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For three years every Thursday El Cid turned into a honky tonk for bands, songwriters and musical instigators tearing it up in outlaw country, roots, old time and Americana territory. HTH became a central part of the roots community in LA and had shows at several other venues as well. Now we're taking a break, but will continue to post videos and photos from past shows as we prepare for new events on the horizon. Thank you for all the love and support!
Best. Sendoff. Ever! Thank you to all the spectacular artists, the all-star house band, and everyone who came and had such a blast! I'm overwhelmed and exhausted, so I'll write a more complete post tomorrow. But wanted to just say THANK YOU ALL! ❤️❤️❤️💥🍾🍾
Calico The Band
Greg Felden live
Austin McCutchen at Honky Tonk Hacienda
Entirely tragic heartbreaking news. Porter was scheduled to play HTH here this summer, but because of shows being cancelled due to my condition, I had to cancel. He couldn't have been nicer or more forgiving about it. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
A highway crash in North Carolina took the lives of Austin musicians Chris Porter and Mitchell Vandenburg on Wednesday afternoon, the state's highway patrol office confirmed Thursday. A third musician, drummer Adam Nurre, was injured but survived. The crash happened around 2 p.m. Wednesday on Inters...
THURSDAY! The hallowed guitar master El Twanguero returns to HTH! Fantastic bill with Iain Micah Weigert and Adrian+Meredith Krygowski. Come rock your musical soul.
El Twanguero lighting Honky Tonk Hacienda on fire Sat Feb 13 at El Cid!
** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT **
HTH is taking a long break after two final shows Oct 6 and our 3rd Anniversary Show Nov 3. After three years and 125 incredible shows, I need to take care of myself. I've been suffering from a joint condition this year that's been very painful and debilitating. It's exacerbated a great deal by stress. I haven't shared much about it because, frankly, I was expecting it to go away, but it hasn't yet. And as much as I love doing these shows, they are stressful to curate, promote and run. I am getting excellent care via an angel acupuncture doc, but I need to take as much stress as I can off my plate at the moment. Once this flare subsides, I hope to be back with more fantastic shows. Thank you everyone for your unending support of me, live music, and HTH, and thank you for your understanding!
Review of the HTH show with The Rave-Ups from July 7! Thank you BLURT MAGAZINE and Cary Baker!
http://blurtonline.com/review/rave-ups-7716-los-angeles/
One of the Blurt braintrust’s all-time fave twang/pop merchants mounts an unlikely reunion show at L.A.’s El Cid venue, on the heels of their recent (and Blurt-approved) Town + Country reissue.
REMINDER: No HTH tonight -- SUMMER HOURS means twice a month instead of every week. A fantastic show at the Hi Hat for next week: The Freightshakers, Leo Rondeau, and Grant Langston & The Supermodels!!! Make plans!
The Rave-Ups!
REMINDER: Summer Hours! We're doing Honky Tonk Hacienda twice a month during the summer: First Thursday of the month at El Cid and mid month at The Hi Hat. (I need a little break after over 2.5 years of weekly shows - whew!)
No HTH tonight. Next HTH is June 23 at The Hi Hat! Event up shortly!
REMINDER: No HTH tonight ... so sorry. There's a big private event tonight at El Cid. BACK NEXT WEEK with a strong country lineup with Heather Myles, Bob Woodruff and The Ryman Rails!
Musicians! Check to see if your name is here ... there could be some money coming your way.
https://www.fmsmf.org/musicianresources/unclaimed-checks.php
The Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund and Live Television Videotape Supplemental Markets Fund maintain a list of individuals credited for theatrical and/or television films for whom we have no current address/contact information. These individuals may be entitled to a check.
REMINDER: no Honky Tonk Hacienda tonight, Apr 28, as there's another event at El Cid. We're back next week May 5 -- Cinqo de Mayo! -- with AJ Hobbs, Alice Wallace, and Jeremiah and the Red Eyes!
I cannot imagine the world without Merle on it. One of his songs is played at virtually every country / roots show I've ever been to. The soul in his songs has echoed deep in so many of us. Blessings to him and his family.
If we make it through December Everythings gonna be all right I know It's the coldest time of winter And I shiver when I see the fallin snow If we make it th...
It was a huge honor indeed to host the great Rosie Flores at HTH last Thursday! It was a tremendous night of music with a good dose of dancing, seeing old and new friends, and listening to some songs from Rosie's latest blues album she's working on. Ben Bostick Music stirred whoops and cheers for his excellent new songs as well. And Just Dave Band made a sizable crop of new fans from the full crowd who clearly appreciated good music. Our friend Travis Stevens of The Kenneth Brian Band -- playing this week's Honky Tonk Hacienda -- joined Rosie for a few songs too! A night of barn dance worthy fun all around. One fan even told me that he arranges his regular business trips to LA from DC on Thursdays just so he can come to HTH! Wow … that made my night even more happy.
