LISAPALOOZA - An Auction to Benefit Lisa Rollins

Artist/Donor: Robyn Salmi

Guitar String Earring w chain

Bid is for: 1 earring

Nickle guitar string

1/4" x 2"

tRaMp'd (trash revamped)

Artist/Donor: Robyn Salmi

A one of a kind earring fashioned from a used guitar string.

1" x 2" dangle earring

Bid is for: 1 earring

Nickle guitar string

From: tRaMp'd (trash revamped)

Artist/Donor: Robyn Salmi

Guitar String Earring: Half Star

Bid is for: 1 earring

Nickle guitar string

tRaMp'd (trash revamped)

Artist/Donor: Robyn Salmi

Guitar String Earring: Lightning/Cross

Bid is for: 1 earring

Nickle guitar string

tRaMp'd (trash revamped)

Artist/Donor: Robyn Salmi

Guitar String Earring

Bid is for: 1 earring

Nickle guitar string

tRaMp'd (trash revamped)

Artist/Donor: Robyn Salmi

A one of a kind earring fashioned from a used guitar string.

1/2" x 1" earring

Bid is for: 1 earring

Nickle guitar string

From: tRaMp'd (trash revamped)

Donor: Brenda McCutcheon Nelson

Beautiful hand made crib quilt!

Puzzle pattern

100% cotton

Dimensions: 40" x 49"

Retail: $85

Donor: Brenda McCutcheon Nelson

Beautiful hand made lap quilt!

Friendship Star pattern

100% cotton

Dimensions: 39" x 49"

Retail: $125

Artist/Donor: Missy Tansey Ormand

"Boiling Over"

3-D Oil Sculpting

20" x 24"

Retail: $1,200.00

Artist/Donor: Cathy Bruce Bishop

18" x 24"

Oil pastels on paper

Retail: $500

Artist/Donor: Missy Tansey Ormand.

16" x 20"

3D-Oil Sculpting work.

Retail $800.

Artist/Donor: Randall Good.

8.5" x 11"

Pencil and stumped conte on paper.

Retail: $300.

Artist/Donor: Cathy Bruce Bishop

18" x 24"

Oil pastels on paper

Retail: $500

Donor: overstockart.com

Vincent Van Gogh

Framed Oil Painting (Reproduction)

Retail Value: $450.00

Artist/Donor: Stacey Medler.

11" x 14"

Altered photograph.

Artist/Donor: Stacey Medler.

13" x 13"

Altered photograph.

Photographer/Donor: Kevin Grant

Image Size: 12.00" x 7.25"

Total Size:  12.00" x 7.25"

Print Material:  Glossy Finish Canvas

Finishing:  Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas Print, 1.5" Stretcher Bars, Back Stapled, Mirrored Image Sides

For more of Kevin's beautiful work, go to http://kevin-grant.artistwebsites.com/index.html.

Photographer/Donor: George Krieger

8" x 12"

Will be float mounted on metallic print frame before delivery. (http://www.smugmug.com/prints/metalprints)

Retail: $75

See George's spectacular collection at http://xarray.smugmug.com/browse.

Photographer/Donor: George Krieger

8" x 12"

Will be float mounted on metallic print frame before delivery. (http://www.smugmug.com/prints/metalprints)

Retail: $75

See George's spectacular collection at http://xarray.smugmug.com/browse.

Photographer/Donor: George Krieger

8" x 12"

Will be float mounted on metallic print frame before delivery. (http://www.smugmug.com/prints/metalprints)

Retail: $75

See George's spectacular collection at http://xarray.smugmug.com/browse.

Photographer/Donor: George Krieger

8" x 12"

Will be float mounted on metallic print frame before delivery. (http://www.smugmug.com/prints/metalprints)

Retail: $75

See George's spectacular collection at http://xarray.smugmug.com/browse.

Photographer/Donor: Kevin Grant

Image Size: 9.38" x 14.00"

Total Size:  9.38" x 14.00"

Print Material:  Glossy Finish Canvas

Finishing: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas Print, 1.5" Stretcher Bars, Back Stapled, Mirrored Image Sides

For more of Kevin's beautiful work, go to http://kevin-grant.artistwebsites.com/index.html.

Artist/Donor: Stacey Medler

11" x 14"

Print of mixed media painting/collage.

Artist: Susan Medler

Donor: Stacey Medler

19" x 28"

Lithograph print.

Donor/Artist: Sam Brown

Fine Art Giclee Print

Image 9" x 11" (with margin, total size of print is 11" x 14")

Donor: Donna Fielder

You are bidding on an autographed copy of "Lady Killer" (2012), by former Denton Record-Chronicle reporter, as well as Lisa's friend and former colleague.

Description: "When Viki Lozano, mother of an eleven-month-old and wife of a [Denton,] Texas police officer, died from a gunshot wound the day after her sixteenth wedding anniversary, authorities wondered: could one of their own have committed such a crime? Sure. But the answer wasn't really so simple..."

For more about Lady Killer, see the multiple four- and five-star reviews on the Amazon.com listing!  http://www.amazon.com/Ladykiller-Donna-Fielder/dp/0425244881

An autographed copy of "Behind Closed Doors," by Lisa's friend Alanna Nash

Donor: Alanna Nash

Interviews with 27 country stars reveal the range of personalities and viewpoints that make up today's country music scene. Journalist Alanna Nash speaks in candid interviews with performers about Nashville's music industry, changes in the country audience over the past thirty years, and their own relationships to their music. Nash's interviews showcase the diversity of the performers (from college-educated professionals to ex-convicts) and their audiences. Interviewees include Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Brenda Lee, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, Naomi and Wynonna Judd, Bill Monroe, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Chet Atkins, and Willie Nelson.

