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Publisher/Designer: Karyn Lyn Allyce's Attic Publisher/Editor: Greg Forest Of Commas, Spaces and Periods Two spaces after a period? What is the "proper" way to use Design & Layout: Lonesome Dove Design Studio commas? Writing these days can be confusing when it comes Columnists & Contributing Writers: Karyn Lyn, Greg to punctuation. What a grammatical quandary! So if you Forest, Kathleen Hudson, Joe Herring, Phil Houseal, Jil want to your writing to fall into line with the pros, Check out 35 Utterback, Gary Lockte, Mary Schenk, Genie Strickland, the column. Period. Betty Sharp, Homer Stevens, Colleen Brooks, Carlotta Schmittgen, Jennifer Kulick & Jack Armstrong Kathleen Hudson Proof Readers: Jil Utterback, Guy Barzetti Life is Getting Rosie Layout, Multimedia & Web Site: The Music Office Kathleen Hudson shares an excerpt from her book, focusing Photographers: Greg Forest, Karyn Lyn, Nancy Essary on a powerhouse of women in Texas music - Rosie Flores. Sales: Karyn Lyn, Greg Forest, Colleen Brooks, Jennifer Rosie has shared the stage with some of the most notable Nimmrichter, Gary Smith, & Guy Barzetti. performers on the planet. But she isn't resting on past laurels, 37 you should see what she has up her sleeve for the future. Contact Heart Beat texasheartbeat.com | PO Box 1204 |Bandera,TX 78003 Karyn (210) 316-2986 [email protected] Joe Herring Greg (830) 746-8041 [email protected] Kerrville's Bend on the Guadalupe The weather is warming up and so is the river down at Louis Hayes Park in Kerrville. Joe finds himself sneaking out of his print shop on occasion to take a plunge in the river right Phil Houseal behind his office. Joe's not the only one. The convenience 12 Mindy's Music in Fredericksburg to downtown and the beauty of the park is a siren song for "There is a new home for musicians in Fredericksburg - swimmers. Come on in, the water's fine. 21 Mindy's Music. Nobody knows the needs of musicians more than a musician and Mindy Brown is a darn good one. Her store features a wide variety of instruments and accessories for Greg Forest 60 musicians of any genre. Drop by and pick a tune any time. Hill Country Swimmin' Holes Taking the Plunge Hey water lovers its time to take the plunge into some of the Betty Sharp best swimmin' holes in the Hill Country. I remember when More Sounds Than Silence Pearl beer had the motto, "From the land of 1,100 springs." 60 Two plus two equals four. 1 + 4 + 5 equals a country song I think they may have been low on the count . This issue 90 according to the Nashville number chart method of transcribing we take a look at some of the most popular and accessible music for session players. There is a lot going on in your brain swimming, kayaking and tubing destinations in the region. 80 as you tap you feet to your favorite tunes. Betty pulls back the Dalis Allen curtain on music and your mind. She shows us how it all adds up. Kerrville Folk Festival Updates It's right around the corner and celebrating it's 47th year. The Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country is published quarterly by Heart Beat Publishing PO Box 1204, Bandera, Texas 78003. Opinions America's premier songwriter festival is again drawing from expressed in articles may not be those of the publisher and editor of the The Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country, its advertisers, writers or contributors. All content is copyrighted by The Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country and may not be reprinted without the express written all regions of the country and the world to bring some of the consent of the publisher. The Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country is not liable for editorial content, typographical errors and any statements or most beloved writers and a look at who is up and coming. claims by advertisers or columnists. Subscriptions are $25 per year payable to The Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country at the above address. 12

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FIRST WEEKEND (Thursday, May 24 - Sunday, May 27) GREAT SONGWRITING GREAT PERFORMERS Heather Pierson Trio By Dalis Allen The Peterson Brothers Jon Brooks Pierce Pettis SULTANS OF STRING The Sirens of South Austin And so will brings to an end elebrating Songwriters and In the Round with Susan Gibson, Walt C the 47th Kerrville Folk Festival, closing the art of songwriting once again for 18 Wilkins and Michael O’Connor THIRD WEEKEND as always with our anthem ‘Heal in the straight days at Quiet Valley Ranch! If you Drew Kennedy (Friday, June 8 - Sunday, June 10) Wisdom’ written by Bobby Bridger and have been with us thus far you know how Jaimee Harris Son of Town Hall led this year by Christine Albert and much fun we have been having. Trout Fishing in America Bob Livingston Chris Gage of ‘Albert & Gage’. Seth Glier SONiA disappear fear AND we still have almost two weeks left of Johnny Nicholas Brave Combo July brings our Music Camp the 2018 Festival through June 10. Ordinary Elephant Bonnie Hearne for Teens in collaboration with Boys & Before Festival even started we Amilia Spicer Remembrance with Tish Hinojosa Girls Clubs of Central Texas. were hosting Kerrville Folk Festival on the John Gorka Shake Russell & Michael Hearne Road Tour at venues all around Texas. Mary Gauthier Bill Hearne Trio and Albert & Gage Johnsmith All Our Exes Are From Texas (from We hope to continue some shows like Australia) these during the year to keep in touch with Sultans of String friends and fans more often. And as always we will close with our The Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Award anthem “Heal in the Wisdom”. Winners for 2018 have been chosen and celebrated. We are looking forward to their For more information and updates, visit concert on Sunday June 3rd from 1 - 4PM. ALBERT & GAGE HEATHER PIERSON TRIO /www.kerrville-music.com. This is a 3 hour not to be missed concert. You can join our mailing list for updates SECOND WEEKEND We are not having the Kerr- We still have so much music and commu- (Friday, June 1 - Sunday, June 3) and specials by going to http://www. ville Fall Festival in 2018. Stayed tuned kerrville-music.com/ and filling in your nity left to participate in, join us! Beppe Gambetta for updates on what we WILL be doing email when prompted. Sam Baker in the fall of 2019!!! There are Kennedy Theater Mainstage Eliza Gilkyson Tickets are discounted online so just concerts on June 1 - 3 and June 8 - 10 Big Thief We are celebrating another go to the website to join us for the 2018 and Threadgill Theater Sundown Concerts The Honey Dewdrops great festival that happens in Fischer Kerrville Folk Festival! If you have ques- on June 4 - 7. Tickets are on sale at the The Crane Wives Texas in November called Fischer Fest, tions and want to speak to a person just gate. Warren Hood kind of easy to remember! And speak- call us at 830/257-2600. Our offices are David Ball & That Carolina Sound ing again of Grassy Hill Kerrville New on Quiet Valley Ranch property where And a 3-day Ukulele Workshop and also a Pike & Sutton Folk, all six of our 2018 Award Winners the Festival is held 9 miles south of 3-day Harmonica Workshop June 4 - 6 that The Brother Brothers will be on opening night on Friday Nov Kerrville on Hwy 16. are still open for registration. Twisted Pine 9. Tickets sell out quickly to this one. Joe Filisko & Eric Noden https://www.fischerfest.org/ June 9 of Festival is a Celebration/Re- The Accidentals. membrance for Bonnie Hearne, one of the Thanks for reading about the Kerr- sweetest souls I have ever met. Tish Hi- ville Folk Festival in Texas Heartbeat nojosa, Shake Russell & Michael Hearne Magazine. (Bill & Bonnie’s nephew),Bonnie’s husband Bill Hearne with his trio and Albert & Gage will be playing on that evening. It will be a lovely concert filled with great songs and THE ACCIDENTALS lots of love. ELIZA GILKYSON www.kerrville-music.com

