WEST TEXAS MILLIONAIRES SIGN 5 YEAR MULTI- MILLION DOLLAR DEAL WITH THEM SELVES

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"This is one of the biggest recording contracts in Country music history" said West Texas Millionaire front man and financier Dan Simonis. "Even though we've just inked the deal, I'm confident we can pay it back". Its a great day for Texas and the music business coming on the heals of yet another dismal year in record sales across the nation. According to industry spokesman Gary LaForge who was present at the negotiations, the Millionaires will need to produce five albums over the next five years and agree to three world tours. Possibly even traveling out of Texas.

Roger

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Roger, you are the ultimate eclectic lead guitar of retro-western-swing. Let this serve as a compliment to your hard earned efforts in contributing your talents to the West Texas Millionaires,...... in lieu of payment of our recent concerts and record sales.....
Bless you, we have sent a food package in your name......

Obama for West Texas Millionaires

We caught this photo-op while Obama was in Texas back in February, attending a function in Austin. He had his aides come and contact the band for their recent cd and purchased our tour cowboy hat. He proudly sported it around the Texas capitol building to the envy of those attending the Senate Chamber.
We appreciate his support and know that he will keep us Millionaires......Hope.....

We Hit the Big Time!

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Well, it finally happened, the boys got their first interview with the big wigs in New York city and sat down to discuss their previous album and the work they are presently doing in the studio. All were a bit nervous at first, Dan cautiously answering the questions as though they were live grenades, while Roger kept eating off the complementary dish composed of clams and brie, smacking all the while.
Here is a portion of the interview:

“West Texas Town” is a nice breezy ballad that describes the life and benefits of being in a West Texas Town. “Arizona” is a journal logging the wild hazy journey through the great state, set to a spicy tex/mex style rhythm.

When its time to get away for a road trip, “Big Back Seat” should be playing as you get into first gear. The song has that highway fast clip that gets things rolling. But the most popular cut is by far “You maybe right” that showcases the retro-Texas Swing and gives that ramblin man lyrics that can't hold him down. The slide solo is one of my favorites, a bit of David Gilmore in cowboy boots...
The closing tune is a quiet ballad that has the dim spotlight on Dan Simonis, giving a good performance of the contemplative cowboy. Overall a nice compilation of Americana/Country music that makes you want to hit the Texas highways.

Pretty fair review if you ask me. Congratulation boys, it was worth the wait. Next stop: Huffington Post. God help you....

Publicity Announcement: NOT the West Texas Millionaires!

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We have found it necessary to clear up the mix up that some of our fans have encountered when googling to find us on the internet. We try to give our proper website as found on our postcards but still our fan base are misdirected to the above group "Texas Millionaires" which is a barber shop chorus group out of Fort Worth.
Yes, we know that they are aware of us, and have tried to show homage with a barber shop version of "Maybe You're right" (God help us), but really, do you really think you would catch us in smiley face t-shirts under a tux?
And yes there is the issue that they came before us, beginnings go back to 1938 in Tulsa Oklahoma. But even then the jealousy is evident: a Tulsa band calling themselves "Texas Millionaires"....really guys...

So let this public relations announcement serve to clarify that WE are the WEST TEXAS MILLIONAIRES! There can be no equivalent or attempted facsimile.
Thank you for your continued support.

Memorabilia item #2

We are sacrificing this shirt at a reduced price of 200 dollars, just to make it more available to the enormous fan base the Texas Millionaires have accumulated over the years in honor of your support. Let the bidding begin.



This authentic H Bar C shirt is part of the memorabilia of this Legendary Band. Dan Simonis owned and wore this shirt when they were performing their Mid West Tour of America, giving audiences the Americana music that built this nation. This unique shirt is a size 16.

And with the purchase of this fine memorabilia, you get an official West Texas Millionaires post card.

West Texas Millionaires Memorabilia Sale! Item #1

This is the famous West Texas Millionaires western shirt, embroidered in the finest tailoring, that was worn by The West Texas Millionaires lead man Dan Simonis This authentic H Bar C shirt is part of the memorabilia of this Legendary Band. Dan Simonis owned and wore this shirt when they were performing their Mid West Tour of America, giving audiences the Americana music that built this nation. This unique shirt is a size 16.




We are sacrificing this shirt at a reduced price of 200 dollars, just to make it more available to the enormous fan base the Texas Millionaires have accumulated over the years in honor of your support. Let the bidding begin.

Also, with every purchase you get an official West Texas Millionaires post card!

West Texas Millionaires Close Encounter

It was on this day, June 18th, a hot Monday morning in Lubbock. The West Texas Millionaires had just finished a Saturday night performance at the Cotton Club and stayed over Sunday at The Joy Motel.

The boys were getting an early start and wanted something quick to eat, so they stopped by the August pie shop where August T. Moeller was just finishing baking the last batch of pies. He remembers them coming in, because of the fancy cowboy shirts they were wearing and the Cadillac outside. “Yea, I remember them coming in. The leader, Dan, had an apricot pie and his buddy Roger had the usual, cherry. They had their pie and coffee and left.”


They then visited the owner of U.V. Blake on 34th Street where they dropped of what would be their last 45's. He said they thanked him for carrying their record and wished him a nice day. They left Lubbock via Hwy 27 to Amarillo to then connect to Route 66. The last known location of them was when they stopped at Whiting Brothers gas station in New Mexico to get gas and phone ahead to friends in Albuquerque that they were on the way. The time was 4:30 pm.





New Mexico Highway Patrol reported finding a white Cadillac 4 door with “West Texas Millionaires” painted on the tail fins. The Highway Patrol were already responding to a call by residents seeing a “UFO”. The residents had taken this picture:



Sheriff George Wilcox also reported that these craft were seen in the distance from highways, mainly ROUTE 66. He asked “Why would a UFO let itself be seen by hovering near a major interstate? Were the occupants tracking somebody or looking for somebody?”



The Texas millionaires were nowhere to be found at the site of the abandoned vehicle. It still had there music equipment, their stage wardrobe, and acetates of their recent hit record.


So on this day, let us remember the much loved music and spirit of the West Texas Millionaires, who gave us some of the best music this side of the Mississippi. You will be remembered, you will be missed, but you will not be forgotten......