My original music is influenced by Gram Parson, Burrito Brothers, Byrds, The Stones, Gary Stewart, David Allan Coe, Jackson Browne, Gin Blossoms, Jason and the Scorchers. I was heavily influenced by country music as it was interpreted by the rock musicians of LA during the Cosmic Cowboy period.
My style is called by a number of names - alt country, americana, roots-rock, roots-country . . .
About me: "If there really is a 'next Gram Parsons' sweepstakes, he could certainly be a front runner. In fact the voice itself might have been enough, but there is a lot more here than that." -- Marc Bristol, Blue Suede News ---
I grew up in east Texas, have worked on the oil pipelines and owned several cabinet shops. What I really do is write and play songs - beer joint, roadhouse music. My music is influenced by the Byrds, Rolling Stones, Gram Parsons, Buck Owens, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, and all the underground cosmic cowboy bands of the early 70's. I guess I was heavily influenced by country music as it was interpreted by rock musicians from Los Angeles and San Francisco. -----
You can find my music on my three indie albums:
Something's Going On (Music Lane 1995);
Trailer Parker Angel (Dusty 2001);
Amped Out (Errant Records 2006). ------
"Something's Going On" is hard to find these days, but there are some European sources. "Trailer Park Angel" is easily available on the internet. The very recent "Amped Out" is not only available everywhere, but you can also buy individual tracks on all the music download sites.
Who I'd like to meet: I'd like to meet the waitress who is bringing the drink order.
sounds so good, man. I hope you're havin' a hell of a good time. Missed your show at the Chapter House, absence due to the Brew Fest. Right up your alley, I would think.
Hello hope you are doing great! Stopped by to invite you to a special show for all my friends. Hope you can make it:
SAM WAKTINS LIVE! JUNIOR’S GRILL AND ICEHOUSE September 24TH, 2008 6:00-9:00 PM 119 E. MAIN STREET HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ROUND ROCK Over 800,000 Children MISSING Yearly! HELP US FIND THE CHILDREN! Sam Watkins Country (512)342-9916 http://www. samwatkinscountry. comhttp://www. myspace. com/samwatkinsrocks
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Sorry we missed you in Charlotte! Was thinking it was Saturday night but just noticed it was last night. Let us know when you will be back so we can come say hi and check it out! Hope you had a good time in Charlotte!
