Crossroads Music Company & Listening Room
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These are the shows that are on the books, as of March 7, 2015, for the balance of 2015. Join our email list, to stay connected for any changes that may come along, and for a heads-up when tickets go on sale for the different performances!
Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 7:30 PM; Advanced tickets, only $10!!
201 N. Davis Street; Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 903-342-1854
Yes, they’ve completed their latest musical works, and plan to bring it with them to Sulphur Springs, for a performance in the Chambers Listening Room–Historic City Hall.
2-Bit Palomino is a Trio of Houston Singer/Songwriters Andi Renfree, Ren Renfree and Bill Ward. Founded in March of 2010, 2BP (as their fans call them) have made huge strides and are quickly becoming a household name in Texas Music, and across the country. 2-Bit Palomino is the 2011 and 2013 recipient of the Vocal Group of the Year award from the Academy of Texas Music, and is currently on the US Americana Terrestrial and Internet Radio Charts with over 40 Stations across the country playing their music.
Each of the members brings their own flair and style to the group. Their music is a blend of all three coasts; West Coast, Gulf Coast and East Coast. This diversity lends to a very wide range of styles that somehow all come together to form a unified sound that is uniquely 2-Bit Palomino.
This is concert #2 for Crossroads Music Company & Listening Room, inside the Sulphur Springs Historic City Hall Council Chambers, and it will certainly be a good test for the room’s sound. I’m really looking forward to this performance, which will help us determine what the room can handle, and therefore what acts we can book for the balance of 2014 and into 2015. Please join us for what promises to be a brilliant night of classic tunes!
Saturday, August 23, 2014. 7 PM Doors/~7:30 Start time [approximately]
Dave Walser, &
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band.
Dave Walser- guitar/vocals
Bach Norwood- bass/vocals
Reggie Rueffer- fiddle/vocals
Gerald Jones- banjo/mandolin/vocals
What can I say? EVERYTHING just FIT together Saturday night with Kinky Friedman, logically speaking. Singer/Songwriter music, comedy, politics, important issues brought to light–we had it ALL!
Winnsboro got a full spectrum of entertainment; light-hearted humor, serious issues, stories from the past, comical lyrics mixed with fun melodies–it was all part of the show. We even had Winnsboro’s new Mayor, Tom Howard, do the Kinky introduction, to properly set the stage. Kinky plans to run for the Commissioner of Agriculture position, for the Texas Department of Agriculture, a position currently filled by Todd Staples. We got a glimpse of his platform Saturday night, and Kinky will be a serious contender!
Kinky, performing “Rapid City South Dakota”
Winnsboro’s own Kate Hearne did the honors as the opening act, assisted on percussion by Ashlyn Shanafelt. Kate’s career is just starting to gain momentum. Fresh out of college, she’s working on her first CD, residing in Fort Worth, and carving a place in the world of the singer/songwriter/musician–Kate is the complete package, and she certainly showed the full house at Crossroads that she’s been making great use of her time!
Yes, 2-Bit Palomino made a return visit to Crossroads Music Company & Listening Room, loaded with new songs, stories, and their latest CD, “2-Bit Palomino Rides Again.” I couldn’t help but use the title for this post, too! Click on the title to go their website, buy a CD, or learn more about Bill Ward, Ren & Andi Renfree–the three truly talented individuals that make up this band.
We opted to go without an opening act, which proved perfect. 2-Bit Palomino led the crowd through a night filled with tight harmonies, great music, stories of the road, and even some insight into what inspired some of the songs they’ve written.
All three members of the band contributed to the songwriting for this latest recording, “2-Bit Palomino Rides Again.” We highly advise getting a copy! You’ll see some of the other artists that co-wrote or contributed songs, including East Texas’ very own Lindy Hearne, who co-wrote, with Andi, the opening selection entitled, “My Own Backyard.” Tulsa Tempest will get you moving in your seat!
“The Buffalo Grass,” recorded by Chris Ledoux, and written by Andi Renfree, is not on the latest CD [Rides Again], but you can hear how Bill Ward has made it his own, as the three of them really grabbed the room’s attention during last night’s performance! Click on “The Buffalo Grass” and catch last night’s rendition on Crossroads’ YouTube!
Thank you, 2-Bit Palomino, for sharing a piece of your musical journey with all of us in attendance! Below photos: 1st: Andi (l) and Ren (r); 2nd: Bill Ward on keyboard; 3rd: Ren, trying out his custom Ayers mandolin.
Hope to have all tickets for all the shows available in the Crossroads Store by the middle of August, so keep checking back! ~Gus
Click on Pauline’s picture, for a backstage interview and a glimpse into Pauline Reese. Then come on out Saturday for a great show!
Click on Pauline’s latest CD cover, “Just Getting Started” and visit her online store!
