RIP Toby Keith

I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Toby Keith. Our paths crossed many times before his tenure of Fame. We both played fairly regularly at The Top Rail in Dallas amongst other places in Texas and Oklahoma. The band was called Easy Money. (not Toby Keith) If I was out on a free night, they often had me come up and sit in. They were definitely a good band. I was friendly with most of them including Toby. I recall when they were first signed to a deal. They were ecstatic. I went to a late night breakfast with them and they all had stars in their eyes. Deep down I knew they really just wanted Toby. Yes, changes came almost immediately. Toby came to one of our shows shortly after that. I talked to him briefly. He told me that they were either going to go with fiddle or steel guitar but not both. He asked if I would be interested in joining up if they went with fiddle. Well we all know that he didn't go with fiddle. He did steal the drummer in the band I was in at that time. (Singletree Band) Our paths crossed very little if at all the next few years. He did rise to stardom and had a few hits. We got to open for him in Hutchenson Kansas. I recall entering the building for soundcheck. There he was sitting in the entry hallway. He looked up and said. "Hey Sean" with a smile. He didn't know who the opening band was and was a bit surprised to see me. We had a good conversation like it was earlier times. I don't recall that I ever did see him after that. I left full time road work to focus on Family. I relocated to Central Texas so I was out of the loop with most of my colleagues. Eventually I was able to build a musical life here that in many ways contrasted to my old musical life. That last encounter with Toby has stuck with me. Despite a reputation of having a swaggering ego, the Toby I knew was down to earth who appreciated where he came from. RIP partner. We will play a few of your songs this weekend.

Wednesday I join the Pettit Brothers at Momma's at Sengelmann 7-9 PM
Thursday Celtic Texas plays Kelly’s Irish Pub for the Tullamore DEW celebration. Event: https://fb.me/e/3kRpEUIZe
Friday Texas Gold, returns to The Stone Cellar 7-11 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/3u5wMgdJo
Saturday Big Chocolate Bayou plays The Fieldhouse at The Crossover 4-7 PM
Hope to see y'all around!

FridaySean Orr's Celtic Texasreturns toKelly’s Irish Pub8-11 PM Event:https://fb.me/e/14n3cLubY
Saturday Sean Orr's Big Chocolate Bayou brings their brand of Cajun Music toThe Grace Miller "Gracie's"7-10 PM Event:https://fb.me/e/3tEbXdLXo
Sunday Sean joinsDiane LinnatKerrville Renaissance Festival10 AM-4 PM
Hope to see y'all around!!

Saturday I'll be playing with Daniel Law & The Texas High Riders at Watterson Hall 8 PM

Sunday I'll be playing with Diane Linn at the Kerrville Renaissance Festival

Hope to see y'all around!

Friday Celtic Texas returns to Kelly’s Irish Pub 8-11 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/4KHzWM9VY
Saturday the Texas Gold Power Trio returns to The Grace Miller "Gracie's" 7-10 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/5buc8fZFH
Hope to see y'all around!!

Wednesday Ryan Beavers and I return to Momma's at Sengelmann 7-9 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/vCi8Wx3c7
Friday Texas Gold, returns to the Copper Shot Distillery 7-10 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/cgxXKBva5
Sunday Sean joins Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall 2 PM
Hope to see y'all around!

Wednesday I join The Merles at Globe Theatre TX 7-9 PM
Friday I join BigJohn Mills at Shore Raw Bar & Grill 7-10 PM
Saturday The Texas Gold, Power Trio returns to The Grace Miller "Gracie's" 7-10 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/43ngo9qw9
Hope to see y'all around!

FridayCeltic Texasreturns toKelly’s Irish Pub8-11 PM Event:https://fb.me/e/187OVAiuS
Sunday Texas Gold plays the Roadhouse Roundup NYE Party! Event:https://fb.me/e/43ngo9qw9
$15 at the door.
Hope to see y'all around!!

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Thursday Celtic Texas plays a semi-private event at Kelly’s Irish Pub 7-9 PM
Saturday Texas Gold, Power Trio returns the Cistern Country Store/Bar 8 PM-Midnight Event: https://fb.me/e/SVANr4DP
Sunday (Christmas Eve) Sean Orr & Texas Gold, play Kelly’s Irish Pub 8-11 PM
Saturday (Christmas Day) Sean joins Nathan Colt Young at Watterson Hall 8-Midnight.
Hope to see y'all around!

Friday Celtic Celtic Texas returns to Kelly’s Irish Pub 8-11 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/3EJ8JG4kJ
Saturday Celtic Texas plays the Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe 7-9 PM Event & Tickets: https://fb.me/e/6LbXuOzRv
Sunday Sean joins Shillelagh! at The Texas Viking Festival for two sets 10:30 AM & 3:30 PM
Hope to see y'all around!

Friday the Texas Gold, Power Trio returns to The Grace Miller "Gracie's" 7-10 PM Event: https://fb.me/e/1s2mRY5pq

Sunday I join Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall 2 PM