Smokey Wilson Music and Party in the Pasture

OLD NEWS

December 14, 2006

Hey Folks:

Last Friday El Smoko had the pleasure of playing to a
SRO Crowd at Ernies in Victoria. First time I've been
there in quite some time.

My Right hand Amiga, Angelena, showed up with her
hubby Joe and helped me present a check for $1000 from
the Party In The Pasture to the Salvation Army during
one of the breaks. Great time.

This week looks like El Smoko is going to be back at
Earnies in Victoria on Saturday, Dec. 16th. The music
will start after the Cowboy's game and will go till
1am. Come on out, watch the game, eat some great
food, have a couple of adult beverages, and meet my
new drummer, "Electric Bob".

We hope to see you there. Might want to call ahead
for reservations and/or directions. Call
361-572-4188.

Adios
Smokey Wilson

Novemeber 27, 2006

Hola Amigo y Amigas:

Well it looks like El Smoko is back from several trips
to the West. Had a great time but didn’t find
anyplace (yet) to move to out in the Ruidoso area.

I need to see all of you at the 205 Bar in Victoria
this Thursday night November 30th starting at 9pm.
This will be my first performance in this area for awhile and I’m
looking forward to the gig and to seeing all of you again.
This is a great mixed drink bar with a laid
back atmosphere. I'll be the one on the stool playing
guitar and harmonica, with my trusty drummer "Electric
Bob".

Call 361-578-2051 for directions and/or reservations.

I hope to see you there.

Adios
Smokey

Oct 6, Friday, OPEN
Oct 7, Sat. South Texas Music Fest, Port A Tx.

Sharkey's South Texas Music Fest

10/7 ~ Sat ~ Port Aransas ~ Hwy 361 ~ (361) 749-4254
http://www.sharkeysbeachclub.com/

CASI Sanctioned Chili Cook-Off
FOOD, FUN AND MUSIC ALL DAY LONG....

Check out Sharkey's Web Site it will give you the
scoop!

And...they will have TVs there in the bar so I can
watch the OU/Texas game at 2:30...Hook 'Em!

This is the one to go to if you only make one show per
year. Come early the music starts at noon and goes
till everyone passes out........

Oct 14 Sat. 6-8PM Cuero Turkey Fest

Adios

Good Morning Folks:
El Smoko is going to host an Open Mike session at the
Scenic Loop Cafe in San Antonio this Thursday July 13
from 7 till 10pm. Grab your instruments, friends,
lovers, companions, live in freaks, significent
others, or whatever, and come on out and help me make
this a real success and fun to boot.
Please feel free to tell others about this and invite
them too.
This is a really great acoustic venue and will have
lots of folks there to enjoy your talents. The food
is absouloutely to die for.....I may not eat all week
just getting ready for it!!!!
I will have a full sound system set up so all you will
need to do is just plug in and jam away.
Call 210-687-1818 for more information and
reservations.
I hope to see you there.
Adios
Smokey

7-1-06

Hey Folks:

We had a good time at the 205 on Thu.. Played out on
the Patio. Look for some really great stuff out of
that bar in the near future. This place is gonna
rock!!!

Friday we were back at one of our favorite places in
the Victoria area, the FORUM Club in Victoria. They
have added some really fine lights for the band stand
and of course the sound in there is to die for. Can’t
wait to go back

OUR SCHEDULE THIS WEEK LOOKS SOMETHING LIKE THIS:

JULY

4th, Marshall and I will be at the Church Benefit at
the City Park in Cuero from 10 till 2 pm or so. This
is a little get together for the kids. Lots of fun.

6th Thu. Got the whole band ‘Texas Highway” at Cactus
Canyon in Victoria from 10 to 12. come on down.
Great mixed drink bar with a super dance floor. This
will be fun!!!!

Be sure to call your local radio station and request
“changes”
at 361-572-0105 Lone Star and/or 573-2121, Texas Radio
and
request the song.

Thanks for being the good folks that you are. You
make it possible for people like me to do what we do.

Adios

Smokey Wilson
MTM “Entertainer of the Year”

6-21-06

Hey Folks:

Well we finally got everything cleaned up and kinda
back to normal at the creek bottom. What a truly
great time was had by all at the 9th annual Party In
The Pasture. We had some very talented folks that
pitched in and helped put this one on and it sure made
it a lot better and much smoother. My right hand lady
(kinda my kid) Angelia Gayle produced the program,
sold the adds, and did a bang up job. It is a real
collectors item!!! Mary Beth Finney and the whole
Cuero Turkey Fest gang took care of the concessions,
Great food, very organized. Dana Witte stepped up and
did a super job of organizing the Cook Off, her first
time!!. My Texas Music had their mall set up and kept
folks provided with stuff from the PIP. My sister
Jane was in charge of the gate and she and her crew
kept things running smoothly at that end. And my old
amigos Tommy Little and Richard Wagner were in charge
of security and like always we had no problems. Folks
come to a show like this to have fun not to cause
trouble. My old amigo Scott Smith organized and ran
the "Acoustic Stage" on Friday and Saturday and made
everyone sound great and had a very talented bunch of
performers lined up for everyone's entertainment.
Pitchfork Sound, Grant Wilborn, provided the super
sound for the big stage. Last but not least most
people used the trash dumpster and we had very little
clean up after the weekend. Thanks to all of you.
You are super!!!

