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
Seadrift Boy Scout Barbecue March 1, 2014
The Seadrift Boy Scout Barbecue will be held at the Seadrift Elementary Cafeteria with to-go plates ready at 3 p.m. The dine-in meal service will be from 4-6 p.m. The cake auction will begin at 6 p.m.
Adult tickets: $7 in advance, $7.50 at the door
Children and Seniors: $6 in advance, $6...
The Solution Is The Constitution
How much do you really know about the U.S. Constitution, aka the Law of our Land? Here's a great opportunity to understand this most unique document that forged the foundation for our country, and learn why it is more relevant than ever before today.
‘The Simpsons’ Lego Set Time-Lapse Video
With The LEGO Movie topping the box office charts for--what, three weeks in a row?--I found this video of a woman assembling The Simpsons LEGO house. This time-lapse video shrinks the entire 10-hour project (with 2,523 pieces!) down to just a couple of minutes.
Win With The “Bass-Ackwards Song!”
Think you know your Country music forwards and backwards? If you do, you could be a winner weekday mornings at 8:20 with Skeeter Nash! Listen for the "Bass-Ackwards Song of the Day" clue...it's a portion of a big Country hit song played backwards. If you guess the right song title, you WIN!!
Victoria VFW Burger Night
Victoria Post 4146 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars invites you to VFW Burger Night at VFW Hall: 2001 Lova Drive, every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. And what a deal! Get a juicy burger and chips for just $4.00! Food is available for dine-in or carry-out...
Clogging Class In Hallettsville
Get moving and have fun by taking advantage of the free weekly Clogging Classes at Englein Haus 115 N. Main St. Hallettsville! Clogging class is held every Wednesday from 5-7:00 p.m. Contact: Nancy Braus at 361-798-9295 for more information, then get ready to kick up your heels...
Video: Skeeter Nash Sings “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down”
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, I made my debut as the "official" drummer for the Flag City Opry band in Edna, TX. It is truly an honor to get to play with such a fine group of musicians, and to get to back up all of the great singers and guests on the show! Here is a video of me singing a song that was a hit by the Mavericks back in 1996.
Meet Our New Receptionist!
If you come into the Townsquare Media building (home of KIXS 108, along with our sister stations: 106.9 The Rock, Q-92 and 98.7 Jack FM), you'll see our new Director of First Impressions, (aka receptionist), Rocio Robles! Rocio joined us in recent days, as our previous receptionist, Kim Caballero, has moved over to our Sales department to become an Advertising Account Executive. Her job is a very
Weiner Dog Races!
Don't miss the fun, thrills and excitement of the annual Weiner Dog Races during the Victoria Livestock Show! It all takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at the Victoria Community Center (2905 E. North St.). Registration goes from 12:30-1:30 p...
‘1964…The Tribute’ Friday, Feb. 25th
Editors note: this was published last week with the wrong date indicated for the show. It is, in fact, set for Friday, Feb. 28th. Skeeter regrets the error, and has been 'taken to the woodshed' over it. Thank you.
If you love the music of the Beatles as much as I do, you'll want to be at the Victoria Fine Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 28th for a show that will transport you back to the days of Beatl
Meet Author Ken Woodard
Author Ken Woodard will be signing Tales, Memories, and Other Stuff. The book--written by Ken Woodard and Joe Ekdahl--is a literary variety of short stories, recalling the past. plus informative articles. Ken is also the author of So Long Simpson, Texas, After the Ten O'clock News, Tuffy's Battle, and Luke (e-book only)...
Here Are The 10 Best Places In Texas
Those of us who live in Texas know what a wonderful place it is to be! Even transplants like myself are made to feel welcome, and it hasn't taken me very long to be as proud to call Texas home as if I had been born here! Recently, the Movato Real Estate folks did an extensive study to determine which cities and towns in the Lone Star State are the "best" in which to live. Wanna see how y