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The Giving Tree Band -- Old Settler's Fest, 2013

Can we repeat last night at Old Settler’s Music Fest all over again?  And in particular, can we redo the set done byThe Giving Tree Band?  I haven’t been this excited since seeing Greensky Bluegrass for the first time.  I had never heard of them before, other…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on April 19, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

SXSW 2013 Snapshot -- Jay Nash & Joshua Day

Just a few short notes here….. We were able to catch Jay Nash, a superb singer songwriter currently from Vermont along with Joshua Day, a rightfully established drummer now living in…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on March 12, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel -- Saxon Pub -- January 5, 2013

While many of Austin venues were advertising the annual Free Week in January, a number of us were willing to pay a little more than usual to see Bobby Whitlock and CoCo Carmel play at their usual spot, The Saxon Pub.  They don’t normally play Saturday night, but it was a great idea.  And the place was full.

Bobby, as probably everyone knows, was an integral part of the Derek and the Dominoes Layla and Assorted Love Songs legacy recording,…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on January 10, 2013 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Mystery Monday -- El Mercado -- Austin; Nov 26, 2012

Yep, South Austin remains a special place. Even Monday nights can be magical. Even if the word

“bummer” is associated with them.  This past Monday night found us at one of our regular spots, “our local bar” if you will -- El Mercado on South First.  It’s been our fallback spot for years.  It’s where we go driving straight from the airport after a trip out of town.  It’s where we go for a great “Mexican martini” and some of the best salsa in town.   It’s not, however,…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on November 30, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

No Depression SXSW Showcase -- March 14, 2012 -- Austin

  

A bit more of No Depression history occurred last night in an appropriate institution.  It was a smooth running, well attended, fun event last night at the landmark Continental Club on South Congress.

Locally based ladies, The Trishas, opened to a full house, using some of the inspiring material this young group has put together so far. Savannah Welch, Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster, and…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on March 15, 2012 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

Pauline Reese -- Saxon Pub - February 19, 2012

Deep Texas roots – that’s what we have here.  Seven generations actually, from East Texas and from the same parts that Ray Price hails from.  Pauline Reese has many talents.  She is a ranch owner who knows how to be a ranch hand.  She is a mother of two, and she has a husband who makes a living in…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on February 20, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

A Little Memorial Festival in Texas – November, 2011

Three days of fantastic singer / songwriters, nice people, wonderful weather, and a relaxing environment – that was the 8th annual Rice Festival of 2011.  It was a special day to start -- being 11/11/11 with a harvest moon and Veterans Day all in one.  Here are some top-level notes to accompany a few photos.  (And there are a few more related photos in my "albums' section.)

 

Friday evening began with 5 of the 6 recent Grassy Hill Kerrville…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on November 17, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Kasey Chambers & Warren Hood -- Momo's Club, Austin -- July 14, 2011

Kasey Chambers, and Warren Hood -- Momo's Club, Austin -- July 14, 2011

 

 

 

Over at Momo’s Club in Austin last night, Warren Hood started the show to a pretty full house.  Normally he is the show as a regular there at the club, but tonight he was the opener for Kasey Chambers.  He, along with cousin Marshall Hood and good friend…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on July 15, 2011 at 5:30pm — 6 Comments

Jay Nash, Matt Duke, & Tony Lucca - TFDI at Momo's in Austin on 12/11/10 (Concert Review)

 

 

Jay Nash, Matt Duke, and Tony Lucca – TFDI at Momo’s in Austin, TX, December 11, 2010

Good things happen to good people, and when these three guys, Jay Nash, Matt Duke, & Tony Lucca, got together a lot of people benefited to my way of thinking. Though they come from various parts of our country, they are currently on their second joint…

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Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on December 13, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Jon Hogan & Maria Moss / Jonathan Byrd/ And Friends -- Review



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Jon Hogan, Maria Moss, Eric Gerber, Sean "Cornbread" Andrews, Richard Bowden, Jonathan Byrd, David Glaser, Andrew Pressman, Karen Mal -- Romeo's restaurant, South Austin, Texas -- November 15, 2010



There is a popular section of Barton Springs Road in South Austin with a number of restaurants… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on November 21, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Review: Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival -- One Snapshot