Donor: Barnes & Noble

Everman's Library Pocket Poets

12 Volume Set

Featuring the timeless work of the following poets: 

• Tennyson
• Stevens
• Baudelaire
• Poe
• Blake
• Dickinson
• Bronte
• Rilke
• Frost
• Robinson
• Plath
• Coleridge

Retail Value: $300.00

You are bidding on an autographed copy of "Vagabonds," by Robert Midgett.

Vagabonds is the first book by 16-year-old author Robert Midgett of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, whose family are dear friends of Lisa's. From the Amazon description: 

"Five hundred years ago, these pink-hided devils descended to our world and created us from their own flesh and blood. They made us, they taught us, then left us to rule ourselves. So it came as a surprise today when, after keeping their politicians and soldiers here on a "good-will" mission, they decided to rain Hell upon us. I peek out of the window to see human soldiers banded together, kicking in doors and shooting down entire families. Our race could easily be destroyed right now. We have a military force, bordering on the laughable compared to the humans'.Our planet is the size of one of their continents, and most of our supplies come from them, anyway. Why are they attacking us? What did we do to deserve it? We ARE them! We share the same DNA --- We are the same! We speak the same language, have the same nature. Like them, we're greedy and ruthless, vengeful and hateful. We kill our own kind, lie to our people, and steal. We do drugs, and whore ourselves out. We're the same, the humans and us. The only differences are strictly physical . . ."

Thanks for the donation, Robert! 

You are bidding on an autographed copy of "Vagabonds," by Robert Midgett.

Vagabonds is the first book by 16-year-old author Robert Midgett of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, whose family are dear friends of Lisa's. From the Amazon description: 

"Five hundred years ago, these pink-hided devils descended to our world and created us from their own flesh and blood. They made us, they taught us, then left us to rule ourselves. So it came as a surprise today when, after keeping their politicians and soldiers here on a "good-will" mission, they decided to rain Hell upon us. I peek out of the window to see human soldiers banded together, kicking in doors and shooting down entire families. Our race could easily be destroyed right now. We have a military force, bordering on the laughable compared to the humans'.Our planet is the size of one of their continents, and most of our supplies come from them, anyway. Why are they attacking us? What did we do to deserve it? We ARE them! We share the same DNA --- We are the same! We speak the same language, have the same nature. Like them, we're greedy and ruthless, vengeful and hateful. We kill our own kind, lie to our people, and steal. We do drugs, and whore ourselves out. We're the same, the humans and us. The only differences are strictly physical . . ."

Thanks for the donation, Robert! 

You are bidding on four (4) reserved showroom seats to the concert of your choice* at Billy Bob's Texas, "The World's Largest Honky-Tonk" and Country Music's Club of the Year, in Fort Worth's world-famous Stockyards. Choose from Billy Bob's line-up of country music's brightest stars (schedule available at www.billybobstexas.com). 

*Seating subject to availability. Not valid on New Year's Eve and for some entertainers due to contract restrictions. Must be over 18 with a photo ID, or with a parent if under 18. 

Must be used by August 31, 2015.

Contact and redemption information on the gift certificate. For questions e-mail the auction administrator.

Thanks to Billy Bob's Texas for remembering Lisa, who covered the famous nightclub as part of her regular reporting beat for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram!

You are bidding on four (4) reserved showroom seats to the concert of your choice* at Billy Bob's Texas, "The World's Largest Honky-Tonk" and Country Music's Club of the Year, in Fort Worth's world-famous Stockyards. Choose from Billy Bob's line-up of country music's brightest stars (schedule available at www.billybobstexas.com). 

*Seating subject to availability. Not valid on New Year's Eve and for some entertainers due to contract restrictions. Must be over 18 with a photo ID, or with a parent if under 18. 

Must be used by August 31, 2015.

Contact and redemption information on the gift certificate. For questions e-mail the auction administrator.

Thanks to Billy Bob's Texas for remembering Lisa, who covered the famous nightclub as part of her regular reporting beat for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram!

Gift card for use at Cartwright's Ranch House, located in the historic town square, at 111 N. Elm, Denton, Texas.

Gift certificate for use at The Abbey Inn, located in the historic town square, at 101 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas.

Gift certificate for use at The Abbey Inn, located in the historic town square, at 101 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas.

Gift certificate for $25.00 to Freebird's World Burrito 

New location:

RAYZOR RANCH

2700 W University

Denton, TX 76201

Phone: 940.565.5400

Enjoy a night out!

$50 gift certificate to Salerno (Flower Mound) or Bistecca (Highland Village).

Salerno Restaurant: 3407 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound

www.salernositalian.com

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse: 2300 Highland Village Road, Highland Village

http://www.bisteccasteakhouse.com/

Expires 7/28/2015.

Enjoy a night out!

$50 gift certificate to Salerno (Flower Mound) or Bistecca (Highland Village).

