July 1, 2008
Shows/News
Well, once again we've let too long a time go by between updates. Some exciting shows coming up. Playing The Listening Room in Franklin on July 5th at 9pm with Steven Strobel, Robert K. Wolf, and Debra Soule. Should be a blast. Also, another round coming up at the Bluebird Cafe. Playing with Matt Keating, and good buddies Rob Wolf and Paul Harbin on Saturday July 19th at 630pm. In other news, Bill's song When Autumn Leaves recieved an Honorable Mention in the most recent CMT/NSAI Song Contest! There were over 4000 entries, so it's quite a treat to be recognized.
March 1, 2008
Bluebird Shows/The CD/
Hard to believe it's been 4 months since we last updated these pages. Time has just been flying around here. Lots of great shows, and CD's have been flying off the shelves. Thanks to YOU! Thanks for continuing to spread the word. If you would like to help us out by writing a short review of the cd on CDBaby, please click here: https://cdbaby.com/cd/billmaier It only takes a minute, and would be greatly appreciated.
Two big Bluebird shows coming up to tell you about. The first is this coming Wednesday, March 5th at 6pm. Bill is playing in the round with Brett McGuire, Steve Dukes (I Like It, I Love It, Tim McGraw, Bigger Than The Beatles, Joe Diffie) and Terri Calderon. The next BB show after that will be Sunday April 20th. Bill will be playing the Sunday night feature slot, which means a full 45 set with a full band, playing nothing but Maiersongs. More details to follow. Bill has also been moonlighting as lead guitar player for JR and the Roadkill Choir. Those shows are always fun too. The Roadkill Choir will be playing this week at one of the Country Music Radio Seminar (CRS) showcases. Thursday March 6th at 4pm at Crossroads on Broadway, if you happen to be in town. That's all for now. We hope to update the scrapbook with some stories and pics. So check back soon ya'll.
September 1, 2007
THE NEW CD IS HERE! THE NEW CD IS HERE! THE NEW CD IS HERE!
OK, so we're a little excited... It's been a long time coming, baby. TenGallonFat.com is proud to announce the release of the long-awaited, self-titled solo debut CD by Bill Maier. We can't wait for you to hear it. Pick up your copy today. And some copies for your friends too while you're at it! :) 13 songs for only 12 bucks. What a bargain. And free shipping! Plus we're offering big discounts for those buying more than 2 copies! So you can share with your friends. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY NOW!!
August 20, 2007
By now we should realize that things always take longer than they should and stop making promises... The good news is... after a series of snags, snafus and delays the CD is finally at the manufacturer, and it's only a matter of about 10 days before we've got them in hand. We promise. (fingers crossed) In the meantime, we're gonna be gearing up to get a copy into your hands by revamping our store page etc... We need help doing that kind of stuff... which means we're on someone else's schedule, which is the reason for the delay with taking the pre-orders like we promised. As soon as we have the store page ready to go we'll start taking orders. And as soon as the manufacturer sends the CD's to us we'll rush them right out to you. Thanks for your interest. We've had a lot of people inquiring about the cd. Good to know you care! Also we've had a bunch of folks inquiring about hosting house concerts. We've already got at least 2 of those planned. What on earth is a house concert?? Click here for more info.
Last Minute Show Added
This Wednesday evening, Bill will be playing the VFW at 3204 Gallatin Road, Inglewood with Scott Neubert at 7:30 pm. Come on down for a 5 dollar dinner and some good music. What a bargain! Free admission too.
July 30, 2007
New CD finished.
The new cd is finally finished. Goes out to the manufacturer this week. We hope to have copies in hand by around August 15th. You will be able to pre-order your copy here at TenGallonFat.com starting in about a week. Please check back soon for more details on the cd and the CD Release Party.
May 9, 2007
Starting to sound like a broken record over here... Still working on the cd. Another couple of gigs. A new song on the homepage. This time we added a live track from the Bluebird Cafe just to keep things interesting. Hope you enjoy it. Have a nice day and all that stuff...
May 2, 2007
No news is good news!