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Having done all but one of the nine ACL festivals, our gang of troubadors has an overall game plan, as you might imagine. And it usually centers around activity at one main “camp” set up early at one of the primary stages for each day, followed by side trips galore. This year the music was so diverse, some of us… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on October 12, 2010 at 7:30am — 9 Comments

The Peterson Brothers, & Bobby Whitlock and CoCo Carmel - Review



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The Peterson Brothers, followed by Bobby Whitlock and CoCo Carmel, at The Saxon Pub, Austin, TX, September 12, 2010



It was at least 92 degrees outside this past Sunday in the late afternoon here in South Austin, but it was really hot inside the Saxon Pub. We went to see the… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on September 14, 2010 at 6:23pm — 1 Comment

RockyGrass Festival -- Lyons, Colorado - July 23-25, 2010 (Review & Photos)



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At the end of this year’s RockyGrass Festival in Lyons, Colorado, I heard the following: “It was beyond real this year, “It was an 11 on a scale of 1 – 10”, and “It was beyond category” (the last comment from my husband, a dedicated Tour de France follower). I agree. It was darn near as perfect as… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on August 10, 2010 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Bonnie and The Clydes – The Stone Cup, Lyons, CO – July 30, 2010



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After attending the 38th RockyGrass Music Festival in Lyons Colorado, Jack and I were lucky enough to spend another week in the area. On Friday night we headed over to Lyons’ “community center”, The Stone Cup Coffee Shop, and heard Bonnie and The Clydes for a rollicking show in the beer garden area.… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on August 9, 2010 at 9:07am — No Comments

Guac and Roll - Gary P Nunn plays Hill's Cafe!



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Music lovers in Austin should not be home on a Wednesday night in the summer; there are many choices for sure. Last night Jack and I decided we needed to go home with the armadillo, and headed down to Hill’s Café to see Gary P. Nunn. We are glad we did.



This old South Congress restaurant venue,… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on July 8, 2010 at 10:38am — No Comments

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic – The Backyard, Bee Caves, Texas – 2010



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There will no doubt be many different stories to come out of yesterday’s event, the latest of Willie’s annual holiday picnics. My perspective relates to the view had from the square yard of real estate I shared with my husband, Jack. With a little luck, we made it close to center stage (especially helpful… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on July 5, 2010 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments

Old Settlers Music Festival - April, 2010 -- Driftwood, TX (by Jeanne Wilkinson)



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People know a good thing, and they keep on going towards it when they have it. This was the 23rd year for The Old Settlers Music Festival, just outside of Austin. Many familiar folks were back. It was about the 6th year in the current location, incorporating the Salt Lick BBQ grounds along with the Camp Ben… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on April 20, 2010 at 7:26pm — 2 Comments

Review -- Hayes Carll, Scott Davis, and John Evans - 2/14/10, Austin



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We spent the evening of Valentine’s Day, 2010, at the Saxon Pub in South Austin, with those (ahem) love song troubadours, Hayes Carll and John Evans. Unlike in times past for the two of these guys together, Hayes’ wife was there in the front row for this show. However, John is single, and was happy to have that fact… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on February 15, 2010 at 9:09am — 2 Comments

Helping Haiti, Austin Style – Sunday, January 25, 2010; Austin Music Hall



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Joe Ely was talking to Doug Moyes, from our local venue, The Backyard, asking who was going to have a benefit for Haiti. And Doug told him, “You are.” Once Joe found appropriate phone numbers, he and his manager, Lance, put out the calls. At first he heard nothing. Then, as he put it, the show went from a 2 hour to a 4… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on January 25, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Texas Sheiks -- Saxon Pub in Austin, TX -- December 6, 2009 (Live Review)



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The Texas Sheiks feature Geoff Muldaur and Jim Kweskin, singers and pickers who go back in time to the days of the 60’s with the Jim Kweskin Jug Band. Tonight they were joined by Bruce Hughes (bass), Cindy Cashdollar (steel), John Chipman (drum), and Scrappy Jud Newcomb (guitar) of Austin, along with Suzy Thompson… Continue

Added by Jeanne Murrin Wilkinson on December 7, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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