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NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!

NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!

Bell Buckle Records presents an exciting new album from singer and songwriter Bobby Giles, "The Music of Life," that music lovers will thoroughly enjoy! The album features a wide range of traditional bluegrass tracks with topics and genres that will appeal to listeners of all tastes. With so many great music tracks that are uplifting and heartfelt, picking just one favorite one is tricky.  

Bobby has written songs representing his life and culture while growing up in a small farm town in Texas. This album, The Music of Life, is worth checking out if you want fresh, new music to add to your collection. Bobby pursues his love for bluegrass music through songwriting, performing, and recording. He recently has had the honor and privilege of being produced by award-winning fiddle player and member of Appalachian Road Show, Jim VanCleve. Each track's production embraces vibrant vocals surrounded by bluegrass instrumentation.

 

ABOUT BOBBY GILES & TEXAS GALES BLUEGRASS BAND  

A gale is "a very strong wind" and "a burst of sound." When one thinks of the windswept Texas plains and the iconic culture of the region, it invokes a sense of timelessness, that of strength and passion of a uniquely American, western nobility. These storied Texas winds carry yesterday's sounds, songs, and ghosts across the land. They bring the tales and legends of bygone storytellers straight to the hearts, souls, and ears of the younger generations, who will be inspired to retell their unique versions of these ancient poems.  

And yet, a gale is also something to be reckoned with; it is forceful, demands your attention, and so makes the music of Bobby Giles & Texas Gales.  

Bobby's father, Marion Murray Giles, was a conductor on the Santa Fe Railroad. He loved the railroad, his family, football, quail huntin', fishin', and music. He taught Bobby the importance of being passionate about everything he does. Bobby and his brother Dan were proud sons of 'ManyMilesGiles' in his sharp conductor's uniform. One day he brought Bobby a shiny new Kay Sunburst dreadnought. Bobby taught himself to play by watching the Honest Jess and Ernest Tubb shows on Saturdays, every Gospel quartet show he could find on Sunday morning before church, and by emulating the sounds that filled his bedroom from his transistor radio.  

His grandpa's name was Virgil, but everyone called him "Pa." Not long after Bobby got his first guitar, his father came by the house and took him to the fairgrounds where a bluegrass band was playing, and Bobby always remembered their 3-part harmonies and the chords their guitar player played. He went home that night and started learning the value of practice!  

Like most young musicians, Bobby had grandiose aspirations of being the next " big deal, " but he was also a reasonably decent football player. That took center stage until his playing days were over at the University of Texas. Luckily, he never quit playing those chords he learned from that bluegrass guitar player at the fairgrounds.  

Coming forward to the present times, Bobby pursues his love for bluegrass music through songwriting, performing, and recording. He recently has had the honor and privilege of being produced by award-winning fiddle player and member of Appalachian Road Show, Jim VanCleve.  

Bobby Giles and Texas Gales have teamed up with Bell Buckle Records to release his upcoming album, "The Music of Life."  

Written by Bobby Giles

 

Watch - Bobby Giles & Texas Gales "In Tennessee"

I wanted to extend an invitation to a special event that I think you'll love! Some amazing musicians will be joining me on stage, including Lenny Nichols, Alan Thompkins, Scott Owen, Sam Smith, and Hailey Darwin. 

We'll be playing some of the songs from our new cd, as well as some old favorites you may not have heard in a while. Please feel free to pass this invite on to your friends and family. Thanks for supporting bluegrass music, the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation, and Bobby Giles & Texas Gales. 

Hope to see you there!  

Best,  

Bobby Giles 

Date: August 19th 

Time: 7:00 PM 

Place: 

University Park United Methodist Church 

Fellowship Hall (across from Smith Park) 

4024 Caruth Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75225 

Please click on the link below for all the details: 

https://bluegrassheritage.org/bobby-giles-texas-gales-cd-release-party/ 

We're also on Facebook: 

 https://www.facebook.com/events/619253056898196 

Joining me on stage will be Lenny Nichols (upright bass), Alan Thompkins (banjo), Scott Owen (resophonic guitar), Sam Smith (mandolin), and Hailey Darwin (fiddle)--each one a very accomplished musician. 

We'll be playing most of the songs from this new cd, as well as a few others you may not've heard in a while!

Pass this invite on to your friends-n-family. 

Seating is limited, so please get your tickets soon at the following link: 

https://bluegrassheritage.org/support-bluegrass-heritage-foundation/

NEW! "THE MUSIC OF LIFE" 

Steve Loggie -- Banjo 
Seth Taylor -- Mandolin 
Lisa Giles -- Bass 
Jim VanCleve -- Fiddle 
Bobby Giles -- Guitar 

Location: Lebanon, Tennessee 
Camera work -- Micah Schweinsberg 
Editor-- Micah Schweinsberg 

"It was plenty hot and we were filming out in an open field...I was dressed for Winter--Black Stetson, a dress coat, and a long-sleeve shirt...what you don't see is my shirt was soaked with sweat in every spot not visible...also, Lisa doesn't actually play bass and never even held one til that very afternoon...we were short-handed so Jim asked her to stand in and coached her through the entire video...she did mighty good!" - Bobby Giles

Album: The Music of Life 

Artist: Bobby Giles & Texas Gales 

UPC: 859772770327 

Bell Buckle Records 

Produced by Jim VanCleve 

VanCleve Productions 

Recorded at Covenant Recording 

Amarillo, Texas 

Proprietor - Glenn Storlie 

Steve Loggie: Banjo 

Jim VanCleve: Fiddle, Mandolin, and Background Vocals 

Lenny Nichols: Acoustic Bass 

Carl Josefy: Mandolin and Background Vocals 

Rob Ickes: Resophonic Guitar 

Bobby Giles: Guitar and Lead Vocals 

Engineered and Mixed by Jim VanCleve 

Mastered by VanCleve Productions 

Photography, Cover Design, and Artwork by Micah Schweinsberg 

Logo Design by Wes Ireton 

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Bell Buckle Records presents an exciting new album from singer and songwriter Bobby Giles, "The Music of Life," that music lovers will thoroughly enjoy! The album features a wide range of traditional bluegrass tracks with topics and genres that will appeal to listeners of all tastes. With so many great music tracks that are uplifting and heartfelt, picking just one favorite one is tricky. 

Bobby has written songs representing his life and culture while growing up in a small farm town in Texas. This album, The Music of Life, is worth checking out if you want fresh, new music to add to your collection. Bobby pursues his love for bluegrass music through songwriting, performing, and recording. He recently has had the honor and privilege of being produced by award-winning fiddle player and member of Appalachian Road Show, Jim VanCleve. Each track's production embraces vibrant vocals surrounded by bluegrass instrumentation. 

Bobby Giles has created soulful gospel tunes along with songs of love, and sometimes, such as Chicken Run, he takes time to enjoy the fun of music based on stories from his life. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience some of the best music around! Now available for download and radio airplay. Check out our private media page with WAVE and MP320 files for your use while building your radio playlist and show!

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Produced by Jim VanCleve VanCleve Productions Recorded at Covenant Recording Amarillo, Texas Glenn Storlie - Proprietor Engineered and Mixed by Jim VanCleve Mastered by VanCleve Productions Photography, Cover Design, and Artwork by Micah Schweinsberg Logo Design by Wes Ireton

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