So one of two Walmarts in my home town of Midland, Tx has been abruptly shut down for 6 months for supposed “plumbing repairs”, and now everyone is loosing their ish. By now, if you live on the internet as I do, you’ve probably already heard about this; 5 Walmart stores across the South being … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Texas
How to Do Fall in Texas
Fall is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, and while leaves may be changing colors and heaters may be in use in your neck of the woods, things are a little different down here in the Lone Star State. In an effort to share my culture with all of you, and in case you … Continue reading
Listen to Nickel Creek, Live Happier
If you haven’t been listening to Nickel Creek, then it’s high time you started. Nickel Creek is probably the most influential band to the progressive bluegrass movement that’s taken the world by storm. Comprised of childhood best friends Chris Thile, Sarah Watkins and Sean Watkins, the trio have actually been playing together for 25 years. … Continue reading
Stop What You’re Doing and Listen to Shakey Graves
Coming out of Austin, Texas, Shakey Graves is the quick rising-star of the Americana music scene. His music is original, sincere and has a beat you can dance to! Shakey Graves puts on a hell of a one-man band show; taking the stage with just his guitar and a converted suitcase-kick drum. I’ve seen … Continue reading
Fort Phantom Hill
How to find Fort Phantom: From I-20, take exit 288 (if travelling west. if travelling east, take 286C). Head North on West Lake Road. It’s a good 10-12 mile drive. Don’t use the GPS addresses on the Ft. Phantom Hill website or Google – they’re crap. Just keep going North on West Lake Road/FM 600. … Continue reading