Jammin’ With NASCAR in North Carolina
The Train ventured through the South this week, playin’ several honky-tonks and a couple of festivals. The highlight came when we had the thrill of playing the pre-race concert on Saturday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., near Charlotte. We were very excited going into the concert because we meet a lot of NASCAR fans at our shows and know that they are our kind of crowd — rowdy rednecks havin’ a great time. They were in fact extremely receptive.
We had the pleasure of backing up our labelmates Carter’s Chord for a couple of songs. They are a new act on Show Dog Records and they are incredible. Wait until you hear these girls. The harmonies are angelic, unlike anything you’ve ever heard. They’re working now to introduce themselves to radio and I’m sure you will hear them very soon. They’re gonna be huge stars.
We also had the honor of backing up Chris Farren and Tommy Lee James. We played the theme song for the movie <I>Dale</I> called “Lookin’ for a Road” that Chris wrote. The guys were a pleasure to work with and nailed the performance. We closed the show with our new single, “Tequila Sheila,” and first hit, “Last Good Time.” I have to say the coolest part of the whole deal was sharing the stage with the biggest star of the show, the #3 car parked right in front. Unfortunately we didn’t get to hang around and check out the race because we had another show in Anderson, S.C., that night. We had our own race getting there and made it in record time. — Tommy Bales
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PM_JEN says:
This one was hard to find….Thanks Tommy…We luv to hear about your “road tour”….keep them coming! Hope there is more NASCAR races to perform at in ya’lls future….especially the ones in Richmond, VA at RIR because they have their own Classic Ampitheater where I’ve seen many GREAT stars…Alabama, Tina Turner, Aerosmith, etc….and that’s where ya’ll should play.
Congratulations on the CATZ AWARDS:
SIGNED SONG OF THE YEAR - “TEQUILA SHEILA” by FLYNNVILLE TRAIN
SIGNED GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR - FLYNNVILLE TRAIN
Be safe on the road and tell the guys…Hello!!
Jen
Jerseygirl0421 says:
Thanks Tommy for the review of the shows, I watched Nascar that day hoping for a glimpse of ya’s on the TV but NADDA so its good to read about it. I am still waiting for a northeast show or Philly or MD or something….but I guess I have to wait a bit longer, Congrats on the CATZ AWARDS..WOOHOO that is great !!! and I cant wait to hear Carters Chord on the radio I have heard them and they sing very nicely. GOOD LUCK OUT THERE and GOD BLESS YOU GUYS and MAY he KEEP you safe in your travels and DONT drive to fast SHHEEESH we want you guys around for awhile…
Take care of YOU !!
Jersey !!
Robin says:
Awesome story again Tommy. Sounds like you had a very busy day that day. Hope to see you in Maine or New Hampshire soon.
Great job on the CATZ awards!!!!
Robin
Jenksgirl says:
Another great blog Tommy! Thank you!
I am glad you all were able to make it to your second show on time. Sounds like it was a very busy weekend for you all! Looking forward to your blogs and to seeing you all on the road! Take care and God Bless!
America777 says:
Thanks Tommy for yet another great update! It is so fun to come read these, it helps everyone stay close to what you are all doing when we are not close enough to catch you on the road in person!
Thank You again and looking forward to your next post!