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Gilda Radner, as her news- riod. That was back in the dark ages woman character Roseanne Rosanad- when we used typewriters. Everything ana, used to end her wandering rants changed with word processors, closely with, “It’s always something . . .” It is, followed by Word programs installed in Gilda. It is. computers. There’s actually an explana- I try to stay up with current tion for the change relating to the ease trends. Change comes pretty fast these with which the human eye reads a print- days, so it can be hard to keep up. ed page. Typewriters gave all letters the Thanks, however, to that arbiter of all same amount of horizontal space which things discussable, Facebook, we can apparently drew the readers’ eyes in a be sure we’re going to know the latest way that made the two-space rule help- about our friends as well as really im- ful in reading a block of text. Typeset portant stuff like the Oxford comma and texts have always followed the single the current debate about one space or space format, even before typewriters, two paces after a period in written text. because letters and characters in print As a writer, the latter two interest me are of different type size and the period, "What's the matter with you? "Oh, I'm shore glad it's you Sheriff! even if there’s no clear cut answer to small as it is, creates an extra space by Haven't you ever seen a real cowboy?" You can help us return my neighbor's either. itself. Modern computer/word process- by Ace Reid cattle that some thief done put in The Oxford comma (also ing programs function like typesetters our pickup. known as the Harvard comma and the making the two-space rule outmoded by Ace Reid serial comma) is that tiny bit of punctua- and unnecessary. Editors simply convert tion used in a series, as in “Lions, tigers, all two-spacers to one. Done deal. and bears”. Its use was never in ques- Just because we get it, doesn’t tion until it was in question per the Uni- mean we like it. Even the most progres- versity of Oxford’s own stylebook, which sive of us balk at all the changes our announced around 2011, “As a general modern world throws at us. Nostalgia rule, do not use the serial/Oxford com- beckons and it’s hard to let go. It’s not all ma: so write ‘a, b and c’ not ‘a, b, and commas and spaces either. It’s our very c’. But when a comma would assist in way of life. the meaning of a sentence or helps to Consider this. My alma mater, resolve ambiguity, it can be used – es- Purdue University, did a study to deter- pecially where one of the items in the mine why some folks age more easily list is already joined by ‘and’.” than others. The researchers thought Let the debate begin. they would find the older men and wom- The best and safest opin- en who enjoyed good health would be ion, in my opinion, is to use the pesky the happier, more content lot. Results of thing when writing academic and other the study showed something far differ- scholarly texts and forget it for more in- ent. The more functional, happier older formal writings. Or, use it wherever and people were those who were better able whenever the need strikes you. I have a to adapt to change, of all kinds. Not that far weightier matter to consider when I they abandoned fond, warm, fuzzy tra- write, like one space or two spaces after ditions, but they were ready and able to a period in typed/printed texts. welcome the changes life presented and This, too, used to be a no www.cowpokes.com ...Continued on page 36 brainer. Two spaces after a period. Pe- 34 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 35 ...Continued from page 35

sometimes demanded. We had a song we sang in Girls Scouts “way back when”. It went: “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is sil- ver and the other gold.” Seems simplistic, Nashville, but Texas is her home. I love but it’s not. If accepting changes like the being at her shows performing with room- new Oxford comma or one-space rule mate Patricia Vonne. I have been to that while recognizing the validity of the old house and talked with both women about is tough, how well will we adapt to bigger their lives. Two striking vibrant dark-haired changes as they inevitably come along? women rocking the house. They do that. As Gilda said, “It’s always some- Her website reveals a sched- thing . . .” So buckle up. It’s bound to be ule into 2019, including many private a bumpy ride sometimes, but it can also parties and a Norwegian Cruise. June be an exhilarating one. Get out there and 2018 finds her at Poodie’s, Poor Da- vid’s Pub, and McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. enjoy something new in our beautiful Tex- Austin, Dallas and Houston. A Texas as Hill Country. There’s lots to sample – circuit for her fans. She also has a blog old and new - from music to restaurants, that documents her colorful journey. craft breweries, wineries, food trucks and festivals. Happy summer! Photo by Bob Zink

