"The Unofficial Mayor of Austin, Texas."
Gotta admit, it’s one thing to attend a wine and spirits tasting that’s open to the public at a local retailer or watering hole, where samples can be skimpy and the ability to interact with the brand reps might be limited. It’s a completely different experience and unique perspective when attending a private event along […]
Did you know that for a mere $6, you can take a 45-minute tour to the top of one of the most loved and recognizable structures in all of Austin – the Main Building (or more commonly known as “The Tower”) at the University of Texas? Yet another extremely cool and unique experience to be had […]
Nothin’ like startin’ off your weekend at the crack of dawn at a bar in downtown Austin with a rousing couple hours of live music, well before many in the Capital City has even had their first cup of coffee. Well, that’s exactly what happened to me this past Saturday. Yet another out-of-the-ordinary opportunity, I […]
THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: August 27-September 3, 2012 Monday, August 27, 2012 Antone’s – Blue Monday with Derek O’Brien, Tara Carragher Continental Club – Dale Watson, the Peterson Brothers Continental Club Gallery – James Hyland & the Joint Chiefs, Hot Club of Cowtown Elephant Room – Michael Mordecai’s Jazz Jam, Austin Jazz Band Gruene Hall (Gruene) – Bo Porter Legendary […]
THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: August 20-26, 2012 Thursday, August 23, 2012 Antone’s – Sons of Orpheus, Bombasta Barrio Big Band, La Guerrilla, Kiko Villamizar The Blackheart – Harvest Thieves, So Long Problems Broken Spoke – Jesse Dayton, Tony Harrison Cactus Cafe – David Halley Continental Club -Vicky and the Vengents, Deke Dickerson, Wyldwood Four Continental Club Gallery – Tameca Jones, […]
I think the 1971 hit single by Rod Stewart, “Every Picture Tells A Story,” nails it best…sometimes there really are no words to describe many of the amazing experiences we are fortunate to undertake during our time here. One such adventure is a road trip I took back in late July with my best buddy, […]
The wait is nearly over! Believe it or not, at long last, in just a few weeks, the glorious time of year we know as football season returns! For one, I can tell you, I have a four-legged friend here at home who is as fired up as anyone for toe to finally hit leather […]
Announcing the 2012 Official ACL Late Night Shows! Performances by Thievery Corporation, Alabama Shakes, The Shins, Bassnectar, Delta Spirit and many more! Get on the C3 Concerts E-list by 9:59PM CDT TONIGHT to gain access to tomorrow’s Pre-Sale. http://www.c3concerts.com/connect
THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: August 20-26, 2012 Monday, August 20, 2012 Alamo Drafthouse Ritz – Cinema Cocktails: “Arthur” (7pm) Antone’s – Austin Blues Society Open Blues Jam Continental Club – Dale Watson, the Peterson Brothers Continental Club Gallery – James Hyland & the Joint Chiefs, Bret Engel & Friends Elephant Room – Jitterbug Vipers, Michael Mordecai’s Jazz Jam Gruene Hall (Gruene) […]
Fairly simple and to the point today…in case you missed it, the huge news here in the Austin area from the past week is word that the infamous Austin City Limits Music Festival has now been approved for expansion to two weekends in a unanimous vote by the Austin City Council. Beginning next year, the […]
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