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Hotamighty it was an absolutely beautiful day so you you know where I went…to the field honey! I’m really falling in back in love with acoustic guitar and am having fun with the rack. I just dropped this new Field Recording over on my channel. 🐄🐂📺
Getting ready to head to Blue Magnolia in High Point NC for the Country Blues Brunch at 11:30am. Hotamighty I’ll be “springing” the Blues on acoustic, resonator and 12 string guitars, come on by honey!
Hotamighty, if you like your #brunch with a healthy side of 30’s, 40’s and 50’s #countryblues then come hungry honey! I’m really looking forward to kicking off the first day of #spring with this show tomorrow at Magnolia Blue in High Point NC.
‘Country Blues Brunch’ to kick off the first day of Spring this Sunday 11:30am at Blue Magnolia in High Point NC.
Hotamighty, firing it up tonite in Lexington NC with a solo #acoustic performance @sophies_cork_and_ale at 7pm. 6 string, 12 string, resophonic guitars, rack harmonica and an assortment of my personalities.
Leaving the gals, the bull and the farm to head to the big city. I’ll be performing at 6pm tonite at Mac’s Speed Shop (Steele Creek) in Charlotte. 🎸🐄
I’ve known Danny Hardwood for years and I can assure you that no matter what happened, he’ll always tell you the brutal truth. 💩
Hotamighty, crank that hog and get on down to @macspeedshop Steele Creek in Charlotte NC tomorrow nite at 6pm! 🐷
Hotamighty, the future’s so bright I gotta wear shades. What? You don’t wear sunglasses while you answer booking inquiries? Oh well. I’ve got a lot going on this Spring/Summer: I just posted 50 shows to my website with more coming between now and August. My 5th studio album is almost… more info Hotamighty, the future’s so bright I gotta wear shades. What? You don’t wear sunglasses while you answer booking inquiri…
💣 Bombshell report inbound about Brian Laundrie’s parents from Chet Hardwood. Heads up everyone.
@sophies_cork_and_ale in Lexington NC is the perfect place to catch me solo and acoustic. The atmosphere is intimate and the stage is visible no matter where you sit. Folks like to come there to listen to my music, stories and all the jokes that I don’t know how to deliver… more info @sophies_cork_and_ale in Lexington NC is the perfect place to catch me solo and acoustic. The atmosphere is intimate and…
Don’t try this at home kids. What a weekend, from an electrified, packed, sweaty club gig in Statesville to -4 degrees the next day in Boone with a nice view of the snow while I played acoustic in a brewery, surprising to a listening audience. Thank you to everyone who… more info Don’t try this at home kids. What a weekend, from an electrified, packed, sweaty club gig in Statesville to -4 degrees t…
Hotamighty, I’m gonna light Statesville up tonite! @redbuffalobrew 9pm. 🎸🔥
This Saturday I’m playing a matinee show at 1pm in Boone NC at @appalachianmountainbrewery drop in if you’re in the High Country for an all acoustic performance.
Throwback to this album that was released nearly a decade ago at the end of this month (2014) 🎸🥁⏰
Hard to believe Austin’s been gone six years ago today. It sure doesn’t get any easier, damn I miss you hoss. Much love to you and your family mate. 💜🥁
Some of the best advice I can give about the music industry is to stay quiet and let your manager do all of the talking…
Y’all…check out my #pedalboard. I use them all at the same time and like every setting, hotamighty!
Shows this week: Friday – @redbuffalobrew Statesville NC 9PM Matt Walsh & The Movers Saturday- @appalachianmountainbrewery Boone NC 1pm Solo acoustic
Guitar modification…I installed a “hotamighty” sticker. It definitely sounds better now. 🔥 #telecaster
This just in…I’m headed to Cary NC for the Brixx “Blues Night Live” series tonite at 7pm.
