Getting ready for the Fire!

My new cd, "Building a Fire" will be released on August 26, 2014. Getting ready for that date is a big endeavor. Just like any monumental undertaking, there is a schedule where things need to happen at certain points leading up to the big day. Right now we have 2000 CDs, 500 padded envelopes & hundreds of posters in my living room. We are coordinating the tshirts & other stuff. We're making one sheets and postcards, stuffing envelopes, autographing 236 CDs for Kickstarter supporters, package up several hundred for radio and press. Plus, continue to schedule CD release parties & play the shows I currently have on the books. It's a whirlwind right now! This is why it takes me so long to get a cd out. I love the creative process so much and I spend a lot of time in that place- the creative place. Now the creation is complete & marketing is what has to happen now. I love that too. I believe this is a great CD and I am excited about spreading the word. Things are fun & fast right now!

Delbert McClinton & Friends "Sandy Beaches Cruise"!

Can't wait! Last year was so amazing! This year will be even better! I'm really so excited about this cruise! It was one of the best times I've had EVER! This time  we go to Antigua & St. Croix- Virgin Islands!!

Super Moon Honky Tonk

Played Poodie's tonight. Such a groovy roadhouse honky Tonk. First time I ever saw Willie Nelson was there. I got a call from a friend who said Willie was going to play a secret show. I went, fully expecting it to be a rumor, but when I arrived & saw Willie on that tiny little corner stage,  I could hardly believe my eyes. Some places are very special.  Poodie's is one of them.

Tonight was very special. Not a huge audience but definitively a great audience and my old friend, Beaver, was at the bar! Too cool! We ran into each others arms for a slow motion hug! 

Great Soundman! Killer band tonight! Tony Velasco in bass, Tom Gillam on lead guitar, Perry Drake on drums. RAWK!

A new web site!!!

I built a new web site all by myself! I think it's pretty good! Maybe I can do a little side work for my friends who need new sites! New skills! Check it out at http://www.shelleyking.com