Shinedown
Shinedown performed at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Austin on 03-25. Even in the middle of an arena full of horse crap they were the shit. During the show Brent Smith, the lead vocalist, mentioned that they have not been here in about five years and were blown away by the people [...]
SXSW 2010 Pictures
Most people either love or hate SXSW. Like a tsunami of technology, film and music South By Southwest 2010 came and went engulfing Austin in a whirlwind of events and parties that challenged even the most experienced and tireless party goers. Between the Interactive, Film and Music thousands of people descended upon the city pumping [...]
Pure Volume Austin SWSX
Like most events during South By, South By Southwest is not cool anymore, get in line. This was my first interaction with Pure Volume in Austin. Maybe it’s my fault, but I am still unclear who they are. Future club? Promoter? I Dunno… This week they are hosting many parties at the space formerly known [...]
Yam Jam 2009
The Austin Yam Jam is a music benefit in it’s third year put on to fund Operation Turkey which was founded to help feed the homeless on Thanksgiving. In typical fashion Austin came through big this year raising enough to money to feed 4,000 people! This year the Austin Yam Jam paid tribute to the [...]
Guy Forsyth, Austin’s Under Appreciated Music Talent
Transplanted from Kansas City to Austin in 1990 Guy Forsyth has journeyed from a tip seeking blues singer in the 311 Club to a diversified artist commonly seen at venues around Austin like The Saxon Pub, Marias’ Tacos, The Cactus Café and The Oasis. With a powerful voice able reach every seat in the house [...]
(512) Brewery Open House – Austin
512 is Austin’s newest local brewery. Owned by a former home brewer it has grown to be available in many local establishments. I have seen it at Opal Devine, Alamo Draft House, Dig Pub and some more downtown bars. The Wit is on the bottom of my list and I think the newly released Pecan [...]
Austin Yam Jam 2008 at Threadgill’s
http://www.austinyamjam.com This is the only event Operation Turkey uses to raise money each year. This years lineup was Porterdavis, Guy Forsyth (and band) and Mingo Fishtrap. At the end played the harmonica with Mingo Fishtrap which was really cool. After Guy Forsyth’s set he sat right in front of us with his family and was [...]
Pecan Street Festival Austin Texas 2008
We only had a little time to spend here since it was prior to a Longhorn game but it was pretty cool. It was crowded but there was plenty to do if there was not such an important football game to go to. There were 4 dollar beers that you could buy and drink on [...]