Salerno Restaurant: 3407 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound

www.salernositalian.com

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse: 2300 Highland Village Road, Highland Village

http://www.bisteccasteakhouse.com/

Expires 7/28/2015.

Enjoy a night out!

$50 gift certificate to Salerno (Flower Mound) or Bistecca (Highland Village).

Salerno Restaurant: 3407 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound

www.salernositalian.com

Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse: 2300 Highland Village Road, Highland Village

http://www.bisteccasteakhouse.com/

Expires 7/28/2015.

Gift card good for two dinner buffets and two soft drinks at Chinatown Cafe, 2317 W. University Drive, Denton, Texas.

Gift card good for two dinner buffets and two soft drinks at Chinatown Cafe, 2317 W. University Drive, Denton, Texas.

Gift certificate good for dinner for two at El Matador, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, Texas.

Donor: Sam Solomon

Gift certificate for $25.00 to Hoochie's Oyster House 

New location:

214 E. Hickory, Denton

A unique Oyster house in Denton Texas! Fresh Oysters, homemade fried, grilled and boiled seafood. Cold Beer and Great Friends (just need the beach!).

Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoochies-Oyster-House/289514341093482

Donors: Shawn Eagle and Cody Smithers (Owners)

Enjoy a meal for FOUR at Denton's newest barbeque restaurant!

508 S. Elm, Suite 109, Denton, Texas

Retail: $60

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bet-The-House-BBQ/112575182235210

Donors: Shawn Eagle and Cody Smithers (Owners)

Enjoy a meal for two at Denton's newest barbeque restaurant!

508 S. Elm, Suite 109, Denton, Texas

Retail: $30

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bet-The-House-BBQ/112575182235210

$100 gift card to Queenie's Steakhouse

Opened in 2013, Queenie's Steakhouse, located just off the Denton County Courthouse Square,has quickly become one of the city's premiere dining establishments.

Chef & Owner Tim Love's items on the Queenie's Steakhouse menu range from an inventive selection of steaks and seafood to dishes such as the Wagyu Tomahawk, Pheasant Confit "Chop," and Quail Legs.

Treat yourself to a great meal! And help Lisa while you're at it!

115 E. Hickory St.

Denton, TX 76201

(940) 442-6834

http://www.queeniessteakhouse.com/

You are bidding on a $25 gift card good at any Twin Peaks located throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com/locations/

Here at Twin Peaks, we offer everything you crave and more. Hearty made-from-scratch comfort food, draft beer served at a teeth-chattering 29 degrees and all the best sports in town shown on high-definition flat screens. All of this is served by our friendly and attentive Twin Peaks Girls, offering their signature “Girl Next Door” charisma and playful personalities to ensure that your adventure starts at the Peaks.

Twin Peaks is the ultimate man cave; everything is rarefied to make you feel special. Our entire menu is prepared in-house and to order, and endowed in generous portions to satisfy the healthiest appetites. We pour beer into huge frosted mugs at 29 degrees so that ice crystals form at the top of the glass. It perfectly pairs with our hearty comfort food, like hand-cut Mozzarella Bites, succulent Pulled Pork Nachos, a juicy Twin Cheeseburger, & savory Venison Chili. We show the sports you want and need to see, including every important local contest as well as major boxing matches and all UFC fights – and up at the Peaks, every seat has a knockout view.

Donor: Craig Dodson

You are bidding for EIGHT FULL HOURS of studio time at Hummus Studios in Denton. 

RETAIL VALUE: $800.

Our humble home studio is a comfortable and affordable place to record and mix your songs.  

We have a large open recording room and two isolation rooms.  Equipment includes

• Yamaha drums on platform, with Zildjian cymbals
• 7-foot Yamaha Conservatory grand piano
• Vintage Fender guitar amps, as well as digital guitar amp modeler (Eleven Rack)
• Microphones by AKG, Electrovoice, Shure, MXL
• Universal Audio Apollo digital interface
• Mic pre-amplifiers by Apollo and Focusrite
• Pro Tools 10/11

Call 940.381.1954 or email craigmdodson@yahoo.com with questions. 

You are bidding on 2.5 HOURS of guitar lessons with guitar virtuoso Matthew Johnson!

A graduate of Denton High School, Matthew studied music at the University of North Texas before beginning a prolific career as a writer, singer, and guitarist for a host of performers, including Jack Russell's Great White, Patrice Pike, Redbone, the Molly Maguires, and many more. Check out his bio at http://www.mindovermatthew.com/, and take a listen to his prodigious talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czGwBUVbCw4.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from a master!

Donor: Matthew Johnson

Retail value: $250

1 massage or facial treatment

Donor: Clinical Skin Care & Massage Therapy

3401 Churchill Road

Flower Mound, Texas

(469) 441-6830

Retail value: $95

Donor: Way of the Sage

Bid is for one set of five large bundles of sage - approximately 14"-16" per bundle.

Donor: Way of the Sage

Bid is for one set of five small bundles of sage - approximately 8"-9" per bundle.

Donor: Way of the Sage

Bid is for one set of five small bundles of sage - approximately 8"-9" per bundle.

1 massage treatment

Therapeutic Massage by Carrie Zala

2430 S I 35 E Suite 218

Denton, Texas

(940) 453-3375

Retail value: $100

1 massage treatment

Therapeutic Massage by Carrie Zala

2430 S I 35 E Suite 218

Denton, Texas

(940) 453-3375

Retail value: $100

Donor: Home Depot Denton

BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW BRINKMANN TWO-BURNER PROPANE GAS GRILL!!!

