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Moe Bandy's All-Time Greatest Hits plus the Bonus "Legendary Country" CD on sale now.

2010-11-07T11:39:00.000-08:00

Moe Bandy's All-Time Greatest Hits plus the Bonus "Legendary Country" CD! Over 30 Moe Bandy songs including Americana, 'Til I'm Too Old To Die Young, Bandy the Rodeo Clown, It's A Cheatin' Situation, Someday Soon, Just Good Ol' Boys, and many more! Moe Bandy is one of America's leading classic country recording artists and performers! With this special 3-CD set you'll have some of Moe Bandy's most loved classics! Go to http://www.moebandy.com/ to order right now!

To purchase this 3-CD set on-line now go to: https://www.digitalmedium.net/secure/moebandy/store.html

Honky Tonk Amnesia: The Hard Country Sound of Moe Bandy

2010-05-18T04:05:00.000-07:00

From the Longtail Music Catalog:
This review of one of Moe's albums was posted on Amazon.com

“Well, it really tears me up when I hear a hurtin’ song,” sings Moe Bandy, “and I’m someone who likes a good cold beer.” And there you have it: Moe Bandy in a nutshell. That line, from the quintessential Bandy song “Soft Lights and Hard Country Music,” sums up his aesthetic quite nicely, but what it doesn’t tell you is that Bandy seemed to be the only country singer who had that aesthetic in the 1970s and early 1980s. The Mississippi-born Bandy was raised in Texas and on the music of fellow Meridian native Jimmie Rodgers, honky-tonk master Hank Williams, and eventually his idol George Jones–hear how Bandy pronounces “woman” in “I Just Started Hatin’ Cheatin’ Songs Today” for proof of his reverence for Possum. Despite the country-pop trends of the day, he saw no reason to ever stray far from the hardcore honky-tonk that’s as natural in Texas as cowboy hats. You might say he presaged the neotraditionalism of the late 1980s, except that he really wasn’t “reviving” anything. He was merely playing the music he’d always loved, and since all 20 of the singles on this collection hit the Top 25, it appears that fans still loved hard country too, no matter what the popular style was at the time. After all, “a steel guitar in a dim-lit bar knows exactly how I feel.” –Marc Greilsamer

The Roundup – What’s Happening today in Country Music, Vol 6

2010-03-10T11:04:00.000-08:00

Catch up on your favorite stars of country music. Published each week or so and all new, this is The Roundup #6, with music news and behind the scenes material from the world of traditional country music. This edition features an international section for the first time.

Moe Bandy has been tearing them up at professional bull riding events with his bull named “MoeBandy.com”. Moe’s website is probably benefitting from the traffic as well. If you go to MoeBandy.com you’ll find out that you can see Moe at The Finish Line in Aledo Texas on the 19th of March. Visit the PBR at PBRNow.com

Read the rest at:
http://thecountryclassics.com/jukebox/music/the-roundup-whats-happening-today-in-country-music-vol-6

FLW Tour's bass tourney brings thousands to Branson

2010-03-07T10:24:00.000-08:00

Jess Rollins • News-Leader • March 7, 2010 shared this story...here is an excerpt:

More than 13,000 people packed into the Branson Convention Center for the all-day event preceding the weigh-in ceremony.

Toddlers caught fish in a tiny tank while pros discussed lures with eager hobbyists.
Vendors peddled rods and reels and spinners and swimmers and spoons.

Country singer Moe Bandy sang the national anthem before a 15-foot blimp, shaped like a fish, floated around the room.

One by one, anglers grabbed their catches by the gills and held them up to the crowd.
There were gasps and cheers as the bass hit the scales and the weight was announced and recorded.

Read the rest of the story here:
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070347/FLW-Tour-s-bass-tourney-brings-thousands-to-Branson

Moe Bandy Tells Houston Visitors "Fly To Branson On AirExpress Direct From Hobby"

2010-02-28T06:46:00.001-08:00

Branson AirExpress begins service at Hobby Airport on May 17

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Branson AirExpress unveil new nonstop service to Branson, Missouri.

"Branson is the crown jewel of Missouri," says Houston Airport System interim aviation director Eric Potts, himself a Missouri native. "It has world-class options available for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. William P. Hobby Airport is a facility that's known for economical fares and nonstop flights and we think Branson Air Express is going to fit into that landscape extremely well."

The new service, to be marketed as public charter flights under the name Branson AirExpress, will be operated by ExpressJet Airlines.

