Billy Joe Shaver
CD Release/In Store Appearance
Borders Books, Dallas, TX
November 23, 2002

by Tina Canary

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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.

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Billy showing off his new guitar!  
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Billy and Tina
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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. 
 

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Billy with drummer,
Lisa Pankratz

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Billy and Tina

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
son Eddy, and "BJS" in honor of Billy Joe.

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Notice the Texas Flag
and "Honey Chile"

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Initials

 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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