Some great activities for Memorial Day Weekend in the Carolinas. Back at Sam's BBQ 1 in Marietta, Parkville Blues Festival in Kansas City, and another short tour with Willie "Big Eyes" Smith coming in June. Here's hoping you can join us somewhere.
MAY, 2011
2 FESTIVALS BACK TO BACK IN 2 BEAUTIFUL CAMPGROUNDS IN SC ">SAT.28 -
CAROLINA LANDING PRESERVE - 120 CAROLINA LANDING RD. FAIR PLAY, SC 2PM
TIL 8PM CALL 864-972-9527 FOR INFORMATION.
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=111493038932746
SUN.29 - FOREST LAKE PRESERVE - 192 THOUSAND TRALLS DR. ADVANCE, NC
NOON TIL 8PM CALL 336-470-2999 FOR INFORMATION.
HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/?REF=HOME#!/EVENT.PHP?EID=122623937814182
LOOK FOR WILLIE "BIG EYES" SMITH AND ROGER TOGETHER IN SUNBURY, OH AT
THE SPORT ZONE PUB. HOPEFULLY, OTHER DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED.
JUNE, 2011
Fri. 3 - Sam Huff's BBQ1 - Marietta, GA (solo acoustic 6-8:30PM)
Sat. 4 - Sam Huff's BBQ1 - Marietta, GA (solo acoustic 6-8:30PM)
Sat. 11- Private Event - Winter haven, FL
Thur. 16 - TBA
Fri. 17 - Parkville Blues Festival - Parkville, MO
Sat. 18 - Jellystone Park Resort - Amboy, IL
Sun. 19 - River Beach Pub - Chillicothe, OH
Mon. 2 - The Alamo - Springfield, IL
Sat. 25 - Sport Zone Pub - Sunbury, OH - (Duo with Willie "Big Eyes"
Smith
UPCOMING HURRICANE WILSON SCHEDULE
HTTP://WWW.HURRICANEWILSON.COM/SCHEDULE.HTM [1]
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
May, 2011
Spring has blessed me with a few festivals to perform at. Boomtown Days in Dunnellon, FL was enjoyable, along with coming back home to Kennesaw the next day for the Big Shanty Festival. May began on the 1st with the Taste of Marietta, GA, and the Smoke On The Lake Festival in Acworth, GA. My 4th appearance at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville for the Sunday Night Writers' Night was also a highlight of the month so far. My true home for performing close to home is Sam Huff's BBQ1 in Marietta, GA. The song, Sam The BBQ Man, has been well received on the latest CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead. That CD is available on the home page of www.hurricanewilson.com.
2 events for Memorial Day Weekend at 2 1ooo Trails campgrounds in Fair Play, SC, and Advance, NC with the band are going to be a couple of fun events. Be sure to check the FB events listed as the 1 of 2, and 2 of 2 Memorial Day Weekend Festivals. Until next time. Roger
2 events for Memorial Day Weekend at 2 1ooo Trails campgrounds in Fair Play, SC, and Advance, NC with the band are going to be a couple of fun events. Be sure to check the FB events listed as the 1 of 2, and 2 of 2 Memorial Day Weekend Festivals. Until next time. Roger
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April, 2011
Lots going on this month. My mother has been making an amazing physical recovery from her fall in early March. Although she is mentally confused with progressing Alzeimer's, her sweet spirit and personality still comes through. I'm thankful for that.
Springtime is beautiful in Atlanta, so I've been taking advantage of being home and loving it. There will still be some road dates, but maybe I'm settling down. The new CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead, is doing well and is being promoted to many Americana and NPR stations.
A couple of town festivals, Boomtown Days in Dunnellon, FL., and Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw, GA. were very enjoyable performances. Also this month, back home at Sam Huff's BBQ1 in Marietta, GA. www.bbq1.net for the first weekend of April, and back again on April 29 & 30. The band will be at the Taste of Marietta, GA. on Sunday May 1 from 3 to 5PM. www.tasteofmarietta.com.