Thank you to all the artists, all the fans, and all the folks at El Cid!
So HTH alum Willy Tea Taylor writes songs from a heart that does this ... without thinking twice. Yup, we need more hearts like his in the world.
excerpt: “I’m sure he works hard for his money, I work hard for mine,” Taylor said. ...
“We need a lot more people like William and Ericka in this life,” Borges said. “Words cannot thank them enough for their honesty and their loyalty.”
http://www.oakdaleleader.com/section/44/article/16347/
The owner of a local town staple is extremely grateful for the actions of two honest persons that found and returned a personal folder that ...
another of the truly greats has moved on to the beyond.
We have created a beautiful tribute reel of 3-mins with many of the artists and producers from the upcoming international "Soundbreaking" series talking about Sir George.
P&L R***
Saddest song ever …
Grammy winner Jason Isbell has written plenty of songs with dark themes, but until now, he had never written the saddest song ever.
Last night's excellent set from OCHA LA ROCHA dovetails nicely with this nice pick to be included in the best TV soundtracks of 2015. An Ocha song was featured in the hit new series Jessica Jones.
Thanks to Bustle for the Ocha la Rocha shout out!
El Twanguero lighting Honky Tonk Hacienda on fire Sat Feb 13 at El Cid!
Oh so fun ... and inspired :)
Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers sing the hilarious 'Atheists Don't Have No Songs.'
Did this all really happen??? YES! There are photos and videos on my iPhone, so I conclude it is not a magical dream, but a magical reality! I'm still in happy shock! Yes the secret special surprise guest at Honky Tonk Hacienda's special Valentine's Saturday show last night was none other than The Mavericks! Yes that's right The Mavericks! Blazing the entire town from the El Cid stage - on the heels of their two Grammy Award nominations - they thrilled every heart and shimmied every shake.
This unprecedented honor capped an already blistering show. El Twanguero knocked dancers into frenzies, music lovers into passionate faints, and strangers into best friends. The Mavericks - so impressed by what they'd just witnessed - brought El Twanguero up to instantly become an extra Maverick.
El Cid was full from the start as Jeff West and The Witwoods had people dancing from their first song. The crowd of fans cheered their new crop of Buddy Holly-esque songs for modern life.
Everyone had a blast the whole night! I heard never ending thank yous. "Best $10 I've spent in years and years!"
My own never ending thank yous go out to the incredibly generous Mavericks! Especially angel magician Shilah Morrow and gracious exceptional star Raul Malo!! The Mavericks have a big show Sat Mar 5 at the Henry Fonda and there are still a few tickets left! Scoop them up here: http://bit.ly/1oCr4WC! Cheer them on in the Grammy's on Monday! Thank you also to the terrific folks at El Cid, especially Kelly Spencer who gave me the chance at this Saturday night and was there to help this night go off without a hitch!
El Twanguero returns to Honky Tonk Hacienda the next two Thursdays Feb 18 and Feb 25 for two more incredible nights. See you then!
REMINDER: Honky Tonk Hacienda is on SATURDAY this week! No HTH tonight (Thurs). But in 2 days, "fire-breathing guitar hero" El Twanguero will light a fire in your heart and in your dancing shoes for a special Valentine's Party. Heads up for our VERY special secret guest (!) as well as Jeff West and The Witwoods.
Honky Tonk Hacienda! Valentines! El Twanguero, Jeff West & The Witwoods, VERY special guest - SAT Feb 13 at El Cid
February's HTH El Twanguero residency poster that includes all the amazing artists this month!
Here's a tiny taste of what's in store SATURDAY for the very special Valentine's party! El Twanguero! Plus trumpet and bongos. Plus favs Jeff West and The Witwoods! Plus VERY special guest band you will kick yourselves if you're not here for.
https://www.facebook.com/eltwanguero/videos/953159871436195
Thank you #Portland for the amazing #soldout night. See you soon!
Heading #LosAngeles for the Honkytonk Hacienda Valentine´s Party a El Cid Sat 13th
Standing ovation! A spectacular way to start off HTH's first night of El Twanguero's February residency! It was a stunning night all around. The Ventucky String Band started off with songs new and old all seeped in the early days of country and bluegrass. Tiny & Mary then brought tears to eyes with their treasure of sad songs and brilliant talent. Then El Twanguero leapt on stage and ripped off the roof with his fire licks, hip shaking groove, and playful incorporation of influences from Spanish guitar to old time pedal steel tunes to honky tonk ditties from Bakersfield. Phenomenal night! Make sure you're at HTH next SATURDAY Feb 13 for the next very special night!
