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
City of Victoria Water Disinfection Process Changing Temporarily
According to a news release, just under a month from now (on Thursday, May 1, 2014), the City of Victoria will begin converting its water disinfection process to free chlorine for a period of approximately one (1) month. This is a temporary measure taken at the treatment plant to "improve the quality of water being served to our customers...
Gator Feeding and Program at the Zoo
You're invited to the Gator House at The Texas Zoo every Wednesday and Saturday at noon to learn about these amazing animals, find out what they eat, and see some lligator training in action! (Who knew these beasts could be trained??) The event is included with your zoo gate admission...
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...
Interview Audio: Steve Wariner
In case you missed our live interview this morning--or perhaps want to hear it again--here is the audio from our interview with Grammy® Award winner, Grand Ole Opry member, and all-around nice guy, Steve Wariner. We chatted about what he's been doing for the past few years, including his recent album release, It Ain't All Bad, and his upcoming show on April 5th at Schroeder Hall.
Skeeter’s Looking For A House To Rent
Yes, it's true. My wife Sweetie and I need a house to rent somewhere in or around Victoria, preferably no more than a 20 minute drive into town. We need at least 3 bedrooms and would like to have 2 bathrooms, if possible. We also have 3 dogs (housebroken) and 2 cats (they use a box). We need to move (from El Campo) ASAP!
Skeeter To Interview Steve Wariner
Legendary Country singer/songwriter/Certified Guitar Picker Steve Wariner is coming to Schroeder Hall on Saturday, April 5th. I have the honor of emceeing the show, and I hope you're planning on being there! This Tuesday (4/1/14), I'll be interviewing Steve on KIXS 108. He has a new album, It Ain't All Bad, released in the Fall of 2013, and is out on the road, playing songs from the new collection
Anyone Can Be A Ham!
I've written several posts here about my hobby of amateur radio (aka "ham" radio). It's a hobby for anybody interested in communications (emergency and otherwise), electronics, technology, of just having fun! Age, gender, or having a disability need not keep you from getting your amateur radio license, and joining in on the fun! Take, for example, a third-grader from Lumberton, TX (near
The Great Skeeter Nash Balloon Prank 2010
With this being a "Throwback Thursday," (well, at least on Facebook!), I thought I'd share the video from back in 2010, when my co-workers at the Saga Communications/Jonesboro Radio Group (Jonesboro, Arkansas) played a very zany, whimsical, madcap prank on Yours Truly! This video is truly hilarious!
St. Joseph HS Presents A Musical Fairytale
Don't miss these great performances of A Musical Fairytale, a St. Joseph High School production. Thursday, March 27; Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. Curtain time for all performance is 8:00 p.m. at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N...
Amazing Video: Dogs Can Smell Cancer
We've all heard stories of dogs rescuing lost skiers or hikers, or dogs that bark to alert their families of a fire or intruder in their house. But what some dogs can do--either through training, or their own natural instincts--could quietly save untold lives, and will amaze you!
Keyboarding Basics At Victoria Public Library
Learn or brush up on your keyboarding skills (the typing kind, not the musical kind!) for free at the Victoria Public Library on Thursday, March 27, 2014 starting at 9:30 a.m. Begin Keyboarding teaches you using tutorials demonstrating correct hand position, keystrokes and sequenced lessons...
Grandma Drummer Rocks!
This video is quickly going viral. A sweet-looking elderly lady sits down behind a drum kit in a drum shop, and begins riffing away! This is why you never underestimate our more "seasoned" citizens!