Stoney LaRue

















Stoney LaRue
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At 3 years old, Stoney LaRue could be found belting out “Swinging” by John Anderson on his Mr. Microphone radio. The son of a struggling bass player and a nurse, LaRue understood the allure of music at an early age, and recorded his first works at age twelve. He earned accolades through school for his unmatched vocal abilities and promising instrumental talents. Many subscribe Stoney LaRue to the category of artists that are simply natural born performers, just don’t try to limit him by category. Born in Taft,Texas, LaRue actually spent the majority of his adolescence north of the Red River, where he was raised in Southeastern Oklahoma . He never really pictured himself doing anything else but making good music, so LaRue eventually made his way to the state’s Red Dirt hotbed of Stillwater, where he began to develop his individualized style from a widespread range of influences. From Willie Nelson to Ray Charles, to The Grateful Dead and Kris Kristofferson, LaRue’s emerging style impressively blends varied elements of country, blues, and soulful rock into cohesive, vocal driven performances. His abilities earned the immediate respect of then “up and coming” peers including Cody Canada, Mike McClure, Jason Boland, and other cohorts of the revitalizing Texas and Red Dirt circuits (now electrifying audiences nationwide.) In 2002, both fans and industry took good notice of LaRue after he spearheaded The Organic Boogie Band and released ”Downtown,” which was recorded in private sessions at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa and mixed in a trailer on the side of a cliff in Bartlesville,OK. It was just the beginning, as the debut cemented LaRue’s following and inspired a move to New Braunfels, Texas, where a vibrant music community and a persistent touring schedule spawned a vast response. Fans anxiously awaited the August 2005 release of Stoney LaRue-the Red Dirt Album, which hit the Billboard sales charts in its debut week. A far cry from the mixing trailer on the cliff, The Red Dirt Album was recorded with a tight circle of players and professionals in a studio setting. The record was a pinnacle effort for LaRue and has inarguably established his triple threat status as a truly gifted vocalist, player, and performer. Armed with golden ear musicianship, an amusing wit, and soulful magnetism, LaRue’s shows are infused with an uplifting quality, a cathartic barroom brand of spirituality, where venues are complimented for good bar “feng shui,” and where time and dimension can be traversed via emotive lyrics and melodic riffs. A charismatic performer, LaRue’s flawless vocals can draw a crowd to a open mouth level of sonic mesmerization, and next have them singing “Forever Young” so loudly that you can’t hear anything else. At 28 years old, Stoney LaRue now performs close to 300 dates a year at top festivals and venues across the nation and even the Caribbean, sharing bills with renowned acts like Lee Ann Womack, Gary Allan,Dierks Bentley, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Radney Foster, and others. With a newly assembled band that includes Jeremy Bryant (drums), Jesse Fritz (bass), Rodney Pyeatt (guitar), and Steve Littleton (keys), Stoney LaRue is poised for his upcoming addition to the famed Live at Billy Bob’s series and even greater horizons to come. The music is undeniably inside of Stoney LaRue, but he’s the type of artist that doesn’t HAVE to point it out to you, his belief in the music is strong enough that it just powers through transparently. Stoney LaRue is not trying to be anybody but the artist that he is, and his sincerity just seeps out, spills off the stage, and overtakes any room.
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03/08/2011 - Stoney LaRue talks new album, growing up, never quitting  - Read More
08/27/2009 - LaRue brings party to Nacogdoches - Read More
07/08/2009 - Stoney LaRue playing Okemah’s Woody Fest Thursday - Read More
04/16/2009 - Inductees announced for Music Walk of Fame - Read More
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Stoney LaRue  06/03/2006            
Matt from Rowlett
this album is awesome. stoney you da man!
Stoney LaRue  06/01/2006            
Denise
Can't wait for the 2nd album. I've worn my first one out playing it so much for my grandaughter, Kayli. She can sing right along with Stoney thru the whole CD.
Stoney LaRue  05/25/2006            
Jill
Can't wait for the show at the Horseman your the best up close & personal & your a badass
Stoney LaRue  05/25/2006            
Frankie in Alabama
I just recieved the Red Dirt CD and I think that it is fabulous! It hasn't been out of the CD player. This artist has all the right "stuff" !! Can't wait until the next CD!
Stoney LaRue  05/23/2006            
No Hombre
Jeff 'Stick' I don't get it either. Music for kiddie lemmings.
Stoney LaRue  05/12/2006            
Tom McAleer
This is one of the best cds to come along in the last few years. Stoney is a a great songwriter with a great voice. In adsdition to having a great cd, he puts on a fantastic live show. His cover of Bob Dylan's "Forever Young" will take your breath away. Buy this cd.
Stoney LaRue  05/10/2006            
Phil
Hey everyone don't listen Jeff "stick" or what the F@*$! Stoney's awesome and thats all there is to say. Love his music and he is awesome live!
Stoney LaRue  05/02/2006            
johnny b
I just caught Stoney live this weekend with CCR and Wade Bowen, and I have a new appreciation for his music this guy is a alot of fun and he sings and performs with heart. Great show and a really good cd.
Stoney LaRue  05/02/2006            
brandon
dont listen to that guy below! just because his songs arent about beer bait and ammo doesnt mean its not texas music. he is an amazing musician and the band is great live as well. if you bought this cd and didnt like it, force it down a few times all the way through (hit up tracks 1,2,4,6,and 7 for the best ones). it is fantastic!
Stoney LaRue  05/02/2006            
mellis
RED DIRT ALBUM is GREAT!! great voice , great songs , and a great band. that sums it up
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