lARRY JOE TAYLOR WEEKLY UPDATE
March 29, 2008
In This Issue
SPECIAL EVENTS
ON THE ROAD
ISLAND TIME ISLA MUJERES
20TH TEXAS MUSIC FEST
CRUISE 2009
MERCHANDISE
BOOKING LARRY JOE TAYLOR
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SPECIAL EVENTS
 
SAVE THE DATES IN 2008
 
April 22-26
LJT's 20th Annual Texas Music Festival
Stephenville, TX
 
May 24
Memorial Day Weekend
Back Porch
Port Aransas, TX
 
July 24-31
Island Time
Isla Mujeres, MX
 
Aug. 14-16
Cool Mountain Nights Festival
Red River, NM
 
Aug. 30
Labor Day Weekend
The Back Porch
Port Aransas, TX
 
Sept. 19-20
Rhymes & Vines
Festival
MMR
Stephenville, TX
 
2009
 
Jan 4-11
LJT's TX Music Cruise
Having a good time visiting with everyone on the festival radio tour and will be visiting lots of stations next week so hope you'll check out the schedule below and listen and/or call in.  We'll kick off this week starting tomorrow, Sunday March 30.  Deryl Dodd, Keith Sykes & Michael Hearne will join me on 99.5 The Wolf Front Porch Show from 7-9 pm.   
 
There are plenty of 3, 2 & 1 day festival tickets camping. 5-Day Tickets are sold out.  There are still 4-Day tickets available, however we will sell out before the festival and will not be selling 4 Day tickets at the gate.  So if you plan to come on Wednesday you must buy your tickets in advance.  Check out all the details below.
 
See you down the road.
ljt
On the Road
 
Sunday March 30
The Front Porch Show
99.5 The Wolf
w/Keith Sykes, Deryl Dodd, & Michael Hearne
7-9pm
 
Monday March 31
Radio Stop KHYI The Range
Plano, TX
11:00 am
 
Radio Stop KTYS The Twister
Arlington, TX
1:00 pm
 
Radio Stop 95.9 The Ranch
Ft. Worth, TX
4:00 pm
 
Radio Stop KSTV
Stephenville, TX
7:00 pm
 
Tuesday April 1
Radio Stop KBAL
San Saba
10am
 
Radio Stop KFAN Rebel Radio
Fredericksburg
2:30 pm
 
KNBT Radio   Listen Live
Tavern in The Gruene
7-9pm
 
Wednesday April 2
Radio Stop KFTX
Corpus Christi, TX
1:15 pm
 
Performance
"The Perfect Storm"
w/Keith Sykes & Michael Hearne
Port Aransas, TX
 
Thursday April 3
Radio Stop Mandatory FM KCUB
Stephenville, TX
6:00 pm
 
Performance
w/Deryl Dodd & Keith Sykes
9:00 pm
Stephenville, TX
 
Friday April 4
Radio Stop Waco 100
Waco, TX
11:00 am
 
Radio Stop TMTR.net
Waxahachie, TX
1:00 pm
 
Radio Stop KSCH/KSCN
Suphur Springs
3:00 pm
 
 
 
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
July 24th-July 31, 2008
My favorite place in the Caribbean is Isla Mujeres.  We've been going there for 10 years and it gets better every year! The island is only five miles long and 1/2 mile wide. It is seven miles from Cancun but the laid back feel of the island makes it seem a million miles from Cancun.
 
With only four main streets in the town of Isla Mujeres, all the restaurants and shops are within walking distance of any North Beach hotel.  North Beach is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Fishing and snorkeling is also  world class.
 
Rent a golf cart or moped and explore the island, shop in the many quaint shops or spend the day at the beach.  Jax Bar & Grill is located on the beach and will be Island Time's musical headquarters this year.  The LJT group will gather at Jax for acoustic concerts, happy hours and to
watch the breathtaking sunsets!
 
Most people who have  been to Isla Mujeres have a favorite place to stay.  If you've never been Sherry at Third Coast Travel (our new in house travel agency) will be glad to help you find a place that fits your individual preferences.  Isla Mujeres offers a vast array of lodging priced from $40-$300 a night that range from single rooms to 2 bedroom condos
with full kitchens.
 
 
Book your own flight and lodging or Sherry at Third Coast Travel can help you make those arrangements.  You will need a laminate to attend all the LJT activities that will include the acoustic shows, happy hours, sunset parties, beach parties and an "Island Time" souvenir. 
 
