TBone – 21st Century Englishman and The Legend Of Rooster The Lawman

by Shannon Ross

Wow, when I received the package containing two CDs from TBone, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. But when I listened to each, I just cranked up the volume and held on for the ride.

“TBone and his band are definitely in a class of their own, not necessarily country, and yet I can see him performing at the Grand Ole Opry anytime. TBone is a serious songwriter as well as comedian. He has been on the music scene since he was a teenager and forty years later still enjoys writing and performing what can only be described as a different country sound.

21st Century Englishmen is another creation from ‘TBone’ that will keep you tapping your foot and singing along. His sound is reminiscent of ‘Hank Williams Sr.’with a very high mellow voice. “He’s a country lovin man” straight out of the lyrics to his song ‘TBone Boogie’that is drum heavy. ‘Body & Mind’ reminds me of something off the soundtrack from ‘Urban Cowboy’ with his mellow vocals and stirring harmonies. I love the fact that he still uses a mandolin. This instrument is such a strong sound that everyone seems to forget about. His use of it creates a sound in his music that is all its own. This is an easy listen that you will get lost in.

The Legend of Rooster the Lawman was a riot. His comedy takes me back to days of ‘Ray Stevens’ with the lyrics that I could just laugh all day at. A must listen on this latest comedy cd is ‘Aargh!! (not a boy named sue!)’. No folks he’s not making fun of Johnny Cash, you have to hear it to enjoy it. He loves to tell stories through his music. I can imagine everyone he came in contact with while writing the lyrics to this cd has a part in his songs. Each person has their own place in ‘TBone’ history.

“Chris Jones AKA TBone and his band have made several visits to the Grand Ole Opry in Glasgow and also the Welsh International Motorcycle Show. He is beloved fixture on the British entertainment scene. You will enjoy his lyrics and vocals throughout his music. Writing music and comedy is definitely his passion and comes through clearly on the CDs. I have to say that you when you listen, make sure you listen all the way through - give the music a chance to really leak down into your bones. He has a sound all his own, but it is one that I enjoyed.

For more information on TBone or to buy his music visit http://www.tbonejones.co.uk