Now back to the musical line up. The Acoustic Stage
went something like this. Butch Morgan came down from
San Antonio and wowed the crowd with his great guitar
playing and catchy vocals. My old Compadre Tommy
Elskes wandered in from Albuquerque and did his now
famous blow everyone away with his talent. What a
guy! Wicked Brew and The Scott Wiggins Band graced us
with their talent and put on a heck of a show. The
Electric Moonshine Band and Matt Deaton and Front
Porch Texas played way into the night and kept
everyone in a real party mood. Gordon "Doc" Barth
(Yes he is a real doctor. Mine in fact) showed up and
put on one of his special acoustic sets. John Flores
of Bay Town made the show this year. What a truly
talented man. Nancy Brundrett made it down on
Saturday and played some of her special music. And
then there is Ashley Rose from San Antonio who came
down promoting her new CD and performing on the
Acoustic Stage on Saturday. She is almost 17 now and
just keeps getting better!!! Kin Townsend, now from
Austin, and a real favorite of mine, made the show
this year and was her usual talented self. One of my
favorites, Jack Levitt from San Antonio put on a great
show. These guys just keep getting better and better.
But the real sleeper of the Acoustic Stage was my new
Amigos The Pear Ratz from George West. I heard these
guys a couple of months ago and thought they were just
OK, but Friday night they blew everyone away!! What a
great high energy show!!! Even let me play a little
harp with them. Keep up the good work guys.

The big stage on Saturday was opened by Texas Tea from
Victoria, one of the best little rock and roll bands
in this part of the world. Kim Carson and The Buffalo
Speedway Band now from Austin/Houston brought her
whole band down and what a great talent and super
lady. Scott Smith and OSO Texas from Corpus made it
down and put on their usual great show. I had the
"HighWay" Band with me and I really feel fortunate to
be able to perform with this group of seriously
talented folks. However the real stars of the evening
were my buddies from Goliad, Highspeed Hayride. I
said several years ago that these guys had the
potential to "Go all the Way" and they didn't
disappoint anyone in that respect. What a great bunch
of guys that prove what hard work and talent can
produce. What a show. Thanks Amigos.

OUR SCHEDULE THIS WEEK LOOKS SOMETHING LIKE THIS:

JUNE:

23, Fri. We are going to be at the Old School House
outside of Edna on Hwy 111 toward Yoakum from 9 till
1am.

24, Sat. Got invited to perform at the Luling
Watermellon Thump from 9:30 till 11:30 at the FREE
street dance. We will be playing opposite Robert Earl
Keen. Come on down the beer is cold and the music is
free!!

Be sure to call your local radio station and request
"changes"
at 361-572-0105 Lone Star and/or 573-2121, Texas Radio
and request the song.

Thanks for being the good folks that you are. You
make it possible for people like me to do what we do.

Adios

Smokey Wilson
MTM "Entertainer of the Year"

JULY:
1, Sat. Richard Off

6, Thu, Cactus Canyon, Vic 6pm sound Check,
10-12am
7, Fri. OPEN
8, Sat. OPEN

14, Fri. Private Party (Wedding) Victoria Knights of Columbus Hall
15, Sat. OPEN

21, Fri. OPEN
22, Sat, OPEN

28, Fri. Forum Victoria 9 – 1am
29, Sat. Jose’s Port O’connor 9 – 1am

5-8-06

Hey Folks:

Last week was a lot of fun. Friday got to play a new
Venue outside of Edna, Tx. On Hwy 111, Edna old School
House. This Venue is openly seeking bands to perform
there. It has it’s own sound system and is a real
hoot to play. You’ll like it.

Saturday we played at the Ganado Fire Dept Annual
fundraiser. Great old Hall. Met a bunch of folks
that are already making plans for the PIP this year.
It should be a blast.

We’ve got a new “Band Van” to haul our lazy butts
around the country. It’s really cool. Even has a DVD and
MP-3 player to watch movies while we are on the road.
All the seats recline and the back bench seat folds
down into a bed……Huummmm

OUR SCHEDULE LOOKS SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR APRIL:

May:
May 12, Fri. Ernie’s at Magnolia Beach. We played
there last year and this is one of the really great
places to drink cold beer and listen to some great
music. Call 361-220-0795 for more information and or
reservations.

Sat. 13. Smokey and Jerry are going to perform at
the anti litter campaign in Victoria from 11:30 till
1pm at the corner of Delmar and Hanselman. The state
of Texas is teaming up with artists and musicians to
put on a super publicized anti litter campaign called Real
Texans Don't Litter -

on Saturday May 13th. Fortunately, Victoria was chosen as one of the
sights for the litter campaign. There will be all kinds of freebies that
volunteers will be eligible for INCLUDING free tickets on
Southwest Airlines. This is a benefit and everyone needs to come out and
help support your community.

