Webb News MPR/WebbWilder.com http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnewsen-us WebbWilder.com | Webb News 15 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=415 Webb Wilder Fan Fest FIVE! [July 20th, 2010]... It is almost that time of year again! WATCH OUT, here comes the LANDMARK FIFTH ANNUAL Webb Wilder Fan Fest! The big event will be on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010. The Capitol Arts Theater in Bowling Green, Kentucky was such a great place for Webb Fest, this year's 'fest is gonna take place there one more time! Full details can be found by clicking here. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:24:30 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=415 RCID=415 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=384 Aldo Kerfeld and Like The Dew cover "Hillblilies for Haiti" [February 11th, 2010]... This upcoming week, Webb and a talented, multi-genre army of musical performers are pulling out all the stops to support Haitian earthquake victims. "Hillbillies for Haiti" will take place Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville. Online journal Like the Dew and blogger Aldo Kerfeld each have published a human interest piece about this event. You can read them here: • Aldo Kerfeld's Weekend Revue • Like The Dew Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:22:56 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=384 RCID=384 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=371 Webb Pops Up in Martin Guitar's Newsletter [January 21st, 2010]... The January 2010 issue of the Martin Guitar official newsletter features a picture of Webb (From his "She's Not Romantic" video by Steve Mims) along with a short commentary. You can check it out here, on page 13. Please note, the newsletter is in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF reader is required. Also worth mentioning: Martin's newsletter back issues can be found here... but if you're on dialup, brace for impact! Some are nearly 10MB in size. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:20:44 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=371 RCID=371 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=357 Webb on the Cover of Alternative Root [November 30th, 2009]... November's cover of Alternative Root magazine features a slideshow that includes of Webb, Son Volt, Yarn and the Bottlerockets. Check it out! And click the pic to visit their website! Their article about Webb starts on page 70. The article they've got about Webb, starts on page 70. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:15:44 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=357 RCID=357 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=354 Webb Appears on New Disney "Cars" related CD [September 10th, 2009]... As you may already know, Webb's performance of "I've Been Everywhere" was included on Disney's 2006 CD "Lightning McQueen's Fast Tracks." Now, three years later, they're releasing a new Cars-related assortment, named appropriately enough, "Mater's Car Tunes," and once again Webb's on it! He performs the vocals on "Rosie's Place." You can hear a sample on Amazon.com. Also, watch this space for more on this subject. Word is the Tennessean and Disney's website have some press coming up regarding this release, and we're working on getting some links to those. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:29:05 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=354 RCID=354 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=349 Webb Featured in Elmore Magazine Review [August 25th, 2009]... Webb's received a nice write-up in the September/October 2009 issue of Elmore Magazine. The text is available here. We also recommend you visit Elmore Magazine's website, which is chock full of American Music goodness!! Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:23:40 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=349 RCID=349 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=342 Independence Weekend Simulcast on Lightning 100 [June 9th, 2009]... Webb and the guys will be playing Third and Lindsley on July 5th, the Independence Day holiday weekend. This gig starts at 9pm Central, and will be broadcast simultaneously on 100.1 FM, Nashville's Independent Radio, Lightning 100. Check out their website's "listen live" page by clicking here! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:38:22 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=342 RCID=342 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=334 Webb Wilder Fan Fest #4, Coming in October! [May 1st, 2009]... We are pleased to announce that there will be a FOURTH edition of the ever-popular Webb Wilder Fan Fest! This time around, the date is Saturday, October 3rd, and the place is Bowling Green, Kentucky, at the Capitol Arts Theater. Co-founder and organizer Tater Bodine (AKA Jim Chandler) has posted a thread with the initial details on the Webb Board. You can read it by clicking here. This event is now also listed on the Tour Dates page (see October 3rd). This year's Webb Fest venue, the Capitol Arts Theater! Click for an expanded view. Fri, 01 May 2009 22:05:55 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=334 RCID=334 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=333 Webb to Guest on The Lowdown Hoedown 5/4/09 [May 1st, 2009]... On Monday, May 4th, Webb will be doing a phone-in interview to Greg Martin's weekly "Lowdown Hoedown" Radio program. The theme for the program will be "The Blues Influences of Webb Wilder." The program airs on D93, WDNS in Bowling Green, KY, every Monday from 7-10pm. The WDNS website is located here, and Greg Martin's Lowdown Hoedown website is available here. Fri, 01 May 2009 13:52:28 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=333 RCID=333 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=332 Webb and MLM, Featured on Guitarmania Tomorrow [April 22nd, 2009]...This week's episode of Andy Ellis' Guitarmania program will include Webb (and his new album, More Like Me) as his featured artist! Several tracks will air, and Andy did an interview with Webb as well. Please visit their website at GuitarManiaShow.com to find out where you can listen in, whether by radio or the internet. