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“Revival” Does Just That for Classic Country
Written by Karen Y. Lu
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If you like your country western music sung by artists named Hank and Patsy and you don’t know any country western music artists named Garth or Faith, then Whiskey Revival will fit you like your favorite pair of Wranglers.

A night with this lively six-member band is as close to a night in an authentic honky tonk on the side of a road in rural Texas as we get in southern Nevada. The band plays what they call “outlaw country” and keeps to classic numbers that have not been watered down.

The local band has made a home for itself at Club Fortune Casino in Henderson, where it plays every Sunday evening.

On a recent night, Whiskey Revival played to a full crowd of loyal fans. With even just the first few twangs from the pedal steel guitar, blood pressures lowered and smiles cropped up around the lounge. “Amos Moses,” “Whiskey River” and “Fujiyama Mama” were particularly rollicking. And the band is just as pleasing with slow ballads: “Bird On A Wire” and “Faded Love” were standouts and got couples two-stepping on the dance floor.

“Sleepwalk,” which features the pedal steel guitar, was an extra-special treat and, as the evening wound down, Kenny Rogers’ “Ruby” was an inspired choice.

Band boss Andy Morris is the colorful founder of the band and is part of a three-generation Henderson family. His father, Barry Morris, also performed around town in acts such as Flashbacks for over twenty years.

Paige Overton is the only woman in the band. Paige not only sounds like Patsy Cline, but she also looks like a modern day Vargas Girl with her raven hair, fair skin and dark red lips. Paige’s entire family often attends the show.

Thom Ferman is the dedicated pedal steel guitar player who brings the exquisitely heartbreaking twang to the classic numbers. Handsome baby-faced guitar player Matt James, sweetly sheepish bass player Alex LeCavalier and non-conformist Jon Whisenant, the percussionist, are all equally talented and round out the hard-working band.

Club Fortune Casino completes the experience with drink specials during every show. So until your next pilgrimage to the Crystal Palace in Bakersfield or to Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic in Fort Worth, keep your boots tapping with this “rootin’ tootin’” band.




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12 comments
Comment Link Tuesday, 01 February 2011 18:01 posted by Debbie
Niceley written article! Sounds like a fun time and great band to go see!


Comment Link Friday, 28 January 2011 14:09 posted by kylie
well written article. interesting and descriptive - enough to get me to come out and see them next sunday.


Comment Link Friday, 28 January 2011 13:29 posted by Andrea
Based on this review I will definitely need to check out this band. Looking forward to hearing what other really great suggestions she has for local activities!


Comment Link Friday, 28 January 2011 12:53 posted by Deborah
I generally don't have much interest in country music but these artists sound promising.


Comment Link Friday, 28 January 2011 00:31 posted by Roy
I love this band, now that the word is out I hope they get the recognition they deserve YEEHAW!


Comment Link Thursday, 27 January 2011 20:18 posted by Darren
LOVE this band! Wish I could see 'em every Sunday. Congrats guys and keep up the hard work. :)


Comment Link Thursday, 27 January 2011 17:39 posted by bob
i love country anyway, but its not often you see it accompanied by such a well written review! two thumbs up!


Comment Link Thursday, 27 January 2011 17:39 posted by Robert Miller
They play the real country. Who's Garth by the way?

Robert


Comment Link Thursday, 27 January 2011 17:28 posted by Sarah
Great article! Makes me want to go.


Comment Link Thursday, 27 January 2011 17:26 posted by doug hall
Great article....based on this review i will seek out this band.
Would never have know about them otherwise.

Comment Link Thursday, 27 January 2011 17:21 posted by Marla
It is great to hear this band get some notoriety. They have the best country sounds in the west. AMEN to the writer for hitting the nail on the head outlining this number 1 act.


Comment Link Thursday, 27 January 2011 17:18 posted by Hillary
Nice article. I will have to check them out!