4-25-08

Hi Folks:
Wow, what a week!!!!! We played at the "Down At The
Barge Dock" stage at the Buc Days BBQ Challenge and
Rodeo in Corpus Christi on Thursday last week and
Friday on the Buccaneer stage at Buc Days. Great
time, met a bunch of like minded folks that are
already planning for Party In The Pasture. Ray Wylie
Hubbard was the headliner on Thursday and really put
on a great show. Also got to visit with him the next
morning at breakfast. He really had a super bunch of
musicians with him....Good Stuff.
Saturday we had the pleasure of playing with perhaps
the best guitar player in Texas and recipent of the
MTM "Musician of the Year" award for 2005, Big John
Mills, at the Bluebonnet Festival at Kennedy.
Before the Street Dance that we played for I hosted
the Acoustic Stage at the Festival, and had some very
serious and talented folks that showed up to favor us
with their talent and time.
Carolyn Arington, came out and did her usual great job
on her original music, Steve Bryne of Cuero came out
and did some spiritual acoustic music. Great voice
and performer. "Bear" showed up and absouloutely
wowed the crowd with his spiritual side. What an
entertainer!! Peter and Paula Higgins and their band
"Driftwood" from Moulton put on a great show, Kim
Price came down and wowed us all with her great
singing and guitar playing. Bill Eli showed up with
his trio and left everyone wanting more. Patrick
Godby, whom I met last year at a gig at Alice's
restaurant, came down with his bass player and really
put on a great show. First time I had heard him on
acoustic guitar, yeah he has a Martin now!! Stay with
the acoustic amigo you really rock. And of course
Kennedy native Nancy Brundrett closed out the acoustic
show with her on brand of semi folkish kinda rock
style of music. What a great show. Thanks to
everyone. Kenedy was duly impressed with the variety
of talent on display in their town.

4-5-06

Hey Folks:

This year has taken off with a bang. Last year was
the best ever musically speaking, and we are having
fun.

Leslie’s party was a real blast. We played first for
the dance and then Larry Joe finished out the night.
Last time Jarrod and I played for the party. Thanks
Leslie.

We got invited back to the Por Boy’s Schlarship BBQ
and Dance this year. We played the outside stage and
my old buddy Dennis Richter and his band Texxas
performed for the dance. Thanks to Joe Adams for all
this quality entertainment!!

We’ve got a new “Band Van” to haul our lazy butts
around the country. It’s really cool. Even has a
MP-3 player to watch movies while we are on the road.
All the seats recline and the back bench seat folds
down into a bed……Huummmm

OUR SCHEDULE LOOKS SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR APRIL:

April 13, Thu. Jerry and I are going to play at the
Back Porch in Port A. From 7 till 11pm. Come on down
and say hi. This is a really great small venue that
is tuned in to Texas Music. Great folks. Thanks
Susan.

April 14, Fri. Gonna be at the Lost and Found outside
of Luling, Tx. Great little real Texas Honky Tonk.
No BS allowed. Call 830-875-0112 for information and
directions.

April 20, Thu. BUC Days in Corpus Christi. Jerry and
I are going to perform on the “Down AT the Barge Dock”
Stage. This is an acoustic show and we will be
shareing the bill with some other singer/songwriter
types. I’m sorry I don’t know who all is gonna be
there. We play two shows, one at 6:30 and again at
8:30. Come see us.

April 21, Fri. BUC Days in Corpus Christi. Got the
whole Band performing on the Buccaneer Stage from 8:30
till 10pm. Don’t miss this one.

April 22, Sat. Got the whole band playing for the
Street Dance at the Kennedy Bluebonnet Fest in
Kennedy. We’re gonna perform from 7 till 11pm. Also
performing during the day on the Acoustic Stage will
be:
Carolyn Arington, Steve Bryne, Peter and Paula, George
Ensle, Kim Price, Billy Eli, Patrick Godbey and Nancy
Brundrett. The music starts at 12 Noon. Come on down
and party with us.

April 29, Sat. Going to paly for a private party down
toward Mathis, Tx.

That does it for April.

Be sure to request “The Motel” on Lone Star Radio in
Victoria. They have “Motel’ Programmed into their
system and It would really help if you called them at
361-572-0105 and requested the song.

Thanks for being the good folks that you are. You
make it possible for people like me to do what we do.

Adios

Smokey Wilson

4-2-06

Smokey and his band will be performing at Kennedy's 20th annual Bluebonnet Festival
on Saturday April 22 from 7-11pm
Check out www.thecountywide.com for lots more info on the festival.

3-6-06

Hey Folks:

Just gotta put in a plug for one of those “Magic”
places that you discover every now and then.
I had the pleasure of performing at the Outrigger
Restaurant in Palacios this Saturday, and I must say I
need to recommend this spot to everyone who gets even
close to it in their travels. The food is super, I
had fried shrimp (And I know shrimp) and it’s as good
as I have ever had period!! The atmosphere is like
something out of the New Orleans area, Not Burbon
Street, but one of those great little places that are
hidden out in the moss covered bayou country where the
locals go to get really good sea food. The old wooden
building is filled with memrobelia, including a great
portrat of Wayne, Cheryl, and family done several
years ago.

I sold a bunch of cd’s and had a great time performing
for the folks there. We, the band, will be back down
there the first Saturday in June, 3rd on the outside
patio area of the Outrigger, where Larry Joe plays
when he is down there. I’m already excited!!!

For more information you can contact Wayne and Cheryl
Dodd, good folks, at the Outrigger Restaurant at 6th
and Commerce in Palacios, Tx. Ph 361-972-1479. They
have their menu on line at www.outriggerrestaurant.com

Last Thursday My Amiga Bonnie Riley and I performed at
the World Famous 205 Bar in Victoria, Tx. I really
like this place, and of course Bonnie sounded great.
I need to record something with her as soon as we have
time.

