Concerts cruise on, SETX comes together for Jerry LaCroix

You can't say that Southeast Texans don't care after hundreds of Jerry LaCroix fans and dozens of musicians cruised to Crockett Street in downtown Beaumont recently and helped raise more than $10,000 for the ailing blue-eyed soul legend. Although LaCroix was recently released from the hospital, his battle with congestive heart failure continues.  Full Story Monday, September 06, 2010

Stellar entertainment in rearview, even more down the road

OK, it's been awhile, so here it goes again - don't tell me that there's nothing to do around here! We've recently enjoyed many road-trip worthy concerts and other area events, and there is a plethora of entertainment around the bend as we cruise toward the close of summer and the start of fall.  Full Story Monday, August 30, 2010

Lake Sam Rayburn, a Southeast Texas Treasure

Here on the "right side" of Texas, we have a lot to be thankful for - especially our beautiful forests and lakes that offer us so many family-oriented activities. Located just 70 miles from Beaumont in the Pineywoods north of Jasper, Lake Sam Rayburn has been a favorite Southeast Texas recreational destination for decades.  Full Story Monday, August 23, 2010

Southern, Western rockers join forces at Ford Arena

Although I'm mostly known in these necks of the woods for my country music connection, it's no secret that I also love to rock! In fact, I spent my early years in radio as a rock jock at stations in California, Texas and Oklahoma.  Full Story Monday, August 16, 2010

Local bands the backbone of area entertainment

It's no secret that here in the "right side" of the Lone Star State, our diverse population includes numerous talented singers, songwriters and musicians. On any given day or night, you can witness these gifted entertainers doing what they do best at our festivals, restaurants, dancehalls and honkytonks.  Full Story Monday, August 09, 2010

Chubby Checker ready to twist at the Texas Longhorn Club

When news first broke that the legendary Chubby Checker will be appearing at the Texas Longhorn Club in Vinton, La., on Friday, Aug. 13, I found myself reminiscing back to my early childhood. Like many fellow so-called "late baby boomers," one of my earliest memories is listening to Checker's 1960 chart-topping tune "The Twist" on my dad's AM radio.  Full Story Monday, August 02, 2010