This Just In from Billy Block ….

You’re On The Guest List!

After 15 years I have a new email address. It’s billy@billyblock.com. At the urging of my friend Chris Thomas at Palo Duro Records I am updating everything that was Western Beat to Billy Block.

Check out our new myspace site at www.myspace.com/thebillyblockshow &
www.youtube.com/user/thebillyblockshow for new videos from our Tuesday night shows at Cadillac Ranch. Starting July 1 The Billy Block Show at Cadillac Ranch will be FREE. “You’re On The Guest List!” every Tuesday night at The Billy Block Show!

The Billy Block Show & Locals Only on 103WKDF Move to Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
We are moving the 103WKDF LIVE Sunday night Billy Block Show broadcast and Locals Only show to the backroom at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge beginning Sunday July, 6. The 103WKDF broadcast of The Billy Block Show starts at 6pm followed by Locals Only at 7pm, the first and only local music show for unsigned country talent and then it’s Locals Only LIVE at 8 pm where 5 of your favorite Locals Only Stars perform at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge.

GrandVista Music Club at Dyer Observatory
One of my new passions is the music from new Nashville label, GrandVista and the monthly music series GrandVista Music Club. It’s a fantastic group of musicians and artists who perform and record smooth jazz, standards & instrumental music. Our next GrandVista Music Club will be at the Dyer Observatory on Friday, July 18. If you have never been to Dyer Observatory or seen music there it is magical. Please join me and Perry Danos, Shelaen Newman and the GrandVista Recording Orchestra for a memorable evening of music. For details visit www.myspace.com/grandvistamusicclub

Sweet Tooth Tuesday at FYE West End!
FYE West End, Mrs Sullivan’s Pies & 103 WKDF’s Billy Block Show team up for Sweet Tooth Tuesday’s FREE in store concert series every Tuesday evening at 6:00. FYE is located where Tower Records was. FREE Mrs. Sullivan’s Pecan Pies and brownies & a 30 minute acoustic concert: July 1 Mulch Brothers • July 8 Buzz Cason • July 15 Ashlee Page • July 22 John Adam Murph • July 29 Jon Nite - Fresh Shipment of Mrs. Sullivan’s Brownies!!!!

Poolapalooza NOW Family Friendly and ALL AGES WELCOME
Every Friday night at 6pm join us at the Cascade Pool @ Gaylord Opryland Resort for a FREE concert and Pool Party! July 4: American Bang • July 11: Pico VS Island Trees • July 18: Sam & Ruby Cash Bar and Food Service Available. Free Parking at Opryland Resort & Free Shuttle Bus Service at The Wildhorse Saloon at 35 Minutes Past The Hour (Yes, we’ll take you to the Party and back to the Wildhorse) For more information contact Kara Ryan (615)458-2897 Now ALL AGES!

Brother Trouble Wins Round Three of Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star Contest
With 40 artists competing Sunday night, Brother Trouble captured the hearts of judges Rodney Crowell, The Tennessean's Beverly Keel and Country Weekly’s Larry Holden with a joyful performance to advance to the finals of the Next Big Star competition. Brother Trouble joins The Roys and Jeremiah Richey at the finals on July 3rd at the Hard Rock Café to see who will open for Kenny Chesney as the Next Big Star at LP Field on July 5th.

The July Calendar is Smokin’ Hot! Hope to see all our friends this Summer now that “You’re On The Guest List!” every week.


Love to all,
Billy. Jill, Rocky, Grady & Lucky Block

 
 

Take Me To The River

Billy Block joined The Buddy Miller on drums to perform on A&E’s 4th of July Spectacular featuring Al Green, Lee Ann Womack, Brian Wilson and the Nashville Symphony. Pictured are Billy, Byron House, The Rev. Al Green, Buddy Miller and Phil Madeira. “I thank Buddy Miller for affording me one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. To play with this great band behind the legendary Al Green is Heaven on Earth,” Block exudes.
 
ASCAP, BMI and SESAC join in support of The Billy Block Concert Series

ASCAP BMI SESAC

The Billy Block Show has the unique distinction of being the only showcase in America co-sponsored by all three major Performing Rights Organizations. The support of these organizations allows us to showcase up and coming talent with the most prominent artists in Americana music. We are very proud of our association with these three outstanding organizations.