Background to honkytonk.
A "Honky Tonk" is a type of bar with musical entertainment common in the South-western and Southern United States. The term has also been attached to various styles of 20th–century American Music. As of today, Honky Tonk is most recognised as a mainstream sub genre of modern Country Music and it is indeed where this style of music featuring material from Hank Williams, Faron Young, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, George Strait and Dale Watson to name but a few can be heard wherever Strollin’ Steve is appearing at a traditional Country Music event.
Appearing with the best UK Country acts on the circuit today, these events are very much in the Country music tradition where line, partner and Western dancing is prevalent.
Appearing with the best UK Country acts on the circuit today, these events are very much in the Country music tradition where line, partner and Western dancing is prevalent.
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