Model # 810-4220-S

Add color and quality to your outdoor cooking experience with the Brinkmann 2-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Red. This compact grill is perfect for small group cookouts with 2 main burners that total 24,000 BTUs and a side burner that provides an additional 12,000 BTUs of cooking power. With over 530 sq. in. of cooking space you can easily cook enough to feed the family while keeping those side dishes warm and ready to eat on the stainless steel side burner. The attractive red and black finish coats the steel and aluminum frame and hood to give it a unique finish, while the porcelain coated steel cooking grates will leave beautiful searing marks and clean up with ease. Fix up your favorite grilling foods and enjoy the outdoors with the Brinkmann Red 2-Burner Gas Grill.

• Total cooking area of 530 sq. in.
• 2 stainless steel burners with 24,000 BTUs total
• 12,000 BTU stainless steel side burner
• Porcelain-coated steel cooking grates
• Convenient bottle opener
• Integrated igniter
• Integrated ignition
• Heavy duty bottle opener
• Right side table accessory hooks
• Quick and easy assembly

Specifications: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Brinkmann-2-Burner-Propane-Gas-Grill-810-4220-S/203524204?keyword=810-4220-S

Thank you, Home Depot!

You are bidding on a cymbal and drumhead autographed by April Samuels, Lisapalooza organizer, local drummer extraordinaire, friend of Lisa for over 20 years, 4-year cancer survivor, and general badass.

Winner will receive used and abused Aquarian drumhead and 14" Soultone Extreme top hi hat.

Come see April play with Matt Johnson and Steve Wilson at 3:45 p.m. on August 23. 

Retail value: PRICELESS!

Thanks, April!

It was really tough to put a starting price on this item, but we somehow managed. Really an unbelievable donation!

Mitchell MD100 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar AUTOGRAPHED by JOHNNY WINTER (passed away July 16, 2014), Lisapalooza headliner ANDY TIMMONS, TED NUGENT, and many of the performers at the May 4, 2014 Dallas Guitar Festival, which included the following*:

• GEORGE LYNCH
• GARY HOEY
• TAYLOR ROAD SHOW
• JD SIMO
• REDD VOLKAERT
• DEREK ST. HOLMES (TED NUGENT)
• KARA GRAINGER
• AUSTIN YOUNG
• GREG MARTIN GROUP
• CHRIS RODRIQUEZ (FAITH HILL)
• LIKE MONROE (GRANDSON OF BB KING)
• 4 WAY STREET<CODE
• 8-GAUGE
• ALAN HAYNES
• ALEX DOWDICHUCK
• ANDREW DELANEY
• ANSON FUNDERBURGH
• BUDDY WHITTINGTON
• BUZZ ANDREWS
• CHRISTIAN BROOKS
• CLINT STRONG
• DAVE HINEMAN
• ERIK NEFF’S VINTAGE THEORY
• GLITTER ROSE
• GUTHRIE KYNARD
• HOLLAND K SMITH
• JIMMY WALLACE’S GUITAR ARMY
• JOE MASS
• JOHNNY’S BODY
• JR CLARK
• JUSTIN WEED
• JUNKYARD MARS
• KATE MOSS
• KENNY LAMB
• LANCE LOPEZ
• MAYLEE THOMAS
• MICHAEL HARRIS
• MIKE MORGAN
• MIKE RHYNER
• MONICA VALLI
• PAUL REED SMITH
• POINT BLANK
• QUINTEN HOPE
• RED ANGEL THEORY
• RHETT BUTLER
• ROB HUNT
• ROBERT MILLER
• ROCKIN ROBERT PAYNE
• RUBEN V
• SON OF SWAN
• STONE COLD SWEAT
• TEYE
• THE BOOGIE MEN
• THE HARLESS BROTHERS BAND
• THE J’S
• THE STRATOBLASTERS
• THE TEXAS GYPSIES
• THE WALLACE/STACY PROJECT
• THE WOO BROTHERS
• TOM MURPHY
• TOM VAN HOOSE
• TOM WHITROCK
• VAN WILKS
• WES JEANS
• WESLEY PRUIT BAND
• XES WHISKEY

*Not all performers autographed the guitar.

Specifications (as though you would ever play this museum piece!):

• Body Style: Dreadnought
• Top: Spruce
• Back: Mahogany
• Sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Bridge: Rosewood
• No. of frets: 20/14 open
• Scale length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Neck width at body: 2-1/8"
• String spacing at saddle E-E: 2-1/8"
• Inlay pattern: Mother of Pearl dots
• Rosette: Abalone
• Binding: White with Black/White/Black Purfling
• Pickguard: Black
• Bridgepins: Black
• Saddle: Compensated
• Width at Upper Bout: 11-3/8"
• Width at Lower Bout: 15-3/8"
• Maximum Depth: 4-3/4"
• Finish: Gloss
• Tuners: Chrome

Donor: Greg Naugher

Retail value: PRICELESS!!!

Up for auction is an autographed photo of Hank Williams Jr. and a copy of his latest CD,"Old School, New Rules," which hit No. 4 on the U.S. country charts. Released in 2012 on the hit-maker's own Bocephus Records/Blaster label, the album "finds Hank Williams Jr. full of swagger and defiance while delivering his signature blend of country, rock, and blues. As a songwriter, he returns to familiar themes—politics, heartache, his family legacy—with the down-home pride that’s won him a fervent following over the decades." 

