with transmitting messages when normal communications are unavailable. [ham radio music]
Hams are all over the world - even in space! While in orbit or on the space station astronauts have spoken with other operators as well as children, teachers and parents. The program is called ARISS, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.
Hams are young and old, men and women and of every background and occupation.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO START?
In the United States you must obtain a license from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
To be licensed by the FCC you must pass an exam. The exam is administered by a volunteer ham operator and you are then mailed your license. You can often find websites or groups where you can locate a tutor who will answer questions or offer instruction before you take your exam. One such resource is the ARRL website (www.arl.org). The ARRL is the National Association for Amateur Radio and provides training and resources for getting started as well as updates and news for the ham radio community.
HOW MANY HAMS ARE THERE?
The ARRL site claims over 170,000 members. FCC licenses have been issued to over 600,000 individuals in the United States and there are over 3,000,000 hams in Japan and many more throughout the world according to statistics found at www.ah0a.org. [ham radio music]
With so many people to talk to, there are even competitions to see how far away you can transmit and many other events within the community.
by Shannon Emmanuel
Ham radio has a long and important history. As society and technology continue to move on to new things, a small segment continues to enjoy the hobby as well as to educate and help during disasters.
WHAT IS HAM RADIO?
Ham radio is the the term coined for amateur radio enthusiasts who learn to operate radios as a hobby or for practical use. Hams - as operators are called - can use various methods for transmitting messages including Morse code via telegraph, voice transmission via radio or messages through a computer. New methods of transmitting television allow for images to be received around the world by hams. Some hams have contributed to the development of new technologies for other uses.
The term 'ham' has unknown origin although there are several theories.
WHO USES HAM RADIO?
Ham radio operators can be anyone - doctors, homemakers, truck drivers - who enjoys communicating with new friends. Hams can talk across town or around the world.
Ham radio was used by the military in the World Wars and by ships. The well known 'SOS' is just one of the codes that operators use to relay messages to one another.
In emergencies ham radio operators volunteer to assist with transmitting messages when normal communications are unavailable. [ham radio music]
Hams are all over the world - even in space! While in orbit or on the space station astronauts have spoken with other operators as well as children, teachers and parents. The program is called ARISS, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.
Hams are young and old, men and women and of every background and occupation.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO START?
In the United States you must obtain a license from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
To be licensed by the FCC you must pass an exam. The exam is administered by a volunteer ham operator and you are then mailed your license. You can often find websites or groups where you can locate a tutor who will answer questions or offer instruction before you take your exam. One such resource is the ARRL website (www.arl.org). The ARRL is the National Association for Amateur Radio and provides training and resources for getting started as well as updates and news for the ham radio community.
HOW MANY HAMS ARE THERE?
The ARRL site claims over 170,000 members. FCC licenses have been issued to over 600,000 individuals in the United States and there are over 3,000,000 hams in Japan and many more throughout the world according to statistics found at www.ah0a.org. [ham radio music]
With so many people to talk to, there are even competitions to see how far away you can transmit and many other events within the community.
by Shannon Emmanuel
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
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