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even the dogs are cool

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rock stars

Bobby Whitlock played at the Saxon last week for the SXSW “Legends of Texas” night.  He lives in Austin, and today Austin has declared “Bobby Whitlock Day” with a ceremony at the State House. Bobby and his band will be rockin’ tonight … Continue reading →

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vote for the local girl!

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is that arlo?

I see famous people everywhere.  Not really the famous people, but people who look like famous people, and I think it’s amusing to point out a guy with a braid and a headband and say stuff to Banjo Man like, … Continue reading →

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sunday dinner in texas

One of the “real people”,  son number one.

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right through these doors…

I love Austin. We’ve been spending a lot of time this week at Opa’s, a coffee/wine/beer/Greek food bar on South Lamar. They’ve been hosting a Pennsylvania radio station’s 3-day broadcast of Americana music and we’ve seen some great musicians. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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only in austin?

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no camera, darn it

I didn’t get to take a picture of the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen on a plate. The most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen on a plate that I eagerly ordered in a restaurant. Boudin sausage.  It was a … Continue reading →

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introduction to fiddle–is it ever too soon?

Maybe. Today I babysat my 18-month old grandson.  He has quite an ear for music and he knows what he likes and what he doesn’t like. He loves Bruce Springsteen.  He will not go to bed at night until he … Continue reading →

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a good saturday night in texas

It’s not all tequila, guitars, honky tonk, fiddles, beer and bbq. Some times you have to kick back and relax on the couch with your favorite guy.

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