We’ve had some nice pre-Spring weather this week in NC. Hotamighty, let’s go to the field! 🐄🐂📺
Hotamighty, I’m going to be back out in the wild for the next six months and kicking off on 3/11 in my hometown Statesville NC @redbuffalobrew
Hotamighty! Nadine, @michaelcanslermusic , Chet, Danny, and Sho-Bud…honey you know we had one of those real good times. 🎲 If you missed the episode you should watch it on my YouTube channel (in my biography 😂) complete with free sides and extra sauce.
I met Aaron Gabriel a decade ago and our mutual appreciation for Son House, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and deep Blues ignited a solid friendship. I had too much fun hanging with this cat yesterday. More coming soon…
Hotamighty, The Friday Nite Gamble returns this week with featured musical guest @michaelcanslermusic who has new music on the horizon. Honey it’s the kind of show that you can watch with your grandma and Buddy Hardwood in the same room, without blushing. You’ve already dropped out so tune in. 🎲
I just got booked to open for Paul McCartney in Winston Salem on May 21st.
Hotamighty, loading up the roadies to go to the movies and see ‘The Cursed’ (Eight For Silver) which looks like it may be the first good werewolf flick in some time, I hope it’s not a disappointment. We’ve got edibles, beers and steaks to sneak in so either way it’s… more info Hotamighty, loading up the roadies to go to the movies and see ‘The Cursed’ (Eight For Silver) which looks like it may b…
One of us is going to be sitting in with Johnny-O and The Jump Out Boys tomorrow nite at @follyskernersville Drop on by and see which maniac decides to show up and wreck the joint…
Hotamighty we tore it up this weekend, a little showbiz never hurt anyone.
“I’ll play the Blues for you” Statesville NC, my Low Down Blues Revue at The Wine Maestro 8pm tonite!
Here’s another pic of Ms Helen and me getting down in Greensboro NC (2006). If she could do it in her 90’s, you can do it too with me and The Movers at @littlebrotherbrew in the same town tonite at 8:30pm.
I’m really looking forward to my two shows this weekend, Friday at Little Brother Brewing in Greensboro with The Movers and Saturday at The Wine Maestro in Statesville NC with The Low Down Blues Revue. I’ll feature top notch musicians on both shows and play my original music on one… more info I’m really looking forward to my two shows this weekend, Friday at Little Brother Brewing in Greensboro with The Movers …
I’m being censored by Instagram for sharing a video about Neil Young’s love of censorship. Life is stranger than fiction. “This note’s for you!” Chumps. #censored #censorship #neilyoung
Hotamighty everybody says it can’t be beat, do that rag honey! #blindboyfuller #12stringguitar
Hotamighty, do the Georgia Rag right now honey…#12string #12stringguitar #ragtimeblues #blindboyfuller
Hotamighty, I’m performing two short sets with my rhythm section ’The Movers’ this Friday in Greensboro NC at Little Brother Brewing Co. Things get hairy around 8:30pm.
