Fort Worth Weekly
By JUAN R. GOVEA
Photo courtesy of Conor Dardis.
A stellar lineup of singer-songwriters piled onto Tulips’ stage Saturday night in celebration of one of their own. Levi Ray had just released his second recording, the EP
When the Sad Songs Make You Happy, and Quaker City Night Hawks’ Sam Anderson and Summer Dean warmed up the crowd before Ray and his backing trio father Gerald Ray on guitar, Charles Kleuser on bass, and Jeffry Simms (The Matthew Show) on drums took the stage. The sound was pristine, and the tunes even sharper.
“The band played great on Saturday, by the way,” Ray said. “I’m super-lucky.”
Sarah Kuschel
Special to Boonville Daily News
Addison Ray, daughter of Aaron and Tammy Ray of Speed, and a member of the Mid-Missouri Aces softball team was recognized Jan. 10.
She has played on the team for a couple of years and was named offensive player of the year and pitcher of the year for 2020.
Michael Gregory, son of Jason Gregory of Bunceton, had a double promotion to the rank of sergeant. He is a sophomore at Bunceton High School and a member of the JROTC at Boonville Technical School. Gregory is the grandson of MIke and Susan Gregory of Bunceton.
Denton rapper
AV The Great took to the studio to give his thoughts on the insurrection at the Capitol building last week. The single “Jan 6th, 2021” captures the artist’s stunned disbelief at what unfolded and notes the utter hypocrisy of the domestic terrorists’ actions with lyrics such as: “Kaepernick just took a knee.”
Is your New Year’s resolution to learn the guitar? If so, here is your chance to get lessons from Dallas’ finest musicians.
Jess Garland is adding seven new music classes that begin in February. These additional classes are presented by the South Dallas Cultural Center and include beginner guitar, intermediate/advanced guitar, songwriting and voice. Classes will be taught by Garland and other local musicians such as Emsy Robinson Jr., Kierra Gray, Kate Fisher and Lala J. Those interested are encouraged to sign up through Garland’s nonprofit Swan Strings.