Monday, July 31, 2023

AMANDA CROSS HAS HEART

AMANDA CROSS does a wicked cover of HEART'S "Barracuda". WE dig it. WE are massive fans of the Wilson Sisters! "Barracuda" is one of OUR favorites! Massive Gonzo Marks!

HUCK 2 IN THE BUNKHOUSE

Dinner time. The bunkhouse has HUCK 2 playing. Lasso some good grub snd great music. Check out "Evelyn".

"FIREFLY" BY SPRINGWORKS

"Firefly" by SPRINGWORKS is exciting. It rides the wind like a train. You want to know where it is going. "Firefly" gets Massive Gonzo Marks!

TAKE A LITTLE TRIP WITH THE PALAVA

Get your shoes on. Earbuds or headphones should be at the ready. Take a little trip with "Fever Dream" by THE PALAVA. Listen to the lyrics and enjoy the music. Dig the cool vocals. Massive Gonzo Marks!

"COMPANION PEACE" BY RADICAL BICEP

"Companion Peace" by RADICAL BICEP sounds like a masterpiece. All that power in that vibe! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

"EVERYTHING I WANTED" BY BETH BOMBARA

"Everything I Wanted" by BETH BOMBARA makes beautiful sense. Notice the out of this world vocals that reach out and touch you with every tone. The music is perfect. Songwriting Matters. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

WON'T SAY RABBIT ROCKS AND MAKES YOU THINK

Manic Monday is hot and cloudy. The wind is asleep. 'Just A Prisoner' by WON'T SAY RABBIT is playing as a cool whisper of southeast breeze comes in. You let your mind sway to the Tremendo vocals dancing in the Fab music. A question pops up.... What do you do when you're the last of a dying breed? Check It Out!

'RIDE WITH THE WIND' BY ONE UGLY COWBOY

'Ride With The Wind" by ONE UGLY COWBOY has a banjo that bangs when it wants. It has lyrics wit.h great advice The vocals rock as always! This is a Triple Listen because it is that good!

BRYAN ADAMS INTO THE MANIC MONDAY MIX

"Cuts Like A Knife" by BRYAN ADAMS on the Manic Monday Mix makes sense. It's a Great Song! Let's Go! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

BLISS HAS CRUSHING POWER

The beauty of "Bliss" by COMA BEACH is that their full power and passion is unleashed! You can feel it in the vocals and music! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

AIR SUPPORT FROM BECK BLACK

It is a tough Manic Monday and WE are calling in Air Support from BECK BLACK! "American Mister" by BECK BLACK does the trick! Let's Go! Guacamole with two Chile Del Monte peppers top it off!

FRACTURED GIVES IT ALL AND MORE

Manic Monday came at US with Full Agression! The phone system was down at 5:27 in the morning! Purple Polly fixed it! "More" by FRACTURED plus Gatorade and Oreos courtesy of Purple Polly! Check It Out!

"ALWAYS ON MY MIND" BY WILLIE NELSON

"Always On My Mind" by WILLIE NELSON is one of OUR favorite songs by the Texas Legend. It is beautiful and takes US back to high school. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

A LIFE LINE FROM THE WARNING

The morning was nasty because the phone seemed dead. WE need commo. Luckily the issue was resolved! Manic Monday! "Runaway" from THE WARNING sounds strong and ominous. WE vibe off that! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: COMA BEACH ROCKS HARD

Valerie and I had some drinks last night. Thankfully WE have today off! COMA BEACH ROCKS HARD! "Jesus' Tears" is Epic!

SAMANTHA SEZ: ONE UGLY COWBOY CHA-CHINGS

Hey! It's SAM! Tecnical Difficulties last night! This morning a hangover..... It's OK. Its my day off! "Money Changes Ev'rythang" by ONE UGLY COWBOY rings up the audio cash register! This song is a winner because of its wealthy lyrics, million dollar vocals and take it to the bank music! Samantha Jackpot Gonzo Marks! WHAT'S IN YOUR WALLET?

