And Now for Something Seriously Awesome:Max Stalling

Bumpus and I love us all sorts of music, from reggae to jazz to country. One of the things we don't like, however, is overly produced commercialized crap. When wanting country music, we typically think back to the good old days of George Jones and Kenny Rogers and Willie, Waylon, and the Boys. Even better than a lot of that, though, is Texas music. It's not quite traditional country. Robert Earl Keen is who I am going to marry when Bumpus wises up and runs off with the St. Paulie Girl. Actually, Bumpus and I went on a real gringo honeymoon, except without the weed. Too bad that.

So one night about two months ago, I heard this awesome song on a Texas music station and emailed them to find out who sang it--really high quality music and excellent lyrics. The musician's name is Max Stalling. Above is a video of him playing another awesome tune. Two weeks ago, we drove to Coupland, Texas--population had to be less than 500--to see Stalling play at a 100-year old dance hall. It was the most awesome Fatty and Bumpus Adventure EVER. Not counting the three hellions.

We recommend "The Pila Song," "Ping Pong Pool," "I Ain't Fallin' in Love with You Tonight," "Don't Fall Alone," "Lonely Days, " "I-35," and "Drunk in Mexico" for starters. Head on over to iTunes and support this outstanding guy!