On the CD, "Williams pitches into both his former associates at Monday Night Football and the Obama administration in the scathing 'Taking Back the Country,' which includes snippets of Hank Sr.’s iconic vocals. He likewise defends his country’s good name in “We Don’t Apologize for America” and offers a topical working man’s anthem with 'That Ain’t Good.' Beyond the social commentary, numbers like 'I’m Gonna Get Drunk and Play Hank Williams' (a duet with Brad Paisley) and 'I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink' (featuring its composer, Merle Haggard, on vocals) take Williams back to his honky-tonk roots."

In short, “Old School” serves up a nostalgic toast to his fellow country music road warriors. Hank Jr. stays true to himself in this ornery, uncompromising set.--iTunes

Donor: Curtis Smith

8x10 photo of Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols taken at the Longhorn Ballroom in January 1978.

Retail: $75. 

Up for auction is a Lizzie Sider three-pack, which features an authographed photo, autographed copy of her debut EP and an autographed concert T-shirt (size Medium/100 percent cotton) from the country newcomer, who was named one of Examiner.com’s Top-5 Female Country Newcomers of 2014.

Lizzie sent this directly to Lisa, and it would make a great gift for music collectors who want to secure memorabilia of a hot newcomer who’s gaining critical acclaim via her original music with a mission.

Fresh-faced Lizzie Sider has captured the national spotlight with her impassioned anti-bullying campaign, dubbed "Nobody Has the Right to Ruin Your Day," and  a multi-city school tour, where she connects with kids, tweens and teens via her music and message.

To date, the 15-year-old Sider's shared her no-bullying message with 70,000-plus students. And as a spokeswoman for PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, she's uniquely qualified for her mission, since she was teased and ridiculed during her elementary school years.  

During these presentations, the singer/songwriter tells her story, counsels that "nobody has the power to ruin your day" and asks kids to work together to prevent the tragedy that is bullying. The rising star ends each 30- to 40-minute appearance with a performance of her Top-40 country song/video, "Butterfly," a song about her experiences that she wrote with Jamie O'Neal, and distributes bullying-awareness bracelets.

"Bullying doesn't just happen in October during Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, it happens all year," Sider shared in an email. "As someone who understands what it is like to be bullied, I am on a mission to help anyone who doesn't think anyone will listen."

The universal appeal of Sider's music and the impact of her message have brought the media spotlight to bear on this engaging entertainer and made her "one to watch" 2014.  Her burgeoning popularity has resulted in recent appearances on the "Queen Latifah" talk show, "The Daily Buzz Emotional MOJO" segment, Fox 35 Orlando and a feature in Country Weekly magazine, among other media exposure.

To sample Sider's music, who's earned her spot on Examiner's "Top 5 Female Country Newcomers" in 2014, please visit her YouTube page. And to follow her on social media, simply access her Facebook or Twitter pages.

Donor: Curtis Smith

8x10 photo of Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols taken at the Longhorn Ballroom in January 1978.

Retail: $75. 

Frilly's is at 1925 Denison Street in Denton.

From the Frilly's website (www.frillysdenton.com):

For over 13 years, the Original Frilly's Seafood Bayou Kitchen located in Denton, TX has pride itself on having top quality seafood, service and prices. We have built a business on our reputation, integrity, efficiency... not to mention great flavor! We are dedicated to providing you superior service, competitive prices and a great variety of seafood dishes.

We appreciate the business from our existing customers and it is always a pleasure to welcome new ones. We will be happy to answer any questions and you can reach us during business hours by calling 940-243-2126.

We invite you to come and enjoy a casual dining experience like no other. Frilly's is open for lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday! And our catering service is perfect for both small and large parties. For all kinds of seafood lovers, our fresh food selections include something for everyone.

We measure our success by the happiness of our customers and we work hard to bring you authentic, great tasting Cajun seafood!

Up for auction is the brand-new CD from Dolly Parton, her 42nd album to date. Released May 13,  "Blue Smoke" contains new music and some collaborations, including her Grammy-nominated collaboration with Kenny Rogers, "You Can't Make Old Friends," as well as a track with Willie Nelson, "From Here To The Moon and Back."

Says Dolly of the CD: "On this CD I think there are all of the colors of my life in all the areas of music that you've allowed me to dabble in through the years. You will hear my old world mountain voice on songs like 'Banks of The Ohio' and 'If I Had Wings' my tender side on songs like 'Miss You - Miss Me' and 'Unlikely Angel.' My country / bluegrass side of songs like 'Home,' 'Blue Smoke' and 'Don't Think Twice' and my funny tongue-in-cheek side on 'Lover du Jour."

