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
Annual Spring Fling Chili Cook-Off
Do you like it HOT?! Your chili, that is! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 31st and don't miss the annual Spring Fling Chili Cook-Off at the Colet Inn Bar & Grill (3023 Camp Colet Rd. in Victoria). Sponsored by VASA Pod (Victoria And Surrounding Areas Chili Organization), the event is a benefit for local charities.
Here is the entry info:
St. Joseph High School Spring Choir Concert
The Choral Music Department of St. Joseph High School will present their 2014 Spring Concert at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Victoria (4102 N Ben Jordan St.) starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature music from the Renaissance, Classical and Romantic historical eras...
Mid Coast Hurricane and Disaster Conference
The 2014 Mid-Coast Hurricane and Disaster Conference will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Victoria Community Center at 2905 East North Street in Victoria, Texas. Doors open and registration for the conference begins at 8:00 am. The conference Welcome starts at 8:45 am. The General Wrap-Up Session ends at 4:30 pm. A Grand Prize Drawing for a gasoline power generator will be held at the end o
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...
Relay For Life Annual Survivor’s Dinner
You're invited to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Victoria County Annual Survivor's Dinner celebrating "100 Years of Saving Lives." The dinner will be held at First English Lutheran Church Hiller Activity Center, 516 N. Main St...
Ventriloquist Nina Conti: Live at the Apollo
I've been fascinated by ventriloquism since I was a kid, watching TV and seeing some of the greatest ventriloquists work their "magic." Now, along comes Nina Conti, with a new "twist" to an old showbiz act! You've gotta see this video!
Going Viral: Letter From New Neighbor Is Fantastic
If you've been following my posts here, you know that Easter weekend was the weekend we finally made our move to a house in Victoria, after having commuted from El Campo (53 miles each way!) for over 1-1/2 years.
The first night we spent in our new house, we were welcomed into our new neighborhood by a nice couple that lives nearby. It was nice to meet them!
However, there is a "welcome to th
Easy DIY: Make An Air Conditioner For About $15!
Wow! This looks cool! (No pun intended...well, okay, maybe a little!) If you're a DIY'er--or are looking for an easy, practical project to get started on your way to becoming one--this looks like just the project! And with summer coming soon, this looks very practical, too! It's an ice-cooled air conditioner made from a 5-gallon paint bucket!
Dave Ramsey: 9 Things to Never Buy at Yard Sales
Do you--or someone you know--scour the newspaper for yard sale ads? Or drive all over town on Saturday mornings, hunting a good deal at a yard/garage sale? While it's true there are often great bargains to be found, according to noted financial expert Dave Ramsey, there are also some items you should NEVER purchase at such sales!
Skeeter Interview: JB of JB & the Moonshine Band
Listen to KIXS 108 Friday morning (4/18) between 9 and 10 a.m. for Skeeter's interview with JB of JB & the Moonshine Band, who will be headlining the entertainment at Jam Fest in downtown Victoria this Saturday, April 19th!
Jam Fest is FREE, with vendors, food and fun for the entire family! The festivities kick off at noon, with the Market Days
Winnebago Goes Retro With New RV’s
My wife and I have often talked about how nice it would be to have an RV of some sort. I kind of like the idea of a travel trailer, as that would allow us to "un-hitch" the pickup truck to drive to somewhere other than where we park the trailer to "camp out." But then, sometimes, I think it would be nice to have a big ol' motorhome! Now, one of the most famous manufacturers of
31 Hilariously Ironic Photos
I came across this collection of hilarious photos, showing how some people just don't see the irony that is right before their very eyes! We all fail on occasion, but when someone else does it, we get to reap the comedic benefits!