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Long Lonesome Highway (Accoustic)

Its great to be home writing some new songs and finishing some old ones. 2012-13 has been a damned good touring year. Big thanks to Kid Rock for letting me join his show for a couple months and to the Supersuckers for letting me join their band for a tour. Headed to up to Aberdeen, WA before Thanksgiving for some actual studio recording and a couple shows. In the meantime, here is a song I wrote for the fans, family, friends, and the boys in the band. Listen closely. – Leroy Virgil | November 2013

Ballad Of 2012 (Aww Hell)

"This one goes out to Eddie Spaghetti who's playing solo at the Lizard Lounge in Wichita tonight."
"$100 recorder, guitar bass and voice, one take, no autotune." - Leroy Virgil
Featuring Metal Marty Chandler on Guitar
Performed and Recorded on 11/26/13

Roadworn And Weary (Eddie Spaghetti / Supersuckers Cover Tune)

Dance Her Home

Me and My Kind

"Just A Shell" from the 2014 release, "LV." 
Just A Shell (L. Bowers / Low Down Home Music / ASCAP)
All instruments: Leon Virgil Bowers

Produced by Leon Virgil Bowers 
Recorded, Engineered, Mixed and Co-Produced by Brian Smith at Oceanside Recording, Aberdeen, WA
Mastered by Bill Raymond

www.hellboundglory.com

Hellbound Glory - "LV" - "Just A Shell"

At the lowest moment of my adult life, my friend and brother Big George Ballentine﻿ came to my side to comfort me and make sure I was okay. In the midst of my angst, anger, sadness, depression, and hopelessness, he handed me a copy of Son Volt's "Trace" and told me to listen to the first song, "Windfall". I did so, and it not only changed my life, but in a way, likely saved my life. The song became my anthem for getting through tough times and moving forward, and I've never been able to listen to it without my eyes welling up with tears. Likewise, I've never been able to sing it before, as doing so would make me weep. However, last week I actually got through a take of it without coming apart emotionally. I thought it only fitting to ask Geo to come play some steel on here with me, and I'm honored that he did. I don't know what would have happened had he not given me that album on that fateful day. 

I dedicate this to all of you who are struggling through a period of loneliness, abrupt change, fear, and uncertainty. May you find an old time country station on the AM, with your feet on the floor, your hands on the wheel, and may the wind take YOUR troubles away. 

Godspeed, 
- J.B. 

J.B. Beverley & Big Geo Ballentine - "Windfall" (Son Volt cover)

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Whiskey On My Breath

Love And Theft - Whiskey On My Breath

I don't know of any other way to heal than through song. 

This is one of the last songs Owen and I sand together. 

R.I.P. Old Friend. You are loved, and will always be missed and remembered. 

"Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory" (Tribute To Owen Mays)

09 A Life Where We Work Out Feat. Ka

Vince Gill - Go Rest High On That Mountain (& Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs)

Reckless Kelly visited the 88.1 KDHX studio in Saint Louis on May 8,2012 for a live in studio performance for Songwriters Showcase. Audio by Dan Kinney. Discover more great media at http://kdhx.org

Reckless Kelly "Wicked Twisted Road" Live at KDHX 5/8/12

Flatland Cavalry is an energetic blend of Country-Folk-Americana. Easy on the ears, Heavy on the heart.