Here's the deal. It was a free show outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon so why wouldn't we go see Shelley King? It's football season and you can pretty much shoot a cannon through these streets in Texas and not hit anybody but I'm a Bears fan while Linda is a Patriots fan and neither of those teams were on tv (in my case, I'm grateful I don't have to suffer through watching the Bears this season).
So, we headed to Southpark Meadows which is a strip center on the far south side of Austin. They have a little area set up for concerts and during the summer, I believe, have a show every Friday evening. On this Sunday they were having an artist play every hour and taping it so they can put out a cd of all the musicians who had played there this past summer (I think). We went, had a beer and listened to Shelley, along with her band (except a different lead guitarist). She sounded great, as always. Everyone in this town is pretty excited about her new record which is coming out this Tuesday! It's called "Welcome Home." Early critics are hailing it as GREAT! She will be doing a cd release show at Waterloo Records on Tuesday and a Saxon Pub release show on Saturday. Looking forward to both!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
MUSIC in the KITCHEN Panel Discussion and Book Signing 10-31-09
Not really a live music event but worth writing about as it was a very cool, only in Austin, musical experience. It took place at the Texas Book Festival, an annual event held on the grounds of the Capitol building in downtown Austin.
A new cook book has just come out called "Music in the Kitchen." It's by Glenda Pierce Facemire, makeup artist and stylist for the PBS television series Austin City Limits. She gathered favorite recipes from some 130+ musicians who have appeared on the show over the last 35 years! It's a blast! You have recipe names like Drunken Baby Carrots from the Drive-By Truckers. And it's not just recipes. The book is filled with pictures of the artists by the show staff photographer, Scott Newton. And, many of the musicians have comments about the recipes, the show, etc...it's great fun!
The book has one dedication: to the fans
At this event, not only did you have the author but also Terry Lickona, producer of Austin City Limits, Marcia Ball and Kevin Welch who both have recipes in the book and Shelley King, 2008 Official State of Texas Musician!
All gathered to discuss the book, the series, food and the difficulties of finding good food on the road. All kinds of things came up. It was very interesting. Many entertaining stories were told.
And there was a some live music. Shelley King led Marcia, Kevin and the crowd in a sing-a-long of Hank Williams's "Hey Good Lookin'." You know the tune, "hey good lookin,' whatcha got cookin'?" That was a perfect way to end the session.
Afterward, I got to chat with Terry Lickona. I had a couple of questions and figured when would I ever get the chance to talk to this man again??? He was very nice and gave me detailed answers. Could've listened to him for hours.
Lastly, got everybody on the panel to autograph the book. Now, it will be fun to take it to some shows and have the musician sign their recipe page.
A new cook book has just come out called "Music in the Kitchen." It's by Glenda Pierce Facemire, makeup artist and stylist for the PBS television series Austin City Limits. She gathered favorite recipes from some 130+ musicians who have appeared on the show over the last 35 years! It's a blast! You have recipe names like Drunken Baby Carrots from the Drive-By Truckers. And it's not just recipes. The book is filled with pictures of the artists by the show staff photographer, Scott Newton. And, many of the musicians have comments about the recipes, the show, etc...it's great fun!
The book has one dedication: to the fans
At this event, not only did you have the author but also Terry Lickona, producer of Austin City Limits, Marcia Ball and Kevin Welch who both have recipes in the book and Shelley King, 2008 Official State of Texas Musician!
All gathered to discuss the book, the series, food and the difficulties of finding good food on the road. All kinds of things came up. It was very interesting. Many entertaining stories were told.
And there was a some live music. Shelley King led Marcia, Kevin and the crowd in a sing-a-long of Hank Williams's "Hey Good Lookin'." You know the tune, "hey good lookin,' whatcha got cookin'?" That was a perfect way to end the session.
Afterward, I got to chat with Terry Lickona. I had a couple of questions and figured when would I ever get the chance to talk to this man again??? He was very nice and gave me detailed answers. Could've listened to him for hours.
Lastly, got everybody on the panel to autograph the book. Now, it will be fun to take it to some shows and have the musician sign their recipe page.
CAROLYN WONDERLAND at Saxon Pub 10-29-09
What can you say? Getting to see this trio in a small room is a luxury these days, for sure.
I believe she can overwhelm any size venue but when you are sitting right on top of her, in a small space, WOW! You sit there with your mouth open all night while she just tears it up. It never ceases to amaze.
Her guitar playing and singing are bigger than life itself. You throw in some trumpet, mandolin, along with the blistering lap steel and it is a heckuva show to see/hear. Not to mention, her drummer, Michael Lefkowitz, looks like he’s in a trance when he’s playing, very fun to watch, head bobbing every which way. Then you have Cole El-Saleh on keyboards along with bass. That is pretty cool to see, with his right hand playing piano and/or organ while his left is wailing away on the bass.
They tour nationally as well as parts of Europe so shame, shame, shame on you if they come anywhere near and you don’t go.
We got about an 1½ show and it roared all the way through. Did get to hear several new songs as they are currently recording for a new record. Guessing we’ll have something in 2010.
Seriously, she is the real deal. I would say on any given night in Austin, we have a ton of choices for live music. The only time there is no issue over who to go see is when Carolyn’s playing.
$15 cover
I believe she can overwhelm any size venue but when you are sitting right on top of her, in a small space, WOW! You sit there with your mouth open all night while she just tears it up. It never ceases to amaze.
Her guitar playing and singing are bigger than life itself. You throw in some trumpet, mandolin, along with the blistering lap steel and it is a heckuva show to see/hear. Not to mention, her drummer, Michael Lefkowitz, looks like he’s in a trance when he’s playing, very fun to watch, head bobbing every which way. Then you have Cole El-Saleh on keyboards along with bass. That is pretty cool to see, with his right hand playing piano and/or organ while his left is wailing away on the bass.
They tour nationally as well as parts of Europe so shame, shame, shame on you if they come anywhere near and you don’t go.
We got about an 1½ show and it roared all the way through. Did get to hear several new songs as they are currently recording for a new record. Guessing we’ll have something in 2010.
Seriously, she is the real deal. I would say on any given night in Austin, we have a ton of choices for live music. The only time there is no issue over who to go see is when Carolyn’s playing.
$15 cover
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