Well I certainly thought Kevin Costner and his band Modern West considered themselves country.  They did the radio tour on country radio stations and they even played at the Grand Ole Opry.  I don’t think it gets more country than that!

In a new interview, Costner tells the interviewer that him and the band are just friends making music. He goes on to say that there’s “a definite Western feel to some of the songs, but I listen to prime country and don’t see a place for us at all there. It’s more adult alternative, I think, but that’s my opinion. Others can call us something else. It’s like an actor who says, ‘I’m a character actor’ and studio chiefs say, ‘No, you’re a leading man.’ ”

Kevin goes on to say that he doesn’t think that there will be another album.  ”I know the guys want to do one worse than I do. I can see it in their eyes. I imagine when we’ve amassed enough material I’ll give in,” Costner says. “I love making music and putting out original offerings. Recording a new album is like opening a bank now.”

Hmmmm, what to think about all that?  I almost want to say “Who Cares?” but that is really a wonky thing to say. 

For as “NOT COUNTRY” as he wants to be Modern West played Stagecoach over the weekend to a VERY welcoming crowd.  What more does this spoiled actor man want?

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