Sunday, July 30, 2023

SAMANTHA SEZ: THE PALAVA HAVE QUITE AN ARSENAL

THE PALAVA do not have a weakness. They bring everything to the show and sone! They are Solid at songwriting, vocals and music. Plus they can cover a song abd make it their own! Check out their cover of AMY WINEHOUSE'S "Back To Black". Samantha Sharp Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: STEVE SAVONA HITS HARD

Whoa! Wow! STEVE SAVONA has a black belt in songwriting. Different topics bounce and pop! Lightning Music! "Bipolar Throne" is powerful. This Marvo singer-songwriter closes tonight at the ranch! WE highly recommend him! Samantha Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: WON'T SAY RABBIT IIS ON THE TOP OF MY LIST

Check Out my list! Feed your ears a feast of music! On the top is WON'T SAY RABBIT'S " I Need More"! It lands in the ears and dances in there. The vocals and music are powerful good! Love It Forever! Samantha Wicked Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: AMANDA CROSS IS FENOMO

I gotta say it! AMANDA CROSS is Fenomo! Wow-O-Wow, what a strong voice! Listen to "How Did I Get So Lucky" !Phenomenal! Absolutely Fenomo! This is a Triple Listen! It is That Good! The way the vocals and music kick into the next gear! Yeah! Good songwriting as well! Mega-Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: HUCK 2 IS THE REAL DEAL

HUCK 2 is a hard working band that creates and plays Authentic Rock And Roll. Nothing orocessed here. The lads play their instruments and sing. Their passion is their labor of love. Samantha sez so! Check Out "Bottled Up" on: www.huck2.com! Samantha Level Of Excellence Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: ENJOY THE WARNING ON A NIGHT OF MUSIC

A hot beautiful Sunday is headed into the evening and WE are listening to THE WARNING. A Live Rendition of the hauntingly beautiful "Revenant" leads the way into a night of music!

SAMANTHA SEZ: "EVEN A GLIMMER" BY RADICAL BICEP IS A TRIPLE LISTEN

'Even A Glimmer' by RADICAL BICEP is So Good it is a Triple Listen! The music is Divine!

SAMANTHA SEZ:. BECK BLACK BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN

There is no question that BECK BLACK putd on one helluva show! She brings the house down! It is Passion Power Punch! Check Her Out!

SAMANTHA SEZ:. FRACTURED ROCK THE RODEO

It is Texas and men on horseback are common. Samantha knows that. She says FRACTURED rocks the rodeo with "Maybe Tomorrow". Samantha Behemoth Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ:. WILLIE NELSON CAN SING CLASSICS

I love that WILLIE NELSON can sing an AMERICAN CLASSIC like "One For My Baby'. He is an American Treasure and a Texas Legend! Samantha Texas Sized Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: SPRINGWORKS IS WHO IS THERE

I must say SPRINGWORKS is no shrinking violet. This band let's you know they are preent. You hear the cool vocals and smooth music plus potent lyrics on Who's There?" I say Explore More Of SPRINGWORKS! Samantha Level Gonzo Marks!

SAMANTHA SEZ: KANSAS ALWAYS ROCKS

KANSAS had me at "Dust In The Wind"! On "Tomb 19" I thoroughly get into the whole story about a Mayan king's curse. Por Que Si, Baby! 100 Samantha Gonzo Marks!

Saturday, July 29, 2023

"MOMENT" BY BETH BOMBARA

BETH BOMBARA reminds US of LINDA RONSTADT. WE could listen to RONSTADT all day long. WE are massive fans. MS. BOMBARA'S voice is Clear and Beautiful. "Moment" is lyrically superb. The music is on the mark. The guitar reminds US of George Harrison's work on the Ultra-Marvo "Cloud Nine" album. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks for 'Moment" by BETH BOMBARA! It is a Triple Listen! It was That Good!

"GEORGIE' BY SPRINGWORKS

"Georgie' by SPRINGWORKS is musically intriguing. It breathes its start You hold your breath for it yo kick into action. It sounds like NASA ground control in a steel factory with a light orchestra. WE Love It! Forget Space X. WE will bladt off with SPRINGWORKS! Contact Major Tom!

SATURDAY SLAY HOTCAKE DINNER

Groceries come ii tomorrow so it is Oatmeal Hotcakes for Dinner this Saturday! Music by THE WARNING plus cold coffee! "Escape The Mind " kicks it off!

MUSTANG RIDE WITH COMA BEACH

WE took a Saturday drive in the Mustang with COMA BEACH! Give the stereo system a work out! "Nothing Right" by COMA BEACH sounds Awesome in the Ford Mustang! Checkala!

STEVE SAVONA ON A SATURDAY SLAY

STEVE SAVONA on a Saturday Slay means you are getting Cool Music. Get out of the sun and into the shade. Hydrate and check out "Something Isn't Right' by STEVE SAVONA. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU RECYCLE RATHER THAN TEAR IT DOWN

The old horse racetrack two roads away has been rather quiet. It is now used to host concerts out here in the countryside. A few years ago DEF LEPPARD And WILLIE NELSON played that venue. Not on the same bill. That would've been a Monster Show! See what happens when you Recycle rather than TEAR IT DOWN? Check out "Tear It Down" by HUCK 2 at: www.huck2.com!

