Yep, it's that time of year again. Weather is cooling off, football is back and there is a full-on assault of all things pumpkin. Oh yeah, and Oktoberfest beers. Also, fall festivals are getting into swing and I've managed to get myself into a couple of them. Just had a great show with the full band in Americus, GA for the Taste of Sumter Festival. Even managed to get a little ink and our pic in the Americus Times Recorder. Check it out.

I've also got myself an hour slot at the Norcross ArtFest this Saturday, October 6th from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Playing solo. Gonna try to make it an all-original show (yikes!) So come out and hear some new stuff that I'm working on as well as the old stuff. More info - http://norcrossartfest.splashfestivals.com/

Wes and I are returning to Cypress Grill in Cordele, GA on October 21st for the Lyrics on the Lake Music and Arts Festival. We playing a two hour slot from 1 to 3pm. Doing a mix of originals and our best covers. http://www.lakeblackshearresort.com/cypressgrill_dining.asp

November 9th The Lance Price Band will be at the Harmony Jubilee in Fitzgerald, GA. For more info https://www.facebook.com/harmony.jubilee

Hope to see y'all out there! 

Got a call from DJ Ronny at Z93 The Lake in Columbia, SC a few weeks ago asking for a copy of "Hey Margarita" to play on the air. He said he had been getting TONS of requests for it! I got it to him immediately and he spun in in the air that afternoon and has been playing it in heavy rotation ever since. He also wanted to do a radio interview with me, you can hear that here. We are also planning to do a live show up there soon. Stay tuned for that...

And to all you folks on Lake Murry, SC...Thanks so much and I will see y'all soon!

Now that was refreshing. From the beach to a lake in the mountains in one week. And I didn’t even think about music the entire time. At least, not how I was expecting to. Sure, I brought along guitars and notebooks in case inspirado struck, but I touched neither. Okay, so there was that night in Destin where I noodled on the nylon string while waiting for Nikki to get ready to go out to dinner, and I did play at Suburban Tap Thursday night on our way through Atlanta to Hiawassee, but that’s like playing in my living room for friends (love you guys!!!), and Nikki’s brother Bryan had a ukulele at the lakehouse that he taught me to play (got to get me one of those). Aside from that, not nearly as much as I thought I would. I even had intentions of making some goofy videos of me playing guitar in various locations. FAIL. Didn’t even update Facebook and took about 5 pictures with my camera. And the phone stayed in our room most of the time.

And it’s the best thing I could have possibly done. I am truly refreshed and inspiration and ideas are coming from everywhere…plus, the time with Nikki was invaluable (or should I say, priceless? ;) ). I rarely get an opportunity to put down the guitar for a whole week and in a world of the self-promoting musician, the various social sites and other media that becomes so much of our lives without us even being aware of it. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining, these are blessings. It’s just that I actually play better after putting the guitar down for a week, so I’m glad I took advantage of it. Hopefully, that same effect will be true in the social media and I will actually have something to say without falling into the same ol’ stale ways of self-promotion ;).

Good news is, the phone kept ringing and the emails kept coming while I was away. Got some new venues on the line and thrilled about getting back into the studio to record some new songs. 

Oh, and I got some killer shopping done. 

Stay tuned…

...and Amazon, and Zune, and CDbaby, and Last.fm; coming soon to Rhapsody and Verizon or wherever you get your music!!! See the iTunes preview here.

I'm stoked to announce the digital distribution of the first 3 songs from my upcoming CD to the above sites and more!!! Just click the links above to go to my profile on each site!!

More coming soon...I hope to have an EP out in time for Christmas!!

Thanks y'all!!!

Lance

Heading into the studio tomorrow to begin working on a new song. It will be a surprise remake that will be made exclusive to fans of the site! Of course, once you have it, burning is strongly encouraged!

Also, I'm starting a new thing, called Movie Mondays, where every Monday I will be uploading a new video of myself playing a song. Monday is usually my day off, but this way, you guys will still be able to get your Lance on!! Some videos will be older (I found a ton of videos that I forgot I had), some will be newer, and thanks to the wonders of technology, some will be live!! Which you will still be able to view at your leisure.

The band is working on a new demo so that we can get out and book some more band dates, so be on the lookout for us appearing in some new venues! And don't worry, we'll be heading into the studio soon to record some new originals. We hope to record 3 at time this next go round, so that we will have an EP to release to iTunes!

Stay tuned!

Lance

It’s weird to have your own song stuck in your head. I mean weird in an awesome way…

“Hey Margarita” is done!!! Well, 99% done, Brian still wants to edit some things that only he can hear, but the version I have is going to radio!! I’ve already heard back from 94.9 the Bull and they will be playing it on Backyard Country next Saturday night! Go ahead and start bombarding them with requests….lancehouston@clearchannel.com.

Y’all be sure to come the Hey Margarita Release Party on Cinco de Mayo at Pappasitos in Marietta and get your FREE copy!!! The party will be starting up around 5pm and we take the stage at 7pm!!!

I am really happy with the way it turned out, I’ve listened to it non-stop for 2 days now and it still hasn’t gotten old. Definitely a good time song and perfect for this time of year with Cinco de Mayo coming up and summer just around the bend. And, it’s amazing how every time I hear it I hear something I didn’t hear before. This song has 108 tracks on it! Great job, Brian (drums, percussion, production, backing vocals)! And everyone else involved – Mark Kovaly on accordian and organ, Joe Reda on bass, the Mariachi band – Mariachi Vallarta(sp), and Wes McElmoyle for helping out with the gang vocals.

See y'all at the Jimmy Buffett Tailgate Party on Tuesday!! 

