CD Review: Matt Harlan – Tips
and Compliments by Chris
Harkness for MM55productions
Matt Harlan’s writing style takes me back to a time when
songwriters shared insightful stories of toil and triumph. I remember spending countless youthful hours listening
spellbound to great storytellers like, Harry Chapin, Jim Croce, Kris Kristofferson, Nanci Griffith and being moved
emotionally by what I was hearing. I challenge anyone to listen to Matt Harlan and tell me they are not moved emotionally
by his stories. (read more)
Chris Harkness on Al Staehely
for Honky Tonk Happy Hour
Al Staehely is a fascinating character.
He was a very successful singer/songwriter in the ‘70’s. Writing songs and singing for several bands, including:
Spirit, The Staehely Brothers and The Nick Gravenites - John Cipollina Band. Staehely recorded on projects for Epic and Polydor
Records and has had his songs recorded by artists including Keith Moon and Bobby Gentry (yes - Bobby Gentry). (read more)
Chuck Savage interviews
Al Staehely for Honky Tonk Happy Hour
Mitch
Jacobs goes to France
Honky Tonk Happy Hour is currently hosted
by Mitch Jacobs. Mitch has been on the Texas music scene for many years, playing
most recently with the popular Houston based band “Romeo Dogs” before leaving to launch his solo
career. Mitch is off
to the Festival de Country Musique in Mirande, France this summer! July 11-20th Mitch will trade his Stetson for a beret,
sip the grape and fight off all those French women that just love Texans!
