Screw you, I’m an outlaw, too

One thing that was obvious to me as I watched Ray Wylie Hubbard grind out his driving, bluesy anthems on a recent Saturday at Bill’s Records, is how these outlaw country artists really live the genre.

Bandana-wrapped, bristly, beery (or recovering from a life of beeriness), Ray Wylie and his junior outlaw pal, Guthrie Kennard, would rock day and night, even if KHYI 95.3 FM didn’t sponsor their shows, or fans didn’t pack the house to listen.

Guthrie Kennard (l) and Ray Wylie Hubbard

Ray Wylie’s all, Screw You, We’re From Texas and Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother. No apologies, no regrets.

Me, I start begging for relief 30 minutes into a 45-minute set. If I’m an outlaw, it’s because I refuse to practice. I’m already exhausted from living the life that inspired my horrible songs. How much does this business want from me, anyway?

Nevertheless, I enjoy the vibe at Bill’s KHYI-sponsored shows, and I’m hoping for the best when I perform on The Porch from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, during KHYI Boulevard Unfiltered Wednesdays at The Ranch at Las Colinas, 857 West John Carpenter Freeway in Irving, Texas. Call (972) 506-7262 for details.

Famed DJ will play host, and I’ll be sharing the stage with Cherisse. Lotsa laughs, if you can hear me over the happy hour din.

See you there!

Posted in: Gigs at 3:51 pm Tue, Jan 26, 2010.