Friday, February 17, 2006

You know, I've lived here in Austin almost my whole life and am so happy that there are still so many things here that, A, I didn't know about and, B, are fun and exciting. I'm referring to a little place called TC's Lounge on Webberville Road in East Austin. We went there on Monday night to record audio and video for Little Elmore Reed Blues Band, a four piece made up of some local heroes who have come together from their various projects to play on Monday nights as this project. Oh man, what a band! And what a club! My friend and business partner, Tim the audio magician, was running sound and recording audio while I and the Boss were running camera. We caught the first set, which ended about 1130, and we were hooked. The style is blues and man, is it dirty. Never seen four white boys play blues with such skill and feeling. Indeed, these aren't just any four white dudes. These dudes know the blues. Check out their myspace place and you'll know what I mean. The club, though, is without precedent. You walk in and it's like you've gone back in time to a juke joint or a gin house. I mean, dancing, drinking, shit talking and big smiles! I didn't know and man, it was fun! Come on down on Monday nights to TC's Lounge to see Little Elmore Reed. You'll be glad you did. We'll see you there. Last night was Thursday and I went to Cafe Mundi to catch the Austin Family Jewels. Because it WAS warm, they played outside and were mic'd up for sound! This 6 piece always plays with such style and glamour and emotion. You can feel the experiences as the various singers sing their songs. Driving songs, loving songs, crying songs and fun songs. Austin Family Jewels has it all! Catch em next time. This weekend should be fun. Don't know about much music yet, but there are parties, events and dinners with great people. It's supposed to freeze or something this weekend, which, in Texas, never happens. Yesterday, it was 80 degrees. Today, it's COLD!! Doesn't stop us! The music keeps rolling and so do we! What are you doing tonight?

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