Cat Country's Jim West

2009-12-03T15:15:00.001-07:00

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas from all of us at Cat Country! Thanks for listening!

2009-09-24T10:59:00.004-06:00

Well... we all know who this is? If not, here's a clue; Dancing With The Stars.

This is a photo taken during my DWTS tryout with JH.... needless to say, I didn't make the cut because I really can't dance.

2009-08-17T10:56:00.002-06:00

A few weeks ago, Columbia Recording Artist Josh Thompson was invited by the Band LATIGO to get up and do his current single "Beer On The Table"... here's a picture of the performance from COWBOY's EAST

GOLD's GYM... They Rock!

2009-08-06T09:39:00.002-06:00

My friends at Gold's Gym are hosting a Spin-a-Thon and here's the information - by the way... you don't have to be a member to join in....

Gold's Gym will be hosting a Spin-a-thon to benefit the ADA August 22nd from 8am - 12noon. The event is open to both members and non-members so bring your friends and your enemies. No riding experience necessary. All are welcome to participate but a minimum $25 donation reserves a bike in class and qualifies you to win multiple prizes. The person with the most donations collected wins a free cruiser bike from Bicycle Village.

Members can sign up at the front desk and drop off their $25 donation there to hold a spot in a one-hour block. All additional donations the member collects can be dropped off the day of the ride and the total will be added to the original $25 reservation. All proceeds will be donated to the American Diabetes Association.
Spin-a-Thon Facts:
When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2009Time: 8:00am -12:00noon (a donation of $25 per hour ridden is requested)Where: Golds Gym - Indoor eventWho can be involved? This is a community wide event, anyone can participate (members and non members)Goal: To raise $5,000 for the American Diabetes AssociationPrizes and other goodies: Golds will be giving away a Cruiser bike (courtesy of Bicycle village) to the participant who raises the most money. We will have food and prizes throughout the four hours for all who are involved. Thank you, Perla GethingGolds Gym Briargate(719)548-8400

2009-07-30T09:53:00.002-06:00

Jason Michael Carroll will be in the studio live this afternoon between 4p and 5p - check it out!
Then join us for his show tonight at Cowboys downtown. This is going to be one rockin' show!

2009-07-24T11:25:00.003-06:00

If you're looking for something to do tonight (Friday) come out to Stargazers on Pikes Peak Ave.
LATIGO is playing and its the first Country Band Stargazers has ever had. Stargazers is a nice venue. See ya there...
Also, LATIGO has booked into Cowboys downtown and Cowboys East. Check out the LATIGO Website. It's on a banner at the top of the Cat Country home page.
Thanks!

2009-07-15T14:35:00.001-06:00

See ya at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame today for the acoustic show with Justin Moore and The New Cat Country 95-1

2009-07-09T09:49:00.002-06:00

1st night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo was a lot of fun. Got to see a bunch of rodeo friends we only see a few times a year - lots of rodeo royalty!

Tonight begins the fun again, Rodeo starts at 7pm then for a little fun, heard (yes I meant Heard) on over to COWBOYS night club - either Cowboys Downtown or Cowboys EAST! Cowboys didn't become the CMA (Country Music Association) club of the year by accident - they work hard to ensure EVERYONE has a great experience. Cowboys... no one even comes close to what they have achieved in the world of country music including all the great LIVE music they book into their clubs on a regular basis.

2 great things for you and your friends to get into this Thursday, Friday and Saturday... Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and Cowboys!

COUNTRY MUSIC - Rodeo Week

2009-07-08T11:20:00.003-06:00

The parade last night was really cool - I got to see most of it and the reaction our troops got was humbling.

Of course with the parade it signals RODEO WEEK! Be sure to make it to the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo! Then afterwards, hook it up at a really fun place like Cowboys Downtown or Cowboys East where LIVE music will be playing with LATIGO - the Colorado Country Music Association Band of the Year this Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Of course, the best clubs bring you the best live music and fun - Cowboys will be bringing in Jason Michael Carroll July 30th! Cat Country will be hosting that show so we hope to see you there.

2009-07-02T10:22:00.002-06:00

The 4th of July Weekend... lets remember why were a free nation and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for us.
I'll be hanging out at Cowboys East this weekend and then down to Pueblo Saturday on the river walk for the 4th.
See ya around...

