Los Senderos Ranch is pleased to present Two Tons of Steel Saturday,
August 8, at 8 pm. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and
come out to the hill country. Friday's Barbecue will be selling some of
the best barbecue in these parts.
Two Tons of Steel might be described as equal parts Elvis Presley and
Elvis Costello, with a liberal dose of Buddy Holly and a dollop of The
Ramones. It’s a one-of-a-kind sound that bandleader and frontman Kevin
Geil likes to call "countrybilly."
It’s also a sound that’s boosted the group to renown as the face of
Texas music — with its live performance at historical Gruene Hall, of
Two Tons of Steel in the internationally released IMAX film "Texas: The
Big Picture," its performance of "King of a One Horse Town" in the
roots-country documentary that screens continuously at Nashville’s
Country Music Hall of Fame, its swing tune as part of Lone Star beer’s
ongoing regional radio campaign, and by becoming Texas music
ambassadors to ecstatic fans in Cuba and at sold-out shows throughout
Europe. Two Tons of Steel continues as an institution at Texas’ famed
Gruene Hall, where its annual Two Ton Tuesdays summer series draws
12,000 fans, and as a popular act at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. For
eight years, it’s been voted Best Country Band by the
San Antonio Current.
With Two Ton's eighth album and Palo Duro Records debut,
Vegas,
it found itself on a supportive record label that showcases the band’s
steel-driven sound. Lead singer Geil handles acoustic guitar, Dennis
Fallon plays electric guitar, Ric Ramirez plucks the upright bass,
Chris Dodds provides drums and percussion, and Texas Steel Guitar Hall
of Famer Denny Mathis adds more steel muscle. Ramirez and Dodds also
sing backup. The band’s name may have come from a car, but Geil
unabashedly admits his songwriting inspiration comes from his wife,
Elena. The title tune for
Vegas was written for her, Geil says, "because she loves to drive and loves Vegas."
Their new CD,
Not That Lucky, will be released August 18. You can pre-order it now from
Your Texas Music.com. You can get more information at their website,
TwoTons.com.
Dalton Travis Gray will Open
Our opening act begins at 7 pm and features Dalton Travis Gray, one
of many new and young talents making a mark in the world of country
music. While he may be one of many, he is still one of a kind. Prepare
to be entertained.
Raised in the town of Hearne Texas, Gray began his journey pursuing
traditional country at age 14. His early experiences include performing
at such legendary venues as Hill's Cafe, the Old Copeland Inn, the
Cotton Club, and the Cheatham Street Warehouse. He also made
appearances on Country Line Radio with magazine editor and host T. J.
Greaney.
Cowriting and collaborating with the well renown George Ensle taught
Gray that writing for a business and writing for yourself are two
different things — and when brought together, can bring success.
"Country music is, in my opinion," says Gray. " the best medium for
expressing the life that many people can and/or desire to connect to.
My life is a country song. A message mixed with a good time is what
it's all about."
Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased at
YourTexasMusic.com.
There will be a limited number of chairs available on a
first-come-first-served basis. When they run out, you will have to
stand or bring your own chair. Tickets at the door will be $25.