CHECK YOUR HALOS

The boots are off in the bunkhouse as WE listen to the wind whistle flirtatiously through the trees. Texas; where it is too hot the devil sends a ride share to pick up lost souls. Ya'll be angels now.....but not like "Dirty Lil Angel" by BECK BLACK! CHECKALO!

THE PALAVA ON A 20TH CENTURY DEVICE

The old ranch house is locked. It has the 1970s era stereo system Uncle Dom won in a raffle. Alligator has good luck. "Dead Heat" by THE PALAVA would sound Incredible on that 20th century device. Check It Out! Is It On Vinyl?

TALKING DREAMS

WE were in the 4th grade. OUR school's reading program was creative in encouraging Reading. Every month WE would get a tiny magazine to read. It covered different topics. One was music. There was an interesting article about a band with a funny name. That band was FLEETWOOD MAC. Within a few months WE heard them on the radio. WE became huge fans. ANANDA CROSS does a Marvo Cover of "Dreams". Massive Gonzo!

"ONSLAUGHT" BY RADICAL BICEP

"Onslauaght" by RADICAL BICEP has àn epic action adventure sound to it. It is brilliant! WE would like two tickets please. Gargantuan Godzilla Gonzo Marks for "Onslaught" by RADICAL BICEP!

"WE'VE DONE THIS BEFORE' BY WILLIE NELSON AND KIMMIE RHODES

"We've Done This Before" by WILLIE NELSON AND KIMMIE RHODES is a beautiful song. Two voices dance on great music. The accordion is perfect in the mix. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

"I LOVE WHATCHA DO" BY ONE UGLY COWBOY

"I Love Whatcha Do" by ONE UGLY COWBOY takes US to the Rockin' Rodeo. Tough stompin' vocals with Bronc-Bustin' Music! The subtle banjo assault is a kick! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

LENGUA DE GATO

There is no way "Cat's Tongue' by WON'T SAY RABBIT does not move you! It is a sonic joyride! Every note is Maravilloso! Even the hummingbirds in the garden were grooving to it!

FRACTURED AND EUNICE

What is this world coming to when the Ice Cream Lady has not come by? (Eunice took a day off?) You can rely on FRACTURED to bring forth the rock! Keep Rock Alive! Foto: The Old Thermometer.

Friday, July 28, 2023

SEVEN WOMEN IN SONG: ESTHER

WE are Texan so WE know about Esther. She is one dangerous lady. Say hello to Esther in "Esther Be The One" by ZZ TOP.

SEVEN WOMEN IN SONG: MEGAN

SMOKING POPES is another one of OUR favorite rock bands. Meet MEGAN. "Megan" has Tremendo vocals and on the money music. The Bass Is Absolutely Magnificent! MEGAN must have been very special.

SEVEN WOMEN IN SONG: AMANDA

BOSTON is one of OUR favorite rock bands. Meet "Amanda" which is a beautiful love song. Amanda sounds like a keeper.

SEVEN WOMEN IN SONG: LOLA

Everyone knows LOLA. THE KINKS introduced her to the world. Say hello abd listen to her story.

SEVEN WOMEN IN SONG,: ANGELINE

Check out "ANGELINE" by THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. She's not the girl next door.

SEVEN WOMEN IN SONG: ROSA LEE

LOS LOBOS sing about Rosa Lee in "Set Me Free". She sounds like a heartbreaker. A handful. Check It Out.

SEVEN WOMEN IN SONG:. "EVELYN" BY HUCK 2

So many women immortalized in song means they made an impact on the songwriter. Let's start the journey with "Evelyn" by HUCK 2. Listen to the lyrics!

MEG MAC TAMES THE TEXAS HEAT

The drizzle stopped. The sun tried to rage back. Thankfully the reliable southeast wind rode into the rescue. "Letter" by MEG MAC plays. The wind stays in the background as MEG MAC'S beautiful vocals fill the old house. A summer treat to beat the Texas heat! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks.

"CINEMATECH" BY RADICAL BICEP

"Cinematech" by RADICAL BICEP takes you to the movies. Sit back and let your ears take it all in. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

A SONIC KICK FROM THE PALAVA

A light drizzle surprised the hellish Texas Sunwhip. Just what WE needed. Pair ut up with cool music ftom THE PALAVA and you have a Winner! "Useless" is a sonic kick with excellent vocals. Check It Out!

