Pirating someone else's story because I'm lazy

September 20-26

Yesterday was, as you probably know Talk Like a Pirate Day. Governmental and educational institutions were still open, aarrrgh; but one of these days I'm sure they'll see the importance of the day and suspend all services accordingly in order to give employees the opportunity to spend the day with their shipmates. Even though the day has come and gone, I wanted to share a little something written by one of our regular readers (El J) who just happens to be a humorist/columnist. It contains a brief history of the holiday and reflects on the implications it has in the world global arena. Click here and enjoy!

And...

...here's a video of a dance company I saw many years ago featuring men who short of look like pirates. Sort of. The production values are not that great, but man, the dancing sure is! And yes, those guys are actually dancing on the tops of their toes. Ow. Enjoy the Georgia National Ballet (Georgia as in central Asia, not Georgia as in southern US). (aviso: don't try this at home!) (note to self: get job as orthopedic surgeon in Georgia.)

Thursday, September 20

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

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

Jim Stringer's AM Band
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 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 21

Albert & Gage
Central Market / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30 pm (family)

Dale Watson
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 9 pm

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

Texas Swing Kings
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe /5001 E. Ben White; 444-2020 / 8:00 pm

Mr. Fabulous & Casino Royale
Reed’s Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 8:30 pm

Studebakers
Artz Ribhouse / 2230 S. Lamar; 442-8283 / 7:30 pm (family)

Marshall Ford Swing Band
Lambert’s / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 6:30 pm

Jessie Dayton
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10 pm

Autumnal Equinox Celebration
Cafe Mundi / 1704 E. 5th; 236-8634 / 7:00 pm; $5 (family)
Everything from Shirley Johnston playing your favorite Bavarian, Bulgarian and Bosnian accordion tunes to belly dancers. And of course the amazing Sage (fire dancer extrordinaire).

The Eggmen
Nutty Brown / 12225 Hwy 290 W; 301-4648 / 7:30 pm (family)
Teach your children well. Take them to this wonderful outdoor venue and expose them to the music of the Beatles.


Fridays-Sundays, September 21 - 30

Aztlan Dance Company
Santa Cruz Theater / 1805 E. 7th; 524-4278 / 8 pm (Fri & Sat); 2 pm (Sun); $10-$13 (family)
Aztlan Dance Co presents their fall performance, always fun.


Saturday, September 22

Albert & Gage Band
Donn’s Depot / 1600 W. 5th, 478-0336 / 9 pm

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

Bear & The Essentials
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10 pm

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

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

White Ghost Shivers
Carousel Lounge / 1110 E. 52nd, 452-6790 / 8 pm
This is a benefit for Planned Parenthood, so you can have some fun AND help out a worthwhile organization.

Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
The Oaks / 10206 FM 973 (Manor)

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

Austin International Folk Dancers Open House
Hancock Rec Center / 41st at Red River / 8 pm
Enjoy world music? Then this might be just the ticket for you. Live and recorded music. Easy instruction, exciting demos. Snacks, mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Austin To Africa
Central Market / 4001 N. Lamar / noon-6 pm (family)
Featuring Atash, Lanaya, and Didgeman. Sounds like fun.

Russian Night
Threadgill’s / 301 W. Riverside; 472-9304 / 9 pm
I see a distinctly international thread running through this Saturday. Enjoy live music by The Flying Balalaika Brothers, Gypzee Heart (fronted by none other than Leeann Atherton), and Repa (a Russian cover band, oy!)


Sunday, September 23

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

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


Monday, September 24

Paris 49; Dale Watson
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30pm; 10:00 pm

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


Tuesday, September 25

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

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

Dean Bob Sinatra & the Swang Thang
Belmont / 305 W. 6th / 457-0300 / 7 pm
Don't know Dean Bob? Think Dale Watson's alter ego. In fact, think Dale Watson.

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


Wednesday, September 26

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
Lakehills, TX
Saturday, September 22
Medina Lake Cajun Festival
Lakehills Civic Center / Park Road 37; (830)796-3280 / 11:30 pm - 10:00 pm (family)
Live music by Band Aids Jazz Band; Don Fontenot; Cajun Joe Douglas; Rodney Thibodeaux & Tout les Soir; and Jean Pierre and the Zydeco Angels. Not to mention tons of food. And a dance contest.


COMING SOON

Thursday & Friday, October 4 & 5
A Ride With Bob
Paramount / 713 Congress / 8:00 pm; $31.50-$57.40
Bob Wills rides again. This show will definitely put a smile on your face and a tap in your toe. Click here for tix.

Sunday, October 7
Devendra Barnhart
La Zona Rosa / 612 W. 4th, 472-2293 / 8 pmI'm not sure exactly how to characterize this music except as sort of South American/indie/folk. But take a listen and see if you don't agree with me that this should be a lovely evening.

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