Stuff and things

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)

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Hurricane

POSSESSED BY PAUL JAMES - Hurricane

Kendall Street Company's debut EP was recorded at Blue Sprocket Sound in Harrisonburg, Virginia in March, 2014 and is due for a hard-copy release (including a fourth bonus track) in the late summer.

Cars

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

Thief And A Liar

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)

This track is from the album Brighter Every Day and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/troutsteakrevival23

Brighter Every Day

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)

I found my love in the cold of the great white north...

Ghost of Paul Revere - San Antone

Selected tracks from "Pray For Rain", "Preach 'Em Now" and a few live in studio takes. Enjoy!

Cold Canary Gas Light

Trampled By Turtles performs live at 88.1 KDHX in St. Louis. Recorded December 17th, 2011. Hosted by Keith Dudding. Sound by Aaron Ruby and Drew Freiberger. Discover more great music at http://kdhx.org.

Trampled By Turtles: "Victory" Live at KDHX 12/17/11

Rough Johns

"I love touring with John Craigie. He shows up with a guitar and a backpack, and is ready to crash on any couch. I hope this version of 'I Wrote Mr. Tambourine Man' captures even a fraction of the fun that we have on tour together!” ~ Jack Johnson

Proceeds from the song will benefit Jack Johnson’s All At Once charity.

Shovels and Rope: Boxcar

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