It's been a minute mostly because me and the bottle, have always been friends. A roundup of musings on country music since the last upload in February 2022.

Episode 7 - The Roll Gets Called Up Yonder (Gary Adams, Dallas Frazier, & Pig Robbins), Country Music Happenings, & a Sad Song Algorithm

Feb 12th, 2022 19m 13s

Welcome back for Episode 7 SB&SS. Don't you point your finger at nobody; it's plain to see that you ain't no saint yourself.The Final Stage Exits:Gary Adams:1) https://www.murrayfettro.com/obituary/gary-adamsDalls Frazier: 2) https://www.rollin

Episode 6 - Gene Autry Guitars, Erika Jane Amerika Art, and CMT Giants

Dec 4th, 2021 19m 11s

Welcome back for Episode 6 of Sho Buds and Sad Songs. If she's not with the one she loves, well then she'll love the one she's with. So love this episode:1) Ch. 2 I Lived to Tell It All summary2) Erika Jane Amerika's awesome country arthttps:/

Episode 5 - Growing Up in Vidor, TX, The Shady Ladies of Music Row - Trailer, and the Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees

Nov 22nd, 2021 19m 26s

Welcome back for Episode 5 of Sho Buds and Sad Songs. Here's the Coles Notes for you (Canadian version of CliffsNotes), but listen to the full episode for the fried chicken and mac and cheese:1) Ch. 1 I Lived to Tell It All summary2) The Shady

Episode 4 - The Hillbilly Shakespeare (Hank Sr.) Grand Tour: Hank Williams's Boyhood Home Museum, The Hank Williams Museum, Kawaliga Lake, & the Almeria + A Buffalo Bill Short Story

Nov 8th, 2021 40m 17s

Here we are for Episode 4. A respite since Episode 3 after I came down with something. I lay out the Hank Sr. "Grand Tour" for you, with the epicenter as his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. Here's my list:-The Hank Williams Boyhood Home Museum

Episode 3 - Travis Tritt Interviews, Waylon's Guitar, George Jones's Personal Publicist, The Hotel Whiskey, and AARP Clint Black

Oct 26th, 2021 21m 27s

Welcome back for Episode 3. I first discuss some of the interviews with Travis Tritt surrounding his recent concert cancellations. Here's an article with accompanying interview clip:https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/10/2

Episode 2 - Country Wishlist Addendum, The Adams Brothers Return, Travis Tritt/COVID, and A Trip to Smiths Falls ON

Oct 19th, 2021 1h 5m

Welcome back for Episode 2. I made an edit to my country music wishlist: I add John Carter Cash to the lineup for the Legacy(?) concert. Then we go on from there:-An update on the Adams Brothers (Record and book in the making)-Venturing into "I

Episode 1 - Intro, Tales from the Tour Bus, and a Country Wishlist

Oct 11th, 2021 22m 10s

Welcome to Sho Buds & Sad Songs. A brief intro about myself and we jump into a discussion about Mike Judge's "Tales from the Tour Bus" and the unreleased interview recordings. From there it's just a good ole country mile talking about:-"I Lived

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