I don't think I ever saw Jackopierce. I heard about them at the time, but never listened to them. I saw Cary Pierce solo acoustic around 2010 and he killed it. I still listen to Live at Schubas whenever it pops into my head. It still kills.
Rediscovering early 00s Texas Country
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AustinCountyAg said:Ragoo said:
I listened to Which Way From Here this morning walking the dog.
Although, Under The Table And Above The Sun is my favorite album from the era. I've listened to it through probably 1,000 times over the years.
one of the best records of the TX music genre ever
Reckless Kelly and Micky & the Motorcars is so nostalgic for me. The Braun bros in general probably accounted for a majority of my streams in college. Great thread
Pinche Guero said:
The Great Divide/Mike McClure
Got nothing but blue skies in my way
All of my dark clouds gonna roll away
Trish Murphy...
A couple of more to add
Radney Foster
Junior Brown
Don Walser
Radney Foster
Junior Brown
Don Walser
1996 said:
A couple of more to add
Radney Foster
Junior Brown
Don Walser
All great artists but none of these really fit into that early '00's-era Texas country explosion, in my opinion. I mean that mostly as a compliment to them, actually.
Anyone else spend a lot of time at Bourbon St Bar over by 4.0 and Go during this time? They would have these no name guys like Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, Max Stalling, etc on a little stage with just their guitars playing their songs for free. At first there would be maybe 20 people there, then the crowds would get bigger each time as they became more popular and eventually started charging cover(like $3-$5). One of the best shows was when Randy brought in Cory Morrow for a song swap, playing each others songs and others that they liked.
TXAG 05 said:
Anyone else spend a lot of time at Bourbon St Bar over by 4.0 and Go during this time? They would have these no name guys like Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, Max Stalling, etc on a little stage with just their guitars playing their songs for free. At first there would be maybe 20 people there, then the crowds would get bigger each time as they became more popular and eventually started charging cover(like $3-$5). One of the best shows was when Randy brought in Cory Morrow for a song swap, playing each others songs and others that they liked.
bourbon st used to have some great food as well. I assume you're talking about the old bar off Texas ave? Looking on google maps it looks to be "knight club" now? Looking at google pics Knight CLub appears to be some type of laredo heat type of place I wouldn't choose to go to.
TXAG 05 said:
Anyone else spend a lot of time at Bourbon St Bar over by 4.0 and Go during this time? They would have these no name guys like Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, Max Stalling, etc on a little stage with just their guitars playing their songs for free. At first there would be maybe 20 people there, then the crowds would get bigger each time as they became more popular and eventually started charging cover(like $3-$5). One of the best shows was when Randy brought in Cory Morrow for a song swap, playing each others songs and others that they liked.
In the summer of 98 I had a friend who was working backdoor at Fitzwillys. We were hanging out and he (knowing I was a huge Pat Green fan at the time) told me I should go over to Shadow Canyon. I think the marquee had been saying something about "Special friends".
Out onto the stage walks (I think) Pat, Cory Morrow, Owen Temple and Creager. Just 4 dudes with guitars sitting on stage. I don't think any backing band. Singing their songs, singing each other's. There was maybe 20 people there when they came out and 30 at the end of the night.
Cool night.
AustinCountyAg said:TXAG 05 said:
Anyone else spend a lot of time at Bourbon St Bar over by 4.0 and Go during this time? They would have these no name guys like Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, Max Stalling, etc on a little stage with just their guitars playing their songs for free. At first there would be maybe 20 people there, then the crowds would get bigger each time as they became more popular and eventually started charging cover(like $3-$5). One of the best shows was when Randy brought in Cory Morrow for a song swap, playing each others songs and others that they liked.
bourbon st used to have some great food as well. I assume you're talking about the old bar off Texas ave? Looking on google maps it looks to be "knight club" now? Looking at google pics Knight CLub appears to be some type of laredo heat type of place I wouldn't choose to go to.
Looking on google maps, yes, the current Knight Club is where it was.
About 4 hours late, but this concert going on rigjt now has many of those listed in the thread. You can rewind, though 
https://www.youtube.com/live/h9KeBHO7IjU?si=ooVdNxOwlOjCEgp7
https://www.youtube.com/live/h9KeBHO7IjU?si=ooVdNxOwlOjCEgp7
Oooooh love this thread. I've got some music to listen to this weekend.
I live in NM these days, but whoever books concerts in my parts has similar musical tastes. I've seen Randy Rogers, Pat Green, and Robert Earl Keen in the last year. Had tickets for Reckless Kelly this weekend but they just postponed that due to weather concerns unfortunately.
I live in NM these days, but whoever books concerts in my parts has similar musical tastes. I've seen Randy Rogers, Pat Green, and Robert Earl Keen in the last year. Had tickets for Reckless Kelly this weekend but they just postponed that due to weather concerns unfortunately.
AGinHI said:
Mark David Manders & Neuvo Tejas
His album "Headin' Out West" has remained in my playlist since he and his crew cruised through Northgate in an ambulance and stopped in the Dry Bean giving out shirts and CDs sometime in the late 90s.
