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Independent Music Promotions commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Just A Mexican Kid From the Valley'
"Very glad to be reminded of Richie - "La Bamba" made me interested in music as a child, the potential it had to bring joy and excitement. I'm sure I drove everyone around me crazy with how much I sang it!"
Matt Powell commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Just A Mexican Kid From the Valley'
"Thanks, Jack. And great Lobos story. The really were the absolute perfect band for that soundtrack, a natural extension of the Valens (and the East LA bands) tradition. "
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Just A Mexican Kid From the Valley
Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela Reyes - better known as Ritchie Valens - was one of my earliest musical heroes, something I am reminded of every February 3, the anniversary of the plane crash that took his life, along with Buddy Holly and "The Big Bopper." Buddy gets most of the glory in the history books, and I suppose he should. His hits were bigger, his career (slightly) longer, his music more complex and innovative, his impact on pop culture undeniably greater. And I love Buddy Holly. I…See More
Matt Powell commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'A Way to Survive: Ray Price, Galaxy Theater, 12/5/09'
"Hey Steven, thanks for that great story, and the kind words which are much appreciated. I met Ray on his bus several years ago in Nashville, and found him to be a total class act as well. "
Jack commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Just A Mexican Kid From the Valley'
"Matt, whether you struggle with the guitar licks or not, going by your posts on ND to date you have the definite ability to impart interesting insights in an especially well written manner. So thanks for this one and in advance for those to…"
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Just A Mexican Kid From the Valley
Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela Reyes - better known as Ritchie Valens - was one of my earliest musical heroes, something I am reminded of every February 3, the anniversary of the plane crash that took his life, along with Buddy Holly and "The Big Bopper." Buddy gets most of the glory in the history books, and I suppose he should. His hits were bigger, his career (slightly) longer, his music more complex and innovative, his impact on pop culture undeniably greater. And I love Buddy Holly. I…See More
Blue Night Records commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'A Way to Survive: Ray Price, Galaxy Theater, 12/5/09'
"I was part of a band (Wild Oats) that opened for Ray Price at Disneyland in Southern California in the early 70s. We thought we were pretty big at the time; now I know we were "nowhere." What I remember most about that cold…"
A blog post by Matt Powell was featured
A Way to Survive: Ray Price, Galaxy Theater, 12/5/09
Ray Price turns 86 today. In honor of his birthday, here is my review from 2009 of his appearance at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA... Hank Williams died on New Year's Day, 1953, and Ray Price has been around long enough to have roomed with the legend for a year before his death; yet somehow, inexplicable still to any sort of reason my mind can conceive, I stood with my dad a mere 15 feet from Ray Price last night at a club in Santa Ana (as my dad pointed out, we were as close to him as…See More
Matt Powell commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'A Way to Survive: Ray Price, Galaxy Theater, 12/5/09'
"Correction: Price's birthday is tomorrow, Jan 12th.
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A Way to Survive: Ray Price, Galaxy Theater, 12/5/09
Ray Price turns 86 today. In honor of his birthday, here is my review from 2009 of his appearance at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA... Hank Williams died on New Year's Day, 1953, and Ray Price has been around long enough to have roomed with the legend for a year before his death; yet somehow, inexplicable still to any sort of reason my mind can conceive, I stood with my dad a mere 15 feet from Ray Price last night at a club in Santa Ana (as my dad pointed out, we were as close to him as…See More
TybeeDawg commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Glen Campbell, Club Nokia, October 6, 2011: In The Wire, through The Whine'
"One fine piece of writing, Matt. I saw Glen a couple of years ago in Nashville during the AMAs and was fortunate enough to catch a screening of his documentary and a Q&A afterwards. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.…"
Jeff Mosier commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Glen Campbell, Club Nokia, October 6, 2011: In The Wire, through The Whine'
"Wow Matt. such beauty and such emotion. Thanks. What a gift this article is.."
Jim Hunter commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Glen Campbell, Club Nokia, October 6, 2011: In The Wire, through The Whine'
"A truly heartfelt tribute to a great artist, admittedly one whose vast musical experience made him a bit of a hybrid, he was capable of incredible moments like "Witchta Lineman", and amazing guitar solos, yet also frequently achieved far…"
Mark Horton commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Glen Campbell, Club Nokia, October 6, 2011: In The Wire, through The Whine'
"Thank you, Matt for a very touching and insightful review. Your own experiences with this terrible disease, Alzheimer's, which takes people away and leaves but a shadow of them to take later, gave you a sensitivity to tackle this review that…"
Dave O' commented on Matt Powell's blog post 'Glen Campbell, Club Nokia, October 6, 2011: In The Wire, through The Whine'
"One of the greatest reviews I've read in years.
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Just A Mexican Kid From the Valley
Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela Reyes - better known as Ritchie Valens - was one of my earliest musical heroes, something I am reminded of every February 3, the anniversary of the plane crash that took his life, along with Buddy Holly and "The Big Bopper." Buddy gets most of the glory in the history books, and I suppose he should. His hits were bigger, his career (slightly) longer, his music more complex and innovative, his impact on pop culture undeniably greater. And I love Buddy Holly. I…
ContinuePosted on February 3, 2012 at 10:00am — 4 Comments
A Way to Survive: Ray Price, Galaxy Theater, 12/5/09
Ray Price turns 86 today. In honor of his birthday, here is my review from 2009 of his appearance at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA...
Hank Williams died on New Year's Day, 1953, and Ray Price has been around long enough to have roomed with the legend for a year before his death; yet somehow, inexplicable still to any sort of reason my mind can conceive, I stood with my dad a mere 15 feet from Ray Price last night at a club in Santa Ana (as my dad pointed out, we…
ContinuePosted on January 11, 2012 at 7:39am — 3 Comments
Glen Campbell, Club Nokia, October 6, 2011: In The Wire, through The Whine
The secret to happiness lies in the extent to which one can manage expectations. It's a delicate trick. Expect too much, and you will surely be disappointed. Trudge through life expecting nothing, and that is what you will find. The man who runs across the railroad tracks without looking may get flattened by a passing locomotive. The man too afraid to ever cross will never experience what is on the other side.
Any appearance by an ageing artist is always an exercise in managing…
ContinuePosted on November 18, 2011 at 9:30am — 42 Comments
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