March 14, 2007
Last second gig announcement... Bill will be playing tomorrow night, Thursday March 15th at the Commodore with Pam Belford (If I Know Me), and with Tom Fedora (Chippin Away). The fun starts at 6pm. After that you won't see any gigs on the calendar for a little while, as Bill concentrates on the finishing touches of the new CD. Check out the latest new mp3 right here on the homepage. Just click on the link on the bottom left of this page to hear Bill's latest and greatest, Consumed By You. We're all looking forward to Tin Pan South here in Nashville. www.TinPanSouth.com Lots of great songwriter shows in town that week. Sure to be lots of fun, as always. From the rumor mill... one of Bill's songs is being considered for use in an upcoming major motion picture. As always, it's a long shot, but maybe if we get enough positive energy flowing it just might happen. So keep your fingers crossed. That's all for now. Be sure to check back soon here at www.TenGallonFat.com for news on the cd release, and info on how to order your advance copy.
January 2007
Happy New Year from everyone here at Ten Gallon Fat!! Wishing all ya'll a FATastic 2007!
Bill is still busy working on the new CD. Blah blah blah. We'll believe it when it's in our cd changer.
A few shows coming up. Check the shows page for details.
Check back soon for some new mp3's.
December 2006
Holiday Message/ Big Show/ CD
Bill Maier sends a message: "Hey Ya'll, Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Festivus!!
Sorry for the long delay since I've checked in on this site, I've been busy recording a bunch of new songs.
Another year draws to a close... My first full year in Nashville. And what a year it's been! I'm very thankful for all the many changes and blessings that have flowed into my life since I've moved here. So many new friends and kindred spirits in this town filled with artists and other happy smiling faces. I'm grateful to have the support and friendship of so many here in the music community. Thanks to all my songwriter friends who have invited me to play in their rounds or to jam with and in their bands. Thanks to all the musicians who have played on my demos and backed me up onstage. A special heartfelt thanks to those of you who have come to support me at my shows. It means alot to me. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!!
For those of you who haven't had a chance to see me play in a while... I have a very special show to tell you about... one you WON"T WANT TO MISS!! Thursday December 14th, I'll be playing a FULL 1 HOUR SET of my original songs at The Commodore Lounge from 6-7PM. More details on the Shows Page. For those of you who are too far to travel, but are with me in spirit... I feel your love. You'll be happy to know that I'll finally be releasing a collection of my songs on cd early in the new year. The songs are all completely recorded, so now there's just the arduous task of mixing and mastering, followed by the cd artwork etc... But we promise to have it done soon!! Best Wishes for a fatastic 2007! A great big cyber hug to ya'll." It's the holidays!! Time to get fat! What better place to do it than here at TenGallonFat.com?!! Check Back soon for new mp3's and details on the upcoming CD release!
September 30, 2006,
King Ranch rocked the house last night at Lyrix. The new rhythm section, featuring drummer Joel Atkins and Gary (Brotherman) Branchaud knocked the socks off the crowd. Frontman Brooks Tucker showed off his vocal chops, while Bill Maier and John Russell provided a powerful one two punch on electric and acoustic guitars and vocals. The enthusiastic late night crowd wouldn't let the band leave the stage without an encore. King Ranch is honored by the presence of Nashville veteran bassist Brotherman, who has played with a who's who in music from (Elvis' sideman) Scotty Moore to Kenny Rogers, to Keith Richards and many more..
August 7, 2006
Busy week. A couple of last minute rounds at The Bluebird and The Commodore. Bill's set at The Pond in Franklin was a success. King Ranch, featuring Bill Maier, Brooks Tucker and John Russell debuted the same night too. You'll be hearing alot more about this band soon. For more info on King Ranch check out www.myspace.com/KingRanchBand More shows coming up too. Check out the shows page.
July 14, 2006
Bill Maier Band Show
This just in... Bill Maier will be playing a full set of original material Saturday July 29th at The Pond in Franklin! Details on the Shows page.
Check out the new tunes on the Music page! Still more coming soon.
May/June 2006
Happy Memorial Day
Summer is here again. My how time flies....
A couple of writers rounds on the calendar. Some new songs up on the music page too. On the news front from Nashville: No cuts yet, but a few of Bill's songs have recently made it into the hands of some of the TOP artists in country music. Keep your fingers crossed. It only takes one to get the ball rolling.
Meanwhile back in NY, the band formerly known as Ten Gallon Fat minus Bill Maier have added a new female lead singer and are getting ready to take the world by storm. You heard it here first.
March 25, 2006
New pics in the scrapbook.
For those of you who have been relentlessly reminding us that we haven't updated the scrapbook in quite some time, we've finally done it. Check out the pics of Bill playing Tootsie's with JR and the Roadkill Choir. Some pics from the recent Kimbro's gig as well. Stop back soon for some new songs and some news on the upcoming cd. Woops. Did we say the upcoming cd? You heard it here first at TenGallonFat.com! NEW scrapbook pics.
