The Worldwide Friends Of Opie
Volume 1, Issue 1 			March 2001

Hey Y’all,

This is the first in series of fun facts, info and general correspondence.  I have big news to share, but first I’d like to say how much I miss my Texas family.   I want to express only the most gratitude for the love and support.

We can now visit online at the new Web Site!  It’s brought to you by The Gadgetorium (<http://www.gadgetorium.com/>) in cahoots with Def-Texan.

GOOD NEWS!
I am prouder than a three-legged possum to announce the release of our debut CD!
OPIE HENDRIX and the TEXAS TALLBOYS  “SMASHED HITS “.  It is truly one firecracker of a record.  Produced by Joe Omelchuck and myself, at his R.B.I. recording facilities in Houston.  Featuring such tracks as the mind expanding “Texas (bold as love)”, “Fifty-Dollar Bill“ and the maximum C & W piledriver  “Yellowhammer” plus five more originals and two timeless classics that will surely bring about a worldwide brew ha ha.  The TEXAS TALLBOYS are…

Pat Sullivan, Bass and wisdom
Steve Candelari/Steve Heatherington, drums and backbone
Mona Lawrence, the drummer at live shows
Marty Starns, Fiddle Overlord
Susan Alcorn, the best Pedal Steel in the business.

Without these wonderful folks, “Smashed Hits” as we know it would not exist.

In other news, Scott and the fabulous gang at Rudyards will be hosting our CD RELEASE PARTY on Thursday, April 5th.   More appearance dates are booked as well.  Friday I’m off to Waxahachie, Texas http://www.kbec.com and another “live on air“ performance on Pat & Rosie’s “Night Sounds“ on Houston’s 90.1 FM. KPFT (http://www.kpft.org/) April 9th, from midnight ‘til 5 AM.  Check my schedule on line.

Spring 2001 Schedule (so far)
Saturday, March 31: Indianapolis, IN Arturo's
Thursday, April 5: Houston, TX  Rudyards CD RELEASE PARTY
Friday, April 6: Waxahachie, TX KBEC later Dallas, TX TBA
Saturday, April 7: Houston, TX 9th annual Carley Crawfish Boil
Sunday/Monday April 9, Pat & Rosie’s "Night Sounds"  (call in and request your favorite song from the Smashed Hits CD.)
Late April/May: Chicago, IL The Abbey Pub

That is correct.  Opie is coming home if only for a while.  I look forward to seeing my dear friends once again.

Love,
Opie

P.S. Get a Bonus Free MP3 Download of a rare and unreleased Honky Tonk Favorite at (<http://www.mp3.com/buchanan>) 

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