![]() Ripping through song-after-song it was not long until they were eleven songs into their set and it was now time for special guest Big Sandy.īig Sandy – joining Reverend Horton Heat Big Sandy ©2018 Allen Heimberger – Splice Media Group. ![]() With a mixture of older hits, newer tunes, and Christmas songs, the first part of the set was a high-powered, festive rumble at the Beachland. It did not take long to get the party in full swing as they segued into Baddest of the Bad. Horton’s Holiday Hayride got festive right off the starting line with We Three Kings, the title track from Reverend Horton Heat’s Christmas album. Adding in live piano did not change the songs much, but rather enhanced them, adding in a piano solo once in a while. The recent addition of Matt made for an interesting take on some of the classic songs. With the stage conversion complete, Jim “Reverend Horton” Heath (Vocals and Guitars), Jimbo Wallace (Standup Bass), Arjuna “RJ” Contreras (Drums), and Matt Jordan (Piano) took the stage. Reverend Horton Heat Reverend Horton Heat ©2018 Allen Heimberger – Splice Media Group. With an incredible set by this honkey tonk guitar master, the night was now set up for the headliner to take the stage. After performing for well over an hour, Junior Brown turned off his amp, unplugged his guitar, waved to the crowd as they cheered, and the band played Junior off. He broke out more of his guitar prowess with Surf Medley. Highway Patrol got the crowd singing along as expected. Up next was The Better Half which led into a brand new song about Waiting On A Handyman featuring Tanya Rae Brown on vocals. Slowing things down for a few songs he continued with a couple more before performing a blistering Albert King cover with Blues Power. Junior stating, “You Having a Good Time? Good, that gives me a minute to adjust my amp.” A quick adjustment to his on-stage amplifier and he busted out a stellar version of Yakety Sax that led into Free Born Man – which chugged along like a freight train. Performing tracks like My Wife Thinks You’re Dead, Too Many Nights in a Roadhouse, and Long Walk Back to San Antone, the first part of his set was filled with familiar songs. With a storied career and double-digit album releases Junior Brown has plenty of fan-favorite songs. Junior Brown Junior Brown ©2018 Allen Heimberger – Splice Media Group. Be sure to check out The Blasters next time they’re in your neighborhood. What a phenomenal start to tonight’s show and it set the bar high right off the rip. It’s great to see pioneers of a genre still at it today, out here on the road playing their music live for the fans to enjoy. Like most of us in attendance, age was only on the exterior, and The Blasters weaved a sonic blanket of sound for nearly an hour. With Phil, Bill, and John being founding members back in 1979, they still sound top-notch today. Blasting out an outstanding cover of the Merle Haggard classic The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised really got the crowd warmed up. With a great following, many in attendance were very familiar with their songs, and the highlights Dark Knight and So Long Baby Goodbye were followed by the loudest applause of the set. Vocalist-guitarist Phil Alvin, drummer Bill Bateman, bassist John Bazz, and guitarist Keith Wyatt had their Americana Rockabilly sound dialed in. Please do not alter images.įiring things up with Long White Cadillac, this foursome had the crowd’s attention from their first note. The Blasters The Blasters ©2018 Allen Heimberger – Splice Media Group. With a stage lit in blues, reds, and amber The Blasters were first up, and ready to entertain. The beer and drinks were flowing and it did not take long for the first act to hit the stage. The Holiday Hayride featured The Blasters, Junior Brown, Big Sandy (performing a handful of songs with RHH), and of course Reverend Horton Heat.Īs the crowd assembled, the venue was filling up quickly and appeared to be a near sell-out. The historic and artsy ballroom was a perfect place to host such an awesome lineup. My Farm Is Saved/Little Patch of Heaven - Finale (Score)Īlberico Zanacchi, Giuseppe Forsatti, Alberico Bosco, mario Pesanti, Valentino Crepaldi, Armando Dorini, Gino Fonsetti, Otello Becceri, Giuseppe Pavanatti, S.Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH (12/01/18) – The 2nd Annual Horton’s Holiday Hayride with Reverend Horton Heat rolled into the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland. ![]() ![]() Speaking To Charles Kuralt 1991 Interview Nujalan Talko Polkka (The Work-Bee At Nujala Polka)Īl Simmons With Slim Green & The Cats From Fresno Jätkäen Jenkka (The Logger's Schottische) When The Red-Red Robin Comes Bob-Bob-Bobbin' Along Is It True What They Say About Dixie (With The Mills Bros.) The contents are always changing, but here's what was in it on A group of my friends got together and bought it for my birthday. ![]()
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