Category: Live Music
Three generations of Walsh men and the one in the middle turned 19 years old today. It makes me feel old but I couldn’t be happier or prouder of the man my son has become. Smart, strong, tough, willing, logical, grounded, passionate, compassionate, thick skinned, interesting, funny and talented. He’s… more info Three generations of Walsh men and the one in the middle turned 19 years old today. It makes me feel old but I couldn’t …
This is the first album I recorded to sell at my shows back in 2002, I was 24 years old (that’s my dog Daisy on the cover). I’d done random recording sessions from the time I started playing music in public in 1998 but not with the intention of making… more info This is the first album I recorded to sell at my shows back in 2002, I was 24 years old (that’s my dog Daisy on the cove…
Hotamighty, in the 5th installment of this series at @sweet_old_bills we’ll focus on the sounds of 1960’s West Side Chicago Blues along with lesser some known cuts by Slim Harpo, Johnny Guitar Watson, BB King, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Elmore James and Chuck Berry.
Triangle folks, come see us Thursday! We’ll be at Boxyard in Research Triangle Park from 5-8 pm, playing our tunes and having a good time. If it’s your first time (?) they have a cool outdoor stage, so bring a friend and a jacket and we’ll have a good time…. more info Triangle folks, come see us Thursday! We'll be at Boxyard in Research Triangle Park from 5-8 pm, playing our tunes and h…
Happy 8th of January, folks! If you want a Migrant Birds t-shirt, come to our show at Boxyard in Research Triangle Park on Thursday at 5! Or if you can’t make that, shoot us a message and we’ll mail you one. We’ve got this heathery indigo as well as black…. more info Happy 8th of January, folks! If you want a Migrant Birds t-shirt, come to our show at Boxyard in Research Triangle Park …
Hotamighty, I bet we had a lot more fun than you did last nite! Honey I heard that they were still trying to put the wood pile back together this morning. Chuck Dale Smith and his band should be admired for their excellent presentation and musicianship, those boys sure have… more info Hotamighty, I bet we had a lot more fun than you did last nite! Honey I heard that they were still trying to put the woo…
We’ve got a few shows coming up! Unfortunately, we’ve had to reschedule our show at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, originally scheduled for 1/22, but you can catch us a week from today, next Thursday in the Triangle! We’ll be at Boxyard (in Research Triangle Park) outside on their ~heated~… more info We've got a few shows coming up! Unfortunately, we've had to reschedule our show at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, …
Here’s a throwback for Thursday, this is me at age 26 in 2004 at The Double Door in Charlotte NC. I spent many Blues soaked nites on that stage. A fond memory out of many there was the nite my own gig in Winston Salem got canceled and I decided… more info Here’s a throwback for Thursday, this is me at age 26 in 2004 at The Double Door in Charlotte NC. I spent many Blues soa…
The music industry has never been a bed of roses but tell 2022 that in my opinion it’s finally turned into a total pile of sh$! I was contacted this morning by a popular venue who claimed to be interested in booking me to perform based on word of mouth… more info The music industry has never been a bed of roses but tell 2022 that in my opinion it’s finally turned into a total pile …
Hotamighty, this Friday we’re going to party like those vipers drinking warm pocket hooch out back behind the sock hop ball! Honey my musical guests are The Chuck Dale Smith Band so gather round young’ins and get hip to the tip, Chuck is one of the first purveyors of Rock-N-Roll… more info Hotamighty, this Friday we’re going to party like those vipers drinking warm pocket hooch out back behind the sock hop b…
Snowed in? Wondering what to watch next? Hotamighty, I’ve uploaded a ton of new content up on my YouTube channel in the past week! New episodes of Cookin’ & Butchin’, Out Of Control Vintage, Shiloh Saloon Stories, The Friday Nite Gamble and various live performances. Wether you’re a music lover,… more info Snowed in? Wondering what to watch next? Hotamighty, I’ve uploaded a ton of new content up on my YouTube channel in the …
2021 was a helluva year for me. I lost my grandparents after caring for them for years and suddenly had more time on my hands since I was no longer a caregiver, I still miss them a lot. I recorded an album in Nashville over the summer that I plan… more info 2021 was a helluva year for me. I lost my grandparents after caring for them for years and suddenly had more time on my …
? ?♀️ ?♂️ ? @eastcoastentertainment ? @jennifer_b_photography
Hotamighty look what I got for Christmas! I can’t believe I’m saying it but this pedal almost sounds better than or just as good as my vintage analog tape unit. If you like slap back, get a brain. ??
I came across Jimmy Reed’s music in my early teens and it affected me in a big way. Fortunately that was due to finding a few of his records at the public library and one of them called ‘Ride ‘Em On Down’ featured a guitarist named Eddie Taylor singing and… more info I came across Jimmy Reed’s music in my early teens and it affected me in a big way. Fortunately that was due to finding …
Merry Christmas, from your favorite Birds
Here’s some more pretty cool Christmas stuff…the last time my son Levi was here we didn’t get to do a gig together. He plays harmonica and has played with me on countless shows when it was age appropriate. This week I decided to call up a local venue that I… more info Here’s some more pretty cool Christmas stuff…the last time my son Levi was here we didn’t get to do a gig together. He p…
Private parties. I’ve been hired to play at some great ones and I’ve been hired at some that made me wonder, “what am I doing here?” I don’t book private parties anymore with people I don’t know due to fearing what I may be getting myself into, the latest episode… more info Private parties. I’ve been hired to play at some great ones and I’ve been hired at some that made me wonder, “what am I …
Hotamighty, I’m getting the best Christmas present I could ask for this year and that’s my son coming to visit us from Kansas, he arrives tonite!
Besides my 1957 Fender Tweed Deluxe, my 1948 National Model 50 amplifier is the best small vintage amp that I currently own. I bought it last summer at Heydey Guitars in Winston Salem NC and have been in love with it ever since. At a low volume it’s sweet and… more info Besides my 1957 Fender Tweed Deluxe, my 1948 National Model 50 amplifier is the best small vintage amp that I currently …