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Zach Edwards Band playing in Midland on Oct. 13th

The Zach Edwards Band aka ZEB will be playing at The Ranch in Midland this Saturday, October 13th. Their music is great, so go to The Ranch and check them out! You won't be disappointed. Listen to their song "Texas Women" on RFT!

Please Help Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

I'm writing to you to ask for your support in a very special cause.This year, I'll be taking part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk to Cure Diabetes along with a half-million other walkers across the country. Our goal: To raise $100 million to help fund research for a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications.Type 1, or juvenile, diabetes, is a devastating, often deadly disease that affects millions of people--a large and growing percentage of them children.Many people think type 1 diabetes can be controlled by insulin. While insulin does keep people with type 1 diabetes alive, it is NOT a cure. Aside from the daily challenges of living with type 1 diabetes, there are many severe, often fatal, complications caused by the disease.That's the bad news... and yes, it's pretty bad.The good news, though, is that a cure for type 1 diabetes is within reach. In fact, JDRF funding and leadership is associated with most major scientific breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes research to date. And JDRF funds a major portion of all type 1 diabetes research worldwide, more than any other charity.Please take just a minute to go my page at the JDRF Website. There is a link at the end of this email. This is really going to a good cause that I believe is a very important issue.I'm writing to ask for your support because now more than ever, EACH of us can be a part of bringing about a cure. Each of us can make a real differenceWon't you please give to JDRF as generously as you're able?Together, we can make the cure a reality.Thank you,Ryan DuwePlease visit my Walk Web page if you would like to donate online or see how close I am to reaching my personal goal:http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=86898532I'm challenging all Radio Free Texas listeners to match my donation of $15.00..Thanks! Carie Jo

LOUDEST SHOW ON DIRT

19 days until " THE LOUDEST SHOW ON DIRT" at Flickerwood Arena, Jackson MO. John D Hale Band and Snorty Horse Saloon is putting on a killer throwdown in the boot heel of MO. Line up includes John D Hale Band, Corb Lund and the Hurtin Albertans, Chris Knight and the legendary Billy Joe Shaver. This show will be worth the trek across MO. Tickets @ www.johndhaleband.com.
PEACE&LOVE2ALLMYFRIENDS
ROPRDONLOSTN NEOK1

Roots Music Association~San Antonio, Texas 6-26-08

PLANNING FOR THE ROOTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION’S UNDERWAYEVENT TO BE HELD IN SAN ANTONIO , TEXAS Jun 26-29, 2008“Help a child and support the music”For immediate release (October 2nd, 2008 – Wimberley , Texas ) Planning for the Roots Music Association’s inaugural Convention, Radio Seminar and Music Festival is now underway which will take place June 26-29, 2008 in San Antonio in the middle of the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. RMA is the fastest growing international music association that actively promotes, supports and celebrates roots music. The RMA is committed to providing an international voice and forum for all roots based music formats in an alliance that will strive for the advancement of independent artists and will continue to encourage radio stations to play music outside of mainstream Top 40 charts. We strive to work in collaboration with any association or entity that shares our goals and vision towards the advancement of roots music. Organizers are excited about the support the event is receiving from all corners of the music industry and business community and promises to be a memorable one with great music, special guests and a multitude of memory making moments. “The interest in our very first event is extremely high and we’re working to pull out all the stops. It’ll be a memorable time for everyone who attends. We’ve got some great talent lined up and some very exciting tricks up our sleeves as well!” says Robert Bartosh, one of the organization’s founding directors. The 3 day event will also include a series of interactive and educational panels, a trade fair, once in a lifetime events and networking opportunities geared toward all facets of the music industry. The radio seminar portion of the event will draw an international panel of music programmers and personalities to discuss issues and concerns pertinent to the broadcasting industry. The convention stream will provide opportunities for artists, musicians and industry professionals to network and educate each other through a series of interactive panels and presentations. The music festival will provide multiple stages which showcase performers to both the conference and seminar attendees as well as the general public. Expect to hear music from artists that range from established headliners to exciting up and coming newcomers across a multitude of roots based genres including, but not limited to, Blues, Bluegrass, Americana/Country, Western Swing, Western, Roots Rock, Reggae, Folk, Cajun/Zydeco and Tejano. The initial lineup of performers will be announced soon. The theme for the 2008 is “Music United” and speaks to the holistic, inclusive and universal approach the RMA uses to support its membership base and their collective vision. The event will be attended by radio broadcasters, promoters, publicist, artists, musicians, songwriters, label executives and more. The Convention and Music Festival will be held at the Alzafar Shrine Center in San Antonio . The center is located on approximately 20 wooded acres, at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. The RMA is honored at the opportunity presented to work with the Shrine organization towards their end goals of supporting children and their families. There are approximately 410,000 Shriners now across the United States , Mexico and Canada . There are 22 Shriners Hosptials for Children – 18 orthopaedic hospitals, three burn hospitals and one hospital that provides orthopaedic, burn and spinal injury care. These hospitals have cured or substantially helped more than 600,000 children – at no cost to parent or child – since the first Shriners Hospital opened in 1922. Bartosh extends a hospitable Texas welcome to those considering attending. “We encourage our music industry colleagues to stand united and join us under the hot sun in picturesque Texas Hill Country next June for three fabulous days they won’t forget.” For information on registration, sponsorship opportunities or submitting for performance consideration please contact the RMA at 888-391-0983 or rma@rootsmusicassociation.org. More information about the Roots Music Association can be found at www.rootsmusicassociation.org

October Birthdays

Happy Birthday To You!!!
Happy Birthday To You!!!!

