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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 8-FEBRUARY 13, 2013

February 8, 2013 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 8-FEBRUARY 13, 2013 Friday, February 8, 2013 The Broken Spoke: Two Tons of Steel Cactus Cafe: Wood & Wire The Continental Club: The Blues Specialists, NRBQ, Homer Henderson Gruene Hall (Gruene, TX): Alejandro Escovedo, Amy Cook One-2-One Bar: Shelley King, Ginger Leigh, Ruthie Foster, Uncle Bruno Scottish Rite Theater: […]

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An Excellent Austin Holiday Tradition: 37th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

December 11, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

Austinites, don’t miss out on an excellent Austin holiday tradition – the 37th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar starting up tomorrow at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704) and running from 11am-11pm daily through December 24th. Live music and art have made the original Armadillo Christmas Bazaar an iconic Austin event. […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 6-DECEMBER 12, 2012

December 6, 2012 by Randall Metting 2 Comments

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 6-DECEMBER 12, 2012 Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Belmont: Dale Watson, Wiretree Cactus Cafe: Ruby Jane The Continental Club: Soulhat, King Corduroy, the Whiskey Sisters The Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer The Elephant Room: The Ephraim Owens Quartet, the Jitterbug Vipers The Lucky Lounge: Ian McLagan […]

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Kickin’ Off Formula 1 Weekend in Austin: “The Best of Texas Music” Showcase at ACL Live

November 19, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

Nothin’ like kickin’ off one of the most highly anticipated weekends ever in Austin, the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix Weekend, with a celebration of tunes from artists who hail from the Lone Star State and who have been makin’ us proud of our musical heritage here over the years. With huge thanks to my friends […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 20, 2012

November 15, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 20, 2012 Thursday, November 15, 2012 ACL Live at Moody Theater: “Best of Texas Music” Showcase featuring Willie Nelson, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, Pat Green, Jerry Jeff Walker, Cindy Cashdollar, Del Castillo, Ruthie Foster, the Quebe Sisters and more Antone’s: Hector Ward & […]

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Prep Your Eyes & Ears: 2012 ACL Music Festival Artist Recommendations

October 9, 2012 by Randall Metting 1 Comment

At long last, the 2012 ACL Music Festival Week is finally upon us! My absolute favorite weekend of the year out at Zilker Park here in Austin and a true feast for the senses for the festival-loving, music-craving, fun-seeking sort. Granted, as with most annual ACL lineups, this year’s is jammed packed with amazing talent, […]

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Festers, Plan Away! – 2012 ACL Music Festival Schedule Released

July 30, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

It’s incredibly amazing to me how quickly time flies and months rip through the calendar. All of a sudden, I look up and it’s the end of July 2012. That said, however, all is not lost on the swift movement of Father Time, considering the onset of the latter half of the year means two […]

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