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The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys, probably the best band you've never seen are back .
In the dark and dismal early 80's, before you were born and when Britain was still in black and white, 3 men had a vision, a dream and indeed a calling. Somehow The Thin Man, Clive Mellor and Mog decided it was their life's vocation to make people love country music. Before Alt Country, before New Country before Americana and before a million hipsters wore Johnny Cash T shirts The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys were formed just to let people know the truth. Hank Williams, George Jones, Gram Parsons, The Louvins etc had a body of work that any one with a heart, a soul and a hard luck story would love. Turned out the plan worked and after turning Chorlton Irish Club into a regular venue and packing it out every week the cowboys' reputation and alongside it the love of country music in the North West grew.
The Cowboys more or less called it a day in the 90's but realised that they enjoyed each other's company and the joy that came ( to them and audiences) from bashing out their unique blend of Country, Cajun and Western Swing so occasional gigs were played, often more by accident than design.
In the last decade the Cowboys have played an average of 4 gigs a year, but, as none of us are getting any younger and having narrowly missed the end of the world twice in recent times. They've decided to up the ante and play at least 6 gigs a year. The first 5 of these will be at The Kings Arms in March.
The Cowboys will have special guests performing in their own right and also some surprise guests playing and singing with the band.
These will be
3rd March Carwyn Ellis (Colorama acoustic set) and Stuart Warburton
http://www.wegottickets.com/fbts/event/20568610th March Gabriel Minnikin & The Fast Country and Walton Hesse
http://www.wegottickets.com/fbts/event/20568717th March. Aidan Smith and Mike Greaves
http://www.wegottickets.com/fbts/event/20568824th March. Quiet Loner and Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers
http://www.wegottickets.com/fbts/event/20568931st March Ross Thompson (Blind Atlas acoustic set) and Neil McSweeney
http://www.wegottickets.com/fbts/event/205690Admission £6.00 including free bowl of Chilli for first 50 people
Doors 7pm
1st set 7.30
Live music will finish at 10.30 as it's a school night.
Bar will close at
Sundays in March. Hotter than the Sun . Cooler than than a hipster sucking an ice pop.
"They may well be penniless, but whilst they continue to play some of the most joyful, energetic and downright danceable Western swing in the UK they won't ever be lonely."
Larry Gott (James)
'People still talk about the Beatles residency at Hamburgs Star Club... Ditto the Velvet Underground regular as clock work engagements at Max's Kansas City!? Me? I'm still talking about the Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys residency at the Kings Arms Salford....AND IT'S NOT EVEN STARTED YET!!!'
Marc Riley (6 Music)
'These Cowboys may be lonesome and penniless but they are rich in spirit and ways of rockin a tune that will always win them friends worldwide - their take on country classics brings a toe tappin good vibe all the way from Memphis via the M60 - a great night out, guaranteed to leave you with a smile in your face and a song in your heart'
Scott Carey (Paris Angels/Radio Republic )
' Many folk felt that Country music died with the passing of Patsy Cline or that old country schmoozer Jim Reeves. Others thought that the more recent passings of Mr Cash and Kitty Wells spelt the end. Beyond those gravestones and fare thee wells were another breed. A breed they called the Lonesome, the Penniless, the Cowboys. They make music that keeps Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson sleeping on their backs with one eye open.'
Paul Heaton (Songwriter)
' Would you like a Jamesons ? ' Tom Baker (Timelord)