TRACK LISTING:

1. Blue Smoke

2. Unlikely Angel

3. Don't Think Twice

4. You Can't Make Old Friends w/ Kenny Rogers

5. Home

6. Banks of the Ohio

7. Lay Your Hands on Me

8. Miss You-Miss Me

9. If I Had Wings

10. Lover du Jour

11. From Here to the Moon and Back w/ Willie Nelson

12. Try

Beginning with the release of "Just Between You and Me" with Porter Wagoner in 1968, Parton has placed 41 albums in the top ten of the Billboard Country Albums chart. Her most recent trip into that territory was 2009's "Backwoods Barbie." Between record sales and digital downloads, she is one of a handful of female vocalists to sell over 100 million records during her career. She was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1969, won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1978, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

Up for auction is a brand-new copy of Aaron Lewis' critically acclaimed "The Road" CD. After spending much of 2011 touring with his Staind lineup, Lewis returned to the studio to create a full-length follow-up to his country EP, "Town Line." Like that 2011 EP, "The Road" is a modern-country album celebrating Lewis' redneck roots, highlighted by "Grandaddy's Gun," "Party in Hell" and the hit singles "Endless Summer" and "Forever." 

Released on Blaster Records, the 10-song album has received critical acclaim, with Rick Florino of Artistdirect rating the album five out of five stars. He praised Lewis' performance, saying "he's a vivid storyteller and brilliant lyricist." Daryl Addison of Great American Country reported that "on 'The Road,' Aaron creates a work that honors country tradition while injecting his own soul and experience." And Dan MacIntosh of Roughstock.com rated the album four stars, saying, "it sounds like an honest to goodness country album, start to finish."

Donor: Brave Combo

Up for auction is a pack of the following four (4) CDs by legendary Denton band Brave Combo:

• Christmas Present (2009)
• Kirikiri (2010)
• Sounds of the Hollow (2012)
• Up the Wild Side of Frankenstein (by Carl Finch and Mike Dillon) (2014)

Trying to describe Brave Combo’s music requires a pretty extensive vocabulary – at least when it comes to musical styles.  For the past three decades the Denton, Texas based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more.  They are America’s Premier Dance band and a rollicking, rocking, rhythmic global journey -- offering what one critic recently wrote, “Even if you come for the party, you'll leave with something of a musical education.”

Brave Combo’s catalog of recordings range from Japanese pop to Latin American dance tunes, to the orchestral classics to rock and roll at its finest. The band has recorded with the late Tiny Tim, and were the band Talking Head’s David Byrne chose for his wedding reception.  From festivals and fairs of all varieties across the globe, rock clubs big and small, colleges, roadhouses, dances, cultural centers (including the annual Midsummer Night's Swing at Lincoln Center in New York City) Brave Combo has charmed countless listeners and won avid devotees.   The band has won two Grammy Awards and been nominated for their work 7 times.

Brave Combo's vivid music can be heard in the films David Byrne's True Stories, Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions, Late Bloomers, Fools Rush In, Envy, The Academy award winning The Personals. They appeared at Oktoberfest in the beloved American burg of Springfield on an episode of "The Simpsons" and in 2008 Brave Combo provided the musical score for PBS’s first ever animated series, “As the Wrench Turns” which resulted in an "Annie" nomination from the International Animated Film Society.  Their music has also been featured on ABC’s hit series “Ugly Betty”, and Fox Television's "Bakersfield P.D."  They have also contributed original music for ESPN and The Big Ten network.

Keyboardist, guitarist, accordionist, and singer Carl Finch founded the band in 1979, releasing their first records on the band's own Four Dots Records.  Alongside Finch for most of Brave Combo's 30 years has been multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Barnes, who joined in 1983. Barnes is known for his lively and imaginative stage wear, as well as playing an array of reeds and woodwinds, harmonica, pennywhistle, guitars, you name it, sometimes in multiple, simultaneous combinations. Rounding out the current line-up are trumpet player Danny O'Brien, drummer Alan Emert and bassist Little Jack Melody.

For more information about Brave Combo, including information about the CDs in this set, check out www.bravecombo.com. 

You are bidding on a pack of 3 CD's by Denton High grad Donal Hinely:

• Blue State Boy (2008)
• Glass Stories (2004)
• We Built a Fire (2002)

About Blue State Boy:

"Fusing mercurial songwriting with the top-notch musicianship of guests like Will Kimbrough, this is Americana with an edge, a triumph of substance, poignancy, and humor. Donal Hinely's fifth CD release, Blue State Boy, will take the listener on a musical journey that they soon won't forget. Born and raised in Denton, Texas and now calling Nashville home, Hinely writes and sings fresh tales about political concerns, country kitchens, tractor pulls, lost souls, the current state of the American Dream and of course not forgetting a love song or two. Few artists could cover such a broad range so well... placing Hinely in a group as talented as Steve Earle, John Prine or Hinely's musical hero Nick Lowe. Hinely's past CDs have been praised by Paste Magazine, Pop Matter Magazine, Americana Roots & Folk Review. Blue State Boy is destined to be another highly regarded release in this singer/songwriter's rich career."

About Glass Stories:

"A hypnotic mixture of traditional and original instrumentals infused by the unique sound of the glass harmonica accompanied by cello and guitar."

About We Built a Fire:

"one freakin' good Americana record"--Pop Matters Magazine

"like early John Prine, but the wit is all Dylan"--IndieMusic

"vivid storytelling lyrics peppered with pieces of reality that make each song memorable"--Paste

Donor: Donal Hinely. 

See more about Donal, and listen to samples from these CD's, at www.donalhinely.com.