7 day laminates are $75
4 & 5 day laminates are $60
3 day laminates are $50.
 
Laminates are on sale now. Call Third Coast Travel at 254.965-4061.  Office hours are 10am-4pm.
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20th Annual Texas Music Festival & Chili Cookoff
April 22-26, 2008
Melody Mountain Ranch
Stephenville, TX  
 
 Limited 4-Day Tickets left!
Must buy 4 day tickets in advance
No 4-Day TX sold at gate
 
The Best Outdoor Texas Music Festival in the state will be celebrating the monumental year #20 this spring.  This long-standing annual spring celebration of original music draws over 29,000 people from across the US and Europe and has gained international recognition for showcasing the most talented singer/songwriters in the nation. 

The 2008 entertainment lineup will include over 35 original songwriters and bands from across the U.S.  including the following bands booked to date:
*Cross Canadian Ragweed  *Randy Rogers
*Reckless Kelly  *Stoney LaRue  *Jason Boland*Chris Knight  *Band of Heathens
*Ray Wylie Hubbard  *Mike McClure
*Max Stalling  *Brandon Ryder  *Johnny Cooper*Tejas Brothers  *Bart Crow  *Deryl Dodd*No Justice  *Wade Bowen  *Richard Leigh*Adam Carroll  *Davin James  *Ed Burleson*Tommy Alverson  *Rusty Wier  *Matt Martindale
*Dedrigners  *Casey Donahew  *Bill Hearne*Mike Hearne  *Josh Gryder  *Susan Gibson*Chuck Pyle  *Keith Sykes  *Joe Pat Hennen*Terri Hendrix  *South Austin Jug Band *Buzz Cason *Roger Creager  *Micahel Martin Murphey *Walt Wilkins  *Owen Temple *Kevin Welch
Click here for most up to date schedule
 
TICKET INFORMATION
Five day tickets are SOLD OUT. A limited number of four day tickets are on sale now. Limited number of  4-Day Tickets left! 4-Day TX will not be sold at the gate. Must buy in advance.
 
An unlimited number of discounted three, two-day and one-day tickets are on sale now.  Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the festival office at 254.968.8505 Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm.   Tickets may also be purchased at ticket outlets.  Click here for list of outlets.
 
Camping Information
 
Call LJT Office (254.968.8505) to purchase a reserved 30x32 site. (dry camping..no water or electricity)
 
Also, new this year is advance discounted price for primitive camping.  These sites are not marked and will be available on a first come first serve basis. By reserving a primitive site in advance you will save $3/night and be guaranteed a place to camp at the festival. 
 
Call 254.968.8505 to reserve a 30x32 site or primitive camping.  Primitive camping may also be purchased online here.  
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For additional information, including complete entertainment schedule, camping on the festival grounds, or chili cook off visit www.larryjoetaylor.com or call the festival office at 254.968.8505. 
LJT's Annual Texas Music Cruise
 
January 4th-11th, 2009
 
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It's time to begin planning for the 9th Annual Texas Music Cruise sailing out of Galveston, TX January 4 th, 2009.  We'll visit three ports...Montego Bay, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands & Cozumel, Mexico.  Matt Martindale will be joining me again, along with many other singer/songwriters. 
 
On Monday, March 3 we will begin booking this trip in house through our brand new travel agency, Third Coast Travel.
 
The cruise features:
*7 nights on the Carnival Conquest
*Complimentary LJT Group Happy Hours
*Cruise T-shirt and Goodie Bag
*Morning Acoustic Shows
*Afternoon Band Show & Pool Party
*Evening Band Shows
*Late Night Open Jam Sessions
*5th Annual LJT Group Texas Hold'em Tournament
 
Prices begin at $498 per person which means you can cruise for less than $75 a day!
Returning Cruisers book by May 1 & deduct $10 per cabin for every cruise you've been on with LJT!
Receive 1 category upgrade with a $250 deposit until May 1!
 
For complete pricing (and to view the special discount offered through May 1) go to the LJT Cruise Website or call Third Coast Travel & ask for Sherry
(254) 965-4061
 
Merchandise 
 
Purchase LJT CDs, TSHIRTS, etc. at the LJT Store.
 
Booking Larry Joe Taylor
 
To book Larry Joe at your venue, special event or house concert contact
Sherry at 254.968.8505
or email