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

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

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Texas Hill Country Music/ Contributors

Gary Delz

Elaine Schuessler

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Al Gawlik Photography

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“Well the honky-tonks in Texas were

my natural second home…” as the old

Waylon Jennings tune Bob Wills Is Still The King always started, there must be

a million honky-tonks in the Lone Star

State and there have definitely been

some legendary ones right here spread

across the Texas Hill Country. From

back in the days of Crider’s, The Ram-

blin’ Rose, London Hall, Luckenbach,

Ed’s 281 Club & The River Palace,

Cherry Springs, Pat’s Hall, Twin Sis-

ters, Gruene, Sangerhalle, Arkey Blue’s

Silver Dollar, the Purple Sage and The

Cabaret and a ton of VFW halls, there

was always a place to cut a rug within a

75 mile radius points North, South and

West of Austin. And while Austin is a

musical stew of every walk of music

you should ever want to hear, it’s the

Hill Country we focus mostly on here

in Live and Loud.

The music has changed dramatically

since those golden years. The older

generations danced to artists such as

Johnny Bush, Darrell McCall, Adolph

Hofner, Mark Scott, Bert Rivera,

People’s Choice and the Debonaires;

and these are just a very few of the

acts that thousands took in each and

every Saturday night thru the decades.

That doesn’t begin to try and mention

the hundreds of local rock and classic

rock bands that played street dances

throughout the numerous commu-

nities. There is no way to remember

or list all the great bands who graced

Centex dancehall stages and we won’t

even try, but the history of Texas Music

is something everyone should take

the time to explore and become well

educated on.

Today’s music is a different kind of

country flair that has brought so many

new artists into the spotlight...while

there are still many purists out there

every week on the road, a lot of the

music has simply become rock and roll

with hats...but whatever your tastes are

in the sound, from blues to alternative,

zydeco to western swing, rock to blue-

grass.... if it’s made

in Texas, be proud of it and support it.

There are many local artists that have

all the talent of anything coming out

of Nashville, but the nice thing about

them is they can be found across our

region each weekend pouring out

their souls to us for much less than the

average arena $150 per ticket show,

and these artists are the ones that need

your support...from Bandera to San

Saba, Spicewood to San Angelo, there

is a club, dancehall or bar and grill

somewhere now featuring live music

in some form every night of the week...

Dance Halls of the Hill Countryby Gary Delz

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

The Delzhaus Report: From Inside the Delz Haus

The Old Cherry Springs Dancehall

The Legendary Cabaret Dancehall, Bandera

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Cadillac Gypsies

CountryLlano, Texas

325-423-0693www.reverbnation.com/cadillacgypsies

The Texas K.G.B.

AmericanaAustin, Texas

404-821-0292 www.thetexaskgb.com

The Lucas Brothers

CountryLampasas, Texas

512-734-3305www.reverbnation.com/lyndellucas

Glen Collins & the Alibis

AmericanaAustin, Texas

512-921-9039www.reverbnation.com/glencollins

Manzy Lowry Band

Folk, AmericanaBallinger, Texas

325-423-0693Follow Us on Facebook!

Southern Underground Band

Texas Country / BluesBuchanan Dam, Texas

325-248-1508 Follow Us on Facebook!

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The Band Jenny Kelso - Vocals, Guitar

Eric Schuessler - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin

Joe Long - Steel Guitar

Don Simpson - Bass

Brian Painter - Drums

Genre: Country

Hometown: Llano, Tx

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Booking Agent - EMS Management 325-423-0693

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

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Cadillac Gypsies

Traditional Country music is a

nebulous term but the name does

evoke a specific sound, namely the

long-standing tradition of simple

country songs delivered with sim-

ple instrumentation and a distinct

twang. That’s where the Cadillac

Gypsies have set their sights. Har-

lan Howard - prolific country mu-

sic songwriter - coined the phrase

“three chords and the truth” as the

definition of a great country song;

the Cadillac Gypsies have declared

this their motto, one to which they

live up.

The great Billy Joe Shaver says,

“God loves ya when you dance”,

and the Cadillac Gypsies do, too. At

home in a dancehall or honky-tonk

as well as any bar or tavern, their

goal is to bring you the best possible

genuine country music. In a time

where many bands are sheltering

under the “Texas Music” label, the

Cadillac Gypsies are country music

through-and-through. No rock, no

roots, no blues, no fusion, no filler,

just good country music.

Calling Llano, TX home this five

piece powerhouse is fronted by Eric

Schuessler (lead vocals, guitar and

mandolin) and Jenny Kelso (lead

vocals and guitar). Joe Long delivers

the twang through the cryin’ of the

steel guitar. While Don Simpson

(bass) and Bryan Painter (drums)

bring it home with their full bod-

ied rhythm. All rounding out to a

perfect balance of good ‘ole country

music. The Cadillac Gypsies have

had the honor playing with headlin-

ing acts including: Charlie Robison,

Stoney LaRue and the Arsenals, The

Bart Crow Band and Gary P. Nunn.

Influenced by the greats, the

pioneers and the outlaws, Eric

Schuessler began his love of music

at a young age belting out the words

Three Chords and the Truth

by Elaine Schuessler

Photos by:

Al Gawlik Photography

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to Shelly West’s “Jose Quervo” at the

age of 6 while driving windows-down

with his Mom down Congress Ave.

Eric, however, didn’t pick up a guitar

until college. Many accounts state

that he would lock himself in his

room for days just listening, studying

and learning all he could. Eric loves

the greats, the more obscure the bet-

ter. He is a diehard Waylon Jennings

fan, but also loves Linda Ronstadt.

