MUSIC

Goode's Armadillo Palace is proud to welcome Tommy Alverson. 

Tommy Alverson has long been a dynamic fixture on the Texas music scene and respected by all whom cross his path. He has received abundant radio airplay with his hit single "Una Mas Cerveza" and continues to expand his loyal fan base throughout Texas, as well as over seas with his songwriting and soulful performances. Whether he's on a stool solo or with a full band, his talent shines through in every note he sings and plays.

Alverson has shared the stage with Texas legends Willie Nelson, Johnny Bush, Johnny Gimble, Leon Rausch, Clay Blaker, Gary P. Nunn, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Radney Foster, Steven Fromholz, as well as the new outlaws, Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Charlie Robison, Cory Morrow, Dale Watson, and nationally renowned singer/songwriter, Jim Lauderdale.

His discography includes Texasongs, (a compilation of his first two cassette releases) From The Heart Of Hill County and Always In My Heart, Live at Ozona, produced by legendary producer Phil York, Me On The Jukebox, co-produced by Alverson and Lloyd Maines (contains the hit "Una Mas Cerveza"), Alive And Pickin which was recorded live at the historic Chatauqua Auditorium in Waxahachie, Texas.

Also, Alverson's "Hill Country Here I Come" is featured on the 2001 release Texas Road Trip compilation (Compadre Records). His latest release is Heroes and Friends on Smith Music and is dedicated to the memory of the late Rick Smith.

Among many accolades, Alverson and the band were picked out of all the talent in Texas along with 19 other acts for the Miller Lite -True to Texas campaign in 2000. Alverson has been featured in radio and TV commercials for Dairy Queen, Miller Lite, and Texana Grill. Alverson was also voted The Terry Award's Entertainer Of The Year in 2000.

Tommy’s band consists of long time steel and dobro player, Ray Austin, Rockin Ron Thompson, drums, Jerry Abrams, bass and vocals, and Thurston Selby, fiddle and vocals. The latest cd Heroes and Friends includes the hit “Maybe in Mexico” and several guest artists such as Rusty Wier, Gary P. Nunn, Jerry Max Lane, Leon Rausch, Ed Burleson, Brian Burns, Mike Graham, Davin James and the lovely Heather Morgan.