Texas musician Bart Crow talks to Red Dirt Report

Red Dirt Report ^ | January 13, 2010 | Andrew W. Griffin

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WASHINGTON – While there may not be a lot of Texas country musicians playing cities like our Nation’s Capital (save for that Pat Green show I covered here in 2008), your roving Red Dirt Reporter happened to be in “the District” this week when he had a chance to talk to popular Maypearl, Texas native and singer-songwriter Bart Crow.

Writing for The Norman Transcript, your Red Dirt Reporter wrote a piece titled "Bart Crow Band tunes 'promise of good things to come.'" I've liked this guy's work since "Wear My Ring" was released a few years ago on his debut album Finally, helping establish Crow as a solid act on the Texas/Red Dirt music scene.

Crow, who released his third studio album, Heartworn Tragedy, in October, was driving through Waxahachie, Texas, on his way to nearby Dallas, when he spoke to Red Dirt Report.

First off, Crow is a very friendly and nice person. He has a heart for people and is a terrific songwriter. With each album, Crow’s music gets better and better. Plus, he’s got a great band – which includes guitarist Paul Russell, keyboardist David Fralin, bassist Matt Slagle and drummer Brian Smith.

“I’m very proud of the record,” Crow said above the noise of the road. “I think it turned out really nice. I went through a whole lot of trying times in ’08 . My refuge was to write about it and clear my mind. It’s not all heavy, though. There’s some good ol’ fun stuff. It’s been received really well.”