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THE YEAR IN PICTURES 2012: What A Year It Was!

December 31, 2012 by Randall Metting 4 Comments

The waning hours of 2012 are upon us and, in wrappin’ up this current chapter of life, I went back through my hundreds, if not thousands, of photos from the the past 12 months and confirmed what an excellent year it’s really been. Great times spent with friends, old and new, excellent travels, much fun […]

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HIPSTER SHINER DOG!

December 31, 2012 by Randall Metting 1 Comment

Already highly anticipating SXSW 2013 here in Austin, Sir Shiner Dog would like to wish each and everyone of you an excellent and Happy New Year! Best wishes from Hipster Shiner for a tremendous 2013!

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The Year in Music: Top 12 Songs of 2012

December 30, 2012 by Randall Metting 8 Comments

Wow. The final two days of 2012. Once again, time just flyin’ on by. Hard to believe 2013 is already on our doorstep, but excited for what lies ahead and the beginning of a whole new chapter in this great life of ours. While we’re wrapping up another excellent year over the coming days, we’re […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 27, 2012-JANUARY 2, 2013

December 27, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 27, 2012-JANUARY 2, 2013 Thursday, December 27, 2012 Antone’s: “Antone’s Alumni Winter Ball” featuring Lou Ann Barton, Malford Milligan, Denny Freeman, Derek O’Brien, Marcia Ball, Mike Flanigin, George Rains, Scott Nelson, Larry Fulcher, J.J. Johnson, Georgia Bramhall, Emily Gimble The Continental Club: The Whiskey Sisters, O:A, Zapata!, Soulhat […]

Filed Under: Music, This Week in Austin Tagged With: ACL Live at Moody Theater, Alejandro Escovedo, Antone's, Auditorium Shores, Austin, Austin Music Hall, Austin Texas, Best Bets Austin Texas December 27 2012-January 2 2013, Billy's Ice House, Blaggards, Bob Schneider, continental club, continental club gallery, Cowboy Mouth, Crooks, Dale Watson, Emo's, Entertainment Listings Austin Texas December 27 2012-January 2 2013, Ephraim Owens, evangeline cafe, fado austin, Flamingo Cantina, Frank, graham wilkinson, Gregg Allman, Gruene Hall, Guy Forsyth, Hayes Carll, Iron & Wine, james mcmurtry, Jeff Lofton, John Hiatt, Lucas Hudgins and the First Cousins, lustre pearl, Mother Falcon, Music Listings Austin Texas December 27 2012-January 2 2013, Paramount Theater, ray wylie hubbard, Reckless Kelly, Roger Creager, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Saxon Pub, Scottish Rite Theater, Strange Brew, Stubb's BBQ, Tameca Jones, Texas, Texas Music Theater, The Beauty Ballroom, the broken spoke, The Elephant Room, The Hole in the Wall, The Mavericks, The Mean Eyed Cat, The Original South Austin Jug Band, The Parish, The Peterson Brothers Band, The Rattle Inn, The Sahara Lounge, the white horse, Them Duquaines, This Week In Austin Texas December 27 2012-January 2 2013, Uncle Lucius, Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros, Warren Hood and the Goods, Willie Nelson

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 20-DECEMBER 26, 2012

December 20, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 20-DECEMBER 26, 2012 Thursday, December 20, 2012 ACL Live at Moody Theater: YES Cedar Park Center: Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Continental Club: The Whiskey Sisters, Herman the German, LeRoi Brothers, Two Hoots & A Holler The Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer Frank: The Bus Stop Stallions, Fatback […]

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The Sound Of Austin: The Perfect Holiday Gift For Every Austinite & True Music Fan

December 19, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

One look at my blog, my Facebook profile or just spending any amount of time around me and most know that I am an avid and passionate resident of the great city of Austin, Texas and strong supporter of our local music scene. A few weeks back, I stumbled upon an excellent representation of the […]

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Historic, Unique, Cool: Freedmen’s Craft Cocktails and Fine Foods

December 18, 2012 by Randall Metting 2 Comments

Man, what a wonderful life this really is. The great experiences and boatloads of fun just keep on comin’… This past Friday night, I was invited to attend the VIP Opening Party at an extremely fascinating and unique new addition to the Austin bar and restaurant scene, Freedmen’s Craft Cocktails and Fine Foods, located at 2402 […]

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Austin Live Music Experience For The Ages: Patty Griffin & “Her Driver,” Mr. Robert Plant

December 17, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

During these recent times, when it’s often difficult to make sense of the goings on in the world, to understand the senseless acts carried out by the sick, and to find solace and piece of mind, I turn to the unbridled power of music…even better, live music. In light of last Friday’s tragic elementary school […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 13-DECEMBER 19, 2012

December 13, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 13-DECEMBER 19, 2012 Thursday, December 13, 2012 The Continental Club: The Whiskey Sisters, Ted Russell Kamp, the Preservation The Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer Emo’s: The Eli Young Band, JT Hodges The Hole In The Wall: The Hang, Mayeux & Broussard, Brian Pounds The Lucky Lounge: […]

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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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