Many years ago Alex Gillespie called me and asked if my non-profit would sponsor a series of radio shows for NPR on the history of rockabilly. I said yes, and in 2007 I received a call, saying, “You (THMF) have received a Peabody Award for this radio series.” I said yes to the right person! I did have a chance to be an historical advisor and sug- gest a moderator for the entire series. Enter Rosie Flores! We both traveled to New York to walk that stage with Alex and receive that award for “Whole Lotta Shakin,” a series named She performed on the Sirius Outlaw after a song by Jerry Lee Lewis. Country cruise, along with Steve Earle, I have heard Rosie at SXSW, Jason and the Scorchers, Lucinda Wil- at the Continental Club, at Lucken- liams, Rodney Crowell, Dale Watson and bach, and at other festivals. Once at the more. She also went to Memphis and Continental Club Wanda Jackson, the spent a week with Dale Watson, Celine reigning Queen of Rockabilly showed Lee and the Ameripolitan Awards. Read- up to see Rosie. What a reunion. ing her blog is getting the inside story Rosie has history, and her roots with focus on details like the photo of El- in the music of Texas run deep. Her pink vis in her room in Memphis. She played glasses, boots and colorful clothing can guitar for Wanda Jackson in March and catch your eye, but her voice captures April. Now we need to showcase Rosie your soul. And then her rowdy rhythmic in Kerrville. Who is ready to do that? Ils performance! Everyone loves Rosie, the sont partis. KH BluesGuitarFlingin’Siren, as her face- book page says. And that electric guitar! www.kathleenhudson.net I remember talking to her about her times in California, Europe, and in [email protected]

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(830) 438-0331 As I write this, I just finished In addition to Michael Jordan, watching the elimination game of the San Manu is in great company with oth- Antonio Spurs to the Golden State War- ers in the “Over 40” club for athletes. riors. Sadness fills me as it is possibly There’s Jack Nicholas, the oldest Mas- the last game we will see the #20, Manu ters winner in history, when he was 46. Ginóbili on the court. Manu was again Five days before his retire- in double digits just as he was in a lot of ment, 40 year-old Babe Ruth went 4-for- the games – Mr. Dependable. After the 4, three of those home runs. Who could game was over, he immediately headed possibly forget Nolan Ryan’s seventh no to Golden State Head Coach Steve Kerr. -hitter thrown when he was 44?!?! I was The two men go way back – they at that game. Jack Daughtery had left were teammates for the Spurs in 2002 – me comp tickets behind home plate. In Kerr’s last year as a player. As the two men the 7th inning, I saw the scoreboard and hugged (Yes, real men hug and eat quiche!), excitedly said, the reporters’ microphones caught part of their exchange. “Keep going, OK?” Kerr quipped. Seriously Steve?!? I know better! Manu and a healthy San Antonio team is the LAST thing you want to see next season.

“LOOK! Nolan has a ....” Be- fore I could say what I planned to If this was indeed Ginóbili’s ride into say…. “a you-know-what,” my hub- the sunset, he sure went out with a bang – re- by’s hand was across my mouth!! cord after record!! He became the only play- We’ve seen Ginóbili through er in NBA history to have multiple 20-point two Olympic medal winning performanc- games off the bench at age 40 or older. He es for Argentina, four NBA Champion- was also the first player in his 40s to score ships with the Spurs and two All-Star 15-plus points in back-to-back games since appearances. Yes, Manu…. You can Michael Jordan in the 2002–03 season. flirt with the “R” word…. or heed Steve He surpassed David Robinson’s Kerr’s advice. Either way, we’ll see franchise record of 1,388 for most steals – you someday in the NBA Hall of Fame! with 1392. Teammate Patty Mills refers to him as “Grandpa Juice.” I beg to differ – he’s more like the Energizer Bunny leaving the Even more Lotta Sports on Facebook: younger players in the dust! Whatever he is doing, I want his secret formula! https://www.facebook.com/LottaSportsCS/

38 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20182017 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 39 Bandera Meat Market, Bandera, Tx Whether you just want some cheese or a jerky snack, breakfast sausage, or a tender choice steak for grilling, Bandera Meat Market is the place to go. Owner Kirby Jones prides himself on keeping a By Karyn Lyn wide variety of quality products on hand that he knows his customers want. In addition to his over-the-counter sales, they also supply local restaurants and guest ranches. If you want to stock your freezer, go to the website BanderaMeatMarket.com and check out their Butcher Packs. 702B Main Street in Bandera 78003 Ever wonder where to eat when you visit the Hill Country? Love Creek Orchard’s Paao Cafe, Medina Tx The Patio café was listed among the Top 40 best Small Town Restaurants in Texas by Texas Monthly Magazine. Try their Spicy Pepper Jack Burgers or homeade Chicken Salad. 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Live Music Friday & Saturdays. menu and try our wide variety of savory jams, jellies and sauces. 167 Panther Ridge, Pipe Creek, Texas 78063, Hwy 16 South Restarunt hours: Mon-Sun 11am - 3pm www.campverdegeneralstore.com (Behind Country Accents Antiques) (830) 535-4094 www.backyardbistrobandera.com 285 Camp Verde Road East Camp Verde, Texas 78010 Way Bar and Grill, Lakehills, Tx 4Located near the “4 Way Stop” on FM 1283 and PR 37, the 4 Way Bar and Grill, is Medina Lake’s premier establishment. Well Buffalo Nickle, edericksburg Tx known for their BIG and juicy cheeseburgers, Texas-sized dinner Down-home joint dishing up Texas-inspired bar fare & entrees plates, Ice Cold Beer, and Full Bar. To top it all off, they bring such as chicken-fried steak. bison sliders, Indian rain sticks (batter in Top-tier artists to perform LIVE every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm-1am. 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Dinners on Friday and Saturday night food and drink from Pier 27's massive deck overlooking the river. feature steaks, catfish, ancho chile honey basted quail and specials Pizza, burgers and other Texas comfort food is available. A short such as grilled pork tenderloin with a sweet-tart Vietnamese dipping walk down the deck and you will find the Hill Country's best billiard parlor with slate tables rented by the hour. The Pier also features sauce or grilled Tuna with roasted Jalapeno Mayonnaise. live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (830) 896-7437 830-562-3727 11804 FM 470 (junction of FM 470 and FM 462) 1521 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028

