Once upon a time there were five friends sitting in a bar that decided they have simply heard enough "bro country" for one lifetime. They asked each other, "What happened to the music with meaning? The songs with a story to tell? What happened to bands where the guys on stage actually played on the studio recordings?" These are the questions that burned through their minds until they finally decided enough is enough.At that moment a faint light in the galaxy shimmered and as…

Thanks to Lorinda, her staff and all the good folks who come to see us at Bo's Barn in Temple.  Those folks know how to party!  Please know that we ONLY get to do what we love because all of you support us.  Thanks for helping us keep the music "LIVE" in Central Texas.  Please check out our SCHEDULE page to see when we'll be playing at a venue near you . . . and come out to see us!!  You'll…

For all your musical needs, try the MARK RICHEY BAND. We have performed for Street dances, movie production wrap parties,   quincenera s etc......  as well as opening band for numerous national recording artists. Mark Richey Band one of the favorite dancehall bands. We're just a Texas two-step away!

One of the original members, Terry continues to take us back to the glory days with his smooth vocal performances.  And he can nail the new stuff better than these young guns, too.  In short, he’s lost his hair but not his vocal range.  “Seriously”, how does he hit some of those notes? Brian has been the rock-solid foundation of the Debs since 1979. He’s got a credit list longer than the line to get in to the Cotton Club! He’s played…

"Definitively Texan. Unapologetically country.  When Craig Howell takes to the stage it's instantly apparent that he's the real deal.  Forged in the honky-tonks and dancehalls of Texas and polished on the Nashville touring circuit, this seasoned artist has developed an authentic yet unique sound that captures the imagination.  With his rich, powerful voice and commanding stage presence, Craig Howell delivers a performance like no other.  Whether it's a toe-tapping shuffle that pulls you towards the dance floor, a timely waltz…

Dave Jorgenson is no newcomer to country music.  From a young age he has been slinging a guitar strap and entertaining audiences with songs that reflect his personal life and the real world of Midwestern America. Dave is country.   It’s been no short journey, but Dave's music is a true reflection of the kind of person he is, and what country is all about. He will be supporting his music with a cast of band members that carry his unique Texas country music to dance halls anywhere…

With unlikely roots for a country singer, Northern California native Bob Appel was exposed to the neo-traditional country sounds of Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, and Aaron Tippin as a teen. It took years to appreciate the poetic story-telling, simple musical structure, and heartfelt vocal performance evident in their songs, and to understand that there was a common source of inspiration -- one steeped in country music traditions from prior generations. It was through the allusions in…