Archive for May, 2009
A Very Fun(ny) Evening
Monday, May 18th, 2009 | House Concerts | No Comments
Kacey Jones is a very funny woman. On Saturday (May 16), she had us rolling on the floor with laughter. With song titles like “I Want to Be Upfront Like Dolly,” “I Miss My Man (But My Aim’s Getting Better) and “1-900-Bubba,” I knew we were in for a fun evening.
Kacey’s brand of humor was perfect for the cozy, intimate atmosphere we had for the concert. Kacey was very polished, yet very informal. We heard stories, we had conversations, and most of all, we laughed. Some of the biggest laughs came when Kacey sang, “I Could Get Over Him If ICould Get Under You,” and “The Red-Headed Man Who Would Not Move.”
Another hilarious moment was when Kacey interrupted a song to “attack” Ed Witman for making noise with his water bottle. Of course, Ed was rewarded later when he won the Best Cowboy Hat Contest and received an autographed copy of Kacey’s latest CD, “Donald Trump’s Hair.”
Along with the laughter, Kacey mixed in a few serious songs, including a few from her tribute album to Mickey Newberry. The most poingnant moment of the night (at least for me) came when Kacey sang Mickey Newberry’s “Amen for Old Friends” and dedicated it to Jack Putnam and Diane (Cone) McSwan, two of our “old friends” who passed away in the last month. Goodbye, old friends. We’ll miss you.
Thanks to everyone who attended and a special “thank you” to those who brought food or drink to share. We had a great time.
May 16 — Cowboy Hat Night
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 | House Concerts | No Comments
The Saturday, May 16 concert with Kacey Jones at Boro House Concerts will be our first ever Cowboy Hat Night. Everyone attending the concert is encouraged to wear their favorite cowboy hat. The best looking cowboy hat in the house (as determined by Kacey) will receive a copy of Kacey’s new CD “Donald Trump’s Hair.”
So plan to attend the Kacey Jones concert on May 16 and wear your favorite cowboy hat. It might just win you a prize.
What Are People Saying About Kacey Jones?
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 | House Concerts | No Comments
People are talking about Kacey Jones, and here’s what they have to say:
“The zany and brilliant singer-songwriter, Kacey Jones, has another gem to her credit. Donald Trump’s Hair will be released nationally in May on IGO Records. Try listening to The Redheaded Man Who Would Not Move or That’s Why I Keep Him without laughing out loud. Christmas in Rehab may just become a new holiday tradition, while God Save the Queens blends a driving beat with clever lyrics to pay homage to drag queens.”
——Roderick Harrington / El Dorado News-Times / 3/20/09“Kacey Jones is one of the brightest musical humorists in America. Stand-out tracks on her new album are “I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly” and “Whatever Happened to Kenny Rogers’ Face.” Yuk, yuk, yuk!”
—-Brad Fischer / Nashville Music Guide - 4/6/09“Humor in music is nothing new however, when you mix in wit and underlying sarcasm, it adds a whole new depth to it, and Kacey Jones is one of the best at adding this type of subtlety to her humorous music. Her new album, “Donald Trump’s Hair,” sees her raspy voice wrapping around a variety of musical styles that walk the border from country to lounge styled jazz. On the debut single, “I Want To Be Up Front Like Dolly,” Jones sings in praise of Dolly’s personality but is really only throwing you for a loop as she leads you into a song about Dolly’s “assets.” With no subject too big to tackle, this is one of those albums where if you get the humor…you are going to love it!”
—–Jeff Kurtis /Today’s Country Music Magazine - 3/16/09
Join us on Saturday May 16 and enjoy Kacey Jones’ unique brand of music and humor. It’s guaranteed to be a good time.