Cockroach karma

June 26 - July 2

The loop continues. Roofers. Exterminators. Insurance adjusters. I won't bore you (again) with the whole thing (again). It just doesn't end (ever).


What I've really got on my mind is this: I'm rehearsing a play called "Kidnapped by Craigslist" (which I expect every single one of you to come see [see "coming soon"]). I play, among other things, a marching cockroach, and there's something weird going on (other than the fact that I'm impersonating my least favorite insect). I had not seen a roach in months until we started rehearsing this bit. The night we started, I went home and found one of the little MFers in my bathroom. Needless to say, I killed it. The next day there was an even bigger one in my kitchen. Dead now. The following day I found one lying on its back, kicking its little bristly dying legs in the doorway of my office. I feel like I'm being stalked!!!!!! There is no escape!!!!!!


Hmmmmm..... I don't think I've ever seen one on the dance floor. Maybe that should be my refuge.



Thursday, June 25


Glovertango
Lambert's / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 7 pm

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

DJd Milonga
Thai Passion / 620 Congress, Suite 105 / 9:30 pm

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

DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 8 pm; $2-$5

Billy Dee
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 9 pm


Friday, June 27

Ted Roddy's Backwoods Hipsters
Evangeline Cafe / 8106 Brodie Lane; 282-2596 / 6:30 pm

Tango Happy Hour (DJd)
Copa / 217 Congress Ave.; 479-5002 / 7 pm


The Eggmen
The Oasis / 6550 Comanche Trail 266-2442 / 7 pm

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

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

Asylum Street Spankers
Ruta Maya / 3501 S. Congress; 707-9637
I'm not sure about the start time on this one, so give 'em a call.

999 Eyes
Antone's / 213 W. 5th; 320-8424
They will be accompanied by That Damned Band, one of my favorites. Check 'em out. It's fun!


Saturday, June 28

Keep Austin Weird Fest
Auditorium Shores / 3 pm (family)
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun. And, of course, those of us who want to do our part ot keep Austin weird. Go figure. You can get all the details by clicking the link.

The Eggmen
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st; 447-7825 / 7 pm
Ouch! opens, so get there early.

Roger Wallace
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 9 pm



THRU Sunday, August 9

Beauty and the Beast
Zilkerk Hillside Theatre / 8:30 pm (family) $3 parking
This summer's musical opens this Saturday and is something the entire family will love. Runs Thursdays thru Sundays (except on July 4).



Sunday, June 29

Redd Volkeart
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 4 pm

Austin Symphony in the Park
Hartman Concert Park / Long Center City Terrace / 7:30 pm (family)
This week's concert will be an audience favorite -- big band! Bring your dancing shoes.

Marshall Ford Swing Band
Momo's / 618 W. 6th / 6:00 pm

Texas Swing Kings
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st; 447-7825



The Brew
The Oasis / 6550 Comanche Trail 266-2442


Monday, June 30

Paris 49; Dale Watson
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / P49 6:30 (no cover); DW 10:00 ($5)

Charles Thibodeaux & The Austin Cajun Aces
Evangeline Cafe / 8106 Brodie Lane; 282-2596 / 6:30 pm

Lucky Strikes
Joe DiMaggio's / 11410 Century Oaks Terrace (The Domain) / 6 pm


Tuesday, July 1

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

Dale Watson
Belmont / 305 W. 6th; 457-0300 / 6:30 pm

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




DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 9:40 pm
This is the weekly FREE dance after Four on the Floor's lessons.

Jim Stringer & the AM Band

Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 9 pm

Jason Roberts Band
Threadgill’s / 301 W. Riverside; 472-9304
Not sure about the start time on this one, so give 'em a call.


Wednesday, July 2

Oliver Rajamani
Pharas Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Restaurant / 111 E. North Loop / 8 pm

Atash
The Red Fez / 209B W. 5th / 11:30 pm

The Brew
Speakeasy / 412 Congress; 476-8017 / 9:30 pm

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

Roger Wallace
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Rd; 458-1813 / 9 pm

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


ROAD TRIPS

Elgin, TX
Sunday, June 29
Leroy Rybak
Elgin SPJST Hall / 702 Tx 95 N; 512-285-3100 / 3 pm
A little Sunday afternoon polka dancing never hurt anybody.

Gruene, TX
Tuesday, July 1
Two Tons of Steel
Gruene Hall / 1281 Gruene; 830-606-1281 / 8:30 pm; $4
This is a great little, quick little mid-week get-away.


COMING SOON

Thursdays - Saturdays, July 10 - 26
Kidnapped by Craigslist
Blue Theater / 916 Springdale / 8 pm; $12-$25
Want to buy a couch? Find a date? Complain about your roommate? Your boss? Your sketchy neighbor that sleeps in his doghouse? Kidnapped by Craigslist is a unique new comedy that explores the carnivalesque, cult-like phenomenon that is Craigslist. Combining actual postings from the Austin website with scripted material, the show tells the true stories locked inside an online community that has shaped and inspired today's internet generation. To charge by credit card, call 474-TIXS or visit www.texasperforms.com



See ya on the dance floor,

chris