Back From The Cammy Awards 2009

It’s taken me two days to recover from 4 days of partying in N. Myrtle Beach SC for the 2009 Cammy Awards.  No, we didn’t win.  If we don’t win something next year, we’re going to change our name to Susan Lucci & the Cornhole Prophets!

You know I live in Alabama and don’t always hear the latest Beach Music coming out of the Carolinas and there have been some Carolina hits in the past that I’m just now hearing for the first time.  But each time I go, I always find something new that knocks me out.

This was the first time I’ve ever heard “My Big Sister’s Radio” by Mighty Mike Schermer and how easily the shaggers at Fat Harold’s could dance to it.  I think blues artist Tommy Castro has a cover of the song on his current album.

The other song that really impressed me came from Jerry Shooter with “Boardwalk Angel”.  I was walking down Main Street  and heard it coming from the outdoor speakers in front of Duck’s, and couldn’t get it out of my mind for the next three nights.

The song’s from the soundtrack of Eddie & the Cruisers, performed by the Beaver Brown Band and I think it was written by lead singer John Caferty.  But, there was a version released later by Billy Joe Royal, which was also great.  However, Jerry Shooter’s is my favorite version and it fit the beach and shag crowd perfectly.  Rev. Bubba D. Liverance & the Cornhole Prophets www.revbubbaband.com

Cammy Awards 2009

I run out of things to blog about, but our band’s publicist tells me it’s important (plus Bob-o tells me that’s how he keeps up with the band) so here we go.

I’m heading to North Myrtle Beach this weekend for the Cammy Award show since our album was nominated for Group Album of the Year.  Considering the great talent we’re up against, there’s very little chance of winning, but we’re just happy to be included.  The band couldn’t go with me this trip, I couldn’t get them out on work release in time.  The warden didn’t think that partying 3 days in Myrtle Beach was work!  How stupid is that?  I’m here to testify that drinking beer, going from bar to bar, staying up til the wee hours, jumping on stage with the other bands, kissing every DJ’s butt in sight, eating as many Carolina Slaw dogs and as much Calabash Seafood as possible, and shagging with every fat girl around is hard work!

Our latest single “That’s What You Do”  reached #4 this week on Cashbox Magazine’s Beach Music Singles Chart and we’re thrilled.  We’ll be going into the studio in December so I’ve been spending time on my songwriting chores.  It’s funny, because I’ll write a song that I think is great, we go into the studio, and the song winds up a stinker.  Then, I’ll have a song that I think is just “OK” and it winds up being a hit.  Go figure?

That’s all I could come up with today.  See ya, Rev. Bubba D. Liverance

 

 

Rev. Bubba…….The Jury’s Out?

I received the notice instructing me to appear at the Courthouse for Jury Duty and of course I went.  About 80 people were in the Jury Assembly room and we were told they would begin a process of elimination to narrow the group down to 12 jurors and 2 alternates.

Some folks were excused because of medical conditions, religious convictions, and a bushel full of other reasons.  I asked the person in charge if she was familiar with my “celebrity” status as Rev. Bubba D. Liverance and mentioned she might want to excuse me as well.  She asked if I was familiar with the term “contempt of court”?

Of course I was selected as one of the 12 jurors. The Judge, during his instructions, informed us this was a “murder” trial.  I started thinking about OJ and how long that trial lasted.  We have concerts and shows lined up and I started wondering if the promoters and club owners would think I was lying if we had to call and cancel.

Then we were told about our juror pay.  Here in Alabama we would receive the whopping compensation of $10 per day and 5 Cents  for each mile we had to drive to the court-house.  For me it was a 5 mile trip which would shoot that paycheck up by a quarter each way.  After the compensation explanation, we were told the State was nearly broke and the State would appreciate any of us that would waive our pay.  In an effort to help the State, I waived goodbye to my juror pay.

This was a very serious case, so I’m not going into any detail, however I will tell you about the deliberations.  At first it was  “lovey dovey” and very congenial.  Each juror shared their name, occupation, and little about their background.  Then things started heating up.  I had to break up two fights and almost got my ass kicked by a 69-year-old fat lady that sounded like the devil voices in ”The Exorcist”.  She scared the hell out of me!  This was all in the first hour of deliberations and was going downhill from there.

After a couple of days we did come up with what I believe was the correct verdict of “Not Guilty”.  Folks, I’ve travelled around the world, lived a “rock ‘n roll” lifestyle, and had more fun than a man should be allowed.  I’d still have to rate my jury duty as one of the most interesting and exciting episodes in my life.  I can highly recommend it!  Rev. Bubba

Auburn vs Arkansas, Auburn vs Kentucky

Yeah, I’m a musician but I’m also a football fan and want to weigh in on the Auburn/Arkansas game last week and the upcoming Auburn/Kentucky game.

Hey Auburn……..  throw in 4 fumbles ,  add in 8 penalties, a heaping portion of un-enthusiasm, leave out the tackling, and toss in an interception just for fun, and you’ll have the perfect recipe to allow the boys from Wal-Mart land to open up a Sam’s Club sized pallet of “whup-ass” cans.  Boy did they!

