Saturday, December 8, 2012

Singer, Songwriter, Michael Travis West, photo and story

Michael Travis West first starting writing and singing country music in Northwest Washington state in 1964.  He is a well known country artist and has been involved with the music scene in the other northwest areas as well. He says that an idea for a song can come from just about anywhere...His classic song, Dusty little Girl, was written for his daughter.  The song "I'm your man" was written about a very sad stranger... His country songs are in his latest CD  "West Country", it is the best of all the years entertaining in so many venues. A well know country artist in the great Pacific Northwest , for his talent of singing, playing the guitar and songwriting... a true music classic.  Information on iTunes, CD Baby and Kari Scott Music.com

Friday, November 2, 2012

Northwest Dance and Music Clubs of the 1950's and 1960's in the Puget Sound, Washington

In the years past, the Puget Sound area of Washington state was a mecca for new country music entertainers. They often would play their music in small and large club venues.  Some of the most popular in the 1950's and 1960's were:  Seattle's Aqua Barn, The Circle Tavern, Shelton's Tropic Ballroom, The Kinney Barn in Snohomish, Tacoma's Midland Hall, The Belfair Barn Dance and Wagon Wheel Park in Camas, Washington. A great number of country music fans attended wonderful country music performances at these very stylish clubs... a meet and greet of the early days...good times.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

The Bar-K- Gang, country music artists, history

The Bar-K-Gang was a country music group in the Pacific Northwest . The consisted of the now famous Buck Owens, Don Rich, Shotgun Red Hildreth, Dusty Rhodes and Nokie Edwards.(Ventures) They recorded a number of country music songs while in the northwest, the most popular is:  Under your spell again in 1960... this was a big hit for them. They played numerous country clubs and fairs till they moved on.  A true music find for everyone that liked country music in those great years of country.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

There's a Gold Mine in the Sky, sung by Kari Scott, photo

This is a classic country tune sung by Kari Scott, " There's a Gold Mine in the Sky" recorded at the Bill Wiley studio in Tacoma, Washington.  Speedy Price did a great job on the steel guitar... a link is on www.kariscottmusic.com    as are all of her songs.... a great find of this classic 45 rpm record.... enjoy country music always....

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Belfair Barn Dance, Belfair, Washington..photo

Yes, the celebrated Belfair Barn Dance, actually was an old fashioned "Barn". It was remodeled with a stage and dance floor... This is one of the last photos taken.... it truly was a remarkable place to be on friday and saturday evenings...featuring the best of country music always. A meet and greet, for so many years...wish it was still up and singing filled with the voices of country....Good times from a by gone era......

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Sunday, September 23, 2012

History: Evergreen Ballroom in Olympia, Washington..photo

This was a fabulous place to see great entertainment from 1932-2000. It was called the "Evergreen Ballroom"....in Olympia, Washington. A partial list of entertainers who appeared there regularly , Roy Acuff, BB King, Bobby Bare, Guy Lombardo, Faron Young, The Coasters, Glen Campbell, Wanda Jackson, Hank Williams and local singer Bonnie Guitar. On friday and saturday nights it was the place to be. Good food and drink, good music and dancing. A meet and greet place for all ages....yes, it was part of the good old days of the music scene in the Pacific Northwest. A truly amazing part of music history. Good times.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

"Gold Mine in the Sky" classic country song...

"Goldmine in the Sky" is a golden country classic, written by Nick and Charles Kenny many, many years ago. It has been recorded by Gene Autry, Pat Boone, Kari Scott, Sons of the Pioneers, Kate Smith and it still popular for its melody and familiar words. You can find it still for sale on iTunes...my favorite phrase from the song is: " We will find it, you and I, some sweet day." Love to sing along with this great classic.... Enjoy this day and always with music.....

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Classic Country, Yodeler and Singer, Rod Erickson

Rod Erickson has been a classic performer on the northwest scene of music for many years. He still sings and yodels with great enthusiasm and skill.... He is also a songwriter, country and gospel singer, entertainer and recording artist. He has the golden voice of a great yodeler! You can check out his website @ www.roderickson.com Truly a great Yodeler!

