everybody in the texas music scene should bow down and kiss joe ely's boots. he is one of the true pioneers.
joe is a panhandle music institution
Finally! Joe Ely's first two albums on CD, and the same disc to boot!! If you know these songs, youre a fan and have been awhile, and you'll want this CD to replace your wornout vinyl (like me). If you dont know 'em, youre in for a BIG treat. Check out the fine efforts from Joe, from "back in the day". Cant go worng! Great tunes from a great artist, and a genuine nice guy. Thanks Joe!
Joe has a unique way of connecting with the audience because he truly feels his fans are his friends. If you can possibly imagine an ultimate sounding CD sounding even better by live musicians -- you have Joe's band (which from time to time has included the incredible Charlie Sexton and many other notable musicians). Joe is gifted, sincere and warm. Joe is open and gives you a peek into his soul as he writes and sings. Perhaps that's why so many of my friends and I go out of our way to see him in Austin, Gruene, Houston, Dallas, Galveston and yes, even strange places like Seabrook or Bedford! A true original, there is really no special classification for Joe's music. Is it country? No. Is it rock? No. Americana? What the heck is that really anyway? It's just pure Texas. At Greune recently he sang a new song about the tragic flood in New B. that reminded us of how fragile our memories and precious possessions are. Joe seems to have a unique understanding of human nature which he presents in a timeless musical fashion, which in my book represents pure class. While performing at Gruene one night last December, he stated that he was very happy to be at Gruene and that he couldn't think of any other place he'd rather be. We all believed it because he poured so much into his show and has such a delightful appreciative nature. Joe performed the best live show I've ever seen at Party on the Plaza in Houston a few years ago and my lucky friends and I who attended will never ever forget it. I would love to run away with Joe, but he's married and besides, would have to build a trailer to just to haul all my shoes around with us on the road. I will never outgrow being a groupie when it comes to Joe Ely, my very favorite musician of all time. Joe's bass player, Gary Herman is every bit as warm and wonderful as Joe. What a great bunch. I have seven, count them, of Joe's CDs, and I adore every one. Everybody who I turn on to Joe, young and old are thankful for the exposure. Joe is like the Lone Star. A "Lone" because he is so unique, a "Star" due to his natural musical gift.
Going to a Joe Ely concert is a event you dont forget, like your wedding day or your graduation. Joe puts on the best show in the business and I have seen the best but this guys just wont quite when it comes to performing every night and every night its different and a memory of a genuis in the music business. Sorry Springsteen fans, Joe kicks ass every day and was been for years,he is the real boss!!!
The three Live Ely albums are the absolute best live albums ever made. They capture what is best about Ely, an extrordinary live show that with some of the best musicianship around. "Live at Antones" is a must have. It has it all, from the West-Tex rock of Maines and Taylor dueling on strings to the Nor-Mex sound of Teye on guitaron and Guzman on the squeeze, and all the way Ely belting out strong vocals. This CD is definately 5 stars out of 5.
The three Live Ely albums are the absolute best live albums ever made. They capture what is best about Ely, an extrordinary live show that with some of the best musicianship around. "Live at Antones" is a must have. It has it all, from the West-Tex rock of Maines and Taylor dueling on strings to the Nor-Mex sound of Teye on guitaron and Guzman on the squeeze, and all the way Ely belting out strong vocals. This CD is definately 5 stars out of 5.
Honky Tonk Masquerade was in my record library the year it came out. Put it in your cd collection and you can own one of the best albums ever released.
Joe Ely is a great songwriter and can talk with his guitar!
