Well, wake up America, they are about ready to do it again!
Our 11% approval rate legislature will probably get a bill passed in the senate that looks like a 1000 slices of swiss cheese. Hopefully our House of Representatives will not kowtow to this attempt to bamboozle all of us.
A few thoughts from the grumpy old man:
In my previous blog, I brought up a few of the facts and myths about border security. Please read that post if you have not already.
Here are some more thoughts:
Our govt. is quick to push numbers at us that are completely false, such as our under 8% unemployment rate and others of the same ilk. When they say there are 11 million undocumented workers (read that as illegal aliens) I just want to know how they figured that out. Did they all sign their name on a document as they sneaked (or walked across boldly in our section of Arizona) across the border? Our CBO just put out another dream number of how many billions the new bill will bring in when all these people start paying taxes.
With the proposed "path to citizenship" requiring that illegals register, pay fines, pay back taxes, pass a background check, then wait ten years to obtain legal status, how many people do you think will take that route? How many employers that utilize illegal labor to be competitive in their market will take on the burden of extra payroll and medicare taxes, and also Obamacare?
AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN!
And don't get me started on the wall! See the picture in my previous post of our border in this part of AZ. We have a big wall for a few miles then it changes back to barbed wire. Whenever they take our senators and congressmen to see the border, its not the three strands of wire!
WAKE UP and tell your rep that we want 99% verifiable security before legalization occurs. AND we want a bill that deals strictly with that before even thinking about a new immigration law. Just enforce the ones that we already have!
Rowdy Johnson - Lead Vocals/guitar, Ken Whitcomb - Manager/Bass/backup vocals, Ray Peter - Drums, Dan Showalter - Lead guitar/pedal steel/backup vocals,
Friday, June 21, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Solutions for America - Border Security
Border Security
With the administration playing games around “Immigration Reform” there has to be some common sense applied.
In the first thing, our immigration policy is in fine shape, always has been. We could use a little “guest Worker” additions, and maybe put a “Brain Drain” on some countries with incentives, but what is needed is something to deal with ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. Who in the heck needs to call it “Immigration” anyway, it is simply people who are illegally entering the United States without passing through the legal immigration process (Which millions of people in the world are waiting patiently in line for) and those who illegally overstay their visa.
And yes, they should be called “Illegal Aliens”, not the PC “undocumented workers” When did we get started on this PC crap anyway, it “Scabs my Ass”!!
Both the left and the right in politics are trying to convince us that they are serious about stopping the illegals, but neither is being truthful with us. The left has always tried to stop any meaningful efforts to stem this tide, and now the right, after last election is getting on the bandwagon since it seems Republicans can’t get elected without Hispanic Support.
I am not against Illegal Aliens, per se, and if I was one of them living under the conditions that they do, I would be the first one to be stepping through those few strands of barb wire that we have here in AZ for most of our border.
What I am against is the fact that our government does nothing to stop the flow, they make it more and more appealing for these people to come here every day. The employers who hire them at the detriment of local citizens, the failure of the government to crack down on employers, the failure to require mandatory E-verify, and a host of other things, including access to free healthcare via our emergency rooms, and on and on.
As an example, a couple of years ago I had a serious thing happen to me. I called my doctor and he said for me to go to the emergency room immediately. Liz and I drove to Sierra Vista Hospital and checked in at 2pm. After three hours of waiting, it seemed that I was no closer to being admitted than when I got there, and there were at least 50 other people waiting, 48 of who were Hispanic. (I cannot say that they were all illegals). I ended up checking myself out and going home.
When Regan gave the illegals amnesty, he was promised enhanced enforcement of the border which never happened and subsequently we now have al the people that he granted amnesty to PLUS another 12 million (that’s what they say in the govt., so it is probably 15 million in reality). Already with the “Gang of 8” talking about new programs, all through South America it is being advertised that if you want to get to be a citizen of America, get your butt up there right now before it is too late. This weekend Rubio was all over the talk shows with the rudiments of the plan. After hearing that, I am sure that our border was crawling with people trying to get in to take advantage of the amnesty (Yes Virginia it is AMNESTY) def: the act of an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals.