Edit: Just responding to seeing his name on OPs list - as above, bringing out memories.
I loved his "Tales from the Couch Circuit Album." Max Stalling was definitely my favorite in the early 2000's (and still is). Also, Slaid Cleaves' "Broke Down" album was fantastic (I know these artists have all been mentioned already).
Owen Temple's "General Store" album was a really good. A buddy of mine from A&M co-wrote "Tennessee Highway" with Owen (they went to HS together).
Thanks for this thread. Brings back a lot of memories of seeing most of these acts at Poor David's Pub on Greenville, in Dallas.
I don't remember seeing Zane Williams listed yet. I hadn't ever heard of him but walked into Adair's on a weeknight and he played his album "The Right Place" to a crowd of about 10 people. I think I bought it for 10 bucks. May not have been early '00s.
Brandon Rhyder
Let the Good Times Roll was what my wife and I had our first dance to at our wedding
Let the Good Times Roll was what my wife and I had our first dance to at our wedding
BoomGoesThe said:AGinHI said:
Mark David Manders & Neuvo Tejas
His album "Headin' Out West" has remained in my playlist since he and his crew cruised through Northgate in an ambulance and stopped in the Dry Bean giving out shirts and CDs sometime in the late 90s.
Edit: Just responding to seeing his name on OPs list - as above, bringing out memories.
I loved his "Tales from the Couch Circuit Album." Max Stalling was definitely my favorite in the early 2000's (and still is). Also, Slaid Cleaves' "Broke Down" album was fantastic (I know these artists have all been mentioned already).
Owen Temple's "General Store" album was a really good. A buddy of mine from A&M co-wrote "Tennessee Highway" with Owen (they went to HS together).
Thanks for this thread. Brings back a lot of memories of seeing most of these acts at Poor David's Pub on Greenville, in Dallas.
I don't remember seeing Zane Williams listed yet. I hadn't ever heard of him but walked into Adair's on a weeknight and he played his album "The Right Place" to a crowd of about 10 people. I think I bought it for 10 bucks. May not have been early '00s.
Zane Williams is good, but he is newer than the guys we are talking about
Pahdz said:
Brandon Rhyder
Let the Good Times Roll was what my wife and I had our first dance to at our wedding
Us too.
Rodney Hayden is in Grand Junction, CO (real wild radio)…he's doing a fundraiser in his/our hometown of Pleasanton, Oct 25.
Same day as Aggie Clay Shoot in the morning in McCoy/Poth at the Malik Buckhorn ranch, c'mon out!!
Same day as Aggie Clay Shoot in the morning in McCoy/Poth at the Malik Buckhorn ranch, c'mon out!!
Pooh-ah!
Juan Lee Pettimore said:Pahdz said:
Brandon Rhyder
Let the Good Times Roll was what my wife and I had our first dance to at our wedding
Us too.
Third. I have the lyrics hand written by him framed on the wall. Definitely one of my favorite artists.
Saw Max at Armadillo Palace on Friday night. Good as always.
I've been turning up the Whiskey Myers lately when it comes through my Pandora.
Great suggestions on the Phil Pritchett, Dub, Cooder Graw.
What happened with Johnny Cooper?
Cory Morrow is one of my favorites. And he still puts on a great live show.
Great suggestions on the Phil Pritchett, Dub, Cooder Graw.
What happened with Johnny Cooper?
Cory Morrow is one of my favorites. And he still puts on a great live show.
Philo B 93 said:
By coincidence, I listened to The Great Divide all weekend. They have a song called "College Days" that I listen to at the beginning of every school year. It's almost autobiographical, like they're singing my memories of college. Along with The Great Divide, I also listened to Poison all weekend. Musically and lyrically, The Great Divide has aged so much better than Poison.
For early 00's Texas Country, check out the Derailers if you want some good music and harmonies with a strong Bakersfield influence. I saw them at Blanco's many times.
Speaking of The Derailers... the daughter of one of the band members (now former band member) was a classmate of mine at A&M.
JB said:
I've been turning up the Whiskey Myers lately when it comes through my Pandora.
Great suggestions on the Phil Pritchett, Dub, Cooder Graw.
What happened with Johnny Cooper?
Cory Morrow is one of my favorites. And he still puts on a great live show.
he plays in a band called prophet and outlaws.....whoever that is. I think he still does random acoustic shows and random places from time to time as well.
Think I heard the Derailers on Border Radio on KPFT the other day. That's one of those bands I used to really like but haven't thought of in a while.
I once used the $2 bill my grandma gave me for graduation to get into Harry's to watch Charlie Robison. Good times.
agenjake said:
I once used the $2 bill my grandma gave me for graduation to get into Harry's to watch Charlie Robison. Good times.
That's pretty good!
You might have seen my wife sing The Wedding Song with him that night.
Attaboy.
I first danced with my wife at Harry's, but not that night!
I first danced with my wife at Harry's, but not that night!
. I hear they're still all the rage in Paris.Jugstore Cowboy said:
Think I heard the Derailers on Border Radio on KPFT the other day. That's one of those bands I used to really like but haven't thought of in a while.
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