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3 Balls of Fire will be performing several dates during the upcoming
SXSW Music Week in Austin, TX. This SXSW is one of the largest
ever, with over 1.400 bands/artists showcasing their talent.
Burnin' Mike Vernon and 3 Balls of Fire will be performing many of
the dates with George Tomsco of the Fireballs, and L.A. session man
Jerry Cole (who recorded "Tequila" with the Champs, and has worked
with Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, the Byrds, Merle Haggard,
and Ray Charles, among many others). Our own Dusty Watson will be
playing some of the dates with Jerry, George, and Mike as well!
3 Balls of Fire's new power line-up includes veteran bassist Mark
Andes (Spirit, Canned Heat, Heart), and veteran drummer Bruce Logan
joining ace guitarist Mike Vernon.
SXSW week dates:
March 14th Fox News Live 12:00 noon
Sazon Pub w/ Stan Ridgeway 10:00 pm
Tombelao 1:00 am
March 15th Austin Music Awards Austin Music Hall
Official "kick-off" event of SXSW Music
3 Balls of Fire will be performing a
"Guitars a Go-Go" set together with George Tomsco,
Jerry Cole, and Earl Poole Ball (Johnny
Cash's pianist for 20 years), along with
the Boom Chica Boom girls. 7:35 pm
Also performing at this prestigious event will
be Roky Erickson & the Explosives, Kris
Kristofferson w/ Jessi Colter, and Austinites
Jon Dee Graham w/ Ellen Gilkyson. It will be
a stellar night -- if you're in the area,
don't miss it!
March 16th Antone's Records 3:30 pm
Jerry Cole & the Stingers w/ Dusty Watson
George Tomsco & the Fireballs w/ Dusty Watson
3 Balls of Fire w/ Dusty Watson
Cheapo Discs 7:00 pm
Jerry Cole & the Stingers w/ Dusty Watson
George Tomsco & the Fireballs w/ Dusty Watson
3 Balls of Fire w/ Dusty Watson
Ruta Maya 9:00 pm
Jerry Cole & the Stingers w/ Dusty Watson
George Tomsco & the Fireballs w/ Dusty Watson
3 Balls of Fire w/ Dusty Watson
In addition, Mike Vernon will be joining Texas songwriter Jo Carol
Pierce for her SXSW showcase at Opal Devine's
Overseas news:
George Tomsco and 3 Balls of Fire will be making their
first overseas tour to the UK/Netherlands April 24th through May 7th.
Dates include the Pipeline Convention in London, and the world
famous Cavern Club in Liverpool. Check out 3ballsoffire.com and
fireballs-original.com in the upcoming weeks for further details!
Susan
