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’ Kind
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 song "Travelin' Kind" is about the different lifestyles of two people who have grown apart from each other. The singer of the song sings about how his companion has changed and doesn't look up anymore or walk with a "travelin' kind". The singer then goes on to explain that he is open to whatever life throws his way and is comfortable with weathering any storm that may come his way. He also talks about how his companion is content with staying in their own shelter, while the singer prefers to stand out in the open where he can see. The singer further explains that his companion has never taken any risks in life, never walked enough to wear out their shoes or seen anything but their side of town. The singer realizes that maybe they are just "not a lot like me" and have different approaches to life.
The lyrics of "Travelin' Kind" seem to hint at a relationship that has lost its spark. The singer talks about how his companion has grown increasingly distant, not looking up or acknowledging the sounds around them. The singer seems to suggest that this might be because his companion is not willing to embrace change or take risks, something that the singer has no problem with. The song talks about how it's better to weather the storm than to hide from it and how there's no harm in taking chances. Stoney LaRue is urging people to embrace an adventurous spirit and to not be afraid of exploring new horizons, rather than confining oneself to a narrow worldview.
Line by Line Meaning
You never seem to look up anymore.
You are always looking down or not paying attention to your surroundings.
Even at the sound of a slammin' door.
You are not easily startled or affected by loud noises or sudden movements.
You never like to weather the storm.
You prefer to avoid difficult situations or challenges.
You never walked with a travelin' kind.
You have never experienced the adventurous and free-spirited lifestyle of a traveler.
If the skies gonna fall, let it fall on me.
You are willing to take risks and face the consequences of your actions.
You can take your shelter where your shelter be.
You prefer to stay in your comfort zone and avoid change or unknown territory.
I'll stand out in the open where I can see.
You are willing to face the unknown and explore new horizons.
You talk about your point of view,
You express your opinions and beliefs without having experienced other perspectives.
When you never wore out your walkin' shoes.
You have never taken the time to explore and travel on foot.
Maybe there's no place for you, but your side of town.
You feel as though you belong to a particular place or community and are not interested in exploring beyond that.
This whole world it's got corners babe.
The world is vast and full of opportunities for exploration and adventure.
Just drive it on out on this interstate.
Travel and adventure are easily accessible and waiting for you to explore.
You never held no chance to take.
You have never taken the risk of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing adventure.
The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.
You share similarities and traits with your family and past experiences.
But the apple never swam in the deep blue sea.
You have never experienced the vastness and beauty of the world beyond your immediate surroundings.
Yeah, maybe your just not a lot like me.
You may not have the same desire for adventure and exploration that the singer has.
You never walked with a travelin' kind babe.
You have never experienced the restless and adventurous lifestyle of a traveler.
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