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June 5-11

Roofers, exterminators, insurance adjusters. Are these the people I really want to spend my summer with? Looks like that's my lot in life, though. Oh well. This, too, shall pass. Erg.

My big news this week is that I will be hosting a house concert on Tuesday night, featuring classical guitar music played by a young man from Madrid. What could be cooler than that? You're all invited, of course (keep reading). All ya gotta do is call me for a reservation and directions to my house.

A friend sent me this fabulous video by a group of amazingly talented folks. Why she got mad:




Thursday, June 5

Ruben Ramos w/Los Flames
Guero's Taco Bar / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm

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

The Swingsters
Carousel Loungs / 1110 E. 52nd; 452-6790 / 7 pm

Cerronato
El Sol y La Luna / 1224 S. Congress; 444-7770 / 7:30 pm
One word: sangria

Lucky Strikes
Treehouse Italian Grill / 2201 College; 443-4200 / 7:30 pm

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

Seth Walker
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10:30 pm: $7

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


Friday, June 6

Brave Combo
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st; 447-7825 / 8 pm; $10 (family)
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But Mr. Ben, the best dance partner in the universe, is out of town. BOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

First Friday Contradance
Carpenter's Hall / 400 Josephine / 8 pm; $8
Live music by the Flaming Kilts (hmmm). sealantsby5@aol.com or 512-970-4919 for more info.

Cornell Hurd Band
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189/ 9 pm

Alvin Crow / Zydeco Blanco
Saengerrunde Hall / 1607 San Jacinto / 8 pm (lessons at 7); $35 advance; $40 at door
Now before you get all rattled at the cover charge, you should know that this is the 13th Annual Texas Swing, an event that raises money for the support of families and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Dancing makes you feel good. Dancing for a worth cause makes you feel even better! Click the link for all the info.

Derailers
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / midnight

The Eggmen
The Oasis / 6550 Comanche Trail; 266-2442 / 7 pm (family)

Texana Dames
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe / 5501 E. Ben White; 444-2020 / 8 pm; (family)

Bear and the Essentials
Ginny's Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 9 pm


Saturday, June 7

Will Taylor & Strings Attached
Central Market (central ) / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30 pm (family)
They'll be playing Beatles music from The White Album and from Sgt. Pepper. Nice!

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

Jon Emery
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe / 5001 E. Ben White; 444-2020 / 8 pm
Bellfuries
Carousel Lounge / 1110 E. 52nd; 452-6790 / 9 pm


Sunday, June 8

Will Taylor & Strings Attached
Central Market (central ) / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 12:30 pm (family)

Ted Roddy
Guero's Taco Bar / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm (family)

The Brew
The Oasis / 6550 Comanche Trail 266-2442


Monday, June 2

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

Austin City Brass Ensemble
Ascension Lutheran Church / 6420 Hart Lane; 589-8495 / 7:30 pm; $15/$10 students & seniors


Tuesday, June 10

Ignacio Casatejada
RedHouse ArtSpace / house concert / 7:30 pm; $12
This fabulous young guitarist from Real Conservatorio de Música de Madrid will be performing on the 10-string guitar. Admission to the concert is $12. Please let me know if you can make it, so I'll know how many to plan for. Because it is a house concert, seating is limited, so call TODAY! 923-2277 for reservations and directions.

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

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

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

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


Wednesday, June 11

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

Lucky Strikes
Joe DiMaggio's / 11410 Century Oaks Terrace (The Domain) / 7 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

Kerrville, TX
Thru - Sunday, June 8
Kerrville Folk Festival
Quiet Valley Ranch
Click on the link for all the info about this perenniel favorite.

Gruene, TX
Saturday, June 7
Asleep at the Wheel
Gruene Hall / 1281 Gruene; 830-606-1281 / 8:30 pm; $22.50

Gruene, TX
Tuesday, June 3
Two Tons of Steel
Gruene Hall / 1281 Gruene; 830-606-1281 / 8:30 pm; $4
Two Ton Tuesdays have started up again. This is a great little, quick little mid-week get-away.


COMING SOON

Sunday, June 15
Oliver Rajamani & the Rosetta Strings
Laguna Gloria Amphitheatre / 3809 W. 35th / 7:45 pm; FREE
What a wonderful, wonderful father's day concert!!!!!

Saturday, June 21
Texas Polka Jamboree
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 2-6 pm
Yes! Polka party at the Spoke! Live music by The Fabulous Polkasonics; Texas Slavic Playboys; and Conjunto Los Pinkys. Dance lessons will be available as well, so mark your calendars and come on out!


See ya on the dance floor,

chris