Nice write up in LA Weekly for The Hi Hat mentions Honky Tonk Hacienda as well! Congratulations Hi Hat!
Last week, on Thursday, Jan. 28, L.A.'s latest live music venue quietly made its debut with the Honkytonk Hacienda, a country music night normally held at El Cid. The show went down with little fanfare, as did the live music over the next two nights.. But after more than six...
One kickass damn show and great opening night for The Hi Hat in #HighlandPark. Big love to the country / Americana / roots community! Thank you for coming out with such enthusiasm to hang with us and cheer on Amelia White with Sergio Webb, Jaime Wyatt and The Bang Bangs, and Olin & The Moon! I felt my heart well up in my throat at one point off stage, feeling all the energy on stage and off. I so love this music, the people who work so hard to create it, and those who come and give such support. It is a special special thing we're doing in LA. I firmly believe that. Thank you for your support! A great new venue on the east side has launched. Thank you to Britt and all the folks at The Hi Hat … congratulations!
Since Honky Tonk Hacienda is dark tonight (private event at El Cid), here's some powerful pics of Johnny Cash. You're welcome.
http://mashable.com/2016/01/13/johnny-cash-folsom-prison/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link#TVU6cPYLZkq5
The Man in Black's career was in a rut, so he recorded a live album at a notorious California prison.
REMINDER: Honky Tonk Hacienda is NOT happening this week, Thursday Jan 14, due to a private event at El Cid. But that means you'll be extra excited to see all your friends Jan 21 for Michael Ann, The Easy Leaves and Annette Conlon!
listen in NOW for a tasty preview of tonight's HTH with Kathryn Legendre and Brian Broussard live in studio on Both Kinds of Music
Looking forward to a guest appearance from Austin musician Kathryn Legendre on Both Kinds of Music tomorrow at 10am PT.
Happy 2016!
Sing To The Angels finale from Funkyjenn's Christmas Extravaganza at Honky Tonk Hacienda!
Honkytonk Hacienda - Rick Shea – LIVE online now!
Every Thursday El Cid (Silver Lake / Los Angeles) turns into a honky tonk for bands, songwriters and musical instigators tearing it up in outlaw country, American roots, old time and Americana territory.
4212 W Sunset Blvd
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Calico The Band
Greg Felden live
Austin McCutchen at Honky Tonk Hacienda
The Rave-Ups!
El Twanguero lighting Honky Tonk Hacienda on fire Sat Feb 13 at El Cid!
Sing To The Angels finale from Funkyjenn's Christmas Extravaganza at Honky Tonk Hacienda!
Clip of Greg Felden's slamming set from Honky Tonk Hacienda Sept 24 - launching the new sound system from Meyer Sound.
The master WillyTeaTaylor has a brand new record, "Knuckleball Prime," coming out Oct 23. I've heard on good authority that it's spectacular. Here's a clip of one of the songs on it from last week's Honky Tonk Hacienda at El Cid. Pre-order the record here: http://willyteataylor.com/ See a full length video of Willy Tea here: https://youtu.be/ff6dYkPQpG4 Subscribe to the new HTH YouTube channel here for more music from the incredible artists we've had: http://bit.ly/1Lyqxcn
Clip of Austin McCutchen & The Velvet Bonebreakers in their phenomenal set at Honky Tonk Hacienda Sept 3rd. Rich Hinman on the steel, Jason Loughlin on the guitar, Scott Colberg on bass, Arthur Vint on drums.
Clip of Melaena Cadiz with a dusty lilting soaring song at Honky Tonk Hacienda Sept 3.
Stunning, surreally haunting number by Tiny & Mary at Honky Tonk Hacienda / The Moonrise Club Aug 13
Sarah Gayle Meech clip "I'm At The Bar Again" - a most spectacular night of music at Honkytonk Hacienda Aug 6. Sarah delivers her shows with such confidence, intention, musicality and skill it makes me so proud to know her and watch her come into her own.
Smoking hot riffs courtesy Tom Bremer in this slamming song from Alice Wallace at #HonkyTonkHacienda at #DTLARoundUp at LALive last week July 24. Such a great night!
Almon Loos' s Eagle Eye Tonsorial & Rhythm Ro
4517 W Sunset BlvdThe Wheel House Open Mic at The Hollywood Hot
1160 N Vermont Ave"Sad Happy Sucker" at The Lyric Hyperion Thea
2106 Hyperion Ave
Almon Loos' s Eagle Eye Tonsorial & Rhythm Ro
4517 W Sunset Blvd