Wow, I got off on too much stuff there, Back to the topic………..
Since in our last blog we brought all the troops home from the Middle East, we have a lot of guys and gals that need a job. If we cannot build a wall (take a look at the wall in Israel, it works fine) along our border that actually stops illegal traffic (both workers and drugs), we could at least put someone down there with a gun to shoot whoever tries to cross. A few well publicized shootings of illegal crossers would go a long way to stopping the flow. Why the heck do we issue weapons to Border Patrol if we don’t let them use force to stop traffic? Considering the cost of illegal aliens to our economy, the cost of preventing them would probably be a drop in the bucket. I started writing a book about a detailed solution to our border problem a few years ago. I did a lot of research into what the illegals really cost our country and it is staggering. You can be sure it is not truthfully told by our government since as I stated above that they don’t want it to stop. How many times have you heard the statement “We can put a man on the moon, but…….”? It is true, this is the greatest country in the world for getting things done, all we have to do is create the incentive to do it, be it security or monetary gain. Give me the equivalent salary of a dozen border security agents and their administrative costs and I will personally take responsibility for a mile of the border. Guarantee no crossings in my sector, not the normal “we apprehended 3 out of 10 crossers”.
Come on! If you didn’t catch them how do you know how many there were? I am sick and tired of our government thinking we are idiots, if you want to believe any figures coming out of D.C., then you fit that category.
If you live in a border area, you know what is going on. The vast majority of the border agents are miles from the border at designated checkpoints, and roving around in between. I lived 2.5 miles from the border for a few years until recently. I saw only one group of illegals on my property, since it is fairly developed. I called them in to USBP, but we waited for a couple of hours and never saw anyone come out to get them.
Bottom line, is that we have to have REAL border security before we even think about talking about a “Path to Legalization” otherwise we are kidding ourselves.
For study, google some of the other countries around the Americas, and even other places in the world and see why they have no border security problems.
Well that will have to do it for now, don’t want to loose your attention span – lol
Stay tuned for next week when I give an intelligent BLOG about “Iran and the Bomb”
With the administration playing games around “Immigration Reform” there has to be some common sense applied.
In the first thing, our immigration policy is in fine shape, always has been. We could use a little “guest Worker” additions, and maybe put a “Brain Drain” on some countries with incentives, but what is needed is something to deal with ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. Who in the heck needs to call it “Immigration” anyway, it is simply people who are illegally entering the United States without passing through the legal immigration process (Which millions of people in the world are waiting patiently in line for) and those who illegally overstay their visa.
And yes, they should be called “Illegal Aliens”, not the PC “undocumented workers” When did we get started on this PC crap anyway, it “Scabs my Ass”!!
Both the left and the right in politics are trying to convince us that they are serious about stopping the illegals, but neither is being truthful with us. The left has always tried to stop any meaningful efforts to stem this tide, and now the right, after last election is getting on the bandwagon since it seems Republicans can’t get elected without Hispanic Support.
I am not against Illegal Aliens, per se, and if I was one of them living under the conditions that they do, I would be the first one to be stepping through those few strands of barb wire that we have here in AZ for most of our border.
What I am against is the fact that our government does nothing to stop the flow, they make it more and more appealing for these people to come here every day. The employers who hire them at the detriment of local citizens, the failure of the government to crack down on employers, the failure to require mandatory E-verify, and a host of other things, including access to free healthcare via our emergency rooms, and on and on.
As an example, a couple of years ago I had a serious thing happen to me. I called my doctor and he said for me to go to the emergency room immediately. Liz and I drove to Sierra Vista Hospital and checked in at 2pm. After three hours of waiting, it seemed that I was no closer to being admitted than when I got there, and there were at least 50 other people waiting, 48 of who were Hispanic. (I cannot say that they were all illegals). I ended up checking myself out and going home.
When Regan gave the illegals amnesty, he was promised enhanced enforcement of the border which never happened and subsequently we now have al the people that he granted amnesty to PLUS another 12 million (that’s what they say in the govt., so it is probably 15 million in reality). Already with the “Gang of 8” talking about new programs, all through South America it is being advertised that if you want to get to be a citizen of America, get your butt up there right now before it is too late. This weekend Rubio was all over the talk shows with the rudiments of the plan. After hearing that, I am sure that our border was crawling with people trying to get in to take advantage of the amnesty (Yes Virginia it is AMNESTY) def: the act of an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals.