Thanks to everyone who’s tuned in to my ‘Country Blues’ livestream concert from last nite. I had a ball, I enjoyed playing this music for my fans from way back, surprising new ones with it and personally coming full circle. If you listen to my original music today you probably… more info Thanks to everyone who’s tuned in to my ‘Country Blues’ livestream concert from last nite. I had a ball, I enjoyed playi…
I sold my soul to the Devil at the crossroads 30 years ago, how else do you think I’m able to do all this stuff? Tonite I’m playing a short set of nothing but Country Blues on acoustic, resophonic and 12 string guitars at 7pm on my Facebook page. Hotamighty,… more info I sold my soul to the Devil at the crossroads 30 years ago, how else do you think I’m able to do all this stuff? Tonite …
I could have never imagined that Lee Rocker and Wee Man would show up at my gigs on the same weekend! Hear all about it in the latest Shiloh Saloon Stories (linkinbio)
I’m hosting a livestream concert on my Facebook’s tomorrow of nothing but acoustic Country Blues. Show starts at 7pm and I’ll play songs by Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Here’s Berry Harris and me back in 2003 chopping wood on some old… more info I’m hosting a livestream concert on my Facebook’s tomorrow of nothing but acoustic Country Blues. Show starts at 7pm and…
Here’s a throwback to 2017 when I performed at an elder care center, I don’t think I played anything that day that came out before 1940. After running through some Piedmont Blues the gentleman in the picture asked if I knew ‘Pony Blues’ by Charlie Patton. I obliged and we… more info Here’s a throwback to 2017 when I performed at an elder care center, I don’t think I played anything that day that came …
Remember that time that one of the members of The Stray Cats came to watch my show at a Blues Club in the basement of a hotel in Topeka KS? Of course you don’t know about that but I’m going to tell you all about it tomorrow along with the… more info Remember that time that one of the members of The Stray Cats came to watch my show at a Blues Club in the basement of a …
My Statesville friends and neighbors have been asking when I’m bringing my Low Down Blues Revue to town ever since we started doing shows back in August last year. If you’re one of those folks, you can thank Ronny Hawkins for having us headline his ‘Hawkfest Valentines’ on Saturday February… more info My Statesville friends and neighbors have been asking when I’m bringing my Low Down Blues Revue to town ever since we st…
In the upcoming Shiloh Saloon Stories I’ll be sharing the experiences I had during a weekend of shows back in 2006 when I crossed paths with Jason Shannon Acuña better known as ‘Wee Man’ and a well known bass player for one of those “Cat bands” from the 1980’s. ‘The… more info In the upcoming Shiloh Saloon Stories I’ll be sharing the experiences I had during a weekend of shows back in 2006 when …
How many local musicians are going to remove their music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young? I sure as hell ain’t. What I make off of Spotify in a year isn’t enough to buy a 12 pack, trust me it ain’t about the money.
Joni Mitchell and some guy named Nils Lofgren have joined the communist party. I’m still riding with Barry Manilow.
Decided to go old school acoustic tonite at The @goldenleafbistro in Danville VA and even brought the cantankerous one with 12 strings. Also got the trusty Dean Markley back in operation after 20 some years of hibernation, next best thing to a Shure SM-57 in my opinion and a highly… more info Decided to go old school acoustic tonite at The @goldenleafbistro in Danville VA and even brought the cantankerous one w…
Thank you to everyone who came out to my Low Down Blues Revue show last nite at Sweet Old Bill’s, we couldn’t have asked for a better audience that included many fantastic local musicians. Hotamighty, I’ll be performing solo tomorrow nite at The Golden Leaf in Danville VA, 8pm showtime!
Censorship advocate Neil Young somehow got it into his coke riddled, communist brain that he can tell Spoftify to remove his songs that he no longer owns. Buddy Hardwood has Covid (the new Optimus Prime variant). One of my roadie werewolves almost bit a child on our morning walk at… more info Censorship advocate Neil Young somehow got it into his coke riddled, communist brain that he can tell Spoftify to remove…
My Low Down Blues Revue has prescribed a heavy dose of West Side Chicago Blues to be administered at 6:30pm tomorrow nite at @sweet_old_bills in High Point NC. If you like Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam then this one has your name all over it. Here’s me in… more info My Low Down Blues Revue has prescribed a heavy dose of West Side Chicago Blues to be administered at 6:30pm tomorrow nit…
My Low Down Blues Revue hits Sweet Old Bill’s tomorrow nite, sit down and rest awhile! In the 5th installment of our Blues series there we’ll focus on 1960’s West Side Chicago Blues. You may be asking “what’s West Side Chicago Blues”? Whereas the 1950’s raw Blues being played in… more info My Low Down Blues Revue hits Sweet Old Bill’s tomorrow nite, sit down and rest awhile! In the 5th installment of our Blu…
Hotamighty, I just uploaded the first installment of my new segment, ‘Field Recordings’ to my YouTube channel. Yeah it was a windy day on my farm but that’s just part of recording in the field and I wasn’t going to pass up the last day of snowy atmosphere. Here’s my… more info Hotamighty, I just uploaded the first installment of my new segment, ‘Field Recordings’ to my YouTube channel. Yeah it w…
Hotamighty, I’m premiering a new segment tomorrow called ‘Field Recordings’ exclusively on my YouTube channel, moooove over there to watch it honey!