2009-06-23T13:29:00.003-06:00

Been an amazing past few days with Tracy Lawrence doing our Acoustic Cafe at Cowboys East then Springs Spree with MCA recording artist David Nail on Saturday (what a voice) then Catlin & Will on Sunday... a couple of really talented folks. We are hosting CCR at Cowboys downtown Thursday night so we hope to see you there.
During Springs Spree, I was challenged to a human hamster ball race from our night guy, JRod and the gold metal was up for grabs...and I brought the gold home! Speaking of Gold... thanks to working out at Gold's Gym... that helped me win!
Another cool acoustic concert coming up... listen to Cat Country for more details....

2009-06-16T15:50:00.003-06:00

WOW! What a great week we have planned for you!

Tracy Lawrence for a Cat Country exclusive we've put together for you at Cowboys EAST this Thurs 12 noon - Sold out except for some VIP seats.

THEN this weekend is Spring Spree! Free live music both Saturday and Sunday. Columbia recording artists Catlin & Will on Sunday and MCA recording artist David Nail on Saturday!

The band I play in - LATIGO - will on playing on Sunday at 11:30am

THEN we bring Cross Canadian Ragweed in to Cowboys Downtown on the 25th! That show is gonna ROCK!

THEN on the 29th we bring you country hit maker Joe Nichols to The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame for their concert series!

ALSO- it's going to be a George Strait weekend honoring Dad's day Sunday... from the King of Country to the King of your house!

Thanks for listening to Cat Country and while you're on our website - sign up to be a part of the Cat Nation.

2009-06-11T09:35:00.001-06:00

Jrod is just taking Spring Spree too seriously... he has me competing with him in a human hamster ball... I have no idea why he's picking on me but I will WIN that contest!
Please join us at Spring Spree - Memorial Park on the 20th and 21st. Catiln & Will are going to play Saturday at 1:30 and David Nail will play Sunday at 2pm. Both are national touring acts and you may have seen their video's on CMT etc... we're excited that they are going to play for Cat Country listeners for FREE! So make your way to Memorial Park with the family and have some fun in the sun!

2009-06-09T13:05:00.003-06:00

This is the Gold's Gym Logo and not only is this the ultimate place to workout in 1000 miles of Colorado Spring, they are also hosting a car show! I love car shows... I love vintage and new super cool cars too like the new Camero coming in 2010 but that's getting off track... (no pun intended) If you've been to Gold's recently you've seen the silver Corvette parked in front - I really want to take that for a ride and see how fast it will go... but again I'm getting off track...

Here's the details:

Gold's Gym Car Show is THIS Saturday from 10:30am-2:30pm

Go to the car show and if you haven't signed up to be a part of the best gym in town- take a tour of the gym (cinema room is my favorite!) and get signed up with their 1 year anniversary sale meaning $0 enrollment! A few of our other good friends of Cat Country are hosting this great car show event including Car Toys, Famous Dave's... don't forget to check out the silent auction!

On another note:

The band I play in; LATIGO just won 9 awards from the Colorado Country Music Association including Best Band! We'll be rockin' The Carey On Saloon this weekend on Friday and Saturday night! Hope you can make it and bring ear plugs - we're loud!!!!!!!!

That's our picture at the top of the page actually taken by a professional potographer...

WOOHOO!

2009-06-04T23:04:00.001-06:00

The Lost Tralers were rockin' the house at Cowboys last night. A couple of the guys were guest DJ's yesterday and it was a hoot - great guys - great music and a high energy show! Thanks to everyone who got in free before 7pm!

My friend Tracy Lawrence is coming to Cowboys to do an acoustic show and the $5 dollar donation for tickets is a deal plus the proceeds help the little kids in our hometown that have cancer... please help if you can and get a ticket and come to the show on the 18th at Cowboys 12noon...

I've got Joe Nichols coming to do an acoustic show - keep tuned for more details on that! Another very special acoustic show from one of country music's big stars. We ain't messing around as we constantly strive to bring you the best today's country music has to offer in an intimate setting.

Springspree is coming - put it on your calendar the weekend of the 20th and 21st. Food, fun and live entertainment from country new comers MCA recording artist David Nail and Columbia recording artist Catlin & Will.

That's your social dates for June! Thanks for listening to Cat Country and be sure to sign up to be part of the Cat nation to get the advance scoop on cool events we are hosting!

2009-05-26T09:53:00.002-06:00

T-Days was a hoot even with the rain that tried to dampen the events. Trent Tomlinson was GREAT on stage Saturday and I had to cancel the Ely Young Band simply bit was because the rain soaked the stage in water BUT the good news is we are going to bring back the Ely Young Band to Cowboys for a show and we'll let you know about that as soon as we put the details together.