40 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 41 Redbud Cafe, Blanco, Tx Redbud Cafe’s food is made fresh daily using premium products, local and organic whenever possible. They serve Blanco’s own Real Ale Brewing Company beers on tap, along with a number of other local and national bottled beers. Hours: Mon-Thur 10:30am to 3:30pm Fri-Sat 10:30am- 9:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm. They are open for dinner every Friday and Saturday evening, with live music starting at 6:30pm on Fridays, and at 7:00pm on Saturday evenings. 410 4th Street, Blanco TX 78606 www.redbud-cafe.com Paddler's PPch Paao Bar and Grill and OutfifierJunccon, Tx Paddler's Porch is a great place to meet friends for fresh food and the coldest beer. Not to mention the delicious burgers. Indoor or outdoor If you would like to be included in our Menu Board, dining , sports on our big screens, Free Wifi. Cooler weather creates gatherings around the firepit. Be sure to try their “THE BEAST” “Where to Eat in the Hill Country” section, a slow cooked pot roast, with provolone on a toasted hogie roll. 126 Flatrock Ln Juntion, TX 76849 713-397-5049 www.paddlersporch.net please contact Karyn @ (210) 316-2986 Dagger Grill Golf Resst, Cassoville, Tx The Dagger Grille’s culinary delights will charm the senses. Take a table on the outside patio overlooking the manicured greens, or sit in the spacious indoors. Selections from the grille include the famous juicy, tender Hamburger on a toasted jalapeno cheese bun and our delicious chicken salad sandwiches. New to the menu is delicious, tender, smoked turkey. www.alsatiangolfclub.com/grille (830) 931-3100 Cowboy’s Restaurant, D’Hanis, Tx Cowboy’s is famous for their juicy Rib-Eye steaks, NY steaks, pepper steak, Chicken Fried Steak, homestyle burgers, a large variety of Mexican food (variety selection), apple pie al-a-mode, peach cobbler al-la-mode, and fried ice cream. Hours: 11am-9pm, Mon-Sat 7345 Highway 90 W D'Hanis, Texas - (830) 363-2282

Vaquero’s Cafe, Rocksprings, Tx Vaquero’s offers some of the best authentic Mexican Food around--Burgers, Tacos, and more! Known for their friendly service and HOME OF THE GRANDE AND THE VAQUERO'S BURGER!!!! Open & days a week 8AM–2PM, 5–9PM (830) 683-4369 104 US-377, Rocksprings, TX 78880

Alamo Springs Cafe, edericksburg, Tx Alamo Springs Cafe was immortalized on the cover of Texas Monthly awhile back with a shot of their monster burger. The Cafe, which is right next to the famous bat tunnel, is famous for its burgers and other Texas comfort food. It is outside Fredricksburg and a bit off the beaten path but well worth the drive. Seasonal live music on weekends. 107 Alamo Rd, Fredericksburg, TX (830) 990-8004 Visit them on Facebook!

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Dancing Bear Cantina, Mico Texas Dancing Bear Cantina is on the corner of 1283 and 271 in Mico, TX, 20 minutes west on Culebra/1604. Whether you are on your way to Rio Medina, Hondo or Bandera, it's an easy stop and has the most beautiful view of Medina Lake! Enjoy beautiful sunsets overlooking Medina Lake from our deck! We are a full liquor bar and have the coldest beers around. Enjoy a frozen Margarita, a phenomenal burger Toucan Jims, Centerpoint, TX and other eats from our kitchen! Sit back and relax watching the boats and sunset over Medina Lake. We have an outdoor stage and offer some of the best live music on the weekends. Please see our Facebook page for band schedules. 7794 CR 271, Mico TX dancingbearcantina.com

Jakes Bar & Grill, Pipe Creek, Tx Beer, Backyard, and Burgers! Jake’s offers a nice selection of ice cold beers, wine, and set-ups. Friendly staff, a shady beer garden in the back, and great food from the Cast Iron Kitchen 4Way Bar and Grill, Lakehills, TX awaits you! They offer Live Music and host BIKE NIGHTS every Thursday from 7pm-10pm. RV spaces are also available. www.jakespipecreek.com 12246 State Hwy 16 Pipe Creek, TX

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Frio canyon motorcycle stop, leakey, TX The Twisted Sisters have become three of the most popular roads in the State of Texas. The Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop is just the place to begin (or end) your ride. We’ve got plenty of great gear to choose from with new “Three Twisted Sisters” merchandise every season. Enjoy one of the best damn burgers you’ll ever have at the Bent Rim Grill. 657 West RR 337 Leakey, Texas 78873830 - 232 - 6629 Jail House Bar Grill,, Rockspringss TX

Lonestar motorcycle museum, vanderpool, Tx The LONE STAR MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country with beautiful motorcycling routes all around. They display a wonderful collection of machines from around the world dating from the 1910's to modern. 36517 Hwy 187, Vanderpool Texas (830) 966-6103 www.lonestarmotorcyclemuseum.com

