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One of the most important days of the year for the Austin music community and I hope you’ll do your part to help! http://www.HealthAllianceForAustinMusicians.org – http://www.myhaam.org “Keeping Music in Austin Alive and Well” 7th Annual HAAM BENEFIT DAY Austin, Texas – “Live Music Capital of the World” Tuesday, October 2, 2012 City-Wide Event Hours: 6 […]
Jeff Lofton’s 1950’s Miles Davis Tribute at the Scottish Rite Theater Austin – NPR affiliate KUT describes jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton as “… a veritable jazz virtuoso. Comparisons are frequently made to Miles Davis – and rightfully so.” Jazz fans can experience this for themselves at Jeff Lofton’s 1950s Miles Davis Tribute at The Scottish […]
Very excited to announce my new partnership with Cirrus Aircraft (www.cirrusaircraft.com), the maker of the world’s best-selling and most technologically-advanced airplane in the world and now proudly the Official Aircraft of the Unofficial Mayor of Austin (www.randallmetting.com)! Company Overview Cirrus Aircraft is a recognized leader in general aviation. Its all-composite line of personal aircraft are […]
Living in a great city like Austin, Texas, we are gifted with a slew of outstanding restaurants, fine dining locations and excellent spots to relax with a bite and a glass of vino. Often, when asked for recommendations among visitors or those here in town looking for the best, I always put Max’s Wine Dive […]
BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2012 Thursday, September 20, 2012 Fantastic Fest: Ongoing through September 27 – Various venues ACL Live at Moody Theater: Fiona Apple – POSTPONED Antone’s: Chris Robinson Brotherhood Cactus Cafe: Joe Ely Long Center for the Performing Arts: Michael Franti & Spearhead One World Theatre: Bela Fleck […]
Hello friends! As many of you are already aware, I’m currently working with an excellent and exciting source of information for neighborhoods around the country, specifically in 19 cities throughout the U.S., called EveryBlock. Founded in 2007 and currently owned by NBC Universal, EveryBlock is, quite simply, an extremely easy to use and free web […]
BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2012 Thursday, September 13, 2012 Antone’s: Joe Cocker Hoot Night with Mad Dogs & Englishmen Central Market North Lamar: Lost & Nameless Orchestra La Zona Rosa: Beats Antique, Sorne, Lynx Lucky Lounge: Mayeux & Broussard, Tyler Guthrie, Brian Pounds Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Jeff Lofton Trio […]
Those who know me best know that when the latter months of the year arrive, my focus and attention gets clouded with the obsession of college football and the love for the open road. What does that compelling combination lead to, one might ask? Well, on weekends such as this past, that means fillin’ the […]
Austin’s hottest new hub of nightlife, Rainey Street, has a great new addition with the recent opening of Bungalow in yet another charming Craftsman-style house chock full of character, two well-stocked bars (one inside, one out), a huge back patio and much more. Bungalow’s Operating Partner, Jason Steward, and his team have created quite a […]
After excellent feedback and further thought, I decided to shake things up with the “This Week In Austin” segment of the blog by picking my “Best Bets” every week, so that the calendar is not so intimidating and you actually have my recommendations for what to do and where to head in this great town. […]
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