Retail value: $40

You are bidding on a pack of 4 CD's by Denton High grad Donal Hinely:

• Blue State Boy (2008)
• Glass Stories (2004)
• Giants (2005)
• We Built a Fire (2002)

About Blue State Boy:

"Fusing mercurial songwriting with the top-notch musicianship of guests like Will Kimbrough, this is Americana with an edge, a triumph of substance, poignancy, and humor. Donal Hinely's fifth CD release, Blue State Boy, will take the listener on a musical journey that they soon won't forget. Born and raised in Denton, Texas and now calling Nashville home, Hinely writes and sings fresh tales about political concerns, country kitchens, tractor pulls, lost souls, the current state of the American Dream and of course not forgetting a love song or two. Few artists could cover such a broad range so well... placing Hinely in a group as talented as Steve Earle, John Prine or Hinely's musical hero Nick Lowe. Hinely's past CDs have been praised by Paste Magazine, Pop Matter Magazine, Americana Roots & Folk Review. Blue State Boy is destined to be another highly regarded release in this singer/songwriter's rich career."

About Glass Stories:

"A hypnotic mixture of traditional and original instrumentals infused by the unique sound of the glass harmonica accompanied by cello and guitar."

About Giants: 

"Skirting the outer fringes of country, folk, and roots rock, this Texas singer/songwriter makes both intelligent and infectious music."

About We Built a Fire:

"one freakin' good Americana record"--Pop Matters Magazine

"like early John Prine, but the wit is all Dylan"--IndieMusic

"vivid storytelling lyrics peppered with pieces of reality that make each song memorable"--Paste

Donor: Donal Hinely

See more about Donal, and listen to samples from these CD's, at www.donalhinely.com.

Retail value: $53

You are bidding "Blue State Boy," a 2008 release by Denton High grad Donal Hinely. 

About Blue State Boy:

"Fusing mercurial songwriting with the top-notch musicianship of guests like Will Kimbrough, this is Americana with an edge, a triumph of substance, poignancy, and humor. Donal Hinely's fifth CD release, Blue State Boy, will take the listener on a musical journey that they soon won't forget. Born and raised in Denton, Texas and now calling Nashville home, Hinely writes and sings fresh tales about political concerns, country kitchens, tractor pulls, lost souls, the current state of the American Dream and of course not forgetting a love song or two. Few artists could cover such a broad range so well... placing Hinely in a group as talented as Steve Earle, John Prine or Hinely's musical hero Nick Lowe. Hinely's past CDs have been praised by Paste Magazine, Pop Matter Magazine, Americana Roots & Folk Review. Blue State Boy is destined to be another highly regarded release in this singer/songwriter's rich career."

Song list:

1) Song For Bob

2) Mona, Mona

3) Shattered Glass

4) Blue State Boy

5) Dear Mrs. Boxer

6) Shelly's Got The Wheel

7) Cecilia's Kitchen

8) Dream Going Down

9) Half As Cool As Nick Lowe

10) She Comes Around

11) Nashville Blues

12) Amerigo Vespucci

13) Winds Of Change

Donor: Donal Hinely

See more about Donal, and listen to samples from these CD's, at www.donalhinely.com.

Retail value: $13

Up for auction is a brand-new copy of Kenny Rogers' "You Can't Make Old Friends" CD, which serves as the unofficial sequel to 2006's "Water & Bridges." To that end, the centerpiece arrives first thing: a sentimental duet with Dolly Parton on "You Can't Make Old Friends," a song that hazily suggests fond memories of when they sang together on their 30-year-old hit "Islands in the Stream."

Rogers has said he considers this release the most varied and complete album of his lifetime

Says the Country Music Hall of Fame member: "I can honestly say this may be the best album I've ever recorded." He added, "The musical diversity is extraordinary. It goes from songs I would normally sing, to songs I would normally never even listen to. In this business, you do albums to both grow artistically, and for the sheer love of music. We chose what I think are the most diverse and best songs I've ever had access to."

Up for auction is a brand-new copy of hit-maker Lee Brice's 13-song "Hard 2 Love" CD. On the cover of his 2010 debut, "Love Like Crazy," Lee Brice looked a little bit like an everyday bro in his T-shirt and backward baseball cap, but on its  sequel, "Hard 2 Love," he cuts a slightly more sophisticated figure in a newsboy cap and pea jacket. As it turns out, the sartorial shift is a visualization of the change in his sound. 

Despite some generic titles -- the best of which is "Beer" -- Brice doesn't play things quite by the books, expanding both his emotional and sonic horizons on Hard 2 Love, threading some echoing U2 guitar into "That's When You Know It's Over," letting his sensitive side take over when he's regarding either his girl or his friends. Brice covers an Eric Church song called "Life Off My Years" and throughout the album he displays a certain debt to the highly regarded Church, building upon his savvy wordplay, humor, and relaxed masculinity. 

But Brice is a smoother, poppier singer than Church, comfortable with the glossy setting of Hard 2 Love but also giving it some considerable warmth. Perhaps the album could use a song that grabbed you by the throat but it's sturdy and quietly persuasive, its strengths sounding clearer and bolder with each listen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Photographer: Eric Welch. Billboard (p.32) - "There's a richness to his voice that comes across well in power ballads. ... Suffice to say, Brice is gearing up for many more trips to the top with music this good."

Up for auction is a brand-new copy of the Oak Ridge Boys' "Boys Night Out" album. After a five-decade career topping the country, gospel and pop charts on regular occasions, and selling some 41 million albums, it's a bit surprising to realize that 2014's Boys Night Out is the first-ever live album from the Oak Ridge Boys. 