Hotamighty, you thought the snow could shut this party down? Now honey you know better than that! “Satan is real” and so is Chet Hardwood and Earl Snipes on tour with John Mayer this summer, get those tickets y’all. In case you missed the episode, you can watch it with… more info Hotamighty, you thought the snow could shut this party down? Now honey you know better than that! “Satan is real” and so…
🎲⛄️ Hotamighty, it looks like we might get to barrelhouse tonite after all and word on the street is that there may be a mystery co-host if the weather plays nice. Take your best guess honey and tune in since everyone’s gigs are canceled.
I’ve been laying low this winter and I’ve got a lot of things brewing for spring/summer but on Monday I’m going to go ahead and unveil a new segment called ‘Field Recordings’ to add to what WNC Original Music recently called my “entertainment empire” that I’ve built around my music…. more info I’ve been laying low this winter and I’ve got a lot of things brewing for spring/summer but on Monday I’m going to go ah…
Here’s a few photo throwbacks from around 2002 at The Artichoke in Wichita KS. You might not know it from listening to my original music now but I when started out playing in public in my early 20’s I only performed the songs of my Country Blues heroes from the… more info Here’s a few photo throwbacks from around 2002 at The Artichoke in Wichita KS. You might not know it from listening to m…
Friday Nite Gamble origins, adventures in my multi-verse, the low down on the last half of the songs on ‘Burnt Out Soul’, 30 tips for musicians and I even throw in an impersonation of one of my best friends (ain’t saying who either!). What else do you want honey? Hotamighty,… more info Friday Nite Gamble origins, adventures in my multi-verse, the low down on the last half of the songs on ‘Burnt Out Soul’…
Hotamighty, lord willing and the snow don’t rise my musical guest this week on the Friday Nite Gamble is my old pal @markbuddyro Y’all might know Mark from bands such as The Mighty Fairlanes, Medicine Men and his own solo shows in the triad. @markha He’s a helluva boss hoss… more info Hotamighty, lord willing and the snow don’t rise my musical guest this week on the Friday Nite Gamble is my old pal @mar…
Hotamighty, I only have one show booked for this month and it’s @sweet_old_bills on Thursday 1/27 with the best Blues band in NC. George Jones not showing up for his shows is pretty funny, you not showing up for this show is a mistake honey!
I played a private event in Charlotte NC tonite and took a few of my roadie werewolves with me to help out. I ended up setting up all of the equipment because “help out” apparently means “chase skirt out back” in werewolf.
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.
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
Honey, I’m just now recovering from this real good time! Hotamighty, if you want to have a Christmas Ball then make sure you call up Johnny-O & The Jump Out Boys and Chet Hardwood to tear the wood pile down properly! In case you missed this episode, you can find… more info Honey, I’m just now recovering from this real good time! Hotamighty, if you want to have a Christmas Ball then make sur…
Hotamighty, we had one of those real good times last Friday with Michael Blind-Dog Gatewood, Bob Tarleton & Danny Hardwood and we’re putting the big dog on again tonite for The Friday Nite Gamble Christmas Ball featuring Johnny-O & The Jump Out Boys and guest co-host Chet Hardwood! Honey please… more info Hotamighty, we had one of those real good times last Friday with Michael Blind-Dog Gatewood, Bob Tarleton & Danny Hardwo…
Tin foil hats, Thunderbirds, obnoxious news anchors, a vintage guitar smashed to bits, beer bottle blows to the head, bar brawling and old school honky tonk music…hotamighty, what else does a music video need? This one was released one year ago today, buckle up honey cause it’s a wild ride!… more info Tin foil hats, Thunderbirds, obnoxious news anchors, a vintage guitar smashed to bits, beer bottle blows to the head, ba…
Hotamighty, I’m pretty excited about The Friday Nite Gamble Christmas Ball which will be the last episode for 2021 featuring Johnny-O & The Jump Out Boys and guest co-host Chet Hardwood! All I want for Christmas is another one of those real good times, you know where we’ll be honey!
