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Bass Player Magazine "Tightrope" Transcription & Article
posted May 2, 2008
Bryan Beller,
Contributing Editor for
Bass Player
Magazine, is currently writing an article about (and which
will include) the full transcription of Tommy's bassline in the SRV
song "Tightrope". It's scheduled to be featured in the September
issue. Make plans to snag a copy, or go here to
subscribe to Bass Player.
Buddy Miles Austin Tribute/Benefit Announced
posted February 28, 2008
Tommy will take the
stage along with many other friends of Buddy Miles in a loving
tribute to the man and his music.
Read the details here.
"Crossfire" Music Milestone; Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Hit Song Honored at Austin City Limits Festival Kickoff!
posted September 14, 2007
The music of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble was
recognized Thursday night during a kickoff party for the ACL
Festival. Specifically their biggest radio hit, "Crossfire,"
was honored for airing on radio more than one million times.
"The song was so effortless. It was like
pouring out water," recalls co-writer Tommy Shannon.
"It's a big occasion. The song would have
to be played eight years continuously to achieve a million
performances, so it's a big deal," adds BMI Records VP Jody
Williams.
The song was written in 1989 by Tommy Shannon,
Chris Layton, Reese Wynans, Bill Carter, and Ruth Ellsworth Carter.
See KVUE News video segment here.
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L to R:
Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon,
Ruth Ellsworth Carter, Bill Carter, Jody Williams
photo credit: Jill McGuckin, BMI |
L to R:
Mark Mason,
Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Bill Carter,
Ruth Ellsworth Carter, Jody Williams
photo credit:
Jill McGuckin, BMI |
Watch for Tommy on the Experience Hendrix Tour!
posted August 27, 2007
Tommy will be one of the featured artists on the
Experience Hendrix Tour ,
which will kick off on October 16 in Washington, DC!
Also scheduled to perform are Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Jonny
Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robbie Krieger, Mick Taylor, Hubert
Sumlin, Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, Andy Aledort, Chris Layton, Eric Gales and
Kenny Olson. Check out Tommy's schedule for
dates; more details are available on
the
Experience Hendrix Tour
website!
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - "Pride And Joy" DVD
(Epic/Legacy) Released!
TRACK LISTING:
ORIGINAL VHS
RELEASE (Epic VHS 49069)
Love Struck Baby
Cold Shot
Couldn’t Stand the Weather
Change It
Superstition
I’m Leaving You (Commit A Crime) (live)
The House Is Rockin’
Crossfire
BONUS VIDEO
Little Wing
MTV UNPLUGGED
(recorded 1/30/90)
Rude Mood (acoustic)
Pride And Joy (acoustic)
Testify (acoustic)
TV Commercial
for Soul to Soul
TV Commercial
for Couldn’t Stand the
Weather
THE VAUGHAN
BROTHERS
Tick Tock
Good Texan
The Vaughan Brothers
EPK
Patrick Droney
posted June 16, 2007
updated June 18, 2007
An incredible young guitar player
from the northeast came through town and left a buzz – not easy to
do in Austin. Tommy had the honor and pleasure of meeting Patrick
Droney (www.patrickdroney.com)
and his band at Nuno’s on 6th Street. A couple nights later, Tommy
sat in for a few songs during an early set at Antone’s, where
Patrick was a hit.
A huge thanks to Tim, Patrick’s
wonderful dad, and Mike O’Connell, Patrick’s most excellent drummer
– we already feel like they are part of the family. Patrick is
definitely the cream of the young guitar players who will carry on
the heart and soul of the blues. A talented guitar player but also
an outstanding young man. Look for him and do not miss his show if
he heads your way – you’re in for a real treat!
For Your Viewing Pleasure...
posted 9/09/06
Our buddy Ron Baker
has posted some great photos on his website, from our recent "Blues
On The Green" show (Tommy and Chris Layton played with Joe Ely,
David Holt, and Riley Osborne). You can see a
partial selection by clicking here, OR
access a cool slideshow with all his photos here.
There are also several Arc Angels photos
accessible from his
"Concerts 2" page, as well as some of Tommy on the Antone's
Tribute Page.
Many Thanks, Ron!!
Update:
Click
here to hear the
interview (noted below) or
click here to hear Greg's entire radio show, complete with music!
(Greg Martin, Tommy, and Uncle John Turner)
posted 4/17/06
Tommy and Uncle John Turner
Featured Guests on Greg Martin's "The Lowdown Hoedown" - Monday,
April 10th:
posted 04/8/06
Tommy and Uncle John will be
live on the air with
Greg Martin,
Founder and Lead Guitarist of the Kentucky Headhunters, on
MONDAY, APRIL 10th, on WDNS, D93, broadcasting out of Bowling
Green, Kentucky. The show airs from 7:00 - 10:00 PM CST.
The trio will be joined by vocalist Bruce Bowland to appear together
on Saturday, April 22, at the
Dallas Guitar
Show, billed as "The
Non-Profit Prophets." Don't miss the fun!
New Message from Tommy
posted 01/14/06
"I wanted to thank everyone
for all the letters I've been receiving! I read all my mail,
but because of my schedule, and the sheer volume, I'm learning
there's just no way I can answer every letter personally.
However, please know that every letter is important to me,
I'll continue try to answer as many as I can, and I appreciate
you taking the time to write me, more than you you'll ever know."
Your Friend,
Tommy
"Three Little Things" Added to Tommy's Journal
posted 11/11/05
There are many things in this world
Tommy feels strongly about. He writes about
"Three Little Things" in this newest
contribution to his online journal.
In-Depth
Audio Interview Added to this
Site...
Tommy and Uncle John Turner
were featured guests on
Greg Martin's
popular radio show, "The Lowdown Hoedown." The entire
interview portion of the show (49 minutes)
is now available in
Windows Media format on this site.
It's one of the most informative audio
interviews I've ever heard them do together - be sure to check it
out!
(Greg is a busy guy; along with hosting
"The Lowdown Hoedown," he is also the founder and lead guitarist of
the
Kentucky Headhunters.)
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