"For Houston folks to drive to Branson, it's a 12 hour drive, but now you can take a nonstop flight that only takes two hours to come watch our shows in Branson," says country music entertainer Moe Bandy.

Beginning May 17, Branson AirExpress will offer nonstop service five days a week between Branson and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – Austin, Texas, William P. Hobby Airport - Houston, Texas, Des Moines International Airport – Des Moines, Iowa and three times a week between Branson and Shreveport Regional Airport – Shreveport, Louisiana and Terre Haute International Airport, Terre Haute, Indiana.

In addition to offering this new nonstop service, passengers may combine flight segments to create connections from each of the partner airports to the other partner airports. Tickets may be purchased by calling toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541), by visiting www.BransonAirExpress.com, or at the airport in Branson and all partnering cities.

ExpressJet features a young fleet of fuel-efficient Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft configured with no middle seats, more than 100 channels of free XM® Satellite radio, and cushioned leather seating.

Moe tells more about Branson

About Branson Airport:
Opening its doors May of 2009, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States. Currently serviced by AirTran Airways and Frontier Airlines; additional carriers and destinations are on the horizon. Located in the heart of the Ozarks and centrally located in the Midwest, the airport also boasts a state of the art FBO, Branson JetCenter and a full service travel agency and public charter operator, FlyBranson Travel LLC d/b/a Branson AirExpress. For more information on Branson Airport LLC and any of its subsidiaries please visit www.FlyBranson.com

Americana by Moe Bandy Revisited

2010-02-01T07:20:00.000-08:00

From Tim Blake on The Country Classics blog...National News of Country Music

It’s time to recognize our friend Moe Bandy. In 1975, a song written by his friends Lefty Frizzell and Whitey Shaffer gave him a number seven country hit with “Bandy The Rodeo Clown”. Many people ask if the song is about Moe Bandy’s life.

For the rest of the story click here:
http://thecountryclassics.com/jukebox/music/americana-by-moe-bandy-revisited

TCC Most Watched Country Videos

2010-02-01T07:16:00.000-08:00

Tracking reports show Australians pushed Slim Dusty into the Top 6 overnight by playing Slim Dusty’s “Lights On The Hill”, while “Amarillo By Morning” from George Strait remains in the #1 most-played spot.

Since many of our readers are following the television show Tru Country, a 9-minute promo video for the show is in the #2 spot, while “Homesick” by Hank Williams Jr. is #3 on our most-watched county music video standings.

The last two songs rounding out the top six overnight show “Bandy The Rodeo Clown” by Moe Bandy in the #4 spot of most played videos, and Heidi Hauge and Norweigan country music has a solid lock on the #5 spot.

Moe Bandy and a little "Moe" Christmas

2009-12-04T11:40:00.000-08:00

Gary J. Groman for Branson Tourism Center, December 1st, 2009

The Moe Bandy show is simply great fun and entertainment with great singing, comedy and playing. Although the show has no specific Christmas segment, there are Christmas numbers seamlessly worked into a show filled with great music and comedy that results in one of the most enjoyable entertainment experiences in Branson.

The band is outstanding and composed of some of the best instrumentalists in Branson, Ricky Boen, fiddle and guitar; Mark Boyd, guitar; John Clark, steel guitar and fiddle; Mark Evans, bass guitar; Bruce Hoffman, fiddle and guitar; Nicko Ochoa, drums and Ed Synan, piano.

The show’s female vocalist is Kari Garrison who does a great job not only as a backup singer but on a number of solos. Her rendition of the Christmas song, “Let’s Make A Baby King” at the beginning of the second half of the show was wonderful and demonstrated the range and quality of her voice. Her duet with Moe of “I Can’t Feel Christmas Without You” was another highlight.

The comedy of Perry Edenburg as “Harley Worthit” will have you laughing from the pre-show to the end of the show. Most of his outfits are outrageous and as funny as his jokes and antics. He does a number of routines by himself and some with his “straight man,” Moe Bandy,” but it is all so funny. One thing for sure, just about the time you think you can’t laugh anymore, along comes another skit such as the one to the music of “Come A Little Bit Closer” and you find out you were wrong.

Moe Bandy sings, and plays straight man to Harley Worthit, but it is his marvelous ability to relate to his audience and the way he sings and presents his music in a way that seems to speak to the ordinary person that makes this show so special. Even the old standard “White Christmas” just seemed different in the context of this show.

