Billy Joe Shaver
CD Release/In Store Appearance
Borders Books, Dallas, TX
November 23, 2002
by Tina Canary
Inside the bookstore, Billy Joe with band members Bobby Brown
and Jamie Hartford.
On the side lines but not pictured were Brad Fordham, Lisa Pankratz and tour
manager/bus driver Jerry.
I arrived with my boyfriend Scott Mensing and good friend Carolyn
Mixon.
Set list: Hold on to Yours, Freedom's Child, Good 'Ol U.S.A., Corsicana Daily Sun, That's What She Said Last Night, Magnolia Mother's Love, and Merry Christmas To You. All from his new Album.
![]() Billy showing off his new guitar! |
![]() Billy and Tina |
![]() Billy notices for the first time there is a Texas Flag inlayed he had to put his glasses on to see it, it overjoyed him. |
| Compadre Records and Pawless
Guitars presents Billy Joe with special "Honey Chile" guitar.
The "Honey Chile" guitar is a hand-crafted miniature-style
guitar made with Honey Mesquite and Coco bola bindings.
The fret board is complete with the letter "B" in honor of
his late wife Brenda, the letter "E" in honor of his late |
![]() Notice the Texas Flag and "Honey Chile" |
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| This is not
to be compared to a Baby Taylor or something similar. This is built like
the big dreadnaughts. Serious dovetail neck/body joint, etc. and
it includes a Fishman Matrix pickup system. Fans can order this guitar directly from Vince Pawless at Pawless Guitars (www.pawless.com) for $2200. |
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