GETCHA SOME GREAT VIBE

Are you tired from the heat? All you have to do is listen to "Getcha" by WON'T SAY RABBIT. Check Ut Out!

COMA BEACH STOMPS ACROSS THE SKY

Here WE go kicking through the day! COMA BEACH stomps up a storm with "Astray" ! Wicked music, vocals and songwriting! Check Ut Out!

A SONIC CHARGE FROM THE WARNING

Amping Up the day with music! "Stalker" by THE WARNING is a sweet unsettling sonic tale! Let's Go! SHARP MUSIC!

AMP IT UP WITH BECK BLACK

iThe weekend is upon US and WE suggest you amp it up with BECK BLACK! Let "Wanna Be Your Barbie Doll" lead it off! Massive Gonzo Marks!

GYNNY KNOWS

"She Knows" by STEVE SAVONA caught Gynny's ear. "I dig its flow. There's alot of power there". She has a point. She knows what she likes!

CRYSTAL CLEAR

The gravity o f the situatiin does not register to one party. Sound Familiar? FRACTURED puts it all on the table on "Understand". It is vocally and musically crystal clear. What More could you want? It's Only You and Only Me. Maybe Tomorrow you will Understand. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

"THAT'S MY DOG" BY ONE UGLY COWBOY

WE love "That's My Dog" by ONE UGLY COWBOY because it's an awesome song. The vocals, songwriting and music are all on the mark. WE are dog lovers and agree with all the sentiments expressed im the song. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

"NIGERIAN SLUM" BY SPRINGWORKS

"Nigerian Slum" by SPRINGWORKS has a badass beat! Catch that bass! A sinister element in there! The vocals are Extreme Cool! The title of the song intrigued US. WE were not disappointed! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

"PHANTOM" BY AMANDA CROSS

"Phantom" by AMANDA CROSS is spooky good with its soft ominous music and hauntingly beautiful vocals! Scare Up Some Tickets And Catch AMANDA CROSS IN CONCERT! GARGANTUAN GONZO MARKS!

WILLIE NELSON WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS

WILLIE NELSON and JULIO IGLESIAS singing "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" blew OUR minds when it came out. It's still a fun song. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

Thursday, July 27, 2023

MORE FUN OUTSIDE

Pancake Dinber was dynamite. Made outside. The heat motivates US to enjoy the merciful wind. Check out "More" by FRACTURED!

NIGHT JAM: "PAVED WITH GOLD " BY THE PALAVA

"Paved With Gold" by THE PALAVA takes on the road to the 11 pm range. It sounds like a song THIN LIZZY would've played. Excellent Number!

"LARYNGITIS" BY WON'T SAY RABBIT

"Laryngitis" by WON'T SAY RABBIT says it all. It's a musical joyride you did not expect. That adds to the glee of it all! It's like being at a record shop in the 20th century. You scan the titles of the songs. One catches your eye. You get home. The needle drops on the vinyl. You get to Track 4 and it bmows your mind. WE give it Massive Gonzo Marks.

"TEMPEST" BY RADICAL BICEP

"Tempest" by RADICAL BICEP is short and sweet. It caught UD by surprise. Huge Gonzo Marks.

BECK BLACK IN A CARLY SIMON DREAM

WE dreamt WE had messed up CARLY SIMON'S ice cream cone and then 'You're Never Gonna Stop Me" by BECK BLACK and TONY VALENTINO started playing on the stereo. Ms. SIMON said she dug the tune. WE woke up.

IN THE KITCHEN WITH THE WARNING

WE are terrible cooks. At least WE listen to music that delights ears. Shattered Heart" by THE WARNING is a case in point! Rock With THE WARNING!

ROLL OUT THE EVENING WITH COMA BEACH

The sun is clocking out. The music is coming in! The evening will entertain a shy wind! Check out "Jesus Tears" by COMA BEACH!

"DIFFERENT DRUM" BY AMANDA CROSS

AMANDA CROSS does an excellent Cover of the classic "Different Drum". OUR ears are very familiar with that great song. Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

"THE RED AND THE BLACK" BY BLUE OYSTER CULT

,"The Red And The Black" by BLUE OYSTER CULT always Rocks! Check It Out as WE prepare dinner! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

ONE UGLY COWBOY COVER CASH

WE are JOHNNY CASH fans from childhood. The Man In Black got alot of Airplay in OUR little house in Texas. ONE UGLY COWBOY has instrumental tongues of fire on their Cover of Mr. Cash's "Ring Of Fire". A banjo too! Yhe vocals are incendiarly Awesome! They wear it well! Excelente Cover! Massive Gonzo Marks!