I’m gonna take a little road trip to Amarillo next
week and will be back to play for Leslie Koening’s
kinda, sorta, semi annual music blow out at Turner
Hall, Near Yoakum. Leslie does this every now and
then and it is a first class operation he does for his
kids. Larry Joe TAylor will be there with us for this
private party.

Thanks for being the good folks that you are. You
make it possible for people like me to do what we do.

I’ll holler when I get back.

Smokey Wilson
MTM “Entertainer of the Year

2-28-06

Hey Folks:

THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK LOOKS LIKE THIS:

Mar. 2, Thursday, El Smoko and Bonnie Riley on
Fiddle, At the 205 Bar in Victoria. Bonnie is
absoutely one of the best Fiddlers in the Country.
Come on down and listen to some really fine music.
Gonna be there from 9 till 12 midnight. Call
361-578-2051 for more information or for reservations.

Mar. 3, OPEN

Mar. 4, Saturday. I’m gonna be at the Outrigger in
Palacios, Tx. by myself. This is a great little
restaurant. Super sea food, and a truly relaxed
atmosphere. Gonna play from 7 till 9pm. Come on
down. Call 361-972-1479 for more info. Directions or
reservations.

Don't forget the My Texas Music Awards in Linden Tx.
March 25th. Gonna be a good show.

Adios
Smokey Wilson
MTM 2002 “Entertainer of the Year”

Feb 17 2006

Hola Amigos:

Things have been kinda slow for the last couple of
weeks, I been sick. Some kinda flu I guess.

This week we are going to play at the point in
McQueeney TX on Saturday. This is a pretty good
little beer Joint so come on out and have a cool one.

Till Next Time

Adios
Smokey

Jan 23 2006

Hi Folks: Wednesday last My old compadre Butch Morgan invited me
to Casbeers in San Antonio to be a part of his open
mike show there. I had a super time, sold a bunch of
cd's and got to meet some really talented folks.
Butch had his semi-sorta house band, "The Happy
Campers", Kevin Lewis, RB Blackstone, and young Trevor
Doak Morgan, Butch's son with him. Great bunch of
musicians. Also on the bill were Kim Townsend, one of
the best singer/songwriters I have heard in quite a
while. Very witty uplifting music and the lady can
really play guitar. Got to hear the Laven Family. A
family from the area that put on a good show. The
youngest is 13, and she writes her on songs and plays
a pretty mean guitar herself. Then out of the night
comes Jay Urbano, local Blues Legend. Just kinda
showed up and put on one heck of a show. I had a good
time and thanks Butch for inviting me.

Thursday I made it back to Kennedy for Nancy's open
mike at Helm's Cafe. Always a great place to sell
cd's and the food is excellent.

Saturday found us, Me, Adan, Ashlee, and Richard back
at Greek Brothers in El Campo opening for one of my
favorite singer/songwriters, Max Stalling. What a
super show and again folks, if you haven't eaten the
food there you have just missed out on one of the
finer things in life!!! Thanks George, Blanche, and
Matt.

This Weeks Schedule:

Jan 27th, Friday, The whole band along with My old
buddy Jerry Galloway from Waco on bass and Wade
Stockton on fiddle are gonna be at Dodge City in
Victoria. This is the best dance venue in our part of
the world and this band will really be something to
see and hear. You might want to come early to get a
good table. Call 361-572-0606 for reservations,
directions, or what ever. Don't be surprised if some
local celebs show up and sit in. Two weeks ago I ran
into Larry Joe Taylor and Max Stalling in there. A
real Texas Honky Tonk.

Come See Us

Smokey Wilson

January 16, 2006

Hi Folks:
Got to sample some of the really good night life in
Victoria last Saturday. Got to hear some old friends
of mine in the "Southern Justice Band", at Dodge City.
Damn, Karen looked good. Ran into Larry Joe Taylor
and Max Stalling at Dodge City, tossing back a fiew
cold ones and visiting with fans. Those guys are
good. We, The Band, is gonna open for Max at Greek
Brothers this Saturday. I'm excited!!

I went to Kennedy, Tx. Thursday to Nancy Brundrett's
open mike at Helm's Cafe on Main Street downtown
Kennedy. Lots of good pickers showed up, most I
didn't know but that made it more fun. Mack and Bea
McKinney showed up and it was good to get to visit
with them. (Bea is doing the grass roots politicing
for Kinky Freedman's bid for Governor of Texas) The
food is really good. I think Nancy is gonna do that
for awhile now. Call her at 830-534-7405 for more
information.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

Jan. 18th,. Wed. Casbeers, San Antonio, El Smoko and
Ashlee have been invited to perform with Mr. Guitar
Himself, Butch Morgan. I think we start about 7:30.
Another great place to eat. World Famous Enchaladas,
etc. Call 210-884-1572 for more information

Jan 19th, Thurs. Gonna be back to Helm's Cafe in
Kennedy with Nancy. Great little venue, come on down.