Oct. 1    FoxRox                Mr. Walter
Oct. 2    JenAy                  Jenny
Oct 11 hornydill opossum
Oct 12   Leadfoot               Cale
Oct 14   hotrod7601           Brent
Oct 16   Donnie Courville (TFLs scooter connection--- you are a life saver!!)
Oct 20   Elke Lucas
Oct 22   Isis Reed
Oct 22   Missa3037             Melissa
Oct 23   HeyBeerMan           Jonathan
Oct 23   Eyereckn                Jed
Oct 29   Fish                      Andrew
Oct 29   rhino-construx        Steve
Oct 30   Cbug                     Chloe( TFLs baby girl)

I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

November birthday's please PM me before Oct. 29th to be added to "the list".
Thanks and have a groovy RFT day!!!

The Truth Be Tolled song track...

Best In Texas Festival

BIT north will be held Oct.12th thru 14th in Willow Park at Trinity Meadows Raceway just outside Ft.Worth, 17 bands 3 days, camping, and more. Go to www.bestintexasfest.com

To Mend A Broken Heart Benefit.

To Mend a Broken Heart --from their myspace Benefit for a 5 month old baby boy a perfect baby with a broken heart named Ayden Ray Johnson from Waxahachie. He was born with a Congenital Heart defect called Truncus Arteriosus. Ayden's insurance is about to reach it life time cap so Ayden will be dropped from the insurance plan. Friends are doing a benefit to raise money to help their parents Stacy and Travis Johnson to pay for their medical bills and upcoming surgeries. The benefit will be held at the Ellis County Expo Center on Sunday September 16, 2007 from 3pm to 9pm. This is a family function so kids are welcome. Adult will be a minimum donation of $25 and kids under 12 are free. There will be live music from 1100 Springs, Bart Crow Band, Blake Powers & Fallon Franklin , Tyler Derryberry and Mason Reeves. There will be silent and live auctions, raffles, poker tables, brisket plates. For kids they will have bounce house, pony ride and face painting. Pre sale tickets will be on sale at Cross Country Pest Control, Mosaic Madness, Omas Jiffy Burger, Flip Factory Sports Center. For more information on the cause and donation options please visit www.myspace.com/tomendabrokenheart. Please bring friends and family for a fun time and to support an amazing cause.

Cory Morrow--1st Annual Golf Tournament & Song Swap

Cory Morrow's 1st Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Song SwapBenefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association & The New Dell Children's HospitalSeptember 9 & 10, 2007AUSTIN, TX - Cory Morrow will be hosting his "1st Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Song Swap" September 9 & 10, 2007 in Austin, Texas. All proceeds from the event will benefit both the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the new Dell Children's Hospital.The two day event will kick off with a star studded song swap at Hill's Café Sunday September 9th at 7:00pm. Performers include Cory Morrow, Robert Earl Keen, Roger Creager, Randy Rogers, Doug Moreland, Brandon Rhyder, Adam Hood, Owen Temple, Ryan Turner, Ryan James, Josh Grider, Rodney Hayden, and many more. Each participant in the tournament will receive two tickets to the song swap. For those not participating in the tournament, tickets will be available at the door for $50.00. Not only will song swap attendees enjoy a night of unforgettable music, they will also be able to participate in a silent auction. Items included in the auction range from UT Sports memorabilia to autographed guitars. There will also be "Meet & Greet" sessions with the artists performing.The golf tournament will take place at the Golf Club at Circle C in southwest Austin Monday September 10th. Check in begins at 11:00am, and the driving range will be available for use at this time. There will be a 1:00pm shot gun start, as 4 person teams participate in a best ball scramble. Artists performing in Sunday night's song swap, will also be taking a swing on the course! Following the tournament will be an awards ceremony and catered dinner.The entry fee is $200 per player or $600 per foursome. Tickets are available through Cory's website, www.CoryMorrow.com, or through www.FrontGateTickets.com. As a participant in the event, each player will receive use of a golf cart and the Circle C driving range, a catered dinner during the awards ceremony, a gift bag, an event t-shirt, and two tickets to the Sunday night song swap.Those interested in becoming a sponsor for the tournament, please contact Mark Sanders: (512)644-5781 or CopyWriterMarkSanders@yahoo.com. For more information about the tournament, please visit www.CoryMorrow.com.

September Birthdays

Happy Birthday To You!!!!

Sept 2    Mojodeeken
Sept 2    CDC0609           Chad
Sept 2    Baby Alex (El P's youngest son)
Sept 3    Batman              Ron
Sept 3    TxMusicGrl          Ashley
Sept 5    Fred (40 Mile Road)
Sept 5    Andy Burtelson Texas Renegade
Sept 9    KRS                   Kristen
Sept 9    JenJ
Sept 11 Johnny Cooper
Sept 11 Caleb and Tyler Frost (aka CowboyCaleb & DJTyler~~TFLs boys)
Sept 13 Britton Marion
Sept 16 Britt Lloyd
Sept 23 Specks         Jeremy
Sept 24 Andrew Miller (El P's Oldest son)
Sept 25 GovBrad
Sept 29 The First Lady    Cara
Sept 29 aslott                Andria

I hope you have a great birthday!!

October Birthday's please PM me before Sept 27th to be added to "the list" Thank you and Have a groovy RFT day!