Galactic Cowboys reunite for three TX shows

I've been waiting for a GC reunion for a long time and it's gonna happen but only three shows in TX. I hope it works out so they can add a show in CA.

GALACTIC COWBOYS To Reunite For Three Texas Performances - June 22, 2009

GALACTIC COWBOYS, the heavy-hitting Houston, Texas band responsible for such classic albums as "Space In Your Face", "Machine Fish", and "At the End of the Day", will reunite this August for three concert performances only in the group's home state — in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. GALACTIC COWBOYS' classic lineup of Monty Colvin (bass), Alan Doss (drums), Ben Huggins (vocals), and Wally Farkas (guitar) will hit the stage on August 13, August 14 and August 15. The Houston show has just been booked and announced for Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Warehouse Live (813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston, TX 77003). More information may be found by contacting the venue at (713) 225-5483. The band is currently booking the remaining shows in Dallas and Austin. Details for these two nights will be forthcoming. Commented Colvin: "[It's] something we have talked about on and off over the years and now is the first time all of our schedules coincide to be able to do this. It's going to be a lot of fun and we are really looking forward to reconnecting with the fans that have been asking about this ever since we broke up." GALACTIC COWBOYS released its debut album on Geffen Records back in 1991 on an unsuspecting public, combining progressive metal with a style of vocals influenced by THE BEATLES and the heavy playing style of thrash bands such as ANTHRAX. They have been described as "possibly the most melodic metal band ever." The band called it quits in 2000 after a string of well-received albums on Metal Blade, a loyal cult following and years of successful tours with bands such as KING'S X, ANTHRAX, and DREAM THEATER. For more information, visit www.galacticcowboys.com.

If you live in TX and you like the band you better go because this might be your only chance.

Completely random question: Is Wally Farkas of the Galactic Cowboys related to Larry Farkas of Vengeance Rising/Die Happy fame? I've always wondered.

I'll definetly be at the DFW show. I seem to remember reading that he was not related to Larry.

There is a FAQ section on the Galactic Cowboys website. The question is addressed, and the answer is that the two Farkases are unrelated.

Austin!

Man I wish I lived nearby. If I had the time and money I'd seriously consider a road trip.

Fat Freddy wrote:

Completely random question: Is Wally Farkas of the Galactic Cowboys related to Larry Farkas of Vengeance Rising/Die Happy fame? I've always wondered.

If you go back far enough, I'll bet they're related.

Svengo wrote:

Man I wish I lived nearby. If I had the time and money I'd seriously consider a road trip.

Me too! Unfortunately, Ohio is a bit far away and school starts about then (I'm a teacher).

Louder wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

Completely random question: Is Wally Farkas of the Galactic Cowboys related to Larry Farkas of Vengeance Rising/Die Happy fame? I've always wondered.

If you go back far enough, I'll bet they're related.

Isn't everyone?

Troublezone wrote:

If you live in TX and you like the band you better go because this might be your only chance.

Man, I loved the Galactic Cowboys!

If you live in Texas or close enough to attend, your lucky.

Woo hoo! I'm a Metal student!

This is awesome news. I can confirm it as true, Chris Howell of the band Galea and formerly of Tellus sent me an email to say they were going to open these dates!

I'm so so so so so happy that they're coming back. Hopefully they really enjoy it a lot and decide to make more albums. I actually started liking them right when their last album was being released so I never even got a chance to see them live, or get excited over a new release!

I hope things go extremely well and they decide to stick together and make more music. If I were anywhere NEAR there I'd go. I live in Illinois and I can't really afford to drive halfway across the country to go see them.

Either way, I hope they stay together, as that'd be amazingly fantastic.

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! I sure as hell hope I can take that day off because as soon as I can get a ticket I'm going to get one.

The Houston and Dallas Shows have been confirmed and advance tickets are on sell now. Still awaiting for the Austin show to be confirmed!

Got my ticket and my manager says he can switch the day with one of my days off. Looking forward to this one.

Saw them in '96 and they were awesome!!!

Went to Dallas Last night and saw them and all I can say is WOW! They played over 20 songs from their complete catalog. They even brought Dane Sonnier back for these shows.

If you can get to Austin Texas tonight or Houston Texas tomorrow and you are a fan of the Galactic Cowboys you owe it to yourself to go and see them!