Jan 21st. Sat. Greek Brothers, El Campo, TX. Gonna
be with the whole band and open for one of my favorite
singer/songwriters, Max Stalling!!! I can't say
enough about this place. Good Food??? No.....Great
Food?? YES, YES, YES!!!!!!! We take the stage around
9:30 Don't miss this one. call 979-543-1747 for
information and reservations.

Jan. 27 & 28th. Friday And Saturday. The Band is
going to perform at the World Famous DODGE CITY in
Victoria TX. Gracing the stage with us is going to be
Wade Stockton, Wade is absouloutely one of the best
Fiddle players in the world, period!! Wade performed
on my CD "Texas Saturday Night" so you know what I'm
talking about. Call 361-572-0606 for more information
and directions.

1-19-05

Merry Christmas!!

Me, I'm mostly chillin' this month except for:

Dec. 30 GREEK BROTHERS, El Campo, with Jarrod
Birmingham (979-543-1757)

Adios
Smokey Wilson
MTM "Entertainer of the Year

11-14-05

Hey Folks:

Another great week for Texas Highway and El Smoko.

Friday we performed at the “Texana Chili Spill” and Go
Texan BBQ Cookoff at the Brackenridge Park and
Campground just outside of Edna, TX. This was our
first time to use our new 2400 watt pa system and man
was it sweet!!!! Great time, good folks and lots of
really great food. Thanks folks.

Saturday afternoon we played at Zowarka’s for a
Veterans Day Bike Rally. As always Zorwaka’s was fun
and has our kinda folks. Then we packed up and went
out to the Barn in Mission Valley and played till 1 in
the morning. Lots of playing, Yeah, my fingers are
sore…..

Sunday, El Smoko had the pleasure of being included in
the Best In Texas fifth Birthday party at Hills Café
in Austin. Ed, Pam and Katy all did it up right.
Talk about a music line up, good food, cold beer and
lots of like minded folks getting together to
celebrate with the Shanes. I got to visit with my
old amigo Dave Avery from Lone Star Radio out of
College Station. Dave is really doing good up there
in that part of the world and seems to be having a
blast. Also got to hear a trio out of the Houston
area called “The Mighty ORQ” These guys play a kinda
Urban Blues that really cooks. Kevin Fowler showed up
on his way to South Texas to get in some deer hunting.
Randy Rogers put on his now legendary super show, The
Texas Renegade Band, my amigos, who are from Wimberly
Tx. Invited Ray Wylie Hubbard up to do a song with
them called ‘Snake Farm”, good show. John Arthur
Martinez was there and we got to talk about some
really important stuff. Stuff like Mike Blakely’s
Pickin’ Party that was gonna take place after the
Birthday show. Got to visit with John Evans, don’t
get to see enough of him, I really like his music. I
met a lady from Houston that is a real up and coming
talent named Lisa Novak. She gave me one of her new
cd’s and this music is the real thing, She’s a good
un. Kent Finley was there and entertained all with
his superb songwriting. I got to hear Sonny Burgess
for the first time. Real Texas Country, Real dance
music. Rick Star from Federicksburg radio “Texas
Rebel Radio” was there and it looks like we are gonna
play at their big invitational party out there in
Janurary!!!
I know I am leaving out some folks but it ain’t cause
I don’t love ya.
Last but not least Katy Key really looked good. I
guess having kids and working for the Shanes agrees
with her. Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks Folks.

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK LOOKS LIKE THIS:

Nov. 17, Thursday, We’re going to have the Smokey
Wilson Trio, Adan Davilla, Lead and Vocals, and
Richard Ulrich on drums. At the 205 Bar in Victoria.
If the weather permits we will be out in the great
patio.
Nov. 18 OPEN

Nov. 19, We’re gonna rock out in Rockport at Alice
Faye’s from 9 till 1am. Come on down. Great food,
great bar, and of course Texas Highway at it’s best.
We really like this place on the water.

This fall has been really busy, and that’s good. Come
see us if you are in the area.

Adios
Smokey Wilson
MTM 2002 “Entertainer of the Year”

11-14-05
Smokey Wilson Band "Texas Highway", Schedule

Nov. 17, Thu. 205 BAR, Victoria 9-12,
(361-578-2051)
Nov. 18, Fri. OPEN
Nov. 19, Sat. ALICE FAYE'S, Rockport, TX. (9 till
1am) (361-729-6719)

Nov. 25, Fri. Open
Nov. 26, Sat. TRUE BLUE ROADHOUSE , La Vernia, TX.
(830-779-5160)

11-8-05

Hey Folks:

Friday Nov. 4th we were at the Forum in Victoria,
Great little lounge, always fun, and mixed drinks!!!

Saturday Nov 5th our first time to “Eric’s” in
Magnolia Beach. Toooo Much Funnnn!!!! We loved that
place. Sold a bunch of cd’s and met some new great
fans!!!!

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK LOOKS LIKE THIS:

This week is gonna be a whirl wind affair. Here goes:

Nov. 11, Friday. Texas Highway is going to perform
at the Lake Texana, (Brackenridge Park) for the Chili
Spill celebration and cook off. Texas Highway is
going to take the stage at 6pm and play till 10pm.
Then we’ll probably party with the folks till
later……..

Nov. 12, Saturday. Texas Highway is going to play
for a Veterans Day Appreciation Poker Run at
Zowarka’s inVictoria from 3 till 6pm. Then We’re
gonna load up and travel to the Barn in Mission Valley
for the regular Saturday night show from 9 till 1am.