Wow, I got off on too much stuff there, Back to the topic………..
Since in our last blog we brought all the troops home from the Middle East, we have a lot of guys and gals that need a job. If we cannot build a wall (take a look at the wall in Israel, it works fine) along our border that actually stops illegal traffic (both workers and drugs), we could at least put someone down there with a gun to shoot whoever tries to cross. A few well publicized shootings of illegal crossers would go a long way to stopping the flow. Why the heck do we issue weapons to Border Patrol if we don’t let them use force to stop traffic? Considering the cost of illegal aliens to our economy, the cost of preventing them would probably be a drop in the bucket. I started writing a book about a detailed solution to our border problem a few years ago. I did a lot of research into what the illegals really cost our country and it is staggering. You can be sure it is not truthfully told by our government since as I stated above that they don’t want it to stop. How many times have you heard the statement “We can put a man on the moon, but…….”? It is true, this is the greatest country in the world for getting things done, all we have to do is create the incentive to do it, be it security or monetary gain. Give me the equivalent salary of a dozen border security agents and their administrative costs and I will personally take responsibility for a mile of the border. Guarantee no crossings in my sector, not the normal “we apprehended 3 out of 10 crossers”.
Come on! If you didn’t catch them how do you know how many there were? I am sick and tired of our government thinking we are idiots, if you want to believe any figures coming out of D.C., then you fit that category.
If you live in a border area, you know what is going on. The vast majority of the border agents are miles from the border at designated checkpoints, and roving around in between. I lived 2.5 miles from the border for a few years until recently. I saw only one group of illegals on my property, since it is fairly developed. I called them in to USBP, but we waited for a couple of hours and never saw anyone come out to get them.
Bottom line, is that we have to have REAL border security before we even think about talking about a “Path to Legalization” otherwise we are kidding ourselves.
For study, google some of the other countries around the Americas, and even other places in the world and see why they have no border security problems.
Well that will have to do it for now, don’t want to loose your attention span – lol
Stay tuned for next week when I give an intelligent BLOG about “Iran and the Bomb”
Monday, April 8, 2013
Solutions for America, A new series of Blogs by Ken
I have the need to vent!
Sometimes what is going on around us in this country and around the world just get to weighing too much not to rant. While Rowdy is ranting about everyday life things, I want to take the time to talk about some common sense solutions to the problems in this world as I see it.
This series of blogs is my opinion and my opinion alone (unless you agree with me, then it can be yours too).
The subject of the first blog is the mideast and our presence there.
It has become increasingly apparent to me that there is absolutely no way we are going to influence the radical islamists (oops, not PC) to give up their ways and bring their population into the 19th century (not a typo). It is in the interest of the ruling fundamental muslim clerics to keep their population in the dark ages. Enlightenment and education (especially for women) is discouraged and they are all pretty much forced (through Sharia law) to toe the cleric line.
There is also no effort on the part of our government to directly address the subject of radical islamists, much less use the term. The administration's statements that Al Qaida is on the run are ludicrous, and the Taliban (in light of our departure deadline) are set to take over the corrupt regime of Afghanistan the minute we leave. What are we waiting for, do we need to sacrifice more blood and treasure to wait for an inevitable ending?
So here is my common sense solution to the problem:
1. Effective immediately, remove all our troops and embassies from country's that hate us, including ones like Saudi Arabia and Egypt who we pretend are our friends.
2. Stop all foreign aid to those countries.
3. Here is the neat part: Immediately develop our VAST oil reserves and the Canadian pipeline. Now we are not DEPENDENT upon these countries who just milk us for money and turn it into arms against us.
4. Issue the following statement to the WORLD:
"The United States of America hereby states that any country that sponsors an attack against any American person or business will be subject to retaliation, immediate and severe. The US will not attack innocent civilian populations in these countries, but will severely devastate infrastructure in those offending countries, (oil fields, refineries, etc.) We have the means to do this with no risk to our own population, but at a great risk to yours.The US will not seek United Nations, or any other world powers before retaliating for any attack."
