5/31/2009
Sunday, May 31st, 2009Music News: After 60 years of doing the hand jive by himself, Willie finally finds 38 year old Mama and her sqeezebox. Willie manages to put a smile on Mama’s face after his many pent up years of soloing.
Stormy Monday’s will be broadcast live from Sam’s Town Point via www.samstownpoint.com .
Sam’s goes worldwide! If you can’t be there then watch on the web! Or come in and be an International star. All the old Sam’s Town Point footage can be found at austin-network.com.
BACK TO THE JAM…
Episode(week) #90 of: Stormy Monday Open Blues JAM at Sam’s Town Point June 1st. 512-282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr.(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. Go slow–watch for deer(I’m not kidding). First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.) Episode #100 scheduled for Aug 10. EVERY MONDAY. NO COVER. 8:35-11:57. Smoking permitted. Beer/wine/soft drinks served. Bring your own liquor. Jam is not just for players so audience welcome and appreciated. PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR. FIND ME, BRECK(MY SHIRT SAYS SO), WHEN YOU COME IN. FULL BANDS WILL HAVE A 2 SONG LIMIT THEN JOIN THE JAM IF YOU WANT TO. SINGER-SONGWRITERS/DUO’S/BANDS: If you want your own stage time alone then Tuesday night is Open Mic night with Michael Martinez-9pm.
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA W/SPEAKERS, New Shure 58 MICS, BASS AMP&GUITAR, CASIO PX-400R DIGITAL PIANO w/ 88 Full Size Keys (one plastic pedal; Bring your own pedals and amp if you prefer-or hook to PA). HOUSE BAND: JEFF GRANT ON GUITAR, DICK ROSS ON DRUMS, NYKKY DANTE SITTING IN FOR
JACK FUNN ON BASS. Bring what you need and don’t expect to borrow anyone’s amp/guitar. Amps are usually shared by graciousness of others but guitars are kinda personal. ANDY CRIPE/TIM DONNELY playing 7-8. Andy plays acoustic old time blues and some of his own favorites. Tim harps along beautifully. Come relax and get ready for the rowdy stuff. LADIES: Boys will be boys; they just like to make lots of noise with their toys. Come step up and tell ‘em how it is! “I am one of the occasional gals that shows up and I must say, the Sam’s Townpoint Blues Jam is the friendliest bunch of guys I have ever jammed with. MJ”. FOOD INFO: Kitchen closed Mondays. Mary will come up with something to eat though–probably he famous beans. Make it pot luck–bring sumthin’! I do reserve the right to harp along with “Stormy Monday” anytime it comes around. The rest of the night is yours. No whining! PEACE Y’ALL breck www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish Drop in and see what condition my condition is in. And remember, friends don’t let friends play out of tune.
The lineup for the Ladies Showcase June 3 is as follows: M. Renee Suaste & Steve Moyik - 7:30 - 8:30 Ila Mae Avitia - 8:45 - 9:45 Sabine Ellison Trio - 10-11
The second Crawfish Jamboree was broadcast live last Saturday 5/23/09 starting at 2:00 pm. Crawfish was free! 8 bands played starting at 2pm till close. The lineup was Pissant Farmers, Young brothers, Archibalds, Spoolies, Doolins, Robert Banta, Jason Horne and special guests Shiny Ribs with Kevin Russell of the Gourds. Tune in on the music page if you did not make it out for the fun.