44 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 45 Bandera always has cowboy SUMMER FUN IN THE fun. On Tuesday June 6th visit the WORLD FAMOUS Cowboy Capital Opry at the Silver sage COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! Community Center hosted by Gerry and Summer fun is here and Bande- Harriet Payne. Refreshments and Door ra is the place to be! Being the Cowboy Prizes. Entry fee is just $5 or $12 for Capital of the World, you can bet Bandera the entire family! The third Thursday of will live up to that name. Come to town each month our local singing cowboys early on any Friday and catch the summer host a Pickers Circle at the Beverage rodeo series at Twin Elm Guest Ranch. Barn Pavilion. Great way to start the cowboy weekend. Bring your guitar and join in or You can visit Bandera any time and find just sit back and sing along. Starts at Cowboys around town, but Saturdays are 7pm, its free and all are welcome! especially fun when you visit the Bandera Save the date of June 24th Cattle Company in the back yard of the am schedule to attend the 20th Annual Bandera Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Bandera Riverfest! The Ultimate River- at 126 State Hwy 16 South. There you will side Picnic in Bandera City Park. Gotta find the old west town Rattle Snake Ridge come! Riverfest features an awesome along with a group of gun slingers han- antique car show, a River Rodeo (of kering for a fight. Grab a seat and hold course, its Bandera!), a Bandera Idol on! Lots of laughs! Be sure to bring the competition,Core and cartsook and cab craftsbage show,7 min greatutes in Fry bacon until crisp. Drain and add food and a Lone Star BBQ Society kids cause the Bandera Cattle Company is salted water. Drain and cool then flour to bacon drippings and blend well. always looking to deputize some younger Cook-off event with a $10,000 guaran- teedsele payct 1 out!2 o u Theter leventeaves .also features Stir in sauerkraut. Place sauerkraut wranglers. Shows at noon and 2pm and mixture in the crockpot. And add all its FREE! funC oriverok bgames,eef, pe ap pgianters, sliponi on nslide,s, dr ain, Mosey on downtown and shop watermelonthen add beatingread candrum hotbs dogand eating chili. the other ingredients. Cook on low our fine stores for some great finds. You contests. 7-9 hours or high 3-4 hours. Put theEnter mea tthe in Anythinga cabbag thate le aFloatsf then can even travel by Chuck wagon around roll and secure with a toothpick. town. Get your picture taken with a stroll- Regatta for some silly floating fun! ing musician or find a cure for what ails LoadsPlace of t hmusicem in and a 9 theyx13 evenpan. havePou r you at Dr. Robert Bob’s Medicine Show. a tFourthomato Beach sauce withove renough and d osandt wit hto fill your sand castle building dreams! You might even find a Chuck wagon, or a butter. Simmer 1 hour. Remove Frozen Strawberry Dessert--This is a great make-ahead dessert Longhorn you can sit on or some horses Check it out at banderariverfest.com. Ofc acoursebbage Banderarolls to ahas pla ourtter local. Ad d the Mix 1 cup flour, ½ cup melted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar & ½ cup nuts. your little ones can pet. Some stores have sour cream to the tomato sauce then Press into a 9x13 pan. Reserve ¼ cup for topping. groups of singers just playing and singing bingo nights at the Legion Hall and our Farmerspour o vMarketser the randolls Marketand se rDaysve. too. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes then cool. for the fun of it. Just a typical Saturday In a large bowl combine 1 cup sugar, 2 egg whites (room temperature) in Bandera. Oh, try our awesome restau- Wear your boots…. this is the Cowboy Capital of the World! Yee Haw Ya’ll !!!! 2 TBSP lemon juice & 16 oz package of frozen strawberries. rants out or visit Flying L Guest Ranch Beat 15-20 minutes with mixer. Fold in a 14 oz carton of cool whip. for a chuck wagon dinner on Saturday Top the cooled crust with the strawberry mixture. evenings. Sprinkle with the reserved nut topping. Freeze at least overnight.