While we are on that subject, we will evict the United Nations from the US within 1 year, since nothing that is done in that building is ever in our favor and we bear the greatest burden of cost for this non-performing entity. Let one of the countries that hates us put up a building for them.
5. Since we removed the troops from those countries, I have a use for them on our border, but that will be in my next blog on "How to Secure the Border".
6. STOP IRAN from getting a nuke! (another blog subject upon which I have some expertise, and of course opinions)
That is about all that I want to put in this first blog, I could go on and on, but enough is enough for now.
I would really love it if some of you would respond. I promise to address any comments that are put to me in good faith.
Ken Whitcomb - Crabby Old Man
Sometimes what is going on around us in this country and around the world just get to weighing too much not to rant. While Rowdy is ranting about everyday life things, I want to take the time to talk about some common sense solutions to the problems in this world as I see it.
This series of blogs is my opinion and my opinion alone (unless you agree with me, then it can be yours too).
The subject of the first blog is the mideast and our presence there.
It has become increasingly apparent to me that there is absolutely no way we are going to influence the radical islamists (oops, not PC) to give up their ways and bring their population into the 19th century (not a typo). It is in the interest of the ruling fundamental muslim clerics to keep their population in the dark ages. Enlightenment and education (especially for women) is discouraged and they are all pretty much forced (through Sharia law) to toe the cleric line.
There is also no effort on the part of our government to directly address the subject of radical islamists, much less use the term. The administration's statements that Al Qaida is on the run are ludicrous, and the Taliban (in light of our departure deadline) are set to take over the corrupt regime of Afghanistan the minute we leave. What are we waiting for, do we need to sacrifice more blood and treasure to wait for an inevitable ending?
So here is my common sense solution to the problem:
1. Effective immediately, remove all our troops and embassies from country's that hate us, including ones like Saudi Arabia and Egypt who we pretend are our friends.
2. Stop all foreign aid to those countries.
3. Here is the neat part: Immediately develop our VAST oil reserves and the Canadian pipeline. Now we are not DEPENDENT upon these countries who just milk us for money and turn it into arms against us.
4. Issue the following statement to the WORLD:
"The United States of America hereby states that any country that sponsors an attack against any American person or business will be subject to retaliation, immediate and severe. The US will not attack innocent civilian populations in these countries, but will severely devastate infrastructure in those offending countries, (oil fields, refineries, etc.) We have the means to do this with no risk to our own population, but at a great risk to yours.The US will not seek United Nations, or any other world powers before retaliating for any attack."
While we are on that subject, we will evict the United Nations from the US within 1 year, since nothing that is done in that building is ever in our favor and we bear the greatest burden of cost for this non-performing entity. Let one of the countries that hates us put up a building for them.
5. Since we removed the troops from those countries, I have a use for them on our border, but that will be in my next blog on "How to Secure the Border".
6. STOP IRAN from getting a nuke! (another blog subject upon which I have some expertise, and of course opinions)
That is about all that I want to put in this first blog, I could go on and on, but enough is enough for now.
I would really love it if some of you would respond. I promise to address any comments that are put to me in good faith.
Ken Whitcomb - Crabby Old Man
Friday, February 1, 2013
Rowdy Rants to be published by Outlaw Magazine
Outlaw Magazine has agreed to publish my Rowdy Rants, originally started as a way to share my uncensored thoughts with you the fans. It's through these Rowdy Rants that I feel the freedom to say what's on my mind, which may not always be a good thing. Sometimes topical, sometimes political and sometimes just a bit of humor. Either way I look forward to reaching a whole new audience out there one rant at a time. Stay tuned... Rowdy
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Waylon Birthday Bash 2012
Waylon Arnold Jennings (born June 15, 1937 – died February 13, 2002)As the world paid tribute to the late, great Waylon Jennings celebrating his 75th birthday on the weekend of June 15th, 2012 with social media posts professing their love of the man called “Hoss” with shared stories, favorite songs, videos, radio specials, benefit concerts and such, I sat back and reflected on who Waylon was and what he meant to me personally.