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:03:54 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=332 RCID=332 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=322 New CD, "More Like Me," to be Released April 21st [April 2nd, 2009]...The new Webb Wilder album,"More Like Me," will be released by Blind Pig Records on CDs and digital downloads April 21st. This is all-new material, and the first WW studio album since 2005's "About Time." The new album is comprised of five self-penned WW songs and seven solid senders from the songbooks of American music icons Larry Williams, Percy Sledge, Roky Erickson, Jim Ford, Eddie Hinton and Jimmy Swan. Joining Webb are longtime associates Jimmy Lester, Tom Comet, George Bradfute, Joe V. McMahan, and Bob Williams, as well as some other stellar personages whose talents were lent to the making of this fine audio disc/download/musical postcard from the "Full Grown" musical mailbox of Webb Wilder, Electrifying Artist. WebbWilder.com is accepting pre-orders at this time. You can order the new disc either with or without Webb's autograph. Visit our merchandise page to pre-order yours today! Please note that orders including the CD will ship on or shortly after the April 21st release date. You can also visit Webb's discography page for additional information about "More Like Me." Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:24:14 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=322 RCID=322 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=320 Webb to be on Beale Street Caravan Radio Program [March 23nd, 2009]...Webb will be featured on the Beale Street Caravan radio program starting Wednesday, March 25th! In October 2008, Webb and the band played the venerable Arkansas Blues Heritage Festival, formerly known as the King Biscuit Fest. Beale Street Caravan recorded this performance, and will be retransmitting it via their syndication network of many stations around the world. Click here to visit their website, for more information. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:17:11 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=320 RCID=320 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=299 WW Interviewed for the Peverett Phile [January 2nd, 2009]...Webb was recently interviewed by the Peverett Phile. The author is the son of Foghat's Lonesome Dave Peverett, famous in his own right, and an old friend of Webb's. The interview can be found here.. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:48:58 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=299 RCID=299 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=293 Webb on the Bob and Tom Show, December 11th [November 26th, 2008]... Webb will be appearing live on the Bob and Tom Radio Show out of Indianapolis on Thursday, December 11th! Time will be 8:25am CST EST. Bob and Tom have a syndicated show that is heard on over 100 stations all across America. To see where click here: http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/affiliates.htm You can listen from the main website too. Starting this month, Bob and Tom expanded to TV - a "Best Of" that day's show runs that evening on WGN TV, which is another way to catch highlights and perhaps see Webb too. UPDATE 2008-Dec-10: Previously the time stated was 8-ish "CST" but Indianapolis is actually Eastern time, not Central. Sorry for any confusion! Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:46:08 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=293 RCID=293 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=289 BTBW Nominated for Grammys [November 3rd, 2008]...Webb's 2008 most recent CD release, "Born To Be Wilder," is on the current Grammy ballot, which is being voted on at this time! This is a preliminary ballot, which can only be accessed by members of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences (NARAS). Its outcome of which will determine the "final five" in each respective voting category. The votes will be tallied and the final ballot determined on December 3rd, at which time the final nominees will be made widely known. The album's broad appeal is reflected in the fact that it is represented under both "Rock" and "Country" genres. It was nominated for the following categories: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Human Cannonball and Tough It Out Best Rock Instrumental Performance - Sputnik Best Rock Song - Human Cannonball Best Rock Album - Born To Be Wilder Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - If You're Looking for a Fool Best Country Song - If You're Looking for a Fool Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:01:44 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=289 RCID=289 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=288 WW Swag Page Grand Reopening [October 29th, 2008]...WebbWilder.com is excited to announce that we have updated and re-launched our Swag Page! In addition to having added some new items, we now also support online shopping and payment by either PayPal or Credit Card! You can still order by mail though, if you prefer to do so, or need to pay by check or money order. Additional information is on the Swag Page itself, or have a look at these Webb Board threads posted by Mike-o-Matic and the Swag Czar. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:34:41 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=288 RCID=288 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=287 Webb Wilder Selected to Honor Les Paul [October 24, 2008]... Webb has been picked to honor Les Paul as part of the Rock Hall of Fame Celebration in Cleveland! Les Paul is an American Hero who is certainly one of the major influences in guitars, audio recording technology and Rock n' Roll. Webb Wilder participated in a panel honoring the man at the Americana Conference in Nashville this September. Now he and his band are being included in the week-long celebration of Les Paul at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland - part of the American Music Masters Series. Les has chosen the Rock Hall to be the place most of his inventions and memorabilia will be displayed. The band will play on Friday, November 14th at Wilbert's, and attend the Tribute Concert on Saturday, November 15th at the Rock Hall. Other appearances are possible. For more information, visit this page about the American Music Masters Series. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:14:41 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=287 RCID=287 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=284 WW Films to be Featured at Austin Festival [October 14, 2008]... The AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL has chosen three short Webb Wilder films to include in its 15th Annual event! Catch screenings of The Saucer's Reign, Horror Hayride, and Scattergun here: Friday, Oct. 17 at the Rollins Theater - 9:30pm. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Alamo Drafthouse Lakecreek - 7:30pm. Webb will be in attendance at the October 19th showing. More information is here. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:14:57 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=284 RCID=284 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=240 Article about Webb on Jambands.com [February 27th, 2008]... Jambands.com has posted an article about Webb's recent sit-in with Atlanta favorites Delta Moon, which took place after his own gig at Smith's Olde Bar last week. Webb Wilder Shares ?Sugar Coated Love? With Delta Moon Nashville-based star of stage and screen Webb Wilder made the rounds in Atlanta this past Saturday night. Wilder started the evening with a rollicking performance at Smith?s Olde Bar. He featured many songs from his 2008 live release Born to Be Wilder (which currently sits alone atop the Roots Charts) like ?Tough It Out,? ?You Might Be Lonely for a Reason,? and the classic, ?Human Cannonball.? Longtime Wilder side man George Bradfute sat in with the band when current Wilder bassist Tom Comet missed the show due to a family illness. Bradfute, the ?Tone Chaperone,? is a multi-instrumentalist and has been a part of many previous WW outfits, handled the bass duties on this evening. The Wilder loyalists, some of whom had that traveled a very long way, also reveled in the healthy sampling of rarities, which included ?TCB Yodel #9? from Wilder?s silver screen ?Corn Flick,? Horror Hayride (featuring the lyrics, ?if you don?t think Elvis was number 1, then you?re full of number 2?) ? and the second-ever public performance of ?Everyday I Kick Myself? from his 1991 release, DooDad. Then Wilder made his way over to over to Highland Avenue to bathe in the incisive twin-guitar-driven music of Atlanta fixtures, Delta Moon who were performing to a sold out crowd at Blind Willie's. Wilder enjoyed the band amidst the crowd for a while. However, after tearing through ?Stranger in My Hometown,? from last year?s Clear Blue Flame release, Delta Moon invited Wilder for a swamp-drenched, explosive and surprisingly seamless three-guitar attack. Wilder and The Moon?s Tom Gray and Mark Johnson locked in during Chuck Berry?s ?Let It Rock.? They honored Atlanta native blues legend Big Maceo Merriweather with a version of his ?Worried Life Blues? and then wrapped up the impromptu crosspollination with ?Sugar Coated Love? from the pen of Louisiana ?s Leslie ?Lazy Lester? Johnson. Delta Moon and Webb Wilder each have gigs coming up at the Bamboo Room in Lake Worth, Florida. Delta Moon will perform there on March 8 and Webb Wilder March 13. Each will also be seen at festivals across the country this summer. Delta Moon will start their festival season with a performance at Atlanta?s 72nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 4 and you can catch Webb Wilder when he co-headlines with Pure Prairie League at the unique Chicken and Egg Festival in Moulton, AL on April 12. It should be noted that veteran blues harpist Lazy Lester continues to tour. He is currently on the road with Mark Hummel?s Harmonica Blowout, which will begin a six night stand at Paris? Le Meridian Etiole on March 11. The original article is located here.UPDATE: Photos taken from this guest jam are now available on our Fan Photos gallery! Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:06:29 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=240 RCID=240 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=236 "Born to be Wilder" #1 on Root Rock Charts! [February 25th, 2008]... Webb's recent live CD release, "Born to be Wilder," is really hitting some big milestones! Based upon radio airplay (largely due to listener requests, so keep 'em coming!), the album has taken over the top spot on the Roots Rock charts in just a couple of short weeks since its release! You can read the Blind Pig Records release on this achievement by clicking this link! You can always find the up-to-date chart here. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:19:58 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=236 RCID=236 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=230 "Born to be Wilder" Ink Begins to Flow [January 29th, 2008]... Webb's newly released live CD "Born to be Wilder" has received a very positive writeup by Cashville411's Daryl Sanders. You can read it here. Thanks to our eagle-eyed regulars, we've also spotted some other BTBW reviews. Check 'em out! ? Time Out Chicago ? Gazz Blogs Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:59:58 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=230 RCID=230 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=216 Beatneck Bowles to Appear on Hank Jr. Special [November 15th, 2007]... As some of you know, our friend and Beatneck Tony Bowles also regularly plays with Hank Williams, Jr. and his band. Recently, Tony participated in a tribute to Hank Jr., alongside such notables as Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson, Buddy Guy, Toby Keith, Kid Rock, and even Steven Tyler of Aerosmith! This production will air as an episode of "CMT Giants" this coming Saturday, November 17th, on CMT (Country Music Television) at 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern. Check local listings if in doubt. If you have CMT you won't want to miss this! PS. I'll add a website link and doublecheck the times if I can. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:09:00 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=216 RCID=216 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=215 Wilder Kin to Receive Blues Trail Marker [November 13th, 2007]... This coming Saturday, November 17th, a historical marker will be placed on Farish Street in Jackson Mississippi, along the Mississippi Blues Trail, to commemorate the site of The Record Mart. The Record Mart was owned by Webb's Aunt and Uncle, Lillian and Willard McMurry, founders of Trumpet Records. Of the event, Webb said: As you may know, my aunt and uncle, Lillian and Willard McMurry owned and operated the now legendary Trumpet Records of Jackson, Mississippi in the early fifties. They recorded and released records on Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Willie Love and the Three Aces, Big Joe Williams, Luther Huff, Jimmy Swan, The Southern Sons and many others. They are both in the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame. Their legacy is not only one of artistic and entrepreneurial innovation. They are remembered for their fair dealing and warm relationships with the artists both black and white, gospel and secular. This was at a time when many similar labels were known to be cold, opportunistic and exploitative. Much of the great Trumpet canon can be found in the catalog of Alligator Records owned by Bruce Iglauer, a great admirer of Lillian, Willard and Trumpet. There is also a book on the label and it's history by Marc Ryan.Jerry "Boogie" McCain will be there as well as family members and state officials. This is a historic occasion and a huge honor for Trumpet's memory and a testament to their lasting contribution to the blues! Other recently added blues markers include one in McComb to honor Bo Diddley. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:16:58 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=215 RCID=215 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=212 Webb Included on new Compilation CDs [October 9th, 2007]... Webb's song "Lonely for a Reason" has been included in the new release "The United State of Americana, volume 6" from Shut Eye Records. The CD is the sixth in a series (click for details), which are comprised of songs from Americana artists. While the CD is not available for purchase, it can be requested from Shut Eye for promotional purposes, to be used on radio nationwide. Check out the CD's page on Shut Eye's website for all the details. Next, the wonderful folks at WNCW radio in Spindale, NC have just released "Crowd Around the Mic, Vol. 11," their bi-annual fundraising CD of the best of the many live performances in their Studio B. One that made the cut is a live version of Webb's "I Just Had to Laugh." The only way to get this one is to support WNCW with a financial pledge, but this is a great station to keep on the air and a hot CD! Visit their website by clicking here. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:25:40 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=212 RCID=212 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=210 Webb Interviewed by Nashville's Lightning 100 [September 25th, 2007]... Webb has shared his unique knowledge of the peaks and valleys of the music biz with us, via a one hour radio interview on Lightning 100 Radio in Nashville. The show is a long running series called "Music Business Radio." Thanks to the wonder of the net, you can download the podcast by clicking here. And as an extra, Webb filmed three videos in their studio, offering useful advice to musicians of the future, as only Webb can do. Check those out on Webb's MySpace blog, located here Updated 2008-02-14. The podcast was relocated; link updated. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:30:14 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=210 RCID=210 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=206 Webb featured in ToneQuest Report [September 3rd, 2007]... The ToneQuest Report has selected Webb as Featured Artist in their September 2007 issue. Check it out at http://www.tonequest.com! Beatnecks Tony Bowles and George Bradfute are interviewed as well, so check out what they had to say to David Wilson of TQR. Just so you know, some familiar music will start playing when you arrive, so be ready for that! Bonus! The aforementioned David Wilson of ToneQuest has graciously granted us permission to provide the issue here, for your perusal. Dial-up users be advised: it's large, approximately 2.5MB in size. Here it is, in all its PDF-formatted glory. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view it. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded here if you don't have it already, but be sure to uncheck the "Photoshop Album Starter Edition" checkbox unless you want that too! Enjoy! Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:27:18 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=206 RCID=206 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=201 Webb Wilder Fan Fest Gets a Second Go 'Round [July 19th, 2007]... Last year's Webb Fan Fest in Knoxville, TN was a huge success, so the founders are planning to do it again! For all the details, and to find out how YOU can attend for FREE, check out the Tour Dates page listing for October 20th, 2006. That page is here: Visit our Tour Dates page. Scroll to October 20th, if necessary. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:38:43 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=201 RCID=201 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=195 Organist Carson Whitsett Passes On [June 21st, 2007]...We've gotten belated word that Keyboardist Carson Whitsett passed on this spring. Webb offers these comments: It is with sadness that I relate the news of the passing of Carson Whitsett who my fans will remember as the organist on "Ruff Rider" from "It Came From Nashville," although that was one of the least of his many accomplishments. I first met him in Jackson, MS many years ago when I was playing with the Drapes. He impressed me then and always as an extremely personable, professional and talented individual who was always a perfect gentleman, very natural and unpretentious. We have included some of what The Tennessean had to say about Carson in his obituary which ran at the time of his death. It was an honor and a privilege to know and work with him. Here is the obituary to which Webb refers: Carson WHITSETT - May 8, 2007 Died Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at home in Nashville, after a spirited 16-month bout with brain cancer. Born May 1, 1945, Carson was a gifted musician, composer, arranger and producer, who was recognized as a virtuoso on the B-3 organ. In the 1970's, he was a session musician for Stax Records and Malaco Records, and a member of noted instrumental group, The MGs. A versatile keyboardist, he recorded with artists including, Dorothy Moore, Bobby Blue Bland, B.B. King, Paul Simon, Paul Davis, Connie Francis, Kathy Mattea and Tony Joe White, and many others. He also scored several movies and co-produced "Together We are Beautiful," a number one hit in Britain. As a songwriter, some of his many recordings include "Dear Me" for Lorrie Morgan, "Mississippi Moon" for John Anderson, "Don't Give Up On Me" for Solomon Burke and Joe Cocker, and Fred Knobloch's "Why Not Me." As Kathy Mattea's keyboardist for several years, Carson played with full symphony orchestras and toured Europe, as he had previously done with Tony Joe White and various Malaco artists. Carson continued composing and recording until the last months of his illness. In his final weeks, his renowned wit entertained a continuous line of well wishers. McGuire presiding. In lieu of flowers, Carson requested donations to Musicares, 1904 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203. More about Carson's life and achievements can be read at Wikipedia. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:29:50 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=195 RCID=195 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=194 Webb on the Cover of 20th Century Guitar [June 20th, 2007]... Webb is appearing on the cover of this month's 20th Century Guitar magazine. There's also an interview with Webb that includes photos taken by the multitalented Tom Comet! Check it out at your local magazine rack. For those who prefer surfin', their website is http://www.tcguitar.com. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:37:02 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=194 RCID=194 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=193 Webb Announces 2007 AMA Nominees [June 20th, 2007]... At a ceremony yesterday, our man Webb was tapped to announce this year's AMA Americana Honors & Awards Nominees. Country Music Television (CMT) Network has the whole story, which you can read by clicking here. Great American Country (GAC) and Music Row magazine reported this as well. Their story can be found here (GAC) and here (Music Row). Webb is pictured here at the reception (photo credit: GAC and Music Row coverage): Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:31:43 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=193 RCID=193 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=184 "Tough It Out" Viewing Next Week in Philadelphia [May 21st, 2007]... We've gotten word that "Tough It Out" will be broadcast on Philadelphia, PA public television next week. WYBE-TV is showing it at 8pm on Tuesday, 5/29/07, and again at 3am on 5/30/07. As always, please confirm with your local listings beforehand. WYBE's listings are here, but don't seem to cover the 3am listing (only evening hours seem to be listed, for some reason). We got our info from Tivo originally, so if you're local, you might want to check with the station directly. Mon, 21 May 2007 11:41:38 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=184 RCID=184 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=180 "Tough It Out" Making the PBS Rounds [May 17th, 2007]... The one-hour version of "Tough It Out: Webb Wilder Live!" is now available for use and broadcast by their PBS member stations. NETA, which makes programs available for educational purposes, is coordinating the distribution of the program. Webb fans that would like to see the show broadcast locally are encouraged to contact their local PBS station. Tell your local program director about our news page (direct link). Then, from here, they can find specific program information by clicking this link. The program has already been broadcast on PBS stations in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. Why not in your town, too? Pick up on it!! Thu, 17 May 2007 10:48:06 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=180 RCID=180 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=179 Webb interviewed by Allison Moorer [May 14th, 2007]... Back in May, Webb was interviewed by Allison Moorer for Musicians' Radio. That broadcast is now available online... check it out here: Surf to: http://mrpodcasts.musiciansradio.com/podcasts.aspx?feedid=714 Then scroll down to "Webb Wilder" interview dated January 27th, 2007. Click "play" to listen online, or download as a podcast. Mon, 14 May 2007 23:31:35 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=179 RCID=179 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=170 "Scattergun" to show at Crossroads Film Festival [March 9th, 2007]... Yet another film festival is exhibiting WEBB WILDER'S SCATTERGUN, later this month. Here are the details: Crossroads Film Festival Time: Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 1:00pm Location: Parkway Palace Theater Jackson, Mississippi For more information visit: www.crossroadsfilmfest.com or www.webbwilderfilms.com. