Deertick For Day 2 at ACL, the rains came… and they came all day long. Not enough to cancel shows, mind you. But enough to make everything a muddy soup. The crowds, however, were still large, so Austin gets an
ACL Festival 2009, Day 1
The first day of ACL Fest brought great weather, nice temperatures. This was probably the best ACL day we’ve had so far in terms of comfort. Good idea to move to October. Now, we just need to keep our fingers
The Steps, Black and White Years, Pecan Street Festival, Sept. 26, 2009
The Pecan Street Festival always offers some of the best live music, and its a great way to try out some new acts. I arrived in time to see a favorite, The Steps, and a band I’d only seen once
Paul Minor and Friends, Hole in the Wall, Sept. 22, 2009
It was HAAM benefit day, and I got out to support one act, my friend Paul Minor and his talented crew. HAAM is Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and it’s a great cause, providing much needed health care to our
Small Stars at Continental Club, Sept. 10, 2009
It was the 43rd birthday of Miles Zuniga…often of Fastball…but tonight starring as Guy Fantasy with the Small Stars. Miles’ lovely wife Kelly brought cupcakes and called in some pros for a birthday surprise, and lots of friends were on