46 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMERSUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.comtexasheartbeat.com Heart Heart Beat Beat of the of Texas the Texas Hill Country Hill Country 47 47 This fictional scene Pocket Theatre on Mockingbird in Dallas parallels what many of us know about our in—would you believe—the last century. loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s’ I think it was 1989 when I heard “Thank or dementia. Many can sing a favorite Heavens for Dale Evans” in this tiny ven- song or play an instrument beautifully, ue. The lyrics “Dale Evans made a cowgirl even when they can’t recall where they out of me” put words to the feelings I expe- are or who we are. We’re learning more rienced watching Roy Rodgers and Dale about how to use music not only in these Evans on a 1950’s black and white TV. I cases but also for those suffering from was a steel mill town little girl who really brain injuries, disabilities, depression and belonged with horses and hats (cowboys smell beer and sauerkraut lad- A retired high school I addictions. Of course, we’ve always used came later). Dale Evans and Buttermilk, en hot dogs. I hear wild calls and foot principal said she once asked the band di- music to calm and inspire, to encourage her Buckskin horse, were my heroes. I stomps as I watch Uncle Carmen and Aunt rector if he knew the school’s best mathe- movement and to celebrate. Now, howev- couldn’t express it then, and didn’t know Sylvia polka on old wood planks. It’s 1960 matics students were band members. He er, Music Therapy is a formal field of study others felt the same till that song put it all and I’m a child at a Pennsylvania Polish said no one had ever mentioned it. Maybe and the payoff could be tremendous. A together for me. The musicians? Robin picnic. A 1980’s zydeco performance by we’ve been wrong in telling teenagers to good place to read more is the site of the Macey, Laura Lynch, and two teenagers Ponty Bone, The Squeeze Tones and turn off the music when they study, or is Texas Heritage Music Foundation, found- named Martie and Emily. I’ve been a Dixie Queen Ida at Liberty Lunch in Austin listening different from playing or singing? ed by Dr. Kathleen Hudson, who reviews Chicks’ fan ever since, no matter what. grabbed me and sent me back there. I Regardless, it’s nearly impossible to limit music for this magazine. Through its “The had no say in the matter. All I did was click music accessibility anymore not only for Music Connection” this foundation offers I know how musicians the Spring 2018 Heart Beat radio link and teenagers but also for everyone worldwide. the “healing power of music.” and composers make money has changed the music took over my imagination. That’s very different from the human music experience for most of our existence. I a lot, some of it unfairly, but the live music With all this accessibili- isn’t going to stop no matter the technolo- Emotional response to think we’re in for a lot of unexpected sur- ty to unlimited stored music from all eras, gy and accessibility. The entries to music music is universal but individual response prises in creativity, intellectual growth and however, why do we still flock to concerts festivals attest to that. There will always to specific music seems to depend on our healing power just from increased accessi- and festivals? Why are bars and restau- be a younger singer, a younger musician, own life experiences, regardless of the in- bility. rants with live music events so popular, trying to make it. And I hope there will al- tent of the musicians. I’m sure some of particularly in the summer when we can ways be unaccompanied singing in the my friends would quickly switch off zydeco I thought of a literary and en- sit outside on the patios with a cold one? kitchen while doing chores, and bus loads music, but then I’ll never sit through their tertainment example to explain what I (or is that just me?). Do we need to worry of annoying middle school kids making Wagner operas. Different taste in music mean—Sherlock Holmes and the PBS tv about the eventual decline of live music chaperons crazy with “99 Bottles of Beer isn’t news, but almost every human any- series, “Sherlock.” It’s not accidental that performances? I don’t think so. on the Wall.” It’s the opportunities for use where having access to all kinds of music Conyan Doyle’s intellectually superior 19th of music, the opportunities for learning, for 24/7 is news. It’s astounding to me. century detective Holmes plays the violin for solace, and plays alone, although he First, we’re tribal. There’s no creativity and healing, and for, hopefully, getting away from that. It’s great to lis- Think about this: Lim- sometimes composes. He attends per- increased appreciation of others’ music ten to my beloved Dixie Chicks at home ited recorded music became accessible formances of virtuosos and appreciates a that I hope will change and grow. We’d be but, wow, being with thousands of others electronically in limited areas about 90 Stradivarius, but his own playing is largely the better for it. jumping, screaming, singing along, is al- years ago, but in the past 10 years acces- to sooth his mind and strengthen his logic. most an out of body experience. I want Besides all the Sherlock Holmes sibility to innumerable music choices, old There’s nothing social about it. to be with those who can belt out “Good- stories and the “Sherlock” series, for and new, has exploded. Worldwide, most bye Earl” or who cry to the lyrics of Bruce summer entertainment, I suggest reading humans can pull up any music they want PBS’ 21st century “Sherlock,” Robison’s “Travelin’ Soldier.” Its fantastic Margaret Maron’s Judge Deborah Knott at any time they want, battery included. however, uses Holmes violin playing differ- ently. Set in contemporary London, Ben- to share the same reactions with others. mysteries, beginning with “Bootlegger’s Much has been writ- edict Cumberbatch’s present day Holmes That’s why we’ll keep attending concerts Daughter.” Deborah has 11 brothers, all of ten about effects of loss of silence, but texts with his thumbs, holding his phone and festivals in mass. whom play musical instruments. They get what about the intellectual and emotion- behind his back. Although often as anti- together at a barbecue joint every month Next, I think we love al consequences of constant music ac- social as his 19th century counterpart, this to jam. Don’t expect the Partridge Family hearing music in a live setting because cessibility? For example, scientists who Holmes composes and plays a waltz for because this band’s Daddy is North Caroli- its just a whole lot of fun, a break from study brain development have known for John and Mary Watson at their wedding. na’s most successful bootlegger. the routine of every day. Then, there’s decades of the tie between mathemati- He does it to give the gift of his esteem to the anticipation of hearing music that un- cal cognizance and musical ability. How the couple and to create a lovely, publicly expectedly captures our private thoughts musicians follow frequencies, scales, in- shared moment for their memories. Then, and experiences. It touches something tervals and tones that can be expressed in a dark finale, Holmes runs afoul of his we’ve held inside and didn’t know how to mathematically is foreign to me. Heck, I mentally deranged and emotionally vacant express. The music then becomes very have trouble being on the beat. But will sister, Eurus. Finally imprisoned in Brit- personal. 24/7 accessibility increase brain develop- ain’s most secure facility, Eurus is given a ment, and which comes first: the music or violin. Holmes tries to reach her emotion- That happened to me at the the mathematics? ally through their playing a duet. 48 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 49 LIVELIVE MUSICMUSIC SUPPORTSUPPORT ININ THETHE HILLHILL COUNTRYCOUNTRY LOCALLOCAL MUSICMUSIC