This fall has been really busy, and that’s good. Come
see us if you are in the area.

Adios

11-4-05

Hey Folks:
Sorry I have been tardy about sending this out but my
computer has been down for awhile, but now I’m up and
running again.
Last week found Texas Highway with our good friends
Highspeed Hayride at the Beeville West Fest. Had a
great time and we always enjoy doing things with those
guys.
Saturday we had the honor of performing on the main
stage at the Yorktown Western Days Festival along with
45 South and my old Compadre Jarrod Birmingham. After
the big stage Texas Highway performed at the Coletto
Creek Emporium in Yorktown in the Beer Garden.
Joining us there were Nancy “B” and later Leslie Tom
What talented Ladies!!!
This fall has been really busy, and that’s good. Come
see us if you are in the area.

10-4-05

Hey Folks:
What a wild weekend!! We were once again invited by
Charlie Cole to the 5th annual South Texs Music Fest
and Chili Cook Off at Sharkey's in Port Aransas,
Texas. Of course Ashley stole the show. What a real
up and coming talent, and cute too.
We were fortunate to share the bill with some real
talent. Acts such as Trigger Fish, J.T. Coldfire,
Django Walker, Jr. Brown and others. What a night and
day. If you miss this one well, shame on you.
Triggerfish was super as usual, Their conga player,
Louis Villereal, played on my last CD. What a talent.
JT Coldfire did his usual stuff, tore a telecaster to
shreads!!! Great talent, energy to burn, and a nice
guy to boot. Django Walker put on a good show. Super
band and he really is a nice guy. Very polite, I'll
bet Jerry Jeff is proud of him. And then came Jr.
Brown. What a killer guitar player.....Nuff said!!
Thanks Charlie.

9-29-05 Hey Guys:
It's that time again. Time for the annual South Texas
Texas Music Festival at Sharkey's in Port Aransas, Texas.
There will be music, food, fun, drinks, cook off all
day long, and the big concert and dance that night.
This will be our 4th time at this super event and this
year will be the best ever. Headlining the show and
dance will be Smokey Wilson & Texas Highway, Django
Walker, and the world famous Junior Brown!!!! Yee Haw!!!
Come on down and holler at us when you get there.
This will be fun

7-19-05

Hey Folks:

Last Wednesday we, Jerry, Ashlee and I, had the
pleasure of playing at the Scoreboard SportsBar and
Grill in the Victoria Mall. Great venue for our kinda
music. upbeat crowd and super food. Brian and Brenda
are great folks and we are looking forward to playing
there again.

Friday found us at the world famous "Moravia Store" in
Moravia, Tx. with the full band, "Texas Highway".
This is one of those old wooden buildings I have told
you about where the sound is really great, and the
burgers are first rate. Henrietta is a fine lady and
we had a super time. Can't wait to go back.

Saturday we got rained out at Pilgrim. We'll catch it
next time.

Here's my long term schedule as it currently stands for the
Smokey Wilson Band "Texas Highway":

Adios
Smokey

July 11, 2005

Hi Folks:
Well El Smoko and the band "Texas Highway" Rocked Port
O'Connor this past Saturday at the world famous
"Maddens". What a truly great place for this band to
play. It was loud and crazy fun!!!! Thanks guys.

SCHEDULE:

It looks like we're gonna be really busy this week.
Here goes.

July 13, Wed.
Jerry, Ashlee, and Myself are going to be at the brand
new Scoreboard Bar in the Victoria Mall from 8 till
11pm. This is a great sports bar with super food,
cold beer, and of course some good music. Oh yes, it
is AIR CONDITIONED!!!!!! come on down and celebrated
"hump day" with us. Call 579-9863 for more
information. You may want to reserve a table This
place fills up pretty quick.

July 15 Fri.
We're gonna pack up the whole band, "Texas Highway",
and travel to Moravia to play at the Moravia Store.
This will be our first time to play there and It looks
Like it's gonna be a real blast!!!! call Henrietta at
979-743-3465 for more information and directions.

July 16 Sat.
The band is going to be performing at the Pilgrim
Benefit Concert in down town Pilgrim, TX. (Between
Smiley and Westhoff) We will take the stage around
2pm. There will be lots of arts, crafts, food and
good music. Come on out and have some real Texas Fun
for a good cause.

Well, I'll holler at you guys next week.

Adios
Smokey

July 7, 2005

Hola Amigos:
Last week was hot and lots of fun. We played at the
Spot in Port O'Connor Friday and The Half Moon
celebration in Shiner with our good buddy Egon Barthels
of 104,7 FM Lone Star Radio in Victoria, along with
one of my favorite bands High Speed Hayride, and The
Shiner Hobo Band and the headliner Rhythm of the Road.

Monday the Fourth I volunteered to help out at the
Episcipal Church in Cuero for the kiddo's fair in down
town Cuero on the asphalt. Yes it was very hot. I
was in charge of the rubber ducky pond!! Kids would
give me a ticked and then pick up a duck and win a
prize. I had a duck call that I had to blow. I was
really good at that!! I guess I have found my spot in life.

This week:

July 9, Sat. The band "Texas Highway" is going to
play Maddens in Port O'connor. I'm really looking
forward to this one. Lot's of good friends down in
that part of the world.

