http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/ Comments on the country music scene by Mike Sudhalter Copyright 2011, Country Standard Time Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:04:22 GMT Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:04:22 GMT 120 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=826 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=826 Indian Ranch is a really cool music venue in south-central Massachusetts, on Lake Webster, in Webster, Mass. -- near the Connecticut border. I fell in love with Country Music in 1996, and by the next year, I followed the Boston radio stations' advertisements down the rural highways to the lakeside concert venue. Wow, what an experience. Growing up in suburban Boston, I wasn't around rural culture or many people who shared my passion for Country Music.... Country Music Blog Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:43:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=820 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=820 So, a lot has changed since 1984 when Kevin Bacon danced into America's hearts with "Footloose." Kenny Loggins recorded the soundtrack for that movie, and while it was set in a rural area, few would associate the iconic 1980's film with Country Music. I was actually more entertained by The JaneDear Girls version of "Footloose," than Shelton's. Still, NOBODY will ever touch Loggins' original version.... Country Music Blog Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:17:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=818 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=818 Granger Smith is a rising country star. Most Texas Music fans knows about him, but his potential is unlimited. He's unique in that he's got a sound that plays just as well in Nashville, as it does in Texas. His songs are catchy, too. Smith's current album is "Sleeping On The Interstate," and the title track (now No. 6 on the Texas Music Charts) is about being in a band, sleeping on the bus and going from show to show.... Country Music Blog Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:31:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=817 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=817 Although he's had some good songs, Steve Holy never really grabbed my attention, over dozens of other artists on the radio. Until Wednesday. That's when I heard the Dallas native's "Heart of A Hero," which is a tribute to all types of heroes -- from soldiers to firefighters, religious leaders to farmers and teachers and other unsung heroes.... Country Music Blog Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:17:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=815 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=815 You've got to think that just about every traditional country music artist would like to record at least one album that's a tribute to their roots. Sure, they've got to think about getting established first. There's the record companies, the Top 40 Country charts. The touring, the 200 shows per year. But when it's time to get out of the proverbial Country Music Rat Race, there's often some music recorded that's very close to the heart.... Country Music Blog Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:49:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=814 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=814 I still remember the first time hearing Darryl Worley. He was singing "When You Need My Love," and the song struck a chord with me back in 2000. At the time, I was dating and the song just made sense. "A Good Day To Run" was also on that CD, and it made me think about doing something fun to get out of the monotony of going to classes every day during my second year of college.... Country Music Blog Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:34:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=813 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=813 OK, so it was one of those weeks where country music had to take a back seat in my world. The good news? I'm already looking forward to Memory Lane Monday and Traditional Tuesdays. Memory Lane Monday will focus on a couple of my favorites, Darryl Worley and Paul Overstreet. It's hard to believe that a 90's radio hitmaker... Country Music Blog Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=809 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/CountryMike/entry.asp?xid=809 We skipped this week's edition of "What's New? Wednesdays" and "Texas Thursdays." I spend most of Wednesday being ill, and the majority of Thursday, re-gaining my strength. Who's going to see the new "Footloose" movie? I think it's kind of cool that Blake Shelton is singing the title track... Country Music Blog Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:44:00 GMT