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It’s a closed jam this Friday only Feb 26. It will be a Hawaiian Luau theme benefit.

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

 It’s a closed jam this Friday only but come on out and I’m sure you will enjoy it.  Friday, Feb 26 will be a Hawaiian Luau theme benefit for one of Mary’s daughters.   She is going on a church mission to benefit some of the lower economic areas of Maui.   Pulled pork/bean plates and other culinary delights will be sold.   $1 raffle tickets for nice and wacky things will be sold.  Come out and get lei’d.   Wear your grass skirt or other Hawaiian theme outfit.    Music will be a coalition of great players from around  Austin.    A horn section & harmonica players will be an awesome addition.   One band is called Kindred’s Kombo.  Mike Kindred on piano and organ, Dale Clowers on guitar, Kenny Coffman on bass, and Dick  Ross on drums.  This is going to be killer!  Check this out!!!   http://www.loudhousemusic.com/mikekindredhandstand.htm

   They will be playing in-between two sets that Nykky Dante & other great players have put together.  It’s going to be a real fun night!!!!   Come early, hang late.
Sam’s: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.)  NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.   Audience welcomed and appreciated.   Map:  http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sams+town+point+austin&fb=1&gl=us&hq=sams+town+point&hnear=austin&cid=0,0,15479755053466812007&ei=U4d4S_KKJ4-YtgfX14izCg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQnwIwAA

I’ll be taking the night off to actually listen to the music!     

breck
www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish
Drop in and see what condition my condition is in.
www.samstownpoint.com
Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/
“Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today.” J. Dean

Sat, Feb 27th @ Sam’s-VICTORIA & ZETA FIVE, AUSTIN, TX

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

 9pm-1am    Victoria and her electric Zeta Five string violin powered by Mesa Boogie and Real McCoy — is a true blues/rock/rhythm ‘n blues/jazz fusion violinist and vocalist, with passion, energy, tone, and stellar delivery and presence.  With a solid rhythm section, Victoria and Zeta Five create a unique and magical signature sound that captivates the listeners. 

 Besides her well-known electric fiddle blues, she has also added some Salsa, Latin & Brazilian flavors to her music.

http://www.zetafive.com/

Lots of Great Videos

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/

Episode#112 of: Stormy Monday JAM w/Special Guest Tonight

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Special Guest: Pinetop Perkins, 96 yr. old bluesman/vocalist/piano player,  will be joining the house band @8:30 or 9pm when he shows up.    I pretty sure it will be 8:30.
He will be accompanied by Jose Ruiz on harmonica and a possible horn section.
Monday Night Football on the TV Screens!
Watch live on our live page if you cannot make it.  Click here
Click on the chat room below to chat along with the performance.
Episode#112 of: Stormy Monday JAM at Sam’s Town Point  8:35-11:57.
EVERY MONDAY.
www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish for Jam Info and details posted on Craigslist/Community/Musicians.

Episode #94 of Stormy Monday Blues Jam

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

This Monday, June 29 will be week #94.  Come join us to get your Blues Johnson on!  (Whatever that means.)   Check out the jam at Craigslist/Community/Musicians or www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish.

Peace,

breck

5/27/2009

Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Episode(week) #90 of: Stormy Monday Open Blues JAM at Sam’s Town Point(6/01/09).  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.)
Jam details to be on Monday Bulletin on www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish and Monday on Craislist. Episode #100 scheduled for Aug 10.
EVERY MONDAY. NO COVER. 8:35-11:47. Smoking permitted. Beer/wine/soft drinks served. Bring your own liquor. Jam is not just for players so audience welcome and appreciated.
  
On 6/01/09 Stormy Monday’s will be broadcast live from Sam’s Town Point on our live page.
Sam’s goes worldwide!  If you can’t be there then watch online!   Or come in and be an International star.
Thanks and hope to see you there.
Breck “Stormy Monday” English.
Drop in and see what condition my condition is in.
And remember, friends don’t let friends play out of tune.

Check out videos from the May 18th Jam all over Youtube or on www.austin-network.com .  Also check out videos of all the bands from the Crawfish Jam2 that occured Saturday, May 23, ‘09 @ austin-network.com .
Every other Wednesday starting June 3, we are having a Ladies Showcase. In addition to playing Renee’ Suaste will host while
other lady bands play.
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.
Tell all your friends and family around the world to tune into the friendliest little bar in Texas live on our music page.  All band footage can be found on austin-network.com .
Thank You,  Wally

5/17/2009

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

5/17/09   Stormy Monday Open Blues Jam will be broadcast live from Sam’s Town Point.  Sam’s goes worldwide!  If you can’t be there then watch online on our live page!   Or come in and be an International star.
Episode(week) #88 of: Stormy Monday Open Blues Jam at Sam’s Town Point.  Thanks and hope to see you there.  Breck English.  Click here to goto the live feed.

5/12/09

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

5/12/09 Hi Everyone, this is Mary from Sams Town Point. I just wanted to update you on a few exciting things coming up…
On Sat the 16th of May we have a triple band nite!  We have Jeff and the Jumptones.   Opening for them are Greg and Ace, and also Joanna Ramirez.

Every other Wednesday starting June 3, we are having a Ladies Showcase.

Make sure to mark on you calender that on the 23rd of May we are having a crawfish jamboree, part 2.   Crawfish is free! We are asking people to bring a covered dish with the format  like a big pot luck.  8 bands are playing starting at 2pm till close. The lineup is Pissant Farmers starting at 2, Young brothers, Archibalds, Spoolies, Doolins, Robert Banta, Jason Horne and special guests Shiny Ribs with Kevin Russell of the Gourds

Hello world! Welcome to the new Sam’s Town Point Website

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Welcome to Sam’s Town Point’s new website.  Now you can leave comments on all the great stuff that is always happening at the friendliest bar in Texas.