J-Rod had me arrested at T-Days (for charity) be sure to check out his blog and see the pictures.
I could have done without his Bullhorn announcements as they took me off to 'jail' - it was all in good fun!

KEMPO ROCKS!

2009-05-21T14:53:00.002-06:00

Hello everyone and thanks again for checkin' out my blog.

I had a meeting with a new client to Cat Country; it's Kempo Rocks Karate! I was talking with Marty Taylor the head instructor and he's got me interested in taking some classes at their brand new location - 2458 Montebello Square Dr in Colorado Springs - its on Academy north of Union (719-231-3557) this is a lot different from the other Martial Arts I've been involved with in the past. Marty isn't about the MMA and the UFC type ground and pound (which I love to watch) - but his school is more about FAMILY and a solid foundation from which to work from.

Marty and his wife have come up with a great tag line: "Be Strong and Courageous"... if you are a mom looking to get your children involved in sports this summer - try looking at Karate Rocks. You can look at their website at kemporocks.com or email Marty at marty@kemporocks.com
Please tell Marty Jim West of Cat Country sent you!

BAND ALERT!!!!!!!
The band I play in "LATIGO" is playing at the Carey On Saloon this Friday and Saturday Nights. We start at 9pm each evening - come out and see what the buzz is all about with LATIGO.

Thanks gang!

2009-05-18T11:48:00.002-06:00

WOW! the Wild Wild West Fest was a huge success as well as the PBR events for Saturday and Sunday, both events were sold out! And Cat Country was the ONLY country station that was the official voice for the West Fest and the PBR events - but Cat Country was already the official voice for the PBR as well as the PRCA - the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo - Territory Days - Spring Spree and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame! When it comes to All things Professional Cowboy - Cowgirl - PBR events and Rodeos Cat Country is proud to be associated with the great people in the rodeo and PBR worlds.

2009-05-12T14:22:00.003-06:00

Eric Church concert at Cowboys was a hoot! Eric puts on a great show and the crowd was really pumped. This was my second time to meet Eric and still a really humble down to earth regular guy!

Now that Mothers Day is past - time to start thinking about Fathers Day?

All of us at Cat Country is looking forward to Wild Wild West Fest this weekend. Top Bull Riders in the world will be attending the PBR events! This is going to be one great show! See you there!

2009-05-05T10:36:00.003-06:00

Ok, I'm told to let a little insight into my life for you so here goes. I play in a country band and it's called LATIGO. We have been practicing the past several months like we have no lives other than being in a band (after work hours of course). I have to say, this is one of the best bands I've ever been in (honestly) and we've been getting great reviews from some of the places we've been playing.

We haven't really advertised the band yet as we are just getting started but in a few weeks we'll be at the Carey-On-Saloon. LATIGO will also be playing at the Wild West Fest coming up and we've been playing a couple of places in Denver too. I'll post some pictures soon if I can find any cool ones - only Rene Tate (official Cat Country photographer) can really good a good picture of me....!

2009-05-01T10:56:00.002-06:00

We have a great summer planned for Cat Country listeners - Territory Days on the way and Spring Spree too. We'll have some great acts coming for both events. We also have the Summer Concert Series coming to The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame too - Once again some great artist coming for the series. West Fest and the PBR - we have the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo - all of which Cat Country is the official country radio station voice. Need a new AC unit for your home - just click around on the web site some more and I'm sure you'll find lots of interesting contests and events you and your family can attend. Thanks again for listening to Cat Country! We really appreciate it!

2009-04-02T17:19:00.002-06:00

Cat Country is back in Cowboys! We had a great time last night with a couple of new Nashville acts while Tim (the manager) had a big grin... more big news about Cat Country and Cowboys coming soon...please stayed tuned.

Another snow storm coming this Saturday... but does it really matter? Everyone in Colorado still gets around pretty good... snow or not!

Had a question about Alan Jackson's new song "Sissy's Song". He wrote it about his long time housekeeper who was killed on a motorcycle last year. He wrote it for the family and they suggested he put it on his CD.

Always interesting stuff happening at Cat Country - be sure to 'click' around while your here...
Thanks!

