Being kind to web footed friends

June 28-July 4

It's that time of year again, when we are reminded to be kind to our web footed friends (for a duck may be somebody's mother, don't you know). However, some of my human friends have admitted to growing webbed feet recently as a result of all this rain. And the weather man says July is going to be the same, so we may all be web footed by the end of the summer.

Which reminds me. I recently saw a dance work performed in swim fins. And...senior moment...I can't remember who did it or where I saw it! Argh. Did anyone besides me see it? Please refresh my memory.

The past few weeks I've been including videos of people who do things extremely well. While the director/videographer/editor of this particular piece is NOT one of the people who does things extremely well, the people in the video are arguably THE best at what they did. Ever. Warning: I will totally bitch slap you into the next county if you disagree with me. And... it's about rain.


Just be aware this week that every single outdoor event is "weather permitting".


Thursday, June 28

Pete Best
Threadgill's / 301 W. Riverside; 472-9304 / 9 pm
As you may have noticed, Pete Best was NOT in the video I showed you this week. But, yes, he was one of the original Beatles. I just don't know what to think about this.

Cornell Hurd
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st; 447-7825 / 8 pm (family)

Glovertango
Lambert’s / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 6:30 pm

DJd Milonga
Copa / 217 Congress; 420-8839 / 9 pm; $5

DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 8 pm Read all about the Austin Swing Syndicate and their activities.

Marc Devine & Denia Ridley
Reed's Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 8:00 pm

The Weary Boys
Threadgill’s / 301 W. Riverside; 472-9304 / 9:30 pm

Two Hoots and Holler
Ego's / 510 S. Congress; 474-7091 / 11 pm

Poor Man's Fortune
Cactus Cafe / Texas Union Bldg; 23rd at Guadalupe / 8:30 pm; no cover
Help this local Irish band celebrate their newest CD release.


Thursday-Sunday, June 28-July 1

But I Could Do That
The Off Center / 2211A Hidalgo / 8 pm Th-Sat; 2 pm Sun; $15 (family)

Yellowtape Construction Company presents their summer dance extravaganza. Those of you who saw "We are Normal Cha Cha Chaaaaaa" know what a kick-ass dance troupe this is. You can get tix here.

Friday, June 29

Donn and the Station Masters
Donn's Depot / 1600 W.w 5th; 478-0336

Two Hoots and Holler
Ginny's Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 9 pm

Ted Roddy & The Backwoods Hipsters
Guero's / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm (family)

Texas Swing Kings
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe / 5001 E. Ben White; 444-2020 / 7:30 pm


Saturday, June 30

Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies
Treehouse Italian Grill / 2201 College; 443-4200 / 7:30 pm

Lucky Strikes
Reed's Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 8:30 pm

The Fabulous Polkasonics; Brave Combo
Moose Lodge / 2103 E.M. Franklin / 9 pm; $12; $4 for members
FINALLY! It's here! Mr. Ben and I will be late because we're double booked (as usual!), but we WILL be there, and I expect to see each and every one of you there as well, helping save the Moose. Apparently there has been some confusion among some about whether or not non-members can attend dances at the Moose. DEFINITELY! And I'll be taking roll.

Oliver Rajamani
Central Market / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30pm (family)

South Austin Jug Band
Threadgill’s / 301 W. Riverside; 472-9304 / 10 pm


Sunday, July 1

Del Castillo
Momo's / 618 W. 6th; 479-8848 / 6 pm
These guys don't play in Austin much any more. Catch 'em while you can.

Heybale!
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10 pm; $6

The Brew
The Oasis / 6550 Comanche Trail; 266-2442

Texas Swing Kings
Artz Ribhouse / 2230 S. Lamar; 442-8283 / 6:30 pm


Monday, June 25

Paris 49; Dale Watson
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30; 10 pm ($5)


Tuesday, July 2

Bayou Cajun Band
Evangeline Cafe / 8106 Brodie Lane / 6:30 pm

DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 9:45 / no cover Free dance after Four on the Floor’s classes.

Marc Devine & Denia Ridley
Reed's Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 6:30 pm

Erik Hokkanen's Laboratory
Flipnotics / 1601 Barton Springs; 322-9750 / 8:00 pm

Dr. Zog
Alligator Grill / 3003 South Lamar; 444-6117 / 6 pm
A little Tuesday evening zydeco.

Jitterbug Vipers
Lambert’s / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 6:30 pm

The Lucky Strikes
Belmont / 305 W. 6th; 457-0300 / 6 pm
This is an every-Tuesday event.

Chaparral
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 Looks like this is going to stay on Tuesdays for a while.


Wednesday, July 4

The Brew
Speakeasy / 412 Congress; 476-8017

Matisyahu
The Backyard / 13101 Hwy 71 West; 263-4146 / 6:30 pm; $45-$47
How's THIS for a 4th of July extravaganza! He'll be playing tomorrow night, too, if you can't make it to this one.

Marc Devine & Denia Ridley
Reed's Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 7:00 pm

Erik Hokkanen and his Gypsy Tribe
Lambert’s / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 6:30 pm

Hand Me Down
Flipnotics / 1601 Barton Springs; 322-9750 / 8:00 pm

Austin Symphony Orchestra
Zilker Park / 8:30 pm; free (family)
Remember last year when we weren't sure fireworks would be happening because it was so dry? This year they may be too damp to ignite. Sheesh!

Mr. Fabulous & Casino Royale
The Belmont / 305 W. 6th; 457-0300 / 6 pm
This is an every Wednesday happy hour.


ROAD TRIPS

Gruene, TX
Tuesday, June 26
Two Tons of Steel
Gruene Hall / 1281 Gruene; 830-606-1281 / 7:30 pm $4


COMING SOON

Thursday, July 5
Matisyahu
The Backyard / 13101 Hwy 71 West; 263-4146 / 6:30 pm; $45-$47


AFTERTHOUGHT

My friends Tray and Mike WON the "Expose The X" contest for the Austin radio station 101X. Thanks for your vote!

see ya on the dance floor,
chris