Toby Leonard (Doghouse Bass, Mandolin, Guitar), Jamey Wood (guitar, mandolin), Craig Boerner (banjo), Randy Russell (mandolin, guitar, doghouse bass), Andrew Swift (percussion, zyda-tie), and featuring "the Junkyard Horns": Chris West and Patrick Dolen - Keeping it funky since 1994, and your good friend Spotty-Dog (dobro) makin' it when Old Union ain't playin'.
Sometimes we have guests show up too... There are times when the people on stage could whip the audience in a brawl.
Influences
All my boys in Ballhog! Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Willi Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon, J.J. Cale, Led Zepplin, Coverdale/Page (just kidding), Bill Monroe, The Band, Joni Mitchell, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Beatles, Ry Cooder, 70's Buffett, Rolling Stones, Steve Earl, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, DGQ, Little Feat, Neil Young, OCMS, Loudon Wainwright III, Townes Van Zant, Guy Smiley Blues Exchange, Old Union, Robert Anton Wilson, Mohammed Ali, Albert Pujols, Barry Sanders. I love Radiohead, Wilco, Dr. Dre, Snoop, Cube, NWA, Jane's Addiction, Gang Starr, Black Crowes, Prince, OutKast, Beck, MMW, I love the Talking Heads... The Roots, Chili Peppers, De La Soul, WAR, U2, Bob Marley...
See Ballhog! profile here on myspace. It's always a party with Ballhog! I'm gonna use this space to put up a couple from my studio albums, (available on itunes and at cdbaby.com) and also to put up new and unreleased songs recorded at my house.
Hey friend! Ricky Young & Red White Blue are playing a free outdoor show at Gaylord Opryland Hotel this Friday July 17 at the Cascades Pool near the main lobby. Doors open at 6pm. It's free to attend, free to park (just follow the free parking signs) and all ages. Bring your swimsuits b/c the stage is right next to the pool!
Hey friends. I hope you are able to attend Ricky Young & Red White Blue's next Nashville performance on Saturday May 23 at 12th & Porter with Chris Nathan and The Branded Sons. Tix are only $7! 9pm. RY&RWB play at 10pm. 18+
Hey there, just letting you know this summer I am going to walk across America to raise money for the Cancer Research Institute. My journey will be on YouTube, check out my video!
Hey Randy,
How's it going? Hope things are going well. Things are heating up around here so please come by often, listen to some tunes, say what's up, or listen in to our radio station. www.jpadmusicradio.com
Check out Kimberley Longstreths', New Single "Evernearer" from her album A Kind Of LoveChild. Thanks for your lasting friendship!
PeaceB2U,
JP
Thanks Randy!! I been doin ok, but I STILL don't have a copy of your album with that song about the flood on it....at least I THINK that song's on it, but how would I know, since I don't have it??? Yep, I'm gonna bug you for the rest of my days til I get a copy of that....!! :]
Blackwater James is playing at Capalanos March 20th. Come hang out, Drink, and enjoy our music. It's always a party. Stop by our page to check out the tunes.
Hey friends. The Ricky Young & Red White Blue show is moved to this Saturday, March 7 at The 5 Spot! Come out and celebrate the birth of Ricky Young. Performance by Ricky Young & Red White Blue. Only $5 and 100% of the proceeds will go directly into the gas tank to get to Austin, TX in a couple of weeks. 21+ 9:30pm.
Hey, this coming Saturday Feb. 28th, we're having our CD release party at The Rutledge in Nashville. We've worked so hard on this thing, and we are really happy with it. We're doing a special deal for all our Nashville fans, CDs will only be $5 at the show. You guys are much appreciated for helping us continue to do what we love to do.
Opening the show at around 9:00pm will be Fuel to the Fire, then we play at 10:30pm, then The Mothership: A tribute to Led Zeppelin closes the show with a bang. ..
We also just got our new T-shirts and stickers in stock and they look great. We hope to see you out on the 28th. Also check out our page for more upcoming shows.
Peace
Thanks for Being a Friend of My Music over the years Randy Russell, NEW Music Up, NEW CD Soon, New Projects (in my top friends),and FREE Music on My Page NOW, Cheers (Becky and I are ALSO LOOKING FOR A GOOD DRUMMER, BASS PLAYER, and KEYS)
Heyyyyyy how are you? So I really need your help!... I have one week left in this contest I am in to open up for Little Big Town on their tour and could really use a vote from ya. If you have any free time to Id really appreciate it. I put the voting box under my music player so it should be easy to find.... but ill throw one in this just incase! Thankkk you so much
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