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Texas Roots

© Jim Baines

Texas Roots

Uploaded: February 24, 2008

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Luke Jones Music Hall
U.S. 281 and FM 581
Adamsville, Texas


You can hear "Faded Love," "Waltz Across Texas," and other classic tunes spilling out of the humble tin-sided Luke Jones Music Hall on a Saturday evening in tiny Adamsville. Luke Jones was an auto mechanic-turned-fiddle maker. He made more than 40 before he died at the age of 87. Now his sons, Darrel and Troy Jones, carry on the tradition at the music hall. "It's just the pure stuff," says a neighbor. "They don't dance. They don't drink. They don't smoke." Luke started it all years ago. Well, he died eight years ago, but he dedicated the hall to the community so it would be here forever and ever. No doubt, western swing will be kept alive in Adamsville because of one man's enthusiasm.


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 34.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Dr. Harmeet Singh February 24, 2008

Beautiful lighting and composition.Great capture,Jim. #861979

Deb Koskovich February 24, 2008

Looks like a great place to spend a Saturday evening, Jim. Great representation of Texas -- I believe I'm picking up the strains of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys... #5543275

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 24, 2008

Very cool image and building! Great colors and love the little story! #5543424

Janet Daniel February 24, 2008

What fun! Do they have block parties in the summer?
Terrific image and information, Jim! #5543431

Jim Baines level-classic February 24, 2008

Thanks so much, Y'all!! I was there last night, presented the Jones family an 8 x 10 of the building. They were overcome, as was the crowd. A good time was had by all .. Sure, Deb, the Texas Playboys, Hank Williams ... still going strong! Thank you, Janet, for dropping in .. and thank you too, Shelly, I always appreciate y'alls comments and support!
Jim
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Nadya Johnson February 24, 2008

Great find and great story too, Jim! Beautifully photographed as well. (Don't smoke? Don't dance? Don't drink?! Hm, not the Texas I remember... LOL!) #5543449

Jim Baines level-classic February 24, 2008

Thank you so much, Nadya! Oh yes, a very reserved crowd ... I'd say the ages run between high sixties and low 80s! Very relaxed and conservative!
But such sweet people! Thanks for droppin in! #5543459

Marsha S. Smith February 24, 2008

Sounds like my kind of place. You get to hear real 'Honky Tonk' music without all the honky stuff that usually goes along with it. I love all the Texas lore that you give us, Jim. #5543507

Mike Clime February 24, 2008

I like the colors on this one, Jim! #5545071

Jim Baines level-classic February 24, 2008

Thanks so much, Marhsa. I like the Texas backroads .. but have merely scratched the surface! Thanks a lot, Mike, I appreciate you and Marsha dropping in!
Jim
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Chua Wee Boo February 24, 2008

It was so well captured,Jim! Great job! #5545317

Mary L. Lemley February 24, 2008

Very goodt job...I see winner maybe??? #5545426

Tammy Espino February 24, 2008

Awesome colors, clarity & details :) Georgeous compositon~ #5545731

Tammy Espino February 24, 2008

Awesome colors, clarity & details :) Georgeous compositon~ #5545735

Rhonda Burger February 24, 2008

Again Jim, great image and story. Rhonda #5545793

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 24, 2008

Cool old find Jim, grat colors and comp. #5545800

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 24, 2008

Beautiful colors and country capture Jim!!! #5546396

Cassie L. Woodlee February 24, 2008

What an awesome and cool find Jim, outstanding capture !!!!!! #5546560

Susan Heath February 25, 2008

Splendid capture, Jim. I admire your work along with your excellent descriptions! #5548304

Dianna Hauf February 26, 2008

How fun! I think I would like this place just fine! Great composition, lighting, and color here as well as wonderful description! #5557512

Sue Marshall February 27, 2008

Great capture and colours Jim!
I always enjoy your descriptions. :-) #5562498

Janet Daniel February 29, 2008

Congratulations on this well deserved EP, Jim! #5575153

Sandra R. Alvey February 29, 2008

Outstanding color, texture, and POV on this one Jim! Gorgeous image! #5575266

Irene Colling level-classic March 05, 2008

Another delightful historic building that you captured so well. Excellent photography and effects. #5598783

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