I'm Backkkkkkkkkk

2009-03-23T09:07:00.002-06:00

Back from vacation and I got a little bit of a sunburn (tan) in Arizona but it seems to have gone away by the time I got off the airplane! Adam Gregory put on a great show last night at the Carey On Saloon, thanks to everyone who made it to the show and we had an ACM trip winner! this is the second ACM trip we've given away in less than a week! We love taking care of our Cat Country listeners! Alisha and I have been doing the morning show and we received an email from a couple of the guys who are in Iraq who listen to us on-line! Thanks for that and thanks to all in uniform who protect us day in and day out! Last Man Standing tickets for tomorrow....
thanks again for listening

Howdy!

2009-03-13T13:49:00.001-06:00

I'm on vacation till the 20th. Will blog then....

2009-03-02T10:15:00.002-07:00

Went to the Rascal Flatts show and they did a great job - very entertaining and great music. The Pepsi Center was packed and for the encore, everyone waved their cell phone - it has replaced lighters i guess - but it was very cool. I had a chance to meet the guys and they are all very nice people you'd love to live next door to. Their fame has not gone to their heads and it seems they really love their fans.

Pat Green did a great job at the Rose in Denver - he had cancelled his show here in the Springs because of his voice, but he still sounded great. Randy Houser opened for Pat and Randy did a great job too... he's a star just waiting to happen - he has his second single out now and Cat Country is playing it!

I went to a couple of guitar stores in the Denver area on Saturday... I wish there was a Goodwill store for guitars... I mean, a guy can dream... right?

2009-02-13T17:48:00.002-07:00

Well, its Valentines weekend - hopefully you'll be doing something cool with your sweetheart. I'll be practicing with my band "Rock-N-Horse" all weekend as we get ready for our first gig. More on that coming up.

Had a great time with a new country act: Caitlin & Will. They were in the studio with Alisha this afternoon and I got to play guitar with them. I hope Aliaha puts the interview in our Paw'dcast section here on the website.

Don't forget the Super Show and Swap Meet at the Phil Long Expo Center this Sat & Sun.

Most will have Monday off, if you do have a great 3 day weekend!

2009-02-09T11:45:00.002-07:00

So I'm looking for a good car repair person - if you have any good ideals or know someone who is really good at their craft, please let me know. It's for the more modern type import thang... thanks!

We have the Cat Truck re-wrapped and it looks.... well you decide for yourself! I like it because its a one-off and different from any other truck in the world. Check out our website for photos of the new beast!

I'd like to say thanks for the nice people who sit out front of Home Depo on Academy at the little hot dog stand - they were playing Cat Country on their little boom box so I handed her the new new Kenny Chesney CD! I think she was happy....

2009-02-05T14:31:00.002-07:00

I'm in a new country band... finally after several false starts. The name of the band is: Rock-N-Horse. We have been learning new country songs that are currently heard on Cat Country and we've have a nice set of Classic Country songs too. We have some dates booked here in the Springs and Denver, a myspace page and I'll list them here as soon as everything comes together.

Thanks to everyone who has been sending in their email request for The Meow Mix at 5pm. More info here on the website.

After taking a month off from holidays and being under the weather... I've finally been able to get back into Gold's Gym. What a great feeling! If you've been wanting to get back into shape, now is the time to get yourself hooked up! It's really affordable and the best investment in your health! Come and work out with me, I'm there almost every night after I get off the air at 6pm, give me a call 52-88-cat anytime from 3p-6p and let me know you're on your way... I can get you set up for a trial membership if you don't have one already! Just let me know.

MOVIES!

2009-01-26T12:50:00.002-07:00

I guess because of the weather, I've been under it staying at home and catching a few movies. Please let me help you avoid a couple:

Strange Wilderness- a comedy but it's as stupid as it gets. Some funny stuff but I couldn't watch it all.

Pineapple Express - I couldn't watch it all - really weird drug humor.

Burn After Reading - has a great cast but again kinda weird for me and I couldn't watch it all the way through. The previews at the theaters made it seem cool but...

I'll try and get a few more but it seems like a waste of money when the movies are not so good...

Weekend!

2009-01-23T10:15:00.002-07:00

The weekend is upon us and I get to spend it at home! Yuck! I guess I got the cough going around the station so I have DJ McCoy filling in for me today (Friday).

Be sure to listen for the Valentines Day Montage and get qualified for the Big Day and all the cool prizes you can win!

I was at the PBR headquarters this week and what an impressive building. We are looking to partner up with the PBR and we have some exciting events coming. As you may know, Cat Country is already the official radio station for the PRCA and The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and we appreciate the relationships we've forged with these outstanding people.

