It's Mr. Ben's birthday, and you're invited!!!!!!
April 19 - April 25
We did our final performance of Sycorax on Sunday, then the cast and crew went to the Crown and Anchor for a little ritual unwinding. When I got home, I suddenly felt as if I was emerging from a cave after a long captivity (I told Mr. Ben I needed to hang some stalactites from the ceiling of my studio). I had a strong, compelling urge to go outside. And take a walk. For pleasure! I had an even stronger urge to take a nap. So I did.
As much as I love the creative life (and believe me, I wouldn't live it any other way), there is a certain withdrawal from the world which accompanies it, a degree of focus and utter commitment which is required, a level of unrelenting intensity that only lets up once the lights go down that last time. As much as I love that life, the re-emergence into the light is a lovely thing, too, especially when it's spring and my jasmine is blooming and the bluebonnets have taken over the world and Mr. Ben has a birthday and we've got some serious dancing to do in honor of the occasion.
Please come to the dance. Come help Mr. Ben celebrate a milestone. I'll even share him with anyone who wants to dance with him (and you know what a fabulous dancer he is). It's this Saturday at the Moose Lodge. More details on the poster here and down below in Saturday's listing. I'll bring the cake; you bring your dancing shoes.
Thursday, April 12
Aretha Franklin
Bass Concert Hall / UT campus / 8 pm
There are still some tickets left, so click here for yours.
DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel; http://www.austinswingsyndicate.org/ 8pm
Chaparral
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189
Marc Devine & Denia Ridley
Reed's Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 8:00 pm
Cornell Hurd
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st, 447-7825 / 8 pm (family)
Ted Roddy
Ginny's Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Rd; 458-8313
Damien Green
Cypress Grill / 4404 W. William Cannon / 6:30 pm (family)
The Fabs
Guero’s / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm (family)
Roger Wallace
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe / 5001 E. Ben White / 444-2020
I actually dreamed about this new venue the other night. Gotta check it out and see how close I was to reality.
Old Settlers Music Festival
Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch
As usual, there's an amazing line-up including (but not limited to) Peter Rowan, Iris Dement, Mary Gauthier, Grupo Fantasma, Red Stick Ramblers (reason enough to buy tickets!) Click on the link for ALL the details.
Friday, April 20
Sankara
Texas School for the Blind / 1100 W. 45th; 918-1351/ 7:30 pm; $10-15 (family)
This instrumental ensemble will be presenting music of India. Should be most wonderful.
White Ghost Shivers; MarchFourth
Red's Scoot Inn / 1308 E. 4th; 320-0004 / 9 pm
You may not have heard MarchFourth. All I can tell you is they're a 35 piece (that's right -- thirty five) marching band. And, of course you know WGS.
Erik Hokkanen
Central Market / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30 pm (family)
Well, folks, I led you astray last week. Erik and his band are on THIS Friday, not last. Sorry.
DJd Swing Dance
Go Dance / Northcross Mall / 8 pm
Dale Watson
Threadgill’s / 301 W.
Lucky Strikes
Reed’s Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 8:30 pm
The Eggmen
Nutty Brown / 12225 Highway 290 West; 301-4648 /7:30 pm; $5 (family)
Assuming the weather behaves itself (a little iffy these days), this should be a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful evening. (Oh my god, I sound like Lawrence Welk!)
Kat's Meow
Lambert's / 401 W. 2nd / 6:30 pm
Relatively new band in a relatively new venue.
Saturday, April 21 -- MR. BEN'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!! Mr. Ben's Birthday Party !!!!!!!!
Moose Lodge / 2103 EM Franklin (between MLK & Manor) / 9 pm; $10
How often does this happen: a birthday -- a significant one ending in a zero -- falls on a Saturday when there's a great party just waiting for the birthday boy? I would so love to take credit for the planning of this one, but I have to admit I simply got lucky. Mr. Ben is having a ('significant') birthday on April 21, and Bradley Jaye Williams just so happens to be hosting the perfect party. So...This is your invitation to come out and celebrate with Mr. Ben and to help Bradley and friends do what they can to save the Moose Lodge that is in danger of being 'developed', since it's so near the old airport and is in a prime urban development location. This will, undoubtedly, be THE party of the century featuring live music by JOHNNY DEGOLLADO, CHENCO FLORES, CHON MARTINEZ, ISIDRO SAMILPA, and special guest FLACO JIMENIZ. Now THAT's what I call a birthday party!!!! BE THERE OR TOTALLY BE, LIKE, SQUARE!!!!