March 21, 2006
Legendary Tootsies Orchid Lounge
Bill will be playing four original songs at the legendary Tootsies Orchid Lounge this Friday March 24th at 3:30 pm. He will be backed by John Russell's band who will be playing all afternoon from 2pm-5pm. Thanks to John for including Bill in what should be a fun time. Come on down and start your weekend early with some cool tunes and a few laughs.
You missed a great show at Kimbro's the other night with Buck Brown (Nils Lofgren Band) , John Russell and Bill Maier. A select crowd got a special treat when hit songwriter R.L. Castleman (Forget About It, Alison Krause) came up and played one of his songs.
March 18, 2006
New show added this Saturday night
This just in... Bill will be playing this coming Saturday night in downtown Franklin at Kimbro's Cafe and Pickin Parlor. Come see a great writers round featuring John Russell and Buck Brown and of course Bill Maier. Expect to hear lots of great tunes. John Russell is a great Nashville writer who will keep you laughing with his intelligently written songs. Buck Brown is a great writer and guitar slinger who plays with Nils Lofgren. And Bill Maier will be playing some brand new songs and pulling out a few chestnuts as well. More details on the shows page.
February 7, 2006
Another New Song
We've posted another new song up on the site. It's called Sawdust On The Floor. This high energy rocker has been going over real well at the Nashville writer's nights. Let us know what you think.
February 2, 2006
Happy Ground Hog Day
Happy Holiday from TenGallonFat.com. Of course we're celebrating Groundhog day. He is a HOG you know. LOL. We're cracking ourselves up here. Anywinkle, things are mighty fine here in TenGallonFatland. Bill has just returned from a killer session at Smash Studios with some hep Nashville cats. Them dude's can play. Check out the new rough mix of Shut Up and Fish right here on the home page. It's a very rough mix... we shouldn't even be letting you hear this stuff... we should wait till we finish recording and mixing and then make you buy it on ITunes for a dollar... But we LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for all you loyal folks who keep checking in at the site and reminding us that we haven't updated the scrapbook in a LONG time. We'll get to it soon, we promise.
Lot's of writer's nights coming up. Tin Pan South is coming up the last week in March too. If you've never been to Nashville for Tin Pan, it is a fun week to come. The best of the best songwriters from all over the country are in town that week playing their hit songs usually accompanied by nothing more than an acoustic guitar or keyboard. If you love music, you'll love Tin Pan. So come on down. Come back soon. We'll be posting some more songs on the website soon.
January 21, 2006
Last Minute Show Announcement
TGF is pleased to announce that Bill Maier will be appearing tomorrow as part of a brand new Sunday writers show at the New Nashville Palace. The show starts at 2pm.
The old Nashville Palace stage was home to many a superstar, including Garth, and Hank Jr. etc. etc.. and lots of country stars got their start there including Randy Travis. The owners of Tootsies Lounge are hoping to resurrect the Palace the way they did Tootsies. Come on down and check out the new digs and hear some great music. Details on the shows page.
In other news, the studio is booked, Bill is heading in to cut some tracks at Smash Studios in Nashville. Hear them here first at TenGallonFat.com. Check back in a few weeks.
January 2006
A couple of local writer's rounds coming up on January 25th and February 9th. Check the shows page for details.
We've added a few new MP3's on the music page. Check them out.
Bill Maier is preparing to record a few tracks in a local studio. More new songs coming soon.
Hear them first here at TenGallonFat.com.
December 2005
Happy Holidays from Ten Gallon Fat!
With best wishes for a fat-tastic 2006!
My how time flies. Seems like we were partying like it was 1999 not too long ago.
Bill Maier sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone for their continued support.
The move to Nashville has gone great. Here's hoping for an even better 2006!
Lots of writer's rounds coming up. A few gigs with the band coming up soon too.
We've added a few new MP3's on the music page for your listening enjoyment.
More new songs coming soon.
September 2005
Welcome back to TenGallonFat.com
FAT IS BACK!! After a few months down, the TenGallonFat website is finally back up and running. Somehow the website got lost in the shuffle while we changed web servers, and Bill Maier moved from New York to Nashville, Tennessee. And in that hubub, the entire last year's worth of web entries, (songs, pictures and news) all disappeared into cyberspace. But that's all old news anyway. Here's looking to the future!!
