Sunny Sunday
The sun's back out today, and even if the air is still chilly, spirits are significantly warmed up. Currently, I'm in a parking lot out back of some stores on […]
East Austin Evangelicals
I missed catching Duchess Says when I was at Pop Montreal last October, and again when they were in New York for CMJ. I also missed their first four shows here this
Overheard
(Pictureplane at the Iron Gate): "Keep it real, people. This is real life." (Patron): "Is that the name of the band?"
Freeze Out
Austin woke up this morning to cloudy skies and 40 degree weather, which has put a significant damper on all the outdoor day shows on the east side. Crowds are
House Party
During SXSW, I've seen gigs in galleries, in grocery stores, even once in a Salvation Army store. But, this (free) show at the 21st Co-Op is something else altogether: it's
Shangri-La
Back on the east side, I wandered into the back garden of Shangri-La: one of many former drunk dives that have been rehabilitated into hospitable boites, complete with back patio
Tiny Time
They call this the "Tiniest Bar In Texas," but the vibe is anything but. Nice, big outdoor patio with $3 Lone Star tall boys and some fine country/blues onstage. Not