So long, Nashville!

Well, we played Nashville.  IT WAS AWESOME.  Three shows in four days, at three separate venues.  The week started off with "Whiskey Jam" at Winners in Midtown.  We played a quick three-song set at this collection of songwriters and bands, and then slipped over to "Losers" next door.  The duo there was fantastic, and there were tons of folks in there just having a good time.  Chart-Topper Chris Young was even spotted milling about.  Then we had a day off to rest from the road before back-back show nights at Red Rooster off Music Row and The Silver Dollar Saloon at Broadway and 2nd!  Both of those shows were full-showcase slots where we were able to play nearly the whole album.

I recorded a new song on Wednesday morning.  I'm not exactly sure about the release plans for it, but I'm extremely happy with the music we laid down, and I'm looking forward to putting the vocals on it!

At Red Rooster, we met Paris Delane, a Nashville Songwriter who wrote the #1, "Lover, Lover".  A big, soulful man, Paris sounded like he was straight out of Blues Heaven.   His amazing combination of vocal range and heartfelt lyrics made for a memorable experience.  Then, he hung around for our show...and after we were done, Paris asked to come up and jam with us for a bit as well.

All in all, Wednesday was a pretty fantastic Birthday.  Then, on Thursday night, we got onstage at Silver Dollar and brought the house down!  People were cheering after every song, and many came up to ask us about the band afterwards.  It's such a blessing to be able to play my own music on Broadway.  When you walk up and down the strip, you hear amazingly talented singers singing the hits from the radio.  You hear Garth's music, and Tim McGraw, and Alan Jackson and Johnny Cash.  But, at The Silver Dollar, we were able to sing Ben Dukes Music....and that was something I will never forget.

We spent four days in Nashville, played three shows, and left with countless great memories (and at least 6 pairs of new boots).  Can't wait to see what the final week of tour holds in store!

YEAHCOMEON!