Waylon Jennings represents everything I love about music all rolled into one beautiful song. The freedom, the soul, the disregard for labels, the passion for doing it your own way, the Rock & Roll, the traditional Country, that heavy kick drum and phase-shifting guitar sound are all what called to me as a child the first time I heard “I’m A Ramblin’ Man”. After that, it was just reinforced with each and every song that I not only heard, but felt. I now feel it coming out of my own music. For that, I will always be grateful to Waylon. Diabetes took my musical hero Waylon Jennings’ life on February 13, 2002 which sadly enough is also my birthday. What a hell of a thing. To lose your hero on your birthday hurts, but in some senses it feels like maybe a torch was passed. Not only do I feel obligated to make sure his music, spirit and legacy lives on, I also feel the need to help end diabetes for good. And to know that proceeds from the 2012 Waylon Jennings Birthday Bash would benefit the Waylon Fund to end diabetes, it only seems fitting that God led me to this.As my band and I traveled from our show in Amarillo the night before down to Whiteface, Texas on June 16th, I was filled with anticipation and disbelief that the Good Lord had blessed me with an unbelievable opportunity to stand on stage paying tribute to my musical hero, Waylon Jennings in front of so many die hard Waylon fans and numerous members of the Jennings family. I also knew my wife and kids would be there waiting to share the experience with me. Being asked by the Jennings family personally to come out and play such an event was an honor and one I didn’t take lightly. With so many amazing artists wanting to play Waylon’s Birthday Bash, many of whom were much more accomplished than me and the rest of the Rowdy Johnson Band, I felt the need to show the world that we belonged.
In the months leading up to June 16th, 2012, I received calls from Waylon’s family asking if my band and I would be interested in backing fellow performers Tommy Jennings (Waylon’s brother) and Dave Slater of England. As we gladly accepted the challenge, I knew the stars were lining up for a day that would change my life.As the date grew closer, I began to find myself on the phone with Tommy Jennings talking over set lists and arrangements with those conversations quickly turning to colorful stories from Tommy about the life and struggles of our hero and his brother, Waylon. I found myself getting a look behind the curtain at a man that I never met, but feel such a love and connection to. Words can’t express what it’s like getting a phone call hearing that warm, deep voice say “How’s it going Hoss?”. Still gives me goose bumps every time even though I know Waylon’s gone. Tommy just has a way of talking that gets right in your soul. That’s what Waylon’s music has done to me and countless others worldwide for many years and will continue to do until the end of time.June 16th, 2012 – As my band, family and I arrived at the Whiteface, Texas venue known as the “Old Cotton Gin”, I have to admit that it was not what I expected. I saw a muddy field with very little, if any accommodations and several West Texas storm clouds rolling in. I thought to myself, this can’t be good. Boy was I ever wrong.
