Dale Watson – *NEW DATE*
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Dale Watson – *NEW DATE* starts on Friday, Sep 30, 2022 at 9:00pm. The venue for this event is Moe’s Alley located in Santa Cruz, CA.
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- <p>About Dale WatsonDale Watson, keeper of the true country music flame, latest album Call Me Insane, was recorded in Austin with veteran producer Lloyd Maines (Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker, etc.). The Austin-based honky-tonker carries on in the tradition of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson with his Ameripolitan brand of American roots music.Call Me Insane was recorded in Austin by Watson and his ace touring band, His Lone Stars: Don Pawlak (pedal steel), Mike Bernal (drums & percussion), and Chris Crepps (upright bass & background vocals). Dale plays electric guitar throughout and Lloyd Maines added acoustic guitar. They were joined in the studio by Danny Levin on piano and the Honky Tonk Horns: Jon Blondell (trombone), Joey Colarusso (saxophone), and Ricky White (trumpet).Having known Lloyd over 20 years and worked with him as a musician, I knew he was a great guy and picker, Watson says. But having Lloyd produce your record is like letting your mom in your kitchen. You know youre gonna like what comes out and its amazing how such basic ingredients can be made even better. He is an artists artist.The admiration is mutual. Ive been a Dale Watson fan since I played steel guitar on some of his early records, Maines says of the sessions. My early musical influences are the same as Dales. We both grew up playing real country music. Dale is one of a very short list of todays artists who still keeps it real country. Im honored that he asked me to produce his new record. I think he knew that I would maintain the integrity of his passion for the music.Dubbed the silver pompadoured, baritone beltin, Lone Star beer drinkin, honky-tonk hellraiser by The Austin Chronicle, Watson sat in with Jimmy Kimmels house band as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) from SXSW 2015. He also emceed the first ever SXSW Ameripolitan showcase featuring the best of Honky-tonk, Outlaw Country, Rockabilly and Texas Swing music.A veteran touring artist and consummate entertainer, he is on the road more than 300 days a year. He also put his money where his heart is and took over ownership of two struggling Texas honky-tonks, the Little Longhorn Saloon in Austin (home of Chicken $#!+ Bingo) and The Big T Roadhouse in St. Hedwigs (outside San Antonio). If not on the road, he and His Lone Stars perform at one of them each Sunday.Dale has flown the flag for classic honky-tonk for over two decades. He christened his brand of American roots Ameripolitan to differentiate it from the current crop of Nashville-based pop country. The Alabama-born, Texas-raised Watson may be the hardest working entertainer today and is rapidly approaching legendary status.</p><p>This event is 21 and over. Any Ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.</p>
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