The boys of Ten Gallon Fat are off playing in a few different bands back in NY, while Bill is doing his best to be noticed amongst the throngs of talented songwriters that call Nashville home. After another standout performance at the Sunday night writers round at the Bluebird Cafe, Maier was chosen to play in a "Sunday Best" round on Thursday October 20th. (Detail on the shows page) Ya'll come on down and visit a spell, and come out and watch Bill rock the Bluebird. Ya hear? Maybe you can even crash on his couch!! Lots of new songs hatching. Hear them exclusively at TenGallonFat.com. Check back soon for some new MP3's.
August, 2004
After a six months of flying under the radar, Ten Gallon Fat hit the stage with a new drummer at the C-Note in NYC last Friday. Check out the pictures in the scrapbook.
Also last week, Bill Maier made his debut appearance at the Sunday night writers night at the legendary Bluebird Cafe, in Nashville TN. Check out the bootleg MP3's on the bottom left of this page.
July 19, 2004
Well the summer is flying by as usual. Had a blast in Connecticut last week playing with The Ed Ryan Band, warming up for Felix Cavalierre's Rascals in Downtown Stamford. The old man can still rock. I forgot how many great songs Felix and The Rascals had. It's no wonder they're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
August is almost upon us. I'm looking forward to playing the Bluebird in Nashville on August 1st. I'm even more excited to be finally playing with Ten Gallon Fat again. Our new drummer, Howie will be making his Fat debut with us at The C-Note Friday August 6th. Details on the Shows page. Check back often. More shows to be announced soon.
May/June 2004
Hey all. Thanks for checking out the Ten Gallon Fat website. The band is busy right now auditioning for a new drummer and a multi-instrumentalist. Hopefully we'll be up and playing again soon. Looking forward to a fat-tastic music filled summer.
Plans are in the works for an outdoor musical extravaganza in upstate New York, featuring present and former members of Ten Gallon Fat and liquid children. Details to follow. Also coming up this summer, Bill will be moonlighting with the Ed Ryan Band warming up for Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals at an amphitheater in Connecticut. And of course Bill will also be making his Bluebird Cafe debut on August 1st down in Nashville. Hope to see you soon.
April 4, 2004
It's All Good Cafe, Nashville
Bill will be playing a writers round with his buddy Paul Harbin on April 15th at 9:30 PM, at It's All Good Cafe. Come on down and support local songwriters at this popular Nashville watering hole.
March/April, 2004
Fat Sabbatical
You may have noticed the band has been taking a break, with no upcoming shows on the calendar. Bill is off to Nashville again to write, but promises the band will be back soon, armed with some new songs and a revamped lineup including a new drummer! Longtime cohort Chris Jordan has left the band to pursue a solo project. We wish him well.
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February 2, 2004
Whirlwind Of A Week
A cattle call audition. A Wednesday night writer's show at Nashville's French Quarter. A co-writing appointment with two hours spent trying to fix one line....unsuccessfully! A bumpy flight home to snowy New York. A Friday night acoustic set with Ten Gallon Fat at the always fun C-Note in NYC. A complimentary blurb in Time Out New York Magazine. An email from the recording studio booked weeks ago saying the band has been bumped out of their scheduled sessions by a band from EMI records. A letter in the mailbox with good news of a passed audition and a summer booking at the legendary Bluebird Cafe! What a week!!
January 12, 2004
Upcoming Nashville and NYC shows announced. Details on the shows page.
Happy Holidays from Ten Gallon Fat!
With best wishes for a fat-tastic 2004!
T.G.F. Holiday Party Rocked!
Our holiday party at Delaney's was a blast. Special thanks to Barb, Shirl, and Shirlz Girlz for all their behind the scenes work that helped make the night a blast.
December 2003
The TGF T-Shirts Are Here!
Be the first one on your block with a Ten Gallon Fat T-Shirt. They come in MED, LG, XL, and Ten-Gallon-sized XXXL!! (leave yourself some room to grow into it). Buy one right now with a credit card on the store page , or better yet come on down to our holiday show where we'll be raffling a bunch of them off. They look great! They were designed by Robby McDonnell of 1066 Propaganda who also designed our website.
November 18, 2003
TGF Rocks The Triad
Thanks to all you Fat-fans for coming out on Tuesday night to help us rock the Triad. Details in the scrapbook.
November 9, 2003
Ten Gallon Fat All-Original Showcase
After three months spent working on their upcoming CD, Ten Gallon Fat returns to the stage on Tuesday November 18th, at The Triad. This is one show you won't want to miss. The band is psyched up for their first NYC appearance in ages, and promises a full set of all your Fat-favorites, and a few brand new songs too. See the Shows page for details.