Moe sings a variety of songs including many of hits including “Bandy the Rodeo Clown,” “Rodeo Romeo,” and many more including two personal highlights ,“Americana” and “Too Old to Die Young.” Among others, he also did “Mid Night Rodeo,” a song from his new album and a neat medley of songs from other stars such as Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire, ” Marty Robbins “Devil Woman,” Freddy Fender’s “I’ll Be There before the Next Tear Drops Falls” and “George Jones “White Lightning.”

This is an unpretentious music and comedy show that provides two of the most fun filled and enjoyable hours of entertainment in Branson. It will go by so fast you will find yourself wishing for “Moe.”

For tickets or information on the “Moe Bandy Show” or any other Branson shows or attraction and lodging information or reservations please contact the Branson Tourism Center (BTC) one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson show and attraction tickets and lodging. BTC can be reached by calling 800-785-1550 or through its website http://www.bransontourismcenter.com/

You can also call 417-272-9663 or visit http://www.moebandy.com/ for tickets and more information.

Moe Bandy: A real singing cowboy

2009-11-09T23:59:00.000-08:00

by Linda Burligam, Shepherd of the Hills Gazette writer

Moe Bandy’s Show is on stage at the Jim Stafford Theatre this year. 2009 marks Moe’s 20th year in Branson and his show is still a crowd-pleaser, full of his biggest hits, favorite country western music and more comedy than you can “shake a stick at!”

Moe’s first big hit was I Just Started Hating Cheatin’ Songs Today; it came at a good time. It was 1975 and Moe had decided to “hock everything” for just one more recording session. Moe has had many more hit songs and five Gold Albums. Bandy the Rodeo Clown was the first #1. Moe and his brother Mike were rodeo riders, so Moe comes by his cowboy songs honestly, even growing up on a real ranch.

Moe says one day when he was feeling particularly bumped and bruised he just decided there had to be a better way to keep yourself busy … and make a living while doing it! So he got serious about his music career.

The tone of Moe’s songs has changed a bit over the years. ‘Til I’m too Old to Die Young is a touching song that parents love, “Let me watch my children grow, to see what they become … ’til I’m too old to die young.” Americana is another very moving song, “Pictures of a people proud and free.” Americana became the theme song for the first President Bush’s campaign in 1992 and began a friendship between the two that still exists.

Kerry Garrison is the very talented female vocalist in the show. Her performance in “The Sparkin’ Game” is especially entertaining — hilarious! “Tater Patches” is one of the contestants vying for the “Bachelorette’s” vote. “Tater” is Moe’s comic sidekick, and Moe is a perfect straight man.

Moe’s Americana Band is topnotch, some of the best players anywhere, and several of the band members, like Nick Ochoa, Sean Pittman and Barry Bales, have been with Moe for many years. Moe brought the band and his own special music and style to Branson in 1990. Before that he spent more than sixteen years “on the road.” He still travels and does some performing on the road during the winter months.

You’ll enjoy Moe Bandy and all his talented band and cast in the Jim Stafford Theatre, on Hwy. 76.

Have fun! Get your tickets by calling 417-272-9663 or go to www.MoeBandy.com

Performing in Moe Bandy's Blood: Has Show at Jim Stafford Theatre in Branson Missouri

2009-08-18T07:04:00.000-07:00

By Joshua Clark
Branson Daily News Staff Writer

Success never came easy for Moe Bandy.

Born in Meridian, Miss., in 1944, Bandy’s family relocated to Texas when he was in the first grade. Bandy was taught to play the guitar by his father, but made little use of the ability until he was in his teens.

“My father taught me a few chords on the banjo, so I knew a little bit,” Bandy said. “They used to dress me up in a little cowboy hat. I’d sing in talent contests and I also played for relatives.”

As Bandy grew older, he fell in love with the sport of rodeo. He tried bronco-busting and bull-riding and by the time he was 16, he was competing in rodeos all over Texas.

“I put my music aside and concentrated on being a rodeo rider,” Bandy said. “I also worked as a sheet-metal worker in addition to being out on the road all the time. But I loved it all the same.”

In 1962, after breaking the same collar bone twice in the same week and getting a horn to his left side, he began to pursue a career in country music.

Bandy and a few fellow musicians began playing during their downtime when they were asked to play in a bar.

“We played that first night and got a great response,” Bandy said. “They invited us back, and Moe Bandy and the Country Partners were paid $5 a night.”

For the rest of the story click here:
http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=12602