In support of his upcoming show June 22, 2007 9pm-1am at George’s Shamrock, 401 River St. Ontonagon, MI, Motongator Joe interviewed with Jackie Dobbins of WUPY 101.1 FM. After some initial technical difficulties at the station, Jackie and Joe had this to say: LISTEN HERE

Saturday, June 16th, 10pm in the Don Williams Pavillion at Porterfield Country Music Festival was one hell of a show! “It was all there; fiddle, steel guitar, lead (x2), bass, drums-women, beer, holler’n & swaller’n-we couldn’t have asked for anything more!” exclaimed Motongator Joe. And the crowd was in agreement with that! A show that was only supposed to last until 2am was urged on until after 3am. Porterfield’s John Leisner said, “Unfortunately they [Motongator Joe] got a late start due to the delay of Clint Black’s show, so we thought, ‘Why not’ let ‘em go!”

Motongator Joe kicks festival season into high gear June 8th in Brillion, WI at Brillion Fest! Reservations are being taken now for seating on the chartered “Motongator Militia” bus! Only $25 for a single or $45 for a couple gets you transportation out of Marinette to and from the show, one Motongator Militia T-Shirt per registrant, one copy of Motongator Joe’s latest single, “Boogie Grass Band” and the opportunity to party like a real Motongator Militia Member with ‘Motongator Joe’s Backstage After-Party’! Registration deadline is MAY 25TH, 2007 and seating is limited, so CALL 906-788-4079 OR 1-866-245-2702 to book your seat today! Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Promoters hear this: “I haven’t missed a show in over 10 years, I’m not about to start now! The bus is pushin’ snow, but we’re gonna make it!”

Traveling straight through the plains blizzard of 2007, Motongator Joe left on a trek from Pierre, SD before 8 am March 2nd in an effort to make it to Hankinson, ND for their debut performance at the Dakota Magic Casino slated for March 2nd and 3rd. “Interstate 29 was closed from Sisseton, SD south, so that route was definitely out. What should have been a 4 hour trip took over 7 hours along drifted-over back roads and with visibility of zero at many points in our journey,” stated Motongator Joe. “When I could finally check in with Sara at the label, she informed me that bands were canceling at numerous venues and casinos within the quad-state area. I told her, ‘We’re pushin’ snow, but we’re gonna make it.’”

And make it they did! So folks if you think the show is off just because of “a little snow”, think again! Motongator Joe is serious when he says he’s “Preserving Country Music By Force” (with a big ole’ Eagle tour bus!)

Sheridan Lounge
425 1st St.
Menominee, MI 49858
906-863-2676

February 16 and 17, 2007

Show Time is 9:30 pm–

Come on out for the annual “Half-Way to Motongator Party”! Playin’ the hometown for the first time in over a year!!!! Catch this show and support the local Menominee Animal Shelter with 50/50 raffles, auctions and more!

Motongator will be donating the following prizes:
(2) Wussy sites -$150 value- (include elec. & water hook-ups)

(12) Campsites -$45 value

(6) Weekend tickets -$50 value

(5) Motongator Joe t-shirts -$15 value (can be picked up at the show Feb. 16 and 17)

(1) Pair of Meet-n-Greet backstage passes for Friday July 27th, 2007 for Highway 101 show “for you and friend

(1) Pair of Meet-n-Greet backstage passes for Saturday July 28th, 2007 for Daryle Singletary show “for you and friend”

(1) Pair of Meet-n-Greet backstage passes for Sunday July 29th, 2007 for T.G. Sheppard show “for you and friend”

Get your tickets and camping at advanced prices for the 2007 Motongator Music Festival with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the animal shelter and slam em back with Motongator Joe! The boys are back in town and it’s gonna be a wild one!

For lodging in this area click below:

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl&q=hotels menominee, mi

Be sure to check out his new and improved website for more dates in your area!

Tell all of your friends and come on out for a WILD night with Motongator Joe!!

“Preserving Country Music By Force”

Motongator Joe is slated to headline the four day Pit Stop Country Music Festival in Valley Springs, SD January 24-27, 2007. Promoter Ken Moe is looking to celebrate brand new renovations including an expanded dance floor and the introduction of the “Motongator Sandwich”. For festival inquiries contact the Pit Stop at 605-757-6301.

Craig Spychalla of Portage, WI’s Daily Register ran this great, near-full-page article on Motongator Joe’s upcoming appearance at the Ho-Chunk Casino in Baraboo January 19-20, 2007.

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By WESLEY WATSON
Casper Star-Tribune staff writer

OK, all you country fans out there. Your ol’ buddy Wes has something special for you.

This weekend in Kaycee — with several other Wyoming stops throughout the month of December — Motongator Joe will be dropping in to deliver his throwback style of “keep it simple” country, which has been described as “high-energy, hillbilly, testosterone, outlaw country.”

Sounds like my kind of shindig.

What’s that? Never heard of him? Well, you will.
In his short time on the scene, Joe has amassed a cult-type following named the Motongator Militia — and in the meantime became Nashville’s Underground Entertainer of the Year.

But I’ve got to warn you, this isn’t your typical teddy-bears-and-teardrops-floating-down-a-champagne-river-out-to-the-ocean Tim McGraw-type of fluffy country that’s going around today.

“But Wes, Tim McGraw is a true artist who sings from his heart.” Now now, don’t get huffy. I like ol’ Tim as much as the next guy. I usually put on his CD before popping open a gallon of Rocky Road and shedding a few tears over the newest men-are-big-meanies movie on the Lifetime Network. (sarcasm)

No sirree Bob, this is old school country, born of a strict upbringing on Johnny Cash, George Jones and Merle Haggard. The CEO of International Airplay Nashville has even said, “He’s the next Waylon Jennings.” Now them’s big words, my friends.

So, if you want to be one of those cool “You know I saw him before he got all big and famous” guys, you better catch him on this go round. Joe will be playing the Invasion Bar, 343 Nolan Avenue in Kaycee, tonight and Saturday, starting at 9 p.m. No cover.

P.S. I apologize for my comments about Tim McGraw. Please send your hate mail to the address listed below.
To reach columnist Wes Watson call (307) 266-0621 or e-mail:wesley.watson[at]casperstartribune[dot]net.

Welcome and thank you to Ron Cotton for jumping on board the Motongator Militia Movement! Look for spring dates in Texas on the tour schedule soon!

2006 has proven to be successful with 140 shows under Motongator Joe’s “Holler-n-Swaller Tour 2006″ proverbial belt! “That’s a lot of shows and a lot of days on the road (like 200+), but we’re excited to push past these numbers for 2007!” Become a Militia Member today and keep current on Motongator Joe’s stops near your town!