October 13, 2003
Bill Maier Album Release Postponed...AGAIN!
The release of Bill Maier's long awaited solo CD has once again been postponed. Although over 20 tracks have been recorded, and some bootleg CD's have been floating around for months, a decision has been made to shelve the project until after the release of the Ten Gallon Fat CD. The decision is sure to disappoint some long time fans who have been patiently waiting for a new record, but Maier says the decision was made with those fans in mind. "Playing with the band has taken some of the songs to a whole new level. I want people to hear my songs in the best possible light. Sometimes I get lucky and capture the magic of a song playing all the instruments myself. Sometimes just a vocal and an acoustic guitar does the trick. But playing with the band takes some songs to places I could never get to otherwise. I'm very excited to be making a record with Ten Gallon Fat. We're gonna record quickly, and make a live sounding record...not too polished. Hopefully we'll catch some lightning in a bottle."
The band has begun pre-production, and plans to get into the studio shortly.
September 16, 2003
NYC, Mountain Stage Festival
Be sure to catch
Bill Maier's Friday September 19th show at the C-Note (157 Ave. C at 10th St),
his last local appearance until the November 18th TG Fat Triad show. After
the C-Note, Bill heads south to Nashville for a few co-writing appointments,
then on to West Virginia to play in the Mountain
Stage NewSong Festival to be held from September 26-28 on the grounds of
the historic 350-acre Claymont Court estate outside of Charles Town, West Virginia.
Now in its second year, the festival celebrates the spirit of the long-running
'Mountain Stage' syndicated live performance radio program, and showcases some
of the world's best performing songwriters and rising stars in multiple genres,
including folk, country, pop, blues, alternative, roots music and other traditions.
Bill will perform in the Performing Songwriters' Contest, which aims to showcase
some of the best up-and-coming performing songwriters in the land; the grand-prize
song contest winner will perform on Sunday's festival-ending Mountain Stage
broadcast, sharing the bill with a lineup of national and international stars.
September 3, 2003
Triad Show Rescheduled
The Ten Gallon Fat show at Triad has been rescheduled for Tuesday November 18th at 7PM. The band will be showcasing their best original tunes for friends and A&R alike, in one of the coolest rooms in NYC. This is one show you shouldn't miss. If you can't wait till November for your Fat fix, Bill Maier has a few exciting solo acoustic gigs coming up. Details on the Shows page.
New Scrapbook Section Launched
Check out the newest section of our scrapbook. It's called Fans of Fat. It's dedicated to all of you who have been coming out to support us. We will be updating this section regularly with selected candid audience pics snapped by our team of roving photographers.
August 24,2003
Triad Show Postponed
The Ten Gallon Fat Show originally scheduled for October 28th at the Triad in NYC has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for sometime in November. Details to follow. Meanwhile, the show last Friday at The Pour House went great. Check out the pictures in the scrapbook.
August 1, 2003
Ten Gallon Fat wants you!!
Are you a violinist/multi-instrumentalist with killer vocal ability? T.G.F. is searching for a talented full or part-time member, for recording and showcasing.
July 31, 2003
Bookings, bookings, bookings.
Barbara Maier has been busy, busy, busy, booking lots of shows for Bill and the band, including some NYC showcases. See the shows page for details.
Delaneys Pictures
We've posted some pictures from our last gig in the scrapbook. Check them out.
July 20, 2003
Ten Gallon Fat to showcase in NYC.
Plans are in the works for a Manhattan showcase sometime in September or early October. Originally planned for 2004, recent interest from a producer with major label credits has pushed this show to the front burner. Stay tuned for the details here at TenGallonFat.com.
July 12, 2003
CHANGE OF VENUE FOR JULY 18th SHOW!!
Due to a scheduling conflict, the July 18th show will be held at Delaney's in Hicksville at 9:30PM.
July 3, 2003
The Ten Gallon Fat Website officially launches!
It’s chock full of stuff, including the latest news and show information,
music and lyrics to lots of songs, a scrapbook for pictures and memories, a
T.G.F. store, links to some other cool websites, and more. Bill and the band
would like to thank Robby McDonnell of 1066
Propaganda for building our site. Great job, Robby!
July 3, 2003
Fat is back!!
Ten Gallon Fat is back and coming soon to a venue near you.
Check out the shows page for more gig info.