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  05/11/2004            
Troy
The harmonies of Watkins and Larue are fantastic.
Stoney LaRue  04/28/2004            
rusty
one of the best concerts i have seen all year. Yes maybe he should give people there credit, but you have to give him credit at the same time. the man can flat out sing and preform anyone off the stage. if you get a chance go see him. STONEY man we miss you here at Rabb's in Ruston, LA hurry back now u hear. maybe this summer with bleu.
Stoney LaRue  04/28/2004            
Dirt FAn
Wow!! Another uneducated redneck..where do they all come from??? Open their mouths when they have no idea what they are talking....Yes, Brandon Jenkins did write "Feet Don't Touch the Ground"...and Stoney is the first to tell you that is a kickass song by Brandon Jenkins...and Stoney did include it on the CD and did include credit on the CD cover....As far as Texas Moon goes... there are two Texas Moons...If you ever listened to Stoney's and Brandon's you would know they are not the same song..guess you haven't heard them both, huh? Does this mean an artist can only record his own songs??? As Randy Rogers would say I guess Tim and Faith would be out a job, huh? As far as Downtown goes...Stoney wrote or co-wrote 8 of the 12 songs including "TEXAS MOON"...
Stoney LaRue  04/27/2004            
kimberly jo
i think stoney larue kicks ass.... kimberly from wichita falls
Stoney LaRue  04/26/2004            
ssd
Stoney needs to give credit where credit is due. Brandon Jenkins wrote Texas Moon and Feet Don't Touch the Ground, two of the only 3 songs worth listening to.
Stoney LaRue  03/30/2004            
matt
this guy is awesome and he needs to get back with the OBB and come out with another cd. he is still amazing to see when it is just him though. he is sooo talented.
Stoney LaRue  03/25/2004            
Pj
Stoney's CD is an excellent CD. I don't know why he is without the OBB, but he can kick butt with that dynamic voice, regardless of who plays the music! Stoney has a powerful & dynamic voice! Can't wait to him to make another CD! Keep it up, Stoney!
Stoney LaRue  03/20/2004            
mary mullens
Great cd. I love feet don't touch the ground! You go stoney!!!
Stoney LaRue  02/23/2004            
Cary
The Straggler's loss is Larue's gain. Watkins and Larue are mind-blowing together. Catch them when they are in town. Don't be disappointed that you won't be hearing a full band...they don't need one.
Stoney LaRue  02/18/2004            
super mo
with a band called the organic boogie band, how can he not be great?
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