YeeHaw!

2009-01-20T12:09:00.002-07:00

I finally went to see "Grand Torino" with Clint Eastwood last night. I think i've seen every movie Clint Eastwood has done. In Grand Torino, he also directed it. It didn't end they way I thought but its a great good vs evil movie that seems to work in Hollywood. For us 'car guys' I don't think this movie will spark a lot of interest in the Ford Grand Torino even though they said it was a 429 Cobra Jet - they never showed the engine so I have my doubts if it really was a 429. Interesting to note, the move isn't really about the car at all - or at least a small portion of the move is even spent on the car.
If you like Clint Eastwood, then its a must see.

The new President is now in office and Clear Channel has made massave staff and budget cuts company/world - wide. (Cat Country is owned by Citadel NOT Clear Channel) It seems every business is feeling the crunch and not just media companys.

YeeHaw!

2009-01-16T09:59:00.002-07:00

Wow! The PBR Event last night was awesome! 30 of the 40 Bull Riders were just at the NFR so the show was all first class! Tommy G really knows how to put on an event and we look forward to doing more events with Tommy.

So my cell phone flip lid gets damaged - I go to replace it - while standing in line there is a mom almost yelling at her daughter about her cell phone replacements. I gather by overhearing... that the young lady has had a few replacement phones - but I thought it was funny how people just air out their laundry in public.

New Clint Eastwood movie this weekend - it has a buzz here in the radio station so I guess I gotta go see it so I know what everyone is talking about on Monday!

You don't care about the Super Bowl? No worries, we are planning something for you.
Stay tuned!

2009-01-12T10:12:00.003-07:00

Just got back to the Springs last night and did some flying. Airports are the worst? You gotta wait in line, take your shoes off, get patted down, run to the gate, sit in a narrow seat and and then pay for water or a cola... wow! and now they want you to check your bags and pay extra for that too? I started putting stuff in a plastic Walmart sack... that way they can't charge me for a 'bag' when I'm holding a 'sack"! They don't say anything about paying for a sack!

I was in Arizona and the temp was 72 - then today in the Springs it's snowing! Yeah for Snow.

I got a call today from Rascal Flatts manager and they are booked for Denver! More details coming! I gotta see that show!

Don't forget to join the ONLY station invited to attend the PBR! January 15th 7:30pm.

We're putting together a fun Valentines promotion for you - I know its early to talk about Valentines Day - but how many times have you scrambled at the last minute to find your loved one something SPECIAL?... yeah, I thought so...

2009-01-06T17:50:00.003-07:00

Starting the New Year is always fun - out with the old and in with the new! Then back to the old again!
This is still a great time to get yourself signed up at Gold's Gym and get a new you! The Gold's Gym Ski bus trip was a hoot! Anyone that went can tell you that. All of us who went spent QUALITY time together! YeeHaw!
I'll be out of the office and off the air till next Monday. Taking a little vacation time now that Wingnut and Alisha are back in the studio!
Don't forget to get your tickets to the PBR coming 1/15/09 and listen to Cat Country to win tickets!
Ta ta
JW

2008-12-31T09:26:00.002-07:00

This New Years Eve, please play it safe... I want you back next year as our best Cat Country listener! We have a lot planned for you in 2009 and we all are looking forward to another great year of fresh - new Cat Country favorites! Thanks for making my 2008 a great year and thanks for making Cat Country the most listened to country radio station in the front range!
Jim West

2008-12-29T09:26:00.002-07:00

We made it through Christmas and now on to New Years! Don't forget to join us on the Gold's Gym Ski Bus on 1/3/09. It's going to be a lot of FUN! Call or stop into Gold's Gym and get signed up! Only $65 dollars and you get the bus ride - lift ticket - breakfast - and a shot at a 250 dollar gift certificate! It's a full day of Cat Country fun on the hill. More details on this website.

There's not much time left and seating is limited so..... get-er-done! I'll be going.

2008-12-22T11:22:00.002-07:00

I got a text from Wingnut yesterday - seems like his vacation plan took a turn as his flight was cancelled! I guess due to weather. I really hate a grumpy Wingnut!

I made out like a Bandit at the Secret Santa party here at work... I got a cool picture signed from Robert Conrad (the original Jim West from the Wild Wild West TV show) I have it framed and hung in my office now... I also received a nice Christmas Card from Carrie Underwood - signed, so I put it in a frame too - cool stuff....

