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BLAINES CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER          2010
FRIDAY 3
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RYAN MCBRIDE

RYAN’S MUSIC IS BEING HAILED AS “ALT-COUNTRY THAT iS EDGY, POPPY, WITH GENERATION Y LYRICAL SUBTLETIES THAT SPEAK TO THE SOUL”. RYAN’S SONGS EACH REPRESENT A PERSONAL INFLECTION INTO HIS LIFE AND WITH EACH TRACK THE LISTENER IS ABLE TO FEEL THE EMOTION OF HIS HEARTFELT, yet GRUNGY VOCAL DELIVERY. TWO OF THE ALBUM’S MOST POWERFUL SONGS, ”HEARTS” AND “RUNAWAY”, BOTH PERSONIFY RYAN’S MUSICAL STYLE AND SHOWCASE HIS ROCKIN’ LIVE SHOW, WHICH IS QUICKLY BECOMING A MUST SEE ACT IN THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH LIVE MUSIC SCENE.

WITH INFLUENCES RANGING FROM WAYLON TO THE STONES, AND LYRICS MORE IN TUNE WITH CONOR OBERST AND RHETT MILLER, RYAN MCBRIDE’S MUSIC IS SURE TO DELIGHT A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC FANS OF ALL AGES. IF HIS ALBUM IS ANY INDICATOR, THIS YOUNG SONGWRITER AND HIS ROCKIN BAND WILL QUICKLY BE RISING THE RANKS OF TEXAS MUSIC’S NEWEST SUPERSTARS.








SATURDAY 4
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EMORY QUINN

“Emory Quinn, or EQ as they are called, is nothing but pure fun. They are not only extremely talented players of several instruments each, but they also are capable of crafting an evolving sound in each tune that is distinct but different in a way that sets the trend and does not follow it. Their music is a collection of cool grooving songs that are not country, not pop, and not Americana. They are all three at the same time. Emory Quinn is their own sound that can effortlessly cross the mainstream lines in the same CD with ease and versatility. If Emory Quinn could be explained in one word, it would be versatility.” Keith Howerton (www.texasmusictimes.com)

FRIDAY 10
            
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KIMBERLY KELLY

Central Texas native Kimberly Kelly is one talent who is creating a buzz not only in her home-town venues, but across the Lone Star State. Kimberly's debut album is finished, and highly anticipated by anyone who has had the pleasure to see her live performances. Kim grabs the attention of any and everyone within an earshot. She maintains that attention by intriguing the audience with her powerful commanding vocal ability, her charming southern drawl, and her witty humor on stage. Backed up by a group of musicians who are equally fun and talented, the full band collectively radiates spirit and energy that complements Kim's charisma effortlessly. This Heart of Texas ensemble is sure to tow the mark, and win over anyone willing to listen. Demographic lines fade fast when Kimberly and the boys pull out some of their favorite cover tunes, varying from "Two More Bottles of Wine," an Emmylou Harris original, to "Chain of Fools," a hit penned by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Not to confuse Kimberly Kelly as a cover band, she is an incredible songwriter as well, with a collection of originals that project her own life's impressions and endeavors.


FRIDAY 17
                       
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ZACH WALTHER

The news is out: Zack Walther and The Cronkites are bringing new and captivating musical twists to the thriving Texas music scene. It’s the next evolution of the sounds from the Lone Star State created by a new generation that’s taking the stage with some serious moxie, grounded in the best roots yet also right up to date for these times. 


Walther and the band have developed and now launch this artistic progression from Gruene Hall, the hallowed musical ground zero in Central Texas where such notables and innovators as George Strait, Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Hal Ketchum, Robert Earl Keen and others have all played their way to fame. As the latest act to win a prestigious residency there, they’ve rocked the dancehall for more than a year of weekly Wednesday night shows, gathering fans and making musical waves that have already rippled across the Southwest and beyond.


SATURDAY 18
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SHERMAN

 INFO COMING SOON.















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FRIDAY 24
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80 PROOF

When 80 Proof hit the Texas Country Music Circuit in 2003, they operated off one standard; Good Music makes Good Fans. This standard holds true today and everyday. The 80 Proof Band is made up of 4 very diverse singer/songwriters who all come from different backgrounds in music. They easily blend the popular styles to come up with one distinct and different sound. It's very easy to get lost in the melodies of such ballads as "Crazy Dreams" and "December Rain", and then to rock out to the sounds of "Throw Away the Key" and "I'm Alright". 80 Proof's shows consist of many original songs, which the band has written and composed, mixed with covers strategically placed to get and keep the attention of the crowd. The showmanship of the 80 Proof Band gets better all the time. By mixing high energy, lots of great original songs, and great cover songs, the band has the opportunity to draw a crowd and leave that crowd wanting more. 80 Proof has been influenced by many artists. Some of those artists include Johnny Cash, SRV, Stoney Larue, Rodney Pyeatt, Waylon Jennings, Victor Wooten, Johnny Hiland, CCR (both 'em), Mike McClure, Willy Braun, Led Zepplin, Cody Canada, Deftones, Mike Eli and Willy Nelson, just to name a few. 

FRIDAY 25
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ZACH EDWARDS

Zeb was raised in Big Lake, Texas, where he was exposed to plenty of George Strait, Waylon Jennings and AC/DC. As he debuts this new CD singing honky-tonk and redneck anthems, it is not a surprise that he was sneaking into country bars at age 16. His hard-driving & edgy sound combines different styles of country and rock, making Zeb's "Cowboy Crew" CD a strong style of Texas Country Music. He had some great players on his “Cowboy Crew” project that include: all players of Darren Kozelsky’s Band, Aaron, Seth, Jeremy & Chris, Roger Dale Ray of Jason Boland & The Stragglers and Joey Green. The CD was recorded, mixed and mastered at NOMAD Recording Studio in Carrolton, TX and produced by Barry Saling.