Well well well…what a weekend! Mad shoutouts to everyone that dropped me an email or added me to Twitter! How much fun is this? I especially love the HATEMAIL and I will be sure to do a whole blog answering those. Don’t worry kids, I won’t post your names so keep them coming.
Ok, since I did the “A-List†I guess it is time for me to blog about the “B-Listâ€â€¦but that is way too boring and predictable. Besides, I had a good weekend and I feel like being a tad bit self indulgent. Instead, I will give you “Rita’s List of Peeps That Don’t Suck Because They Weren’t Assholes To Herâ€
It really doesn’t take that much to make my list of “List of Peeps That Don’t Suck Because They Weren’t Assholes To Herâ€. My criteria is basically bands that do not make me want to take an icepick and impale my eardrums with it OR people that have always been nice to me even though I am not a Diesel Sniffer.
Here goes:
Bleu Edmondson:
He seems like such an angry little fellow. The jury is still out on whether or not he has eyeballs because no one has yet to see them, or at least I haven’t. Does he sing country music? Hell no. Does he even sing? I dunno, all I have ever done was hear him scream…but I dig it. His voice sounds a little like a male Miley Cyrus to me because they both sound like they might gargle with pea gravel. I think most chicks also like Bleu because we all love a guy that needs to be nurtured. And then there is that whole humping in the bathroom stall thing…that’s how we do it in the Southland. I do kinda miss the little tatted up drummer because I have always been down with the brown. And is it just me or does his guitar player with the sparkly Taylor Swift guitar looks just like Sid the bully kid from Toy Story? Don’t act like you haven’t noticed!
Band of Heathens:
Band of Hotties! Do they sing? Can they play? No clue. I can’t tell you that…I am way too busy lusting over them. Yes, please and twice on Sunday!
Brandon Jenkins:
I have only seen Brandon Jenkins play one time. It was him, a stool, that creepy red fire crotch brillo pad beard, his shiny bald head, and his guitar…and I was mesmerized. I left the show that night and downloaded everything of his that I could find, not because someone on Galleywinter told me to, but because his music moved me. He is an old school badass that writes badass songs that everyone else records and to me he just oozes cool. I refuse to attempt to talk to him because if he is an asshole, I will be crushed. I like the guy because he appears to do his own twittering, even if he twitters nonstop about going to the gym and drinking coffee. I was pretty disappointed that a guy that can write such amazing lyrics is so dammed boring on Twitter. Again, love the guy but by looking at him, there no way he can spend that much time in the gym…well unless “going to the gym†is code for “getting high†or “going to Whataburgerâ€. You ain’t fooling me BJ! Play on playa…
Bart Crow:
I adore this band and I adore Bart. I am still not 100% sure why he felt the need to tattoo the Declaration of Independence or whatever all that crap is on his forearm, but I do love going to his shows. He seems to work his ass off and appears to be genuinely appreciative of everything he has. And on a side note…have you seen his old lady? Holy supermodel. Homeboy married UP! He just seems like a nice guy and I may have even shed a tear for him when I read on Facebook his dog Wetta died. I think he is extremely talented and very driven, but with all that said…I really didn’t like his new album, at all. Oh well, what can you do? Besides, anyone who’s mom posts on his Facebook and that punches Josh Abbott in the face will forever hold a place in my heart.
Ryan Beaver:
I love Beaver. Sorry, I just like to type the word Beaver because it makes me giggle. I think he is great because he just seems down to earth. He doesn’t try to wear 12 of those fugly and insanely expensive Bill Wall necklaces all at the same time and he doesn’t wear those dumb girl jeans with the sparkly pockets on stage. (CoughWBCough) He may be a serial killer and lock up little hairless boys in his basement for all I know, but I enjoy his wholesomeness. He seems sincere, happy to just be around and you can tell he really enjoys making music. I love his Under the Neons album and it’s on HEAVY rotation on my iPod. I think the kid is great.
Kyle Park:
This little fella can write a song and sing it. I love his voice even if it a just a tad too Hee Haw for me. I like my boys with a little more edge that Kyle has but how do you not enjoy watching a guy that SMILES like that all the time? He is just fun to watch. He is a dead ringer for Jiminy Cricket, but I like it.
I am sure there are a shit ton of other people that could make this list, but I won’t mention them. Again, it pays to be nice to the chubby chicks because one day they might get a bright idea to make a blog and talk shit about you. Oh yes, Matt Powell you were mean to me once and you will get yours…just wait your turn brother.
Holla!
Rita B
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The tatted up drummer for Bleu was Joe Cortez. He's bad ass and with Johnny Cooper now.
You're hilarious! Keep em comin!
Fellow Gherm
One of the worst blog posts I have ever read. Your blog was suggest, but it is an awful take on the red dirt scene. Take your chubby, angry self back to the barn. You contridict yourself, most of the bands you list are watered down, copycat crap. You base you love of Bart Crow on his wife and his mom, typical woman take. The BOH is the only band you listed with any real talent. Bleu hates his life, and his album makes me want to kill everyone in sight. Funny how he has to ride $50 and Flask of Crown to still be revelant.
You didn't just play the fat girl card did you?
Calm down. She said these were her own useless opinions and thats what they are, useless opinions. You seem like the angry one.
Your blog was suggest.
I love lamp.
I love chubby.
Who are you? And what the F*** is wrong with you? You are a great example of ignorance!
