Tom's Country View

"What makes a song a banger? The most important is the hook, that sticks in your head, after you hear the song just once. In addition it will also have a solid beat, that you can't help but move to. And recognizability is also key." (DJ Rinehart / deepinthemix.com, July 23 2023)

But across the seas two armies stare down at each other's guns, each believing in their cause enough to die or kill the other one. But tonight there'll be no shooting, not a drop of blood will spill, they will cease their fire this silent night in the name of peace and goodwill. (D. Matthews / K. Worsham / S. Baccus / S. Munsey Jr.)

"If you have ever been fortunate to see Smith live, you know that her voice was built for big venues where you only have the stars for cover. Smith’s voice is powerful but can effortlessly become a gentle whisper and then without warning soar leaving you with goosebumps." (Emily Algar / atwoodmagazine.com, April 7, 2022)

" At first glance this tiny community in south-central Colorado appears but a bump in the road. The northern gateway to the ancient San Luis Valley, Villa Grove is surrounded by national forests and massive peaks to the east. The town was founded by Civil War veterans in 1863 and became a lively stop for the area's narrow gauge railroad."   (www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/villa-grove)