Greeting from Cow Creek,
It’s sure “nuff” winter time
in Texas today. We’re all bundled up with a
fire in the fireplace, and dreaming about the bluebonnets
that will be in bloom before we know it. We wrapped
up 2006 with a “bang” at our New Year’s
Eve show at the Leon Springs Dance Hall. We had a
great show as did PAULINE REESE who shared the bill
with us. We were delighted to see so many long time
fans as well as hundreds of new faces, many of whom
had traveled from all parts of the country to celebrate
with us! A special thanks goes out to TEARE HARMON
and the TAME Production Group, and HANK MOON at OUTLAW
RADIO 92.5 in San Antonio for their fine job in producing
and promoting a very successful show.
“DID’T WE HAVE US A BALL”? January
found us playing the Inauguration Ball for Texas
Governor RICK PERRY, along with Steve Warner, Ted
Nugent, and Clay Walker. I am so privileged to have
been included in such company. We had a big freeze
and ice storm that night but it didn’t put
a chill on the warm festivities. I had the honor
to introduce Governor Perry and he gave a great speech
about all the things he “likes about Texas”,
which included Gary P. Nunn! Thanks to Tommy Azopardi
who made it possible for us to be there.
“CHEWING ON THE GOOD TIMES” 2006 was
a good another year. We broke lots of new ground
while cultivating the established venues that have
been so good to us over the years. Most encouraging
is the new excitement that seems to be building among
our audiences. So many people are discovering us
for the first time and enthusiastically joining the
ranks of our longtime “Friends for Life” Society.
Welcome aboard! The Sons of the “Mother Loving” Bunkhouse
Band is really coming together and it is paying dividends
in audience response, radio airplay, and CD sales.
The support we are getting from our friends in radio
is making a huge difference and we appreciate you
guys and gals so very much. It’s not what we
do so much as what you do for us! Thanks, thanks,
thanks. Of course, the support we get from our “hardcore
fans” is the most important aspect that keeps
us going and makes us look forward to each and every
show.
“ONE MORE TIME FOR OLD TIME’S SAKE” We
have put together a new record deal that involves
a merger of Campfire Records and Icehouse Music.
Icehouse Music will be taking over my catalogue and
producing a new record for me. They have a nationwide
distribution deal as well as an innovative “point
of sale” system whereby they service hundreds
of retail outlets in “high traffic” locations
. Perhaps you have seen their displays in upscale
roadside convenience stores around the state of Texas.
I am really excited to this new association and getting
the new CD out there.
“IT‘S A FAMILY TRADITION” The
family is doing well. Ruthie P. Nunn keeps making
improvements on our new home. Right now she is busy
building a new chicken house for her precious “yard
birds”. She does all the designing, measuring,
sawing and hammering. I just haul the materials. “Don’t
worry about the mule, just load the wagon down”,
which I do gladly so I’ll get some good food
for supper! She never quits till the job is finished
which I really admire in her. She’s working
on a European tour for August right now. Looks like
we’ll be going over to France for a big country
festival in August. Hopefully, we’ll pick up
a few more dates and participate in some “cultural
exchange” while we’re there. Anyone in
Europe who sees this and wants to have us perform
before or after Aug. 18, just contact and we’ll
be happy to share some Texas Music with you.
“THINK I’LL GO TO MEXICO” We’ll
be traveling to San Miguel, Mexico, for a big wedding
party the last weekend in March. Some friends there
found out about it and asked if I would be interested
in being involved in starting an annual “Texas
Music Festival“ while I‘m there. I said
sure, so the 1st Annual TMF will be held on Sunday
afternoon, March 25th. We invite any of you who would
like to join us for an exotic trip to San Miguel,
see the sights and come to our show. I am informed
that $50/night hotels can be arranged. This sounds
like it could develop into a really exciting annual
event. Get in touch and I will put you in contact
with the parties in San Miguel to arrange for your
accommodations…..“no, he never came
back from Mexico………….”
“IT’S ABOUT TO GET WESTERN” It’s
rodeo season again in Texas and we have some great
appearances lined up for the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo. Check the schedule. We’ll be there
3 days in a row during the big “Barbeque Cookoff”,
courtesy of the Veritas Corporation. On March 18th,
it’s “TEJAS VAQUEOR NIGHT”. We
get to close down the entire HLSR at the “HIDEOUT”,
for the “Biggest Dance in the World” at
the Astrodome following the last performance of the
rodeo by ZZ TOP on Sunday, March 18th Yee-haa…………!!!!!!!
“ADIOS, AMIGOS” I’m running
out of page so I better wrap this up and be “getting
on about my rat killing”, as my dear mother
would always say. This internet thing is really great.
I remember when we sent out newsletters by mail.
It took about a weeks work, and I sure felt sorry
for Ruth. We’re all doing well. The good part
is, we love what we’re doing. We keep fooling
around, we might get famous one day. Thanks to all
of you, we are able to keep the show on the road.
So many people tell how our music is such a part
of their lives. That’s what makes is all worth
while for me. I just hope and pray that the part
I have is a positive one. I want you to be proud
to be a Texan…. …. proud to be an American.
Thank God everyday you live in a country so blessed
with freedom that you have the opportunity to seek
your own destiny and make something of yourself.
Come see me when you can. Until then, I will remain,
Your friend for life,
Gary P. Nunn