I'll be glad when the 'food' part of the holiday's is over - I glad I have a membership to Gold's Gym - it's the only thing saving me from turning into a weather balloon!

I watched Larry the Cable Guy's new DVD "Larry's Christmas". I have no idea who he is trying to appeal to because the show is too adult for children and too stupid for adults... however, there was some funny stuff in it.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-15T10:57:00.002-07:00

It's so cold... "HOW COLD IS IT"? ... it's so cold I have ice on the INSIDE of my car windows!
OK, I know this sounds weird, but driving around on Sunday I noticed ice on my windshield but it wouldn't come off - so I had the great idea I would use my ice scrapper - I didn't know I was going to need it on the inside of mt truck... Now that's cold!

Cat Country staff braved the cold this morning to collect bikes in the Mr. Biggs parking lot. It was -4 this morning and as the sun came up - it warmed up to 12. If this is how the homeless have to live then we all need to be thankful as we sit at our computers in a nice warm room... thanks for stopping by and donating this year. Lots of children are going to be happy this Christmas season thanks to you!

I'm looking forward to spending Christmas in Colorado Springs this year. I hope it snows...

2008-12-11T09:42:00.002-07:00

Spent the afternoon yesterday broadcastin' live from the Black Bear Dinner for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help children. The owner Fay and the crew are some of the best people you will ever come in contact with... real pros's with a great dinner and food that will make your eyeballs pop out! No one walks away hungry at the Black Bear Dinner. When you get the chance, please stop into the Black Bear Dinner and see what I mean... great people, great food! I'm proud they are such great neighbors in our community.

2008-12-01T11:57:00.002-07:00

What a great Thanksgiving week! Too much Food! It's a good thing I have a Gold's Gym membership - this way I get to eat what I want as long as I keep working out. I'm glad I have a head start on the holidays working out already! If you have weight issues - join Gold's!

Funny thing happened this weekend - a friend of my mind (lets call that friend 1) was talking to another friend of mine (lets call that friend 2) and the subject of the weekend Rams football game came up - friend 1 said 'Rams lost' and friend 2 said ...'oh no, I Tivoed the game to watch later". You really gotta be careful these days with Tivo! It was funny...

Have you noticed at the mall how the kiosks sales people are acting like circus carnies? They try to pull you in, especially the cell phone company's. I can't tell you how many of them wanted to know about my cell phone... watch out! Unless you need a cell phone...

We're rolling into the Christmas season full on now - we have lots of things planned for you, so this would be a great time for me to thank you for listening to Cat Country 95.1. Thanks so much for hanging with us...

2008-11-17T11:29:00.002-07:00

There was a lot going on this past weekend on Cat Country. Wingnut had a live broadcat at Appliance Word and Bryan Waters was broadcating live from Quality Inn for Goldman's Too. Alisha was at the new Phil Long Ford Used lot.

I was able to get out and see Tracy Byrd Saturday night. I want to say thanks to Tim the manager for being such a cool Cat! I thought it would be more packed but it's been a while since Tracy Byrd has had a hit single on the radio.

At times it seemed as his band was a little lost on some of the songs - the past couple of times I've seen Tracy Byrd he's had new band members so maybe their still learning some of his tunes. For the encore Tracy stood on the stage for several minutes trying to think of some songs to do - that seemed kind of weird - the band even started a song and Tracy stopped them - that was kind of weird too. The show didn't seem real polished but Tracy was singing great once he got a song started. For an artist who's been doing this as long as he has I guess I expected a little more from him in the entertainer department.

The next Tracy Lawrence show will be in Denver and I'll be making my way up to that show too. He'll be at the Rose.

2008-11-12T11:31:00.002-07:00

If you love Taylor Swift... listen to Cat Country! We start Free Music Monday this Friday afternoon at 5pm with Taylor's new CD "Fearless". Cat Country will have giveaways Saturday and Sunday too leading into Free Music Monday and we'll have CD's to giveaway through Monday Evening with Bryan Waters! This is one of the hottest artists on the planet and you can win her CD before you spend your hard earned money on one...

We're working on giving you the bird! Turkeys that is! It just isn't Thanksgiving without a free turkey! Details on the way...

Military Appreciation Day is coming next Monday at Golden Corral and Cat Country will be there broadcatin' live starting at 5pm on Woodman! Looking forward to seeing our Military enjoying a free meal with Golden Corral and The New Cat Country 95-1!!!

