Review in The Billboard “Weather Bureau” p.26 issue   March 13, 1999 by Chet Flippo


COUNTRY

FORT WORTH WEST
Producers: Bill Horn and Fort Worth West

Fort Worth West is an extremely solid Encino, Calif.-based smooth-rocking country group. All four members write, play and sing, and display the confidence of a seasoned group that has stared down more than one hostile or indifferent barroom crowd. Candy Chase plays bass, Michael J. Dohoney handles drums and percussion, Dave Fraser plays keyboards, accordion, and harmonica, and producer Bill Horn plays guitars, Dobro and mandolin. It’s a cliché to say it, but, in today’s country-music system, groups like this don’t have the time or opportunity to develop this kind of musical chemistry. Songs here cover love, railroads, line dancing (“Tush Pushin’”),  “Mardi Gras Romance,” voodoo and a gem from Glen Clark (formerly of Delbert & Glen, as in Delbert McClinton) titled “Prettiest Eyes in California.”
Contact: 805-525-4965.

By Chet Flippo