Born in Taft, Texas, LaRue actually spent the majority of his adolescence north of the Red River, where he was raised in Southeastern Oklahoma . He never really pictured himself doing anything else but making good music, so LaRue eventually made his way to the state’s Red Dirt hotbed of Stillwater, where he began to develop his individualized style from a widespread range of influences.
From Willie Nelson to Ray Charles, to The Grateful Dead and Kris Kristofferson, LaRue’s emerging style impressively blends varied elements of country, blues, and soulful rock into cohesive, vocal driven performances. His abilities earned the immediate respect of then “up and coming” peers including Cody Canada, Mike McClure, Jason Boland, and other cohorts of the revitalizing Texas and Red Dirt circuits (now electrifying audiences nationwide.)
In 2002, both fans and industry took good notice of LaRue after he spearheaded The Organic Boogie Band and released ”Downtown,” which was recorded in private sessions at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa and mixed in a trailer on the side of a cliff in Bartlesville,OK. It was just the beginning, as the debut cemented LaRue’s following and inspired a move to New Braunfels, Texas, where a vibrant music community and a persistent touring schedule spawned a vast response.
Fans anxiously awaited the August 2005 release of Stoney LaRue-the Red Dirt Album, which hit the Billboard sales charts in its debut week. A far cry from the mixing trailer on the cliff, The Red Dirt Album was recorded with a tight circle of players and professionals in a studio setting. The record was a pinnacle effort for LaRue and has inarguably established his triple threat status as a truly gifted vocalist, player, and performer.
Armed with golden ear musicianship, an amusing wit, and soulful magnetism, LaRue’s shows are infused with an uplifting quality, a cathartic barroom brand of spirituality, where venues are complimented for good bar “feng shui,” and where time and dimension can be traversed via emotive lyrics and melodic riffs. A charismatic performer, LaRue’s flawless vocals can draw a crowd to a open mouth level of sonic mesmerization, and next have them singing “Forever Young” so loudly that you can’t hear anything else.
At 28 years old, Stoney LaRue now performs close to 300 dates a year at top festivals and venues across the nation and even the Caribbean, sharing bills with renowned acts like Lee Ann Womack, Gary Allan,Dierks Bentley, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Radney Foster, and others. With a newly assembled band that includes Jeremy Bryant (drums), Jesse Fritz (bass), Rodney Pyeatt (guitar), and Steve Littleton (keys), Stoney LaRue is poised for his upcoming addition to the famed Live at Billy Bob’s series and even greater horizons to come.
The music is undeniably inside of Stoney LaRue, but he’s the type of artist that doesn’t HAVE to point it out to you, his belief in the music is strong enough that it just powers through transparently. Stoney LaRue is not trying to be anybody but the artist that he is, and his sincerity just seeps out, spills off the stage, and overtakes any room.
Travelin
Stoney LaRue Lyrics
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Even at the sound of a slammin' door.
You never like to weather the storm.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
If the skies gonna fall, let it fall on me.
You can take your shelter where your shelter be.
You never walked with a travelin' kind, babe.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
You talk about your point of view,
When you never wore out your walkin' shoes.
Maybe there's no place for you, but your side of town.
This whole world it's got corners babe.
Just drive it on out on this interstate.
You never held no chance to take.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.
But the apple never swam in the deep blue sea.
Yeah, maybe your just not a lot like me.
You never walked with a travelin' kind babe.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
Stoney LaRue's "Travelin' Kind" is a song about a free-spirited individual who enjoys living life on the road, exploring new corners of the world, and never settling in one place for too long. The song's narrator addresses a person in their life who seems to be stuck in one place and never ventures out of their comfort zone. The first verse speaks to how this person fails to look up and notice the beauty around them anymore, not even when a door slams or a storm comes. They are content to stay put and not take on any challenges in life.
The chorus repeats the line "You never walked with a travelin' kind," pointing out that this person has never experienced the thrill of hitting the open road and seeing where it takes them. The singer declares that they are willing to face any storm, any hardship, as long as they get to experience the freedom of the road. The second verse calls out the person's lack of adventurous spirit, pointing out that they talk about their opinions and perspective without ever truly exploring the world themselves. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that some people are simply not cut out for a nomadic lifestyle, but that they themselves will always remain a "travelin' kind."
Line by Line Meaning
You never seem to look up anymore.
You have lost your sense of wonder and curiosity, always keeping your head down.
Even at the sound of a slammin' door.
You have become numb to loud noises and sudden movements that used to grab your attention.
You never like to weather the storm.
You prefer to avoid difficult or challenging situations, never daring to step out of your comfort zone.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
You have never experienced the thrill of exploration and adventure, always staying within familiar surroundings.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
You have missed out on the joy of meeting new people, seeing new places, and trying new things.
If the skies gonna fall, let it fall on me.
You are willing to face the consequences of your choices and actions, even if they lead to hardship or failure.
You can take your shelter where your shelter be.
You prefer to hide from life's challenges, seeking safety and security above all else.
I'll stand out in the open where I can see.
You are willing to face the unknown and take risks, embracing the uncertainty and the opportunity for growth it brings.
You never walked with a travelin' kind, babe.
You have missed out on the adventure and excitement that comes with exploring new places and meeting new people.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
You have never experienced the freedom and sense of liberation that comes with striking out on your own.
You talk about your point of view,
You have strong opinions about the world, but you lack the experience to fully understand its complexities.
When you never wore out your walkin' shoes.
You have not traveled enough to truly appreciate the diversity of people and cultures that exist in the world.
Maybe there's no place for you, but your side of town.
You are content to stay within your own community, unable or unwilling to venture beyond it.
This whole world it's got corners babe.
The world is vast and full of surprises, and there is always something new to see and experience.
Just drive it on out on this interstate.
You have the option to explore the world, but you have not yet taken advantage of it.
You never held no chance to take.
You have missed out on countless opportunities to grow, learn, and discover the world outside of your comfort zone.
The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.
You have inherited certain traits and tendencies from your family and upbringing.
But the apple never swam in the deep blue sea.
You have the ability to break free from your past and chart your own course, but you have not yet taken that plunge.
Yeah, maybe your just not a lot like me.
You may not share the same desire for adventure and exploration as Stoney LaRue, and that's okay.
You never walked with a travelin' kind babe.
You have not yet experienced the unique joys and challenges of traveling and exploring the world.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
Your life has been constrained by routine and familiarity, and you have yet to break free from those limitations.
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