Be sure to visit us at www.hurricanewilson.com
Springtime is beautiful in Atlanta, so I've been taking advantage of being home and loving it. There will still be some road dates, but maybe I'm settling down. The new CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead, is doing well and is being promoted to many Americana and NPR stations.
A couple of town festivals, Boomtown Days in Dunnellon, FL., and Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw, GA. were very enjoyable performances. Also this month, back home at Sam Huff's BBQ1 in Marietta, GA. www.bbq1.net for the first weekend of April, and back again on April 29 & 30. The band will be at the Taste of Marietta, GA. on Sunday May 1 from 3 to 5PM. www.tasteofmarietta.com.
Be sure to visit us at www.hurricanewilson.com
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Mid-March 2011 Update
March has been touch and go. My 93 year old mother, Dee Wilson, fell and broke her hip on March 6, but is now resting comfortably in a rehab center after 2 times in the hospital. I am so thankful for that. There were a few dates I had to miss because of this. I'm hoping nobody was inconvenienced, but will also understand. This was her first time in a hospital that I can remember. She is such a trooper that I can only hope to maintain her type of health, attitude, and longevity.
The new Americana CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead, is now available and being received well. It is curretnly being sent to radio stations. You can order a copy by sending $15.00 via Paypal. You will also receive a free MP3, and as always, we pay shipping. Thanks for continually supporting us.
Roger
The new Americana CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead, is now available and being received well. It is curretnly being sent to radio stations. You can order a copy by sending $15.00 via Paypal. You will also receive a free MP3, and as always, we pay shipping. Thanks for continually supporting us.
Roger
Friday, March 4, 2011
February, 2011 Wrapup & March Preview
February was a great month beginning with the 5 day gig in Key West, 4 days solo at Sloppy Joe's, and 1 gig at B.O's Fishwagon with my buddy, Barry Cuda, and his band, Bong Hits For Geezers. Opening shows for my friend an Put N' Bay, OH legend Pat Dailey was also a treat. After flying back home for a few days, it was off to Nashville to pick up the new, and 9th CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead. While stopping through, I recorded 1 song at Pitch Perfect Recording for a future CD. Then it was on for the drive to Memphis for 4 days at the Folk Alliance Conference. This was an amazing array of industry folks, as well as talent, showcasing and developing relationships in the Folk and Roots music industry. I seem to have made a lot of friends there.
Following the Folk Alliance Conference, I made the drive to Birmingham, AL to catch a flight to San Francisco, with a 30 minute layover in Las Vegas. I had a brief, but enjoyable visit with my friend and guitarist, Steve Gornall. He and I made the trip to the Tradewinds Bar in Cotati, CA the next day to host the Pro Jam with the Blues Defenders. Bassist Donny Mederos made that gig possible. That same day, Dave Channell, of the Sacramento band, Fire & Wheels came to pick me up for the drive back to Sac. It was there that I participated as a guest at a couple of jams in Fair Oaks and Folsom, CA. The main date was 3 days at the Tattoos & Blues Festival in Santa Rosa, CA for my 10th annual appearance there. Now I'm back home again, but March has a short Florida tour in store, with the annual party on March 12 for Frog's Blues at The Lake in Hawthorne, FL. Be sure to check the schedule at www.hurricanewilson.com.
The video, Shame On You Delta, is on Youtube and is gaining more views each day. It is written about the displeasure many passengers share about the price gouging and poor customer service offered by this monopoly airline. The response for this alone is worth the effort put into it.
We just received word from the Bibb County, GA Sheriff that our legal action has paid off, and that we would be paid by the Macon, GA club, Rivalry's for a date last year that they refused to honor and pay us for. This is a true victory for musicians everywhere.
If you would like a copy of the new CD, just make a $15.00 payment via Paypal to roger@hurricanewilson.com. Shipping is included. It contains 14 original songs, and is more of an Americana and Roots effort. So far the response has been very positive. Thanks for everyone's support for all of these many years. Until next time, Roger.