2008-11-10T12:33:00.003-07:00

We have a great new feature starting tonight (11/10) ... Bryan Waters returns to Cat Country and will start at 6pm tonight! Bryan will have giveaways each and every night and hour! Win a CD and more EVERY hour between 6p and 9p - then Live from Nashville, it's GAC Nights starting at 9.

Tell everyone you know nights at Cat Country has turned up the giveaways... win something for yourself, make it a stocking stuffer for Christmas or simply share country music with a friend. Thanks again for listening to Cat Country and now we give you even more reasons to listen longer to your favorite station; Cat Country 95.1 !!!!

2008-11-06T18:14:00.002-07:00

I was lucky to attend a meeting on Ft. Carson today and it was an honor to mingle with our nations finest. There was a yellow sign that looked like a 'School Crossing" or "Deer Crossing" type sign but it had a Tank on it... very cool!

Be sure to listen starting tomorrow (Friday 11/7/08) as Cat Country starts giving away iPod Shuffles from The Mac Superstore at Powers next to JC Penny - please stop in the Mac Superstore and check out all the cool goodies! Nice people at the Mac Superstore. Please support them as they are great neighbors giving Cat Country listeners great deals!

On Monday, we start giving away the new LeeAnn Womack CD called "Call Me Crazy". It has her new single on it "Last Call" and a duet with George Strait and I'll be playing a few cuts from it tomorrow afternoon. We also just started playing George Strait single "River of Love" and it sounds great!

We have some really cool things coming your way in the next few weeks, so thanks for listening to So. Colorado's most listened to Country Radio Station: The New Cat Country 95.1

2008-10-31T13:47:00.002-06:00

Happy Halloween! Please have a safe one - that means NO driving and drinking or letting someone you know who's been drinking behind the wheel of the car. I want you to have fun, but I also want you around with us for a long time! We're going to have a great rest of the year planned for you and 2009 is going to be a lot of fun too!

I had a pleasant surprise today at lunch. I went to Oliver's delicatessen at 6602 A Delmonico Drive up by Cat Country for the first time and when I walked in they were playing Cat Country! Yeah! Thanks to Sharon for being so nice to talk to! A great place for lunch too if you get tired of the Subway thing...

Dodge ball on Saturday (where's the aspirins?) and I've been invited to a bunch of parties on Saturday but honestly, I'm not much for large parties so I think I'll keep it close to home and eat the left over candy from the night before. I think I'll only trick-or-treat at Wingnut's house! He has the best candy... I know because I had to help him carry all the candy bags from Wal-Mart to his car!!!

I have a new contest coming for the afternoon drive home - details forthcoming on the cat country web site!

Thanks for listening, we all appreciate it very much!

2008-10-29T15:50:00.002-06:00

Thanks to The Texas Roadhouse and Kohl's for helping with the PJ Program. Lots of PJ's and books collected for the children, and a special thanks to our Cat Country listeners for donating too! We couldn't do it without you.

We had a real winner in our Million Dollar "Lee Brice" tailgate party! He's in the Army and his name is Jason. He won the contest where 37 other Citadel stations were also involved in (National Contest) and Cat Country had the Local Winner! Jason now gets a Big Screen TV - Grill - A Live performance with Lee brice and some other cool stuff and a chance at 1 million dollars! Thanks to Curb Records for helping us and its cool one of our troops gets the crack at 1 Million dollars! All he has to do is correctly guess the score on a football game of his choice... best of luck Jason!

I have a new contest coming on Monday where you can win free CD's! YeeHaw! Details on the way...

2008-10-24T13:14:00.003-06:00

This is going to be a great weekend! A group of station people from Cat Country is going to the Grisly Rose to see Mark Chesnutt. I'm looking forward to seeing Mark as I haven't seen his show in a few years - since we lived in Beaumont, Texas at the same time. Tracy Byrd and Zona Jones is also a part of the circle of friends.

Then I get to go to Apex Sports and do a live Broadcat from 10a-12n this Saturday morning. Apex Sports is family owned and has been since the 1960's. A great place to buy your motorcycle and needs. I always love looking at all the cool stuff they have and I get to pass on some great deals to cat Country listeners!

Saturday night, I'll be hanging with the guys in the band I'm practicing with - there's still no name yet but we tried out a Drummer last night and I think we'll be able to move forward and be playing out soon. Some of the wives of the band guys are having a Mexican Dinner for the group of us - it should be a lot of fun. These are really great guys and very talented musicians - I have no idea why they want me around...