As me and the rest of the Rowdy Johnson Band waited backstage for our turn, fellow performers Sergio & the Outta Luck Band and Jimmy Miles kicked it off loud and proud. As the crowd continued to file in, it began to look like a Texas version of Woodstock. Magic was in the air.When the great David Slater took the stage with my band backing him up, I felt like a proud Papa watching from backstage. The sounds of Buddy Holly were in the air of West Texas again. The crowd was twisting away to the rockabilly sounds of “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day”. It was easy to see why Waylon and Buddy were kindred spirits. It was a feeling of being free.I then had the honor of introducing the great Tommy Jennings as he walked onstage playing my prized Telecaster named after my favorite Waylon song “Clyde”. I again felt like a proud Papa as I watched my band backing up Tommy as he played several of Waylon’s greatest hits and some he wrote in honor of his late brother. As his set was coming to an end, I couldn’t resist the urge to get up and sing “Good Ol’ Boys (Dukes of Hazzard Theme)” with him to a standing ovation with Waylon’s family and my wife and kids watching. I have since found myself at a loss of words trying to explain how amazing that felt. A childhood dream of mine was realized. As Tommy left the stage and I felt my heart thumping through my chest, it was then time for me and the Rowdy Johnson Band to play the show I’ve dreamed about for so long. From the first song to the last, I felt like the king of the world up there on that massive stage. While the crowds cheered and danced to our original songs, I thought this is the best day of my life. It got better as we played a song I wrote especially for that day called “Waylon’s Still the King”. Just as Waylon paid tribute to Bob Wills, I did it for Waylon to an ovation that took my breath away. While singing that song and looking out over the crowd, I saw a LOT of Waylon shirts and fans singing along to a song they never heard. They just felt it. It was a magical moment. Then it got even better… I chose to close our set the best way I knew how and that was playing the song that started it all for me, “Haunted Guitar”. That song about finding Waylon’s guitar in a pawn shop and having him pass the torch to me was MEANT to be played on that stage, on that day. The sound of Waylon’s guitar could be heard for a country mile or more and the look on the faces of the Jennings family said it all. We did what we came to do; we paid the ultimate tribute to the greatest outlaw of them all, Waylon Jennings and planted our own flag declaring RJB was here to stay. As we exited the stage, we were met by family, friends, fans, members of the other bands and the Jennings family as well to congratulate us for an amazing show. Words can’t do it justice. While the other bands continued to play, you could feel the love for Waylon and you could hear his influence. Some through musical similarity and some through that never say die spirit that Waylon exuded. From traditional Country, Red Dirt, to Southern Rock, it was a gathering of talent the likes of which hadn’t been seen in those parts since Waylon & Willie rode high on their Silver Eagles.
Performers that day included Sergio & the Outta Luck Band, Jimmy Miles, David Slater, Tommy Jennings, Charla Corn, Rowdy Johnson Band, William Clark Green, Jackson Taylor & the Sinners, Whiskey Myers and ultimately Shooter Jennings.While William Clark Green performed a crowd pleasing set, I had the pleasure of walking through the crowd to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. In talking to them, I asked what Waylon meant to them and what they thought of the performance. The overwhelming sentiment was that they felt Waylon was one of them. They absolutely loved him. The women adored him and the guys wanted to be him. It was also clear that they were so proud that this rock concert like circus had come to town. It was a spectacle for sure. They felt privileged to be there and I have to say that I whole heartedly agree. It was an honor.After heading backstage again, I spent the rest of the evening with my 16 year old son Gavin. I introduced him to all the bands and found myself talking to fellow performer Jackson Taylor for quite a while about life on the road and playing with great musicians. He complimented me on my band, especially pedal steel player Dan Showalter (aka Steely Daniels) and asked if I would mind if he sat in on his set. Steely being the professional he is, smiled, agreed and blew their doors off playing an entire set of songs he had never heard. I again felt like a proud Papa and soon found myself called up by Jackson to sing a Waylon favorite of mine, “Ain’t Living Long Like This”. Two Waylon geeks out there singing our hearts out with big ol’ smiles on our faces doing what we were born to do. A friendship was formed on that stage and if the Good Lord’s willing, I’m sure that we will find a way to tour together next year and beyond.Next came Whiskey Myers with their Southern Rock barrage and by that time it was a full blown party. Shooter Jennings had just arrived and the backstage meet & greet was getting underway. In talking to Shooter, it was easy to see what the event meant to him as he was surrounded by family and friends. This was a chance for him to stand where his Daddy stood and declare his own independence. As Whiskey Myers finished up, the rain had set in including some pretty nasty thunder & lightning. You could feel the tension backstage wondering if it was going to clear in time for Shooter to go on. When show time finally came, it was clear the rain was not going to let up. There was concern from the band members about playing in the rain and rightfully so. But in the spirit of the show, guys stepped up including me and my band offering to back Shooter if he liked. It was clear there would be no shortage of musicians wanting to end the show with a bang. But as the sound production crew begged against it, Shooter bowed up, grabbed his guitar and hit the stage solo to give the fans what they came for. Somehow I felt Waylon up there smiling down as the crowd roared.
