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The Wheeler Brothers Fire Up Stubb’s to Protect Waller Creek

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Stubb's BBQ in Austin, TexasThe eve of ACL 2012 had security’s panties in a knot, as long lines formed outside Stubb’s back lot. Despite the warm invitation from the Wheeler Brothers’ publicist, our Canon 7D became a liability and Eric and I wondered whether our established threesome would make it through the gates.

The five members of the Wheeler Brothers opened their set while we jumped through hoops outside. But with a photographer wristband attached firmly to Eric’s wrist, we earned our entrance and he edged his way toward the stage. As he positioned himself for close-ups, security approached again. Photos were only allowed during the first three songs.

Fascinated that our Austin musical events have adopted such an excess of legislation, my faithful photog used his powers of persuasion effectively. He talked his way into [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: waller creek

Shakespeare on the Farm Premieres This Weekend at Rain Lily Farm

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Shakespeare on the Farm in Austin, TXClick the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast.

You may have thought that Austin Shakespeare performances were left behind when midsummer nights turned to fall. Fortunately, you would be wrong.

After last year’s successful performance of The Winter’s Tale, Present Company Theatre is back with Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar premieres tonight at 7 PM and will run every Friday-Sunday through November 4, 2012. In other words, there will be nine performances total for you to choose from. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Entertainment, Events, Podcasts

Comedian Chris Cubas Speaks Out About Cosby, Austin Comedy & Hecklers

Posted on October 18, 2012 by David Thomas

Chris Cubas Comedian in Austin, Texas

Chris Cubas sits down across from me at a Jack-N-The Box, takes a sip from a grape Sprite and we talk about comedy, Austin, venues, and ever-present hecklers.

“I bought a Bill Cosby cassette tape at the store,” he begins. “I took it with me to school and ran a headphone wire up my sleeve. I would sit like this (he rests his head on his hand as if he was tired) and listen to it until the batteries in my cassette player died. I bought the video too and would watch it. I watched how he held the mike, and how he used his voice to control the crowd. He was a great storyteller. He did a fifteen minute bit called ‘To Russell My Brother, Whom I Slept With.’ Who else can talk for fifteen minutes about something like that and make it funny?” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: comedy

Ben Kweller and Joe Pug Fill Austin’s Continental Club

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The Continental Club Sign in AustinThis guest blog post is by Janet Jay.

It was a late show, but October 4th saw the Continental Club packed to the rafters to see Ben Kweller and Joe Pug perform. The two artists share many similarities: both live in Austin, both are multi-instrumentalists, both draw from blues and folk in their music.

It makes sense that the place would be packed. These are local boys, and many of those in attendance grew up listening to Ben Kweller. And really, Kweller grew into adulthood right along with his fans. While the Greenville native saw success when he was in his early teens, Kweller’s solo career began with the hit album Sha Sha at age 19…though he looked about 12. (Sorry, Ben.) Now at 30 [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Austin Mediterranean Festival Celebrates 80 Years This Weekend

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Wine at Austin Mediterranean FestivalClick Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! 

We’re always looking for fun and unique Austin events to talk about on the Austinot. About a week ago, the St. Elias Mediterranean Festival asked the following question on our Facebook page: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Entertainment, Events, Podcasts Tagged With: medfest

Quiet Company: Austin Band Has Matchless Stage Presence

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Eric Highland

Quiet Company Performs at Stubb's Austin

Quiet Company at Stubb’s in Austin

Ever been to a watch a band not knowing what to expect, and then been blown away?

Stepping into Stubb’s on Red River, we didn’t know what to expect from Quiet Company. Great articles have been written on the band, and their accolades are widespread.

We expected something special, but we had no idea how electrifying the performance would be.

The crowd was gathered in anticipation, and there was a palpable [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Rockers in Skirt the Issue Are Austin’s Musicians to Watch

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Dustin Vegas

Austin, Texas is the place small-time bands go if they want to become big time… so long as they’ve got talent.

As such, music-loving Austinites have to wage a kind of bet when going out to hear live music.

Coffee shops, venues and bars – every cover charge is a bet on whether or not you’ll be the person who “saw so-and-so before they made it big.”  Play your cards right, and you’ll be filthy rich with hipster cred by 2015.

Personally, I tend to break even on these gambles. Sometimes I lose. Occasionally, though, the investment pays off and I see a band who has the talent and drive to make a name for itself. This is one of those times. Let me introduce you to Skirt the Issue. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Share Live Music Photos with New Vivogig App

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Bright Light Social Hour on Vivogig App

Bright Light Social Hour photo upload on Vivogig

You’re at a show. The band decides to come down from the stage and stand in the middle of the crowd to play an acoustic number. All of a sudden, they’re two feet away from you.

What do you do? Pull out your phone and take a close-up. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Austin Reptile Shows Wrangles Reptiles With Kids

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Eric Highland

Michael Foux of Austin Reptile Shows

Michael Foux of Austin Reptile Shows holds Titus the tortoise

Mesmerized by a school presentation when he was in third grade, a little boy began a lifelong love affair with reptiles.

The little boy, Michael Foux of Austin Reptile Shows, grew up and got married. Now he and his wife, Christie, are trying to build an enclosure for their friend Titus, an African Spur Tortoise who can grow to over 200 pounds.

Oh, and there’s also the little matter of the 60 or so other reptiles that live in their house, as part of their growing collection.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: for kids

Unique Farmers Market Experience at the Arboretum in North Austin

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Great Hills Open Air Market in Austin, TXEditor’s Note: Unfortunately, the Great Hills Open Air Market shut down in May 2013.

Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast.

North Austinites, Austin families and foodies, there’s a new farmers market for your visiting enjoyment!

Located under beautiful shade trees at the Arboretum, the Great Hills Open Air Market is open every Sunday from 9 AM-1 PM.

Founder Eddie McLean started a successful market in Cedar Park, and Great Hills Open Air Market is based on that model. These aren’t your typical farmers markets. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Entertainment, Events, Podcasts Tagged With: farmers markets

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