The Swell Season When:11/15/2009 Marketa Irglova and The frame’s Glen Hansard are the Swell Season, and they’ve just released their first record since winning an Academy Award for Once, a set called Strict Joy. Their shows are typically majestic affairs. They are intimate songs performed with real intimacy and it’s hard to imagine a better venue to convey that vibe than the Paramount. That’s where you’ll find them Sunday night.
Tuesday November 17, 2009
David Garza When:11/17/2009 A few months back, Austin musicians and music fans rallied around injured Austin photographer Todd V. Wolfson. He’s doing better and to show his thanks he’s passing along the generous sprit folks showed him by organizing a benefit Tuesday at the Cactus Café with David Garza, Sara Hickamn, Abra Moore and Kat Edmonson sharing songs and for most of the show, the stage itself. The show is free, but they’ll be taking donations for House the Homeless.
Thursday November 19, 2009
Ian Moore When:11/19/2009 Austin expatriate Ian Moore hasn’t played town in some time and that’s because he’s been busy finishing a new record. To preview the material from the record and celebrate its completion, Moore is on a short full-band tour that takes him to the Continental Club tonight. Pure speculation, but since the record’s not due till early next year, this might be your last chance this calendar year to see him.
Friday November 20, 2009
Guy Clark When:11/20/2009-11/21/2009 The legendary master songwriter Guy Clark has a new record called “Somedays the Songs Write You,” That ranks among the best records of what was already a storied career. It’s hard to imagine a songwriter with more instantly recognizable heart-wrenching tunes to pile-up high live and that’s what you’ll get in the Texas Union Balllroom Friday and Saturday. Expect both shows to sell well and make plans now to be there.
Saturday November 21, 2009
Guy Clark When:11/20/2009-11/21/2009 The legendary master songwriter Guy Clark has a new record called “Somedays the Songs Write You,” That ranks among the best records of what was already a storied career. It’s hard to imagine a songwriter with more instantly recognizable heart-wrenching tunes to pile-up high live and that’s what you’ll get in the Texas Union Balllroom Friday and Saturday. Expect both shows to sell well and make plans now to be there.
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The City of Austin plans to have the Nueces Bike Boulevard opened by late spring. The boulevard would be a multi-use path where car traffic is discouraged. How do you feel about this?
I think this is a great idea, we need more roads like this