Photo above, compliments of Jim Willis, shows Pauline enjoying the crowd during her Crossroads performance last Saturday night, Aug. 3, 2013. This time around, Pauline left her band at home, brought Road/Sound Manager Dave Gardner along to balance a full & rich acoustic performance–the PERFECT choice for a hot August night in Winnsboro, Texas!! Pauline had a fair share of stories accompanying a strong variety of original songs, and she sprinkled in a few covers along the way. We got a very sincere, authentic Pauline Reese, and she exposed a whole lot of Texan, even without the wardrobe malfunctions! Those who were in the audience will understand the reference! Even Dolly Parton would have been proud of Pauline’s poise 🙂
Anyway, by the time the show was over, it kinda felt like Pauline was, “Just Getting Started!” Do yourself a favor, and visit Pauline’s website and follow her career. Lots more to come for this very talented Texas Singer/Songwriter!! ~Gus
Crossroads was very fortunate to catch Claudia Nygaard on her way through East Texas, as she headed towards Kerrville. Claudia shared her wonderful spirit with the crowd, infusing her sharp wit in the songs she performed, and the stories she shared on how certain songs came to life.
She performed songs from her newest release, “Let The Storm Roll In,” along with tunes from her earlier CDs and even songs yet to be recorded. The appreciative audience really didn’t want the night to end. Claudia had to get a very early start the following morning, in order to get to Kerrville in time for an afternoon commitment. Otherwise, I’m quite sure the music would have continued even longer!
For those of you that may have missed it, we’ve posted a couple tunes on our YouTube channel: [Click below]
Saturday night at Crossroads Music Company & Listening Room on May 11, 2013, and we had a “roomful” of Blues!! Not only was the listening room FULL of Blues, but it lasted for over THREE HOURS! Pretty cool, I must say!
This was a co-billing between the Jive Jumpers [formerly known as Diddley Squat Blues Band] and Johnny & the Nightcrawlers. By the end of the evening, BOTH bands were on the stage together for one HUGE joint encore!!! Click on the band name for a taste of what you missed!
The dynamics & song presentation of the Jive Jumpers really stood out–very tasty! Johnny Simmons & the Nightcrawlers were really enjoying themselves on the Crossroads stage, and it was quite apparent with all the cuttin-up between tunes. Both bands have a great time while performing, and it shows–excellent chemistry!
Click here to vote for Crossroads Music Company & Listening Room, as the Best Live Music Venue for the East Texas Music Awards!
So, Nicholas Altobelli contacted me right after I posted the return of Emily, and locked in the spot of opening act. This was the perfect fit for what proved to be an awesome night of music in East Texas!
What can I say that hasn’t already been said?? Emily Elbert just keeps getting better, as she continues to spread the LOVE all around the world, including Winnsboro, Texas!! You say you’d like some clever, percussive, acoustic guitar work?? Maybe some Jimi Hendrix, or Allman Brothers, or Stevie Wonder, or Willie Nelson, or Bill Withers, or even Michael Jackson? Not a problem, and Emily puts her own signature stamp on ALL of them! Then there’s her cleverly crafted originals, with plenty of depth and weight for even the deepest thinkers of our time! What else do you want? Well, Saturday night you got it all; Emily shared songs from her third CD, “Alive, in Love,” which followed her second release, “Proof.” Roland Elbert [Dad] accompanied Emily on keyboards, which was the perfect fit for the tunes they performed together–there was MAGIC in the listening room on this Saturday night in April!
What is that you say??!! You MISSED this INCREDIBLE show, in this wonderful, intimate listening room know as Crossroads Music Company, inside the Winnsboro Center for the Arts?? I no longer know how to respond to these missed opportunities.
Emily Elbert’s interview aired last week on KETR’s Notably Texan radio program, hosted by Matt Meinke! It’s worth the listen [click on Emily’s interview] Nicholas Altobelli came into Winnsboro from Dallas, to open for Emily, and the music of BOTH these fine artists aired during the Notably Texan broadcast.
How do you describe Janet Robin? “Energized” is a word that comes to mind. “Accomplished” is another good word, especially when describing her guitar playing! Pure ENTERTAINMENT sums up the whole package, when you combine that energy with her room-illuminating smile & presence, singer/songwriting delivery, and awesome guitar-playing skills. What a wonderful talent showed up in Winnsboro, Texas last night!!
Janet Robin hails from Los Angeles, California, and is very popular in Europe as well as the United States. If you missed the show and would like to learn more, click the link and visit her website. You may pre-order her next CD, to help bring it press, while checking out her impressive credentials and accomplishments! In the meantime, check out a few pictures from last night’s Crossroads’ performance, compliments of Wildernest’s Jim Willis.
Those in attendance were treated to an opening performance from Winnsboro’s own rising star–17 year old Tyler Lenius. I, too, was invited to participate a few times during the evening, which was truly awesome! Let’s find a way to bring Janet Robin back…I believe she enjoyed our down-home East Texas flavored hospitality! Maybe a future Wildernest MusicFest? Your comments are always welcome. ~Gus Gustafson
Richard shredded the guitar, while Owen kept the pace on drums, with Sparx on bass keeping everyone flowin’ all night long!! Sparx is home-grown Winnsboro, returning to share with family & friends where his music has evolved. All I can tell you is how tight these three were, as they performed a mixture of originals from the new CD, and covers that many musicians would not even attempt to tackle—Richard played “Black Magic Woman” with such style & precision, I liked it BETTER than when Carlos Santana performs it!!!
Gus joins in the fun with Sparx, at the beginning of the night, playing “Crossroads!” Photo by: Michael Alford Photography.
Whoa!!
[photos by Michael Alford]
Anyway, Remedy Stick graciously presented two wonderful sets of music to an appreciative crowd, and gifted everyone with a copy of their debut CD–totally cool!! ~Gus
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