Have you listened to Bleu's "Live at Billy Bob's" record? That is him live…Thougts on that?
Get a Life!
I think she already commented on that. He gargles with gravel.
"It ain’t like you are Bradgelina mother fuckers, so get your ass out here"
That there is funny.
I think your blog is ballsy and funny. A bit trite but maverick nonetheless. As far as people being mean to you, you have to take into consideration that the day in day out TX/OK music scene is a job. And it is our job. One cannot always be bright and shiny everyday doing the thing they do to earn money. Not even if said person loves that job. The very next night the very person that snubbed you or was mean to you might have done something above and beyond what is necessary to please a fan. I will be the first to admit shortcomings when it comes to being personal, but do you have any idea the dumb shit some people can say to us after shows? Or how many times we've been asked that same stupid question? Not everyone is as good at being accessible as they are at playing the music they create. Personally that's how I like my artists. If they want to talk to me that's just a bonus. Listen to the music. If you like it by a record, maybe a t-shirt. If an artist gives you everything he's got onstage, back up and let a motherfucker breathe for a minute. The problem here is you know us. We don't know you. I can take a guess and I bet I'm right. If you're going to wield this blog as a weapon, fight fair. If not, shine up your own social skills and somebody might take you home with them.
Noooo, this blog isn't meant to be a weapon… Just a different point of view and not meant to be taken so damned seriously! Just an outsider looking in. I think so many of the insiders are just used to being around insiders that maybe every once and in a while they forget there might be another train of thought. I think so far its been pretty fun, at least for me!
Thanks!
anyone that thinks Blew Edmondson has any talent whatsoever has never read a liner note. Give credit where credit is due, Powell, Jenkins and everyone else he covers.
ha! this is a trip. RB if you're going to start a blog, why not make it for something worthwhile? props to you i guess for exercising your rights. i hope y'all have fun. my point is who the fuck cares?! you should start a gossip rag and stock it in grocery stores down there! call it the texoma charmin. swap the woman, wine, gossip, and meds to cure it all!!
I am so amused at the fact that anyone is taking the time to post hate comments on this blog! Clearly you only know about it because someone you know said OMG this shit is so funny you gotta read it! Because I am all over this seen and last I checked She wasn't passing out flyers or mass messaging MAKING anyone read this shit…. Lets be honest- there is no way you read Man Fan and didn't atleast crack a smile once-Imjustsayin
Bart Crows Mom punched Josh Abbott in the face?
"My criteria is basically bands that do not make me want to take an icepick and impale my eardrums with it OR people that have always been nice to me"
She never said they were talented and she never said anything was worthwhile reading.
Personally, I like to take time and meet every single person who came out when possible. I think it makes them feel more important and a part of the scene. I know there are times when the schedule won't allow alot of time to meet and greet, but there are always at least a few minutes.
And a good point was made that without the fans, none of us would be doing anything but sitting in our garages with a guitar, getting hammered on cheap beer and good pot, wishing we could quit our jobs and hit the road. I fya wanna give credit where it's due, give it to the fans. Those people who, although they have heard every song you sing a thousand times, they still come to every show and hear them again. The fans are the reason we get to do what we love.
Why is everyone posting anonymously? Let's start posting with our names and get this party started!
I'm down with that fatty!
For the record, and for anyone else who wastes their time reading this vapid blog, Bart Crow did not punch Josh Abbott in the face. Boys will be boys, and while the two did get in a bit of a scuffle over a year ago, they have since buried the hatchet and remain close friends as of late. Don't believe me? Look out of the cover of the March issue of "Best In Texas," where the two, along with good friend Rich O'Toole, poke fun at the incident by being in a boxing ring. Need more evidence? Bart, who has unfortunately been out of the game for a bit due to a neck surgery, called up a bunch of friends to see if he could get his guys some gigs while he was out. And guess who hired his key player temporarily? Josh Abbott. Rita, maybe you should get a better look at the "scene" before you go off being "brutally honest."
If I had a nickle for every time I have said, "I am down with that fatty," I'd have like 4 dollars.
But isn't that what last call is all about?
And Amanda proves her point…after she wasted her time reading the blog and then commenting.
All I know is that there is no excuse for punching Bart's mom in the eye. Josh should be ashamed.
Hey and she said Bart had a hot wife. I don't think he's crying about that comment. This is funny hence the comment about the scuffle. Get your head our of your ass Amanda.
Can I just say that clearly Shannon Cananda's Vag must be gold plated to hold on to Cody Canada- I'm just saying-
No sir…no talking about my new best friends genitalia or I'll cut a bitch!
She is the Godmother…she will have you swimming with the fishes!
Hey, at least I'd have SOMETHING to retire on. I already have 2 beautiful kids – no more needed.
Jabbot sucks & dresses like a plumber
Word, on Ryan Beaver. That guy's the sweetest.
Keep 'em coming! This scene needs a major reality check, and HERE it is.
I like me some Ben Danaher. That beard he's been sporting is hot!!!
I gotta admit you get some pretty funny banter on here.
Are you a little rude? sure but if you were always nice this wouldn't be nearly as amusing.
these people need to get a life. Rita you are the most awesome bitch out there! this shit is satire, look it up if you dont know what that is.
TOTALLY AGREE W/ THE BOH BOYS. that whole band is the best guys and sexy as hell. gordy can write music that makes my knees weak. ed jesus jurdi is the man.
thanks for being born rita