Texas – Randall Metting

Cocktailin’ In The Capital City: Austin’s Best Adult Libations

December 10, 2012 by Randall Metting 2 Comments

Hello outstanding blog followers! Happy Monday to ya! A few weeks back, I shared my thoughts regarding the Austin dining scene with a collection of “guilty pleasures” when it comes to grubbin’ around this great town, which I hope you found enlightening and appetite-generating. Considering the holidays are now upon us and the season to […]

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Happy Holidays From Sir Shiner Dog!

December 7, 2012 by Randall Metting 3 Comments

With December already upon us and year’s end in sight, Sir Shiner Dog would like to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you, and your families a very Happy Holiday Season, best wishes for an extremely fun-filled 2013 and continued celebration of all the wonderful, finer things in this great adventure […]

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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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The Year In Music: Top 10 Albums of 2012

December 3, 2012 by Randall Metting 4 Comments

Despite the widespread rumors and rampant media buzz, I have not actually fallen off the face of the Earth, I have merely been inundated over the last few weeks preparing for the move to my new condo in South Austin. Yep, at long last, I am finally a resident of “the 78704,” reveling in the […]

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Austin, TX: Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix Weekend In Pictures

November 20, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

Almost two years in the making, the long awaited Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix finally arrived in Austin this past weekend and, despite the massive amount of speculation regarding what hassles, headaches and aggravation an international event of this magnitude might bring to our fine town, I can honestly say WE NAILED IT! From the amazing […]

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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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A Tribute To A Legend: Honoring Darrell K. Royal

November 12, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

This past week, we lost a true legend here in Austin, the one and only, Darrell K. Royal, the iconic head football coach of the Texas Longhorns and local hero to many, who succumbed to the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease this past Wednesday at the age of 88. Coach Royal was not just a legend […]

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Hear the Music & Hear Your Life: A Music & Hearing Awareness Event benefiting the SIMS Foundation

November 12, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

Extremely proud to support an excellent event for a wonderful cause with amazing live music this coming Thursday evening to the Scottish Rite Theater here in Austin. Hope to see you there! Hear the Music & Hear Your Life: A Music & Hearing Awareness Event benefiting the SIMS Foundation Who? Hosted by author and hearing loss […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – NOVEMBER 8-NOVEMBER 14, 2012

November 9, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – NOVEMBER 8-NOVEMBER 14, 2012 Thursday, November 8, 2012 Wurstfest (New Braunfels, TX): Through Sunday, November 11th ACL Live at Moody Theater: Los Lonely Boys Antone’s: Gaelic Storm, Lost & Nameless Orchestra Austin Music Hall: Snow Patrol, Noel Gallagher’s “High Flying Birds” Bass Concert Hall: Jackson Browne, Sara Watkins The Continental […]

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