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The Jazz Vatos The Limestoners Marc Benno Monte Montgomery "El Jefe" Produced by Rand McCullough "Take It Back to Texas" "Dragonfly" Review by Greg Forest Review by Greg Forest Produced by Marc Benno Review by Greg Forest Review by Jack Armstrong I met Ernie Durawa many years Since recently moving from Aus- Monte Montgomery is recog- ago when he graced a track on one of tin to Kerrville The Limestoners have been It would be something nized as one of the best guitarists on the my early albums and the track he played appearing locally and building a large fan of an understatement to say that Marc planet. Although Monte plays electric gui- was the bullet. It was a real feather in base. Benno has been around the block. tar on occasion, it is his acoustic guitar my cap to have him on the cut as Du- Rand McCullough is probably Benno was a member of The chops that is his artistic secret weapon rawa has been known for decades and one of the most prolific and skilled singer Asylum Choir with Leon Russell in the late that leaves other guitarists with their jaws the First Call/Go-To Texas session drum- songwriters on the scene. He has teamed 1960s, before launching a solo career in in their lap. Me personally? He makes me mer - having been a member of the Sir up with wife Barbara to form a versitile duo the early 1970s. His 1972 effort"Ambush" want to cut off my hands. Douglas Quintet, Willie Nelson, Delbert that is staying busy in the venues across was the most commercially successful. Dragonfly is a 2016 release from McClinton Flaco Jimenez and the Texas the Hill Country. Benno has shared the stage Montgomery that carries on his tradition of Tornados. Quite a few Grammy Winners Although dated, (a new CD is just and studio with a Who's Who of artists great songwriting and musicianship. seem think quite highly of Ernie. finished) this was the initial release for The - most notably The Doors, Eric Clapton, This 11-song CD contains some The Jazz Vatos revolve around Limestoners and is a full band production Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Rita Coolidge. of the best Monte to date. The title song, Ernie's close circle of musical friends: using the top players in Central Texas. But this now and Marc's Take it "Dragonfly" is the standout for me with the Terry Bowness on piano, Jimmy Shortell There are 14 cuts packed on the release Back to Texas packs guitar pickin' hard first track, "The Secret of Love is on the on trumpet, Steven Vague on sax & flute, and a few of the ones that jumped my Texas punch. The songs are all by Marc Radio," coming in a close second. Freddie Mendoza on trombone and Brad ears are, "Passion & Heartache"', "Roller and he was at the helm as producer too. Taylor on bass. Coaster" and "What Loses You." With long time collaborators/ "If all is fair in love and war Although the CD title might It's a pretty great formula to have friends the late Doyle Bramhill and Denny You play to win just to even the score..." have you thinking that this is a "Tex-Mex" great material written by Rand and Barba- Freeman Bennoo crosses the dance floor release, it is pretty much all over the mu- ra (with help from co-writer friends) and of the entire roadhouse of Texas Blues "Dragonfly" is available every- sical map. Sure there is plenty of Texas great vocal harmonies that bring visions with great songs like the slide guitar in- where. Monte will be performing at the and Conjunto in the mix there are also of Tom Petty, The Beatles and other great fused, title song "Take it Back to Texas," Uptown Marble Falls Theater on July some great twists on standard jazz and vocal bands. The music is both contempo- or laid back shuffle of "Greatest Find." 13th and at The Roddy Tree Ranch out- pop. rary and timeless. Texas native, side of Ingram on July 14th. Get your Ernie &Los Jazz Vatos have set The Limestoners live: at the 1011 Check out Marc on the web at tickets early! up on the web at losjazzvatos.com. Bistro in Kerrville June 22nd, July 14th & his site. marcbenno.com for concert dates You can visit Monte on the web at 21st and August 10th,11th,18th and 24th. and news.. his site montemontgomery.net. 52 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 53 SUMMER BEACH READS HEART BEAT RADIO Out in the Hill Country enjoying a bit of water and sun and OMG there is no cell service Greg Forest will be hosting the show again with some hid- and the battery is dead! Unable to text friends, take selfies, play games or watch movies, den treasure from his shoe box of old recordings. you are forced into using an ancient technology to escape the reality you find yourself in - a book. Here's what's on the best seller lists this summer. This issue's show will take you back again to to Liber- ty Lunch in Austin where Greg and partner Keith Ayres snagged recordings of Anson Funderburgh and the Rock- "17th Suspect" ets - featuring Sam Myers and Jesse Colin Young. You can get an earful of some of the best emerging artists and by James Paterson some classic cuts from some of Texas' best. Just go to James Paterson is beach read royalty no doubt and he doesn't disap- texasheartbeat.com and click on the radio link in the top point in this new book. 17th Suspect is a crime story telling the tale of a right corner. serial killer in the Bay Area. The killer is stalking victims and it appears that something might be fishy in the police department itself. Lindsay, the protagonist, who is suffering from medical issues, finds herself cir- We’re firing up for our 2018 cling down into a web of deceit and double crosses. It becomes hard Summer projects. to tell who's side the players are on. "Come Sundown" Looking for casts & crews by Nora Roberts Call 830.792.5737 Nora Roberts is no stranger to the top of the best seller lists and the suspense-filledCome Sundown is no exception. Set in Montana on the 30,000 acre Bodine Ranch, The novel is a mixture of mystery, family revelations, and page-turning suspense. As the body count starts to climb, the evidence starts to circle back to the dark history of the family, which brings choices between family and justice.

"Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green John Green's Turtles All the Way Down could be generally described as a book for young adults, primarily because of the age of the story's heroine, Aza, but there is a lot in the story that any adult would love too. With the help of her best friend, Daisy, Aza, chases a $100,000 reward investigating fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett. In her close knit community, there are lines drawn in the sand that cause Aza to realign some of her community and family loyaties. She discovers the truth can be very dark indeed. "Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan Based on a true story, Beneath a Scarlet Sky tells a story of courage, honor and resilience during World War II. A normal Italian teenager, Pino Lella is living the life of a normal teen but with the onset of war, his world is quickly shattered and he finds himself having to make mor- al and ethical choices about his place on the stage of world events. Events steer him all the way to the Nazi High Command and he finds himself in a unique position to change the course of history.