Friday, September 14, 2012

Northwest Country music in the movie.."Quiet Shoes"

Three songs featured in"Quiet Shoes" the movie, premiered at the Historic Rialto theater in Tacoma, Washington. "Meet Me in Ponderay", " Yes, I'm just Looking" and " Have you ever Been Lonely". By singer, songwriter Kari Scott and musician Harvey Thomas. A lifetime of music...will live on forever in this wonderful film by local director Issac Olsen.... Good film, Good country music! Hear more @ www.kariscottmusic.com

"Meet Me in Ponderay" by Kari Scott and Harvey Thomas

The country classic song, "Meet Me In Ponderay" written and performed by Northwest singer, songwriter Kari Scott and musician Harvey Thomas. He also was the owner of the world class "Thomas Guitars". They both believed that any country song should speak to the listener in a personal way. Reflecting life experiences and journeys in songs that transmit spirituality, emotion and will live on forever. Their signature classic country style can be listened to at www.kariscottmusic.com, iTunes and cdbaby.com. Always enjoy the music....

Country music heals the soul....

Country music is music from the heart...listen to the words, they are basic and clear. They will heal your soul if you let them...Country music is classic then and now...enjoy the music....

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Belfair Barn Dance in Belfair, Washington

In the good old days there were Dance halls everywhere in the Pacific Northwest. One of the most famous was "The Belfair Barn Dance" . The dancing and singing went together well. Mostly country artists were showcased there. One of the owners was a country musician also. Bill Griffith and his Jack Pine Ramblers performed there often. Huge crowds would gather on friday and saturday evenings for food, drink, music and dancing. A great gathering place for such a small community. Popular for many years, many people met there and married after...romance and music, all in Belfair. Oh yes, those were the really were the good old days. Wishing the Barn Dance was still there... good memories....

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Jim Reeves at the Perl Mauer club in Bremerton, Wa.

A bit of local history...The country song stylings of Jim Reeves where once heard at the Perl Mauer music club in Bremerton , Washington. A large crowd viewed this great country singer so many years ago...do you remember when...nice memories...

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Classic Country Songs on iTunes and Cdbaby

Many of the great Classic Country Songs are still available on iTunes and CDbaby for downloading, at affordable prices...check out www.cdbaby.com and www.iTunes.com for a great selection. Music is and always has been the soul of life...happy listening

Belfair Barn Dance ...

So many years ago there was a special place for Country Music. It was called "Belfair Barn Dance" They promoted dancing and music. Plain and simple... It was always a favorite for meeting and greeting for young and old alike. They would have the best entertainment that a small community could provide. Watch for an upcoming story on this wonderful part of music history.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Radio KVI in Seattle, Washington

Remember When? In the Seattle, Washington area we also have KVI classic radio. In the 1940's they hosted programs featuring country music. Sagebrush Seranade was on during mid day. Chuckwagon Jamboree on at 5:30pm and Ranch House roundup at 10:30 pm. Harry Long and Buck Ritchie were the hosts. When KVI no longer played country music, the disk jockeys were instrumental in bringing Country entertainers to our Evergreen and Puyallup fairs and club venues. And transferred their talents to Country KAYO radio. Others followed, Bobby Wooten and Gary Vance brought true country music into our homes for many years. They are a major part of radio history in the Seattle area. Oh, remember when...country music at its finest...

Country Music Radio, Classic

Growing up and listening to Country Music on the radio was a way of life for my family. A particular local radio station in the Seattle, Washington market was our favorite. Yes, Country "Kayo" was our fav..... Listening to the stylings of Merle Haggard, Jimmy Dean, Hank Snow, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and singing along and memorizing all of those old time country classics. I'm 57 years young and still remember most of the words. And I do of course have a fondness still for the music from the heartland...Country.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Country Music, Life is Music

We all grew up listening to a particular type of music...Mine was Country. Still love it to this day! However, it is changing...but still like to sing along with the car radio. Try to introduce all kinds of music to your family.It will be a lifetime of enjoyment with music. Still remember the good old days...

Monday, August 27, 2012

Welcome to Classic Country Songs 2012

Classic Country Songs....the music and the memories of life. Country Music is the roots of Music in America.... more in the future on this site....stay tuned as we get started....enjoy the music always!