April 5, 2012
Saturday April 7th is the Texas Mighty Dog Walk. When you are through there, head over to the Bouldin Creek Food Court, 1209 S. 1st, and catch some local live music. I’ll be playing a set @2pm. The food court includes African, Thai, Comfort food and a Cheese Steak stand, all under a sweet canopy of trees next to the creek. I’ll do it again on Saturday, the 21st.
I’ll be playing two concerts with the Big Stage Ensemble in April. The first will be on Tuesday, the 17th, in the concert hall of building 4000 on the ACC Northridge campus. 7:30pm.
We will also be a part of the Texas Community Music Festival @ Central Market on North Lamar, Sunday, April, 29th. 1:30pm Mostly, I play the piano, but they are going to let me croon a couple of tunes, too.
Doctor Steven Sodders conducting.
And of course – Sam’s Town Point is on most Fridays starting at 7pm sharp. 2115 Allred Dr. I have to say – I love it best when my friends show up and get comfortable with me in the “Deep South.”
No matter what – I hope you get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
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March 1, 2012
I would like to thank Mt and Nancy Helton for including me in their concert series at the Bouldin Creek Food Court. I’ll be playing Saturday the 10th and the 24th at 2pm.
And during SXSW you can catch me playing a set at 4pm, Saturday the 17th.
Bouldin Creek Food court is located @ 1209 S. 1st street, Austin TX
And please come join me @ Sam’s Town Point every Friday, 7pm-8:15. They serve beer wine and set ups in a seriously friendly south Austin setting. 2115 Allred Dr. Austin Tx.
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February 7, 2012
If you are traveling via plane on Thursday the 23rd, stop in at Earl Campbell’s out at ABIA and say hello. I’ll be doing a couple of guitar sets from 3:30-5:30.
And start your weekend off @ Sam’s Town Point. I do an early set starting around 6pm every Friday in February. Sam’s sells beer wine and setups. No smoking.
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January 20, 2012
Start your weekend off in “deep” South Austin. I’ll be playing a set Friday January 20th and 27th @ Sam’s Town Point. 7pm-8:45.
2115 Allred Dr.
And save the date. March 4th – the first Sunday of the month – I’ll be holding “rock-n-roll” church @Sam’s. Some really great musicians are going to help me with a rendition of “Keys to the Sanctuary”
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January 3, 2012
I’ll be attending the Austin Songwriters Symposium January 5th-9th @ the Omni hotel downtown. Check out the showcases on Friday and Saturday night – they are open to the public.
I get to play some jazz with Brad Segal on Thursday, January 12th. Join us at Fioza cafe for some jazz and java.
Located @ 9002 Chimney Rock Road, Houston Tx.
And toward the end of the month I’ll start playing an early show on Fridays @ Sam’s Town Point. Stay tuned for more details.
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December 2, 2011
I’d like to thank MT Helton. He is a wonderful musician and advocate for the live music scene in Austin. He has invited me to play every Saturday – weather pending – at the Bouldin Creek food court. It’ll be a late lunchtime affair. This Saturday has been canceled, but we’ll try again next Saturday.
1209 S. 1st
Only three more Sam’s Town Point gigs. December 5th, 12th, and 19th. Yes all good things do come to an end. But I have so enjoyed playing there and really want to thank Mary and Penny and David and all the folks at the “round” table. Norm Roberts and James Rader have made Mondays very special to me. I hope to see you all before the new year @ Sam’s.
2115 Allred Dr.
I am looking forward to 2012. Hope you are too.
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November 26, 2011
I have picked up an afternoon gig @ Jovita’s Saturday November 26th, 3-5pm. 1619 S. 1st.
Come on out and celebrate the rain with Norm Roberts on bass and my pal Roland on the drums.
Saturday December 3rd I will be doing an acoustic guitar set @ the Bouldin Creek Food court (1209 S. 1st street) along with MT Helton. It’s a lunchtime affair – my set is from 1:45 – 2:30.
The ACC Big Stage Ensemble will be presenting our end of season concert on Tuesday December 6th @ 7pm.
Northridge ACC campus, building 4000.
Dr. Steven Sodders conducting.
Stay tuned for more party dates in December as they become public.
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November 9, 2011
The time for Jovita’s has changed. I will playing from 6-7:15. Joining me will be Norm Roberts on bass and Ken Chicosky on Sax – both from the ACC jazz ensemble. And of course James Rader on drums.
Jovita’s, Saturday November 12th, 6-7:15pm
And mark your calender for Tuesday, December 6th. The ACC Big Stage ensemble will be presenting our seasonal concert. Please join us @ 7pm in building 4000 of the Northridge campus.
Dr. Steven Sodders conducting.
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October 27, 2011
Wednesday November 2nd – I’ll be playing @ Earl Campbell’s in the Austin Bergstrom airport. So if you happen to be traveling that day, please stop by and say “hi” around 3:30-5:30pm.
On Saturday November 5th I am very happy to be returning to Salado Marketdays. This is a very awesome craft market – and the holidays are beckoning us all to begin buying local. Salado is north of Austin about 40 minutes just off of IH35.
Saturday November 12th, I will taking the main stage at Jovita’s – a south Austin gem with great atmosphere, a renovated bar area, and wonderful food. James Rader will be joining me on drums and hopefully a few “Huckleberries” as well.
Jovita’s is located @ 1619 S. 1st
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And of course – Mondays are devoted to Sam’s Town Point. 8-10pm, 2115 Allred Dr. A seriously sweet south Austin bar. We explore jazz and my own material laying down some hardcore groove. MJ’s Huckleberry Jam
Hope to see ya!
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October 3, 2011
Hey Folks – Tuesday October 4th all day long is HAAM Benefit Day. Restaurants and venues all over Austin are kind enough to donate proceeds from their sales to help uninsured and under-insured musicians in the area. I will be @ the Thundercloud Subs on Lake Austin Blvd., @11:30 am to help start the day off. Check out www.healthalliancefor austinmusicians.org for a complete listing participating businesses and musicians.
I maintain a musical residency @ Sam’s Town Point every Monday. Sam’s is a complete South Austin experience – a friendly atmosphere with a patio and live oak canopy. They sell beer wine and set ups. Bring in your own liquor.
8pm-10pm
And I will also be @ Jovita’s on Wednesday, October 12th, backing up Joe Macry’s original music.
8pm-9:30
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