Through the torrential downpour, Shooter belted out his songs until a stage hand from the sound production crew interrupted him in the middle of his song to tell him it’s over, the rain had won. But like his Daddy, Shooter did his own thing and kept playing with a fierceness I’ve never seen from him before. It was like he was possessed. As he sang his heart out starting what would be his final song, the production crew shut the sound down as if to say once again with authority, the show is OVER! That’s when the magic happened. Shooter continued to play & sing even though he couldn’t be heard over the rowdy crowd. As the rain drenched him and crowd chanted his name, Shooter finished his song, thanked the crowd and exited the stage a lot taller than when he arrived. A legend was born and those rain drenched fans in Whiteface, Texas that night saw it. Backstage there was a line of performers waiting to shake his hand and congratulate him for an amazing performance and to say thank you for the privilege. My son and I were among them. We left not wanting the night to end. I can honestly say it was the best day of my life outside of my wedding day and the birth of my children. As long as there’s a breath in me and as long as the Waylon Birthday Bash continues, you can always count me in. Thank you to everyone involved in putting on this amazing show. From Justin Jennings, to the entire Jennings family, promoter Jim Hix, all the many people manning the booths, security, sound, lights and so on, it was truly a class act. God bless you all and thank you to the FANS! Without you there would be no show. You are why we do this. See you next year and long live Waylon!!!
-Rowdy Johnson
Monday, May 14, 2012
It's a 2fer!
RJB was in fine form Saturday night, May 12th at Four Deuces Saloon in Tombstone! The sound of electric & steel guitars and not a lot else was purported to have blown down a bordello or 2 in the old historic district. The patio was packed, swaying, and rockin' in time to "Haunted Guitar" and the other RJB hits. And thanks to #1 fan Alissa for beautifying the set! RJB makes some mean music, but dang, they ain't much to look at...
Joining Rowdy, Ken, Mike, Dan & John was the Tall Paul Band, wailing their style of cowboy blues with our own Mike on drums. Between Paul shredding the git fiddle & the bass player tearing up solos (Damn! Can he play!), the town was set on its edge & rocked to the core.
Band to the left; some strange dude stuck out on the right;
and Kenny was POSTED!
Drop yer pots and grab yer socks as the Rowdy Johnson Band triumphantly returns to Silver Nugget Saloon also in Tombstone this Saturday night, May 19th from 8 to 12 PM. Don't be a wallflower! Come on out and DANCE!
Joining Rowdy, Ken, Mike, Dan & John was the Tall Paul Band, wailing their style of cowboy blues with our own Mike on drums. Between Paul shredding the git fiddle & the bass player tearing up solos (Damn! Can he play!), the town was set on its edge & rocked to the core.
Band to the left; some strange dude stuck out on the right;
and Kenny was POSTED!
Drop yer pots and grab yer socks as the Rowdy Johnson Band triumphantly returns to Silver Nugget Saloon also in Tombstone this Saturday night, May 19th from 8 to 12 PM. Don't be a wallflower! Come on out and DANCE!
Friday, May 11, 2012
That Ain't the Way to Have Fun, Son...
Whew! It took all week for RJB to catch its collective breath after the knock-down, drag-out free-for-all party held at Western Junction Bar & Grill outside Bisbee on Saturday, May 5th. Needless to say, Ride For The Border, spanning 3 days, was a HUGE success! The Ride culminated on Saturday featuring RJB blowing the roof off the stage! Actually, the 'roof' was a tarp that kept wapping Rowdy in the noggin; fortunately, the tarp was unhurt.
The band was asked to judge their first wet t-shirt contest ever that fateful night. After screwing their eyeballs back in, the band thanked Alissa, Shannon, & Jamie for a show that took no prisoners, kicked ass, and took names. Whoa! Can you play that one back again? Thank God and Levy Strauss for heavy-duty zippers...
Speaking of heavy-duty, RJB will grace the patio at Four Deuces in Tombstone this Saturday, May 12th from 6-10PM. Great music, good drinks and food, under the stars in Tombstone, Arizona; Y'all come now, y'heah?
Speaking of heavy-duty, RJB will grace the patio at Four Deuces in Tombstone this Saturday, May 12th from 6-10PM. Great music, good drinks and food, under the stars in Tombstone, Arizona; Y'all come now, y'heah?
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