In a few weeks I’ll be performing at the Rally in the Valley for the 4th year in a row
This fantastic event is hosted by the Street Lordz Car Club, and held at the Bullskin Township Fairgrounds in Bullskin Township Pennsylvania!
This is something that we look forward to every year.
The first year I played at the Rally in the Valley, I had just gotten the One Man Band up and running and this was one of my first really big shows with it.
I did pretty good I guess, because they keep asking me back!
We met so many great people and made so many friends… it’s really great to get out and see everybody every July
All of the cars there amazingly fantastic, and the people ever more so.
It’s always a thrill for me to be amongst people who have such a strong passion for something, and car people definitely have a passion and dedication (obsession?) which I love to be around.
One of my favorite things about this show is that all of the trophies are hand made, one of a kind, original pieces of art.
You all know how much I love that DIY spirit in action.
And, as a huge bonus for me personally, every year The Legendary Hucklebucks are on the bill as well.
When I first got into playing rockabilly, years ago, I joined a band put together by my awesome friend Rockabilly Ray Kollar.
At the first rehearsal, Ray handed me several CD’s one by the Hillbilly Hellcats, and the other by the Legendary Hucklebucks.
Ray told me, just play like these guys and you’ll be fine!
Well nearly a decade later, I still can’t play like any of those guys!
Ray was setting the bar pretty high!
The Legendary Hucklebucks are gritty and raw, they play sort of a dirty blues-a-boogie, urgently rockin' psychobilly, with a twist of punk and metal...the kind of music that just says Pittsburgh, (which is a city that I LOVE by the way)
Piddles is a legend on the upright bass, and Ted is truly a one of a kind front man; a terrific singer and a fantastic harp player. (Johnny and the rest of the guys are great too!)
I can’t tell you how much I LOVE the Hucklebucks
And, I’m not sure about this year, but usually my friend Memphis Mike is on the bill as well.
Memphis Mike is a one of a kind rockabilly guitar legend.
He’s met and played with everybody.
Do yourself a favor, if you love rockabilly and country blues guitar, find Memphis Mike, and start up a conversation with him.
He loves to share his knowledge, and you will love listening to him converse as well as listen to him play
Anyway, this is really about the car show that The Street Lordz put on.
It’s a fist class event, and if you love vintage cars and vintage music, and you live anywhere within driving distance of Bullskin township PA, you owe it to yourself to come on out and spend the day with a bunch of folks with a passion for cars and music!
Saturday July 19th 2014
Show starts at noon
Bullskin Township Fairgrounds
895 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mt Pleasant, PA 15666 
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First Show 2014!
Despite telling myself that I wouldn’t take any shows until April this year, (and turning down a few cool ones I might add), I am playing my first show of the year on Thursday March 13th.
Why you might ask?
Well, let me tell you about it, and you’ll see.
A few weeks ago BuzzBin Mike asked me if I could jump on a bill with Matt Woods and Donnie Casey Jr. that night down at the BuzzBin Shop.
I love Mike and his venue, so I can’t say no to him, especially when Matt Woods is on the bill.
In case you don’t know let me tell you, Matt Woods is the real deal.
Matt’s a phenomenal songwriter and a fantastic performer.
He is also starting to get some major national notice based on the strength of his talent and from his nonstop touring.
Saving Country Music named Matt’s Deadman’s Blues Song of the Year 2013.
Matt may be one of those rare artists that could make a big jump to the next level based on real talent and great songs. Then we'll all be saying, “I used to see him in little clubs before he became a huge star”
You don’t want to miss the chance to catch him in small rooms while you can, so I suggest you get out to the BuzzBin Shop on Thursday March 13th 2014
Oh yeah, by the way, Donnie Casey Jr. will be there too!
Donnie’s great, he’s called the Honky Tonk kid around these parts, a real live third generation Honky Tonk singer
And you know what I do…but I will probably be playing a lot of newer material, so don’t miss it.
I may even have a new EP at the show with 4 or 5 new songs on it.
These will be a one time run, so you better get these collectors items while supplies last!
~ SRT
Why you might ask?
Well, let me tell you about it, and you’ll see.
A few weeks ago BuzzBin Mike asked me if I could jump on a bill with Matt Woods and Donnie Casey Jr. that night down at the BuzzBin Shop.
I love Mike and his venue, so I can’t say no to him, especially when Matt Woods is on the bill.
In case you don’t know let me tell you, Matt Woods is the real deal.
Matt’s a phenomenal songwriter and a fantastic performer.
He is also starting to get some major national notice based on the strength of his talent and from his nonstop touring.
Saving Country Music named Matt’s Deadman’s Blues Song of the Year 2013.
Matt may be one of those rare artists that could make a big jump to the next level based on real talent and great songs. Then we'll all be saying, “I used to see him in little clubs before he became a huge star”
You don’t want to miss the chance to catch him in small rooms while you can, so I suggest you get out to the BuzzBin Shop on Thursday March 13th 2014
Oh yeah, by the way, Donnie Casey Jr. will be there too!
Donnie’s great, he’s called the Honky Tonk kid around these parts, a real live third generation Honky Tonk singer
And you know what I do…but I will probably be playing a lot of newer material, so don’t miss it.
I may even have a new EP at the show with 4 or 5 new songs on it.
These will be a one time run, so you better get these collectors items while supplies last!
~ SRT