Lance

It’s trying to warm up outside. Despite a week of record lows, the sun is straining to break through and usher in the good weather. And it couldn’t come at a better time for me. I can’t remember a time when I have been so ready for warmer weather. The snow was nice; I got to build my first snowman. But, enough is enough, I’m ready for my flip-flops!! I think I’m just gonna go ahead and declare an end to winter and wear them anyway.

Also, Tax Time is here. Piles of receipts and bank statements retrace my every step of the past year. A chaotic time for me, but a time when I get to look back at the past year and take note of my progress. And I must say, it looks good. Overall, I’d have to say that last year was a giant step forward for me. Got into the studio, got some originals on the radio, got a full calendar despite the recession and the slowness of the winter months, got some new toys: studio, p.a., 12-string, this website, new ride etc. This year is looking great so far, too. “Encore” is still going strong on 94.9 the Bull’s Backyard Country. I’m playing some new venues. The crowd is slowly but surely getting bigger, every night…

Another reason I’m ready for summertime is the new song I’m working on, “Hey, Margarita”. Yep, it’s exactly what it sounds like. But, with a slightly different twist. I’m really excited about the direction it is taking. Brian’s drums take it in almost an A Tribe Called Quest meets Sublime direction, which is exactly what I wanted. I swear he reads my mind at times. Mark Kovaly came in and laid down some great accordian, which I had my doubts about but loved once I heard it against the track. He also put some screaming organ parts on there. Tomorrow, I get to go in and lay down lead guitar tracks. I gotta get my hands on a nylon string somehow…

Yeah, it’s definitely a feel good, hot weather song. It definitely gets me in a patio weather mood when we’re working on it. I think it’s ironic that we’ve had to cancel a few sessions due to the weather, but in the studio, it’s definitely summertime. You can keep up with our progress by going to tinyurl.com/btscam where you can watch us live in the studio or watch past recordings.

Well, that’s it for now. I’ve got to tie up some loose ends so I can be ready to face the Taxman on Thursday. I hope he doesn’t want any money…

…and I missed it!

You can see the playlist for Saturday night here.

Sorry I didn’t let you guys know, but I didn’t even know myself! I submitted the song early last week with the hopes that I could announce at the “Encore” Release Party last Thursday night that it would be played the following Saturday. Since I didn’t hear back from the station I assumed that they’d already made the playlist for that week. At any rate, apparently Lance Houston, the station’s Music Director who has taken over the show, thought it was good enough for radio and spun it Saturday night, and for that I am extremely grateful!!

So now you guys have a new person to harass. If you dig “Encore”, please email Lance Houston at lancehouston@clearchannel.com and tell him how much you like the song. Or, you can always call the station and 404.741.0949 and request it!! Hopefully, they’ll spin it again this Saturday and maybe one day soon put it into solid rotation!!

This time I’ll be listening.

Lance

I would have to say that the “Encore” Release Party at Suburban Tap last night was a smashing success! I am still reeling. Thanks so much to everyone who came out and gave us love and support!! It meant the world to me. I hope y’all are enjoying your CD’s and mass-producing copies to give to everyone!

I’ve also got to give mad props (oh yeah, I say “mad props” now) to my boys Wes McElmoyle and Brian Stephens for working so hard on this song as well as playing a great show last night. Brian, as always, did an outstanding job producing this song and exceeding the vision that I had for it. I also believe he may have added a keyboard note or two. And as Brian said last night, Wes gets the MVP award for getting pummeled by Brian for about 4 hours straight stacking violin parts. Yeah, that “orchestra” you hear in the background is about 30 tracks of Wes stacked to sound like an orchestra, and me filling in the low end with cello and bass parts on the keyboard. So Wes had a ton of parts to choose from to play last night! I am extremely happy with it. I think the strings take the song in kind of a Beatles direction.

Anyway, I hope you guys like it and find something in it that you feel is worth sharing with your friends. I am so thankful that you all have been part of the process, from the first time I played the song until now. I sincerely hope that you all will continue to be a part of the process in future songs. I'm getting ready to go into the studio to cut the next one..."Hey, Margarita". 

Love Y’all!!

Lance

Happy New Decade! Got tons o’ stuff to be excited about: New website, calendar is looking great for January (usually a very slow month), “What Country Used to Be” is still getting some airplay on 94.9 the Bull, getting into the studio to finish “Encore” later this week (Oh, you thought it was finished? Nope, that version was “leaked”. I’ve still got to add strings and I’ve got to get my boy Wes on there), the home studio is coming along nicely, and oh yeah, I got a new puppy (his name is Luke). Still waiting for my jetpack, but if this week is any indication of how the coming year will be, then it is going to be an awesome one.

So, you’ve noticed the new website? Yeah, I dig it, too. Take some time, look around, lots of stuff to click on. One of the features that I’m really excited about is that new fan page I’ve been talking about for so long. Don’t see it? Well, you’ve got to register and then log in, and you’ll see a new tab at the top that says “Fan Club Page”. On this page, you will find exclusive downloads (such as videos, demos, rough mixes, bootlegs, etc.) that will be available only to Fan Club Members. As of now, I have posted acoustic performances of “What Country Used To Be” and “Encore” recorded live at The Swallow at the Hollow on 12.17.09. So please, take a second to register and then help yourself! Oh, and if you registered at the old site you will need to re-register for this one.

Another great thing about this new site is that I will be doing all of the updating myself. My goal is to have something new for you guys to look at every week whether its pics, video, audio, blog, etc. so keep checking back!

Special thanks to Brian Stephens for making this awesome site for me (as well as producing some great music), find out more about him at www.brianstephens.com and his web design company at www.techmuz.com.

Happy New Year, y’all!!!

Lance