Tonight! I WILL be there.

detuned wrote:

Tonight! I WILL be there.

Sweet, you are in for a hellva good time!

325ad wrote:

When to Dallas Last night and saw them and all I can say is WOW! They played over 20 songs from their complete catalog. They even brought Dane Sonnier back for these shows.

If you can get to Austin Texas tonight or Houston Texas tomorrow and you are a fan of the Galactic Cowboys you owe it to yourself to go and see them!

Awesome weren't they!

I had a chance to meet, Alan, Wally and Ben but I didn't recognize them (Wally was clean shaven-Ben's hair is twice as long as it used to be, plus I couldn't quite remember what he looked like-as for Alan, I definatly didnt' remember what he looked like). When I saw them on stage I was pissed off at myself for wasting an opportunity. I will give a review when I have time, but I only got a total of 3 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours. I have pictures and will say what I can about the opening acts (all put on decent performances but nothing even comming close to the Cowboys).

DallasBlack wrote:

325ad wrote:

When to Dallas Last night and saw them and all I can say is WOW! They played over 20 songs from their complete catalog. They even brought Dane Sonnier back for these shows.

If you can get to Austin Texas tonight or Houston Texas tomorrow and you are a fan of the Galactic Cowboys you owe it to yourself to go and see them!

Awesome weren't they!

I had a chance to meet, Allen, Wally and Ben but I didn't recognize them (Wally was clean shaven-Ben's hair is twice as long as it used to be, plus I couldn't quite remember what he looked like-as for Allen, I definatly didnt' remember what he looked like). When I saw them on stage I was pissed off at myself for wasting an opportunity. I will give a review when I have time, but I only got a total of 3 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours. I have pictures and will say what I can about the opening acts (all put on decent performances but nothing even comming close to the Cowboys).

Which guy were you? I was right in front of Wally in the White Atomic Opera T-shirt!

325ad wrote:

DallasBlack wrote:

325ad wrote:

When to Dallas Last night and saw them and all I can say is WOW! They played over 20 songs from their complete catalog. They even brought Dane Sonnier back for these shows.

If you can get to Austin Texas tonight or Houston Texas tomorrow and you are a fan of the Galactic Cowboys you owe it to yourself to go and see them!

Awesome weren't they!

I had a chance to meet, Allen, Wally and Ben but I didn't recognize them (Wally was clean shaven-Ben's hair is twice as long as it used to be, plus I couldn't quite remember what he looked like-as for Allen, I definatly didnt' remember what he looked like). When I saw them on stage I was pissed off at myself for wasting an opportunity. I will give a review when I have time, but I only got a total of 3 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours. I have pictures and will say what I can about the opening acts (all put on decent performances but nothing even comming close to the Cowboys).

Which guy were you? I was right in front of Wally in the White Atomic Opera T-shirt!

I was the blonde guy with shoulder length hair standing left of center headbanging w/ vigor and taking a lot of pictures (I know there were plenty of people doing that but I kept doing double and triple takes-damn camera took too long to flash multiple times.

DallasBlack wrote:

325ad wrote:

DallasBlack wrote:

325ad wrote:

When to Dallas Last night and saw them and all I can say is WOW! They played over 20 songs from their complete catalog. They even brought Dane Sonnier back for these shows.

If you can get to Austin Texas tonight or Houston Texas tomorrow and you are a fan of the Galactic Cowboys you owe it to yourself to go and see them!

Awesome weren't they!


I had a chance to meet, Allen, Wally and Ben but I didn't recognize them (Wally was clean shaven-Ben's hair is twice as long as it used to be, plus I couldn't quite remember what he looked like-as for Allen, I definatly didnt' remember what he looked like). When I saw them on stage I was pissed off at myself for wasting an opportunity. I will give a review when I have time, but I only got a total of 3 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours. I have pictures and will say what I can about the opening acts (all put on decent performances but nothing even comming close to the Cowboys).

Which guy were you? I was right in front of Wally in the White Atomic Opera T-shirt!

I was the blonde guy with shoulder length hair standing left of center headbanging w/ vigor and taking a lot of pictures (I know there were plenty of people doing that but I kept doing double and triple takes-damn camera took too long to flash multiple times.

Man I hate it when that happens. Did you have band or a logo shirt on I am trying to picture you, I hate that I missed the opportunity to meet a fellow Metal Board Friend.