Hometown: Fresno, CA (where it all started at a 5,000 watt radio station). Birthday: August 15. Sign: Neon. Marital Status: Married to Sweetie Nash. Pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats. Favorite Artist: I’m really not into art. Favorite All-Time CD: The one that paid the highest interest rate. Oh, wait…you mean music? The Pilgrim by Marty Stuart. It's a masterpiece. Favorite Song Lyric: “I’ll be somewhere down in Texas, if you’re looking for me…” First Concert Attended: The Edgar Winter Group w/Bad Company opening, 1974. Yeah…I’m old. So? Favorite Food: Anything Italian (my wife says she could put red sauce on an old shoe and I’d probably eat it!), but Mexican runs a close second. Favorite Local Restaurant: Let me try a few, and I’ll report back. Favorite Local Hangout: Wherever there’s good, LIVE Country music! Favorite Actor: Kelsey Grammar. Favorite Movie: That Thing You Do! Favorite TV Show: It used to be 24, but lately it’s been Touch and The Voice. Favorite Sports Team: The Sugar Land Skeeters. Favorite Website: Facebook, where I spend entirely too much time! Nickname Growing Up: Isn’t “Skeeter” enough of a nickname? People Would Be Shocked If They Knew: I was a founding member of the (original) Boy Howdy Band! Hobbies: I’m a licensed amateur radio operator (General class, call sign: N5ASH); I’m also a singing drummer and award-winning songwriter!
Skeeter Nash
Victoria Chamber Newcomers’ Social
If you've recently moved to the Crossroads area, The Victoria Chamber of Commerce invites you to their upcoming Newcomers' Social events. The first one takes place on Thursday, May 8th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Zoo (110 Memorial Drive, inside Riverside Park.
The Birthday Board
Just in case you didn't know, we take your calls weekday mornings for our daily KIXS 108 Birthday Board, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A. If someone you know is celebrating a birthday, be sure to call Skeeter at (361) 573-0108, and let him record your birthday greeting. You can start calling anytime after 6:30am, and we play back the greetings at around 7:40am.
Things I Learned From My Latest Move
Many thousands of our loyal blog readers have been following the saga of my move from El Campo to Victoria over the past few weeks. Thanks to all of you for your kind words, advice and encouragement. Here are a few things I learned from this latest "adventure in moving."
Mother’s Day 1976
The last "real" Mother's Day I had was in 1976. That's because around the Spring of that year, my Mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. Not nearly as much information was available then as there is now; and such screening procedures as colonoscopies weren't available on a widespread basis. So, by the time she realized something was wrong, and surgery was done to try to remove the cancerou
Tech Basics: Intro to Microsoft Office
This free class at the Victoria Public Library will introduce commonly-used features in Microsoft Office 2007. It will include an overview of the ribbon common to all Microsoft Office Programs. Exercises include creating a document, changing the document format, and saving and printing the document...
Brown Bag Book Group at the Library Every 1st Wednesday
The Brown Bag Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Bronte Room at the Victoria Public Library, and you're invited! Light refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere make for a nice, enjoyable way to spend your lunch hour...
Otter Training at the Texas Zoo
Playful, intelligent creatures makes otter training fun for Texas Zoo personnel and the otters. Come by and see some amazing feats of agility these cool critters do as well as learn why training is important. Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:00 p.m.
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MMMmmm…Steak!
Got a hankerin' for a juicy cut of beef? Then don't miss American Legion Steak Night, Friday, May 2nd at the American Legion Hall, 1402 E. Santa Rosa St. in Victoria! The event starts at 5:30 p.m., and is open to anyone who would like to attend. Enjoy a full meal of steak, salad, baked potatoes and desserts.
Skeeter’s Pic of the Week
I don't know about your relatives, but I don't believe any of mine need to be "fixed."
This is funny, I don't care who y'are!
Science: Guitar Players’ Brains Are Actually Different
I've been a professional musician (singing drummer) since I was 16 years old. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of sharing stages with some wonderfully talented musicians. Now, some musicians are flaky, some are temperamental, and some have rather inflated egos; but most have been good folks, overall. Fairly early in my musical career, I formed the opinion that lead guitar players are just &qu
Theatre Victoria Presents “Mama Won’t Fly”
Theatre Victoria invites you to their stage production of Mama Won't Fly. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 1-3. Curtain time each evening is 7:30 p.m. at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.
An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. S
Powerful Video: Mayflower, AR Man Saves Injured Girl
This video will put a lump in your throat! After tornadoes ripped through Mayflower, Arkansas (near Little Rock) on Sunday night, neighbors jumped in to help with rescue and recovery efforts. This video shows Mayflower resident Nick Naylor's rescue of a severely-injured 4-year-old girl, and an interview where he tells what happened that night.