Third Saturday Contra Dance (x2)
1. Republic Square Park / 4th & Guadalupe / 10 am
Live music by MC^2. This will be a demo and an invitation for you to learn to dance contra.
2. St. Paul Lutheran Fellowship Hall / 3501 Red River / 8 pm; $6-8
This is the monthly dance which I'm sure you'll want to attend after having learned it on Saturday morning in the park. Live music the Perfect 5th. 453-8936 or croth@austin.rr.com for more info.
Jim Stringer's AM Band
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe / 5001 E. Been White; 444-2020 / 8 pm
This is a new family friendly venue, operated by the folks at Esther's Follies so you know it will be fun. Apparently the food is good AND there's a dance floor. Who could ask for more? Check it out!
Cienfuegos
Central Market / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30 pm (family)
Again... my bad. This ended up on last week's list, but it belong on this week's. Sorry. There will be a salsa dance contest, so put on your dancing shoes!
Dale Watson
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 9 pm
Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies
Treehouse Italian Grill / 2201 College; 443-4200 / 7:30 pm
Earth Day Solar Jam
Republic Square Park / 4th & Guadalupe / 4 - 9 pm (family)
Ooh, lots of good music (in order, on the hour, starting at 4 pm): Mundi; Guy Forsyth; South Austin Jug Band; Rokkatone; MarchFourth
Roger Wallace w/Teri Joyce & the Tagalongs
Brentwood Tavern / 6701 Burnet Road; 420-8118
Okkervil River
Hogg Auditorium / 24th at Whitis / 8 pm; $10
They're bringing their string & horn sections for this performance. Click for tix.
The Studebakers
Arts Ribhouse / 2230 S. Lamar; 442-8283 / 7:30 pm (family)
Damien Green
Lambert's / 401 W. 2nd / 6:30 pm
Sunday, Apr 22
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10 pm; $6
White Ghost Shivers;MarchFourth
Antone's / 213 W. Fifth; 474-5314 / 10 pm
The Brew
The Oasis / 6550 Comanche Trail; 266-442
For all you salsa dancers on the list, these summer Sunday salsa soirees have started again.
Paris 49; Dale Watson
Continental Club /1315 S. Congress;441-2444 / 6:30 pm; 10 pm ($5 for DW)
Bayou Cajun Band
Evangeline Café / 8106 Brodie Lane; 282-2586 / 6:30 pm
With special guest Erik Hokkanen.
Tuesday, Apr 24
Lucky Strikes
The Belmont / 305 W. 6th; 457-0300 / 5:30 pm
DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 9:45 / no cover
Free dance after Four on the Floor’s classes. http://www.fouronthefloor.com
Erik Hokkanen's Laboratory
Flipnotics / 1601 Barton Springs; 322-9750 / 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Apr 25
The Brew
Speakeasy / 412 Congress; 476-8017
Mr. Fabulous & Casino Royale
The Belmont / 305 W. 6th; 457-0300 / 6 pm
This is an every Wednesday happy hour.
ROAD TRIPS
Friday & Saturday, April 20 & 21
Llano Crawfish Open
Llano Golf Club and County Park /
Golf, crawfish and live music. Sweet. They'll finish up with a big dance on Saturday night with Asleep at the Wheel.
Houston, TX
Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22, 28 & 29
Houston International Festival
I don't often suggest that people voluntarily go to Houston, but the International Festival really is a good one. Click the link for all the details (and I hope they've got the link fixed by now).
Helotes, TX
Saturday, April 21
Nickel Creek
Floores Country Store /
Oh what a treat!
Sunday, April 22
Lubbock to Luckenbach
Luckenbach Dance Hall / 888-311-8990 / 4 pm; $5
Come out and help the Texana Dames celebrate the music of Tommy and Connie Hancock in this historic dance hall. http://www.luckenbachtexas.com/ for full details.
Thursday, April 26
Cactus Café / Texas Union, UT campus, 23rd at Guadalupe, 475-6515 /$23 advance; $25 at door
Don't miss this rare treat to hear a truly fine Irish(American) band. Call 477-6060 or click here for tix.
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