Ladies, do you like the kind of love song that says you are everything that your guy needs? Guys, want to find a song that will absolutely melt your lady when you play it for her? Chad Sullins & the Last Call Coalition have just released the song for you both.

Earlier this week the band launched a grass roots campaign release of their newest single "Only Girl" from their 2012 album Incommunicado. Tired of waiting for the powers behind the scene to put it into rotation the band took charge and pushed forward. With what they called "help from friends in radio and one badass friend" they are right now promoting "Only Girl" to dang near every radio station on both sides of the Red River line.

The song itself is amazing. It puts that old "you're the sun and the stars" love song stuff in terms that regular folks like you and I can actually relate to. See for yourself...

"She doesn't know what she does, when she does what she does to me..." It isn't cheesy. It isn't overly dramatic. I get that.

"I love the look in her eyes, night after night, when I walk in... And I hate to see her cry, when the fault is all mine. It's the ultimate sin..." The good and the bad. That's real. This is a love song from an everyday kinda guy to his only girl.

So start calling up your local stations and requesting "Only Girl" now. Support the music that tells your story. Support the bands that are doing it without major backing and going at it on their own. I can promise you, one listen and you will get it. You simply can't not love this song. And when you love this song, make sure you check out the band's website and Facebook for more.

For band website go here

for band facebook go here

til next time...

Brandon

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Twitter @just_a_blogger

    Being a writer on this scene, I am often times afforded the opportunity to do things most fans never even imagine can happen.  Be it judging battle of the bands, conducting interviews on artist's tour buses, sharing lunch with songwriters, or even being invited to the occasional private pickers circles, there's no doubt that I'm in the thick of things. I in turn, use those experiences to try and relay what I have seen, heard, and felt through written word as best I can to you guys.  It's not an easy task though, because I am not a professional by any means.  I have no degree in music theory, nor am I some expert critic.  At the end of the day, I am simply a fan, no more than you.  I still wait anxiously for new music to come out, I have giddy moments of fandom, I even make bad choices when it comes to music sometimes.  But there are other times, times when it almost seems as if the stars align just right, and yes, magic happens.  No, not some cheesy guy pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but musical magic, hearing something for the first time and falling absolutely in love with the sound.

    While I am no stranger to the name Green Light Pistol, and having seen them perform on the mainstage at this years LJT Texas Music fest, I still had yet to see them up-close and in an intimate setting.  This past Friday I did just that, and yeah, I too fully understood what all the talk was about.  They are unique, different, special, and absolutely what all of music has been needing.  They are beautifully blending together a menagerie of instrumentation and melodies and harmonies that are beyond infectious.  They have that sound of completeness, the feeling of being on the cusp of greatness.  But then again, what do I know, I am after all, just a fan.

Two for the price of one today, while supplies last.

For more on Green Light Pistol: Click Here

Adiós,

Aaron Bentley

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    One of the best parts of attending the LJT Texas Music fest are the moments that happen without plan or schedule.  While everyone enjoys the main stage or acoustic stage performances, for me, it's the after hours, late-night campfire events.  At any given time after midnight, there can be around ten different campfire sets going on at once, many that go until dawn breaks.  This year I had three main ones I attended each night.  I usually had an idea of who would be where, but as with the magic of LJT, there are always surprises.  On Thursday night, while making my rounds I found my way to one of the bigger gatherings.  As I staggered up the hill, I could hear just the music playing, and a lack of crowd noise.  That was a truly welcome sign.  The good part about these impromptu performances are the responses from those listening.  They really listen, I mean they just shut up and enjoy the music.  No chatter, no rambling, real music fans, enjoying music.  This is who was playing, and yeah, he had their attention, and mine as well.  Why hadn't I heard this guy?  I guess some of the best surprises really are right in front of us all the time.  I enjoyed his soulful, melodic, purposeful sound.  He knew he had the crowd's attention, and he delivered the moment that everyone was there to experience.  I hope you too can feel that moment, and find yourself a new reason to get out there and find a new artist to see live.  I promise, this video does no justice to just how powerful his delivery and convictions truly are.

For more on Clay Shelburn: Click Here

Adiós,

Aaron Bentley

aaronleebentley1979@yahoo.com

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So how do you tell people how good a new William Clark Green album is when everybody in the dang world has already been talking about how good it is? If I hadn't been so busy with my day job this week I would have beaten the dozens of artists and fans who gave him the shout out, and told you all to get the album. All that is left for me to do is add my spin to it all. Here we go....

William Clark Green, Holy cow Rose Queen is amazing sir. I got it to preview a couple weeks ago and it has been in my rotation since. Sometimes on repeat, sometimes I hit replay on a song that just finished, always played loud.

The singles "It's About Time" and "She Likes the Beatles" have already made appearances on the Texas Music charts so I won't bother you with how good those tracks are. Throughout this album you can tell that WCG can almost seamlessly weave words into art.

My personal favorite is "Dead or in Jail." It is a funky track that leans a little to the darker side of subject matters with a story about substance abuse and the inevitable outcomes... dead or in jail. "What it Takes to Be Me" is a deep and introspective albeit semi self loathing confessional tune told through the eyes of a sinner.

The title track "Rose Queen" is an all too real telling of the big fish in a little town story. "Let's Go" is an snappy little love song with a Cajun twang that will force toe tapping whether you want to or not. There really is a song that almost every one of us can relate to somewhere on this album.

So, that is my small piece on Rose Queen. Will has already secured a place in my top albums of the year and will be hard to beat out. He will cement himself as a force in the Texas scene with the release of this album. So get this album. Go catch a show. And get familiar with Will, because Rose Queen will be ruling the Texas scene this summer.

For more on William Clark Green go here

til next time...

Brandon

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It is unfortunate that in today's music scene, we still don't find enough female artists in country music. What do you think the odds are on finding an amazingly talented set of twins shaking things up in the scene? The Ranking Twins however do not need to play the twin card to get noticed. These ladies are doing it on pure talent.

They are set to release their full length debut Moonshine and Maybes on April 23rd. I have had the chance to listen to the album and can honestly say that the buzz surrounding the often blinged out duo is well worth it. 

Moonshine and Maybes is a call to all to take notice that Amy and April Rankin are a formidable duo that can cover a range of musical stylings. The album's opening track "Wake Up" is a straight forward great country tune. The song "Jezebel" is a spirited blue grass sounding track detailing the not so lady like actions of the song's leading lady. Those of you that like to step out with your dancing boots on should take note of the beautiful waltz "As the Music Plays." The album's current single "Holding Pattern" features Drew Womack on vocals and has been steadily climbing up both Texas music charts. 

Moonshine and Maybes is a solid debut laced with nothing but great tunes, good times, and amazing harmonies (it has to be the twin thing). Get ready boys, these ladies are coming to take their place in Texas music. 

 For More on The Rankin Twins go here

Til next time...

Brandon

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