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

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 […]

The Year in Music: Top 12 Songs of 2012

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

The Year In Music: Top 10 Albums of 2012

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 & […]

Birthday Boasting: 39 Reasons I Love Austin, Texas

While seeming incredibly unrealistic to me, today, I celebrate a whopping 39 years on this amazing carnival ride we call life. Considering I still feel like a kid at heart, continue to live life to the fullest (as best I can) and, honestly, have no immediate plans of “growing up” anytime soon,  I felt it […]

Unforgettable Saturday At “Willie’s Place”

Gotta be honest, if you had told me when I moved back to Texas in 2008 that I would, one day, be spending a Saturday afternoon out at Willie Nelson’s ranch with his “family,” closest friends and fellow musicians, I’da said you’re out of your mind. Well, funny how this amazing ride, we call life, […]

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

The outlaw, himself, Shiner The Kid, says, “The cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage.”