The Red and Black

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The Kinchafoonee Cowboys removed "Cowboys" from its last album in 1998. Even though the fans dropped the second half of the name as well, the band wants to keep "Cowboys" in its name to keep in touch with its country side.

"We had some songs on the last CD that are more rocking," said Jason Fuller, keyboardist and background vocalist. "But now it is like we have reverted back to 'Cowboys.' We are a country band at heart."

The band, who will record the second set of songs for its upcoming live album tonight at the Georgia Theatre, said it has "been a little slack" lately, since it has been performing less than in previous years and no new music has been released since 2001.

Fuller attributes the slowdown to the other band members' marriages, kids and "real jobs," as well as his involvement with other local bands, such as Tishamingo and Cosmic Charlie.

"This is, for the most part, a fun band," he said. "Back in the day, when it was a serious affair and it was going to be a lifestyle, there was a lot more getting together and songwriting."

Now he said he is "fired up" to be getting back to touring and writing more.

"There is no stopping this band," he said. "I definitely want to put out another CD in a couple of years."

While the band has no plans to put out another studio record soon, it is planning to release a live album within the next six months. It is not yet sure what specific songs will be included on the album, but the shows feature mostly earlier material with some newer songs.

"Whatever is the best from the two shows, that is what is going to be on the album," he said. "The idea is always to record two shows because you have twice as much material. There always could be a problem -- a sound problem or some little things that throw you off."

The show also will feature a few cover songs culled from older country artists, like Alabama, Hank Williams Jr. and George Strait, but the band performs non-country songs as well, he said.

"We will do rock -- The Georgia Satellites, Elvis Presley, Allman Brothers Band, The Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd -- Southern rock stuff," he said.

Even though the show is being recorded, he said it will be "a normal Georgia Theatre show."

"It is harder for us because you know that tape is recording," he said. "You get a little more nervous, but you have to be confident and loose and have a good time."

He said although the first recording "came out great," this second one should be stronger because the band knows what to expect.

"It is a new thing for some (members) in the band," he said. "And there are some songs that we did later in the show that we will have to do earlier in the show because we are a drinking band."

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