54 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 55 Effective MOSQUITO Control at Home Another very good product for MOSQUITO control at home is MOS- It seems the MOSQUITO popu- QUITO BARRIER. This product is very lations have been increasing the past few similar to NATURE’S GUIDE, each being years. It also seems they are becoming 98% or more pure garlic. However, the more venomous. I used to get a small MOSQUITO BARRIER product claims to welt at the bite site, but now, the welt can kill MOSQUITOS, not just repel them. get as large as a nickel, and the sting is Both products also appear to be borderline painful. effective against ticks, fleas, and other Bite remedies include TEA TREE biting insects. Both products are easy to OIL, a Baking Soda poultice, and others. use. Above all, both products appear to The best remedy for me is EMU OIL which be very effective, and economical, without kills the sting and the swelling almost im- harmful chemical side-effects. If you mediately. That said, I prefer to avoid the use MOSQUITO BARRIER, you need to bites in the first place. purchase a pump sprayer for applying the This year I have experimented product. with a few products claiming to control and For variation, you can add a eliminate these pesky critters, and believe I little vegetable oil to the solution before have used two products which are excep- spraying. This addition causes a “film” tionally effective in controlling MOSQUITO to be applied to any standing water, and populations in the yard. effectively coats foliage with a long lasting One is NATURE’S GUIDE repellant. A word of caution...do not spray GARLIC SPRAY made by NATURE’S open flower blooms with the solution as it GUIDE LLC in Nash, Texas. Their GAR- will retard them. However, spraying the LIC SPRAY product is ready to use, and is flower bud prior to blooming appears to packaged in a 1 quart bottle with a garden be perfectly safe and has no effect on the hose adapter. You just attach your garden flowering capabilities. hose and start spraying. The company There may be other products advertises 4000 sq ft coverage per quart that work just as well as those mentioned of product. For me, it was about 20% less. in this article. But if you do not want to But, I am OK with that. I sprayed the sides research because you need immedi- of the house, the grass and shrubbery, ate relief, I think you will be favorably porches, outdoor furniture, and the potted impressed with both products. Both are plants. There is virtually no aroma...... I cer- safe for use near children and pets. tainly did not smell garlic at all. But, appar- ently, the MOSQUITOES smell it big time, and they don’t like it. Using the NATURE’S GUIDE GARLIC SPRAY, even after two weeks, I still can go into my yard without getting swarmed by MOSQUITOES. I saw one or two, but that’s all. The cost per quart is approximate- ly $19, and well worth it....Especially when commercial applicators charge $90-$120 per application.

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After only a few weeks open So she is adding artwork to make it “a for business, Brown is encouraged by beautiful store.” Like a true musician, she the response. One benefit is that Brown noted the store has “natural reverb.” already knows the local professional music community from her playing gigs. “They bring in equipment on consignment they want to sell, and they buy, too.” What about the online competition? “I personally hate to buy Over the years, most Hill Country instruments on line,” she said. “You can music stores have gone the way of the take two instruments that are the exact Theremin. same make and model, and they play The reasons have varied, not differently.” least of which is the competition from the Online buying means waiting Internet. But musicians prefer to pluck and and paying shipping. Plus there is no She welcomes the curious to stop pick, not hunt and click. follow-up service. When you buy a in to visit and experience that ambiance. That is the rationale for guitar at Mindy’s Music for example, she “If you need something right Mindy Brown to open Mindy’s Music in makes sure it is set up and ready to play. away, come here,” she said. “Come in and Fredericksburg this February. Another benefit of having a try things. You can sit and play them for When Brown arrived in the Hill local music store is immediacy. On the awhile.” Country along with the Memorial Day floods day of a gig you realize you need an E In addition to selling instruments, of 2015, she saw the need for a full-service string or a drum stick–a situation every equipment, music books, and accessories, music shop. musician has experienced–it’s too late to Mindy Brown hopes her new store “Mainly I noticed a need for find one online. becomes a gathering place for area good, quality instruments,” said Brown, a musicians. professional musician who performs on and Which is also how long teaches guitar, piano, ukulele, and bass she hopes to be around. guitar. “A lot of people buy an instrument at “I want this store to have staying a discount store and it ends up just sitting power and to be here for the community. there.” We need it. All of us musicians are in this As a teacher, she took it upon together.” herself to drive to San Antonio or Austin to buy a quality instrument for her students, Mindy’s Music is located at 605 East Austin then resell them at cost. On one of those Street in Fredericksburg. long trips she had an epiphany. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10-6, “Wait a minute, what am I doing?” Saturday, 10-4 she asked herself. “I’m selling them at cost 830-307-9748 and not making any money. Why not open a Her music inventory includes [email protected] music store?” all the popular instruments and amps. So she did. She found a place in She carries accessories such as strings, (Note: Another local music store to check Fredericksburg next to Church’s Chicken. It capos, tuners, cords, straps, and picks. out is Melody Corner, located at 604-B, is off the Main Street, but still visible from it. Stands, PA equipment, and music Junction Highway, Kerrville. Still going after books. She also is expanding into band 60 years.) instruments, selling reeds and providing repair work. Photos by Phil Houseal As Brown gives lessons on several instruments, she also stocks music stands and music methods books Phil Houseal is a writer and owner of Full for piano, guitar, bass, and violin. House PR, www.fullhouseproductions.net. Brown’s vision is about more than picks and metronomes. She sees Email at [email protected]. her store as a connecting point for musicians. She plans to implement regular pickers circles, jams, and workshops. Brown also believes it’s important that the space be inviting. 60 Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country SUMMER 20172018 texasheartbeat.com Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country 61 SUMMER IS FOR SCIENCE! Visit the Science Mill for an amazing Hill Country science adventure!

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