As long as it’s genuine country music

there is no spectrum. Together, Eric

and Jenny have written many of the

songs the Cadillac Gypsies play. One

of Eric’s many crowd pleasers is a

song titled “Slow Moving Outlaw”

which he wrote for an old Cowboy

that worked cattle on his family’s

ranch. A man who, as Eric says,

“Outlived his time”. It’s a poignant

tale of a cowboy living in an era that

has forgotten just what it means to be

tough.

Jenny Kelso was raised with music.

She began singing in church every

Sunday where it was soon discovered

that she had the voice of an angel.

Jenny began playing the guitar at

age 22 when she realized she should

expand her horizons and begin to

put music to the many songs she had

jotted down in a notebook that never

left her side. Jenny is, probably, most

noted for her song “Yellow Flow-

ers” which she wrote for her parents

when a time of uncertainty and strife

had struck their family. They say it’s

through the hardest times that beauty

is born and “Yellow Flowers” is a

perfect example.

Steel guitarist, Joe Long, began

playing guitar at age 14 and by age

18 it was already obvious that he was

going to do great things. At age 19 Joe

began learning to play the steel guitar,

an instrument that is as much a labor

of love as it is a labor of patience. Joe

was personally tutored by the great

Don Ricketson of Llano; who is one

of the original members of the Ram-

blin’ Rose Band and has played with

countless superstars including Wil-

lie Nelson, Ray Price, Buck Owens,

Loretta Lynn and Charlie Pride. Joe’s

natural talent and brilliant tutor-

ing have led him through a career

playing with his own laundry list of

exceptional talent including Darrell

McCall, Mike Siler, Jimmie Fletch-

er, Tommy Burney, Kelly Spinks

and many more Texas artists. Joe’s

sum-it-up-in-one is from the living

legend Billy Joe Shaver when he said,

“Where do you want it?” Which orig-

inates from a story that’s as outlaw

as it gets. What’s more country than

asking the man you’re about to shoot

where he wants it?

Bass player, Don Simpson’s story is

like many bass players throughout

history: “Hey, we need a bass player,

you should learn!” And the rest, as

they say, is history. He learned his

chops in the 1970’s while in the Six

Gun band from Llano, little did he

know it would turn into a life-long

passion, one shrouded in smoky bars

and late nights on the road which

were followed by early mornings

playing in church. Throughout his

career, Don has led the beat for many

bands including The Highway 16

Band and the Simpson Family Band.

Brian Painter backs up the group

on the drums. Brian is an old friend

of Don’s going as far back as Six Gun

in the 1970’s. Brian has been playing

drums the better part of his life and

brings his own unique style. From a

waltz to a Ray Price shuffle to a Way-

lon Jennings 4/4 time, Brian can han-

dle anything (even a Shakira tune).

All-in-all the talent on stage when

the Cadillac Gypsies are playing is

electric. It’s impossible to listen and

not (at the very least) tap your toes.

Their clean, concise and rhythmic

tunes are a must-see for anyone,

young or old.

Cadillac Gypsies will be at

Ryder’s Dance Hall

September 6th

Llano Wild Game Dinner

September 13th

Joe’s Bar

October 4th & 25th.

Badu House

December 12th

Gruene Hall

1281 Gruene Rd.New Braunfels, Texas

830-606-1281

www.gruenehall.com

Your Venue’s Paid Listing

AddressCity, State

Phone Number

website or fan page

Luckenbach Dance Hall

412 Luckenbach Town Loop Fredericksburg, Texas

830-997-3224

www.luckenbachtexas.com

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website or fan page

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Buchanan Dam Beach Club

Intersection of Hwy 29 & CR 301

Buchanan Dam, Texas

512-793-2725

www.bdbeachclub.com

Shade Tree Saloon & Grill 13430 Hwy 281N

Spring Branch, Texas

830-885-5550www.theshadetreesaloonandgrill.com

Harry’s on the Loop

2732 FM 1323

Willow City, Texas

512-919-9130

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

Granite Shoals, Texas

830-598-8232

www.rydersdancehall.com

Your Venue’s Paid Listing

AddressCity, State

Phone Number

website or fan page

Poodie’s Hilltop

22308 Hwy 71W

Spicewood, Texas

512-264-0318www.poodies.net

Joe’s Bar

107 W. Main St

Llano, Texas

325-247-5500

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2nd AnnualThunder in the Dam!

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

Full BarLive Music

KaraokeIndoor / Outdoor Venue

Pool TournamentsFriendly Service

Special Events

Fri. Sept 19th Karaoke with Courtney Reed

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

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

raffled goodies

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

Open 7 Days a week from 12pm-2am

512- 793-2725

www.bdbeachclub.com

Gary Delz is the owner of Delzhaus Entertainment Agency, a music and special events promotion and production company, based

in Marble Falls since 1995. He is a retired 30 year Texas Music drummer, recording artist and promoter, who lives on his farm near

Marble Falls. He writes independent music columns to better educate music fans on our area history and artists. His company that

was founded in 1995 specializes in promoting everything from area festivals to fund-raiser golf and softball tournaments. For more

information on Gary Delz the artist see www.powertrio.com . There are also Facebook pages for both Gary personally and Delzhaus

Entertainment Agency.

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

Luckenbach Dance Hall

sometimes it’s a simple lone songwriter on

a stool, a duet, a trio, or it may be a five or

six piece full band, take the time to get out

and see these folks in your local area and

support them.

As Live and Loud continues to grow we will

bring our readers the most current updates

on trending artists who are appearing on

our local scenes and it will include all genres

of Texas Music. If there are bands you are

seeing that you feel noteworthy of praise,

drop us an email and bring it to our atten-

tion. We could drive 1000 miles a weekend

and never be able to catch every show going

on out this way.

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Festival & Rodeo Committees:Festivals and Rodeos featur-

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

for Festival & Rodeo ad space!

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