Following the Folk Alliance Conference, I made the drive to Birmingham, AL to catch a flight to San Francisco, with a 30 minute layover in Las Vegas. I had a brief, but enjoyable visit with my friend and guitarist, Steve Gornall. He and I made the trip to the Tradewinds Bar in Cotati, CA the next day to host the Pro Jam with the Blues Defenders. Bassist Donny Mederos made that gig possible. That same day, Dave Channell, of the Sacramento band, Fire & Wheels came to pick me up for the drive back to Sac. It was there that I participated as a guest at a couple of jams in Fair Oaks and Folsom, CA. The main date was 3 days at the Tattoos & Blues Festival in Santa Rosa, CA for my 10th annual appearance there. Now I'm back home again, but March has a short Florida tour in store, with the annual party on March 12 for Frog's Blues at The Lake in Hawthorne, FL. Be sure to check the schedule at www.hurricanewilson.com.
The video, Shame On You Delta, is on Youtube and is gaining more views each day. It is written about the displeasure many passengers share about the price gouging and poor customer service offered by this monopoly airline. The response for this alone is worth the effort put into it.
We just received word from the Bibb County, GA Sheriff that our legal action has paid off, and that we would be paid by the Macon, GA club, Rivalry's for a date last year that they refused to honor and pay us for. This is a true victory for musicians everywhere.
If you would like a copy of the new CD, just make a $15.00 payment via Paypal to roger@hurricanewilson.com. Shipping is included. It contains 14 original songs, and is more of an Americana and Roots effort. So far the response has been very positive. Thanks for everyone's support for all of these many years. Until next time, Roger.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
California in February
This time of year is always pleasurable when making the trip to Northern California to perform at the Tattoos & Blues Festival in Santa Rosa. I have been performing here since 2002, and each year some new opportunities seem to reveal themselves. It seems that this always marks the rite of passage to the approaching spring seson. The Pro Jam at the Tradewinds Bar in Cotati has really taken off thanks to Donny Mederos and his band, The Blues Defenders. This year, at the festival, my rhythm section will be Dave Channell's Fire & Wheels Band. A nice network of musicians has been formed out here, also thanks to my friend and great guitar player, Steve Gornall. Without his help in making the yearly trek to the west coast would not be possible.
Before heading this way, I made a lot of friends at the yearly Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. I hope to work those contacts very soon as a way of taking my 40 year career to a new level. It is dark and lonely work, but somebody has to do it. Until next time!
Before heading this way, I made a lot of friends at the yearly Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. I hope to work those contacts very soon as a way of taking my 40 year career to a new level. It is dark and lonely work, but somebody has to do it. Until next time!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Key West
It's been a great week in Key West while the rest of the country was getting nailed by horrible winter weather. Sloppy Joe's is always a fun gig, as well as picking with my friend, Barry Cuda, at B.O's Fish Wagon for the weekly Friday gig. Opening for Put 'N Bay legend singer/songwriter Pat Dailey is always a treat. Today is Superbowl Sunday, but I'll be playing at Sloppy's from 5:30-9:30 during the game. We'll have a good time regardless.
I just finalized the finishing touches of the new soon to be released Americana /Roots/Folk CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead, This is so much different from anything else I've done, and there is not a cover song on it. I'm very proud of that fact. Some of it is kind of Georgia oriented, but that's OK.
I had a great time writing and recording the songs, and so we're going to run with it. It will be released on February 15, 2011, just in time to attend the Folk Alliance convention in Memphis. Heading back to winter (or so they say) in Atlanta tomorrow. Until next time.
I just finalized the finishing touches of the new soon to be released Americana /Roots/Folk CD, The Rainbow Up Ahead, This is so much different from anything else I've done, and there is not a cover song on it. I'm very proud of that fact. Some of it is kind of Georgia oriented, but that's OK.
I had a great time writing and recording the songs, and so we're going to run with it. It will be released on February 15, 2011, just in time to attend the Folk Alliance convention in Memphis. Heading back to winter (or so they say) in Atlanta tomorrow. Until next time.
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