I imagined what he must have been thinking, sitting in his cell at night when all he had left were his thoughts, just praying for sleep. The new addition of Jeff West on upright bass, who joined the band last year, is an added bonus. West and Big Sandy harmonized on many of the songs, recalling the sound of Buck Owens and Don Rich, which was a thrill for both. It was like a new toy for me. A killer six-song EP from Big Sandy and the band entitled Radio Favorites came out in 1999.
Public demand keeps the band touring coast to coast year-round.
In addition to their constant club and festival dates, the band his opened tour dates for Son Volt, Reverend Horton Heat, Morrissey, and more.