Adios
Smokey

Late June

Hey Guys:
El Smoko just returned from a whirlwind trip to the
Hill Country west of San Antonio, and I'm pleased to
report that we now have six new radio stations playing
songs from "White Man's Blues"!!

I got to visit with my old friend Rick Star, Program
Director of Texas Rebel Radio KFAN 107.9 in
Fredericksburg. Rick has some shows coming up later
this year and toward the first of next year that we
are going to be a part of. Thanks Rick

Got to do a live broadcast with Music Director Glen
Taylor and Jay Jernigan of KRVL radio 94.3 in
Kerville. They even wanted me to do "Her Memory"
live on the air!!! Great guys. If you are traveling
through that part of the world give both of those
stations a listen. You'll like what you hear.

Also got to visit with the lady I have been secretly
in love with for years, Candace Kunz, the bartender at
the store in Lukenbach. Candace will have her new CD
out sometime this year and she's cute to boot. stop
in and visit with her when you're in the Lukenbach
area.

Friday I let the band off and went to Schroeder Hall
with my bass player, Jerry Galloway, to see and listen
to my old buddys Tommy Alverson and Ed Burleson. What
truly great honky tonk music. Those guys are super.
What talent!!! I can't wait for them to come back.

SCHEDULE:

July 1, Friday. We, Texas Highway, Adon Davila, on
Lead, Jerry Galloway on bass and vocals, Stephen Falk
on drums, Ashley Duderstadt on vocals and El Smoko,
are going to be at the Spot in Port O'Conner from 8
till 12 midnight. This is a free show and the food is
great. Come on down and see us. Call 361-983-2775
for more information and directions.

July 2, Sat. Texas Highway is going to be performing
at the Shiner Half Moon Holidays from 5 till 7pm in
Shiner Texas. Rhythm of the Road is the headliner for
this show. Come on down and I'll buy you a Shiner
Beer!!!

I love you guys

Adios
Smokey Wilson
MTM Entertainer of the Year

June 14, 2005

Hola Amigos:
Well we "Texas Blues", (The Band) traveled down to
Corpus Christi last Thursday and performed at the
Executive Surf Club. Great place, great food, great
crowd, super good time. Thanks to the Wagner folks
for coming out and making this work!!! dancing
fools!!!

Saturday June 11, Jerry, My Bass Player, and I went to
Neiderwald and headlined the show there at Alice's
Restaurant. Talk about steaks.... This place is
really coming on and the food is excellent. Sold out
of cd's and had a real blast. Got to meet a young
guitar player out of Austin named Patrick. He and his
band opened for us and played some pretty good rock
and roll. Keep up the good work guys. Elizabeth Day
from Austin came out and took some photos for a poster
she is going to work up. Ought to be good!! Great
Lady, cute too!!!

This week, Saturday June 18, we're, "Texas Blues",
going to be at the Sweet Home Cystic Fibrosis benefit
Bar-B-Que cookoff from 8pm till 12 midnight. This is
a free concert so bring your lawn chairs, ice chests,
and party attitude and join us for a good cause.
Sweet Home is located between Yoakum and
Hallettsville. You can't miss it. It is where John
Reeves has his Sweet Home Music Fest. It's for a good
cause, come on out. You can call Julie Hahn at
361-741-2327 for more information.

Adios
Smokey Wilson
MTM "Entertainer of the Year"

June 8, 2005

Hey Folks:
Last Friday we (Texas Blues) played at Zowarka's in
Victoria. Great place with a real old time Road House
feeling. Thanks Greg.
Saturday we were at a private function at the world
famous Weeschache Hall. I love those old halls. The
sound is great.

Our schedule this week looks like:

June 9, Thur. Band Texas Blues. Executive Surf Club
in Corpus. This is the hottest place in Corpus. Come
on out and drink a beer with us. Call 361-884-7873
for more information and directions.

June 11, Sat. Alice's Restaurant in Neiderwald, Close
to Austin, on Texas 21 between San Marcos and Bastrop.
Great old Austin scene type place with great food and
lots of atmosphere. We are the second band that
night. Call 512-376-2782 for more info and
directions. You'll like this place.

June 12, Sun Cheatum Street Warehouse for a benefit
for Austin songwriter's benefit. Gonna start around
2pm.

Adios Friends. come see us.

Smokey Wilson

May 30

Hey Amigo y Amigas:
El Smoko and the new "Texas Guitar Slinger" Adan
Davilla will be at Zowarka's Texas Grill and Chili
Parlor this Friday June 3 from 8 till 10 PM.

Miss Ashlee will be back from her European tour and
will grace us with her lovely singing talents and lead
tamborine playing. Also joining us is my old buddy
Jerry Galloway from Nebraska on vocals and bass.
This is a good place to bring the family, have a good
meal, drink some really cold beer, and enjoy some
great Texas music. This is going to be a super show,
come on down and enjoy the night. Call 361-573-1700
for more information and directions to the place.
Zowarka's is located behind Windy's just off of
Navarro on 209 E. Crestwood in Victoria.

See You Friday

Smokey Wilson
MTM "Entertainer of the Year"

May 3,

Hey Folks:

Well it looks like we are ready for the PIP 2005.
Lots going on this year. There will be some folks
attending that are filming a documentry so you may be
in the movies...Smile!!!

