Everything that's not the ACL festival...

September 13-19

Your old pal Chris has been in sick-bay this past week; but she's feeling human again, so that's a good thing. Sleep and mango smoothies have worked their magic, yee haw. And not a minute too soon, since work has already begun on Far Away -- the next big project. (Stay tuned for details.)

As you probably know (and if you don't, then you must be living in a vacuum), this is ACL festival weekend. And, as you probably know, the only tix left are a few for Friday. And, as you also probably know, I am so NOT a huge festival person -- nothing like heat and crowds to turn me into a cranky old curmudgeon -- so I won't be addressing that event in this week's list. It is well covered in the Chron and the XLent, so look there for all the pertinent information. Instead, this week I'll be giving you lots and lots of alternative options, assuming you can find a parking place.

But first -- the video du week, a most excellent one I assure you! People have the coolest gifts/talents/abilities/whatever, as I think you'll agree when you see this guy (Australian magician Raymond Crowe) doing something very, very well.



Thursday, September 13

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

Two Hoots & A Holler
Ego's / 510 S. Congress; 474-7091 / 11:00 pm

Jim Stringer's AM Band
Ginny's Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 9 pm

The Fabs
Guero's / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm (family)

Gotan Project
Stubb's / 801 Red River; 480-8341 / 7 pm; $35 Wow, even if you don't have an ACL pass, you can still hear this fabulous group. (They'll also be on the Dell Stage at 7:30 on Friday; but if you're going the festival, you probably know that already). Click here for Stubb's tix.

The Brew
Copa / 217 Congress Ave. / Austin, TX / 479-5002 / 10 pm
A little Thursday salsa when you're hot as the tropics.

Jesse Dayton
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 9 pm

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


Friday, September 14

Live on the Plaza City Hall / 301 W. 2nd / 1 - 4:30 pm
Wow, an entire half day music showcase featuring Atash, Mariachi Relampago, and nelo. And it's free, woo hoo!

DJd Milonga
La Tazza Fresca / 519 W. 37th; 371-5383 / 9 pm

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

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

White Ghost Shivers
Central Market / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30 pm (family)

Jim Stringer's AM Band
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe /5001 E. Ben White; 444-2020 / 7:30 pm

Blues Specialists White Ghost Shivers; Red Stick Ramblers
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30, 10 & 12 pm, respectively
On man! Was this planned or what? Red, White and Blue bands all on the same night!


Saturday, September 15

Jim Stringer's AM Band
Ginny's Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 9 pm

Red Stick Ramblers
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10 pm
A second opportunity to see these guys (in case they started too late for you on Friday).

Two Hoots & A Holler
The Belmont / 305 W. 6th; 457-0300 / 6:30 pm

Third Saturday Contra Dance
St. Paul's Lutheran Fellowship Hall / 3501 Red River / 8 pm; $5-$8
Live music by Runaway Bridegrooms. info@austincontradance.org, 512-453-8936 for more info.

Cornell Hurd Band
Nutty Brown / 12225 Hwy 290 W; 301-4648 / 7:30 pm; FREE (family) Oh, this does sound like fun. A lovely night in a lovely outdoor spot with a lovely no-cover price tag!

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

Bob Dylan
Stubb's BBQ / 801 Red River; 480-8341 / 8 pm
This is an official ACL after party and tickets are available online here. Now.

Sunday, September 16

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

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


Monday, September 17

Paris 49
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30pm

Bayou Cajun Band
Evangeline Café / 8106 Brodie Lane; 282-2586 / 6:30 pm (family)


Tuesday, September 18

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

Dr. Zog
Alligator Grill / 3003 South Lamar; 444-6117 / 6 pm

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

Planet Caspar
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30 pm; $5


Wednesday, September 19

Combo Mahalo
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30 pm; no cover.

The Brew
Speakeasy / 412 Congress; 476-8017

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

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


ROAD TRIPS
Gruene, TX
Friday, September 14
Seth Walker Gruene Hall / 1281 Gruene; 830-606-1281 / 7:30 pm; no cover

COMING SOON

Saturday, September 22
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
The Oaks / 10206 FM 973 (Manor)

Saturday, September 22
Halfway to St. Patrick's Day
Things Celtic / 1806 W. 35th Street; 472-CELT / 11 AM - 5 PM
Oh, now this looks like fun. ESPECIALLY the noon event. A portion of all sales will be donated to Silver Thistle Pipes & Drums, so you might as well plan to do a little early holiday shopping.
11 AM: Gaelic League of Austin
12 noon: Kilt fashion show (we don't need no stinkin' Chippendales!)
1 PM: Mundi
2 PM: Doc Grauzer
3 PM: Gan Fidil
4 PM: Silver Thistle Pipes & Drums

Sunday, October 28
Sinead O'Conner
Hogg Auditorium / 24th at Guadalupe / 8 pm; $35-$45.
Yeah, it's a little early, but so what? Click now for tix.


see ya on the dance floor,

chris