LEMONADE AND GREAT MUSIC

Chilling in the shade after work. "Blow Your Soul Away' by STEVE SAVONA and cold lemonade is the perfect tag team! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

"FAMILY BIBLE" BY WILLIE NELSON

WE are in the shade enjoying Great Music! "Family Bible" by WILLIE is a beautiful song. Checkala! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

THE PERFECT RUN SONG

In OUR youth WE could run into Mission, Texas proper in about 3 hours. WE would depart around 4:30 a.m. Wait...are WE getting old? Let's just say WE had a fake Walkman. "Nowhere Yo Run" by HUCK 2 is the perfect run song. It has that "Get Ready" bass in the beginning then the run starts. You pick up the pace with the music. The early morning scent of the citrus trees dances with the cool Summer whisper wind. Yes, this song would run well with you! Push into town with it! WE will run with it on the running trail WE ae developing on the ranch! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks! CHECK IT OUT AT: www.huck2.com!

"CATASTROPHE JUST" BY SPRINGWORKS

" Catastrophe Just" by SPRINGWORKS has a surf music dude meets a Goth girl and they fall in love quality. WE Love It! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks!

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

NOTHING COMPARES TO SINEAD O'CONNOR

REST IN PEACE SINEAD O'CONNOR

"BABY HOLD ON" BY EDDIE MONEY

It was always a blast to listen to EDDIE MONEY. Sone souls were birn to sing. Their voices Always ring true! "Baby Hold On" by EDDIE MONEY still Rocks!

ALL THAT POWER IN THE PLAY

BECK BLACK and her band have so much energy they could power a huge metropolis! Check Out "Rock On"!

"THIRTY YEARS" BY WON'T SAY RABBIT

"Thirty Years" by WON'T SAY RABBIT has a bounce and boom that tornado through the atmosphere. Maniaco Bass! The vocals bring a delicate touch with diamond sharp strength. This song is a Triple Play. Simon, It Is That Good! Imagine It Live In Concert! Gargantuan Gonzo Marks for "Thirty Years" by WON'T SAY RABBIT!

"CRICKET COYOTE" BY SPRINGWORKS

"Cricket Coyote" by SPRINGWORKS has a vibe of an indie movie that makes you think while taking you on a wild ride. The music flows in a racing pulse as the vocals follow. WE give it Massive Gonzo Marks!

"WHY ME?" BY WILLIE NELSON

"Why Me" by WILLIE NELSON is absolutely precioso! Excellent!

"EXTREME MASOCHIST" BY COMA BEACH

"Extreme Masochist" by COMA BEACH lunges towards you with razor sharp guitar! The band is at Maximum! The vocals are steel strong as they deliver the goods! Extreme Gonzo Marks!

"NO END" BY ONE UGLY COWBOY

"No End" by ONE UGLY COWBOY is Beautiful. The vocals shine in their strength and beauty. The music is on the money. WE give it Gargantuan Gonzo Marks! That is the power of great songwriting.

AVOID A SOULSUCKER AND HANG OUT WITH SOMEONE LIKE D.V.D.

Get your Ears on to the music of HUCK 2. Real Rock And Roll is what you get! Check them out LIVE if you get the opportunity! Kick it off with "Soulsucker". Stay away from those types! Haang out with someone so cool dolphins saved his life! DVD.....DICK VAN DYKE!

LET'S GO THERE WITH STEVE SAVONA

"Inconceivable" by STEVE SAVONA plays in the early evening breeze as the sun heads west. Great Music takes you to a better place. Let's Go There!

ROCK DINNER WITH THE WARNING

WE got in some good work on the trail along the southern fenceline this morning. WE have been relaxing with Great Music! Check out "Disciple" by THE WARNING! Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for dinner!

IN THE LISTENING ROOM WITH THE PALAVA

Purple Polly popped into the Listening Room to listen to "Useless" by THE PALAVA with US. She pointed out how the song is always rocking forward. It must Mega-Rock Live!

KFC SATURDAY: "LUCK" BY INDUSTRIAL-1

Saturday Night! The cool north wind is whisperingcon OUR skin as the music plays! Check Out "Luck" by INDUSTRIAL-1!