DON'T BRING YOUR FOUR WHEELERS THIS TIME.

April 13,

Hey Folks:

Saturday, April 16, El Smoko and the whole band, "Texas Blues"
fearuring Adan Davila on lead guitar, and Ashley
Duderstadt on vocals, will be performing at the
Kennedy Texas Bluebonnet Festival in beautiful Kennedy
Texas. We will play from 1pm till 5pm. This is a
good time for all come help us celebrate spring and
the beautiful wild flowers we are blessed with in our
part of the world.

Sunday, April 17, El Smoko and the band will be helping out our
good friend Steve Coffman at the World famous second
oldest dance hall in Texas, Schroeder Hall, (Near
Victoria). Steve Coffman is the main reason that I got
back into music. He is truly the "Godfather of Texas
Music". Unfortunately Steve has contracted
un-operable cancer and as everyone knows the expenses
of combating cancer in any form is sometimes
overwhelming. A large group very talented
musicians/singers/songwriters from all over the state
has been gathered together by Jeremy Halliburton of
98.7 (Texas Radio) to assist our Amigo in this time of
need. Check out TexasMix.com for the full line-up.
The gates open and the music starts at 12 noon.
Smokey Wilson and "Texas Blues" take the stage at 2pm sharp.
If you only make one concert this year this is the one.
Call 361-573-7002 (Schroeder Dance Hall) for more
information or directions. We'll see you guys there.

Adios
Smokey
MTM Entertainer of the Year

April 6, 2005

Wow!! last week we got to play at the Lost and Found
in Luling Texas. Absouloutely one of the best Texas
Road Houses in the State!! Check it out if you're in
the area.

This week is going to find us:

Apr 8, Fri. Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, TX. This is a
very intimate venue with all the atmosphere in the
world. Jim and Harvan have really outdone themselves
to provide a great listening room with lots of cold
beer. Come see us there. Call 361-596-7746 for more
information and reservations.

Apr 9, Sat. 9 till 1am The Barn at Mission Valley.
(On hwy 236 in Mission Valley) Another great Texas
Roadhouse. Rowdy and wild. Our kinda place. Great
Beer and lots of loud fun!!!
Raymond and Melanie are good folks and have a great bar.
call
361-573-9064 for more information.

Adios
Smokey

April 6, 2005

Hey Folks:
This is something you may be interested in.

This year we are going to let Bands, any Bands,
Booking Agents, and Venues, advertise their music and
business in the Party In The Pasture Program. The
cost for this service is gonna be $25.00 for a 1/4
page add!!!

Holler at me if you are interested in this.

Adios
Smokey

March 31, 2005

Hey Folks:
Smokey And the band "Texas Blues" is going to be
appearing live at the Lost and Found near Luling Texas
this Saturday April 2nd from 9 till 1am.

This is a great little Texas Road House, good dance
floor and lots of really cold beer!!

To get there take Hwy 80 south out of Luling toward
Nixon, cross IH-10, go about one mile to FM 1150, Turn
right on FM 1150 and go approximately one mile. The
Lost and Found is on the right. For more information
and for reservations call 830-875-0012

Party In The Pasture May 6 & 7, 2005!!!

See you there
Adios
Smokey

January 14, 2006

Hey Folks:
El Smoko just returned from a trip to the deep piney
woods of Far East Texas. What a real treat. The
weather was balmy, the forrests green and the
hospitality outstanding. I got to visit with Lucky
and Jenelle Boyd, founders of My Texas Music.com.
(Jenelle is a really good cook) I got to see the Venue
where the awards show will be this year. The Music
City Texas Theater is something straight out of New
Orleans or San Fransisco. Red Brick, Valted celings,
Exposed beams, giant stage, and a great sound system.
The Awards show is being held in Don Hendley's home
town of Linden, Texas and if you don't make the show
this year you're really gonna miss out.

This is what MTM has been sending out.

Adios
Smokey Wilson
MTM "Entertainer of the Year"

3-15-05

Howdy Folks:

Well here we go again.
Last week I had one of those rare events that seems to
kinda sneak up on you when you least expect it. Ryan
Henderson of Lone Star Radio, called me and asked if I
could go to College Station and play a song swap with
Tommy Alverson. Retorical question. Of course I
wanted to go!!!! Tommy is one of the best in the
business and just getting to listen to him was worth
the trip. Tommy was in great form and he and I
entertained a super crowd of folks at the Burbon
Street Bar and Grill In College Station. What a great
venue for songwriters. Folks knew a bunch of my
music, (I get a lot of air play in that area) sold a
lot of cd's and got some folks who can't wait for the
Party In The Pasture!!!! Stayed up too late
etc.......... Thanks guys.

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK LOOKS LIKE THIS:

Mar. 18, Fri.
Gonna have the full band at the world Famous Schroeder
Saloon in Schroeder TX. Close to Victoria, TX. My
home away from home. The ocasion is that someone
learned that it was Dave Avery's birthday!!! (Dave
does the morning show at 104.7, Lone Star radio out of
Victoria) Great guy and a good friend. We couldn't
pass this one up. Come on out and join the party.
Got some real surprises for you musically speaking.
Adios
Smokey Wilson
MTM 2002 “Entertainer of the Year”