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:19:17 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=170 RCID=170 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=163 Ian Wallace Passes Away [February 23rd, 2007]...We've gotten word that Ian Wallace, a friend of Webb's and a drummer with whom he's shared the stage, has passed away in Los Angeles of complications arising from esophageal cancer. Wallace was a multi-talented brit who really got around, having played with groups over the years such as Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, King Crimson, Steve Marriott's All Stars, Johnny Hallyday, Lonnie Mack, Bob Dylan ("Street Legal"), Billy Burnette, T. Graham Brown and a pre-YES John Anderson in their band, the Warriors. There were many others as well, including at least one track with the Traveling Wilburys. Webb adds these comments:He knew more jokes than anyone I've ever met. We got him to do some stand up in between sets at The Down Home in Johnson City one time. He played in a band in LA with Ian MacLagan called Cry On Cue. He and Mac called themselves,"The Two Ians Club." Mac has (had?) a joke page on his website (macspages.com). Most, if not all of them, came from Ian Wallace. He will be missed.You can read more about Ian at Wikipedia or his personal website. The Tennessean has also published a story about Ian's life and death. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:19:15 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=163 RCID=163 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=162 It Takes a Goober to Know One [February 14th, 2007]... We've gotten word from director Steve Mims that WEBB WILDER'S SCATTERGUN will screen at the: 2007 GEORGE LINDSEY / UNA FILM FESTIVAL (GOOBERFEST) Time: Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 8:15pm Location: Tuscumbia, Alabama For more information visit: www.lindseyfilmfest.com or www.webbwilderfilms.com. Click image for larger version Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:23:32 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=162 RCID=162 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=154 Webb to be on Memphis Radio Next Week [January 17th, 2007]...Just in time for his upcoming Memphis performance, Webb is going to appear on WEVL FM-89.9 radio. He'll be on January 25th (same day as the Gibson Showcase gig) at around 3:30pm. Webb will be doing a couple of songs acoustically while he's on. WEVL can also be heard online at their website. Check it out! Wed, 17 Jan 2007 23:18:13 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=154 RCID=154 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=153 "?" Loses Belongings in Fire [January 17th, 2007]...Sad news for legendary garage rock frontman "?" of "? and the Mysterians," who has lost all his possessions in a house fire. The Mysterians first formed in 1962, and are best known for the classic rock tune "96 Tears." "?," also thought to be born named either Rudy Martinez or Reeto Rodriquez, had been residing with his manager and manager's wife for many years, while also continuing to perform live and make recordings. Their Clio, MI home burned last Tuesday, and all that was saved was three of the seven Yorkshire Terriers they'd raised. Unfortunately these folks are reported to have had no insurance coverage for the fire. If you would like to help the band out, donations can be sent to:? and the Mysterians P.O. Box 96 Clio, MI 48420Also you can visit the band's MySpace page for the latest information on this unfortunate event. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:54:26 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=153 RCID=153 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=149 WebbWilderFilms.com now online [December 27th, 2006]...Director Steve Mims has built a website to highlight the films he's made with Webb, both past and present. That website is www.webbwilderfilms.com. Steve has graciously provided a sneak peek at the latest, "Webb Wilder's Scattergun", for all to enjoy. There's a lot of other good stuff on the site too, like an interview reel from Webb Fest '06 and info about their other past collaborations. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 10:29:11 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=149 RCID=149 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=146 "Tough It Out" doing well on the charts [December 19th, 2006]...Webb's latest CD, "Tough It Out," (from the DVD/CD combination release) is presently making a nice showing on the Roots Music Report's Roots Rock chart. Right now it ranks 23rd, up from 27th last week. Check it out on this page. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:00:50 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=146 RCID=146 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=138 Upcoming WNCW Radio Performance [November 10th, 2006]...Webb and the Beatnecks will be doing a roughly 40-minute, live in-studio radio performance on North Carolina's WNCW 88.7FM on November 30th at around 5pm. Can't get WNCW where you are? Visit their website and listen in over the web! Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:32:22 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=138 RCID=138 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=137 Most WW titles available on iTunes [November 10th, 2006]...For those who like to buy their music over the web, and are missing pieces of the WW collection, we'd like to share that Apple's iTunes store has most of Webb's catalog available online. Have a look here to see Webb's work available from iTunes. (iTunes program installation is required). Other online music stores have Webb's works as well, such as the Wal-Mart music store and Rhapsody. Check it out! Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:42:03 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=137 RCID=137 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=134 MySpace Page Now Available [November 2nd, 2006]...Thanks to the efforts of Webb's booking agent, Nancy Lewis-Pegel of Brilliant Productions, Webb now has his own MySpace page. Check it out by clicking here! Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:05:34 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=134 RCID=134 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=125 Help New Orleans Kids Make a Joyful Sound [October 16th, 2006]...Thanks to recording artist Marcia Ball (website) and some mutual friends, we here at WebbWilder.com have gotten word of a program that is collecting musical instruments and other donations to help out New Orleans students. Marcia wrote a very thoughtful and informative letter about this currently underway effort, which you can read by clicking here. It's got all the salient details you need. Talk about a righteous endeavor -- pick up on it! Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:30:19 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=125 RCID=125 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=117 Webb Wilder's "Scattergun" - Still Photos Now Online [September 28th, 2006]...From Webb and Steve Mims direct to you, we now have several still photos from Webb's new film, "Scattergun," available for viewing right here on our website. Check 'em out on our photos page! Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:47:43 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=117 RCID=117 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=115 New Webb Flick to Debut September 30th! [September 20th, 2006]...Webb's got a new piece of celluloid comin' out shortly. Here's the official press release! *note: Acrobat Reader required. Get it free here if you don't have it already. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:13:31 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=115 RCID=115 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=113 "Tough It Out" DVD Reviews [September 8th, 2006]...Vintage Guitar magazine will be running a review of "Tough It Out" in their November 2006 issue (Tom Petty's on the cover). The review is by Dan Forte. Pick up a copy! There's also a review out by Michael Toland of High Bias. You can check that out online, by clicking here! Fri, 08 Sep 2006 21:10:37 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=113 RCID=113 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=109 "Just Had To Laugh" preview [August 3rd, 2006]...Guitar Player TV is hosting video of "I Just Had To Laugh" as a preview of the upcoming, long-awaited DVD release. Click here to have a look-see. Your browser must support Flash video to watch this. A pretty durned cool solo by Webb is included! Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:07:39 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=109 RCID=109 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=95 "American Music" Legend Buck Owens Dies [March 25th, 2006]...Recording artist and innovator Buck Owens died this week. Webb comments:Buck Owens was HUGE. For people who did not know of him before Hee Haw, he probably seemed goofy but, he and his band, The Buckaroos, with Don Rich on guitar, were so important with their twin Telecaster approach, their distinctive close harmony vocals and their sharp Nudie suit and sparkle finish guitar visuals. Perhaps even more important were the songs especially, "(I've Got A) Tiger By The Tail," a huge cross over smash in the sixties penned by "Mr. Songwriter," Harlan Howard. Buck Owens and the Buckaroos were the Country Beatles.Stories about Buck's passing are available all over the web. Here's one such story at CNN's website. Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=95 RCID=95 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=72 4-Star "Scattered..." Review [October 4th, 2005]...Webb's recently released compilation, "Scattered, Smothered, and Covered," is featured in a four-star review in this month's American Songwriter magazine. Look for Tom Petty on the cover. Wed, 09 Nov 2005 11:09:18 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=72 RCID=72 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=64 TV Performance and Live DVD are Afoot [July 25th, 2005]...Details are available in this press release. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:39:06 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=64 RCID=64 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=53 Attention XM Subscribers! Live Webb Gig To Air Next Week! [May 9th, 2005]... Are you an XM Radio subscriber? Then you will be thrilled to hear that the Nashvegans' recent Third and Lindsley performance will be broadcast next week on Channel 12 X Country's "Wired In: The Live Concert Series!" Check XM's programming pages for confirmed broadcast times, but here's when that program usually runs:Initial broadcast: Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm CentralEncore presentation: Friday, May 20th at 10am CentralEncore presentation: Sunday, May 22nd at 11am CentralWebb fans rejoice! Now all of North America can enjoy this high-quality live Webb Wilder performance, coast-to-coast, flung thru space and directly into your ears! Mon, 09 May 2005 16:39:43 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=53 RCID=53 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=49 Recent Press about Webb & About Time [April 21st, 2005]... We've seen some pretty spiffy articles, reviews, and interviews lately, so we thought we'd share some of that with y'all."All The Rage" interviewHouston Press gig previewThe Tennessean gig previewNashville City PaperThe Tennessean review of About TimeMondo Gordo review of About TimeS.F. Gate brief review of About Time (scroll down page)Iconic Midwest's review of About TimeBeer Drinkers' Society review of About TimeInstapundit review of About TimeA fantastic Mix Online article about George Bradfute's other projectsGood New Music review of About Time"Very Clever" WW summary (click the album titles)Country Standard Time interviewWatch this space -- There may be more to come, as we locate the appropriate links. Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:29:41 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=49 RCID=49 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=33 Live Webb Wilder performance available online [February 21st, 2005]... Leading up the release of Webb's new album, About Time, Webb and the Nashvegans made an appearance on the Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour TV/Radio/Internet program, which will be airing in a few weeks. This taping was webcast live, and is now available for your viewing pleasure! You can access it by surfing to the WoodSongs Performance Archive. Webb's taping is show number 343. Lots of intra-song interviewing is included in the show, plus some interesting insights into the production of a syndicated program. For example, like the periods before-during-and-after when they take care of business (like taping promo spots for broadcast the week prior to show airing). Amazing Canadian acoustical guitarist Don Ross is also featured on the show. Note: Unfortunately, this one's not really doable on dial-up. The .WMV file of the performance is over 140MB. Sorry! Mon, 21 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=33 RCID=33 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=32 Do y'all think it's About Time? [February 14th, 2005]...Wilderian Scholars and Idle Youth throughout the world, rejoice! Webb's new CD, About Time, is set for release on the ides of March! Plus, Webb and the Nashvegans will be featured at the Americana Music Association's SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas! Click this handy-dandy link to see the press release. Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=32 RCID=32 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=31 Fresh Nashville Scene Ink [September 16th, 2004]...Webb recently got another mention in this Nashville staple, and we quote:WEBB WILDER Even in a music scene as wide-open and aggressively weird (in its way) as '80s Nashville, the emergence of Webb Wilder gave the city one of its oddest and most entertaining bandleaders. Two decades on, the self-described "Last of the Full-Grown Men" continues to amuse longtime fans and catch newcomers off-guard with his inspired stage shtick and his band's fiery, concise roots rock. But this week he's got a new reason to celebrate: the reissue of his 1987 cult classic, It Came From Nashville, in a massive 26-track CD package that includes a heaping helping of live tracks and B-sides. The album is a reminder of Wilder's singular talent as a brawny vocalist and entertainer, the cleverness of the songs he co-wrote with producer and co-conspirator R.S. Field, and the explosiveness of the core Beatneck combo of guitarist Donny Roberts, drummer Jimmy Lester and bassist Denny Blakely. The live portions of It Came From Nashville capture Wilder's hilariously off-kilter '80s routines, including his indelible credo , "Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em", and an extended explanation of "Who Is Webb Wilder?" Though band members have long ago changed and Wilder doesn't pontificate as much as he once did, the singer and his trio still distill surf music, rockabilly, Texas blues and voodoo swamp-rock into punchy, guitar-driven arrangements. Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=31 RCID=31 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=30 ICFN:DFGE - It's official! [August 4th, 2004]...It Came From Nashville, The Deluxe Full Grown Edition will be here before you know it! Click this link to see the full press release straight from the label! Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=30 RCID=30 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=29 Webb Gets Entertainment Weekly Ink [April 27th, 2004]...Webb got a very cool mention this week in Entertainment Weekly. Horror magnate Stephen King says talks about X-Country (Webb's XM satellite radio channel) in his column. King writes, "I've found the place where rock & roll has gone to have its final party," and throws out a lot of positives about Webb's home on the skywaves.We've obtained permission to reprint the article here on the site. Here it is, in .PDF format. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download here, if you don't have it already. Tue, 27 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=29 RCID=29 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=28 Samples Added to Site [Late December, 2003]...For those of you who may not already have noticed, we've added a short sample of every song on Webb's five albums to the discography page. Click "The Music" on the main menu. Then, choose an album, and you'll see expanded information about that album, as well as the track list. Click a trackname to hear its sample. This feature requires the ability for your browser to play .mp3 files, which should work fine automatically on Internet Explorer (uses Window Media Player's integrated audio control), or if you have Netscape or Mozilla with Quicktime support installed. Have fun!! Sun, 28 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=28 RCID=28 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=27 Holiday Greetings '03-'04 [December 20th, 2003]...Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year to all Webb's fans! We hope you have a fantastic and safe holiday season, and a splendid 2004! Sincerely, Webb Wilder   The man,     The band, and       The website staff (omatic :-) Sat, 20 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=27 RCID=27 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=23 New Booking Agency Information! [June 2nd, 2003]...Are you looking to book a date for Webb and the Nashvegans? Then pick up the phone and call Great American Talent at 615-452-7878! Ask for Sheila. Or, if you prefer, visit Great American Talent's website for more information. Mon, 02 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=23 RCID=23 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=22 Video Notes [January 14th, 2003]... For those of you who saw Webb pop up in the Martina McBride video When God Fearin' Women Get The Blues, keep your eyes peeled for Webb in one of Alan Jackson's latest shoots, That'd Be Alright. Both videos were directed by Stephen Goldman, whose company, The Collective, seems to have a lot of hot properties in Music City these days! Tue, 14 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=22 RCID=22 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=21 Webb Interviewed In "Scene" [September 26, 2002]... Webb is interviewed (and pictured) in this story in the Nashville Scene recently. Check it out! Thu, 26 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.webbwilder.com?goto=webbnews&RCID=21 RCID=21