Sunday should be the day of rest! So I'm gonna hang out on Wingnut's sofa, watch football and make him order pizza!

Be sure to listen Monday for Free Music Monday. Rascall Flatts Greatest Hit's Volume 1 will be up for grabs

2008-10-22T10:48:00.002-06:00

Wow! What a beautiful morning! 10/22/08. The first snow fall of the season, I love it! However I didn't like scraping ice off the windshield this morning! First, I had to find my ice scraper...
In all my excitement of seeing the first snow fall, I forgot that with snow comes ice scraping...
I was quickly reminded when I went outside to start my truck.

I know people who grew up here or have been here many, many years may not want to see snow yet... but having grown up in Arizona, the snow and winter is a magical season for me. It reminds me of the holiday season that is coming up on us rather quickly - these should be happy times filled with great memories or a great time to make new ones.

This will be my first full winter in Colorado Springs. I arrived here this past January so I missed a few months of the beginning of last years winter season.
Now the winter season is officially here, maybe you would like to share your special Chili and cornbread recipe's?

2008-10-20T14:44:00.002-06:00

What a great weekend. I took the day with a friend and went to Woodland Park. The drive up was eye candy because the leaves are turning and dotting the landscape thus making our little community one of the most beautiful places on earth. Funny to think people actually vacation here year round and perhaps many of them would love to live here. I know I'm glad I do.

Recently I've been practicing with a local country band and the plan is to get out and start playing live here locally. I'll keep you posted on how its going and maybe you can make plans to come out and visit with us. The band doesn't have a name yet but if you have any cool suggestions please let me know. There are some really great players in this developing band.

Thanks to everyone who came and got free coffee from our friends at Dutch Bros Coffee new location. 301 East Colorado. Please stop in and get a great product from these super nice people and thanks for the visit when Wingnut and I were broadcattin live last Friday Morning.

I also stopped in over the weekend at one of my favorite places: "Wings Pizza and Things" on Briargate at the King Soopers shopping center. Rebbecca is one of the nicest people you'll meet and the food is the best! They catered one of our live concerts this past summer and they are great to work with. Rebbecca wants to see you for their happy hour after work sometime soon - maybe today!

2008-10-16T11:19:00.003-06:00

This is Flu Shot season... just about all my friends and my co-workers here at the radio station have gotten one. I have never taken a flu shot... my thinking is if all my friends get a flu shot they won't get the flu and then they won't get me sick! Is that wrong?

We're working on a really cool Ski Trip Bus ride for you with my good friends at Golds Gym.
By the way, Golds Gym is the best bunch of people and the best Gym in the COS. I'm in there almost everyday. If you're thinking of getting started on a workout program or just getting back into it, please check out Golds. Tell Julie or Antoinne Jim West sent you. Get a jump on the New Year now!

I'm listening to the new Lee Ann Womack CD that just came in today. I love her voice and Cat Country is playing her new single "Last Call".

Thanks again for checking out my Blog - feel free to write comments - or call me on my show each weekday from 3p-7p.

2008-10-14T09:39:00.004-06:00

Welcome to my first ever 'blog'. Some people ask; why blog? Well, a lot of times I don't have the chance to go into a lot of detail on subjects I touch on during my show on Cat Country from 3p-7p, so my hope is blogging will let me touch on a lot more items and will allow me to spend a little more time talking about some really cool stuff that happens on a daily basis around Cat Country and in the Springs.

At this writing, American Idol Kristy Lee Cook will not preform live at McCabes this Friday the 17th. Kristy Leee Cook has called in sick...

Please check out catcountry951.com often and see all the cool current events Cat Country is involved in.

This past weekend I had a personal tour guide take me to the Greg Francis Big Horn Sheep Habitat to see the big horn's but it was a little cold and windy this past Sunday so I think the sheep were hunkered down somewhere. I saw the Greg Francis Big Horn display that was commissioned by the same gentleman who did the art work you see at the COS airport.
Then there was Queens Canyon - what a breath taking view from the rim. Anyone can hike into the habitat but my tour guide had a key to the gate which made it nice considering how cold and windy it was last Sunday. By the way, Greg Francis did amazing work for Colorado Springs in preserving and working areas of the land and his visions will continue. I know he is missed by many but his work will last forever.

Every time I venture out into the Springs I see some of the most amazing scenery and because we live in an amazing place, the people that live here are a huge part as to why we are so lucky.
Truly, Cat Country listeners are becoming a big family too. I can't thank you enough for hanging with us!