Along with the embarrassment of underestimating Arkansas, we’ve also given Kentucky confidence for this week’s game in the Plains.  I know Auburn has a ton of talent and can be as physical as any team, but here’s a tip for you………”The team with the fewest mistakes usually wins”!  War Eagle, and use you heads!  Rev. Bubba D. Liverance  www.revbubbaband.com

Rev. Bubba D. Liverance Cammy Award Nomination 2009

What a surprise?  Our album “Let My Peoples Dance” has been nominated for “Best Group Album of the Year” by the Carolina Beach Music Academy for 2009.  I thought there might be a chance of being nominated for “Best New Artist”, “Cutest Tush for Lead Singer in Rock ‘n Soul Band”, or “Artist Most Likely to Kiss Butt of Radio Station DJ’s”.  But, “Album of the Year”…..WOW!

The Award Show will be at the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach SC on Sunday November 15.  The Cornhole Prophets and I want to thank you all for voting  for us.  It’s a great feeling knowing people appreciate what we do!  Rev. Bubba D. Liverance

Archaeological Discovery in Alabama

After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion, that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago.

Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, in the weeks that followed, a California archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 feet, and shortly after, a story in the LA Times read: “California archaeologists, finding traces of 200 year old copper wire, have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network a hundred years earlier than the New Yorkers”.

One week later, the Opelika-Auburn News, a local paper in eastern Alabama reported the following:  “After digging as deep as 30 feet in his pasture near Auburn, AL, Rev. Bubba D. Liverance, a self-taught archaeologist and life-long guitar picker, reported that he found absolutely nothing.  Bubba has therefore concluded that 300 years ago, Alabama had already gone wireless”

Bubba’s been busy!

Let’s get the important things out of the way, in order of least importance.

1. Our single “That’s What You Do” is still doing well and is rated in the Top 15 according to Cashbox Magazine this week!

2. Auburn won it’s 4th game against a pretty tough West Virginia team.  Admittedly, it wasn’t pretty and I bet there will be a lot of ‘tackling practice’ on the Plains this week. Mountaineers’  running back Noel Devine and quarterback Jarret Brown continued to slip through 3 and 4 Auburn tacklers as if they were “greased up”, and their defense held Auburn to less than 100 yards on the ground.  But a “‘W” is a “W” and we need all the W’s we can get with our upcoming schedule against Tennessee, Arkansas, LSU, Georgia, and Alabama!

3. I know it’s hard to believe, but I was actually in the Army for several years until the US Army figured the world would be a safer place if Rev. Bubba did not have a gun in his hand.  This past week, two of my Army buddies decided to visit me here in Alabama.  Phil Whitehair, half American Indian and half mexican (lock up the liquor cabinet) along with the polish pied piper from Pittsburg, Ron Jancula spent a week with me.  Both were mighty mighty warriors in their youth and both are still ugly, mean, and as tough as ever.  I wish I could tell you details about their trip, but I just sobered up.  See ya, Rev. Bubba D. Liverance

Just A Little Update on Rev. Bubba D. Liverance & the Cornhole Prophets

Hey Y’all,

I just checked the charts at Cashbox Magazine and we are fortunate enough to have two songs in the Top 20 this week, “Mo’ Better” and “That’s What You Do”.  YeeeeeeeHaaaaaaw!

Now let’s get to the important stuff!  Mississippi State comes to Auburn this week for our SEC opener.  Every instinct tells me Auburn should win, we looked fairly impressive last week, a few injured players return, we’re playing at home, Miss State isn’t highly rated, etc.  However, Mississippi State isn’t buying it and think they can take advantage of a “rebuilding” Auburn program.  I’m predicting a “down and dirty” slugfest in the trenches with Auburn squeaking out a “W”.

Note to Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina:  My upbringing and my military service in the Army has taught me to respect the Office of the President, even if I don’t respect the person sitting in that Office.  With that said, I’m proud of you for standing up to the lies being spouted out!  Keep up the good fight my friend!  Rev. Bubba D. Liverance

Bubba Sept 11, 2009

Today is one of those days everyone remembers where they were exactly 8 years ago when they heard the news.  Our hearts are with the victims, their families and friends, and our servicemen and women who have protected us in the past and continue to offer lives today for our freedom! God bless this country.  Rev. Bubba

What up Y’all?

Just back from a 2 week run through Arkansas, Tenn, and Miss.  I’m almost embarrassed to take peoples money for letting me and the band have so much fun! (I take it just so I don’t hurt their feelings)  Meanwhile, I was pleasantly surprised to see our new single “That’s What You Do” still working it’s way up the charts at Cashbox Magazine. 

Anyone in the Atlanta area may want to come to the Wild Wing Cafe in Suwanee, GA on Wednesday Sept 2.  We’re doing a showcase along with 3 other bands.  We don’t get to Atlanta very often, but we’re hoping to remedy that.

Hey, only one more week until college football!  YeeeeHaaaaw!  I’m a little worried about my Auburn team….new coaches, new system, tons of injuries, but win or lose, I’ll be there pulling for them!  Stay tuned and I’ll give you our tailgate itinerary and menus in upcoming blogs. It’ll be worth the read!  Yall be cool, Rev. Bubba