Honey this one finds me preaching the Blues about the ‘Prisoner’s Plea’, hotamighty y’all better stay out of the joint and pick up on what’s going on over at my YouTube party channel! #deepblues #blues #bluesmusic #bluesmusicians
Hotamighty I had fun this year! I went to Nashville and recorded an album that I’m excited to release, came up with two new series aside from The Friday Nite Gamble (now in its fourth season) and had some memorable live shows with audiences who were starved for music. I… more info Hotamighty I had fun this year! I went to Nashville and recorded an album that I’m excited to release, came up with two …
Hotamighty, if you like Blues and having one of those real good times then bet on last nite’s Friday Nite Gamble and Blind-Dog Gatewood and Danny Hardwood’s collaboration, ‘Down At The Dollar Store’! 🎲 In case you missed it you can watch the episode with free sides and extra sauce… more info Hotamighty, if you like Blues and having one of those real good times then bet on last nite’s Friday Nite Gamble and Bli…
T-Bone + Ribeye + NY Strip = Steakmaggedon! Hotamighty, Butch Lowe is a certified grill master and he sizzles these steaks to absolute perfection in the latest episode of Cookin’ & Butchin’, “so good”! Link in bio 🔥🥩
🎄Hotamighty, I’m giving you an early Christmas present this year honey! 🎁
🎄All I want for Christmas is for you to come see my Low Down Blues Revue Christmas Spectacular Show tomorrow nite at Sweet Old Bill’s in High Point NC.
Hotamighty, like my pal Paul Oscher used to say, “bet on the Blues”, because I’ve got nothing but Blues musicians as my featured musical guests for the month of December. Don’t miss Michael Blind-Dog Gatewood this Friday and word on the street is that Bob Tarleton AND Danny Hardwood may… more info Hotamighty, like my pal Paul Oscher used to say, “bet on the Blues”, because I’ve got nothing but Blues musicians as my …
Hotamighty, come on out to My Low Down Blues Revue Blue Christmas show this Thursday at Sweet Old Bill’s in High Point NC! Chuck, Mookie, Tad and I will be covering some 1950’s Christmas Blues classics along with the rest of the rough stuff you love, this is our fourth… more info Hotamighty, come on out to My Low Down Blues Revue Blue Christmas show this Thursday at Sweet Old Bill’s in High Point N…
Hotamighty, the low down Blues keeps following me and last nite was no exception! Carolina Slim puts his own spin on the Country Blues and also showcases his Americana inspired originals and Chet Hardwood makes an unforgettable appearance in the debut of season four of The Friday Nite Gamble! Honey… more info Hotamighty, the low down Blues keeps following me and last nite was no exception! Carolina Slim puts his own spin on the…
Hotamighty, look what UPS just dropped off in time for the Gamble…I’m drinking the tall ones honey, 36% down the hatch!
Hotamighty, if you like Blues then Friday nites are your ticket because I have a full month of Blues musicians scheduled for the Friday Nite Gamble in December. Tell Automatic Slim and Razor Totin’ Jim that my upcoming musical guests include Blind Dog Gatewood, Johnny-O & The Jump Out Boys… more info Hotamighty, if you like Blues then Friday nites are your ticket because I have a full month of Blues musicians scheduled…
Hotamighty, get in the kitchen and fix me a mess of chicken tenders Butch! #chickentenders
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