Featuring the group's big hits "Bobbie Sue," "You're the One," "American Made," "Elvira" and more, the album was drawn from several concerts the Boys did in 2013, and shows that they're singing and performing as well as ever.

Up for auction is a brand-new copy of the 13-song "Influence Vol. 1, The Man I Am" by Randy Travis. The multi-platinum and seven-time Grammy winner released his 21st studio album Oct. 1, 2013, on Warner Bros. Records. Travis and his music has been a major influence to other country artists throughout his celebrated career thus far. In his new album, Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am, Travis looks back at some of the songs and artists that have influenced him.

Still recovering from heart failure and a stroke suffered in July, Travis recorded the tracks for "Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am" before falling ill. The covers album honors some of Travis' musical heroes such as Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard and George Jones and also features a duet with Joe Nichols on "Tonight I'm Playing Possum," a tribute to Jones.  Says Travis: "When I think of my musical heroes of yesteryear or the younger stars of this year, I am reminded that it is true we learn from the ones ahead of us and teach the ones that follow. They are the reason I chose to make this album."

Donors: Steve and Missy Ormand

You are bidding on a green Schecter Diamond Series Six-String Acoustic Electric Guitar. Case included in bid price. 

Call Steve Ormand at 940-465-1429 if you have questions about this item.

Donor: Abel Gonzalez

Includes strap, strap locking system and guitar stand.

Retail: $150

You are bidding on one of the following:

(1) 5 HOURS OF STUDIO TIME WITH MATTHEW JOHNSON!

• Matthew will track guitar on your music or record you, either in his studio or in yours!
• Retail Value: $500

OR:

(2) a FULL, UNTIMED STUDIO SESSION IN WHICH MATTHEW JOHNSON WILL RECORD A SONG WITH DAKODA 

• Whether or not you are a musician, this is a beautiful way to help Lisa and her son, Dakoda, at the same time! The winning bidder will get VIP treatment - including getting an exclusive first copy of the recording and other perks that can be negotiated. 
• Retail value: Priceless!!!

A graduate of Denton High School, Matthew studied music at the University of North Texas before beginning a prolific career as a writer, singer, and guitarist for a host of performers, including Jack Russell's Great White, Patrice Pike, Redbone, the Molly Maguires, and many more. Check out his bio at http://www.mindovermatthew.com/, and take a listen to his prodigious talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czGwBUVbCw4.

Donor: Matthew Johnson

$100 gift card for Geek on Wheels Mobile Computer Repair

Voted Best Computer Repair in Denton two years in a row!

Whether at your place or ours, we can get you back up and running in no time!

625 Dallas Dr., Suite 450

Denton, TX 76205

(940) 382-8644

You are bidding on a $30 gift card to the Denton boutique Ladida. 

Donor: Owner Emily West.

Check them out at http://www.ladidadenton.com/welcome.html.

Donor: Jay Walker

You are bidding on a $100 gift card from Mean Green Travel, good toward airline tickets and travel packages. 

Located at the corner of Welch and Prairie streets in denton, texas near the University of North Texas campus, Mean Green Travel offers a variety of services that are tailored to your specific needs.

Services include: domestic and international destinations, airline reservations, cruises, tours and groups, excursions, hotel reservations, car rentals, honeymoon arrangements, family vacations and 'extreme vacation' destinations.

We continue to build upon our loyal clientelle by providing courteous, personal, reliable service. Whether you are traveling alone or with a group, or on a budget, we are dedicated to meeting all of your travel needs. 

Check out www.meangreentravel.com. 

Donor: Anonymous

You are bidding on the gem of the Lisapalooza auction: a stay of 5 days and 4 nights in a beautiful Winter Park, Colorado home. The owner describes it as follows:

"Our home is professionally decorated and spacious enough for large families. There are 6 bedrooms, 5+ bathrooms, two complete kitchens, three fireplaces, a huge game room and much more. The back deck has a large hot tub with a view to die for. It is not unusual to have elk, deer and an occasional moose walk through the back yard. We have a private stocked lake in our area with beautiful rainbow trout. Humming birds galore in the summer. Whether you choose the beautiful winter, or the beautiful summer, you can't go wrong as there is so much for you and your family to do and explore. From hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park, to cross country skiing out our back door with miles of trails, you will fall in love with this quiet, exquisitely appointed retreat. In the winter, we are 10 minutes from great skiing and snowboarding. Again, you can cross country ski or snow shoe out our back door."

We are so grateful to this donor for his family's tremendous generosity. The home is not in a rental pool and has only been used by the owner and his family. The following restrictions therefore apply to this item:

• Home must be used within one year, by August 23, 2015.
• The following dates are excluded and are not available for use:
• December 20, 2014-January 4, 2015
• March 8-22, 2015
• Winning bidder must sign a Short-Term Rental Agreement that includes an assumption of liability for damages to the home.
• Winning bidder must pay refundable $200 damage deposit to owner.
• Winning bidder must give owner at least thirty days' notice of dates the home will be used.
• Home may be used only by one family.

Bidder should contact his or her personal accountant about the tax deductibility of this donation.

Additional photos of the home will be posted to the Lisapalooza event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/454295148040649/

Contact Rudy Rodriguez at rudyrodriguezjr@yahoo.com with any questions for the owner not addressed above.