Texas Music Unplugged
February 5th, 2010 | Published in Other
With each day that goes by we are all growing older and are forced to leave things behind, whether we like it or not, it is out of our control. A song however is timeless. It sticks with us throughout our lives and allows us to hold on to a piece of our past that we are not ready to let go of. A great song can take it a step further and go as far as bridging the gap between two un-indentifying generations, building a timeless bond that is rooted in understanding. Texas has always been rich with artists who are well versed in writing a song that truly meant something to people. Men like Billy Joe Shaver and Willie Nelson have managed to make very successful and long-lasting careers out of staying relevant since day one, and that alone defines their great success in the music industry still to this day. These men have been making music for decades and know exactly what it takes to achieve a consistent level of respect from one generation to another. Staying relevant over a span of decades is very difficult in our fast paced society and ultimately winds up being the perpetual test of a life-long musician. It is very hard for an artist to make a living from a controlled fan base. Appealing to everyone is impossible but appealing to most is never out of the question when the artist is devoted to the music and providing a quality product to their fans. We are witnessing the cultivation of tomorrow’s legends today as they hone their techniques right before our eyes each and every night. One such artist that is constantly producing good music to add to his already incredible repertoire of songs is Corey Smith. Although hailing from Georgia, Smith’s bluesy-folk-rock sound and easily relatable lyrics have been very well received throughout the Texas Music community for years. Smith covers all demographics providing everyone with something to hold on to, an entire set-list built of timeless tunes that can be enjoyed by anyone who lends him an ear as he pours memories, emotions, and genuine passion into each and every song. I have been following Corey Smith’s career for over three-years now and he is honestly one of the few artists that I can recall exactly when and where I was the day I was first introduced to his music. This week you have the rare opportunity to catch Corey Smith, right here in College Station, at Hurricane Harry’s on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010. Whether you are just looking for a good time, or an awe-inspiring musical experience, Corey Smith will see to it that you do not walk away disappointed. He has something for everyone, today, tomorrow, and ten years from now, Corey Smith is going to be selling albums for generations to come.
