What's better than some cute Czech girls performing "Cotton Eyed Joe"?

Yeah, I know. The ladies are fetching, but the rendition leaves a bit to be desired and the instruments are electronic.

Well, how about a "Swedish techno/folk/bluegrass band"? 

OMG, where's the Holy Water and the crucifix?

Here's a more traditional version:

Fine fiddlin', but the vocals need a lot of work.

Now for vocals check out Amber Hayes (sorry only one size):


And for the traditionalists, nothing beats Bill Monroe:

Pabst is sold to the Russians

Pabst Is Sold to Russian Beverage Company

A Russian beverage company said on Thursday that it was acquiring the Pabst Brewing Company, which makes the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer popular with barflies and hipsters alike and other brands like Colt 45 and Old Milwaukee.
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The buyer is Oasis Beverages, a Russian brewer and beverages distributor. Backing Oasis is TSG Consumer Partners, an American private equity firm focused on consumer goods, which will take a minority stake.

“Pabst Blue Ribbon is the quintessential American brand – it represents individualism, egalitarianism and freedom of expression – all the things that make this country great,” Eugene Kashper, the chairman of Oasis Beverages, said in a statement. 

Thanks Eugene, but that was long ago

Beer For My Horses - Toby Keith and Willie Nelson

Grandpappy told my pappy, back in my day, son
A man had to answer for the wicked that he done
Take all the rope in Texas
Find a tall oak tree, round up all of them bad boys
Hang them high in the street for all the people to see

We got too many gangsters doing dirty deeds
We’ve got too much corruption, too much crime in the streets
It’s time the long arm of the law put a few more in the ground
Send ’em all to their maker and he’ll settle ’em down

Saturday Concert: George Strait sings "All my ex's live in Texas"

While it is not my favorite George Strait song, there's something irresistible about All my ex's live in Texas.

Saturday Concert: Dick Curless sings "Tombstone Every Mile"

It's hard to believe that Dick Curless has been gone for over 15 years and that my old LP of Dick performing live at the WWVA Wheeling Truck-Driver's Jamboree was recorded nearly 40 years ago. Anyhow, here's some cooling music and photos for a hot day:

Saturday Night Concert: Zac Brown Band performs "Chicken Fried"

Well I was raised up beneath the shade of a Georgia pine
And that's home you know
With sweet tea pecan pie and homemade wine
Where the peaches grow
And my house it's not much to talk about
But it's filled with love that's grown in southern ground
And a little bit of chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I've seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman's eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother's love

And its funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most
Not where you live what you drive or the price tag on your clothes
There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind; this I've come to know
So if you agree have a drink with me
Raise your glasses for a toast
To a little bit of chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I've seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman's eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother's love

I thank god for my life
And for the stars and stripes
May freedom forever fly let it ring.
Salute the ones who died
And the ones that gave their lives so we don`t have to sacrifice
All the things we love
Like our chicken fried

Sunday Morning Concert with Alan Jackson

A medley of a couple of gospel favorites - Are You Washed in the Blood and I'll Fly Away.

 

 

A sentimental favorite around here - Small Town Southern Man

 

A little country music for Thanksgving

Have you ever heard of the Hometown Opry in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina? If not, check out this multimedia introduction produced by WRAL in Raleigh. The emphasis is bluegrass but there is also a strong flavor of what I would call vintage country music. There are some videos of performances on YouTube including this one: