tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16909512695983349142024-03-12T20:49:39.405-05:00Continental ConfidentialThe newsletter of the Continental Club in Austin, TexasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-138472947465974332007-10-25T14:49:00.000-05:002007-11-01T16:59:58.269-05:00Continental Confidential 10/25/07<div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Continental Confidential</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >"Revealing the facts, and naming the names"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mpeSJVueQ9c/Rw65KDYJgzI/AAAAAAAAACU/CQclVcDgmJI/s1600-h/American+Graveyard+2007.jpg"><br /></a></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br />Rockin' South Austin since 1957<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Volume XI, Issue 5.4 .. Austin TX .. October 25, 2007</span><br /><br />***<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go." ~CitySearch.com<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Dianne's Dish</span><br /><br />Hello everyone! I think I've found a solution to the slow (and sometimes impossible) loading Confidentials. I have gone back and deleted all of the videos from previous posts and will now have them </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >only </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >available in the current week's issue. Someone suggested creating a new "page" for each issue, so I'll look into that as well. Please let me know if you're still having trouble loading the newsletter. Thanks y'all for the suggestions on how to fix it. I'm certainly learning something new every week! I guess that's what happens when you're self-taught. Now, if someone wants to volunteer to teach me what I'm doing....<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Please Note: While I try to be very accurate with lineups, times & cover charges for our shows,last-minute changes and errors can, and sometimes do, occur. Call the Club at 512-441-2444 for the most current information.<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >The Continental Clubs Austin & Houston and The Continental Club Gallery are all on MySpace! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a>, the address for Houston is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a> and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a>. Won't you be our "Friend"?</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Are you a customer with questions about upcoming show times, tickets, cover charge etc.? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666. Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: <a href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a>. PR in Austin: Dianne, <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. Booking & PR in Houston: <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at <a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a> with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!<br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'....<br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">SoundBites - Austin</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Happy Hour </span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Monday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span> - Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, <a href="http://www.paris49.com/">Paris 49</a>, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*<span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span> will be off on </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10/29</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a> will fill in</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links: </span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUxoCgkd-y0">Django's Moustache</a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Tuesday HH @ 6:30. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/">Planet Casper</a> takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (i.e. <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton, Marvin Dykhuis</span>) we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 10/30 when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.toniprice.com/">Toni Price</a> returns for Hippie Halloween, accompanied by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rich Brotherton</span> ($10)! And it's a pre-CD release party too. Toni comes back on November 9 & 10 for the official release parties!<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links: </span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2AhdiOOa8A">Planet Casper w/David Grissom & Rich Brotherton</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2AhdiOOa8A"></a><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Wednesday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elanajames.com/">Elana James</a> takes over the Happy Hour spot as often as she's available! "There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas." ~Rolling Stone, Australia. Elana is here for the entire month of October!<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaB8tGtnlYM">Elana James</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaB8tGtnlYM"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday HH, @ 6:30pm. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mothertruckers.com/">The Mother Truckers</a> are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/kevinsekhani">Kevin Sekhani</a> celebrates his birthday with a performance on 10/25, no cover.<br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKVjV7XZrUU">Mother Truckers</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKVjV7XZrUU"></a><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Friday HH, @ 6:30pm. No cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/">The Blues Specialists</a> have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members ErbieBowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGrDcIaqVEs">Blues Specialists</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGrDcIaqVEs"></a><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Saturday Matinee, @ 3pm. No cover </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redvolkaert.com/">Redd Volkaert</a>, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying he has on his T-shirt. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Redd returns on 10/27!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY8AFtlAykA">Redd Volkaert</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY8AFtlAykA"></a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NightTime Residencies</span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Sunday night @ 10. $6</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.heybale.com/">Heybale!</a> featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span> (Merle Haggard) & <span style="font-weight: bold;">Earl Poole Ball</span> (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gary Claxton</span>, upright bass player <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kevin Smith</span> (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tom Lewis</span> (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale Orchestra</span> w/special guests <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cindy Cashdollar</span>, and/or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span>, and/or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Erik Hokkanen</span>, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6!</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Monday nights @ 10. $5 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</a> are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale</span> returns on 10/29!<br /></span></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZjOJPmMhrM">Dale Watson</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZjOJPmMhrM"></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Tuesday nights @ 10. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</a> is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut">Chicken Strut</a> who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Heads Up!! Coming 11/6 & 11/20, and 12/11 & 12/18: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.alejandroescovedo.com/">Alejandro Escovedo</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield, The Tyrant</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12!! $7 cover!<br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVW5wHTHkCA">Barfield</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVW5wHTHkCA"></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Wednesday nights @ 10:30, 12:00. $7</span> - Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jondeegraham.com/">Jon Dee Graham</a> and his band The Fighting Cocks bring Americana/rock/alt country to the 10pm spot on Wednesdays. Jon Dee is gone for a couple of months, but we've got some terrific fill-ins for him! He returns to his residency on December 5. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</a> are also here every Wednesday that they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucous rockers. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >*</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Except </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10/31 & 11/7: Halloween with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> @ 10,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> James McMurtry</span> @ 12, and 11/14, 11/21 & 11/28 when <a href="http://www.myspace.com/fastballtheband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fastball</span></a> takes the 10pm spot, followed by </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> @ 12</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMd04FVyVRg">James McMurtry</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMd04FVyVRg"></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOe_BI9wXks">Dustin Welch</a><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Best of the Rest<br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday October 25 @ 10:00, 11:15, 12:30. $7</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thedocmarshalls">The Doc Marshalls</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">have influences ranging from traditionalists such as Buck Owens and Johnny Cash to innovators like Gram Parsons and Dwight Yoakam. This New York City-based (<span style="font-style: italic;">New York City??</span> ~Pace Picante) five-piece delivers an honest, unflinching honky tonk sound. Not content to remain within the confines of a typical roots band, they also boast a raucous set of Cajun breakdowns and Zydeco shuffles. </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thetinyadventurers">The Tiny Adventurers</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">"play heavy meadow music: a remorseless, aromatic blend of underwater malt shop rock, village green organ jams and seventies soundtrack reveries." Tiny Adventurers feature members of Austin's Li'l Cap'n Travis -Matt Kinsey (guitar, vocals), Jeff Johnston (Farfisa, saxophone) and Gary Newcomb (bass, omnichord) and the Mittens' Carrie Contey on the battle skins</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. Since splitting from the Weary Boys, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/mariomatteoli">Mario Matteoli</a> has been spreading his country/folk tunes all over Texas. With his current band he's sounding even more rockin' than ever, and it works beautifully. Michael Corcoran, <a href="http://www.statesman.com/">Austin American-Statesman</a>, has said</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> "<span style="font-style: italic;">Matteoli flaps his weary wings all over 'Hard Luck Hittin' giving flight to his </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">introspection with a tuneful delivery and the pure instincts of a true artist.</span>". </span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjFslinlEYY">Mario Matteoli</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjFslinlEYY"></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUY8HmiZb0">Tiny Adventurers</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUY8HmiZb0"></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZc-waKRo2Y">Doc Marshalls</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZc-waKRo2Y"></a><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Friday October 26 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://themothertruckers.com/">The Mother Truckers</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="text">tell original tales with their powerful blend of pristine vocals mixed with the razors edge of rockin' country. The core of the group is the singing/songwriting team of Josh Zee and Teal Collins.</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">"</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Principal songwriters and co-lead vocalists Josh Zee and Teal Collins exude effortless chemistry. So often, when a band has two distinct songwriters, their fans fall into camps that favor one or the other, not with The Mother Truckers . Not only is the whole band on the same page, they finish each other's sentences.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" ~Dante Domonick, Austin Music Magazine</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Attention <a href="http://www.myspace.com/solidchromedancers">Solid Chrome Dancers</a>! </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jessedayton">Jesse Dayton</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is in the building! Not since Doug Sahm has an artist so naturally encompassed the diversity of Texas' musical heritage as </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Jesse Dayton.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">"<span style="font-style: italic;">More hooks than your grandad's tackle box.</span>"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> ~The Chicago Tribune.<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:GEORGIA;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Holdin' Our Own And Other Country Gold Duets</span>, the new duets record with Jesse Dayton and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/brennenleigh">Brennen Leigh</a> is coming soon! You can preview it in the video trailer below. </span></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pRN9GabGIM">Jesse Dayton</a><br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday October 27, @ 9:30, 11:00, 12:15. Diamond Smugglers' Halloween Show $10 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/therontitterband">The Ron Titter Band</a> opens up this All Hallow's Eve Party! </span><span style="font-size:130%;">If you love honest, fun, catchy, and care-free music about all things amusing, aggravating, and meaningful, then you need to slip out of your skivvies, and into a warm set of The Ron Titter Band.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Drawing a set from both radio hits and deeper cuts, </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="ttp://www.myspace.com/magnificoqueen">Magnifico!</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">has spent countless hours learning the intricate progressions and notoriously complex backing vocals to do the music justice. "We all love Queen," says member David Wyatt, "but we use the 'tribute' moniker reluctantly." Whereas cover bands generally play music by multiple artists, most tribute bands focus on just one band and even go so far as dressing as specific members and taking on their speaking affectations. "No." replies singer Zach Hall, "I'm not speaking with a British accent and I'm not growing a mustache." But he may well wear tights. Considering Magnifico! is playing the music of one of the flashiest groups of all time - they intend to be appropriately bawdy.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > The hosts of this Halloween bash, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/diamondsmugglers">The Diamond Smugglers</a>' Brother Love </span><span style="font-size:130%;">emerged from the heavens with the golden throat of an angel and the cocky swagger of the devil. He picked a band of rag tag musicians, who were only too happy to bathe in his glory, playing for peanuts and his sloppy seconds. Not everyone could be comfortable in the presence of such undeniable star power such as Brother Love but these plucky lads and ladies have the talent and chutzpah to back up the greatest entertainer of our generation. Since then, they have pleasured audiences across the nation with their rock hard sound and throbbing stage presence. We are all God's children bubbola, but he loves the Smugglers best.<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mpeSJVueQ9c/Rxfa1DYJg1I/AAAAAAAAACk/jIaLwzWwXyQ/s1600-h/diamond+smugglers+poster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mpeSJVueQ9c/Rxfa1DYJg1I/AAAAAAAAACk/jIaLwzWwXyQ/s400/diamond+smugglers+poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122803706131743570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday November 1 @ 9:30, 10:45, 12:30. $6</span> - Pop/folk rockers <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/nanowhitman">Nana & The Afternoon</a> open up the show @ 9:30. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thestingers">The Stingers ATX</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> have developed their own modern hybrid of Jamaican rocksteady/ska and classic American doo-wop soul with solid roots-reggae rhythms, melodic horn lines, and tight 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies. Psychobilly punkers</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/flametricksubs">Flametrick Subs</a> say they sound like "</span><span style="font-size:130%;">Johnny Cash shooting speed in the graveyard...with the Devil," and boy, do they ever! I don't know if Satan's Cheerleaders will be with them or not, but even without those sassy girls the Subs are a sight to behold. And they can lay it down with the best of 'em.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tAEfY1IKc8">The Stingers</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qT-2NBsZ28">Flametrick Subs</a><br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday November 2 </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.fatcaddyrecords.com/">Fat Caddy Records</a> Presents @ 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30. $8</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Direct from 2006’s Austin Music Award for "Best Local Label," Fat Caddy Records is proud to present their third anniversary show. Old favorites as well as new songs not yet released can be expected from the performances.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Fat Caddy Records’ roster of artists is primarily based in the roots-rock tradition, and each artist on the label brings a special blend of songwriting skills along with an ear for melody. Most recently, Fat Caddy Records released Macon Greyson’s <em>20th Century Accidents</em>. Releases from Brian Keane and Austin Collins will be forthcoming in 2008.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Additionally, the showcase will be recorded for release as a Fat Caddy “Family Scrapbook” early next year. Previous scrapbooks from anniversary shows in 2005 and 2006 are known for their inclusion of previously unreleased songs from Fat Caddy artists. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blackwatergospel.com/">Black Water Gospel</a> @ 9, </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.keanetunes.com/">Brian Keane</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> @ 10, </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.macongreyson.com/">Macon Greyson</a> @ 11</span><span style="font-size:130%;">, and </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austincollins.net/">Austin Collins</a> @ 12:30.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJnPcd09Whw">Macon Greyson</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHdkshhZVQM"></a><br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday November 3, @ 10:00, 12:00. $15</span><span> - TBA. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redelvises.com/">The Red Elvises</a> </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">founding members Igor Yuzov and Oleg Bernov have been conquering the hearts of screaming fans all over the world for over 10 years with upbeat music and amusing lyrics that demand, quite literally at times, that you "shake your ass." Constantly touring the globe, with tours all over America as well as Europe and Russia, and continuing to release albums on their own label, Red Elvises are known to be "the hardest working band in show business." They are also known to be extremely talented, over-the-top showmen, complete with head-to-toe animal print suits, a bright red 4 foot wide bass balalaika, pelvic gyrations, audience conga lines and a drum "solo" that includes the entire band playing one drum set simultaneously. These acts, among others, continually justify their title as the world's greatest "Rokenrol Vaudevillians"</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CDWnhegy5M">The Red Elvises</a></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">Coming.... </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Sunday 11/4, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">.... Monday 11/5, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 11/6, $7: Barfield, Alejandro Escovedo @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper @ 6:30 w/David Grissom & Warren Hood.... Wednesday 11/7, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch & The House Band @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: TBA @ 6:30... Thursday 11/8, $7: Texas Sapphires, *Deke Dickerson* @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: TBA @ 6:30.... Friday 11/9, $25: *Toni Price* release party! Teisco del Rey @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 11/10, </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">$25: *Toni Price* release party!</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> The LeRoi Brothers @ 10; Matinee, no cover: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 11/11, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">.... Monday 11/12, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 11/13, $7: Barfield, TBA @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper w/ David Grissom & Warren Hood @ 6:30.... Wednesday 11/14, $7: James McMurtry, Fastball @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: TBA @ 6:30... Thursday 11/15, $7: Deguello, Chili Cold Blood, Kathy Valentine & The Impossible @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Elana James </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">@ 6:30.... Friday 11/16, $?: TBA, TBA @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 11/17, </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">$10: Gary Clark Jr., Barfield</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> @ 10; Matinee, no cover: TBA @ 3pm.... Sunday 11/18, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Music History 101: October 25-November 1</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 25</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1825</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.straussfestival.com/bio.html" target="top">Johann Strauss</a> was born in Vienna, Austria. ‘The Waltz King’: composer: <i>On the Beautiful Blue Danube</i>, <i>Emperor Waltz</i>, <i>Tales from the Vienna Woods</i>, <i>Wine, Women and Song</i>; operettas: <i>Die Fledermaus</i>, <i>A Night in Venice</i>, <i>The Gypsy Baron</i>; died June 3, 1899<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1912</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Minnie Pearl</span> (Sarah Ophelia Colley) was born in Centerville, Tennessee. <a href="http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=151&search=GO" target="top">Country Music Hall of Fame comedienne</a>: “Howdee!”: <i>On Stage America</i>, <i>Hee Haw</i>, <i>Grand Ole Opry</i>; singer: <i>Giddyup Go-Answer</i>; CMA Hall of Famer; died Mar 4, 1996</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1962 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i><br /><span> Monster Mash</span></i><span> -</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.themonstermash.com/mmdex.html" target="top">Bobby “Boris” Picket</a><br /><a href="http://www.weddingvendors.com/music/lyrics/song-645.html" target="top"><i>Do You Love Me</i></a> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/Contours.htm" target="top">The Contours</a><br /><i> He’s a Rebel</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/crystals.htm" target="top">The Crystals</a><br /><i> Mama Sang a Song</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.billanderson.com/" target="top">Bill Anderson</a></span><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1964</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - “And now, rrrrright here on this stage....” <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rollingstones.com/" target="top">The Rolling Stones</a> were introduced to American audiences on <a href="http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/ed-sullivan.htm" target="top"><i>The Ed Sullivan Show</i></a> on CBS-TV. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1969</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Canada’s <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.guesswhofans.com/" target="top">The Guess Who</a> got a gold record for the single, <a href="http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Laughing-lyrics-The-Guess-Who/BC9F66FF2902BD9848256CE9002B2033" target="top"><i>Laughing</i></a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1971</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.gotomidori.com/" target="top">Midori</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>(Goto) was born in Osaka, Japan. Musician: violin; created Midori and Friends foundation [musicians travel to NY public schools to give concerts and classes]</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1974</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The single, <a href="http://wfnk.com/ohioplayers/albums/skintight.html" target="top"><i>Skin Tight</i></a>, by <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://wfnk.com/ohioplayers/" target="top">The Ohio Players</a>, went gold on this day. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >1975</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.eltonjohn.com/" target="top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elton John</span>’s</a> <a href="http://www.photofeatures.com/eltonjohn/ppages/ppage7.html" target="top">Los Angeles concert</a> was sold out at <a href="http://www.chuckberry.de/tour1975.htm#Elton%20John" target="top">Dodger Stadium</a>. 110,000 people saw the two shows, on October 25 and 26, 1975, the first in <a href="http://www.lasports.org/lafacilities/display.php?s=Stadium&id=9" target="top">that stadium</a> since <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span> played there in 1965. <a href="http://www.eltonjohn.com/life/feature/1_feature.asp" target="top">John’s weekend stand in L.A.</a> was the finale to his concert tour of the western U.S. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1980</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbra Streisand</span>’s <i>Woman in Love</i>, from the number one album, <a href="http://www.bjsmusic.com/guilty.html" target="top"><i>Guilty</i></a>, was the number one song in the U.S. Both the album and the single were #1 for three weeks.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1984</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mellencamp.com/" target="top">John Cougar Mellencamp</a> reached the two-million-dollar sales mark with<i>Uh-Huh</i>. Also, country group <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alabama</span> went to the three-million-dollar mark with two albums this day: <i>Feels So Right</i> and <i>Mountain Music</i>.</span> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1986</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - New Jersey-based rock band <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bon Jovi</span> rose to number one in the U.S. with their <a href="http://homepages.tesco.net/%7Eseatzie/slippery.htm" target="top"><i>Slippery When Wet</i></a> album. It was the number one album for eight - count ’em - eight weeks. Track listing: <i>Let It Rock</i>, <i>You Give Love a Bad Name</i>, <i>Livin’ on a Prayer</i>, <i>Social Disease</i>, <i>Wanted Dead or Alive</i>, <i>Raise Your Hands</i>, <i>Without Love</i>, <i>I’d Die for You</i>, <i>Never Say Goodbye</i>, <i>Wild in the Streets</i>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >1991</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=112" target="top">Rock-and-roll impresario</a> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rockmed.org/BillGraham/" target="top">Bill Graham</a> was killed in a helicopter crash in Sonoma County, Calif. Also killed were his girlfriend, Melissa Gold, and pilot, Steve Kahn. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >1992</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=143&search=GO" target="top">Country Music Hall of Fame</a> singer, songwriter, TV host <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/fame/millerr.html" target="top">Roger Miller</a> died in Los Angeles at 56 years of age. During his oustanding career, Miller collected eleven Grammys, a platinum single, six gold singles, and five gold albums. Miller’s most memorable songs (written and/or performed by him) were: <i>King of the Road</i>, <i>Chug-a-Lug</i>, <i>Little Green Apples</i>, <i>Dang Me</i>, <i>England Swings</i>, <i>Engine Engine Number Nine</i>, <i>In the Summer Time</i>, <i>Do-Wacka-Do</i>, <i>Kansas City Star</i>, <i>You Can’t Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd</i>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1998</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - For the first time, all of the <a href="http://www.rockdate.co.uk/oct25.htm" target="top">top five songs</a> of the week were new entries: 1) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cher</span>, <i>Believe</i>; 2) <span style="font-weight: bold;">George Michael</span>, <i>Outside</i>; 3) <span style="font-weight: bold;">U2</span>, <i>Sweetest Thing</i>; 4) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Culture Club</span>, <i>I Just Wanna Be Loved</i>; 5) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alanis Morissette</span>, <i>Thank U</i>.</span> </p></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 26<br /><br /></span></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1911</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a href="http://www.edwardsly.com/jacksonm.htm" target="top"><b>Mahalia Jackson</b></a> was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Singer: <i>God’s Gonna Separate the Wheat from the Tares</i>, <i>Move on Up a Little Higher</i>, <i>The Lord’s Prayer</i>; <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0413810/" target="top">in film</a>: <i>St. Louis Blues</i>; LP: <i>I Sing Because I’m Happy</i>, <i>The World’s Greatest Gospel Singer</i>; died Jan 27, 1972</span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1934</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/porter_c.html" target="top">Cole Porter</a> </b>recorded his own composition titled, <i>You’re the Top</i>, from the show <a href="http://www.classical.net/music/recs/reviews/e/emi49848a.html" target="top"><i>Anything Goes</i></a>, on Victor. </span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1935</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - A talented twelve-year-old sang on Wallace Beery’s NBC radio show on NBC. <a href="http://www.thejudyroom.com/aboutjudy.html" target="top"><b>Judy Garland</b></a> delighted the appreciative audience. The young girl would soon be in pictures and at the top of stardom. It would be only four years before Ms. Garland (George Jessel gave her the name, thinking it would be better than her own, Frances Gumm) captured the hearts of moviegoers everywhere with her performance as Dorothy in <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>.</span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1951</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/collins_bootsy/bio.jhtml" target="top"><b>William ‘Bootsy’ Collins</b></a> was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Musician: bass, singer: group: Parliament-Funkadelic: <i>One Nation Under a Groove</i>, <i>Atomic Dog</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1963 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> Sugar Shack</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.fireballs-original.com/history.html" target="top">Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs</a><br /><i> Be My Baby</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.geocities.com/spectropop/hspecron.html" target="top">The Ronettes</a><br /><i> Deep Purple</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ninoandapril.com/" target="top">Nino Tempo & April Stevens</a><br /><i> Love’s Gonna Live Here</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.buckowens.com/" target="top">Buck Owens</a></span> </p><p face="georgia"> </p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1965</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <b><a href="http://www.portaldorock.com.br/english/museubeatlesenglish.htm" target="top">The Beatles</a></b><a href="http://www.portaldorock.com.br/english/museubeatlesenglish.htm" target="top"> received MBE medals</a> from the Queen of England, as they became Members of the British Empire. Ceremonies were held at Buckingham Palace. John Lennon returned his medal four years later in protest of Britain’s involvement in the Nigerian Civil War.</span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b><br /></b></span><p style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1967</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.keithurban.net/" target="top"><b>Keith Urban</b></a> was born in Whangarei, New Zealand. Musician: guitar, singer: <i>But for the Grace of God</i>, <i>Days Go By</i>, <i>Raining on Sunday</i>, <i>You Think of Me</i>, <i>You Look Good in My Shirt</i>, <i>Song for Dad</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1971</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - Memphis minister <a href="http://www.bmi.com/musicworld/features/200408/agreen.asp" target="top"><b>Al Green</b></a> received a gold record for his single, <a href="http://www.texasindemand.com/lyrics_tired.html" target="top"><i>Tired of Being Alone</i></a>.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1984</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <b><a href="http://www.barbrastreisand.com/" target="top">Barbra Streisand</a> </b>won multiplatinum certification for three albums that reached the four-million-dollar sales mark. <i>Greatest Hits, Vol. II</i>, <i>Guilty</i>, and <i>A Star is Born</i> (with Kris Kristofferson) were honored.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1992</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/PearlJam/" target="top"><b>Pearl Jam</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> set a first-week sales record, selling 950,000 copies of their </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Vs.</i> album. (The record was broken in 1998 by <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Garth Brooks</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and in 1999 by the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Backstreet Boys</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">.)</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />October 27</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >1933</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Floyd Cramer</span> was born in Samti Louisiana. <a href="http://www.countrypolitan.com/bio-floyd-cramer.php" target="top">Pianist</a>: <i>Last Date</i>, <i>On the Rebound</i>, <i>San Antonio Rose</i>; died Dec 31, 1997<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/twitty_conway/artist.jhtml" target="top"></a></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >1941</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <i>Everything I Love</i>, by <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.crystream.com.au/cat44.htm" target="top">Buddy Clark</a>, was recorded this day on the Okeh label (number 6469).<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1943</span></b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - (Melvin) <a href="http://www.leegreenwood.com/" target="top"><b>Lee Greenwood</b></a> was born in South Gate, California. CMA Male Vocalist of the Year [1983, 1984]: <i>Dixie Road</i>, <i>Hearts Aren’t Made to Break [They’re Made to Love]</i>, <i>Going, Going, Gone</i>, <i>Mornin’ Ride</i>, <i>I Don’t Mind the Thorns [If You’re the Boss]</i>, <i>God Bless the U.S.A.</i>; musician: sax, piano: band leader: Trick</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >1960</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - Singer <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/Ben-King.htm" target="top">Ben E. King</a> recorded <a href="http://www.lyricalcontent.com/htmlit.php?q=1541&artist=Ben+E.+King&title=Spanish+Harlem" target="top"><i>Spanish Harlem</i></a> and <a href="http://www.jacquedee63.com/standbyme.html" target="top"><i>Stand By Me</i></a>. Both songs hit the top-ten the following year, and "Stand By Me" did it again in 1986.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >1963</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.peterpaulandmary.com/" target="top">Peter, Paul and Mary</a> were sitting pretty at #1 and #2 on the U.S. album chart with <i>Peter, Paul and Mary</i> and <i>In the Wind</i>.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >1975</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - Rocker <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/Bruce-Springsteen.htm" target="top">Bruce Springsteen</a> appeared on the cover of both <i>TIME</i> and<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><i>Newsweek</i>. Things were certainly going well for ‘The Boss’ that week.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >1990</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Janet Jackson</span>’s <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cat_%28song%29" target="top"><i>Black Cat</i></a> popped up to #1 for a week in the U.S. The single was one of the tracks on her number-one album of a year earlier, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jackson%27s_Rhythm_Nation_1814" target="top"><i>Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814</i></a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 28</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1936</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.charliedaniels.com/" target="top"><b>Charlie Daniels</b></a> was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. CMA Award-winning musician [1979]: guitar, fiddle; singer: group: Charlie Daniels Band: <i>The Devil Went Down to Georgia</i>, <i>Uneasy Rider</i>, <i>Still in Saigon</i>; in film: <i>Urban Cowboy</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1961</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.getback.org/bbrian.html" target="top"><b>Brian Epstein</b></a>, a record store owner in London, was asked by a customer for a copy of the record, <i>My Bonnie</i>, by a group known as <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Silver Beatles</span>. He didn’t have it in stock so he went to the Cavern Club to check out the group. He signed to manage them in a matter of days and renamed them <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1965 - Chart Toppers<br /></b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i> Yesterday</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mp3.com/the-beatles/artists/3059/biography.html" target="top">The Beatles</a><br /><i> Treat Her Right</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thebulletin.com/archives/2005/july/royhead2005.htm" target="top">Roy Head</a><br /><i> A Lover’s Concerto</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/toys.htm" target="top">The Toys</a><br /><i> Hello Vietnam</i> -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.famousfacesinc.com/johnnywright.html" target="top">Johnny Wright</a><br /><br /></span> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1978</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.nickgilder.com/" target="top"><b>Nick Gilder</b></a>’s <a href="http://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/hotchildinthecitylyrics.html" target="top"><i>Hot Child in the City</i></a> was the number one single on the <i>Billboard Hot 100</i>. The hit was a track from Gilder’s <i>City Nights</i> album.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1983 - Chart Toppers<br /></b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> <i>Total Eclipse of the Heart</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bonnietyler.com/" target="top">Bonnie Tyler</a><br /><i> Making Love Out of Nothing at All</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.airsupply-online.com/" target="top">Air Supply</a><br /><i> Islands in the Stream</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.kennyrogers.com/" target="top">Kenny Rogers</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> & </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dollyon-line.com/" target="top">Dolly Parton</a><br /><i> Lady Down on Love</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thealabamaband.com/" target="top">Alabama</a><a href="http://www.famousfacesinc.com/johnnywright.html" target="top"></a><br /><br /></span> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>2005</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Elvis Presley </b>topped <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2005/10/27/forbes-top-earning-dea_n_9621.html" target="top"><i>Forbes</i> magazine’s list of <i>Highest-Earning Dead Celebrities</i></a> for the fifth successive year, earning US$45 million in royalties. Elvis was followed by Charles M. Schulz ($35M), John Lennon ($22M), Andy Warhol ($16M), and Dr. Seuss ($10M).</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b><br /></b></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 29<br /><br /></span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1930</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The tune, <a href="http://community.mcckc.edu/crosby/charthits.htm" target="top"><i>It Must Be True</i></a>, was recorded on Victor by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001078/" target="top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bing Crosby</span></a>, who sang with<b> Gus Arnheim</b> and his orchestra.<br /></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1937</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Sonny Osborne</b> was born in Hyden, Kentucky. Musician: 5-string banjo, singer: baritone: group: <a href="http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/osborne_brothers_the/artist.jhtml" target="top">Osborne Brothers</a>: <i>Up this Hill and Down</i>, <i>Rocky Top</i>, <i>Tennessee Hound Dog</i>, <i>Georgia Pinewoods</i></span></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1961</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The top, pop song on the charts belonged to <b><a href="http://diondimucci.com/" target="top">Dion (DiMucci)</a></b>. <i>Runaround Sue</i> was in its second week at the tiptop of the top-tune tabulation (it was in the top 40 for three months).<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1970</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.neildiamond.com/" target="top">Neil Diamond</a></b> received a nice package: a gold record for the hit, <a href="http://www.neildiamondhomepage.com/lyricpag.htm#CracklinRosie" target="top"><i>Cracklin’ Rosie</i></a>.<br /></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1981</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.lorettalynn.com/home/" target="top">Loretta Lynn</a> </b>received a gold record for her album, <a href="http://www.mmguide.musicmatch.com/album/album.cgi?ALBUMID=439760" target="top"><i>Greatest Hits, Vol. 2</i></a>. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1983</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - After four weeks at #1 on the pop music charts, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bonnietyler.com/" target="top">Bonnie Tyler</a>’s <a href="http://www.bonnietyler.com/lyrics/eclipse.html" target="top"><i>Total Eclipse of the Heart</i></a> slipped to #2, replaced by <a href="http://www.asklyrics.com/display/Islands_In_The_Stream_%28kenny_Rogers_&%3B_Dolly_Parton%29_LYRICS/107735" target="top"><i>Islands in the Stream</i></a> by <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.kennyrogers.com/" target="top">Kenny Rogers</a> and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dollywood.com/" target="top">Dolly Parton</a>. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1983</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.pinkfloyd.com/" target="top"><b>Pink Floyd</b></a>’s <a href="http://www.superseventies.com/pinkfloyd2.html" target="top"><i>Dark Side of the Moon</i></a> became the longest-charting album of all timewhen it logged its 491st week on the <i>Billboard Top 200</i> album chart. The previous champ had been <i>Johnny’s Greatest Hits</i>, by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Johnny Mathis</span> (490 weeks: April 1958-July 1968). <i>Dark Side of the Moon</i> stayed on the chart for 724 consecutive weeks (740 weeks altogether) and didn’t drop off until July 13, 1988. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael Jackson</span>’s <i>Thriller</i> sold the most copies ever -- 40 million -- but it spent ‘only’ 122 weeks on the album chart. </span> </p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1987</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Jazz great <b><a href="http://www.parabrisas.com/d_hermanw.html" target="top">Woody Herman</a></b> died in Los Angeles at age 74. The government had just seized his home for back taxes. (His band manager, Abe Turchen, had not paid taxes on musician salaries for three years.) </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1990</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>The Byrds</b>, <b>LaVern Baker</b>, <b>John Lee Hooker</b>, <b>The Impressions</b>, <b>Wilson Pickett</b>, <b>Jimmy Reed</b> and <b>Ike & Tina Turner</b> were inducted into the <a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/allinductees.asp" target="top">Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a>.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1993 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> Dreamlover</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mariahcarey.com/" target="top">Mariah Carey</a><br /><i> Just Kickin’ It</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://ca.music.yahoo.com/ar-269161-bio--Xscape" target="top">Xscape</a><br /><i> I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.meatloaf.net/" target="top">Meat Loaf</a><br /><i> Easy Come, Easy Go</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.georgestrait.com/" target="top">George Strait</a></span> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 30</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1914</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.talentondisplay.com/PatsyMontanaS.html" target="top"><b>Patsy Montana</b></a> was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Singer: <i>I Wanna Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart</i>, <i>Gold Coast Express</i>, <i>The She Buckaroo</i>, <i>The Wheel of the Wagon Is Broken</i>, <i>Lone Star</i>; died May 3, 1996</span><br /><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1939</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Eddie Holland</b> was born in Detroit, Michigan. Songwriter: writing team: Holland-Dozier-Holland: <i>Where Did Our Love Go</i>, <i>Baby Love</i>, <i>Stop! In the Name of Love</i>, <i>I Hear a Symphony</i>, <i>You Keep Me Hangin’ On</i>, <i>Reach Out, I’ll Be There</i>; team inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame [1990]); singer: <i>Jamie</i></span> </p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1939</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.airplane.freeserve.co.uk/grace.htm" target="top"><b>Grace Slick</b></a> (Wing) was born in Evanston, Illinois. Singer: group: Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Starship: <i>Somebody to Love</i>, <i>White Rabbit</i>, <i>Rejoice</i>, <i>Miracles</i>, <i>Count on Me</i>, <i>Runaway</i>, <i>We Built This City</i>, <i>Sara</i></span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1947</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Timothy B. Schmit</b> was born in Oakland, California. Musician: bass guitar, singer: group: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Poco</span>: <i>Crazy Love</i>, <i>Heart of the Night</i>; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Eagles</span>: <i>Hotel California</i>, <i>Life in the Fast Lane</i>, <i>Heartache Tonight</i>, <i>The Long Run</i>, <i>I Can’t Tell You Why</i></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1958 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> It’s All in the Game</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ericrecords.com/tommy_edwards.html" target="top">Tommy Edwards</a><br /><i> It’s Only Make Believe</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/fame/twitty.html" target="top">Conway Twitty</a><br /><i> Tom Dooley</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.kingstontrio.com/" target="top">The Kingston Trio</a><br /><i> City Lights</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=157" target="top">Ray Price</a></span> </p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1964</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.orbison.com/" target="top">Roy Orbison</a> </b>went gold with his hit single, <a href="http://www.pslib.cz/%7Ekerslage/lyrics/RoyOrbison-OhPrettyWoman.html" target="top"><i>Oh, Pretty Woman</i></a>. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1965</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Hear_a_Symphony" target="top"><i>I Hear a Symphony</i></a>, by <a href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/supremes.htm" target="top"><b>The Supremes</b></a>, debuted on <i>Billboard</i>’s Top-40 chart. It became The Supremes’ sixth #1 hit.</span> </p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1972</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - A command performance was given for the Queen of England by<b> <a href="http://www.vex.net/%7Epaulmac/elton/ej1972.html" target="top">Elton John</a></b>.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1976</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The group, <a href="http://www.chicagotheband.com/" target="top"><b>Chicago</b></a>, started its second (and final) week at number one on the pop singles charts with, <a href="http://www.chicagotheband.com/discography15a.htm" target="top"><i>If You Leave Me Now</i></a>. The hottest LP was <b>Stevie Wonder’s</b> <a href="http://www.gilscottheron.com/KEY.htm" target="top"><i>Songs in the Key of Life</i></a>. The album was number one for a total of 14 weeks.<br /></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1984</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.barrynet.com/" target="top">Barry Manilow</a> </b>opened at Radio City Music Hall, New York. His concerts sold out to the tune of $1.9 million, besting (by $100,000) the record set by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diana Ross</span>. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1984</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi, aka <b>The Blues Brothers</b> (Jake and Elwood), hit the two-million-dollar sales mark with their LP, <a href="http://www.postershop.com/Blues-Brothers/Blues-Brothers-A-Briefcase-Full-Of-Blues-4000309.html" target="top"><i>Briefcase Full of Blues</i></a>.</span> </p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1993</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/meatloaf/bio.jhtml" target="top">Meat Loaf</a></b>’s <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_Out_of_Hell_II:_Back_into_Hell" target="top"><i>Bat Out of Hell II - Back Into Hell</i></a> was the #1 album in the U.S. One of the album’s singles, <i>I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That</i>, hit #1 in twenty-five countries. Meat Loaf (his real name is Marvin Lee Aday) did a 215-show tour to promote the album. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1995</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>David Bowie</b>, <b>Tom Donahue</b>, <b style="font-weight: bold;">Gladys Knight</b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> and</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> The </span><b style="font-weight: bold;">Pips</b>, <b>Jefferson Airplane</b>, <b>Little Willie John</b>, <b>Pink Floyd</b>, <b>The Shirelles</b>, <b>The Velvet Underground</b>, and <b>Pete Seeger</b> were inducted into the <a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/allinductees.asp" target="top"><b>Rock & Roll Hall of Fame</b></a>.</span> </p><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 31</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-family: georgia;"> </p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1912</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0262661/" target="top"><b>Dale Evans</b></a> (Frances Octavia Smith) was born in Uvalde, Texas. Singer, songwriter: Happy Trails to You; actress: The Roy Rogers Show, Roy Rogers movies; wife of ‘King of the Cowboys’ Roy Rogers; died Feb 7, 2001</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1930</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - In a rare recording, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_basie_count.htm" target="top">William ‘Count’ Basie</a><b> </b>sang with <b>Bennie Moten</b>’s orchestra, <i>Somebody Stole My Gal</i>, on Victor.<br /></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1937</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.tompaxton.com/" target="top"><b>Tom Paxton</b></a> was born in Chicago, Illinois. Folk singer, songwriter, musician: guitar: <i>I Can’t Help but Wonder Where I’m Bound</i>, <i>The Last Thing on My Mind</i>, <i>Goin’ to the Zoo</i>, <i>The Willing Conscript</i>, <i>Lyndon Johnson Told the Nation</i>, <i>Leaving London</i>, <i>All the Way Home</i>, <i>Is This Anyway to Run an Airline</i>, <i>Talking Vietnam Pot-Luck Blues</i>, <i>Forest Lawn</i></span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1944</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.kinkyfriedman.com/" target="top"><b>Kinky</b> (Richard) <b>Friedman</b></a> was born in Chicago, Illinois. Singer, bandleader: Texas Jewboys: <i>Let Saigons be Bygones</i>, <i>We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to You</i>, <i>They Ain’t Making Jews like Jesus Anymore</i>, <i>Asshole from El Paso</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1964</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/supremes.htm" target="top">Supremes</a> <a href="http://www.twin-music.com/azlyrics/s_file/songs/supremes/baby.html" target="top"><i>Baby Love</i></a> was the number one single for four week, while <a href="http://www.bjsmusic.com/albums.html" target="top"><b>Barbra Streisand</b></a>’s <a href="http://www.bjsmusic.com/people.html" target="top"><i>People</i></a> was #1 on U.S. album charts for five weeks.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1972</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Curtis%20Mayfield.html" target="top">Curtis Mayfield</a><b style="font-family: georgia;"> </b><span style="font-family:georgia;">received a gold record for </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://members.aol.com/deafdude2/lyric/lyrics/freddiedead.htm" target="top"><i>Freddie’s Dead</i></a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> from the flick, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.superseventies.com/spsuperfly.html" target="top"><i>Superfly</i></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1984</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkXV5O5GfJ8" target="top"><i>Caribbean Queen</i></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> became a gold record for </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.afiwi.com/people2.asp?id=72" target="top">Billy Ocean</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. It was Ocean’s second hit song and the only one of his 11 hits to become a million-seller. He would have two other #1 songs and a pair of #2 hits, but none as big as </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Billy’s from Trinidad, you know. His real name: Leslie Sebastian Charles.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1986 - Chart Toppers<br /></b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i> True Colors</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cyndilauper.com/" target="top">Cyndi Lauper</a><br /><i> Typical Male</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://officialtina.com/" target="top">Tina Turner</a><br /><i> I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.robertpalmer.org/" target="top">Robert Palmer</a><br /><i> Cry</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.crystalgayle.com/" target="top">Crystal Gayle</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">November 1</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1894</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> -</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">The publication, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Billboard Advertising</i>, made it to desks for the first time. The periodical cost 10 cents. A subscription to the weekly magazine currently costs about $250 a year and is known as <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.billboard.com/" target="top"><i>Billboard</i></a>, the longtime bible of the radio and music industry.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1937</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.billanderson.com/" target="top"><b>‘Whispering’ Bill (James) Anderson</b></a> was born in </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Columbia, South Carolina, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Songwriter: <i>City Lights</i>, <i>I Missed Me</i>, <i>Happy Birthday to Me</i>; singer: <i>Still</i>, <i>Three Times a Lady</i>, <i>My Life</i>, <i>8x10</i>; [w/Jan Howard]: <i>For Loving You</i>, <i>If It’s All the Same to You</i>, <i>Someday We’ll Be Together</i>; member of Grand Ole Opry<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1940</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.sizemoremusic.com/sadler_history.htm" target="top"><b>Barry Sadler</b></a> was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Songwriter, singer: <i>Ballad of the Green Berets</i>; died Nov 5, 1989</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1947</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-14-Fri-1999/weekly/11162337.html" target="top"><b>Eddy Arnold</b></a> began a 21-week run at #1 on U.S. country music charts with <i>I’ll Hold You in My Heart</i><i> (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms)</i>. It was the biggest hit of Arnold’s illustrious career.</span><br /><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1957</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.lylelovett.net/" target="top"><b>Lyle Lovett</b></a> was born in Klein, Texas. Grammy Award-winning singer: Best Male Country Vocal [1989]; <i>Cowboy Man</i>, songwriter: <i>This Old Porch</i> [w/Robert Earl Keen], <i>You Can’t Resist It</i>, <i>Closing Time</i>, <i>If I Had a Boat</i>; actor: <i>Ready to Wear</i>, <i>Short Cuts</i>, <i>The Playe</i></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><div style="text-align: left;"><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1968</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.georgeharrison.com/" target="top">George Harrison</a></b>’s soundtrack LP, <a href="http://home.att.net/%7Erarebird9/harrison.html" target="top"><i>Wonderwall</i></a>, was released. It was the first solo album by one of The Beatles. The album was also the first on the new Apple label. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1969</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.dennissutton.com/html/body_abbey_road.html" target="top"><i>Abbey Road</i></a>, by <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span>, was <b>#1</b> on U.S. album charts. Although <i>Let It Be</i> was the last Beatles album of new material to be released, <i>Abbey Road</i> was, in fact, the last album The Beatles recorded. The album, number one for eleven weeks, consisted of: <i>Come Together</i>, <i>Something</i>, <i>Maxwell’s Silver Hammer</i>, <i>Oh! Darling</i>, <i>Octopus’s Garden</i>, <i>I Want You (She's So Heavy)</i>, <i>Here Comes the Sun</i>, <i>Because</i>, <i>You Never Give Me Your Money</i>. <i>Sun King</i>, <i>Mean Mr. Mustard</i>, <i>Polythene Pam</i>, <i>She Came in Through the Bathroom Window</i>, <i>Golden Slumbers</i>, <i>Carry That Weight</i>, <i>The End</i>, <i>Her Majesty</i>. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1969</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - And speaking of lasts, <a href="http://www.elvis.com/elvisology/elvis_records.asp" target="top"><b>Elvis Presley</b></a> hit number one in the U.S. with <i>Suspicious Minds</i>. It was his first #1 pop single since <i>Good Luck Charm</i> in 1962 and his last #1 pop single.</span> </p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1975</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.eltonjohn.com/flash_index.asp" target="top">Elton John</a></b>’s <a href="http://numberones.esmartmusic.com/1970/1975_32.html" target="top"><i>Island Girl</i></a> hit number one on the <i>Billboard Hot 100</i> chart. The song parked itself at the top of the hit heap for 3 weeks.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1986</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.bandboston.com/" target="top">Boston</a></b>’s <a href="http://www.boston.org/album3.html" target="top"><i>Third Stage</i></a> album hit the big time this day as it became the number one<i>Amanda</i>, <i>We’re Ready</i>, <i>The Launch</i>, <i>Cool the Engines</i>, <i>My Destination</i>, <i>A New World</i>, <i>To Be a Man</i>, <i>I Think I Like It</i>, <i>Can’tcha Say</i>, <i>Still in Love</i>, <i>Hollyann</i>. album in the U.S. Memorable (and not so memorable) tracks on the album: <i>Amanda</i>, <i>We’re Ready</i>, <i>The Launch</i>, <i>Cool the Engines</i>, <i>My Destination</i>, <i>A New World</i>, <i>To Be a Man</i>, <i>I Think I Like It</i>, <i>Can’tcha Say</i>, <i>Still in Love</i>, <i>Hollyann</i>.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1996 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> Macarena (bayside boys mix)</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Del_Rio" target="top">Los Del Rio</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><i>It’s All Coming Back to Me Now</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.celinedion.com/" target="top">Celine Dion</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><i>No Diggity</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://music.yahoo.com/ar-268742-bio--Blackstreet" target="top">Blackstreet</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> (</span>Featuring <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.answers.com/topic/dr-dre" target="top">Dr. Dre</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><i>Like the Rain</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.clintblack.com/" target="top">Clint Black</a></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </p><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div></div></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style=""><span style="color:red;">October Birthdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Melanie Louise, JonnaRose Turnbull, Gabi Tuschak</span>, Susie Drinkwine (1), Snoopy, Leon Rausch, Kelly Willis, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bruce Salmon</span>, Charles Attal (2), *Albert Collins, *Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham, Lewis Cowdry, Chris Gaffney, Tammy Sajak (3), Barbara K. (4), *B.W. Stevenson, Steve Miller, Helen Jean Hamlin, Farrell Kubena, Amanda Brown (5), Dino Lee, Jeanne Arquel, Leslie Travis (6), Dale Watson, <span style="font-style: italic;">James "Levi" Barnes</span> (7), *John Lennon, Gene Kurtz, Ponty Bone, Dub Maines (9), *Ivory Joe Hunter, Diunna Greenleaf, Darin Murphy, J'nette Ward (10), *Pete Drake, Frank Pugliese, Jon Langford, Allen Hill, Lisa Mathison,*Dale Watkins, Kate Tomich (11), Bob Schneider, Eve Monsees, Mike Musgrove (12), Todd Wolfson, Kevin Klauber (13), Natalie Maines, Chris Thomas [King], Johnny Goudie, Mark Younger-Smith (14), Rod Moag, Sid King, Artly Snuff, Dave Mintz (15), Thierry LaCoz, Greg Marengi, Wig (16), Karen Poston, Kristi Holdgrafer (17), Chuck Berry, Lisa Timick (18), Wanda Jackson, Bobby Horton, Kristen Williamson (20), Maryann Price, Cheney Moore (21), *Bobby Fuller (22), Cheryl G. Smith, Cat Kirkwood (23), Jason Lindsay (24), *J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, *Walter Hyatt, Kevin Sekhani, Tina Boone, <span style="font-style: italic;">AmeyLu Muirhead Weas</span> (25), <i style="">Eric Carter</i>, Valerie Shields, Lisa Antonini (26), Gretchen Harries Graham (28), Brad Newton, Andrew Stearns (29), Bobby Morris, Tracy Gossard (30), Kinky Friedman, Sumter Bruton, Calvin Russell, Dan Rather, Johnny Moeller, Sue Zola [The Glitter Art Diva] (31)</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:red;">October Memorials (date of death)</span><b style=""><span style="color:red;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia"><span style="font-size:130%;">Janis Joplin (10/4/70), Gene Vincent (10/12/71), Freddie Fender (10/14/06), Rosa Parks (10/24/05)<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia;color:red;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">November Birthdays</span></span><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;color:red;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:130%;">*Sippie Wallace, Kinky Friedman, Lyle Lovett (1), Ed Verosky (2), Delbert McClinton (4), Ephraim Owens, Jon Sanchez, Steve Smith, Bob Graham (5), *Doug Sahm, *Tary Owens, Guy Clark (6), Stephen Bruton, Curtis Clarke (7), Bonnie Raitt (8), Carolyn Wonderland, The Devine Miss Betty (9), Bobby Trimble, Dawn Shipley (10), Dave Alvin, Andy Langer, Justin Granade (11), Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jimmy Redondo (13), T. Tex Edwards (14), Jack Ingram (15), W.C. Clark, Ron Deutsch (16), Vicki Knopfler (17), Laura Doss (18), Eric Hisaw (19), Ruth Ellsworth, Jimmy Mathis, Linda Carson (20), Larry Thoren (21), Joanne Betters (22), Peggy Wright (23), *Scott Joplin (24), Cathy Jean Balch (25), *Jimi Hendrix (27), Libbi Bosworth, Dottie Swenson (28), Mason Ruffner (29), Guy Forsyth (30)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;color:red;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">November Memorials (date of death)</span></span><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;color:red;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span>*Carl "Fast-Black" Miller (10), "Shoeshine" Charley Miller (14)</span> </p><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:12;" ></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; <span style="font-style: italic;">italic</span> = <span style="font-style: italic;">Continental Club staff (past & present)</span> </span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Notable Obituaries - October 2007</span><br /><br /></span><h1 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Teresa Brewer, 76; 1950s pop singer</span></h1><div class="storybyline" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 15px ! important; color: rgb(153, 153, 153) ! important;"><span style="font-size:130%;">By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer <br />October 19, 2007 </span></div> <span style="font-size:130%;"> Teresa Brewer, a singer who found fame as a novelty vocalist in 1950 with the chart-topping "Music! Music! Music!" but reinvented herself as a jazz stylist who performed with some of the genre's biggest names, has died. She was 76.<br /><br />Brewer died of a neuromuscular disease Wednesday at her home in New Rochelle, N.Y., said Bill Munroe, a family spokesman.<br /><br />Ed Sullivan introduced her as "the little girl with the big voice" when she was a regular on his television show, and the petite 100-pounder sang her way through the 1950s with a string of successful recordings that included another No. 1 hit, the sentimental ballad "Till I Waltz Again With You," which reportedly sold more than 1 million copies.<br /><br />With rock 'n' roll changing the pop landscape -- and four daughters to raise -- Brewer pulled back from performing in the 1960s to focus on her family.<br /><br />"One time she said her children were her biggest hits," Munroe told The Times on Thursday. "She was very down-to-earth, not pretentious at all, very charming and quick-witted."<br /><br />After marrying her second husband -- jazz producer Bob Thiele -- she segued into jazz in the 1970s and became known for recording with such legends as Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie.<br /><br />At her best, Brewer could "swing with a loose and easy fervor, aided greatly by the distinguished company" she kept, Richard S. Ginell wrote of her jazz performances in the All Music Internet database.<br /><br />She was born Theresa Breuer on May 7, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, the eldest of five children of a glass inspector for the Libby Owens Co. and his homemaker wife.<br /><br />At 2, Brewer made her public debut singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" on a children's radio program in Toledo. She was paid in cupcakes and cookies from the show's sponsor.<br /><br />Three years later, she won a competition that led to appearances on the popular radio talent show "Major Bowes Amateur Hour." She spent the next seven years touring with a Bowes' troupe.<br /><br />When she was 12, her parents insisted that she return to Toledo to concentrate on school, but as a high school junior, Brewer dropped out. She headed to New York City and performed in several talent shows that led to her first recording contract.<br /><br />By then, she had slightly altered the spelling of her first and last names because "it was easier to read in marquee lights," according to a 1980 Toledo magazine story.<br /><br />She soon was married and recording such 1950s hits as "Jilted," "Ricochet" and the blues ballad "Pledging My Love." She once estimated that she had made 300 records by the mid-1960s.<br /><br />For decades, she also regularly performed in Las Vegas and on the national nightclub circuit.<br /><br />Cast in the 1953 film "Those Redheads From Seattle," Brewer dyed her blond hair but turned down Paramount's offer of a long-term contract, according to the biography on her website. She wanted to remain on the East Coast with her family and build a part-time singing career from there.<br /><br />In 1972, Brewer was divorced from Bill Monahan and married Thiele, who produced some of her early hits. He also wrote Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," which Brewer recorded. Thiele died in 1996.<br /><br />Brewer continued performing and recording into the early 1990s.<br /><br />The high-pitched voice that could easily go from a squeak to a roar became smoother with age, and critics noted that Brewer embraced jazz with the same vocal exuberance she had displayed in the 1950s.<br /><br />"I always liked her because she had laughter and the sound of rippling water in her voice," said Jim Dawson, an author of pop music books. "Listening to Teresa Brewer, you couldn't be sad for long."<br /><br />Brewer is survived by four daughters, Kathleen, Susan, Megan and Michelle; a brother, Henry; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:valerie.nelson@latimes.com">valerie.nelson@latimes.com</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />******<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">A Fusion of Art, Funky Jazz and Cocktails<br /><br />1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704<br /><br />Two doors up from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI, Issue #5.4 ... October 25, 2007<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting." ~DTWeekend.com<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Art</span><br /><br />Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">October... </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tracy Anne Hart</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Gallery</span> in Houston returns for the month of October. Tracy was born in Elgin, Illinois and moved to Houston, Texas in 1969. She is a second generation photographer. She has been co-owner of The Heights Gallery (in Houston) since 1984, and regularly exhibits there.<br /><br />Hart is perhaps best known for her black and white concert portraits of Stevie Ray Vaughan taken between 1983 and 1990 and widely published and shown worldwide. She has donated many of the prints to charity auctions, where her work is sought after by fundraisers and collectors alike.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />She has been photographing the natural and cultural landscape for over 20 years. She continues to explore subjects as diverse as the geometric symmetry and beauty of her native state's architecture and elevated train lines, and her adopted state's incredible music and Hill Country cypress trees. Hart has an affinity for objects of intensity and iconic strength and grace, whether organic or forged by human hands. Her work embodies the correlation between spirituality and science, flesh, wood, steel and stone, emulsion and emotion. Little wonder, then that her favorite photographic quote comes from Edward Weston: "that the camera should be used for a recording of life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself, whether polished steel or palpitation flesh."<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Stevie Ray Vaughan 1983, Tracy Anne Hart<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001srv1983tracyannehartiv9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4447/001srv1983tracyannehartiv9.th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" border="0" /></a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Charlie Sexton, Tracy Anne Hart<br /><a href="http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2096272302090alb1955e3bhy4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6432/2096272302090alb1955e3bhy4.th.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Click on photo to view a larger image.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coming....</span> Thursday, November 1 @ 7pm</span>: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.intherastudios.com/">Ricardo Acevedo</a>.<br />Richard (Ricardo) Acevedo was born of Yaqui-Mexican & Finlandian decent. Raised in Southern California, he pursued artistic endeavors throughout life, originally in the visual arts which morphed into music and performance by the 1980's and then returned full circle...<br />Acevedo moved to Flagstaff AZ ('93-'98), and was co-creator of the Difference Machine Art Space. He studied under & collaborated with southwest experimental filmmaker & photographer Larry Holloway, James Tyrell, artist Craig "Vern Bob Wire" Baumhoffer and created music with progressive guitarist Rick Anderson in the group Rye Catchers. Acevedo formed "In the RA Studios" fall of 1995. He moved to Austin, TX in July of 1998 and immediately set about incorporating more technology into the artistic vision that had been defined while in Arizona via the scanning and manipulating of photo negatives to create painterly photo-graphic art and the use of digital video in the creation of linear & non filmic art. </span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Music</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mondays in October & November @ 10. No cover </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson">Son Y No Son</a> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Tuesdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/">Ephraim Owens Experience</a> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ekkAVte4zE"> Ephraim Owens</a></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends">Trube, Farrell & Sniz</a> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:<br /></span></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ZdwwB1OUo">Trube, Farrell & Sniz</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Paris 49</a> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Paris 49 is off for part of October, and <a href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a> will fill in on 10/25.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/38699468/mike_flanigin_b_3_trio.html">Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC09LGF9tjU"> Mike Flanigin</a></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coming....</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span> - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a> will present <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Lit Smackdown: Fiction vs. Nonfiction</span>. Which is better: fiction or nonfiction? We jest, but the question isn't that funny to publishers - it's getting harder and harder to sell new fiction while books based in reality draw more and more attention from readers and reviewers. American Short Fiction, the Festival, and the Continental Club are hosting a faceoff between some of the country's most exciting young talent - writers we've divided into two camps, fiction and nonfiction, even though most of them have dabbled in both forms. On the nonfiction team, we've got <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=198">George Saunders</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=127">Emily Rapp</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=256">Vendela Vida</a>, and <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=84">Andrew Helfer</a>; playing for the fiction team are <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=212">Maxine Swann</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=207">Wesley Stace</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=174">Eric Martin</a>, and <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=216">Amanda Eyre Ward</a>. Emcee for the night is humorist <a href="http://www.owenegerton.com/">Owen Egerton</a>, the author of the story collection <span style="font-style: italic;">How Best to Avoid Dying</span> and the novel <span style="font-style: italic;">Marshall Hollenzer</span> Is Driving. He is also the co-creator of "The Sinus Show." The event is open and free to the public but seating is limited. The authors' books will be for sale.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">*******************************************<br /><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Continental Club</span></a></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston<br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Volume XI, Issue #5.4 ... October 25, 2007</span><br /><br />***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music." ~Priceline.com<br /><br />***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br />When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tacosagogo">Tacos A Go-Go</a>, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, <a href="http://sigslagoon.com/">Sigs Lagoon</a>, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">MySpace Blog</a>, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at <a href="http://sigslagoon.com/">Sig's Lagoon</a>, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,<br />Pete<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/25 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bsideplayers.com/">B-Side Players</a> with special guests <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.salvadorsantana.com/">Salvador Santana Band</a> and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cipesandthepeople.com/">Cipes and The People</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suXJYDl2aYk">B-Side Players</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suXJYDl2aYk"></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPF14s6YlAE">Salvador Santana</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPF14s6YlAE"></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m20Z7ZSDROE">Cipes and The People</a> </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m20Z7ZSDROE"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="BeginvidDescm20Z7ZSDROE"></span></span></a><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday 10/26</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.opiehendrixworldwide.com/">Opie Hendrix & The Texas Tallboys</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/llcooper">LL Cooper</a>, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.angiestevens.com/">Angie Stevens</a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>@ 10<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4yTynztfrI">Opie Hendrix</a> (explicit lyrics)<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4yTynztfrI">L.L. Cooper</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtSABVQ1GTE">Angie Stevens</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtSABVQ1GTE"></a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday 10/27</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.fastballtheband.com/">Fastball</a> @ 11:30 plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dunetx.com/">Dune TX</a> @ 10. Doors open @ 8pm.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0wfu3tOrtQ">Fastball </a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0wfu3tOrtQ"></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAszscslKEI">Dune TX</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAszscslKEI"></a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesday 10/31 @ 9</span> - Eric Tucker's <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Wicked Wednesdays</a> Halloween Party! w/<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.reverendvince.com/">Reverend Vince Anderson</a> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Whiskey Boat</span>.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v9UyFlHoBo">Reverend Vince Anderson</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v9UyFlHoBo"></a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday 11/1 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/rocrament">Rocrament</a>.<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cipesandthepeople.com/"></a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday 11/2 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sideshowtramps.com/">Side Show Tramps</a> (formerly Rx Medicine Show) @ 11:30, plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.clouseaux.com/">Clouseaux </a>@ 10.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYpjBvjv_o">Side Show Tramps</a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday 11/3</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.macspages.com/">Ian McLagan & The Bump Band</a> @ 11, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/raggedhearts">Ragged Hearts</a> @ 9. Doors open @ 8pm. <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Happy Birthday, Quinn!</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Video Links:</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYIef3qhYbk">Ian McLagan</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYIef3qhYbk"></a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Monday @ 8:00</span> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist <a href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a> begins at 8:00 p.m. and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9:00</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - FREE! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beetleband.com/">BEETLE</a> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30. No Cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/">Molly and the Ringwalds</a> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">******</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a></span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Volume XI, Issue #5.4 ... October 25, 2007</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the decor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two." ~Houston.com<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br />The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday, 11/2 @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.paulbeebe.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paul Beebe</span></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Sunday</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420">Big E</a>'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span>! Doors open @ 8, No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span>, No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4">The Umbrella Man</a>, No cover!<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-21617888741854664502007-10-17T19:00:00.000-05:002007-10-25T21:47:17.815-05:00Continental Confidential 10/18/07<div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Continental Confidential</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >"Revealing the facts, and naming the names"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mpeSJVueQ9c/Rw65KDYJgzI/AAAAAAAAACU/CQclVcDgmJI/s1600-h/American+Graveyard+2007.jpg"><br /></a></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br />Rockin' South Austin since 1957<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Volume XI, Issue 5.3 .. Austin TX .. October 18, 2007</span><br /><br />***<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go." ~CitySearch.com<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Dianne's Dish</span><br /><br />Hello everyone! Last weekend was a lot of fun because of its diversity & superior talent. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Charlie Louvin</span> is <span style="font-style: italic;">so</span> awesome, and he sure charmed everyone in the place. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Eleven Hundred Springs</span> did a great opening set and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Texas Sapphires</span> kept up the energy in their closing set, which was also their CD release party. One highlight of the show was <span style="font-weight: bold;">Brennen Leigh</span> joining <span style="font-weight: bold;">Charlie Louvin</span> on stage and impressing him so much with her mandolin playing & harmony vocals that he asked her to perform with him at the Big State Festival the next day. Congratulations, Brennen!<br />Saturday night started with a bang when solo-blues-shouter-turned-JBs-style-soul- man <span style="font-weight: bold;">Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears</span> took the stage & totally blew everyone's minds. <span style="font-weight: bold;">T. Tex Edwards</span> was up next for his re-release party of the critically acclaimed 1989 <span style="font-style: italic;">Pardon Me, I've Got Someone To Kill</span>. with past & present members of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Out On Parole</span> band in abundance. <span style="font-weight: bold;">American Graveyard</span> closed out the night with another one of their absolutely killer sets! It really doesn't get much better than hosting 3 bands a night for 2 nights, from different ends of the spectrum and having it all work so perfectly. We are truly blessed.<br />I've received a bunch of photos this week and will post them next week. Thanks to all the folks that send me their show pics. We sure appreciate it!<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Please Note: While I try to be very accurate with lineups, times & cover charges for our shows,last-minute changes and errors can, and sometimes do, occur. Call the Club at 512-441-2444 for the most current information.<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >The Continental Clubs Austin & Houston and The Continental Club Gallery are all on MySpace! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a>, the address for Houston is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a> and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a>. Won't you be our "Friend"?</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Are you a customer with questions about upcoming show times, tickets, cover charge etc.? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666. Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a>. PR in Austin: Dianne, <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. Booking & PR in Houston: <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at <a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a> with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!<br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'....<br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">SoundBites - Austin</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Happy Hour </span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Monday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span> - Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, <a href="http://www.paris49.com/">Paris 49</a>, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*<span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span> will be off on </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10/29 (<span style="font-weight: bold;">not</span> 10/22 as previously advertised)</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a> will fill in</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tuesday HH @ 6:30. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/">Planet Casper</a> takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (i.e. <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton, Marvin Dykhuis</span>) we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 10/30 when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.toniprice.com/">Toni Price</a> returns for Hippie Halloween, accompanied by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rich Brotherton</span> ($10)!</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elanajames.com/">Elana James</a> takes over the Happy Hour spot as often as she's available! "There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas." ~Rolling Stone, Australia. Elana is here for the entire month of October!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday HH, @ 6:30pm. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mothertruckers.com/">The Mother Truckers</a> are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mariomatteoli/">Mario Matteoli</a> fills in on 10/18, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/kevinsekhani">Kevin Sekhani</a> celebrates his birthday with a performance on 10/25, no cover.</span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Friday HH, @ 6:30pm. No cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/">The Blues Specialists</a> have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members ErbieBowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Saturday Matinee, @ 3pm. No cover </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redvolkaert.com/">Redd Volkaert</a>, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying he has on his T-shirt. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> 10/20 </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.markrubin.com/hokkanen">Erik Hokkanen</a> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">takes Redd's spot. Redd returns on 10/27!</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NightTime Residencies</span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Sunday night @ 10. $6</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.heybale.com/">Heybale!</a> featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span> (Merle Haggard) & <span style="font-weight: bold;">Earl Poole Ball</span> (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gary Claxton</span>, upright bass player <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kevin Smith</span> (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tom Lewis</span> (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale Orchestra</span> w/special guests <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cindy Cashdollar</span>, and/or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span>, and/or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Erik Hokkanen</span>, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6!</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Monday nights @ 10. $5 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</a> are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except when </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/greggaring">Greg Garing</a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> fills in on </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10/22. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale</span> returns on 10/29!<br /><br /></span></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Tuesday nights @ 10. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</a> is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut">Chicken Strut</a> who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Heads Up!! Coming 11/6 & 11/20, and 12/11 & 12/18: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.alejandroescovedo.com/">Alejandro Escovedo</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield, The Tyrant</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12!!</span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Wednesday nights @ 10:30, 12:00. $7</span> - Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jondeegraham.com/">Jon Dee Graham</a> and his band The Fighting Cocks bring Americana/rock/alt country to the 10pm spot on Wednesdays. Jon Dee is gone for a couple of months, but we've got some terrific fill-ins for him! He returns to his residency on December 5. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</a> are also here every Wednesday that they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucous rockers. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >*</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Except 10/24: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/bukkaallen">Bukka Allen</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>release party @ 10,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> James</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> McMurtry</span> @ 12; 10/31: Halloween with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> @ 10,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> James McMurtry</span> @ 12</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Best of the Rest<br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday October 18 @ 10:00. $7</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/zapatarock">Zapata!</a> plays "<span style="font-style: italic;">roots music done in their own-style: with unapologetic, edgy rock styling. Zapata's guitar, said by J. Mozersky to be 'a voice on its own,' leads into the song with sharp, hard cuts, before A.Daniels's incomparable, fleshy drums. The songs are simple and natural, but the jaggedness of Zapata’s guitar contributes a roughness that, when mixed with A.Daniels lunatic rhythms you can feel in your gut, results in a vivid Blues experience…the low down Texas way.</span>" ~<a href="http://www.myspace.com/zapatarock">Zapata!</a>.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jonathantylermusic">Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights</a> say "</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Our live performance is simple. We bring electric energy and honest material and lay it out for the audience to experience. Loud as hell though. We believe in what we are doing and hope that it doesn't go unnoticed</span>." </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/oarock">O:A</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">is "<span style="font-style: italic;">exploding conventional rock and R&B structures with Jason Mozerskys authoritative guitar playing, Aaron Herbsters thunderous bass lines, Kyle Schneiders vivacious drumming and Chris Canns prevailing, sonorous vocals. Their intense live performances captivate their audiences, leaving them feeling energetic, stimulated and fulfilled. O:A brings dynamic, undeniably powerful music to a world that has forgotten its roots.</span>"</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > ~</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.myspace.com/oarock">O:A</a> </span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Friday October 19 @ 10:00, 12:00. $12</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thelonelyknights">Larry Lange & his Lonely Knights</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">may be called Swamp Pop, some call it Gulf Coast Soul. Larry Lange calls it "<span style="font-style: italic;">A particular slice of Americana - the San Antonio, Texas - Lafayette, Louisiana axis. Extremely danceable 50s early 60s regional hits shared between the musicians along US Highway 90, east and west.</span>" </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">"<span style="font-style: italic;">This is simply the best new band in Austin - well, it's hard to say 'new' since these guys have been around for many years - but, they are the Best</span>!" ~Clifford Antone.</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swampdogg.net/">Swamp Dogg</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">is touring with a new CD, <span style="font-style: italic;">Resurrection</span>. This is "Total Destruction To Your Mind" to the 1000th power. If you aren't familiar with the Dogg, here are a few of his credentials:</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >vocalist with the Lionel Hampton Band (circa '61, '62); </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > First Black in-house staff producer for Atlantic Records (1969) where he produced Patti Labelle, The Commodores, The Drifters, Precisions, Gary U.S. Bonds, Jerry Williams; </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >First to produce the Commodores and first to convince Lionel Ritchie to sing; </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Third Black Country Songwriter of The Year, "She's All I Got" (1971); </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >First Platinum record recipient ("She's A Heartbreaker" Gene Pitney, 1968) for writing, producing and vocal arrangements; </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Three-time Grammy nominee ("She's All I Got" by Johnny Paycheck in 1971, "She Didn't Know She Kept On Talking"by Dee Dee Warwick in 1971, and "To The Other Woman, I'm The Other Woman"by Doris Duke in 1970); </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Wrote, produced and recorded the first black blues opera with Z.Z. Hill entitled <span style="font-style: italic;">Blues At The Opera -Communications In Regard To Circumstances</span> </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >(1972) </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. To quote Jerry Wexler, "<span style="font-style: italic;">the best record I ever heard in my life.</span>" One of Austin's most acclaimed B-3 bands, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mclemoreavenue.com/">McLemore Avenue</a> backs up the Dogg.</span><div style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday October 20, @ 9:30, 11:00, 12:15. $10 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.katymaemusic.com/">Katy Mae</a> is like Whiskeytown meets REM with a dash of Social Distortion rock-a-billy, mixed with some Clash and Wilco. Which makes it quite original when you think about it, and you will. Katy Mae, living up to their claim "New American Traditionalists."</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theblack">The Black</a> is steeped in roots like Bob Dylan, in country like Merle Haggard, in West Coast twang like The Flying Burrito Brothers, and in pop sensibilities comparable to the Beatles inviting Pink Floyd over for tea.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > The Black have recently released their anticipated debut full-length, <span style="font-style: italic;">Tanglewood</span>.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/brothersandsistersmusic">Brothers & Sisters</a> released an eponymous CD in 2007 that brought about this description of them as an “Austin-based eight-peice who sound like Big Star jamming with Neil young (New Life) and The Jayhawks (Without You), The Mamas and the Papas, Byrds, even Ray Davies in a swamp. Country rock ballads and pop perfection, with imperfections in the home-made, one take sound to make it all the more engaging” ~MOJO Magazine June 2007.</span><br /></div><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday October 25 @ 10:00, 11:15, 12:30. $7</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thedocmarshalls">The Doc Marshalls</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">have influences ranging from traditionalists such as Buck Owens and Johnny Cash to innovators like Gram Parsons and Dwight Yoakam. This New York City-based (<span style="font-style: italic;">New York City??</span> ~Pace Picante) five-piece delivers an honest, unflinching honky tonk sound. Not content to remain within the confines of a typical roots band, they also boast a raucous set of Cajun breakdowns and Zydeco shuffles. </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thetinyadventurers">The Tiny Adventurers</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">"play heavy meadow music: a remorseless, aromatic blend of underwater malt shop rock, village green organ jams and seventies soundtrack reveries." Tiny Adventurers feature members of Austin's Li'l Cap'n Travis -Matt Kinsey (guitar, vocals), Jeff Johnston (Farfisa, saxophone) and Gary Newcomb (bass, omnichord) and the Mittens' Carrie Contey on the battle skins</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. Since splitting from the Weary Boys, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/mariomatteoli">Mario Matteoli</a> has been spreading his country/folk tunes all over Texas. With his current band he's sounding even more rockin' than ever, and it works beautifully. Michael Corcoran, <a href="http://www.statesman.com/">Austin American-Statesman</a>, has said</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> "<span style="font-style: italic;">Matteoli flaps his weary wings all over 'Hard Luck Hittin' giving flight to his </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">introspection with a tuneful delivery and the pure instincts of a true artist.</span>". </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday October 26 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://themothertruckers.com/">The Mother Truckers</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="text">tell original tales with their powerful blend of pristine vocals mixed with the razors edge of rockin' country. The core of the group is the singing/songwriting team of Josh Zee and Teal Collins.</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">"</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Principal songwriters and co-lead vocalists Josh Zee and Teal Collins exude effortless chemistry. So often, when a band has two distinct songwriters, their fans fall into camps that favor one or the other, not with The Mother Truckers . Not only is the whole band on the same page, they finish each other's sentences.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" ~Dante Domonick, Austin Music Magazine</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Attention <a href="http://www.myspace.com/solidchromedancers">Solid Chrome Dancers</a>! </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jessedayton">Jesse Dayton</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is in the building! Not since Doug Sahm has an artist so naturally encompassed the diversity of Texas' musical heritage as </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Jesse Dayton.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">"<span style="font-style: italic;">More hooks than your grandad's tackle box.</span>"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> ~The Chicago Tribune.<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:GEORGIA;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Holdin' Our Own And Other Country Gold Duets</span>, the new duets record with Jesse Dayton and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/brennenleigh">Brennen Leigh</a> is coming soon! You can preview it in the video trailer below. </span></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday October 27, @ 9:30, 11:00, 12:15. Diamond Smugglers' Halloween Show $10 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/therontitterband">The Ron Titter Band</a> opens up this All Hallow's Eve Party! </span><span style="font-size:130%;">If you love honest, fun, catchy, and care-free music about all things amusing, aggravating, and meaningful, then you need to slip out of your skivvies, and into a warm set of The Ron Titter Band.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Drawing a set from both radio hits and deeper cuts, </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="ttp://www.myspace.com/magnificoqueen">Magnifico!</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">has spent countless hours learning the intricate progressions and notoriously complex backing vocals to do the music justice. "We all love Queen," says member David Wyatt, "but we use the 'tribute' moniker reluctantly." Whereas cover bands generally play music by multiple artists, most tribute bands focus on just one band and even go so far as dressing as specific members and taking on their speaking affectations. "No." replies singer Zach Hall, "I'm not speaking with a British accent and I'm not growing a mustache." But he may well wear tights. Considering Magnifico! is playing the music of one of the flashiest groups of all time - they intend to be appropriately bawdy.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > The hosts of this Halloween bash, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/diamondsmugglers">The Diamond Smugglers</a>' Brother Love </span><span style="font-size:130%;">emerged from the heavens with the golden throat of an angel and the cocky swagger of the devil. He picked a band of rag tag musicians, who were only too happy to bathe in his glory, playing for peanuts and his sloppy seconds. Not everyone could be comfortable in the presence of such undeniable star power such as Brother Love but these plucky lads and ladies have the talent and chutzpah to back up the greatest entertainer of our generation. Since then, they have pleasured audiences across the nation with their rock hard sound and throbbing stage presence. We are all God's children bubbola, but he loves the Smugglers best.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mpeSJVueQ9c/Rxfa1DYJg1I/AAAAAAAAACk/jIaLwzWwXyQ/s1600-h/diamond+smugglers+poster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mpeSJVueQ9c/Rxfa1DYJg1I/AAAAAAAAACk/jIaLwzWwXyQ/s400/diamond+smugglers+poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122803706131743570" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">Coming.... </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Sunday 10/28, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10.... Monday 10/29, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Django's Moustache @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/30, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour, $10: *Toni Price*'s Hippie Halloween @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/31, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch & The House Band @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 11/1, $7: Flametrick Subs, The Stingers, Nana & The Afternoon @ 9:30, Happy Hour, $5: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30.... Friday 11/2, $10: Fat Caddy Records Presents: Brian Keane, Austin Collins, Macon Greyson, Black Water Gospel, and Band of Heathens @ 9:00; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 11/3, $15: *Red Elvises*, TBA @ 10; Matinee, no cover: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 11/4, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">.... Monday 11/5, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 11/6, $7: Barfield, Alejandro Escovedo @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 11/7, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch & The House Band @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: TBA @ 6:30... Thursday 11/8, $7: Texas Sapphires, *Deke Dickerson* @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: TBA @ 6:30.... Friday 11/9, $25: *Toni Price* release party! Teisco del Rey @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 11/10, </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">$25: *Toni Price* release party!</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> The LeRoi Brothers @ 10; Matinee, no cover: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 11/11, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Music History 101</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> October 18</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"></span></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1926</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.chuckberry.com/index.php" target="top"><b>Chuck Berry</b></a> (Charles Edward Anderson Berry) was born in St. Louis, Missouri.<a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=67" target="top"> Rock and Roll Hall of Famer</a> [inducted 1986]; Lifetime Achievement Grammy [1985]; <i>Maybellene</i>, <i>Roll Over Beethoven</i>, <i>School Day</i>, <i>Rock & Roll Music</i>, <i>Sweet Little Sixteen</i>, <i>Johnny B. Goode</i>, <i>My Ding-A-Ling</i>; in films: <i>Rock, Rock, Rock</i>, <i>London Rock and Roll Show</i>, <i>American Hot Wax</i>, <i>Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music</i>, <i>Christmas in Washington</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1935</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Victor record #25236</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">recorded by <a href="http://www.redhotjazz.com/tommy.html" target="top">Tommy Dorsey</a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and orchestra. It would become one of the most familiar big band themes of all time, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6033558/a/I%27m+Getting+Sentimental+Over+You.htm" target="top"><b><i>I’m Getting Sentimental Over You</i></b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1937</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.mann-weil.com/" target="top"><b>Cynthia Weil</b></a> was born in New York City, New York. Songwriter: half (w/Barry Mann) of husband-wife songwriting team: <i>Blame It on the Bossa Nova</i>, <i>I Just Can’t Help Believing</i>, <i>On Broadway</i>, <i>You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’</i>, <i>Hungry</i>, <i>Kicks</i>, <i>Here You Come Again</i>, <i>He’s So Shy</i>, <i>Somewhere Out There</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1947</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://lauranyro.com/" target="top"><b>Laura Nyro</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was born in the Bronx, New York City, New York. Singer: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Up on the Roof</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">; songwriter: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Wedding Bell Blues</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Blowin’ Away</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">And When I Die</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Stoney End</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Stoned Soul Picnic</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Sweet Blindness</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Eli’s Coming</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Time and Love</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Save the Country</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">; died Apr 8, 1997</span></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> </p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1961</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.wyntonmarsalis.net/" target="top"><b>Wynton Marsalis</b></a> was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Grammy Award-winning musician: jazz/classical trumpet [1984, 1985]: <i>Think of One</i> [1983]; played on: <i>Father & Sons</i>; in orchestra for <i>Sweeney Todd</i>; composer: TV theme song for <i>Shannon’s Deal</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1982 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> Jack & Diane</i> - <a href="http://www.mellencamp.com/" target="top">John Cougar</a><br /><i> Who Can It Be Now?</i> - <a href="http://www.legacyrecordings.com/menatwork/" target="top">Men at Work</a><br /><i>Eye in the Sky</i> - <a href="http://www.openhere.com/music/artists/category/rock/classic-rock/alan-parsons-project/" target="top">The Alan Parsons Project</a><br /><i> I Will Always Love You</i> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Parton" target="top">Dolly Parton</a></span> </p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1983</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.kennyrogers.com/" target="top">Kenny Rogers</a> and <a href="http://www.dollyon-line.com/" target="top">Dolly Parton</a> received</b> some <b>gold</b> to add to their collections -- <b>for</b> their smash, <a href="http://ladynwavsone.com/islandsinthestream.html" target="top"><b><i>Islands in the Stream</i></b></a>. </span></p><p face="georgia"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1986</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.hln.org/" target="top"><b>Huey Lewis and The News</b></a> had the <b>number one album</b> in the U.S. <a href="http://www.hln.org/albums/fore.shtml" target="top"><b><i>Fore</i></b></a> was perched at the pinacle of popdom for one week. <i>Fore</i> featured these tracks: <i>Jacob’s Ladder</i>, <i>Stuck with You</i>, <i>Whole Lotta Lovin’</i>, <i>Doing It All for My Baby</i>, <i>Hip to Be Square</i>, <i>I Know What I Like</i>, <i>I Never Walk Alone</i>, <i>Forest for the Trees</i>, <i>Naturally</i> and <i>Simple as That</i>.</span></p><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 19<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1953</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"></span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Julius LaRosa</span>, popular singer of the time, was unceremoniously fired on the air by Arthur Godfrey. “Julie lacks humility,” Godfrey told the stunned audience, while putting his arm around LaRosa. He said, “So, Julie, to teach you a lesson, you’re fired!”<br /></span></span><p style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1960</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Jennifer Holliday</b> was born in Riverside, Texas</span><span style="font-size:130%;">.<b> </b><a href="http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,444969,00.html" target="top">Singer</a>; <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0391057/" target="top">actress</a>: <i>Dreamgirls</i>, <i>Touched by an Angel</i>, <i>Ally McBeal</i></span> </p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1963</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/fame/owensb.html" target="top"><b>Buck Owens</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> started a 16-week run at </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">top of</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> the U.S. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Country chart with</span><b style="font-family: georgia;"> <a href="http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/owens-buck/loves-gonna-live-here-17971.html" target="top"><i>Love’s Gonna Live Here</i></a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;">. It eventually became the biggest of all the Buck Owens hits.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1965 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i><br />Yesterday</i> - <a href="http://www.aboutthebeatles.com/discography_lp_yesterdayandtoday.html" target="top">The Beatles</a><br /><i> Treat Her Right</i> - <a href="http://www.oldies.com/artist-view/Roy-Head.html" target="top">Roy Head</a><br /><i> A Lover’s Concerto</i> - <a href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/toys.htm" target="top">The Toys</a><br /><i> Behind the Tear</i> - <a href="http://www.alamhof.org/jamesson.htm" target="top">Sonny James</a></span> <a href="http://www.alamhof.org/jamesson.htm" target="top"></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1973</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a href="http://www.elvis.com/corporate/elvis_epe.asp" target="top"><b>Elvis and Priscilla Presley</b></a> were <b>divorced</b> after six years and one child (Lisa Marie).</span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b><br /><br />1985</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a href="http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=3995" target="top"><b><i>Take on Me</i></b></a>, <b>by <a href="http://music.yahoo.com/ar-265722---AHa" target="top">a-ha</a></b>, reached <b>number one</b> on the pop music charts. MTV was playing a-ha’s nifty <i>Take on Me</i> video regularly, too.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 20</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1890</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.redhotjazz.com/jellyroll.html" target="top"><b>Ferdinand ‘Jelly Roll’ Morton</b></a> was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer, piano player, bandleader: Black Bottom Stomp, Dead Man Blues, Original Jelly Roll Blues, Georgia Swing, Mr. Jelly Lord; died July 10, 1941<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1913</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Grandpa</b> (Louis Marshall) <b>Jones </b>was born in Niagra, Kentucky.<b> </b><a href="http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=133&search=GO" target="top">Country Music Hall of Famer</a>: <i>Hee Haw</i>, <i>Grand Ole Opry</i>; singer: <i>The All-American Boy</i>, <i>T for Texas</i>, <i>Old Rattler</i>, <i>Mountain Dew</i>; died Feb 19, 1998</span> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b><br /><br />1937</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.wandajackson.com/pages/biography.html" target="top"><b>Wanda Jackson</b></a> was born in Maud, Oklahoma. Singer: <i>Right or Wrong</i>, <i>Let’s Have a Party</i>, <i>In the Middle of a Heartache</i>; songwriter: <i>[Let’s Stop] Kickin’ Our Hearts Around</i></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b><br /><br />1939</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <i>All the Things You Are</i> was recorded by the <a href="http://www.buddymorrowproductions.com/html/tommy.html" target="top"><b>Tommy Dorsey Orchestra</b></a> for the Victor label. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jack Leonard</span> was the featured vocalist.<br /></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1950</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.tompetty.com/" target="top"><b>Tom Petty</b></a> was born in Gainsville, Florida. Singer: group: The Traveling Wilburys; Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: <i>Don’t Come Around Here No More</i>, <i>Don’t Do Me Like That</i>, <i>Refugee</i>, <i>Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around</i> [w/Stevie Nicks]; in film: <i>Made in Heaven</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1955</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - “<a href="http://www.belafontetracks.ca/backbeat_singles_launch.htm" target="top">Day-O</a>. Day-ay-ay-ay-o!” One of the most popular of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Belafonte" target="top"><b>Harry Belafonte</b></a> hits was recorded for RCA Victor. <i>Day-O</i> didn’t make it to the pop charts for over a year (January 1957), however, after its name had been changed to <i>The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)</i>.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1962</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - With Halloween just around the corner, we remember that <a href="http://www.themonstermash.com/" target="top"><b>Bobby “Boris” Picket</b></a> and the Crypt Kickers reached the top of the charts this day (for two weeks) with <i>The Monster Mash</i>. And someone, somewhere, has resurrected it every Halloween since.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1965</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The <b>Beatles</b> received a gold record for the single, <a href="http://www.fab4collectibles.com/subsidiary_releases.htm" target="top"><i>Yesterday</i></a>. This song marked the first time a cello was used in a pop hit.<br /></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1971</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.snoop-dogg.com/" target="top"><b>Snoop Doggy Dogg</b></a> (Cordozar Broadus) was born in Long Beach, California. Rapper: LPs: <i>Doggystyle</i>, <i>The Doggfather</i>, <i>No Limit Top Dogg</i></span> </p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1979</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.tijuanabrass.com/alpert/alpert1.php3" target="top"><b>Herb Alpert</b></a>’s "Rise", from the album, <i>Rise</i>, rose to number one on the <i>Billboard Hot 100</i>.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1983</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Country music star <b><a href="http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=191&search=GO" target="top">Merle Travis</a> </b>died. Travis co-wrote the million-seller, <i>Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette</i> with Tex Williams, who recorded it. He wrote an eight-song <i>Folk Songs of our Hills</i>, which included <i>Nine Pound Hammer</i>, <i>Dark as a Dungeon</i> and <i>Sixteen Tons</i>. Although Travis maintained that <i>Sixteen Tons</i>, which earned a gold record for Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1955. Travis won acclaim for his portrayal of a young G.I. in the 1954 film <i>From Here to Eternity</i>. His <i>Walkin’ the Strings</i> is a highly-regarded album of acoustic guitar solos. Travis was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1977, but his drug addiction and alcoholism made him unreliable and wrecked his private life. Said Tennessee Ernie Ford, “Merle Travis was one of the most talented men I ever met. He could write songs that would knock your hat off, but he was a chronic alcoholic and when those binges would come, there was nothing we could do about it.”<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1984 - Chart Toppers<br /></b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i> I Just Called to Say I Love You</i> - <a href="http://www.steviewonder.net/" target="top">Stevie Wonder</a><br /><i> Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)</i> - <a href="http://www.billyocean.co.uk/" target="top">Billy Ocean</a><br /><i> Hard Habit to Break</i> - <a href="http://www.chicagotheband.com/" target="top">Chicago</a><br /><i> I Don’t Know a Thing About Love (The Moon Song)</i> - <a href="http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/twitty_conway/artist.jhtml" target="top">Conway Twitty</a></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b><br /></b></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 21</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1917</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Dizzy</b> (John Birks) <b>Gillespie</b> was born in Cheraw, South Carolina.<b> </b><a href="http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/8446/" target="top">Grammy Award-winning musician: trumpet</a>: Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie [1975], <i>Live at the Royal Festival Hall</i> [1991]; creator [w/Charlie Parker] of be-bop; trademark: puffed cheeks & bent trumpet; autobiography: <i>To Be or Not to Bop</i>; died Jan 6, 1993</span><br /><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1940</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred_Mann" target="top"><b>Manfred Mann</b></a> (Michael Lubowitz) was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Singer, musician: group: Mann-Hugg Blues Brothers: <i>Do Wah Diddy Diddy</i>, <i>The Mighty Quinn</i>; Earth Band: <i>Blinded by the Light</i>; solo: <i>High Time</i>, <i>I’ve Been a Bad, Bad Boy</i></span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1941</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.playitsteve.com/" target="top"><b>Steve Cropper</b></a> was born in Dora, Missouri. Musician: guitar: group: Blues Brothers; <a href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/booker_t_and_the_mgs.htm" target="top">Booker T and The MG’s</a>: <i>Green Onions</i>, <i>Hang ’Em High</i>, <i>Time is Tight</i></span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1942</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.alligator.com/artists/bio.cfm?ArtistID=021" target="top"><b>Elvin Bishop</b></a> was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Musician: guitar, singer: group: Paul Butterfield Blues Band: <i>Drunk Again</i>; Elvin Bishop Group; solo: <i>Fooled Around and Fell in Love</i></span></p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1957</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The <b><a href="http://www.elvis.com/" target="top">Elvis Presley</a> </b>movie, <a href="http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0050556/" target="top"><i>Jailhouse Rock</i></a>, opened in U.S. theatres. The flick also starred Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden, Dean Jones and Anne Neyland and is considered by many to be Elvis’ best film.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1958</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Orchestral strings were used for the first time in a rock and roll tune. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.houstontheatre.com/buddy.html" target="top">Buddy Holly</a><i> </i>recorded <i>It Doesn’t Matter Anymore</i>, written by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paul Anka</span>. Sadly, it would be Holly’s last studio session. The song wasn’t released until after his death in February of 1959.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1963</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><i>The Lord’s Prayer</i></b> album by <a href="http://www.josephsons.org/slmtc/mtc_rec.htm" target="top">Mormon Tabernacle Choir</a> was certified Gold (sales of over $1,000,000) by the <a href="http://www.riaa.com/" target="top">RIAA</a>.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1967 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i><br />To Sir with Love</i> - <a href="http://www.mp3.com/lulu/artists/15230/biography.html" target="top">Lulu</a><br /><i> How Can I Be Sure</i> - <a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=176" target="top">The Young Rascals</a><br /><i> Expressway to Your Heart</i> - <a href="http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1008907/a/Expressway+To+Your+Heart.htm" target="top">Soul Survivors</a><br /><i> I Don’t Wanna Play House</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tammywynette.com/" target="top">Tammy Wynette</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1972</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/Chuck-Berry.htm" target="top">Chuck Berry</a></b>’s<b> <i><a href="http://www.lyrics.jp/lyrics/C008200010002.asp" target="top">My Ding-a-Ling</a></i></b> hit <b>#</b>1 in the U.S. It was number one for two weeks. </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1972</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.blaxploitation.com/s_26.html" target="top"><b>Curtis Mayfield’s</b></a><b> </b><a href="http://www.blaxploitation.com/s_26.html" target="top"><b><i>Superfly</i></b></a> movie soundtrack album started a four-week run at number one. The title song cracked the top-ten singles list in January 1973. Other tracks on the album: <i>Little Child Runnin’ Wild</i>, <i>Pusherman</i>, <i>Freddie’s Dead</i>, <i>Junkie Chase</i>, <i>Give Me Your Love</i>, <i>Eddie You Should Know Better</i>, <i>No Thing on Me</i> and <i>Think</i>.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1976 - Chart Toppers</b></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.geocities.com/funk41uk/rick_dees_and_his_cast_of_idiots.htm" target="top"><i>Disco Duck (Part 1)</i> - Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots</a><br /><i> Lowdown</i> - <a href="http://www.bozscaggs.com/" target="top">Boz Scaggs</a><br /><i> If You Leave Me Now</i> - <a href="http://www.chicagotheband.com/" target="top">Chicago</a><br /><i> You and Me</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://entertainment.msn.com/artist/?artist=108030" target="top">Tammy Wynette</a></span> </p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1995</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Mariah Carey</b>’s <b><a href="http://top40.about.com/od/reviews/gr/mcdaydream.htm" target="top"><i>Daydream</i></a></b> was the number one album in the U.S. The album featured the smash hits <i>Fantasy</i> and <i>One Sweet Day</i> (both debuted on the singles chart at #1). </span></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1997</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Elton John</b>’s tribute to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Princess Diana</span>, <a href="http://www.paradiseawaits.com/Diana.html" target="top"><b><i>Candle in the Wind 1997</i></b></a>, was declared by <i>The Guinness Book of Records</i> to be the biggest-selling single record of all time. In 37 days, the single reached 31.8 million copies sold, eclipsing the previous record held by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bing Crosby</span>’s <i>White Christmas</i>. The Crosby song sold an estimated 30 million copies worldwide - in 55 years.</span> </p><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 22</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1811</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.d-vista.com/OTHER/franzliszt.html" target="top"><b>Franz Liszt</b></a> was born in Doborjan, Hungary. Composer: <i>The Hungarian Rhapsodies</i>, <i>Les Preludes</i>, <i>Orpheus</i>, <i>Tasso</i>, <i>Faust</i>, <i>Hungarian Fantasy</i>, <i>Sonata in B Minor</i>; died July 31, 1886<br /></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1943</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Bobby Fuller</b> was born in Baytown, Texas.<b> </b><a href="http://www.rockabillyhall.com/BobbyFuller.html" target="top">Singer, musician: guitar</a>: group: <a href="http://www.inkblotmagazine.com/rev-archive/Fuller_Four_Never.htm" target="top">Bobby Fuller Four</a>: <i>I Fought the Law</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1966</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The <b>Supremes</b> rocketed to the top of the pop-album charts with <a href="http://www.musicmerchant.com/5138ml.htm" target="top"><i>Supremes A’ Go-Go</i></a>. They were the first all-female vocal group to hit the top of the LP chart.</span><br /><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1969</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Top-40 crooner <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.answers.com/topic/tommy-edwards" target="top">Tommy Edwards</a> died of an aneurysm. He was 47 years old. Edwards was a songwriter, singer and pianist with a velvety smooth vocal delivery in the Nat King Cole/Ivory Joe Hunter style. His first songwriting success came with Louis Jordan’s hit <i>That Chick’s Too Young to Fry</i>. His singing success began with <i>All Over Again</i> and <i>The Morning Side of the Mountain</i>. <i>It’s All in the Game</i> was his biggest hit and the song for which he is best remembered. It also was the only #1 hit co-written by a former U.S. Vice President (Charles Dawes, who served under Calvin Coolidge). Other Tommy Edwards hits included <i>Please Love Me Forever</i>, <i>Please Mr. Sun</i> and <i>Don't Fence Me In</i>. </span></p><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1971</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Folk singer <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.joanbaez.com/" target="top">Joan Baez</a> received a gold record for her hit, <a href="http://theband.hiof.no/articles/dixie_viney.html" target="top"><i>The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down</i></a>. It turned out to be her biggest hit, peaking at #3 on the charts (October 2, 1971).</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1983</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Celebrating its 100th anniversary, New York’s <a href="http://www.tenorissimo.com/domingo/Venues/met2.htm" target="top">Metropolitan Opera</a> featured a daylong concert with some of the world’s greatest opera stars. On stage at the Met were <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://sopranos.freeservers.com/joansuth.htm" target="top">Joan Sutherland</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.placidodomingo.com/inhalt.php?menu_level=2&id_kunden=196&id=550" target="top">Placido Domingo</a> and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.lucianopavarotti.com/" target="top">Luciano Pavarotti</a>.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1986 - Chart Toppers </b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> When I Think of You</i> -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.janet-jackson.com/" target="top">Janet Jackson</a><br /><i>Typical Male</i> - <a href="http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/tina_turner/artist.jhtml" target="top">Tina Turner</a><br /><i> True Colors</i> - <a href="http://www.cyndilauper.com/" target="top">Cyndi Lauper</a><br /><i> Just Another Love</i> - <a href="http://www.tanyatucker.com/" target="top">Tanya Tucker</a></span> </p><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1988</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.philcollins.co.uk/" target="top">Phil Collins</a>’ remake of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mindbenders</span>’ <a href="http://www.christine-angel.de/groovy.html" target="top"><i>Groovy Kind of Love</i></a> was the number one U.S. single. It was parked at the peak of the pops for two weeks. </span></p><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1992</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-b/boyziimen_main.htm" target="top">Boyz II Men</a> set the record (pun intended) for longest-running #1 song (13 weeks). <i>End of the Road</i>, from the <i>Boomerang</i> soundtrack, broke <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elvis Presley</span>’s record, held by "Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog" (11 weeks).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1995 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i><br />Fantasy</i> - <a href="http://www.mariahcarey.com/" target="top">Mariah Carey</a><br /><i> Gangsta’s Paradise</i> - <a href="http://www.cooliofan.com/" target="top">Coolio featuring L.V.</a><br /><i> Runaway</i> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jackson" target="top">Janet Jackson</a><br /><i> She’s Every Woman</i> - <a href="http://www.planetgarth.com/" target="top">Garth Brooks</a></span> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 23</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ></span><p> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1940</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - (Eleanor) <b>Ellie Greenwich</b> (Ellie Gay, Ellie Gee) was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. <a href="http://www.elliegreenwich.com/" target="top">Songwriter</a> [w/Jeff Barry]: <i>Be My Baby</i>, <i>Chapel of Love</i>, <i>Da Do Ron Ron</i>, <i>Then He Kissed Me</i>, <i>River Deep, Mountain High</i>; singer: group: Raindrops: <i>What a Guy</i>, <i>The Kind of Boy You Can’t Forget</i>; solo: LP: <i>Let It Be Written, Let It Be Sung</i>; on Broadway: <i>Leader of the Pack</i></span></p><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1956</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/dwight-yoakam.htm" target="top"><b>Dwight Yoakam</b></a> was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. Songwriter, singer: <i>I’ll be Gone</i>, <i>Bury Me</i>, <i>Miner’s Prayer</i>, <i>South of Cincinnati</i>; LP: <i>Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.</i>, <i>A Town South of Bakersfield</i></span></p><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1959</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22Weird_Al%22_Yankovic" target="top"><b>‘Weird Al’ Yankovic</b></a> was born in Lynnwood, California. Singer, <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0946148/" target="top">comedian</a>: parodies: <i>Eat It</i>, <i>My Bologna</i>, <i>Another One Rides the Bus</i>, <i>I Love Rocky Road</i>, <i>King of Suede</i>, <i>I Lost on Jeopardy</i>, <i>Polkas on 45</i>, <i>The Brady Bunch</i>, <i>Like a Surgeon</i></span></p><p> </p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1961</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diondimucci.com/album.html" target="top">Dion</a>’s <a href="http://www.rockabilly.nl/lyrics3/r0045.htm" target="top"><i>Runaround Sue</i></a> was the #1 U.S. single. It remained at the top for two weeks until being knocked off by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jimmy Dean</span>’s <i>Big Bad John</i>.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1970</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - ‘Lady Soul’, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.georgwa.demon.co.uk/aretha_franklin.htm" target="top">Aretha Franklin</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span> won a gold record for <i>Don’t Play that Song</i>.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1978</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_faqs/faq22.htm" target="top">CBS Records</a> hiked prices of many vinyl albums by one dollar to $8.98. Other labels soon joined in.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1995</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Former <span style="font-weight: bold;">Selena</span> fan club president <a href="http://www.cnn.com/US/9510/selena/10-23/pm/index.html" target="top">Yolanda Saldivar</a> was convicted of murdering the Tejano (Mexican-American popular music) star in a Texas motel room on March 31, 1995. The jury deliberated about two hours before handing down their verdict.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >2004</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Metropolitan Opera star <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6332624/" target="top">Robert Merrill</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>died at 87 years of age in New York City.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 24</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-family: georgia;"> </p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1911</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.john-meekings.co.uk/sterry.html" target="top">Sonny Terry</a> (Saunders Terrell) was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. Singer, harmonica player: LPs: <i>Sonny’s Story</i>, <i>Sonny is King</i>, <i>At the Second Fret</i>, <i>At Sugar Hill</i>, <i>Back to New Orleans</i>, <i>Midnight Special</i>, <i>California Blues</i>; <i>Spirituals to Swing</i> concerts at Carnegie Hall; died Mar 12, 1986<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1930</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">J.P. (Jiles Perry) Richardson</span>, </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://earcandy_mag.tripod.com/rrcase-bigbopper.htm" target="top">The Big Bopper</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> was born in Sabine Pass, Texas. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://earcandy_mag.tripod.com/rrcase-bigbopper.htm" target="top"></a> Singer: <i>Chantilly Lace</i>, <i>Big Bopper’s Wedding</i>; songwriter: <i>Running Bear</i>; killed in plane crash Feb 3, 1959 (The Day The Music Died)<br /></span><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1936</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.billwyman.com/" target="top">Bill Wyman</a> was born in London, England. Musician: group: <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Rolling Stones</span>: <i>[I Can’t Get No] Satisfaction</i>, <i>Get Off of My Cloud</i>, <i>Paint It, Black</i>, <i>Ruby Tuesday</i>, <i>Honky Tonk Women</i>, <i>Brown Sugar</i>, <i>Angie</i>; solo: LP: <i>Stone Alone</i>; songwriter: <i>Downtown Suzie</i>, <i>In Another Land</i>; London restaurant owner: Sticky Fingers</span></p><p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1937</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Santo Farina</span> was born in New York City, New York. Musician, steel guitar: group: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/santo_and_johnny.htm" target="top">Santo & Johnny</a>: <i>Sleepwalk</i>, <i>Tear Drop</i></span></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1939</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <i>Let’s Dance</i> was recorded on Columbia Records. It became the theme song for the band that recorded it, the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/goodman_b.html" target="top">Benny Goodman</a> Band.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1960</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rockabillyhall.com/BrendaLee1.html" target="top">Brenda Lee</a> hit #1 for the second time in the year with <span style="font-style: italic;">I Want to Be Wanted</span>. 1960 was a very good year for the young (age 15) songstress. In addition to her first #1 smash, <span style="font-style: italic;">I’m Sorry</span> (July 18), Lee had two other songs on the charts: (#4, April 18) and <span style="font-style: italic;">Sweet Nothin’sThat’s All You Gotta Do</span> (#6, July 4).<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1977</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gary Busey</span> began filming <a href="http://www.imdb.com/Title?0077280" target="top"><i>The Buddy Holly Story</i></a>. The star was a ringer for the rock idol.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1989</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - At the <a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/allinductees.asp" target="top">Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the inductees</a> included <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hank Ballard, Bobby Darin, The Four Seasons, The Four Tops, The Kinks, The Platters, Simon and Garfunkel </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Who</span>.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1996</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Motown Records</span> founder <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.songwritershalloffame.org/award_recipient_detail.asp?ceremonyId=10&awardRecipientId=78" target="top">Berry Gordy</a> received a star on the <a href="http://www.net101.com/rocknroll/walk_of_fame.html" target="top">Hollywood Walk of Fame</a>. Gordy helped launch the careers <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson</span> and many others.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >1998</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://music.yahoo.com/ar-258762-bio--Monica" target="top">Monica</a>’s single, <a href="http://www.lyricalcontent.com/htmlit.php?q=1202+Monica+The+First+Night" target="top"><i>The First Night</i></a>, regained the top spot from <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bnlmusic.com/" target="top">Barenaked Ladies</a>’ <a href="http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/barenaked+ladies/one+week_20013398.html" target="top"><i>One Week</i></a>. Monica’s hit racked up four non-consecutive weeks at #1.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 25</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1825</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.straussfestival.com/bio.html" target="top">Johann Strauss</a> was born in Vienna, Austria. ‘The Waltz King’: composer: <i>On the Beautiful Blue Danube</i>, <i>Emperor Waltz</i>, <i>Tales from the Vienna Woods</i>, <i>Wine, Women and Song</i>; operettas: <i>Die Fledermaus</i>, <i>A Night in Venice</i>, <i>The Gypsy Baron</i>; died June 3, 1899<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1912</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Minnie Pearl</span> (Sarah Ophelia Colley) was born in Centerville, Tennessee. <a href="http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=151&search=GO" target="top">Country Music Hall of Fame comedienne</a>: “Howdee!”: <i>On Stage America</i>, <i>Hee Haw</i>, <i>Grand Ole Opry</i>; singer: <i>Giddyup Go-Answer</i>; CMA Hall of Famer; died Mar 4, 1996</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1962 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Monster Mash</span></i><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.themonstermash.com/mmdex.html" target="top">Bobby “Boris” Picket</a><br /><a href="http://www.weddingvendors.com/music/lyrics/song-645.html" target="top"><i>Do You Love Me</i></a> - <a href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/Contours.htm" target="top">The Contours</a><br /><i> He’s a Rebel</i> - <a href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/crystals.htm" target="top">The Crystals</a><br /><i> Mama Sang a Song</i> - <a href="http://www.billanderson.com/" target="top">Bill Anderson</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1964</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - “And now, rrrrright here on this stage....” <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rollingstones.com/" target="top">The Rolling Stones</a> were introduced to American audiences on <a href="http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/ed-sullivan.htm" target="top"><i>The Ed Sullivan Show</i></a> on CBS-TV. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1969</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Canada’s <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.guesswhofans.com/" target="top">The Guess Who</a> got a gold record for the single, <a href="http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Laughing-lyrics-The-Guess-Who/BC9F66FF2902BD9848256CE9002B2033" target="top"><i>Laughing</i></a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1971</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.gotomidori.com/" target="top">Midori</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>(Goto) was born in Osaka, Japan. Musician: violin; created Midori and Friends foundation [musicians travel to NY public schools to give concerts and classes]</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1974</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - The single, <a href="http://wfnk.com/ohioplayers/albums/skintight.html" target="top"><i>Skin Tight</i></a>, by <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://wfnk.com/ohioplayers/" target="top">The Ohio Players</a>, went gold on this day. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >1975</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.eltonjohn.com/" target="top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elton John</span>’s</a> <a href="http://www.photofeatures.com/eltonjohn/ppages/ppage7.html" target="top">Los Angeles concert</a> was sold out at <a href="http://www.chuckberry.de/tour1975.htm#Elton%20John" target="top">Dodger Stadium</a>. 110,000 people saw the two shows, on October 25 and 26, 1975, the first in <a href="http://www.lasports.org/lafacilities/display.php?s=Stadium&id=9" target="top">that stadium</a> since <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span> played there in 1965. <a href="http://www.eltonjohn.com/life/feature/1_feature.asp" target="top">John’s weekend stand in L.A.</a> was the finale to his concert tour of the western U.S. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1980</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbra Streisand</span>’s <i>Woman in Love</i>, from the number one album, <a href="http://www.bjsmusic.com/guilty.html" target="top"><i>Guilty</i></a>, was the number one song in the U.S. Both the album and the single were #1 for three weeks.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1984</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mellencamp.com/" target="top">John Cougar Mellencamp</a> reached the two-million-dollar sales mark with<i>Uh-Huh</i>. Also, country group <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alabama</span> went to the three-million-dollar mark with two albums this day: <i>Feels So Right</i> and <i>Mountain Music</i>.</span> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1986</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - New Jersey-based rock band <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bon Jovi</span> rose to number one in the U.S. with their <a href="http://homepages.tesco.net/%7Eseatzie/slippery.htm" target="top"><i>Slippery When Wet</i></a> album. It was the number one album for eight - count ’em - eight weeks. Track listing: <i>Let It Rock</i>, <i>You Give Love a Bad Name</i>, <i>Livin’ on a Prayer</i>, <i>Social Disease</i>, <i>Wanted Dead or Alive</i>, <i>Raise Your Hands</i>, <i>Without Love</i>, <i>I’d Die for You</i>, <i>Never Say Goodbye</i>, <i>Wild in the Streets</i>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >1991</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=112" target="top">Rock-and-roll impresario</a> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rockmed.org/BillGraham/" target="top">Bill Graham</a> was killed in a helicopter crash in Sonoma County, Calif. Also killed were his girlfriend, Melissa Gold, and pilot, Steve Kahn. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" >1992</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=143&search=GO" target="top">Country Music Hall of Fame</a> singer, songwriter, TV host <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/fame/millerr.html" target="top">Roger Miller</a> died in Los Angeles at 56 years of age. During his oustanding career, Miller collected eleven Grammys, a platinum single, six gold singles, and five gold albums. Miller’s most memorable songs (written and/or performed by him) were: <i>King of the Road</i>, <i>Chug-a-Lug</i>, <i>Little Green Apples</i>, <i>Dang Me</i>, <i>England Swings</i>, <i>Engine Engine Number Nine</i>, <i>In the Summer Time</i>, <i>Do-Wacka-Do</i>, <i>Kansas City Star</i>, <i>You Can’t Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd</i>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" >1998</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - For the first time, all of the <a href="http://www.rockdate.co.uk/oct25.htm" target="top">top five songs</a> of the week were new entries: 1) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cher</span>, <i>Believe</i>; 2) <span style="font-weight: bold;">George Michael</span>, <i>Outside</i>; 3) <span style="font-weight: bold;">U2</span>, <i>Sweetest Thing</i>; 4) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Culture Club</span>, <i>I Just Wanna Be Loved</i>; 5) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alanis Morissette</span>, <i>Thank U</i>.</span> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style=""><span style="color:red;">October Birthdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Melanie Louise, JonnaRose Turnbull, Gabi Tuschak</span>, Susie Drinkwine (1), Snoopy, Leon Rausch, Kelly Willis, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bruce Salmon,</span> Charles Attal (2), *Albert Collins, *Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham, Lewis Cowdry, Chris Gaffney, Tammy Sajak (3), Barbara K. (4), *B.W. Stevenson, Steve Miller, Helen Jean Hamlin, Farrell Kubena, Amanda Brown (5), Dino Lee, Jeanne Arquel, Leslie Travis (6), Dale Watson, <span style="font-style: italic;">James "Levi" Barnes</span> (7), *John Lennon, Gene Kurtz, Ponty Bone, Dub Maines (9), *Ivory Joe Hunter, Diunna Greenleaf, Darin Murphy, J'nette Ward (10), *Pete Drake, Frank Pugliese, Jon Langford, Allen Hill, Lisa Mathison,*Dale Watkins, Kate Tomich (11), Bob Schneider, Eve Monsees, Mike Musgrove (12), Todd Wolfson, Kevin Klauber (13), Natalie Maines, Chris Thomas [King], Johnny Goudie, Mark Younger-Smith (14), Rod Moag, Sid King, Artly Snuff, Dave Mintz (15), Thierry LaCoz, Greg Marengi, Wig (16), Karen Poston, Kristi Holdgrafer (17), Chuck Berry, Lisa Timick (18), Wanda Jackson, Bobby Horton, Rae-Rae, Kristen Williamson (20), Maryann Price, Cheney Moore (21), *Bobby Fuller (22), Cheryl G. Smith, Cat Kirkwood (23), Jason Lindsay (24), *J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, *Walter Hyatt, Kevin Sekhani, Tina Boone, <span style="font-style: italic;">AmeyLu Muirhead Weas</span> (25), Valerie Shields, Lisa Antonini (26), Gretchen Harries Graham (28), Brad Newton (29), Bobby Morris, Tracy Gossard (30), Kinky Friedman, Sumter Bruton, Calvin Russell, Dan Rather, Sue Zola [The Glitter Art Diva] (31) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:red;">October Memorials (date of death)</span><b style=""><span style="color:red;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Janis Joplin (10/4/70), Gene Vincent (10/12/71), Freddie Fender (10/14/06), Rosa Parks (10/24/05)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; italic = Continental Club staff (past & present) </span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Notable Obituaries - October 2007</span><br /><br />None at this time.<br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />******<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">A Fusion of Art, Funky Jazz and Cocktails<br /><br />1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704<br /><br />Two doors up from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI, Issue #5.3 ... October 18, 2007<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting." ~DTWeekend.com<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Art</span><br /><br />Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">October... </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tracy Anne Hart</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Gallery</span> in Houston returns for the month of October. Tracy was born in Elgin, Illinois and moved to Houston, Texas in 1969. She is a second generation photographer. She has been co-owner of The Heights Gallery (in Houston) since 1984, and regularly exhibits there.<br /><br />Hart is perhaps best known for her black and white concert portraits of Stevie Ray Vaughan taken between 1983 and 1990 and widely published and shown worldwide. She has donated many of the prints to charity auctions, where her work is sought after by fundraisers and collectors alike.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />She has been photographing the natural and cultural landscape for over 20 years. She continues to explore subjects as diverse as the geometric symmetry and beauty of her native state's architecture and elevated train lines, and her adopted state's incredible music and Hill Country cypress trees. Hart has an affinity for objects of intensity and iconic strength and grace, whether organic or forged by human hands. Her work embodies the correlation between spirituality and science, flesh, wood, steel and stone, emulsion and emotion. Little wonder, then that her favorite photographic quote comes from Edward Weston: "that the camera should be used for a recording of life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself, whether polished steel or palpitation flesh."<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Stevie Ray Vaughan 1983, Tracy Anne Hart<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001srv1983tracyannehartiv9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4447/001srv1983tracyannehartiv9.th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" border="0" /></a></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Charlie Sexton, Tracy Anne Hart<br /><a href="http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2096272302090alb1955e3bhy4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6432/2096272302090alb1955e3bhy4.th.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Click on photo to view a larger image.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Music</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mondays in October & November @ 10. No cover </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson">Son Y No Son</a> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tuesdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/">Ephraim Owens Experience</a> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends">Trube, Farrell & Sniz</a> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Paris 49</a> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Paris 49 is off for part of October, and <a href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Trio Gallerio</span></a> will fill in on 10/18. <a href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a> will fill in on 10/25.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/38699468/mike_flanigin_b_3_trio.html">Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coming....</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span> - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a> will present <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Lit Smackdown: Fiction vs. Nonfiction</span>. Which is better: fiction or nonfiction? We jest, but the question isn't that funny to publishers - it's getting harder and harder to sell new fiction while books based in reality draw more and more attention from readers and reviewers. American Short Fiction, the Festival, and the Continental Club are hosting a faceoff between some of the country's most exciting young talent - writers we've divided into two camps, fiction and nonfiction, even though most of them have dabbled in both forms. On the nonfiction team, we've got <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=198">George Saunders</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=127">Emily Rapp</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=256">Vendela Vida</a>, and <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=84">Andrew Helfer</a>; playing for the fiction team are <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=212">Maxine Swann</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=207">Wesley Stace</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=174">Eric Martin</a>, and <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=216">Amanda Eyre Ward</a>. Emcee for the night is humorist <a href="http://www.owenegerton.com/">Owen Egerton</a>, the author of the story collection <span style="font-style: italic;">How Best to Avoid Dying</span> and the novel <span style="font-style: italic;">Marshall Hollenzer</span> Is Driving. He is also the co-creator of "The Sinus Show." The event is open and free to the public but seating is limited. The authors' books will be for sale.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">*******************************************<br /><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Continental Club</span></a></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston<br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Volume XI, Issue #5.3 ... October 18, 2007</span><br /><br />***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music." ~Priceline.com<br /><br />***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br />When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tacosagogo">Tacos A Go-Go</a>, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, <a href="http://sigslagoon.com/">Sigs Lagoon</a>, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">MySpace Blog</a>, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at <a href="http://sigslagoon.com/">Sig's Lagoon</a>, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,<br />Pete<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/11 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/brucejames">Bruce James</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday 10/12 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.vallejo.com/">Vallejo</a> @ 11:30, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theeverydaypeople">The Everyday People</a> @ 10<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday 10/6</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swampdogg.net/">Swamp Dogg</a> w/<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mclemoreavenue.com/">McLemore Avenue</a> @ 11, plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.larrylange.com/">Larry Lange & his Lonely Knights</a> @ 9:30<br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sunday 10/21</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artshound.com/?app=eventDetail&id=8235">"Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" Live R</a></span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artshound.com/?app=eventDetail&id=8235"><span style="font-size:130%;">ecreation</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">! Benefits the <a href="http://www.mbshouston.com/">Musicians' Benevolent Society</a>. Tickets available at </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://sigslagoon.com/">Sig's Lagoon</a>, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Doors @ 5:30</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesday 10/24 @ 9</span> - Eric Tucker's <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Wicked Wednesdays</a> w/<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://stjoeschoir.com/">St. Joe's Choir</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.chadstrader.com/">Chad Strader</a>, <a href="http://www.percussiononline.com/hpcustomdrums.html?sid=6382">HP Custom Drum-off</a>, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Whiskey Boat</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/25 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bsideplayers.com/">B-Side Players</a> with special guests <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.salvadorsantana.com/">Salvador Santana Band</a> and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cipesandthepeople.com/">Cipes and The People</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday 10/26</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.opiehendrixworldwide.com/">Opie Hendrix & The Texas Tallboys</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/llcooper">LL Cooper</a>, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.angiestevens.com/">Angie Stevens</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>@ 10<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday 10/27</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.fastballtheband.com/">Fastball</a> @ 11:30 plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dunetx.com/">Dune TX</a> @ 10. Doors open @ 8pm<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Monday @ 8:00</span> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist <a href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a> begins at 8:00 p.m. and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9:00</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - FREE! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beetleband.com/">BEETLE</a> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30. No Cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/">Molly and the Ringwalds</a> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">******</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a></span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Volume XI, Issue #5.3 ... October 18, 2007</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the decor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two." ~Houston.com<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br />The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Sunday</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420">Big E</a>'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span>! Doors open @ 8, No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span>, No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4">The Umbrella Man</a>, No cover!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-57018940340160670042007-10-11T13:47:00.000-05:002007-10-25T14:47:34.254-05:00Continental Confidential 10/11/07<div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Continental Confidential</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >"Revealing the facts, and naming the names"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mpeSJVueQ9c/Rw65KDYJgzI/AAAAAAAAACU/CQclVcDgmJI/s1600-h/American+Graveyard+2007.jpg"><br /></a></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br />Rockin' South Austin since 1957<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Volume XI, Issue 5.2 .. Austin TX .. October 11, 2007</span><br /><br />***<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go." ~CitySearch.com<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Dianne's Dish</span><br /><br />Hello everyone! We had an amazing birthday bash with Wanda Jackson last Friday and a star-studded show with Doyle Bramhall on Saturday! Ms Jackson turns 70 with this birthday, but you'd never know it to see & hear her on stage. She's always got a sparkle in her eye and a smile on her face. Or is that due to her </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >long & happy </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >marriage to Wendell Goodman? On Saturday night, Doyle had the A-team of Nick Curran, Casper Rawls and C.C. Adcock playing with him. That's it. Drums and 3 guitars. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > No bass. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >A soundman's nightmare, I suspect. There was a bass players convention going on around the stage. There were probably 6 bassists in the house, gathered near the stage - Ronnie James, Scott Nelson, Chris Maresh, and more. And there were drummers galore to check out Doyle's style, including J.J. Johnson who was playing in the Gallery with Flanigin that night. Big fun!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photos by Rebecca Elder</span></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Wanda Jackson & Steve W.<span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><a href="http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wandaandstevebyreis9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8861/wandaandstevebyreis9.th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Wanda Jackson & Justin Trevino<span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><a href="http://img125.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wandaandjustinbyrezi9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/6315/wandaandjustinbyrezi9.th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Shaun Young presents Wanda's cake</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><a href="http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wandaandshaunbyremw6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/363/wandaandshaunbyremw6.th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Wanda's picture cake</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wandascake2007byrehm6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2894/wandascake2007byrehm6.th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Click on photo to view a larger image.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photos by Rebecca Elder</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Please Note: While I try to be very accurate with lineups, times & cover charges for our shows,last-minute changes and errors can, and sometimes do, occur. Call the Club at 512-441-2444 for the most current information.<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >The Continental Clubs Austin & Houston and The Continental Club Gallery are all on MySpace! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a>, the address for Houston is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a> and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a>. Won't you be our "Friend"?</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Are you a customer with questions about upcoming show times, tickets, cover charge etc.? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666. Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a>. PR in Austin: Dianne, <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. Booking & PR in Houston: <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at <a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a> with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!<br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'....<br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">SoundBites - Austin</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Happy Hour </span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Monday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span> - Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, <a href="http://www.paris49.com/">Paris 49</a>, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Paris 49 will be off for part of October, and <a href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a> will fill in for them on 10/15 & 10/22.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tuesday HH @ 6:30. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/">Planet Casper</a> takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton & more) we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 10/16 when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/leroibrothers">The LeRoi Brothers</a> play and 10/30 when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.toniprice.com/">Toni Price</a> returns for Hippie Halloween ($10)!</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elanajames.com/">Elana James</a> takes over the Happy Hour spot as often as she's available! "There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas." ~Rolling Stone, Australia.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday HH, @ 6:30pm. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mothertruckers.com/">The Mother Truckers</a> are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mariomatteoli/">Mario Matteoli</a> fills in on 10/11 & 10/18, no cover.</span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Friday HH, @ 6:30pm. No cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/">The Blues Specialists</a> have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members ErbieBowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Saturday Matinee, @ 3pm. No cover </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redvolkaert.com/">Redd Volkaert</a>, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying he has on his T-shirt. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 10/13 when </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.jamesslimhand.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James Hand</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> fills in and and 10/20 </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.markrubin.com/hokkanen">Erik Hokkanen</a> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">takes Redd's spot. Redd returns on 10/27!</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NightTime Residencies</span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Sunday night @ 10. $6</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.heybale.com/">Heybale!</a> featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale Orchestra</span> w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Erik Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6!</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Monday nights @ 10. $5 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</a> are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except while Dale is gone 10/15: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/thescottnolanband">Scott Nolan Band</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> w/</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Gurf Morlix</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/bluemothertupelo">Blue Mother Tupelo</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12, and 10/22: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/greggaring">Greg Garing</a><br /><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Tuesday nights @ 10. $5</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</a> is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut">Chicken Strut</a> who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Heads Up!! Coming in November & December: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.alejandroescovedo.com/">Alejandro Escovedo</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield, The Tyrant</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12!!</span><br /></span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Wednesday nights @ 10:30, 12:00. $7</span> - Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jondeegraham.com/">Jon Dee Graham</a> and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. Jon Dee is gone for a couple of months, but we've got some terrific fill-ins for him! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</a> are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >*</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Except 10/17: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch & The House Band</a> @ 10, <span style="font-weight: bold;">James <span style="font-weight: bold;">McMurtry</span></span> @ 12; 10/24: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/bukkaallen">Bukka Allen</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>release party @ 10,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> James</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> McMurtry</span> @ 12; 10/31: Halloween with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> @ 10,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> James McMurtry</span> @ 12</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Best of the Rest<br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday October 11 @ 10:00. $6</span> - Austin’s triple threat <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sethwalker.com/">Seth Walker</a>, who sings, writes songs and plays knee-knockin’ blues guitar, has signed with Hyena Records in New York. The self-titled Hyena debut hits stores Oct. 23. Walker regularly plays guitar in Marcia Ball’s band. Walker’s music combines the driving delivery and infectious guitar style of B.B. King and T-Bone Walker with a gift for songwriting that stamps his music with a sound all his own. Walker himself describes his music as “a different point of blue.” Moreover, the gifted singer, songwriter and blues guitarist has been on a roll over the past several months. He’s toured with blues luminaries Charlie Musselwhite and Marcia Ball, shared a Christmas tour with Americana faves Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, seen his music added to the blues channel on</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > satellite radio and signed with the prestigious Piedmont Talent agency (which also represents James Cotton, Johnny Winter and Sue Foley). It’s hard to sing the blues with a track record like that! The Austin-based Walker released his fifth, self-titled album a year ago, and the ensuing months have been marked by one opportunity after another. He'll be playing all night long tonight!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday October 12 @ 9:00, 10:30, 12:30. $15</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elevenhundredsprings.com/">Eleven Hundred Springs</a> could</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > quite possibly be the next big thing to come out of Dallas' highly acclaimed Alt-Country scene. Watch these long haired, tattooed, hippie freaks take country music to a whole new generation and give the finger to the pop Country Nashville establishment, one country jam at a time. Legendary country singer/songwriter <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.charlielouvinbros.com/">Charlie Louvin</a> began singing professionally with his brother Ira as a teenager on local radio programs in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The boys sang traditional and gospel music in the harmony style they had learned while performing in their church's choir. Primarily known as gospel artists, the Louvins were convinced by a sponsor that "you can't sell tobacco with gospel music," and added secular music</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > to their repertoire. They began making appearances on the famed Grand Ole Opry during the 1950s, becoming official members in 1955. The Louvin Brothers released numerous singles, such as "Little Reasons", with over 20 recordings reaching the country music charts. Their rich harmonies served as an influence to later artists such as Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, and The Byrds. He has recently released a disc mainly of Louvins songs with one new song, a moving tribute to his late brother Ira. The self-titled disc was recorded in the Summer of 2006 in Nashville. It features guest performances by Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, Tom T. Hall, George Jones, Bobby Bare Sr., Tift Merritt, Marty Stuart, David Kilgour, and members of Bright Eyes, Lambchop, Superchunk, Blanche, and Clem Snide, among others. It's</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > such an honor for us host his stop in Austin on the way to the <a href="http://www.bigstatefestival.com/">Big State Festival</a>. Pearl-snap buttons and skull and crossbones belt buckles, Nudie inspired embroidered Western wear and full sleeve tattoos. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thetexassapphires.com/">The Texas Sapphires</a> are not your average country band. They blend their punk and country roots to play what they know best - a concoction of vintage hillbilly, honky tonk, and rock and roll, with perfectly matched guy/gal vocals and energy-infused live shows. The Austin-based Country/Americana/Bluegrass band combines an old-time, classic mountain vibe</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > with lyrics that give their tunes a modern edge.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday October 13, @ 10:00, 11:15, 12:30. $10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jjlewisandcoolbreeze">Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears</a> have a CD out on Weary Records, produced by the Weary Boys' Brian Salvi. I am especially crazy about "Bitch I Love You" despite (or because of?) its politically</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > incorrect, mysogenistic lyrics. The CD boasts equal parts expressive, urgent, primitive soul and blues - provided by Lewis - while his Honey Bears provide a tight and sophisticated background. What a terrific combination! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/ttexedwards">T. Tex Edwards</a> has evolved from being a Punk Rocker with his band The Nervebreakers in the late '70s to a rabid Rockabilly rebel with The Loafin’ Hyenas in the late '80s. This is a party for the New Rose Records re-release of his first solo LP, <span style="font-style: italic;">Pardon Me, I've Got Someone to Kill</span> (which I <span style="font-style: italic;">adore</span>! ~dls). Tex had decided to try his hand at psycho-country, covering the songs of previous masters of the genre together with the brilliant <span style="font-weight: bold;">Out On Parole</span> as his backing band. He joyfully sunk his teeth into 13 tales of murder</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > and love gone bad. It is a record that brings together a selection of Country music's bleakest moments. T. Tex Edwards & Out on Parole was really a one-shot studio project helmed by Mike Buck of the LeRoi Brothers. Essentially, <span style="font-style: italic;">Pardon Me, I've Got Someone to Kill</span> — the title is taken from an old Johnny Paycheck song — is a novelty album but it is one that's done exceptionally well. All of the songs, from Leon Payne's 'Psycho' to Porter Wagoner's 'The Rubber Room,' are major lynchpins in the cult of 'psycho country' songs, and the performances are thoroughly entertaining. American</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > Graveyard says "If Hank Williams Sr. smoked crack cocaine, had a baby with Pink Floyd, who then had its genes spliced with the Sex Pistols and was raised in the deep dirty south listening to country and bluegrass all its life - that child would fit right in to the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/americangraveyard">American Graveyard</a> lineup." They've been polishing their blend of country, bluegrass, and down-home rock-n-roll, while throwing in elements of punk, psychodelia, blues, and jazz. It's a sonic buffet with a little taste of everything.<br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday October 18 @ 10:00. $7</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/zapatarock">Zapata!</a> plays "<span style="font-style: italic;">roots music done in their own-style: with unapologetic, edgy rock styling. Zapata's guitar, said by J. Mozersky to be 'a voice on its own,' leads into the song with sharp, hard cuts, before A.Daniels's incomparable, fleshy drums. The songs are simple and natural, but the jaggedness of Zapata’s guitar contributes a roughness that, when mixed with A.Daniels lunatic rhythms you can feel in your gut, results in a vivid Blues experience…the low down Texas way.</span>" ~<a href="http://www.myspace.com/zapatarock">Zapata!</a>.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jonathantylermusic">Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights</a> say "</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Our live performance is simple. We bring electric energy and honest material and lay it out for the audience to experience. Loud as hell though. We believe in what we are doing and hope that it doesn't go unnoticed</span>." </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/oarock">O:A</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">is "<span style="font-style: italic;">exploding conventional rock and R&B structures with Jason Mozerskys authoritative guitar playing, Aaron Herbsters thunderous bass lines, Kyle Schneiders vivacious drumming and Chris Canns prevailing, sonorous vocals. Their intense live performances captivate their audiences, leaving them feeling energetic, stimulated and fulfilled. O:A brings dynamic, undeniably powerful music to a world that has forgotten its roots.</span>"</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > ~</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.myspace.com/oarock">O:A</a> </span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Friday October 19 @ 10:00, 12:00. $12</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thelonelyknights">Larry Lange & his Lonely Knights</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">may be called Swamp Pop, some call it Gulf Coast Soul. Larry Lange calls it "<span style="font-style: italic;">A Particular Slice of Americana - The San Antonio, Texas - Lafayette, Louisiana Axis. Extremely danceable late 50s early 60s regional hits shared between the musicians along US Highway 90, east and west.</span>" </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">"<span style="font-style: italic;">This is simply the best new band in Austin - well, it's hard to say 'new' since these guys have been around for many years - but, they are the Best</span>!" ~Clifford Antone.</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swampdogg.net/">Swamp Dogg</a> is touring with a new CD, <span style="font-style: italic;">Resurrection</span>. This is "Total Destruction To Your Mind" to the 1000th power. You've got to hear it to believe it! If you aren't familiar with the Dogg, here are a few of his credentials: </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Vocalist with the Lionel Hampton Band (circa 61,62); </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > First Black in-house staff producer for Atlantic Records (1969) where he produced Patti Labelle, The Commodores, The Drifters, Precisions, Gary U.S. Bonds, Jerry Williams; </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >First to produce the Commodores and first to convince Lionel Ritchie to sing; </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Third Black Country Songwriter of The Year, "She's All I Got" (1971); </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >First Platinum record recipient ("She's A Heartbreaker" Gene Pitney, 1968) for writing, producing and vocal arrangements; </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Three-time Grammy nominee ("She's All I Got" by Johnny Paycheck in 1971, "She Didn't Know She Kept On Talking"by Dee Dee Warwick in 1971, and "To The Other Woman, I'm The Other Woman"by Doris Duke in 1970); </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Wrote, produced and recorded the first black blues opera with Z.Z. Hill entitled <span style="font-style: italic;">Blues At The Opera -Communications In Regard To Circumstances</span> </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >(1972) </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >. To quote Jerry Wexler, "<span style="font-style: italic;">the best record I ever heard in my life.</span>"<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday October 20, @ 9:30, 11:00, 12:15. $10 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.katymaemusic.com/">Katy Mae</a> is like Whiskeytown meets REM with a dash of Social Distortion rock-a-billy, mixed with some Clash and Wilco. Which makes it quite original when you think about it, and you will. Katy Mae, living up to their claim "New American Traditionalists."</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theblack">The Black</a> is steeped in roots like Bob Dylan, in country like Merle Haggard, in West Coast twang like The Flying Burrito Brothers, and in pop sensibilities comparable to the Beatles inviting Pink Floyd over for tea.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > The Black have recently released their anticipated debut full-length, <span style="font-style: italic;">Tanglewood</span>.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/brothersandsistersmusic">Brothers & Sisters</a> released an eponymous CD in 2007 that brought about this description of them as an “Austin-based eight-peice who sound like Big Star jamming with Neil young (New Life) and The Jayhawks (Without You), The Mamas and the Papas, Byrds, even Ray Davies in a swamp. Country rock ballads and pop perfection, with imperfections in the home-made, one take sound to make it all the more engaging” ~MOJO Magazine June 2007<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">Coming.... </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Sunday 10/21, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10.... Monday 10/22, $5: Greg Garing @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/23, $5: Chicken Strut @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper w/Warren Hood & TBA @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/24, $7: James McMurtry, Bukka Allen release party @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/25, $7: Mario Matteoli, Tiny Adventurers, The Doc Marshalls @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30.... Friday 10/26, $10: Jesse Dayton, The Mother Truckers @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/27, $10: The Diamond Smugglers Halloween Spectacular, Magnifico, Ron Titter Band @ 9:45; Matinee, no cover: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/28, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10.... Monday 10/29, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/30, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour, $10: *Toni Price*'s Hippie Halloween @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/31, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch & The House Band @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 11/1, $7: Flametrick Subs, The Stingers, Nana & The Afternoon @ 9:30, Happy Hour, $5: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30.... Friday 11/2, $10: Fat Caddy Records Presents: Brian Keane, Austin Collins, Macon Greyson, Black Water Gospel, and Band of Heathens @ 9:00; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 11/3, $15: Red Elvises, TBA @ 10; Matinee, no cover: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 11/4, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Music History 101</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> October 11</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"> 1932</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dottie West</span> (Dorothy Marie Marsh) was born in Nashville, Tennessee - Grammy Award-winning singer: Here Comes My Baby, Country Sunshine, Is this Me?, Would You Hold It Against Me, Paper Mansions; [w/Don Gibson]: Rings of Gold, There’s a Story Goin’ Round; [w/Kenny Rogers]: All I Ever Need is You, Every Time Two Fools Collide, What are We Doin’ in Love; died Sep 4, 1991 [of injuries suffered in Aug 30, 1991 auto crash]<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">1939</span> - One of the classics was recorded this day. <span style="font-style: italic;">Body and Soul</span>, by jazz great <span style="font-weight: bold;">Coleman Hawkins</span>, was waxed on Bluebird Records. It’s still around on CD compilations.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">1940</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Glenn Miller</span> recorded "Make Believe Ballroom Time" for Bluebird Records at the Victor studios in New York City. It would become the theme song for Make Believe Ballroom on WNEW, New York, with host Martin Block. Block created the aura of doing a ‘live’ radio program, complete with performers (on records) like Harry James or Frank Sinatra, from the ‘Crystal Studios’ at WNEW. His daily program was known to everyone who grew up in the NYC/NJ/Philadelphia area in the 1940s and 1950s. Miller had been so taken with the show’s concept that he actually paid for the "Make Believe Ballroom Time" recording session himself and hired the Modernaires to join in.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">1946</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Daryl Hall</span> (Hohl) was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania - singer: group: Hall & Oates: She’s Gone, Sara Smile, Rich Girl, Kiss on My List, Private Eyes, You Make My Dreams, I Can’t Go for That, Did It in a Minute, Maneater<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">1971</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">MC Lyte</span> (Lana Michele Moorer) was born in Brooklyn, New York - rapper: Lyte as a Rock, Cha Cha Cha, Ruffneck, I Ain’t Having It, Cold Rock a Party, Cappucino, I Cram to Understand [Sam]<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><br />1984 - Chart Toppers</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Let’s Go Crazy</span> - Prince & The Revolution<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> I Just Called to Say I Love You</span> - Stevie Wonder<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Hard Habit to Break</span> - Chicago<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Everyday</span> - The Oak Ridge Boys<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 12</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b><br />1935</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/09/02/001614.php" target="top"><b>Samuel Moore</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was born in Miami, Florida. Singer: group: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/sam_and_dave/bio.jhtml" target="top">Sam & Dave</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Hold On! I’m a Comin’</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Soul Man</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">I Thank You</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Soul Sister Brown Sugar</i></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1935</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.lucianopavarotti.com/" target="top"><b>Luciano Pavarotti</b></a> was born in Modena, Italy. Emmy Award-winning opera star: <i>Pavarotti in Philadelphia: La Boheme</i> [1982-1983]; actor: <i>Yes, Giorgio</i>; died Sep 6, 2007</span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1944</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Who could forget the picture of a huge crowd of swooning bobbysoxers stopping traffic in New York’s Times Square as </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="http://www.unionsquaremusic.co.uk/titlev4.php?ALBUM_ID=860&LABEL_ID=16" target="top">Frank Sinatra</a> </b><span style="font-family:georgia;">made</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> his </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">triumphant return to</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> the famed </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://andersonparamount.org/about/history.htm" target="top"><b>Paramount Theatre</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> (he had played there for eight weeks starting on December 30, 1942). In what was called the ‘</span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800017620/bio" target="top">Columbus Day Riot</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">’, 25,000 teenagers, mostly young women, blocked the streets, screaming and swooning for Frankie. Sinatra later explained, “It was the war years, and there was a great loneliness. And I was the boy in every corner drug store ... who’d gone off, drafted to the war. That was all.”</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1968</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://rateyourmusic.com/view_album_details/album_id_is_3180" target="top"><b><i>Cheap Thrills</i></b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, the album </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">by</span><b style="font-family: georgia;"> <a href="http://www.bbhc.com/BigBrother.htm" target="top">Big Brother and the Holding Company</a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;">, started an eight-week run as </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">number one</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in the U.S. It was the first and only album (for a major label) Janis Joplin made with Big Brother and the Holding Company. The album’s tracks: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Combination of the Two</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">I Need a Man to Love</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Summertime</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Piece of My Heart</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Turtle Blues</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Oh, Sweet Mary</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Ball and Chain</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b><br />1969</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0782367/" target="top"><b>Martie Maguire</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was born in York Pennsylvania (A Yankee???). Musician: fiddle, mandolin; singer: group: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.moono.com/index.cfm?page=news&NewsID=284" target="top">The Dixie Chicks</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Landslide</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Goodbye Earl</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Long Time Gone</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">There’s Your Trouble</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">I Can Love You Better</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Give It Up or Let Me Go</i></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1971</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Some folks weren’t pleased when <a href="http://www.ibdb.com/production.asp?ID=3614" target="top"><b><i>Jesus Christ Superstar</i></b></a><b> </b>premiered on Broadway because of the controversial content of the musical. Before the show opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, some 2.5 million copies of the album were sold to the curious. The Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Weber collaboration would become a big hit. <i>Jesus Christ Superstar</i> would run on Broadway for 720 shows, and spawn several hit songs, including <i>I Don’t Know How to Love Him</i> (Helen Reddy) and the title song, <i>Jesus Christ Superstar</i> (Murray Head). </span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1971</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - 1950s pop singer <b><a href="http://www.rockabillyhall.com/gvbio.html" target="top">Gene Vincent</a> </b>died of a bleeding ulcer. He was 36 years old. Vincent’s biggest claim to fame was the multi-million-selling "Be-Bop-A-Lula". </span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1981</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.barbara-mandrell.com/about.html" target="top"><b>Barbara Mandrell</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> walked away with the Country Music Association’s </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.cmaawards.com/2006/database/ArtistDetail.aspx?artistId=19" target="top"><b>Entertainer of the Year</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> honor for the second year in a row.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1985 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Oh Sheila</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/ready_for_the_world/73852/album.jhtml" target="top">Ready For The World</a><br /><i style="font-family: georgia;"> Take on Me</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.geocities.com/earlymorning_aha/" target="top">a-ha</a><br /><i style="font-family: georgia;"> Saving All My Love for You</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.whitney-houston.com/" target="top">Whitney Houston</a><br /><i style="font-family: georgia;"> Meet Me in Montana</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Osmond" target="top">Marie Osmond</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> with </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/Dan-Seals.htm" target="top">Dan Seals</a><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1997</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Singer/songwriter </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.johndenver.com/" target="top"><b>John Denver</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, piloting an experimental, amateur-built Long-EZ airplane, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.avweb.com/other/ntsb9905.html" target="top"><b>crashed into Monterey Bay</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, California. Witnesses said the plane, made of fiberglass with a single engine and two seats, was flying about at about 500 feet “when it just sort of dropped unexpectedly into the ocean. When it hit the water it broke into numerous parts.” Denver, age 53 and the only occupant of the plane, was killed.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>2002</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Bandleader </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.spaceagepop.com/conniff.htm" target="top"><b>Ray Conniff</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, “</span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.rayconniff.info/bio/index.html" target="top">one of the few commercially successful musical geniuses of our time</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">,” </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">died</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in Escondido, CA. He was 85 years old. Recordings by Ray Conniff’s Orchestra and Chorus and the Ray Conniff Singers were heard on just about every easy-listening radio station in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s.</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 13</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1939</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Harry James</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and his band </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">recorded</span><b style="font-family: georgia;"> <a href="http://www.shapirobernstein.com/mbr/shapiro_song_display.asp?misn=2710" target="top"><i>On a Little Street in Singapore</i></a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> for Columbia Records. A kid singer named Frank Sinatra was the featured vocalist on what was his seventh recording.</span><br /></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1941</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.paulsimon.com/" target="top"><b>Paul Simon</b></a> was born in Newark Heights, New Jersey. Songwriter, singer, musician: guitar: duo: Simon and Garfunkel: <i>Bridge Over Troubled Water</i>, <i>Homeward Bound</i>, <i>I Am a Rock</i>, <i>Mrs. Robinson</i>, <i>Scarborough Fair</i>, <i>The Sounds of Silence</i>, <i>Cecilia</i>; solo: <i>Mother and Child Reunion</i>, <i>Me and Julio</i>, <i>Kodachrome</i>, <i>50 Ways to Leave Your Lover</i>, <i>Slip Slidin’ Away</i>; LP: <i>Graceland</i>; <i>Wonderful World</i> [w/Art Garfunkel, James Taylor]; Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; in film: <i>Annie Hall</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1947</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0353271/" target="top"><b>Sammy Hagar</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was born in Monterey, California. Singer, musician: guitar: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Keep on Rockin’</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Bad Motor Scooter</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Your Love is Driving Me Crazy</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Two Sides of Love</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">I Can’t Drive 55</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">; group: Van Halen</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1957</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Two </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">superstars introduced</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> a </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">new car</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> on ABC-TV. </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.edsel.net/show.html" target="top"><b>Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> joined forces in an hourlong special that turned out to be a </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">big ratings hit</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Too bad the </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Edsel</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, the car that Ford Motor Company was introducing, </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">didn’t fare as well</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1959</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0005288/" target="top"><b>Marie</b> (Olive) <b>Osmond</b></a> was born in Ogden, Utah. Singer: <i>Paper Roses</i>, <i>Who’s Sorry Now</i>, <i>This is the Way That I Feel</i>; TV host: <i>Donny and Marie</i>, <i>Ripley’s Believe It or Not</i>; <a href="http://www.marieosmond.com/Home.aspx" target="top">doll maker and seller</a></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1960 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> Mr. Custer</i> - <a href="http://www.edtech.esc11.net/%7Ejabel/000149ac-80000001/artifacts/MusicVideo/mv_index.htm" target="top">Larry Verne</a><br /><i> Save the Last Dance for Me</i> - <a href="http://originaldrifters.com/" target="top">The Drifters</a><br /><i> So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)</i> - <a href="http://www.everlybrothers.com/" target="top">The Everly Brothers</a><br /><i> Alabam</i> - <a href="http://www.patsyclinetribute.com/copas.htm" target="top">Cowboy Copas</a></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1963</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.eskimo.com/%7Ebpentium/facts.html" target="top">Beatlemania</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> hit the London Palladium. </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">The Beatles</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> made</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> their </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">first appearance on</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> a major </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">TV</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> show -- for the BBC. Thousands of delirious fans jammed the streets outside the theatre to voice their support of the Fab Four. A few months later, Beatlemania would sweep the U.S. as well. Yeah, yeah, yeah!</span><br /></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1971</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - ‘Little’ <b>Donny Osmond</b> received a shiny gold record for his rendition of the Steve Lawrence hit, <a href="http://www.superseventies.com/1971_6singles.html" target="top"><b><i>Go Away Little Girl</i></b></a>. He went on to garner million-seller success with <i>Hey Girl</i><i>Puppy Love</i> too. Donny was quite popular with the bubblegum set, as well he should have been. Donny was only 13 years old. </span> and </p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1973</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://members.chello.nl/%7Ef.dejonge/albums.htm" target="top">The Rolling Stones</a>’ <i>Goat’s Head Soup</i></b> was number one album in the U.S. With the exception of <i>Angie</i>, the album’s tracks were only semi-memorable: <i>Dancing With Mr. D</i>, <i>100 Years Ago</i>, <i>Coming Down Again</i>, <i>Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)</i>, <i>Silver Train</i>, <i>Hide Your Love</i>, <i>Winter</i>, <i>Can You Hear the Music</i>, <i>Star Star</i>.</span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1979</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Speaking of the teenage set, <a href="http://www.bmi.com/musicworld/features/200103/mjackson.asp" target="top"><b>Michael Jackson</b></a> went to “<b>#</b>1 ... 1 ... 1” for the second time with <b><i>Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough</i></b>. His first number one (Oct. 14, 1972 - age 14) was a ratty little number about <i>Ben</i>. </span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1980</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.ashantidaily.com/" target="top"><b>Ashanti</b></a> was born in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. Singer: <i>Rain on Me</i>, <i>Foolish</i>, <i>Baby</i>, <i>When a Man Does Wrong</i>, <i>Movies</i>, <i>Breakup 2 Makeup</i>, <i>Rock Wit U [Awww Baby]</i>, <i>I Found Lovin’</i>, <i>Feels So Good</i>, <i>Sweet Baby</i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 14</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1940</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.cliffrichard.org/" target="top"><b>Cliff Richard</b></a> (Harry Webb) was born in Lucknow, India. Singer: <i>Move It</i>, <i>Devil Woman</i>, <i>Dreaming</i>, <i>High Class Baby</i>, <i>Livin’ Doll</i>, <i>Travelin’ Light</i>, <i>Please Don’t Tease</i>, <i>I Love You</i>, <i>The Young Ones</i>, <i>The Next Time</i>, <i>Bachelor Boy</i>, <i>Summer Holiday</i>, <i>The Minute You’re Gone</i>, <i>Congratulations</i>, <i>Power to all Our Friends</i>; in films: <i>The Young Ones</i>, <i>Summer Holiday</i>, <i>Wonderful Life</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1971</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - It was </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">John and Yoko Day</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">on <a href="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carousel/pob18.html" target="top"><i>The Dick Cavett Show</i></a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> on ABC. The couple promoted Lennon’s new LP (</span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imagine_%28album%29" target="top"><i>Imagine</i></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">) and film (</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Imagine</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">) and Yoko’s book, two films and a fine arts show.</span><br /></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1974</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Natalie Maines</b> was born in Lubbock, Texas. <a href="http://chickoholic.tripod.com/DixieChicks/id16.html" target="top">Singer</a>: group: <a href="http://dixiechicks.launch.yahoo.com/" target="top">Dixie Chicks</a>: LPs: <i>Wide Open Spaces</i>, <i>Fly</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1977</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Crooner </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://community.mcckc.edu/crosby/death.htm" target="top"><b>Bing Crosby</b></a><b style="font-family: georgia;"> suffered</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> a </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">fatal heart attack</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> while playing golf at a course near Madrid, Spain. Crosby, 73, had just completed a tour of England that had included a sold-out engagement at the London Palladium.</span><br /></span><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1978</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Usher Raymond IV</b> was born in Dallas, Texas. <a href="http://www.kidzworld.com/site/p1092.htm" target="top">Singer</a>: <i>You Make Me Wanna</i>, <i>Nice & Slow</i>; <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0713378/" target="top">actor</a>: <i>Moesha</i></span> </p><span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1990</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Composer, conductor </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Bernstein" target="top">Leonard Bernstein</a> died</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in New York at the age of 72. Bernstein’s successes as a composer ranged from the Broadway stage (most notably, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">West Side Story</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">) to concert halls all over the world, where his orchestral and choral works continue to thrive.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1996</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Singer/entertainer </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.nndb.com/people/480/000023411/" target="top"><b>Madonna</b></a><b style="font-family: georgia;"> gave birth to</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> her </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">daughter</b><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.absolutemadonna.com/faq/" target="top">Lourdes Maria</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, in Los Angeles, California. The father is Carlos Leon, her former fitness-trainer.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>2006</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Singer/songwriter </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="http://www.livedaily.com/news/Freddy_Fender_dies_at_69-10869.html?t=98" target="top">Freddy Fender died</a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in San Benito, Texas at 69 years of age. His biggest hits included </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Wasted Days and Wasted Nights</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Before the Next Teardrop Falls</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 15</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1935</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Barry McGuire</b> was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.<b> </b><a href="http://www.barrymcguire.com/" target="top">Singer, songwriter</a>: group: The New Christy Minstrels: <i>Green, Green</i>; solo: <i>Eve of Destruction</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1946</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.superseventies.com/ssrichardcarpenter.html" target="top"><b>Richard Carpenter</b></a> was born in New Haven, Connecticut. Musician, composer, singer: Grammy Award-winning group: <a href="http://web.singnet.com.sg/%7Etonytay/kc_rc.htm" target="top">Carpenters</a>: <i>[They Long to Be] Close to You</i> [1970], Best New Artist [1970], LP: <i>The Carpenters</i> [1971]; <i>We’ve Only Just Begun</i>, <i>Rainy Days and Mondays</i>, <i>Superstar</i>, <i>Goodbye to Love</i>, <i>Yesterday Once More</i>, <i>Sing</i>, <i>Top of the World</i>, <i>Only Yesterday</i>; TV host: <i>Make Your Own Kind of Music</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1953</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://meetthefamily.free.fr/tito.htm" target="top"><b>Tito</b> (Toriano) <b>Jackson</b></a> was born in Gary, Indiana. Singer: group: The Jackson Five: <i>I Want You Back</i>, <i>ABC</i>, <i>The Love You Save</i>, <i>I’ll Be There</i>; brother of Michael, Janet, Jermaine, LaToy</span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1955</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - The </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.opry.com/" target="top"><b><i>Grand Ole Opry</i></b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> finally </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">made it to TV</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> on this day. The ABC network carried just one hour of "Opry" (it continued through the night), live from Nashville. This arrangement only lasted for one year; although the </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Grand Ole Opry</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was used as a staging arena for other successful shows like </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Classic Country Featuring Stars of the Grand Ole Opry</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Hayride</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Then, Grand Ole Opry came to TV to stay. In 1985, the Nashville Network (TNN) positioned the show on Saturday nights. In 2001, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Opry</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was carried on Country Music Televison (CMT). In 2003, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Grand Ole Opry</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> (</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Opry Live</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">) moved to </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/shows_goo" target="top">GAC</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> (Great American Country).</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1964</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - An American treasure died. </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.coleporter.org/bio.html" target="top"><b>Cole Porter</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, renowned lyricist and composer, </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">died at age 73</b><span style="font-family:georgia;">. </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">I’ve Got You Under My Skin</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and hundreds of other classics crossed all musical style and format boundaries throughout his long and rich career.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1970 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Cracklin’ Rosie</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.neildiamond.com/" target="top">Neil Diamond</a><br /><i style="font-family: georgia;"> I’ll Be There</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://members.aol.com/mikeljaxn/jacksons/jfive.htm" target="top">The Jackson 5</a><br /><i style="font-family: georgia;"> Candida</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.tonyorlandoonline.com/" target="top">Dawn</a><br /><i style="font-family: georgia;"> Sunday Morning Coming Down</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.johnnycash.com/" target="top">Johnny Cash</a><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1971</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Rick Nelson</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">booed off</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> the </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">stage</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> when he didn’t stick to all oldies at the seventh Annual Rock ’n’ Roll Revival show </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">at Madison Square Garden</b><span style="font-family:georgia;">, New York. He tried to slip in some of his new material and the crowd did not approve. The negative reaction to his performance </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">inspired</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Nelson to write his last top-40 hit, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.ricknelson.com/lyrics/gardenparty.html" target="top"><b><i>Garden Party</i></b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, which hit the top-ten about a year after the Madison Square Garden debacle. </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Garden Party</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, ironically, was Nelson’s biggest hit in years, “...If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta luck; But if memories were all I sang, I rather drive a truck.”</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1988</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.ub40-dep.com/discography/lyrics/lol1/redredwine.php" target="top"><b><i>Red Red Wine</i></b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, by </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.ub40-dep.com/" target="top">UB40</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, was the first reggae hit to make it to </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">number one</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in the U.S. From the album </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Labour of Love</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Red Red Wine</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was #1 for only one week, but turned out to be UB40’s signature song.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1994</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.rem-fan.com/index.html?/collec/albmons.htm" target="top"><b>REM’s <i>Monster</i></b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was a monster of an album -- </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">#1</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in the U.S. The album, featuring </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Crush with Eyeliner</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">King of Comedy</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">I Don’t Sleep, I Dream</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Star 69</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Strange Currencies</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Tongue</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Bang and Blame</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">I Took Your Name</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Let Me In</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Circus Envy</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">You</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, was number one for two weeks.</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 16</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1923</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Bert Kaempfert</b> was born in Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany. <a href="http://www.kaempfert.de/" target="top">Musician</a>: <i>Wonderland by Night</i>, <i>Red Roses for a Blue Lady</i>, <i>Three O’Clock in the Morning</i>; died June 21, 1980</span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1947</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Bob Weir</b> (Hall) was born in San Francisco, California. <a href="http://www.swaves.com/Back_Issues/Aug00/Bob_Weir.htm" target="top">Musician: guitar, singer</a>: group: <a href="http://www.dead.net/" target="top">The Grateful Dead</a>: <i>Touch of Grey</i>, <i>Truckin’</i>; solo: LP: <i>Ace</i>, <i>Heaven Help the Fool</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1962</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Flea</b> (Michael Balzary) was born in Melbourne, Australia. <a href="http://www.geocities.com/funkadelic_rhcp/flea" target="top">Musician</a>: bass guitar: group: <a href="http://www.redhotchilipeppers.com/" target="top">The Red Hot Chili Peppers</a>: LPs: <i>Red Hot Chili Peppers</i>, <i>Freaky Styley</i>, <i>The Uplift Mofo Party Plan</i>, <i>Mother’s Milk</i>, <i>Blood Sugar Sex Magik</i>, <i>One Hot Minute</i><br /><br /></span> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1971 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><i><br />Maggie May/Reason to Believe</i> - <a href="http://www.wbr.com/rodstewart/" target="top">Rod Stewart</a><br /><i> Superstar</i> - <a href="http://entertainment.msn.com/artist/?artist=102007" target="top">Carpenters</a><br /><i> Yo-Yo</i> - <a href="http://www.osmond.com/" target="top">The Osmonds</a><br /><i> How Can I Unlove You</i> - <a href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/Lynn-Anderson.htm" target="top">Lynn Anderso</a></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1972</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.johnfogerty.com/" target="top">John C. Fogerty</a> and <a href="http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/creedence-clearwater-revisited.htm" target="top">Creedence Clearwater Revival</a></b> called it a career ... and the group <b>disbanded</b>. Fogerty would continue in a solo career with big hits including, <i>Centerfield</i><i>The Old Man Down the Road</i>. </span> and </p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1976</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Memphis, TN disc jockey <a href="http://www.rick.com/" target="top"><b>Rick Dees</b></a> and his ‘Cast of Idiots’ made it all the way to <b>number one</b> on the <i>Billboard Hot 100</i> <b>with</b> the immortal <a href="http://www.foxy-productions.com/DiscoDuck.html" target="top"><b><i>Disco Duck</i></b></a><b><i> (Part 1)</i></b>. Dees is still around, but not as a recording artist. He’s a DJ in Los Angeles and is hosting several varieties of the <i>Weekly Top 40</i> show, syndicated around the world. </span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1976</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b>Stevie Wonder’s</b> album, <a href="http://www.gilscottheron.com/KEY.htm" target="top"><b><i>Songs in the Key of Life</i></b></a> wound up at <b>number one</b> in the U.S. It turned out to be no fluke. With greats, such as <i>Sir Duke</i>, <i>Isn’t She Lovely</i> and <i>I Wish</i>, the double-album stayed at #1 for 14 weeks. Other tracks: <i>Love’s in Need of Love Today</i>, <i>Have a Talk with God</i>, <i>Village Ghetto Land</i>, <i>Contusion</i>, <i>Knocks Me Off My Feet</i>, <i>Pastime Paradise</i>, <i>Summer Soft</i>, <i>Ordinary Pain</i>, <i>Saturn</i>, <i>Ebony Eyes</i>, <i>Joy Inside My Tears</i>, <i>Black Man</i>, <i>Ngiculela - Es Una Historia</i>/<i>I Am Singing</i>, <i>If It’s Magic</i>, <i>As</i>, <i>Another Star</i>, <i>All Day Sucker</i>, <i>Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call)</i>.</span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1977</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.johnmayer.com/" target="top"><b>John Mayer</b></a> was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Musician: guitar; songwriter, singer: <i>Bigger Than My Body,</i> <i>Your Body Is a Wonderland</i>, <i>Love Song for No One</i>, <i>Back To You</i>, <i>No Such Thing</i>, <i>Comfortable</i>, <i>New Deep</i>, <i>Only Heart</i></span> </p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> </p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1986</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Chuck Berry celebrated</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> his </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">60th birthday</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> with a concert in his home town of St. Louis, Missouri (at the Fox Theatre). The show was organized by Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones) and the concert was used in a documentary titled, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092758/" target="top"><i>Hail! Hail! Rock ’N’ Roll</i></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, an overview of Berry’s career.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1992</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/06.05.97/sinead-9723.html" target="top"><b>Sinead O’Connor</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">booed off</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> the </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">stage at</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> a show honoring Bob Dylan at </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Madison Square Garden</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> (famous for booing folks off the stage), New York. The crowd was acting in disapproval of O’Connor’s tearing up a picture of Pope John Paul II on </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.file-room.org/FileRoom/documents/Cases/391sinead.html" target="top"><i>Saturday Night Live</i></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> October 3, 1992.</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 17</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-family:georgia;"> </p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1940</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.sealsandcrofts.com/sealscrofts1.html" target="top"><b>Jimmy Seals</b></a> was born in Sidney, Texas. Singer, musician: guitar, saxophone, fiddle: group: <a href="http://www.sealsandcrofts.com/" target="top">Seals and Crofts</a>: <i>Summer Breeze</i>, <i>Diamond Girl</i>, <i>Hummingbird</i>, <i>We May Never Pass this Way Again</i>, <i>Get Closer</i>, <i>You’re the Love</i>, <i>I’ll Play for You</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1942</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.garypuckettmusic.com/bio.htm" target="top"><b>Gary Puckett</b></a> was born in Hibbing, Minnesota</span><span style="font-size:130%;">. S</span><span style="font-size:130%;">inger: group: The Union Gap: <i>Young Girl</i>, <i>Woman, Woman</i>, <i>This Girl is a Woman Now</i>, <i>Over You</i>, <i>Lady Willpower</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1962</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Though the ‘Fab Four’ would appear on both radio and television, on what they would call ‘Auntie Beeb’ (the BBC), <b><a href="http://www.thebeatles.com/" target="top">The Beatles</a> made</b> their <a href="http://www.tvtalkin.com/fab4tv/1962.htm" target="top"><b>first appearance</b></a> this day <b>on</b> Great Britain’s <b>Granada TV Network</b>. The show from Manchester, England was "People and Places". </span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1967</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - “Gimme a head with hair. Long, beautiful hair...” The rock musical <a href="http://www.geocities.com/hairpages/hairhistory.html" target="top"><b><i>HAIR</i></b></a><b> opened</b> at the New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theater for a limited run. After much trial and error, involving several openings and closings, <i>HAIR</i> eventually opened on Broadway at the Biltmore Theater on April 29, 1968. It closed on July 1, 1972 after 1,742 performances.</span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1972</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.eminem.com/" target="top"><b>Eminem</b></a> (Marshall Bruce Mathers III) was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. Rapper: LP: <i>Slim Shady</i>; <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0004896/" target="top">film songwriter</a>: <i>Strangeland</i>, <i>Scary Movie</i>, <i>Down to Earth</i></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1981 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> Arthur’s Theme (Best that You Can Do)</i> - <a href="http://www.christophercross.com/" target="top">Christopher Cross</a><br /><i> Start Me Up</i> - <a href="http://www.rollingstones.com/" target="top">The Rolling Stones</a><br /><i> For Your Eyes Only</i> - <a href="http://www.sheenaeaston.com/" target="top">Sheena Easton</a><br /><i> Step by Step</i> - <a href="http://music.yahoo.com/ar-261921-bio--Eddie-Rabbitt" target="top">Eddie Rabbitt</a></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"> </p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1991</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Country, gospel, pop singer </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="http://www.cmt.com/art/search/art.bios.jhtml?ai_id=505300" target="top">Tennessee Ernie Ford</a> died</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> of liver disease. He was 72 years old. The Capitol Records recording star’s early hits included </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Mule Train</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">The Shot Gun Boogie</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">. It was </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Sixteen Tons</i><span style="font-family:georgia;"> (1955) however, that proved to be Ford’s career record. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990.</span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1998</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - The single, </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><i>One Week</i></b><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">by <a href="http://www.bnlmusic.com/" target="top">Barenaked Ladies</a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;">, was </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">number one</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> -- for one week.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">October 18</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1926</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.chuckberry.com/index.php" target="top"><b>Chuck Berry</b></a> (Charles Edward Anderson Berry) was born in St. Louis, Missouri.<a href="http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=67" target="top"> Rock and Roll Hall of Famer</a> [inducted 1986]; Lifetime Achievement Grammy [1985]; <i>Maybellene</i>, <i>Roll Over Beethoven</i>, <i>School Day</i>, <i>Rock & Roll Music</i>, <i>Sweet Little Sixteen</i>, <i>Johnny B. Goode</i>, <i>My Ding-A-Ling</i>; in films: <i>Rock, Rock, Rock</i>, <i>London Rock and Roll Show</i>, <i>American Hot Wax</i>, <i>Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music</i>, <i>Christmas in Washington</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1935</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Victor record #25236</b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">recorded by <a href="http://www.redhotjazz.com/tommy.html" target="top">Tommy Dorsey</a></b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and orchestra. It would become one of the most familiar big band themes of all time, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6033558/a/I%27m+Getting+Sentimental+Over+You.htm" target="top"><b><i>I’m Getting Sentimental Over You</i></b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /></span><p face="georgia"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1937</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.mann-weil.com/" target="top"><b>Cynthia Weil</b></a> was born in New York City, New York. Songwriter: half (w/Barry Mann) of husband-wife songwriting team: <i>Blame It on the Bossa Nova</i>, <i>I Just Can’t Help Believing</i>, <i>On Broadway</i>, <i>You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’</i>, <i>Hungry</i>, <i>Kicks</i>, <i>Here You Come Again</i>, <i>He’s So Shy</i>, <i>Somewhere Out There</i></span></p><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><b>1947</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://lauranyro.com/" target="top"><b>Laura Nyro</b></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> was born in the Bronx, New York City, New York. Singer: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Up on the Roof</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">; songwriter: </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Wedding Bell Blues</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Blowin’ Away</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">And When I Die</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Stoney End</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Stoned Soul Picnic</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Sweet Blindness</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Eli’s Coming</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Time and Love</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Save the Country</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">; died Apr 8, 1997</span></span><p face="georgia"> </p><p face="georgia"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1961</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.wyntonmarsalis.net/" target="top"><b>Wynton Marsalis</b></a> was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Grammy Award-winning musician: jazz/classical trumpet [1984, 1985]: <i>Think of One</i> [1983]; played on: <i>Father & Sons</i>; in orchestra for <i>Sweeney Todd</i>; composer: TV theme song for <i>Shannon’s Deal</i></span></p><p face="georgia"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1982 - Chart Toppers</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i> Jack & Diane</i> - <a href="http://www.mellencamp.com/" target="top">John Cougar</a><br /><i> Who Can It Be Now?</i> - <a href="http://www.legacyrecordings.com/menatwork/" target="top">Men at Work</a><br /><i>Eye in the Sky</i> - <a href="http://www.openhere.com/music/artists/category/rock/classic-rock/alan-parsons-project/" target="top">The Alan Parsons Project</a><br /><i> I Will Always Love You</i> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Parton" target="top">Dolly Parton</a></span> </p><p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1983</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <b><a href="http://www.kennyrogers.com/" target="top">Kenny Rogers</a> and <a href="http://www.dollyon-line.com/" target="top">Dolly Parton</a> received</b> some <b>gold</b> to add to their collections -- <b>for</b> their smash, <a href="http://ladynwavsone.com/islandsinthestream.html" target="top"><b><i>Islands in the Stream</i></b></a>. </span></p><p style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:130%;" ><b>1986</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - <a href="http://www.hln.org/" target="top"><b>Huey Lewis and The News</b></a> had the <b>number one album</b> in the U.S. <a href="http://www.hln.org/albums/fore.shtml" target="top"><b><i>Fore</i></b></a> was perched at the pinacle of popdom for one week. <i>Fore</i> featured these tracks: <i>Jacob’s Ladder</i>, <i>Stuck with You</i>, <i>Whole Lotta Lovin’</i>, <i>Doing It All for My Baby</i>, <i>Hip to Be Square</i>, <i>I Know What I Like</i>, <i>I Never Walk Alone</i>, <i>Forest for the Trees</i>, <i>Naturally</i> and <i>Simple as That</i>. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style=""><span style="color:red;">October Birthdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Melanie Louise, JonnaRose Turnbull, Gabi Tuschak</span>, Susie Drinkwine (1), Snoopy, Leon Rausch, Kelly Willis, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bruce Salmon,</span> Charles Attal (2), *Albert Collins, *Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham, Lewis Cowdry, Chris Gaffney, Tammy Sajak (3), Barbara K. (4), *B.W. Stevenson, Steve Miller, Helen Jean Hamlin, Farrell Kubena, Amanda Brown (5), Dino Lee, Jeanne Arquel, Leslie Travis (6), Dale Watson, <span style="font-style: italic;">James "Levi" Barnes</span> (7), *John Lennon, Gene Kurtz, Ponty Bone, Dub Maines (9), *Ivory Joe Hunter, Diunna Greenleaf, Darin Murphy, J'nette Ward (10), *Pete Drake, Frank Pugliese, Jon Langford, Allen Hill, Lisa Mathison,*Dale Watkins, Kate Tomich (11), Bob Schneider, Eve Monsees, Mike Musgrove (12), Todd Wolfson, Kevin Klauber (13), Natalie Maines, Chris Thomas [King], Johnny Goudie, Mark Younger-Smith (14), Rod Moag, Sid King, Artly Snuff, Dave Mintz (15), Thierry LaCoz, Greg Marengi, Wig (16), Karen Poston, Kristi Holdgrafer (17), Chuck Berry, Lisa Timick (18), Wanda Jackson, Bobby Horton, Kristen Williamson (20), Maryann Price, Cheney Moore (21), *Bobby Fuller (22), Cheryl G. Smith, Cat Kirkwood (23), Jason Lindsay (24), *J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, *Walter Hyatt, Kevin Sekhani, Tina Boone, <span style="font-style: italic;">AmeyLu Muirhead Weas</span> (25), Valerie Shields, Lisa Antonini (26), Gretchen Harries Graham (28), Brad Newton (29), Bobby Morris, Tracy Gossard (30), Kinky Friedman, Sumter Bruton, Calvin Russell, Dan Rather, Sue Zola [The Glitter Art Diva] (31) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:red;">October Memorials (date of death)</span><b style=""><span style="color:red;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Janis Joplin (10/4/70), Gene Vincent (10/12/71), Freddie Fender (10/14/06), Rosa Parks (10/24/05)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; italic = Continental Club staff (past & present) </span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Notable Obituaries - October 2007</span><br /><br />None at this time.<br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />******<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">A Fusion of Art, Funky Jazz and Cocktails<br /><br />1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704<br /><br />Two doors up from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI, Issue #5.2 ... October 11, 2007<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting." ~DTWeekend.com<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Art</span><br /><br />Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">October... </span>Tracy Anne Hart of Heights Gallery in Houston returns for the month of October. Tracy was born in Elgin, Illinois and moved to Houston, Texas in 1969. She is a second generation photographer. She has been co-owner of The Heights Gallery (in Houston) since 1984, and regularly exhibits there.<br /><br />Hart is perhaps best known for her black and white concert portraits of Stevie Ray Vaughan taken between 1983 and 1990 and widely published and shown worldwide. She has donated many of the prints to charity auctions, where her work is sought after by fundraisers and collectors alike.<br /><br />She has been photographing the natural and cultural landscape for over 20 years. She continues to explore subjects as diverse as the geometric symmetry and beauty of her native state's architecture and elevated train lines, and her adopted state's incredible music and Hill Country cypress trees. Hart has an affinity for objects of intensity and iconic strength and grace, whether organic or forged by human hands. Her work embodies the correlation between spirituality and science, flesh, wood, steel and stone, emulsion and emotion. Little wonder, then that her favorite photographic quote comes from Edward Weston: "that the camera should be used for a recording of life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself, whether polished steel or palpitation flesh."<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Stevie Ray Vaughan 1983, Tracy Anne Hart<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001srv1983tracyannehartiv9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4447/001srv1983tracyannehartiv9.th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" border="0" /></a></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Charlie Sexton, Tracy Anne Hart<br /><a href="http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2096272302090alb1955e3bhy4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6432/2096272302090alb1955e3bhy4.th.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Click on photo to view a larger image.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Music</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mondays in October & November @ 10. No cover </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson">Son Y No Son</a> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tuesdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/">Ephraim Owens Experience</a> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends">Trube, Farrell & Sniz</a> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursdays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Paris 49</a> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Paris 49 is off for part of October, and <a href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Trio Gallerio</span></a> will fill in on 10/18. <a href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a> will fill in on 10/11 & on 10/25.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in October & November @ 10</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">. No cover </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/38699468/mike_flanigin_b_3_trio.html">Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coming....</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span>Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a> will present <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Lit Smackdown: Fiction vs. Nonfiction</span>. Which is better: fiction or nonfiction? We jest, but the question isn't that funny to publishers - it's getting harder and harder to sell new fiction while books based in reality draw more and more attention from readers and reviewers. American Short Fiction, the Festival, and the Continental Club are hosting a faceoff between some of the country's most exciting young talent - writers we've divided into two camps, fiction and nonfiction, even though most of them have dabbled in both forms. On the nonfiction team, we've got <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=198">George Saunders</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=127">Emily Rapp</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=256">Vendela Vida</a>, and <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=84">Andrew Helfer</a>; playing for the fiction team are <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=212">Maxine Swann</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=207">Wesley Stace</a>, <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=174">Eric Martin</a>, and <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Author_Page.php?aid=216">Amanda Eyre Ward</a>. Emcee for the night is humorist <a href="http://www.owenegerton.com/">Owen Egerton</a>, the author of the story collection <span style="font-style: italic;">How Best to Avoid Dying</span> and the novel <span style="font-style: italic;">Marshall Hollenzer</span> Is Driving. He is also the co-creator of "The Sinus Show." The event is open and free to the public but seating is limited. The authors' books will be for sale.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***********************************************************************<br /><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Continental Club</span></a></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston<br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Volume XI, Issue #5.2 ... October 11, 2007</span><br /><br />***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music." ~Priceline.com<br /><br />***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br />When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tacosagogo">Tacos A Go-Go</a>, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, <a href="http://sigslagoon.com/">Sigs Lagoon</a>, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">MySpace Blog</a>, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at <a href="http://sigslagoon.com/">Sig's Lagoon</a>, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,<br />Pete<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/11 @ 10 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.amplifiedheat.com/">Amplified Heat</a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday 10/12</span> @ 10 - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.discoexpressions.com/">Disco Expressions</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday 10/6</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thecrazykings.com/">Chadd Thomas & The Crazy Kings</a> @ 12, PLUS <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.charlielouvinbros.com/">CHARLIE LOUVIN</a> (of The Louvin Brothers) @ 10pm! Doors open at 8pm.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***<br /><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesday 10/107 @ 9</span> - Eric Tucker's <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Wicked Wednesdays</a> w/<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.io.com/%7Esuperego/alterego.html">Alterego</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/brucejames">Bruce James</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/stephencalvertband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Steven Calvert Band</span></a>, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Whiskey Boat</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/11 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/brucejames">Bruce James</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday 10/12 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.vallejo.com/">Vallejo</a> @ 11:30, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theeverydaypeople">The Everyday People</a> @ 10<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday 10/6</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swampdogg.net/">Swamp Dogg</a> w/<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mclemoreavenue.com/">McLemore Avenue</a> @ 11, plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.larrylange.com/">Larry Lange & his Lonely Knights</a> @ 9:30<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Monday @ 8:00</span> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist <a href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a> begins at 8:00 p.m. and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9:00</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - FREE! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beetleband.com/">BEETLE</a> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30. No Cover</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/">Molly and the Ringwalds</a> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">******</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a></span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Volume XI, Issue #5.2 ... October 11, 2007</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the decor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two." ~Houston.com<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br />The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday 10/5 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paulbeebe.net/">Paul Beebe</a><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Sunday</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420">Big E</a>'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span>! Doors open @ 8, No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span>, No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4">The Umbrella Man</a>, No cover!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">***</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-10838290546560470332007-10-04T12:37:00.000-05:002007-10-25T14:44:46.110-05:00Continental Confidential 10/4/07<div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Continental Confidential</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Revealing the facts and naming the names"</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">***</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Rockin' South Austin since 1957<br /><br />1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #5.1 ...... Austin TX ...... October 4, 2007</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">***</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">" ~CitySearch.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" >Dianne's Dish<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Hello everyone!<span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>Grady will be playing a 9pm warm-up show on Wednesday 10/10. Unfortunately, due to a non-life threatening medical condition, Billy Maddox had to leave the band, and they are now trying to work in that perfect drummer to replace him. A mighty tall order, if you ask me. Billy was born to be their drummer. Oh well.</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gordie Johnson recently stated in an interview with Guitarist UK, “We’re trying to find the common ground between punk, metal and gospel. I like to think we sound like Motorhead just got the job of backing up John Lee Hooker.” As reviewed in L.A. magazine Access: “GRADY has enough low end buzz and slide guitar to shake down the walls of the Alamo.” Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys lead singer/ Alternative Tentacles owner) has enthused “You guys are the missing link between Junior Brown and Black Flag.”</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">I promised my friends that I'd get off my soapbox, but please check out John Mellencamp's video "Jena."</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Be sure to share this video with all of your friends. Pass it on! There has been a thread set up on John's message board to discuss the video, click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clubcherrybomb.net/bbs/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=79179">HERE</a> to check it out. Audio of the song has been put on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/johnmellencamp">John's MySpace page</a> in his music player. Head over there to listen to it today. Put it on your MySpace page too!<br />The song and video are inspired by today's headlines about the Jena Six. Jena, Louisiana - Six black teenagers are accused of beating a white student.<br />The incident followed white students hanging nooses from a tree on school grounds. Initially five of the "Jena Six" teens were charged with attempted 2nd degree murder, to be tried as adults by an all-white jury.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6flvlq7xjdg"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6flvlq7xjdg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***<br /></span></span> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span></div><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://wm09.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3nfexzygldje%7ET1"></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Notice!! While I try to be very accurate with lineups, times & cover charges for our shows,last-minute changes and errors can, and sometimes do, occur. Call the Club at 512-441-2444 for the most current information.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">***<br /><br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >The Continental Clubs Austin & Houston and The Continental Club Gallery are all on MySpace! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, the address for Houston is </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > Won't you be our "Friend"?<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">***<br /><br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Are you a customer with questions about upcoming show times, tickets, cover charge etc.? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666. Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. PR in Austin: Dianne, </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. Booking & PR in Houston: </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >.</span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">***<br /><br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!<br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'.... </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" >Continental Service Club - <a href="http://www.healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org/">Health Alliance for Austin Musicians</a> (HAAM)<br /></span> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Help keep the Live Music Capital of the World healthy!<br /></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The mission of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is to provide access to affordable health care for Austin's low income, uninsured musicians, focusing on prevention and wellness.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World," yet many professional working musicians are self-employed and rarely have access to health insurance. Without insurance, they can't afford preventive health care, including primary medical care, basic dental services and mental health counseling.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><strong>HAAM Services Include:</strong></p> <ul style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><li>Mental Health counseling provided by <a href="http://www.simsfoundation.org/">SIMS Foundation</a>. </li><li>Primary Health Care provided by <a href="http://www.seton.net/">Seton Healthcare Network</a>. </li><li>Dental Care services provided by St. <a href="http://www.sdchf.org/">David's Community Health Foundation Leadership</a>.</li></ul> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">The music industry is an important contributor to Austin's economy:</p> <ul style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><li>Nearly $1 billion in economic activity, more than $25 million in local tax revenue each year. </li><li>It provides 11,200 jobs. </li><li>Austin has more than 8,000 musicians. </li><li>Millions of dollars added to the city's economy and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world brought annually by Austin City Limits Music Festival and South By Southwest Music & Media Conference. </li><li>Source: Texas Perspectives, City of Austin, 2004</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > "Music is a defining characteristic of our great city, and it is a disproportionate reason why Austin consistently ranks at the top of great places in North America to live, work and play. HAAM is a sound investment in Austin's economy, with more than 8,000 musicians in the city contributing over $1 billion to our local economy each year. That billion dollars in economic activity produces $25 million in local tax revenue - a very, very important economic engine. In order to keep those musicians contributing to our economy and to our quality of life, we need and want them to stay healthy." - Austin Mayor Will Wynn</span><br /><b style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;"><br /></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;">***</b><br /></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >SoundBites - Austin</span><span style=""><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Happy Hour</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Monday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span><span style="" b=""> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, </span><b><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will be off for part of October, and </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a></span></b><span sty=""><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65"> will fill in for them on 10/15 & 10/22.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65"><br /><br /></span></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday HH @ 6:30. $5</span></span><span style=""> </span></b><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_67">-</span><b><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_67"> </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet Casper</span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (<span style="font-weight: bold;">David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Brotherton</span> & more)</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">we h</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">ave a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 10/16 when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.leroibrothers.com/">The LeRoi Brothers</a> play and 10/30 ($10) when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.toniprice.com/">Toni Price</a> returns for a HippieWeen Party!</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><br /></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span></span></b><span sty=""> -</span><b><span sty=""> </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elanajames.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">takes over the Happy Hour spot as often as she's available! "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Rolling Stone, Australia.<br /><br /></span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday HH, @ 6:30pm. $5</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://themothertruckers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mother Truckers</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Except when </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.mariomatteoli.com/">Mario Matteoli</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> fills in on 9/20 & 9/27, no cover.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br /></span></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday HH, @ 6:30pm. No cover</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blues Specialists</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members Erbie Bowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards. (Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday Matinee, @ 3pm. No cover</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying he has on his T-shirt.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b> </b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >NightTime Residencies</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Sunday night @ 10. $6 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.heybale.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale!</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the Heybale Orchestra w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Eric Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Monday nights @ 10. $5 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday nights @ 10. $5 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with </span><b><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Strut</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! Members are: Bobby Perkins - bass (Carolyn Wonderland, Larry, Topaz), Neil Pederson - keys (Extreme Heat, Papa Mali, Topaz), Michael Hale - drums, M.C. (Patrice Pike, Afrofreque, Dirty Wormz), Ron Sio - guitar (MeterMen, Topaz). "Some greasy fried chicken with the gizzards on the side and some bad hot sauce. And in this case - it definitely tastes like Chicken!"</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Wednesday nights @ 10:30, 12:00. $7 </span>- </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist </span><b><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://jondeegraham/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jon Dee Graham</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. Jon Dee is gone for a couple of months, but we've got some terrific fill-ins for him! </span><b><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers.</span> </span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Except 10/10 when Grady plays @ 9, </span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch & The House Band</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">@ 10:30,</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12;</span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> 10/17: </span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch & The House Band</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">@ 10,</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12;</span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> 10/24: </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/bukkaallen"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bukka Allen</span></a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> release party @ 10,</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12; 10/31: Halloween with <a href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> & Friends all night long! @ 10</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span></b></b><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Best of the Rest</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b></b><div style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><b><b><br /></b></b></div> <b style="font-family:verdana;"><b> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday October 4 @ 10:00, 11:15, 12:30. $7 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blackwatergospel.com/">Black Water Gospel</a>. </span></b>The name may say “gospel,” but this is no gospel band. Instead, Black Water Gospel belongs to the church of nonconforming rockers. Fellow parishioners Pearl Jam, the Old 97s, Jeff Buckley, the Drive-By Truckers, and Lucinda Williams influence Black Water Gospel’s progressive alt rock and alt country fusion.<span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/deguelloloco">Deguello</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">sounds like Little Richard fronting the Ramones. Nick Curran, Ronnie James and Damien Llanes are the core members. Wonder where the name came from? </span>The word <i>deguello</i> signifies the act of beheading or throat-cutting, and in Spanish history became associated with the battle music, which, in different versions, meant complete destruction of the enemy without mercy.<span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> Uh huh. It all makes sense now, doesn't it? Apparently today is "Dictionary Day" at the ol' Confidential... </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thejunglerockers">The Jungle Rockers</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">: </span>jun•gle rock•ers 1: a thick, tangled mass of dark, hot, pulsing, tropical, panty-peelin’, hip-grindin’, high-rollin’, body-movin’, down-at-the-crossroads-soul-sellin’ garage rockabilly rhythm and blues ear candy for the hot, soft, and sweet 2: your new favorite band to rock your socks off in the ruthless struggle for survival.<b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday October 5 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span> There are great singers and there are great entertainers: <b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wandajackson.com/">Wanda Jackson</a> </span></b>is both, and her shows are energy packed. On one tour in France she was billed as "Hurrican Wanda" and she did not disappoint them. "Fujiyama Mama" was the #1 song in Japan for six months. Wanda has been nominated for the Grammy Award twice as the best performing female singer, inducted into the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, the International Hall of Fame, the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and has been awarded the Oklahoma Native Daughter Award. Wanda has been on the final ballot for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (although she has yet to be chosen for induction!), and has been honored with the country’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts with a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship. <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"Jackson was the first to bring a woman's intuition into the boys' club of early rock N roll." ~RollingStone.com</span>. A New York City Production firm, KPI, and an independent film producer from L A, Joanne Fish, have followed Wanda and her husband Wendell Goodman from Hollywood to Helsinki.They have filmed her concerts, recording sessions, traveling, and interviewing a great number of people, fans, and Stars for a Feature Length, HD Documentary. The Smithsonian sponsored <span style="font-style: italic;">The Nice Lady With A Nasty Voice</span> and it is to be aired on the Smithsonian channel in the future. <b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday October 6, @ 10:00, 11:30. $15</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rhapsody.com/teiscodelrey/more.html">Teisco del Rey</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">plays g</span>uitar "<span style="font-style: italic;">instrumentals that are part Surf, part greasy R&B, part 1960s punk, part B-movie hot rod anthems "- and all trashy fun. This Austin guitarist and instrumental music visionary takes his name from a particularly cheesy brand of budget electric guitar. He surrounds himself with some of the best Roots music players in town and proceeds to tear his way through a primer of two-fisted instrumentals.</span>" ~Rhapsody.com <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://myspace.com/doylebramhall1">Doyle Bramhall</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> celebrates the release of <span style="font-style: italic;">Is It News</span> w/special guests </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://www.planetcasper.com/">Casper Rawls</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/curranrock">Nick Curran</a>, and <a href="http://www.puremusic.com/adcock.html">C.C. Adcock</a>.</span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span class="text">Texas music has never had a better friend than Doyle Bramhall. From his early days in Dallas bands to writing classics like "Wall of Denial" and "House Is Rockin'" with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bramhall's legendary vocals and songs expand the reach of modern blues. <em>Is It News</em> is the album he's been waiting to make his whole life. With the best Texas guitarslingers, a dozen new originals and a voice for the ages, Doyle Bramhall brings it all home on <em>Is It News</em>. Produced by C.C. Adcock and Doyle Bramhall.</span><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday October 11 @ 10:00. $6 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Austin’s triple threat </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sethwalker.com/">Seth Walker</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, who sings, writes songs and plays knee-knockin’ blues guitar, has signed with Hyena Records in New York. The self-titled Hyena debut hits stores Oct. 23. Walker regularly plays guitar in Marcia Ball’s band. Walker’s music combines the driving delivery and infectious guitar style of B.B. King and T-Bone Walker with a gift for songwriting that stamps his music with a sound all his own. Walker himself describes his music as “a different point of blue.” Moreover, the gifted singer, songwriter and blues guitarist has been on a roll over the past several months. He’s toured with blues luminaries Charlie Musselwhite and Marcia Ball, shared a Christmas tour with Americana faves Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, seen his music added to the blues channel on satellite radio and signed with the prestigious Piedmont Talent agency (which also represents James Cotton, Johnny Winter and Sue Foley). It’s hard to sing the blues with a track record like that! The Austin-based Walker released his fifth, self-titled album a year ago, and the ensuing months have been marked by one opportunity after another. He'll be playing all night long tonight!</span><br /><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday October 12 @ 9:00, 10:30, 12:30. $15 </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- <a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elevenhundredsprings.com/">Eleven Hundred Springs</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > </span></span></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >could quite possibly be the next big thing to come out of Dallas' highly acclaimed Alt-Country scene.</span><b face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Watch these long haired, tattooed, hippie freaks take country music to a whole new generation and give the finger to the pop Country Nashville establishment, one country jam at a time. Legendary country music singer/songwriter <a href="http://www.charlielouvinbros.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Charlie Louvin</span></a> began singing professionally with his brother Ira as a teenager on local radio programs in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The boys sang traditional and gospel music in the harmony style they had learned while performing in their church's choir. Primarily known as gospel artists, the Louvins were convinced by a sponsor that "you can't sell tobacco with gospel music," and added secular music to their repertoire. They began making appearances on the famed Grand Ole Opry during the 1950s, becoming official members in 1955. The Louvin Brothers released numerous singles, such as "Little Reasons", with over 20 recordings reaching the country music charts. Their rich harmonies served as an influence to later artists such as Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, and The Byrds. He has recently released a disc mainly of Louvins songs with one new song, a moving tribute to his late brother Ira.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >The self-titled disc was recorded in the Summer of 2006 in Nashville. It features guest performances by Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, Tom T. Hall, George Jones, Bobby Bare Sr., Tift Merritt, Marty Stuart, David Kilgour, and members of Bright Eyes, Lambchop, Superchunk, Blanche, and Clem Snide, among others.<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > </span>It's such an honor for us host his stop in Austin on the way to <a href="http://www.bigstatefestival.com/">Big State Festival</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" class="epktxt" >. Pearl-snap buttons and skull and crossbones belt buckles, Nudie inspired embroidered Western wear and full sleeve tattoos. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><a href="http://www.thetexassapphires.com/">The Texas Sapphires</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" class="epktxt" > are not your average country band. They blend their punk and country roots to play what they know best - a concoction of vintage hillbilly, honky tonk, and rock and roll, with perfectly matched guy/gal vocals and energy-infused live shows. The Austin-based Country/Americana/Bluegrass band combines an old-time, classic mountain vibe with lyrics that give their tunes a modern edge.</span><br /><br /><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday October 13, @ 10:00, 11:15, 12:30. $10</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jjlewisandcoolbreeze">Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears</a> </span></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >have a CD out on Weary Records, produced by the Weary Boys' Brian Salvi. I am especially crazy about "Bitch I Love You" despite (or because of?) its politically incorrect, mysogenistic lyrics. The CD boasts equal parts expressive, urgent, primitive soul & blues - provided by Lewis - while his Honey Bears provide a tight and </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >sophisticated </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >background. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >What a terrific combination! </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > </span><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/ttexedwards">T. Tex Edwards</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > </span></span></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >has evolved from being a Punk Rocker with his band The Nervebreakers in the late '70s to a rabid Rockabilly rebel with The Loafin’ Hyenas in the late '80s. This is a party for the New Rose Records re-release of his first solo LP, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Pardon Me, I've Got Someone to Kill</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. Tex had decided to try his hand at psycho-country, covering the songs of previous masters of the genre together with the brilliant Out On Parole as his backing band. He joyfully sunk his teeth into 13 tales of murder and love gone bad. It is a record that brings together a selection of Country music's bleakest moments. T. Tex Edwards & Out on Parole was really a one-shot studio project helmed by Mike Buck of the LeRoi Brothers. Essentially, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Pardon Me, I've Got Someone to Kill</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > — the title is taken from an old Johnny Paycheck song — is a novelty album but it is one that's done exceptionally well. All of the songs, from Leon Payne's 'Psycho' to Porter Wagoner's 'The Rubber Room,' are major lynchpins in the cult of 'psycho country' songs, and the performances are thoroughly entertaining.</span><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > </span><a href="http://www.myspace.com/americangraveyard">A</a></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/americangraveyard">merican Graveyard</a> says</span></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > "If Hank Williams Sr. smoked crack cocaine, had a baby with Pink Floyd, who then had its genes spliced with the Sex Pistols and was raised in the deep dirty south listening to country and bluegrass all its life - that child would fit right in to the American</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > Graveyard lineup." They've been polishing their blend of country, bluegrass, and down-home rock-n-roll, while throwing in elements of punk, psychodelia, blues, and jazz. It's a sonic buffet with a little taste of everything.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><br />***</b></b><br /></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Coming.... </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Sunday 10/14, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10.... </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Monday 10/15, $5: *Blue Mother Tupelo*, *Scott Nolan* w/Gurf Morlix @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Django's Moustache @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/16, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper featuring The LeRoi Brothers @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/17, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/18, $7: O:A, Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, Zapata! @ 10, Happy Hour, no cover: Mario Matteoli @ 6:30.... Friday 10/19, $12: *Swamp Dogg*, Larry Lange & his Lonely Knights @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/20, $10: Brothers & Sisters, The Black, Katy Mae @ 9:30; Matinee, no cover: Erik Hokkanen @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/21, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.... </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Monday 10/22, $5: Greg Garing @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/23, $5: Chicken Strut @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper w/Warren Hood & TBA @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/24, $7: James McMurtry, Bukka Allen release party @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/25, $7: Mario Matteoli, Tiny Adventurers, The Doc Marshalls @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30.... Friday 10/26, $10: Jesse Dayton, The Mother Truckers @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/27, $10: The Diamond Smugglers Halloween Spectacular, Magnifico, Ron Titter Band @ 9:45; Matinee, no cover: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/28, $6: Heybale w/Redd & Earl @ 10</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Music History 101<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 4</span></span><br /></b></b></div> <p style="font-family:verdana;"><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1929</b></span></b> - <b><a href="http://www.leroyvandyke.com/" target="top"><b>Leroy Van Dyke</b></a> </b>was born in rural Pettis County, Missouri: "Walk on By," "Auctioneer," "If a Woman Answers"; film: <i>What am I Bid? </i>"Walk On By," recorded in 1961 by Mercury's Leroy Van Dyke, was named the biggest all-time country hit by Billboard magazine in its 100th anniversary issue (November 1, 1994). Based on sales, radio airplay and amount of time on the country charts, Van Dyke's "Walk On By" was designated the #1 recording for the period of October 20, 1958, through June 25, 1994.</b></p> <b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1943</b></span> </b>- "<b><a href="http://www.jumpinjive.com/html/archiv/louis_jordan/is_you_is.htm" target="top">Is You is or is You Ain’t My Baby?"</a> </b>was the musical question by <b><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Jordan" target="top">Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five</a></b> </b>on this day on Decca Records<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1962</b></span> </b>- "Love Me Do" the <span>Beatles'</span> first single was released with "P.S. I Love you" on the B-side<b><br /></b></b> <p style="font-family:verdana;"><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1966</b></span> </b>- It was, indeed, a <a href="http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics_misc/bobby_hebb-sunny.html" target="top">"Sunny"</a> day for singer <a href="http://www.bobbyhebb.com/" target="top">Bobby Hebb</a>, who received a shiny gold record award for his song.<b> </b></b></p> <b style="font-family:verdana;"><b> </b></b> <p style="font-family:verdana;"><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1970</b></span> </b>- <b><b><a href="http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/JanisJoplin/winter.html" target="top">Janis Joplin</a> </b></b>died from a drug overdose. She was 27. Joplin, known for her passionate, bluesy, vocal style, was the lead singer of <span>Big Brother and the Holding Company</span>. She became a superstar with hits like, "Down on Me," "Pearl" (her nickname) and "Piece of My Heart"; but "Me and Bobby McGee" was her only certified top 40 hit. The Bette Midler movie, <i>The Rose</i>, was based on Joplin’s life.<b><br /></b></b></p> <b style="font-family:verdana;"><b> </b></b> <p style="font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1978</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammy_Wynette" target="top"><b>Tammy Wynette</b></a>, </b>popular country music singer, was abducted, roughed up and held in her car for two hours by a kidnapper. The man, wearing a ski mask, held a gun on Wynette and forced her to drive 90 miles from Nashville, Tennessee. She was later released and the kidnapper escaped.</b></p> <p style="font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1980</b></span> </b>- "Another One Bites the Dust" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Queen</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.</b></p> <b style="font-family:verdana;"><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1995 - Chart Toppers<br /></b></span><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /></b><i>Fantasy</i> - <b><a href="http://www.mariahcarey.com/" target="top">Mariah Carey</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Gangsta’s Paradise</i> - <b><a href="http://www.cooliofan.com/" target="top">Coolio featuring L.V.</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Runaway</i> - <b><a href="http://www.miss-janet.com/" target="top">Janet Jackson</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>I Like It, I Love It</i> - <b><a href="http://www.timmcgraw.com/" target="top">Tim McGraw</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);"><b>1997</b></span></b> -<b> </b><a href="http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/BOYZ-II-MEN/4-Seasons-of-Loneliness.html" target="top">"</a><b><a href="http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/BOYZ-II-MEN/4-Seasons-of-Loneliness.html" target="top">4 Seasons of Loneliness</a>,</b>" by<b> <b><a href="http://entertainment.msn.com/artist/?artist=100097" target="top">Boyz II Men</a></b>,</b> was the #1 single in the U.S. The song, from their <a href="http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-b/boyziimen_main.htm" target="top"><i>Evolution</i></a> album, was number one for one week.<br /></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">October 5</span></span><br /></b></b></div><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b><br /></b></span><p style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1943</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> - </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Steve Miller </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">was born </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">in Milwaukee, Wisconsin- singer, songwriter: group: </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.stevemillerband.com/" target="top">The Steve Miller Band</a><span style="font-family:verdana;">: </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">The Joker</i><span style="font-family:verdana;">, </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Rock’n Me</i><span style="font-family:verdana;">, </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Fly Like an Eagle</i><span style="font-family:verdana;">, </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Jet Airliner</i><span style="font-family:verdana;">, </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Abracadabra</i><span style="font-family:verdana;">, </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Take the Money and Run</i></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1949</span> - B.W. Stevenson was born in Dallas, TX - <a href="http://www.napathon.net/BWStevenson/bw_discography.php" target="top">singer</a>: <span style="font-style: italic;">Shambala</span>; songwriter: <i>My Maria</i></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1951</span> - Bob Geldof was born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland <span style=""></span>- <a href="http://www.bobgeldof.info/" target="top">singer, songwriter</a>: group: Boomtown Rats: <i>Looking After No. 1</i>, <i>She’s So Modern</i>, <i>Rat Trap</i>, <i>I Don’t Like Mondays</i>, <i>This is the World Calling</i>, <i>Love like a Rocket</i>; organized fund-raising group: Band Aid</p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1958 - </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >This was the day that saw the record charts dominated by a folk song for the first time. It was </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1958</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > and </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.folkera.com/ktrio/bio.html" target="top">The Kingston Trio</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > scored with </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Tom Dooley</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. The story, told in song, is of an embittered Civil War veteran, </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/nc/ncsites/dula.htm" target="top">Tom Dula</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. It seems that he had been forced to make a confession just before having to face the gallows, saying that he had killed his girlfriend out of jealousy. Some said he was innocent. The story became a folk song in the 1860s, and The Kingston Trio, a group of clean-cut, shorthaired, button-down shirted, young men, rode the folk revival to fame and fortune with their rendition of </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Tom Dooley</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. </span><br /><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);">1962</span> - The Beatles’ first hit (in the U.K.), <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/thebeatles/page/0,11302,607848,00.html" target="top"><i>Love Me Do</i></a>, was released in the United Kingdom. </p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1965</span> - Adding to his many credits, accolades and honors, Henry Mancini received a gold record for the soundtrack LP from the movie, <a href="http://www.high-tech.com/panther/source/sounds.html" target="top"><i>The Pink Panther</i></a>. </p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1974</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beachboysfanclub.com/" target="top">The Beach Boys</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >’ <a href="http://dan.hersam.com/tracklist.php?disc_id=270bdc15" target="top"><i>Endless Summer</i></a> was the #1 album in the U.S. The lovely </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.onlyolivia.com/" target="top">Olivia Newton-John</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > had the number-one single. </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.links2love.com/love_lyrics_239.htm" target="top"><i>I Honestly Love You</i></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > was #1 for two weeks. The album that single was taken from, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">If You Love Me, Let Me Know</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, hit number one the following week after the one-week run by the Beach Boys. Tracks on </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Endless Summer</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >: </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Surfin’ Safari</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Surfer Girl</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Catch a Wave</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">The Warmth of the Sun</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Surfin’ USA</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Be True to Your School</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Little Deuce Coupe</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">In My Room</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Shut Down</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Fun, Fun, Fun</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">I Get Around</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Girls on the Beach</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Wendy</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Let Him Run Wild</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Don’t Worry Baby</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">California Girls</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Girl Don’t Tell Me</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Help Me, Rhonda</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">You’re So Good to Me</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">All Summer Long</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > and </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Good Vibrations</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. The double-album not only hit number one, it spent almost three years on the charts, and went gold.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1992</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - The Temptations’ </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Eddie%20Kendricks.html" target="top">Eddie Kendricks died</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. His wavering falsetto vocals were a major part of the group’s sound throughout their first decade on Motown Records. He was singled out as lead vocalist on their first major hit, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">The Way You Do the Things You Do</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > and the 1966 </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Get Ready</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-family:verdana;" >2000</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.upv.es/%7Eecabrera/antholobook.html" target="top"><i>The Beatles Anthology</i></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, a $60, 367-page book with 1,200 photos included, went on sale this day.</span><br /><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 6</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"></span></span></span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"></span></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1927 -</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > “Mammy, how I love you, how I love you, my dear old mammy!” It was </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jolson.org/" target="top">Al Jolson</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > in blackface, singing in the first full-length talking picture, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">The Jazz Singer</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, as it opened in New York City this day in </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1927</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. In reality, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">The Jazz Singer</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > was not a true talkie. There were only 291 spoken words in the landmark film; however, it was the first to integrate sound and this small amount of dialogue into a story through the Vitaphone disk process; and the first to entertain a large audience. The talking part was mostly singing, and it was Al Jolson who made the flick a success, proving to the critics that an all-talking film could work. (Because he didn’t think the pioneer of talkies would be all the rage, George Jessel actually turned down the starring role; as did Eddie Cantor.) A silent version of the film was released to movie theaters who had not yet popped for the $20,000 or so that it cost to rewire their venue.</span> <p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> The audience was thrilled with Jolson’s sound performance as a cantor’s son, Jake Rabinowitz, rejecting the world he came from to become a singer of popular music, changing his name to Jack Robin in the process. Although not jazz as we know it, the songs <a href="http://www.musicals101.com/jolsonbio.htm" target="top">Al Jolson</a> sang became part of American music culture: <i>Toot Toot Tootsie (Goodbye)</i>, <i>Blue Skies</i>, <i>Waiting for the Robert E. Lee</i> and, of course, <i>My Mammy</i>. </p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> For those truly with a need to know, Neil Diamond did not audition for Jolson’s part when finding out that Jessel had turned it down. Diamond performed in a remake of <i>The Jazz Singer</i> in 1980.<br />As Jolson said, “Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain’t heard nothin’ yet!” Maybe, through the wonders of modern technology, we could hear Jolson and Diamond together, in concert. That would be the Mammy of all jazz singin’.</p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1946</b></span> - <b>Millie Small</b> (Smith) was born in Clarendon, Jamaica -<span style=""></span> singer: <a href="http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=5305" target="top"><i>My Boy Lollipop</i></a>; known as ‘The Blue Beat Girl’ in her native Jamaica.</p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1961: Chart Toppers:</b></span><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /><i>Take Good Care of My Baby</i> - <a href="http://www.bobbyvee.net/" target="top">Bobby Vee</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /><i>Hit the Road Jack</i> - <a href="http://www.raycharles.com/" target="top">Ray Charles</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /><i>Runaround Sue</i> - <a href="http://www.diondimucci.com/" target="top">Dion</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /><i>Walk on By</i> - <a href="http://www.leroyvandyke.com/" target="top">Leroy Van Dyke</a></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1964</span> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Sweet" target="top">Matthew Sweet</a> was born in Lincoln, Nebraska - musician: guitar, singer, songwriter: <i>Girlfriend.</i></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1978 </b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"></span>-<i> </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Mick Jagger apologizes for what some say are racist lyrics in the Rolling Stones' "Some Girls" album, 1978</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1979 - Chart Toppers</b></span><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><a href="http://breakup-songs.com/robertjohn.html" target="top"><i>Sad Eyes</i></a> - <a href="http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,449592,00.html" target="top">Robert John</a><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i>Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough</i> - <a href="http://www.michaeljackson.com/" target="top">Michael Jackson</a><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i>Sail On</i> - <a href="http://www.mp3.com/artist/the-commodores/summary/" target="top">Commodores</a><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i>Last Cheater’s Waltz</i> - <a href="http://www.tgsheppard.com/" target="top">T.G. Sheppard</a></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> </p><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 7</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"></span></span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br /></span></span></b></b><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1927</span> - <a href="http://www.almartino.com/" target="top">Al Martino</a> (Cini) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania <span style=""></span>- singer: <i>Here in My Heart</i>, <i>I Love You Because</i>, <i>I Love You More and More Each Day</i>, <i>Spanish Eyes</i>, <i>Mary in the Morning</i>; actor: <i>The Godfather</i>, <i>The Godfather, Part 3</i></p><h2 style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;" class="r"></h2><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1951</span> - <a href="http://www.mellencamp.com/" target="top">John Cougar Mellencamp</a> was born in<span style="font-size:100%;"> Seymour, Indiana</span> - singer: <i>Jack and Diane</i>, <i>Cherry Bomb</i>, <i>Get a Leg Up</i>, <i>Hurts So Good</i>; LPs: <i>American Fool</i>, <i>Uh-Huh</i>, <i>Scarecrow</i>; songwriter: <i>Colored Lights</i></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1959</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - World-famous tenor </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rense.com/excursions/lanza/" target="top">Mario Lanza</a><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"> died</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. He was 38 years old. Lanza went from listening to Enrico Caruso 78s in his parents’ South Philadelphia row house to playing Caruso in the 1951 feature film, "The Great Caruso". In the late 1940s and 1950s, Lanza became one of America’s most popular operatic tenors. Numerous annual Lanza music festivals are still held, most prominently at the </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mario-lanza-institute.org/" target="top">Mario Lanza Museum</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > in Phildelphia.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1967</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0004772/" target="top">Toni Braxton</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > was born<span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >in Severn, Maryland</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>- Grammy Award-winning </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.askmen.com/women/singer/8_toni_braxton.html" target="top">singer</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >: </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Another Sad Love Song</i><span style="font-weight: bold;"> [1993], </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Breathe Again</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > [1994], </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Un-Break My Heart</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">You're Makin’ Me High</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > [1996]</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1969</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - Put on your headband, love beads, surfer’s cross and give the peace sign. It was on this day that </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Youngbloods" target="top">The Youngbloods</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > hit, </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=800" target="top"><i>Get Together</i></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">passed</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > the </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">million-selling mark</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > to achieve gold record status. And just try to get into those bell bottom hiphuggers...<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 146, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1975</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - The </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">U.S. Court of Appeals overturned</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">order to deport Beatle <a href="http://www.rarebeatles.com/roots/roots.htm" target="top">John Lennon</a></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. The INS had officially denied John the right to live in America because of his 1968 marijuana conviction in London, but the Court of Appeals determined that under U.S. law Lennon’s guilty plea to possession of one ounce of cannabis resin couldn’t be used as grounds to prevent him from obtaining permanent residency, and therefore he had been prosecuted unjustly. The court called “Lennon’s four-year battle to remain in our country ... a testimony to his faith in this American dream.”<br /></span><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1976</span> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Hicks" target="top">Taylor Hicks</a> was born in <span style=""></span>Birmingham, Alabama - singer: talent-show winner [2006]: <i>American Idol: The Search for a Superstar</i></p><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1995</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.alanis.com/" target="top">Alanis Morrissette</a>’s <i>Jagged Little Pill</i></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > album made it to </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">number one</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > on the </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Billboard 200</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > chart. The album, in its fifteenth week on the chart, featured these tracks: </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">All I Really Want</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">You Oughta Know</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Perfect</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Hand in My Pocket</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Right Through You</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Forgiven</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">You Learn</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Head Over Feet</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Mary Jane</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Ironic</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Not the Doctor</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Wake Up</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Jagged Little Pill</i><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-family:verdana;">was #1 for two weeks.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b><br /></b></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 8</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b></b><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><br /></b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1948</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Johnny Ramone</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > (Cummings) was born in Long Island, New York - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.kauhajoki.fi/%7Ejplaitio/members/johnny.html" target="top">musician: guitar</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >: group: </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ramones.com/" target="top">The Ramones</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >: </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Beat on the Brat</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Do You Remember Rock ’n’ Roll Radio?</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">We Want the Airwaves</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">The KKK Took My Baby</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Howling at the Moon</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >; died Sep 15, 2004.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1963 - Chart Toppers:<br /></span><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Blue Velvet</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bobbyvinton.com/" target="top">Bobby Vinton</a><br /><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Be My Baby</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.geocities.com/theronettes/" target="top">The Ronettes</a><br /><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Cry Baby</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Garnet%20Mimms.html" target="top">Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters</a><br /><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Abilene</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.countrypolitan.com/bio-george-hamilton-iv.php" target="top">George Hamilton IV</a><br /><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1965</span> - <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/C.J.+Ramone" target="top">C.J. Ramone</a> (Christopher Ward) was born<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >on Long Island, New York</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span> - musician: bass: group: <a href="http://www.ramones.com/" target="top">The Ramones</a>: <i>I Don’t Want to Grow Up</i>, <i>Main Man</i>, <i>Strength To Endure</i>, <i>The Crusher</i></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1974</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/dionne_warwick/then_came_you.html" target="top"><i>Then Came You</i></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">by <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/dionne-warwick" target="top">Dionne Warwicke</a> and <a href="http://www.thespinnersmusic.com/" target="top">The Spinners</a></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">went</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > solid </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">gold</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > this day. While the editors are poring over the proper spelling of her name, might we add that due to some superstitious feeling having to do with astrology, the former Ms. Warwick changed her name for good luck to Warwicke. It apparently worked. That is, until she went solo again upon meeting Barry Manilow in the early 1980s. Tunes like, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">I’ll Never Love This Way Again</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Deja Vu</i> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >and hits with Johnny Mathis, Luther Vandross and some friends made it OK to be just Dionne Warwick again.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1984</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.annemurray.com/pages/awards.htm" target="top">Anne Murray</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">won</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > the </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Country Music Association’s Album of the Year Award</b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> this day </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">for <i>A Little Good News</i></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. Murray was the first woman to win this award.</span><br /><br /><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">9</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><br /></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1940 -</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool, England - composer; musician; one fourth of the famed rock group, The Beatles; husband of Yoko Ono; father of Julian and Sean. It’s hard to imagine what the world would be like without his influence on music. </span><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> There is hardly a soul anywhere in the world who isn’t familiar with the songs he wrote as half of the team of Lennon and McCartney. When The Beatles were no longer touring, John Lennon collaborated with Yoko Ono in avant-garde works. He then began to express his political views through his music, and in some cases, his actions. <i>Live Peace in Toronto</i> was his first gesture for world peace. And, he returned the coveted Order of the British Empire award (the MBE) to protest British involvement in the Nigerian Civil War. He continued his quest for peace in <i>Give Peace a Chance</i> and with his bed-in for peace at the Amsterdam Hilton following his marriage to Yoko Ono. </p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> His music traced his lifestyles, his views, his childhood, his pain, and jubilation: <i>Cold Turkey</i>, <i>Instant Karma</i>, <i>Mother</i>, <i>Working Class Hero</i>, <i>Jealous Guy</i>, <i>Crippled Inside</i> and <i>How Do You Sleep</i>. <i>Imagine</i>, from the LP of the same title, became his best known work. It also made a statement, paying homage to nonmaterialism. Then there was the LP, <i>Sometime in New York City</i>, filled with anti-establishment verses. <i>Mind Games</i> and <i>Walls and Bridges</i> followed.<i> Whatever Gets You Through the Night</i> was cause for celebration. It was his first solo #1 hit in the U.S. Lennon then recorded an LP with Yoko, each alternating songs on <i>Double Fantasy</i>. He celebrated his son Sean with <i>Beautiful Boy</i>, his wife with <i>Woman</i> and his new life with both in <i>Just like Starting Over</i>. </p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> He had barely begun to start over when, on December 8, 1980, <a href="http://www.hotshotdigital.com/WellAlwaysRemember.2/JohnLennon.html" target="top">John Lennon</a> was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building.<br /><br />It’s hard to <i>Imagine</i> ...</p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1944</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.johnentwistle.com/" target="top">John Entwistle</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > was born in - musician: bass, French horn: group: </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who" target="top">The Who</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >: </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">My Generation</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Happy Jack</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Pinball Wizard</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">See Me, Feel Me</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >; solo: LPs: </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Smash Your Head Against the Wall</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Whistle Rhymes</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Rigor Mortis</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Mad Dog</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Too Late the Hero</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >; died June 27, 2002<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1944</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ptosh.com/" target="top">Peter Tosh</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > (</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >Winston Hubert McIntosh</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >) was born in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, Jamaica - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thetalkingdrum.com/tosh.html" target="top">singer, musician</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >: homemade instruments: reggae with Bob Marley</span><br /><br /><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1948</span> - (Clyde) <a href="http://www.jacksonbrowne.com/" target="top">Jackson Browne</a> was born on a U.S. Army base in Heidelberg, West Germany - songwriter, singer: <i>Doctor My Eyes</i>, <i>Running on Empty</i>, <i>Somebody’s Baby</i>, <i>The Pretender</i>, <i>Lawyers in Love</i></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1967</b></span> - “And now...heeeeeeeeerrrree’s the Doctor!” Coming out of the NBC Tonight Show Orchestra to become musical director of <i>The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson</i>, <b><a href="http://www.pianodesk.com/oldpage/doc.htm" target="top">Doc Severinsen</a> replaced <a href="http://www.newyorkpops.org/html/skitch_henderson.html" target="top">Skitch Henderson</a></b> on this night. Doc became famous for an eccentric wardrobe, quick wit, great trumpet solos and fabulous charts. Tommy Newsome became Doc’s backup arranger for many of the tunes the band played. Later, Doc and the band would move to solo albums, group CDs and incredibly successful concert tours. Doc went on to play with various symphony orchestras and even became the owner of a custom trumpet company in the San Francisco Bay Area. </p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1973</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001636/" target="top">Priscilla Presley</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, was </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">divorced from <a href="http://rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=171" target="top">Elvis</a></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > -- in Santa Monica, CA. ‘Cilla’ got $1.5 million in cash, $4,200 per month in alimony, half interest in a $750,000 home plus about 5% interest in two of Elvis’ publishing companies.<br /><br /></span><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1973</span> - Speaking of riches, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Simon" target="top">Paul Simon</a> got a gold record this day for his hit, <i>Loves Me like a Rock</i>. The record was Simon’s first million-selling single as a solo artist. </p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1975</span> - John Lennon turned 35. To celebrate, Yoko Ono presented John with a newborn son, <a href="http://www.instantkarma.com/seanhistory.html" target="top">Sean Ono Lennon</a>. </p><p style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1979</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> - </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="http://www.styxworld.com/" target="top">Styx</a> released</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> what would become a megahit. </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><i>Babe</i></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> hit number one on December 8, 1979.</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1985</b></span> - A 2½-acre garden <b>memorial</b> was <b>dedicated to John Lennon by</b> his widow, <b>Yoko Ono</b>, this day. The memorial in New York City’s Central Park is named <a href="http://www.bagism.com/library/nyc-sf-dakota.html" target="top"><b>Strawberry Fields</b></a>.</p><p face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1993</b></span> - <a href="http://www.algonet.se/%7Ekenta/music/nirvana.html" target="top"><b>Nirvana’s</b></a> <b><i>In Utero</i></b> was the <b>#1</b> LP in U.S. The rest of the top five albums for the week: #2-<i>In Pieces</i>, Garth Brooks; #3-<i>Music Box</i>, Mariah Carey; #4-<i>Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell</i>, Meat Loaf; #5-<i>River of Dreams</i>, Billy Joel.</p><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 10</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b></b><br /><p style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1914</span> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_Joe_Hunter" target="top">Ivory Joe Hunter</a> was born in Kirbyville, Texas - singer, musician: piano: <i>Since I Met You Baby</i>, <i>I Almost Lost My Mind</i>, <i>I Need You So</i>; songwriter: <i>Ain’t That Loving You Baby</i>, <i>My Wish Come True</i>, <i>Blues at Sunrise</i>; died Nov 8, 1974</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1917</span> - <a href="http://www.monkinstitute.com/index11.html" target="top">Thelonious (Sphere) Monk</a> was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina - composer, jazz musician: piano: <i>Round Midnight</i>, <i>Misterioso</i>, <i>Straight No Chaser</i>, <i>Blue Monk</i>, <i>Epistrophy</i>; died Feb 17, 1982</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1946</span> - John Prine was born in Maywood, Illinois - <a href="http://www.jpshrine.org/" target="top">singer, songwriter</a>: <i>Sam Stone</i>; LPs: <i>Common Sense</i>, <i>Aimless Love</i></p><h2 class="r"></h2><p style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-size:100%;" >1954</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> - David Lee Roth was born in</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Bloomington, Indiana - <a href="http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Roth,_David_Lee/Biography/" target="top">singer</a>: group: <a href="http://www.davidleeroth.com/" target="top">Van Halen</a>: <i>Jump</i>, <i>Eat ’Em and Smile</i>; solo: <i>California Girls</i>, <i>Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody</i>, <i>Yankee Rose</i>, <i>Just Like Paradise</i></span></p><p> </p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1958</span> - <a href="http://www.tanyatucker.com/" target="top">Tanya Tucker</a> was born in Seminole, Texas - singer: <i>Delta Dawn</i>, <i>Lizzie and the Rainman</i>, <i>San Antonio Stroll</i>, <i>Here’s Some Love</i>, <i>Texas (When I Die)</i>, <i>Pecos Promenade</i>; in film: <i>Jeremiah Johnson</i></p><p><i></i></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1970</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.neildiamond.com/" target="top">Neil Diamond</a> reached</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > the </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">#1</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > spot on the pop music charts for the first time </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">with <a href="http://www.shanemacgowan.com/lyrics/rosie.shtml" target="top"><i>Cracklin’ Rosie</i></a></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. In 1972, Diamond would reach a similar pinnacle with </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Song Sung Blue</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1979</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - It was a big day for </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.fleetwoodmac.net/" target="top">Fleetwood Mac</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. They </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">received</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > a </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">star on</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > the </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Hollywood Walk of Fame</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >. It was also ‘Fleetwood Mac Day’ in Los Angeles, by proclamation of Mayor Tom Bradley. And the group’s new album, </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><i>Tusk</i></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, was </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">unveiled</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > at a record-company party that night. The double-record set took thirteen months to finish and cost over a million dollars.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >1983 - Chart Toppers</span><br /></b></span><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Total Eclipse of the Heart</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bonnietyler.com/" target="top">Bonnie Tyler</a><br /><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Making Love Out of Nothing at All</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.airsupplymusic.com/" target="top">Air Supply</a><br /><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">King of Pain</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/police/artist.jhtml" target="top">The Police</a><br /><img style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Don’t You Know How Much I Love You</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ronniemilsap.com/" target="top">Ronnie Milsap</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:verdana;" >1987</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > - </span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.davidcoverdale.com/" target="top">Whitesnake</a><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">’s <a href="http://www.80smusiclyrics.com/artists/whitesnake.htm" target="top"><i>Here I Go Again</i></a></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > was the </span><b style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">#1</b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > single in the U.S. The hit, from the album, </span><i style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Whitesnake</i><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >, was number one for one week.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 11</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"></b><br /><p face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1932</span> - <a href="http://www.dottiewest.net/" target="top">Dottie West</a> (Dorothy Marie Marsh) was born in Nashville, Tennessee<span style=""> </span>- <a href="http://members.tripod.com/%7EDottieWest/" target="top">Grammy Award-winning singer</a>: <i>Here Comes My Baby</i>, <i>Country Sunshine</i>, <i>Is this Me?</i>, <i>Would You Hold It Against Me</i>, <i>Paper Mansions</i>; [w/Don Gibson]: <i>Rings of Gold</i>, <i>There’s a Story Goin’ Round</i>; [w/Kenny Rogers]: <i>All I Ever Need is You</i>, <i>Every Time Two Fools Collide</i>, <i>What are We Doin’ in Love</i>; died Sep 4, 1991 [of injuries suffered in Aug 30, 1991 auto crash]</p><p face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1939</span> - One of the classics was recorded this day. <i>Body and Soul</i>, by jazz great <a href="http://www.redhotjazz.com/hawkins.html" target="top">Coleman Hawkins</a>, was waxed on Bluebird Records. It’s still around on CD compilations. </p><p face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1940</span> - <a href="http://www.glennmillerorchestra.com/" target="top">Glenn Miller</a> recorded <a href="http://www.nefkom.net/al-foster/m-titles.htm#m1" target="top"><i>Make Believe Ballroom Time</i></a> for Bluebird Records -- at the Victor studios in New York City. It would become the theme song for <i>Make Believe Ballroom</i> on WNEW, New York, with host Martin Block. Block created the aura of doing a ‘live’ radio program, complete with performers (on records) like Harry James or Frank Sinatra, from the ‘Crystal Studios’ at WNEW. His daily program was known to everyone who grew up in the NYC/NJ/Philadelphia area in the 1940s and 1950s. Miller had been so taken with the show’s concept that he actually paid for the <i>Make Believe Ballroom Time</i> recording session himself and hired the Modernaires to join in.</p><p face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1946</span> - Daryl Hall (Hohl) was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania<span style=""> </span>- <a href="http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Hall,_Daryl/index.html" target="top">singer</a>: group: <a href="http://www.iwc.pair.com/hall_oates/" target="top">Hall & Oates</a>: <i>She’s Gone</i>, <i>Sara Smile</i>, <i>Rich Girl</i>, <i>Kiss on My List</i>, <i>Private Eyes</i>, <i>You Make My Dreams</i>, <i>I Can’t Go for That</i>, <i>Did It in a Minute</i>, <i>Maneater</i></p><p face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"> </p><p face="verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);">1971</span> - <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0529310/" target="top">MC Lyte</a> (Lana Michele Moorer<span style="">)</span> was born in Brooklyn, New York - rapper: <i>Lyte as a Rock</i>, <i>Cha Cha Cha</i>, <i>Ruffneck</i>, <i>I Ain’t Having It</i>, <i>Cold Rock a Party</i>, <i>Cappucino</i>, <i>I Cram to Understand [Sam]</i></p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">1984 - Chart Toppers</span><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i>Let’s Go Crazy</i> - <a href="http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-p/prince_main.htm" target="top">Prince & The Revolution</a><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i>I Just Called to Say I Love You</i> - <a href="http://www.steviewonder.net/" target="top">Stevie Wonder</a><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i>Hard Habit to Break</i> - <a href="http://www.chicagotheband.com/" target="top">Chicago</a><br /><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /><i>Everyday</i> - <a href="http://music.yahoo.com/ar-260198---The-Oak-Ridge-Boys" target="top">The Oak Ridge Boys</a></p><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span><b><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">October Birthdays</span></span><br /><br /></b><span style="font-style: italic;">Melanie Louise, JonnaRose Turnbull, Gabi Tuschak</span>, Susie Drinkwine (1), Snoopy, Leon Rausch, Kelly Willis, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bruce Salmon</span>, Charles Attal (2), *Albert Collins, *Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham, Lewis Cowdry, Chris Gaffney, Tammy Sajak (3), Barbara K. (4), *B.W. Stevenson, Steve Miller, Helen Jean Hamlin, Farrell Kubena, Amanda Brown (5), Dino Lee, Jeanne Arquel, Leslie Travis (6), Dale Watson, <span style="font-style: italic;">James "Levi" Barnes</span> (7), *John Lennon, Gene Kurtz, Ponty Bone, Dub Maines (9), *Ivory Joe Hunter, Diunna Greenleaf, Darin Murphy, J'nette Ward (10), *Pete Drake, Frank Pugliese, Jon Langford, Allen Hill, Lisa Mathison,*Dale Watkins (11), Bob Schneider, Eve Monsees, Mike Musgrove (12), Todd Wolfson, Kevin Klauber (13), Natalie Maines, Chris Thomas [King], Johnny Goudie (14), Rod Moag, Sid King, Artly Snuff, Dave Mintz (15), Thierry LaCoz, Greg Marengi (16), Karen Poston, Kristi Holdgrafer (17), Chuck Berry, Lisa Timick (18), Wanda Jackson, Bobby Horton, Kristen Williamson (20), Maryann Price, Cheney Moore (21), *Bobby Fuller (22), Cheryl G. Smith, Cat Kirkwood (23), Jason Lindsay (24), *J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, *Walter Hyatt, Kevin Sekhani, Tina Boone, <span style="font-style: italic;">AmeyLu Muirhead Weas</span> (25), Valerie Shields, Lisa Antonini (26), Gretchen Harries Graham (28), Brad Newton (29), Bobby Morris, Tracy Gossard (30), Kinky Friedman, Sumter Bruton, Calvin Russell, Dan Rather, Sue Zola [The Glitter Art Diva] (31)<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">October Memorials (date of death)</span><br /></b><br />Janis Joplin (10/4/70), Gene Vincent (10/12/71), Rosa Parks (10/24/05)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">italic</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> = Continental Club staff (past & present)</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><b><br /><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;" >Notable Obituaries - October 2007</span></span><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span></b></b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;" >Gary Primich, b. 4/20/1958 - d. 9/23/2007</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></span></span><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></b></b><br /><p><span style="font-size:78%;">W</span>orld class harmonica player Gary Primich died Sunday, September 23, 2007 in Austin, Texas. He was 49. He first picked up a harmonica as a child after hearing Mr. Zip play the theme song introducing the use of zip codes in the U.S. Raised in northwestern Indiana, near the Windy City, Primich cut his teeth on the sounds of Chicago style blues. As soon as he was old enough to sneak into the clubs, he was invited to sit in with blues bands performing at the legendary night spots and juke joints that dot the Chicago landscape. Primich continued to hone his craft performing at Chicago’s historic Maxwell Street open air market where many of America’s greatest blues artists got their start. By the early 80’s he had left the Midwest and headed for Austin, Texas where he became an integral part of the local music scene. </p> <p><span style="font-size:78%;">H</span>is no nonsense approach to music and non-stop touring won him legions of fans across North America and Europe. Never content to just stand still, Primich was continually taking his music someplace different. He expanded the perceived limitations of his instrument and constantly forged into new and very cool terrain. Throughout his career he released nine albums, wrote dozens of great songs, and lent his talents to recordings by many other artists. He was also a generous and talented mentor. Over the years he taught many aspiring harmonica players in workshops across the country. Gary shared a love of animals with his wife Tina. </p> <p><span style="font-size:78%;">H</span>e is survived by his father, Jack, and three siblings, Darsha, Tracy and John Brent along with their spouses and children. He is also survived by Tina and their nine beloved animals, Britches, Ruby, Skeeter, Trucker, Ringo, Lefty, Katy, Hattie, and Carly. He will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Oak Hill House, The SIMS Foundation or The Animal Trustees of Austin. A memorial service will be held on October 28, 2007. Further details will be announced as available. </p>In lieu of flowers, donations to any of Gary's favorite organizations would be greatly appreciated: <p><strong><a href="http://www.oakhillsoberliving.com/" target="_blank">The Oak Hill House</a></strong><br /> <br /> <strong><a href="http://www.simsfoundation.org/donate-online.html" target="_blank">The SIMS Foundation</a></strong> Please click the "Make a Donation" button which will take you to the SIMS Foundation PayPal donation link. Or, you may send a check or money order to: The SIMS Foundation, PO Box 2152, Austin, TX 78768-2152.<br /> <strong><br /> <a href="http://www.animaltrustees.org/donations.html" target="_blank">Animal Trustees of Austin</a></strong><br /> <br /> Thank you again for keeping the family in your thoughts and hearts.</p><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"></span></b></b><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana;"><b> </b></p><b style="font-family:verdana;"> </b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>*****</b></span><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">A Fusion of Art, Jazz and Cocktails<br /><br />1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704<br /><br />Two doors up from The Continental Club<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #5.1 ...... Austin TX ...... October 4, 2007</span></span><span><br /></span></b><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~DTWeekend.com</span><br /><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>***</b></span></span><b><b><span><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Art</span><br /><br /></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.</span><br /><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>***</b></span><b><br /></b></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September 6 -September 30</span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">: </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.williamkstidham.com/"><span>William K. Stidham</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> came to painting after a bruising experience in trying to get his contemporary fiction novel published. Having spent 4 years in writing, editing, choosing an agent,more editing, then shopping publishing houses and hitting a dead end... William decided to pick up a watercolor kit from the local Walgreen's in order to do something different with his creative energy...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The initial paintings came out better than expected and offered encouragement. Not having a formal education in art, he looks at this as a gift. "The only bad habits I have are my own. Watercolors can never be mastered and God is in the perceived mistakes that eventually become a new extension of who I am and where I am going. The so called mistakes end up becoming a new direction."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">William K. Stidham has had shows in many cities including: Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta, Corpus Christi and Queretaro, Mexico. He has been featured in the Austin American Statesman, radio station in Austin, ME TV, magazines and a Coors Light beer commercial. His work also graces The Vineyard wine labels. He currently resides in Austin TX.</span></b></span><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Music</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Mondays in </span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">October</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson"><span>Son Y No Son</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesdays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">October</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/"><span>The Ephraim Owens Experience</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><br /></span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesdays in October @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends"><span>Trube, Farrell & Sniz</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night.<br /><br /></span></span></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursdays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">October</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span>Paris 49</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49 </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">is off for part of October, and</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Trio Gallerio</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">will fill in on 10/4 & 10/18.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">will fill in on </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10/11 & on 10/25 if Paris 49 isn't back yet.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">October</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span>Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse. </span><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">in partnership with</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">will present</span></span></b><span style="font-family:verdana;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Lit Smackdown: Fiction vs. Nonfiction.</span> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Which is better: fiction or nonfiction? We jest, but the question isn't that funny to publishers - it's getting harder and harder to sell new fiction while books based in reality draw more and more attention from readers and reviewers. American Short Fiction, the Festival, and the Continental Club are hosting a faceoff between some of the country's most exciting young talent - writers we've divided into two camps, fiction and nonfiction, even though most of them have dabbled in both forms. On the nonfiction team, we've got George Saunders, Emily Rapp, Vendela Vida, and Andrew Helfer; playing for the fiction team are Maxine Swann, Wesley Stace, Eric Martin, and Amanda Eyre Ward. Emcee for the night is humorist Owen Egerton, the author of the story collection How Best to Avoid Dying and the novel Marshall Hollenzer Is Driving. He is also the co-creator of "The Sinus Show." The event is open and free to the public but seating is limited. The authors' books will be for sale and a full bar is available.</span><br /><br /><p style="line-height: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: rgb(78, 92, 92);font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(78, 92, 92);font-family:Verdana;font-size:7;" ></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***********************************************************************<br /><br /></span></b></b><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston<br /><br />3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #5.1 ...... Houston TX ...... October 4, 2007</span></span><span><br /></span></b><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Priceline.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span><b><span><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br /></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at Tacos A Go-Go, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, Sigs Lagoon, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!</span><br /><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana;"><span><b>***<br /></b></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:verdana;" ><b><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our MySpace Blog, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></b></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana;"><span><b>***<br /></b></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:verdana;" ><b><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at Sig's Lagoon, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,</b></span><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span></b></b><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana;"><b><b><span>***<br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/4 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.undergroundtownship.com/">Graham Wilkinson & The Underground Township</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 10/5 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mandosaenz.com/">Mando Saenz</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">@ 11:30pm, and <a href="http://www.katiestuckey.com/">Katie Stuckey</a> @ 10!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 10/6 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">WANDA JACKSON Birthday Bash!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wandajackson.com/">Wanda Jackson</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">@ 11, and</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theoctanes.com/">The Octanes</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">@ 9:30! Doors open at 8pm</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wanda Jackson "Let's Have A Party":</span></b></b><br /><b style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fiICvrwnLsU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fiICvrwnLsU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span></b></b><br /><b face="verdana"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span></span></span></b></b> </div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span></b></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b face="verdana"><b></b></b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b></b><br /><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b face="verdana"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesday 10/10 @ 9</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Eric Tucker's Wicked Wednesdays</a> </span></span></b></b><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">w/</span></span></span><b face="verdana"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/spoiledroyals">Spoiled Royals</a>, Whiskey Boat, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/johnnyfalstaff">Johnny Falstaff</a></span></span></b></b><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, and </span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Dolly Rockers</span></span></span><b face="verdana"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">!<br /><br /></span></span></b></b><b face="verdana"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/11 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- <a href="http://www.amplifiedheat.com/">Amplified Heat</a><br /><br /></span></b></b><b face="verdana"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 10/12 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">@ 10 - <a href="http://www.discoexpressions.com/">Disco Expressions</a></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Saturday 10/6 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- <a href="http://www.thecrazykings.com/">Chadd Thomas & The Crazy Kings</a> @ 12, PLUS</span></b></b><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.charlielouvinbros.com/">CHARLIE LOUVIN</a> (of The Louvin Brothers) @ 10pm! Doors open at 8pm.<br /></span></span><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span></b></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></b></b></div><b face="verdana"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Monday</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 8</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The beautiful Tango music of pianist</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">begins at 8:00 p.m. and </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><b face="verdana"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Tuesday 9:00</span> </span>- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00</span> </span>- </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Through September <span style="font-weight: bold;">Papa Sloan's Country</span> will play all your favorite country and western hits! They'll be taking requests and keeping them dancing. Always entertaining! $1 Lone Stars till 8pm so come early and stay a while.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">FREE! </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/beetleband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEETLE</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30 No Cover</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/"><span>Molly and the Ringwalds</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:verdana;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br />3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br />Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI #5.1 ...... Houston TX ...... October 4, 2007</span><br /><br /></span></b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the décor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Houston.com</span><br /></span><b><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...<br /></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday 10/5</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paulbeebe.net/">Paul Beebe</a></span> </b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br />***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Sunday</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big E</span></span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotclubofhouston"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span></a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">! Doors open @ 8, No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Umbrella Man</span></a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana;"><b><b>***<br /></b></b></div><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: verdana;"><span><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:verdana;" ><b>Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,</b></span><b style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a></span></b></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-47408103664219391622007-09-26T22:36:00.000-05:002007-10-25T14:38:27.220-05:00Continental Confidential 9/27/07<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Continental Confidential</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Revealing the facts and naming the names"</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">***</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Rockin' South Austin since 1957<br /><br />1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #4.4 ...... Austin TX ...... September 27, 2007</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~CitySearch.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Dianne's Dish<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Hello everyone!<span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">John Mayer</span> & </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday Night Lights' star </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Minka Kelly</span> were in the Gallery on Saturday night. I'm not sure if they made it into the Club or not, but I know they were spotted on the sidewalk out front. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Norah Jones</span> was in the Club on Sunday for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale</span>. Word has it that she's scouting around town for a new sound, a new direction, for herself. A classic country Norah? With a voice like that anything is possible...<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***<br /></span></span> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">It was a great night for her to catch <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale</span>, even with Redd & Earl gone. Guitarist & vocalist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joe Manuel</span> joined the band for the night, as did steel-player extraordinaire, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cindy Cashdollar</span>. </span></span>Joe and his brother <span style="font-weight: bold;">Abe</span> were members of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Merle Haggard's Strangers</span> and are, of course, friends of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span>'s. Joe & Abe were also once part of Cajun great <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jimmy C. Newman</span>'s band and they were regulars at Opryland. Joe is an amazing singer & guitarist and he made me almost not miss Redd. I said <span style="font-style: italic;">almost</span>, okay?<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Over ACL weekend <span style="font-weight: bold;">Drew Barrymore</span> just about moved in to the pool room. She & her paramour <span style="font-weight: bold;">Justin Long</span> (Dodgeball, the "Mac Guy") were playing pool and canoodling. Their buddy <span style="font-weight: bold;">Eric Szmanda</span> (Greg Sanders, CSI) and a slew of pretty girls were with them all weekend. Drew, Justin & Eric charmed everyone, but especially <span style="font-weight: bold;">Clara</span>. Her family's favorite movie is <span style="font-style: italic;">Dodgeball</span>, and her </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">daughter's birthday was coming up, so the celebrities happily signed a poster for her to give <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alexis</span>. Eric even added his own message for Alexis to "listen to your Mama." Sweet.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Continental favorite <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bettye LaVette</span>'s latest CD, <span style="font-style: italic;">Scene of the Crime</span>, produced by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Patterson Hood</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Drive By Truckers</span> has received a 4.5 star <a href="http://wm09.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3nfexzygldje%7ET1">review</a> from AllMusic.com! "</span></span><i style="font-style: italic;">Scene of the Crime</i><span style="font-style: italic;">... was the album she was born to make. It gets better with each listen, and stands so far outside the realm of anything her better-known peers are doing today that it's almost scary. They are not even in her league - any of them. And while one can only hope she makes records for a long time to come (she's in her early sixties and in fantastic health), if she never made another one, listeners would have the ultimate gift here.</span>" ~by Thom Jurek, <a href="http://wm09.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3nfexzygldje%7ET1">AllMusic.com</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;">***<br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >The Continental Clubs Austin & Houston and The Continental Club Gallery are all on MySpace! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, the address for Houston is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > Won't you be our "Friend"?</span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;">***<br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Are you a customer with questions about upcoming show times, tickets, cover charge etc.? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. PR in Austin: Dianne, </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. Booking & PR in Houston: </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >.</span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;">***<br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'.... </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Continental Service Club - <a href="http://www.healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org/">Health Alliance for Austin Musicians</a> (</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >HAAM)</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Help keep the Live Music Capital of the World healthy! Join Austin businesses as they give back to musicians by supporting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). ME Television and Charity Partners of Austin are hosting a Telethon fundraiser with all-day programming on Channel 15. Donations to the telethon will be matched up to $10,000. All donors will be eligible for a drawing for an amazing list of prizes including Dell computers, prizes from HAAM sponsors, signed CDs and posters from Austin bands and lots more! A complete list of participating businesses is below. </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The mission of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is to provide access to affordable health care for Austin's low income, uninsured musicians, focusing on prevention and wellness.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World," yet many professional working musicians are self-employed and rarely have access to health insurance. Without insurance, they can't afford preventive health care, including primary medical care, basic dental services and mental health counseling.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><strong>HAAM Services Include:</strong></p> <ul style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><li>Mental Health counseling provided by <a href="http://www.simsfoundation.org/">SIMS Foundation</a>. </li><li>Primary Health Care provided by <a href="http://www.seton.net/">Seton Healthcare Network</a>. </li><li>Dental Care services provided by St. <a href="http://www.sdchf.org/">David's Community Health Foundation Leadership</a>.</li></ul> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> "Music is a defining characteristic of our great city, and it is a disproportionate reason why Austin consistently ranks at the top of great places in North America to live, work and play. HAAM is a sound investment in Austin's economy, with more than 8,000 musicians in the city contributing over $1 billion to our local economy each year. That billion dollars in economic activity produces $25 million in local tax revenue - a very, very important economic engine. In order to keep those musicians contributing to our economy and to our quality of life, we need and want them to stay healthy." - Austin Mayor Will Wynn</p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The music industry is an important contributor to Austin's economy:</p> <ul style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><li>Nearly $1 billion in economic activity, more than $25 million in local tax revenue each year. </li><li>It provides 11,200 jobs. </li><li>Austin has more than 8,000 musicians. </li><li>Millions of dollars added to the city's economy and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world brought annually by Austin City Limits Music Festival and South By Southwest Music & Media Conference. </li><li>Source: Texas Perspectives, City of Austin, 2004</li></ul><p style="text-align: left; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50"><span class="texthdr2 style3">Presenting Sponsor:</span> Whole Foods Market<br /><br /><span class="texthdr2 style3">Underwriters:</span> Sony Online Entertainment Austin, Time Warner Cable-Central Texas and Charity Partners of Austin; and partners Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, GSD&M’s Idea City, Gibson Musical Instruments, Wal-Mart, ME Television, and Eli Lilly and Company.<br /><br /><span class="texthdr2 style3">Supporting sponsors:</span> HPI, Amli on Second, Cencor Urban, Thundercloud Subs (23 outlets), KVET, Waterloo Records & Video, Waterloo Ice House (all locations), Austin Java, Uncle Billy’s, Little Woodrow’s, Frost Bank, and Delaware North Companies, which operates 19 venues at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: The Salt Lick Bar-B-Q and Taco Bar, Mangia Pizza, Matt’s El Rancho, Schlotzsky’s Deli, Austin Java Airport Cafe and Coffee House, Highland Lakes Bar (The Main Stage), Earl Campbell’s Sports Bar, Lefty’s on 6th Street Bar and Grille, The Longhorns Store, The Austin Chronicle News, Book People, Austin City Limits, Waterloo Records & Video, Gadgets To Go, Texas Wild Flower and Bluebonnets, Texas Sports Unlimited, Everything Texas, Li’l Texans, and Down on 6th Street.<br />Others are The Continental Club, Sweetish Hill Bakery, Book People, Therapy, Antone’s, Spark’s Cards &;; Gifts, Ruby’s BBQ, Austin Visitors Center, Longhorn Collision Center, Strait Music Company, Guero’s Taco Bar, Threadgill’s World Headquarters, Patsy’s Cowgirl Cafe, Hotel San Jose, Jo’s Coffee Shop, By George, Zanzibar, Mecca Gym and Spa, Blue Star Cafeteria, Mariposas Spanish School, Artz Rib House, Sam’s Town Point, Allandale Painters Supply, Bird's Barbershop, Iguana Grill, Room 710, Wyndham Garden Hotel, Flipnotics Coffeespace Cafe, El Interior, Gallery Lombardi, Las Manitas, Ranch 616, Bess, Cafe Josie, Cheapo Disc, Eclectic, El Sol Y La Luna, Mars, Stubb’s BBQ, Shoal Creek Saloon, Irie Bean Coffee Bar, BD Riley’s, Magnolia Cafe, Lost in Austin Productions, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Daily Grill, Blind Pig, Shakespeare’s, Evangeline Cafe, The Belmont, Red Fez, Cirrus Logic, Hill’s Cafe, Antone’s Record Shop, and The Melting Pot.</p><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b><p></p><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >SoundBites - Austin</span><span style=""><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Happy Hour</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Monday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span><span style="" b=""> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, </span><b><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will be off for part of October, and </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a></span></b><span sty=""><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65"> will fill in for them on 10/1, 10/15 & 10/22.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65"><br /><br /></span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday HH @ 6:30. $5</span></span><span style=""> </span></b><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_67">-</span><b><span style="" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_67"> </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet Casper</span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (<span style="font-weight: bold;">David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Brotherton</span> & more)</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >we h</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >ave a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 10/16 when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.leroibrothers.com/">The LeRoi Brothers</a> play and 10/30 ($10) when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.toniprice.com/">Toni Price</a> returns for a HippieWeen Party!</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span></span></b><span sty=""> -</span><b><span sty=""> </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elanajames.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >takes over the Happy Hour spot from 8/15-9/12! "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Rolling Stone, Australia.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://combomahalo.com/">Combo Mahalo</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" error="" id="SPELLING_ERROR_75"> will fill in for Elana on 9/26.</span><span><br /></span></span></b><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br />Thursday HH, @ 6:30pm. $5</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://themothertruckers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mother Truckers</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Except when </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.mariomatteoli.com/">Mario Matteoli</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> fills in on 9/20 & 9/27, no cover.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday HH, @ 6:30pm. No cover</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blues Specialists</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members Erbie Bowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards. (Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday Matinee, @ 3pm. No cover</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying he has on his T-shirt.</span></b><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></b></b><br /></div><b><b> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >NightTime Residencies</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Sunday night @ 10. $6 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.heybale.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale!</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the Heybale Orchestra w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Eric Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Monday nights @ 10. $5 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday nights @ 10. $5 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with </span><b><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Strut</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! Members are: Bobby Perkins - bass (Carolyn Wonderland, Larry, Topaz), Neil Pederson - keys (Extreme Heat, Papa Mali, Topaz), Michael Hale - drums, M.C. (Patrice Pike, Afrofreque, Dirty Wormz), Ron Sio - guitar (MeterMen, Topaz). "Some greasy fried chicken with the gizzards on the side and some bad hot sauce. And in this case - it definitely tastes like Chicken!"</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Wednesday nights @ 10:30, 12:00. $7 </span>- </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist </span><b><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://jondeegraham/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jon Dee Graham</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. Jon Dee is gone for a couple of months, but we've got some terrific fill-ins for him! </span><b><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers.</span> </span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Except 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 & 10/17: </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch & The House Band</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">@ 10,</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12; 9/24: </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/bukkaallen"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bukka Allen</span></a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> release party @ 10,</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b><b> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Best of the Rest</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Thursday September 27 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brentpalmer.net/">Brent Palmer</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >is "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">a promising artist writing heart-melting tender songs, perfect for lovers' mix-tapes or choruses at the Apocalypse. Like a character in a Walker Percy novel, Palmer acts as an observer, retelling his encounters through sweet and sad refrains. One may find Brent singing about end times, hangovers and daggers then suddenly in the next verse, lust, longing and fist kisses.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >" ~<a href="http://www.brentpalmer.net/">BrentPalmer.net</a>. </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:78%;" ><strong> </strong></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Psychedelic/Ambient/Southern Rockers</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thesummerwardrobe">The Summer Wardrobe</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">recall more pop/rock acts, such as Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers ("Ned Kelly") and Dwight Twilley ("Sparkle and Fade"), in their allegiance to jangle pop. Later on, things get more exploratory ... achieving an effect akin to what the New Riders of the Purple Sage might sound like if they actually tried to play like the Grateful Dead ... Four Stars. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><i style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gepzefbk5gf5">Allmusic</a></i><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >The melodic Indie rockers </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youngmondgrand.com/">Youngmond Grand</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > will close out the show. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Trafficking in dancey, synthed-out indie pop and sumptuous sing-alongs, the classy quintet is plenty deserving of a surrogate scene.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Richard Gintowt, Pitch.com</span><b><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Friday September 28 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.patriciavonne.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Patricia Vonne</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >is celebrating the release of her latest CD, <span style="font-style: italic;">Firebird</span>, with this big bash!</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">A Tex-Mex spitfire with a rock 'n' roll heart, this San Antonio native plays a border-crossing, bilingual mix of flamenco flamboyance and down -in-the-mud exuberance that's a Lone Star original.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~John T. Davis, </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.statesman.com/">Austin American Statesman</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Michael Ramos</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">' </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/charangacakewalk"> Charanga Cakewalk</a> is firmly rooted in the Latin/Lounge vein. Charanga Cakewalk released a </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">terrific album in 2006, </span><i style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chicano Zen,</i><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> that features Lila Downs, Patty Griffin, Ruben Ramos, Martha Gonzalez, and David Garza. “</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The collaborations on the album weren’t really on purpose, but it’s symbolic that it fell into place, given the album’s theme,</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">” says Ramos. “</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">We are all one people, no matter what you believe in… Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and when you examine each faith at its core, we all want the same thing.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">” </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chicano Zen</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> is simply the American dream cumbia-fied.</span><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 29, @ 10:00, 12:00. $10</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >This is a dream double-bill! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jamesslimhand.com/">James Hand</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">has always been drawn to 'the dark side of things. Sometimes I think I've been living it since before I was born.' "The old-fashioned songs Hand writes and sings - about heartache, hard luck, and hard-won redemption - certainly sound as if they were written before he was born. They're all his, but you'd swear you can hear Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, and George Jones knocking around the lonely barrooms and locked back doors inside Hand's mournful music.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >" ~</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Mary Huhn, </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/08032007/entertainment/music/slim_lends_a_hand_music_mary_huhn.htm" target="_blank">New York Post</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/">Dale Watson</a> is iconic in Austin, and should be everywhere. Press like the following, proves that there are plenty of true believers out there. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Believe me: when Dale Watson sings something, it stays sung...it's kinda difficult to argue with a man who sounds like God.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.popmatters.com/">PopMatters.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">...themes of personal angst, honor and redemption are what makes Watson's brand of country such a gratifying experience.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.countrystandardtime.com/">Country Standard Time</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><em></em></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Dale Watson writes songs that wouldn't sound out of place on one of Johnny Cash's best albums - songs that will endure...addressing matters of life and death, truth and justice, loss and longing in a voice that rings - make that, rumbles - with conviction.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/">The Washington Post</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">At turns philosophical, playful, fatalistic and scarred, Watson is as country as country can be, no matter what he's calling his music now.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.nodepression.net/">No Depression</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><strong></strong></span></span><br /><br /></b></b><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Thursday October 4 @ 10:00, 11:15, 12:30. $7 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blackwatergospel.com/">Black Water Gospel</a>. </span></b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;">The name may say “gospel,” but this is no gospel band. Instead, Black Water Gospel belongs to the church of nonconforming rockers. Fellow parishioners Pearl Jam, the Old 97s, Jeff Buckley, the Drive-By Truckers, and Lucinda Williams influence Black Water Gospel’s progressive alt rock and alt country fusion.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" > </span><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/deguelloloco">Deguello</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >sounds like Little Richard fronting the Ramones. Nick Curran, Ronnie James and Damien Llanes are the core members. Wonder where the name came from? </span>The word <i>deguello</i> signifies the act of beheading or throat-cutting, and in Spanish history became associated with the battle music, which, in different versions, meant complete destruction of the enemy without mercy.<span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > Uh huh. It all makes sense now, doesn't it? Apparently today is "Dictionary Day" at the ol' Confidential... </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thejunglerockers">The Jungle Rockers</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >: </span>jun•gle rock•ers 1: a thick, tangled mass of dark, hot, pulsing, tropical, panty-peelin’, hip-grindin’, high-rollin’, body-movin’, down-at-the-crossroads-soul-sellin’ garage rockabilly rhythm and blues ear candy for the hot, soft, and sweet 2: your new favorite band to rock your socks off in the ruthless struggle for survival.<b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Friday October 5 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- </span> There are great singers and there are great entertainers: <b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wandajackson.com/">Wanda Jackson</a> </span></b>is both, and her shows are energy packed. On one tour in France she was billed as "Hurrican Wanda" and she did not disappoint them. "Fujiyama Mama" was the #1 song in Japan for six months. Wanda has been nominated for the Grammy Award twice as the best performing female singer, inducted into the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, the International Hall of Fame, the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and has been awarded the Oklahoma Native Daughter Award. Wanda has been on the final ballot for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (although she has yet to be chosen for induction!), and has been honored with the country’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts with a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship. <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >"Jackson was the first to bring a woman's intuition into the boys' club of early rock N roll." ~RollingStone.com</span>. A New York City Production firm, KPI, and an independent film producer from L A, Joanne Fish, have followed Wanda and her husband Wendell Goodman from Hollywood to Helsinki.They have filmed her concerts, recording sessions, traveling, and interviewing a great number of people, fans, and Stars for a Feature Length, HD Documentary. The Smithsonian sponsored <span style="font-style: italic;">The Nice Lady With A Nasty Voice</span> and it is to be aired on the Smithsonian channel in the future. <b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday October 6, @ 10:00, 11:30. $15</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rhapsody.com/teiscodelrey/more.html">Teisco del Rey</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >plays g</span>uitar "<span style="font-style: italic;">instrumentals that are part Surf, part greasy R&B, part 1960s punk, part B-movie hot rod anthems "- and all trashy fun. This Austin guitarist and instrumental music visionary takes his name from a particularly cheesy brand of budget electric guitar. He surrounds himself with some of the best Roots music players in town and proceeds to tear his way through a primer of two-fisted instrumentals.</span>" ~Rhapsody.com <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://myspace.com/doylebramhall1">Doyle Bramhall</a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > celebrates the release of <span style="font-style: italic;">Is It News</span> w/special guests </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://www.planetcasper.com/">Casper Rawls</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/curranrock">Nick Curran</a>, and <a href="http://www.puremusic.com/adcock.html">C.C. Adcock</a>.</span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span class="text">Texas music has never had a better friend than Doyle Bramhall. From his early days in Dallas bands to writing classics like "Wall of Denial" and "House Is Rockin'" with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bramhall's legendary vocals and songs expand the reach of modern blues. <em>Is It News</em> is the album he's been waiting to make his whole life. With the best Texas guitarslingers, a dozen new originals and a voice for the ages, Doyle Bramhall brings it all home on <em>Is It News</em>. Produced by C.C. Adcock and Doyle Bramhall.</span></b><b><b><br /><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b>***</b></b><br /></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Coming.... </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Sunday 10/7, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.... Monday 10/8, $5: Sunny Sweeney, Mark Jungers & The Mules release party @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Django's Moustache @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/9, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/10, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/11, $7: Seth Walker all night! @ 10, Happy Hour, no cover: Mario Matteoli @ 6:30.... Friday 10/12, $10: Texas Sapphires, Eleven Hundred Springs @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/13, $10: Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears, T. Tex Edwards, American Graveyard @ 10; Matinee, no cover: TBA @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/14, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Monday 10/15, $5: *Blue Mother Tupelo*, *Scott Nolan* @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Django's Moustache @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/16, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/17, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/18, $7: O:A, Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, Zapata! @ 10, Happy Hour, no cover: Mario Matteoli @ 6:30.... Friday 10/19, $10: Swamp Dogg, Larry Lange & his Lonely Knights @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/20, $10: Brothers & Sisters, The Back, Katy Mae @ 9:30; Matinee, no cover: TBA @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/21, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Music History 101<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span>September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">27</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1938 </span></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">-</span> </span>Clarinet virtuoso </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artie Shaw</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> recorded the song that would become his theme song. "Nightmare" was waxed on the Bluebird Jazz label.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1938</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> - </span>"Thanks for the Memory" was heard for the first time on </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Bob Hope Show</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> -- on the NBC Red radio network. Who was the bandleader? If you said </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Les Brown</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, you’d be ... wrong. It was </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Skinnay Ennis</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> accompanying ol’ ski nose at the time.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1943</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> - </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Randy Bachman</span> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">of </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;"><span>Bachman-Turner Overdrive</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> was born: "Let It Ride," "Takin’ Care of Business," "You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet," "Roll on Down the Highway"; <span>The Guess Who</span>: "Shakin’ All Over," "These Eyes," "Laughing," "No Time," "American Woman," "No Sugar Tonight.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1947 </span></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">-</span> </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meat Loaf</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> (Michael [Marvin] Lee Aday) was born in Dallas TX: "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"; actor: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Americathon, Roadie.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1958</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> - </span>Singer </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shaun Cassidy</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> was born: "Da Doo Ron Ron," "That’s Rock ’n’ Roll," "Hey Deanie," "Do You Believe in Magic"; actor: The Hardy Boys Mysteries, Breaking Away, General Hospital, Blood Brothers; son of </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Jack Cassidy & Shirley Jones</span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">; half-brother of </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">David Cassidy.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1962</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> - </span>Detroit secretary </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Martha Reeves</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> cut a side with a group called </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Vandellas</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> and the result was "I’ll Have to Let Him Go." Soon thereafter, the hits of</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Martha and The Vandellas</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> just kept on comin’.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1962</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> - </span>After a concert that featured folk music at Carnegie Hall, The New York Times gave a glowing review in a story about “<span>Bob Dylan</span>: A Distinctive Folk Song Stylist.”</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1968 - </span></span></b><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Jackson 5</span> </span>open a Gary, Indiana concert for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stevie Wonder</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gladys Knight</span> (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gladys, not Diana Ross</span>, tips off Motown Records to sign them)<b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1975</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> - </span>"I'm Sorry" by </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">John Denver</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1984</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> - </span>Songwriter, singer </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avril Lavigne</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> was born: "Complicated," "I’m With You," "Losing Grip," "Sk8er Boi," "Nobody’s Fool," "Anything But Ordinary."</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1986</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> -</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lionel Richie</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">’s <span style="font-style: italic;">Dancing on the Ceiling</span> was the #1 U.S. LP. The tracks: "Dancing on the Ceiling," "Se La," "Ballerina Girl, " "Say You, Say Me." <span style="font-style: italic;">Dancing on the Ceiling</span> was the number one album for two weeks.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1997 </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">- </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chart Toppers: "</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Honey" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mariah Carey</span>; "4 Seasons of Loneliness" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Boyz II Men</span>; "How Do I Live" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">LeAnn Rimes</span>; "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diamond Rio</span>.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">September 28</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b><br />1939</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Ben%20E%20King.html" target="top"><b>Ben E. King</b></a> </b>(Benjamin Earl Nelson) of <span>The Drifters</span> was born: "There Goes My Baby," "Save the Last Dance for Me"; solo: "Spanish Harlem," "Stand by Me," "Supernatural Thing Part 1"<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><b>1953</b></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></b><span style="font-family:georgia;">- </span><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Johnny Horton</span></b> marries <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hank Williams</span></b>' widow, <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Billie Jean</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><b>1958</b></span></b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">- </span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">"It's All in the Game" by </span></span></span><b style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><a style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;" href="http://datadragon.com/cgi-bin/detail.pl?m=Tommy%20Edwards&t=p">Tommy Edwards</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >topped the charts and stayed there for 6 weeks.</span> </span></span><b><br /></b></b><p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1962 </b></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>- Chart Toppers</b></span><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Sherry</i> - <b><a href="http://www.frankievalli.com/" target="top">The 4 Seasons</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Ramblin’ Rose</i> - <b><a href="http://www.nat-king-cole.org/" target="top">Nat King Cole</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Green Onions</i> - <b><a href="http://www.bookert.com/main/index.html" target="top">Booker T. & The MG’s</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Devil Woman</i> - <b><a href="http://www.martyrobbins.com/" target="top">Marty Robbins</a></b></b></p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1968</b></span></b> - <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The </span><b>Beatles</b></b> rode the nearly seven-minute-long <a href="http://www.lennon.net/memorabilia/heyjude.shtml" target="top"><i>Hey Jude</i></a> to the top of the charts for a nine week-run starting this day. Talk about your microgroove recording! Copies of this Apple release were shipped by the dozen to radio stations because the platters wore out after just a few plays.<b><br /></b></b><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1975</b></span> </b>- Nashville singer <b><a href="http://www.mandybarnett.com/bio.asp" target="top"><b>Mandy Barnett</b></a> </b>was born: "Maybe," "Now That's All Right With Me," "Rainy Days," "I’ve Got a Right to Cry"</b></p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1991</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://www.garthbrooks.com/" target="top"><b>Garth Brooks</b></a> </b>big ol’ black hat and all, hit number one with his album <a href="http://www.musicfanclubs.org/garthoholic/albums/rw-album.html" target="top"><i>Ropin’ the Wind</i></a>. He was the first country artist to debut an album at #1 on both the <i>Billboard</i> album chart and country album chart.<b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">29</span></span></span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1907</b></span></b> - (Orvon) <b><a href="http://www.autry.com/" target="top"><b>Gene Autry,</b></a> </b>‘The Singing Cowboy’ was born: 100+ cowboy westerns; singer: <i>"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer</i>," "<i>That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine</i>," "<i>The Death of Mother Jones</i>," "<i>You are My Sunshine</i>," "<i>Mexicali Rose</i>," "<i>Back in the Saddle Again</i>"; owner: California Angels, Golden West Broadcasting; CMA Hall of Famer; only person to have 5 Hollywood Walk of Fame stars [film, radio, TV, stage, records]; died Oct 2, 1998<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1935</b></span></b> - <b><a href="http://www.jerryleelewis.com/" target="top"><b>Jerry Lee Lewis</b></a> </b>"the Killer" was born: <a href="http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/jerry-lee-lewis" target="top">Rock and Roll Hall of Famer</a> [1986]: "<i>Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On</i>," "<i>Great Balls of Fire</i>," <i>"Breathless</i>"; cousin of singer <b>Mickey Gilley</b>, and evangelist <b>Jimmy Swaggart<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1947</b></span> </b>- <b><b><a href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Dizzy%20Gillespie.html" target="top">Dizzy Gillespie</a> </b></b>presented his first Carnegie Hall concert in New York, adding a sophisticated jazz touch to the famous concert emporium. Diz would become one of the jazz greats of all time. His trademark: Two cheeks pushed out until it looked like his face would explode. But, as the hepcats said, “Man, that guy can blow!”<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1959</b></span> </b>- <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Little Anthony & the Imperials</span> </b>record "Shimmy Shimmy Koko Bop" (Anthony is quoted as saying the song is "stupid")<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1963</b></span></b> - <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rolling Stones</span> </b>begin their first tour, supporting the <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Everly Brothers</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Little Richard</span> </b>and <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bo Diddley</span></b> in England<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1976</b></span> </b>- <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jerry Lee Lewis</span></b> accidentally shoots his bass player - twice - while celebrating his birthday<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1981 - Chart Toppers </b></span><i><br /></i><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Endless Love</i> - <b><a href="http://www.diana-web.com/" target="top">Diana Ross</a> & <a href="http://music.yahoo.com/ar-262442---Lionel-Richie" target="top">Lionel Richie</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Queen of Hearts</i> - <b><a href="http://www.juicenewton.com/" target="top">Juice Newton</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around</i> - <b><a href="http://www.nicksfix.com/" target="top">Stevie Nicks</a> & <a href="http://tompetty.warnerreprise.com/" target="top">Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers</a><br /></b><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /><i>Tight Fittin’ Jeans</i> -<b> <a href="http://conwaycenter.8m.com/" target="top">Conway Twitty</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1983</b></span> </b>- On the Great White Way, <a href="http://www.musicals101.com/chorus3.htm" target="top"><i>A Chorus Line</i></a> became the longest-running show on Broadway, with performance number 3,389. <i>Grease</i>, the rock ’n’ roll production, had been the previous box-office champ since 1980.<b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">30</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1933</b></span> </b>- The theme song was <i>Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here</i> and it opened the <a href="http://www.wlshistory.com/NBD/NBDPR1.htm" target="top"><i>National Barn Dance</i></a>. The half-hour country music and comedy show, originally heard on WLS, Chicago since 1924, moved to the NBC Blue network this night. <i>National Barn Dance</i> was broadcast from the Eighth Street Theater in Chicago, where the stage was transformed into a hayloft every Saturday night. The host was<b> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joe Kelly</span>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Uncle Ezra</span></b> was played by <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pat Barrett</span></b> who was known to say, “Give me a toot on the tooter, Tommy,” as he started dancing. A few of the other <i>Barn Dance</i> characters were <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Arkie, the Arkansas Woodchopper</span>; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pokey Martin</span>; the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hoosier Hotshots</span>; the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Prairie Ramblers</span></b>; cowgirl, <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Patsy Montana</span>; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pat Buttram</span></b>; <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lulu Belle</span> </b>and the <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cumberland Road Runners</span></b>. <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gene Autry</span></b> and <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Red Foley</span></b> were heard early in their careers on <i>National Barn Dance</i>. Although there were plenty of sponsors (Alka Seltzer, One-A-Day vitamins, Phillips Milk of Magnesia), the <i>National Barn Dance</i> was one of the few radio shows to charge admission!<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1935</b></span> </b>- “Summertime ... and the livin’ is easy.” <a href="http://www.ffaire.com/gershwin/porgy.html" target="top"><i>Porgy and Bess</i></a> was presented for the first time -- at the Colonial Theatre in Boston. It was a flop! (It was revived in 1942. It wasn’t a flop that time. It ran longer than any revival in the history of U.S. musical theater.)<b><br /></b></b><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1935</b></span> </b>- Singer <b><a href="http://www.johnnymathis.com/" target="top"><b>Johnny Mathis</b></a> </b>was born: "Wonderful, Wonderful," "It’s Not for Me to Say," "Chances Are," "Misty," "The Twelfth of Never," "What Will Mary Say," "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" [w/Deniece Williams], "Friends In Love" [w/Dionne Warwick]</b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);"><b>1942</b></span> </b>- Singer, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer<b> <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0528175/" target="top"><b>Frankie Lymon</b></a> </b>of <b><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/lymon.htm" target="top">Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers</a> </b>was born in Harlem NYC, NY: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love"; died Feb 27, 1968 of a heroin overdose<b><br /></b></b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1943</b></span></b> - <b><a href="http://www.mccoodavis.com/" target="top"><b>Marilyn McCoo</b></a> </b>(Davis) of <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Fifth Dimension</span></b> was born: "Up, Up and Away," "Aquarius"; solo: "One Less Bell to Answer," "You Don’t Have to be a Star" [w/husband, Billy Davis, Jr.]; <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0566345/" target="top">TV hostess</a>: <i>Solid Gold</i> [1981-1984, 1986-88]; TV music reporter: <i>Preview</i></b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1946</b></span></b> - <b><b>Sylvia Peterson</b></b> of <b><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.history-of-rock.com/chiffons.htm" target="top">The Chiffons</a> </b>was born: "Tonight’s the Night," "One Fine Day," "He’s So Fine," "I Have a Boyfriend," "Sweet Talkin’ Guy"</b></p><p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1955 - Chart Toppers</b></span><br /><i> </i><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><a href="http://numberones.esmartmusic.com/1950/1955_2.html" target="top"><i>The Yellow Rose of Texas</i></a> - <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Miller" target="top">Mitch Miller</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Love is a Many-Splendored Thing</i> -<b> <a href="http://www.thefouraces.org/" target="top">The Four Aces</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Tina Marie</i> - <b><a href="http://www.perrycomo.net/" target="top">Perry Como</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>I Don’t Care</i> - <b><a href="http://hammer.prohosting.com/%7Ecoollz/webb.htm" target="top">Webb Pierce</a></b></b></p><p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1978 </b></span></b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);">- </span>"Kiss You All Over" by <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Exile</span></b> topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks.</b></p><p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1995 </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">- </span>"Fantasy" by <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mariah Carey</span></b> topped the charts and stayed there for 8 weeks.</b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 1</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></b></b><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1928</b></span></b> - <b><b><a href="http://www.redhotjazz.com/dukeo.html" target="top">Duke Ellington</a> </b></b>recorded "The Mooche" on the Okeh label.<b> </b></b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1928</b></span> </b>- "Forever," by <b><b><a href="http://www.redhotjazz.com/pollackpco.html" target="top">Ben Pollack</a></b> </b>and his band, was recorded on Victor Records. In Pollack’s band were two talented young musicians: <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Benny Goodman</span></b> and <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jack Teagarden</span>.</b></b></p><p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1932</b></span></b> - Grammy Award-winning musician <b><b>Albert Collins</b></b> was born in Houston, Texas: LP: <i>Showdown!</i> [1985]; <i>Love Can Be Found Anywhere Even in a Guitar</i>, <i>Ice Pickin’</i>, <i>Frostbite</i>, <i>Frozen Alive!</i>, <i>Don’t Lose Your Cool</i>, <i>Live in Japan</i>, <i>Cold Snap</i>; Blues Hall of Famer [1989]; died Nov 24, 1993</b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1942</b></span> </b>- <b><b>Herb Fame</b> </b>(Feemster) of <b><a href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Peaches%20&%20Herb.html" target="top">Peaches & Herb</a> </b>was born: "Reunited," "For Your Love"<b><i><br /></i></b></b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1944</b></span></b> - <b><a href="http://scottmckenzie.info/" target="top"><b>Scott McKenzie</b></a> </b>(Phillip Blondheim) was born in Jacksonville Beach Florida: "San Francisco [Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair]," "Like an Old Time Movie"; co-writer: "Kokomo" [<span style="font-weight: bold;">Beach Boys</span>]</b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1945</b></span> - <a href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Donny%20Hathaway.html" target="top"><b>Donny Hathaway</b></a> was born in Chicago Illinois: "Where is the Love," "You’ve Got a Friend," "The Closer I Get to You" [w/Roberta Flack]; died Jan 13, 1979 of an apparent suicide<br /></b></b></p><p><b><b> </b></b></p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1966</b></span> </b>- "I Love My Dog" was released by <b><b><a href="http://catstevens.com/" target="top">Cat Stevens</a></b></b>. He was 19 years old. Five years later, he recorded such hits as "Wild World," "Morning Has Broken," "Peace Train" and "Oh Very Young." By 1979, Cat Stevens [born, Steven Demitri Georgiou], disenchanted with the music business, converted to the Islamic religion and changed his name to Yusef Islam. He may not have liked the music biz anymore but Cat still loves his dog.<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1977</b></span> </b>- "Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Meco</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.<br /><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1983</b></span> </b>- <b><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bonnietyler.com/" target="top">Bonnie Tyler</a></b>’s "<a href="http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/lt14.shtml" target="top">Total Eclipse of the Heart"</a> began a four-week run as the number one single in the U.S. The song, from her <a href="http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,178588,00.html" target="top"><i>Faster Than the Speed of Night</i></a> album, ran 5 minutes, 36 seconds and it took a day or two to get out of your head after you listened to it...<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1994</b></span> </b>- <b><b><a href="http://www.ericclapton.com/" target="top">Eric Clapton</a></b></b>’s album <a href="http://bluesroad.free.fr/English/Albums/ec_ftc.html" target="top"><i>From the Cradle</i></a> was number one in the U.S. The rest of the top five for the week: <i>II</i> (<span>Boyz II Men</span>); <i>Rhythm of Love</i> (<span>Anita Baker</span>); <i>The Lion King</i> (<span>soundtrack</span>); <i>Dookie</i> (<span>Green Day</span>).<b><br /><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">2</span></span><br /></b></b></div><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1945</b></span> </b>- Songwriter, singer<b> <a href="http://www.don-mclean.com/" target="top"><b>Don McLean</b></a> </b>was born in New Rochelle, NY: "American Pie," "Vincent," "Castles in the Air"</b></p><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1951</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://www.sting.com/" target="top"><b>Sting</b></a> </b>(Gordon Sumner) of <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Police</span></b> was born; solo: "Set Them Free," "Fortress Around Your Heart"; songwriter: "Every Breath You Take"; <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0001776/" target="top">actor</a>: <i>Dune</i></b></p><b><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1965</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://www.rickderringer.com/discography/page2.htm" target="top"><b>The McCoys</b></a><b>’ </b></b>"Hang on Sloopy" hit #1 in the U.S. The song snuck in at number one for one week, between "Eve of Destruction," by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barry McGuire</span> and "Yesterday," by <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span>.<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1971</b></span> </b>- This was a very good day for singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rod Stewart</span>. His <span style="font-style: italic;">Every Picture Tells a Story</span> album hit number one in both the U.S. and the U.K. And, to add a little icing to this day’s cake, his single with two back-to-back hits from the album - "Maggie May" and "Reason to Believe" - rose to #1 on the Billboard singles chart. "Maggie May"stayed at #1 for 5 weeks.<b><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b><br />1975 - Chart Toppers<br /></b></span> <img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /></b><i>I’m Sorry</i> - <b><a href="http://www.johndenver.com/" target="top">John Denver</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Fight the Power</i> - <b><a href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Isley%20Brothers.html" target="top">The Isley Brothers</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Run Joey Run</i> - <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Geddes" target="top">David Geddes</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Daydreams About Night Things</i> - <b><a href="http://www.ronniemilsap.com/" target="top">Ronnie Milsap</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1998</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9810/02/autry.obit/" target="top"><b>Gene Autry</b></a></b>, singer, actor, and business mogul, died - just two days after his 91st birthday. Autry parlayed a $5 mail-order guitar into a career as Hollywood’s first singing cowboy. He starred on radio, TV and in the movies. And his talent for performing made him his fortune. At his death he had acquired vast real estate holdings, several broadcast stations, and the American League Anaheim Angels baseball team.<b><br /><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 3</span></span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1901</b></span> </b>- The <b><a href="http://www.davidsarnoff.org/vtm-appendix01.html" target="top"><b>Victor Talking Machine Company</b></a> </b>was incorporated on this day. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America, RCA-Victor became the leader in phonographs and many of the records played on them. The famous Victrola phonograph logo, with Nipper the dog, and the words “His Master’s Voice”, appeared on all RCA-Victor phonographs and record labels.<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1938</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://www.rockabillyhall.com/EddieCochran.html" target="top"><b>Eddie</b> (Ray Edward) <b>Cochran</b></a></b>, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer [1987], was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota: "Summertime Blues," "Sittin’ in the Balcony," "Teenage Heaven," "C’mon Everybody," "Three Stars"; films: <i>The Girl Can’t Help It</i>, <i>Untamed Youth</i>, <i>Go Johnny Go</i>; killed in car crash Apr 17, 1960<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1941</b></span> </b>- Singer<b> <a href="http://www.chubbychecker.com/" target="top"><b>Chubby Checker</b></a> </b>(Ernest Evans) was born in Spring Gulley, South Carolina, but grew up in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: "The Twist," "Pony Time," "Let’s Twist Again," "The Fly," "Limbo Rock," "Slow Twistin’ "[w/Dee Dee Sharp]; Chubby Checker is the only artist to have 5 albums in the Top 12 all at once; the only artist to have a song to be #1 twice ("The Twist"); the only artist to have 9 Double-Sided Hits. Chubby Checker changed the way we dance to the beat since 1959.<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1954</b></span></b> - <b><b>Stevie Ray Vaughan</b></b> was born in Dallas Texas: Grammy Award-winning <a href="http://www.hotshotdigital.com/WellAlwaysRemember.4/StevieRayVaughanBio.html" target="top">blues guitarist</a> [w/brother Jimmie] <i>Family Style</i>, <i>D/FW</i> [1990]; solo: LP: <i>Couldn’t Stand the Weather</i>; killed in helicopter crash Aug 27, 1990<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1958 - Chart Toppers<br /></b></span> <img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /></b><i>It’s All in the Game</i> -<b> <a href="http://www.oldies.com/artist/view.cfm/id_2407.html" target="top">Tommy Edwards</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Rock-in Robin</i> -<b> <a href="http://www.oldies.com/artist-view/Bobby-Day.html" target="top">Bobby Day</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Tears on My Pillow</i> - <b><a href="http://www.littleanthonyandtheimperials.com/" target="top">Little Anthony & The Imperials</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Bird Dog</i> - <b><a href="http://www.everly.net/" target="top">The Everly Brothers</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1980</b></span></b> - ‘The Boss’, <b><a href="http://www.brucespringsteen.net/" target="top"><b>Bruce Springsteen</b></a></b>, forgot some of the words to "Born to Run" before an enthusiastic opening night crowd in Ann Arbor, MI.<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1985 - Chart Toppers<br /> </b></span><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Money for Nothing</i> -<b> <a href="http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Dire-Straits-Biography/D51A556F14DC66B548256873002ECB7F" target="top">Dire Straits</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Cherish</i> - <b><a href="http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Kool%20&%20The%20Gang.html" target="top">Kool & The Gang</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Freedom</i> - <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wham%21" target="top">Wham!</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Lost in the Fifties Tonight (In the Still of the Night)</i> - <b><a href="http://www.ronniemilsap.com/" target="top">Ronnie Milsap</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 4</span></span><br /></b></b></div><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1929</b></span></b> - <b><a href="http://www.leroyvandyke.com/" target="top"><b>Leroy Van Dyke</b></a> </b>was born in rural Pettis County, Missouri: "Walk on By," "Auctioneer," "If a Woman Answers"; film: <i>What am I Bid? </i>"Walk On By," recorded in 1961 by Mercury's Leroy Van Dyke, was named the biggest all-time country hit by Billboard magazine in its 100th anniversary issue (November 1, 1994). Based on sales, radio airplay and amount of time on the country charts, Van Dyke's "Walk On By" was designated the #1 recording for the period of October 20, 1958, through June 25, 1994.</b></p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1943</b></span> </b>- "<b><a href="http://www.jumpinjive.com/html/archiv/louis_jordan/is_you_is.htm" target="top">Is You is or is You Ain’t My Baby?"</a> </b>was the musical question by <b><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Jordan" target="top">Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five</a></b> </b>on this day on Decca Records<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1962</b></span> </b>- "Love Me Do" the <span>Beatles'</span> first single was released with "P.S. I Love you" on the B-side<b><br /></b></b><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1966</b></span> </b>- It was, indeed, a <a href="http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics_misc/bobby_hebb-sunny.html" target="top">"Sunny"</a> day for singer <a href="http://www.bobbyhebb.com/" target="top">Bobby Hebb</a>, who received a shiny gold record award for his song.<b> </b></b></p><b><b> </b></b><p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1970</b></span> </b>- <b><b><a href="http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/JanisJoplin/winter.html" target="top">Janis Joplin</a> </b></b>died from a drug overdose. She was 27. Joplin, known for her passionate, bluesy, vocal style, was the lead singer of <span>Big Brother and the Holding Company</span>. She became a superstar with hits like, "Down on Me," "Pearl" (her nickname) and "Piece of My Heart"; but "Me and Bobby McGee" was her only certified top 40 hit. The Bette Midler movie, <i>The Rose</i>, was based on Joplin’s life.<b><br /></b></b></p><b><b> </b></b><p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1978</b></span> </b>- <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammy_Wynette" target="top"><b>Tammy Wynette</b></a>, </b>popular country music singer, was abducted, roughed up and held in her car for two hours by a kidnapper. The man, wearing a ski mask, held a gun on Wynette and forced her to drive 90 miles from Nashville, Tennessee. She was later released and the kidnapper escaped.</b></p><p><b><b><span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1980</b></span> </b>- "Another One Bites the Dust" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Queen</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.</b></p><b><b> <span style="color: rgb(183, 147, 0);"><b>1995 - Chart Toppers<br /> </b></span><img src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" height="10" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="16" /></b><i>Fantasy</i> - <b><a href="http://www.mariahcarey.com/" target="top">Mariah Carey</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Gangsta’s Paradise</i> - <b><a href="http://www.cooliofan.com/" target="top">Coolio featuring L.V.</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>Runaway</i> - <b><a href="http://www.miss-janet.com/" target="top">Janet Jackson</a><br /><img style="width: 16px; height: 10px;" src="http://www.440.com/twtd/deluxe/gldball.gif" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></b><i>I Like It, I Love It</i> - <b><a href="http://www.timmcgraw.com/" target="top">Tim McGraw</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(183, 146, 0);"><b>1997</b></span></b> -<b> </b><a href="http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/BOYZ-II-MEN/4-Seasons-of-Loneliness.html" target="top">"</a><b><a href="http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/BOYZ-II-MEN/4-Seasons-of-Loneliness.html" target="top">4 Seasons of Loneliness</a>,</b>" by<b> <b><a href="http://entertainment.msn.com/artist/?artist=100097" target="top">Boyz II Men</a></b>,</b> was the #1 single in the U.S. The song, from their <a href="http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-b/boyziimen_main.htm" target="top"><i>Evolution</i></a> album, was number one for one week.<b><br /><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >September Birthdays</span> </span><br /></span> </b></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><b><span style="font-family:Times;"></span></b></b></p><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>*Boxcar Willie, Archie Bell, Charlie Robison, *Virginia Scott (1), Hank Thompson, *Freddie King (3), </b></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>Ashley Overton</b></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b> (4), Bill Campbell, Dave Pipkin (5), David Allan Coe, Gary Myrick, Rhett Miller, Karen Peters (6), *Buddy Holly (7), *Jimmie Rodgers, Guitar Shorty, Michelle Vignault, Anna Keyah (8), Sharon Lohse (9), Rosie Flores, Miles Zuniga (10), Roger Wallace, Hosea Hargrove (11), *Kenneth Threadgill, George Jones, *Barry White, Christine Albert, Steve Reynolds, Jennifer Hoskins (12), Marchel Ivery, Bill Small (13), *Hank Williams, *Don Walser (14), Beaver Nelson, Stephanie Nelson, </b></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>Karen Salter, Becky Gernand, Giorgio Angelini</b></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>, Bryan Hibler (15), Terry McBride, Andrew Duplantis, Paul Minor, Eric C. Hughes, Will Indian (16), *Hank Williams (17), Lance Armstrong (18), Bobby Snell (21), Luke Wilson (22), Chris Gunn, John Avery Lomax (23), Carrie Weld, Griff Luneberg (25), Chris Miller, Mike Whitely, Donna Trimble (26), Meat Loaf, </b></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><b>Jaime Wellwarth</b></span><b>, </b></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>Alex Napier </b></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>(27), Paul Skelton, Tomas Ramirez (28), *Joe "Guitar" Hughes, Alvin Crow, Betsy Moore (29), Johnny Mathis, Gibby Haynes, Noelle DeBruhl, Anthony Bice (30) </b></span><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">September Memorials (date of death)</span><br /><br /></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Vanessa Alvarez (9/1/06), Janice Martin (9/3/07), Luciano Pavarotti (9/6/07), Bill Monroe, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The "Father of Bluegrass Music" (9/9/1996); </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Remember the Heroes of 9/11 in NYC, PA & Washington DC (9/11/01), Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas (9/13/06), Toby Solomon (9/19), Don Walser (9/20/06)</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">October Birthdays</span></span><br /><br /></b><span style="font-style: italic;">Melanie Louise, JonnaRose Turnbull, Gabi Tuschak</span>, Susie Drinkwine (1), Snoopy, Leon Rausch, Kelly Willis, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bruce Salmon</span>, Charles Attal (2), *Albert Collins, *Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham, Lewis Cowdry, Chris Gaffney, Tammy Sajak (3), Barbara K. (4), *B.W. Stevenson, Steve Miller, Helen Jean Hamlin, Farrell Kubena, Amanda Brown (5), Dino Lee, Jeanne Arquel, Leslie Travis (6), Dale Watson, <span style="font-style: italic;">James "Levi" Barnes</span> (7), *John Lennon, Gene Kurtz, Ponty Bone, Dub Maines (9), *Ivory Joe Hunter, Diunna Greenleaf, Darin Murphy, J'nette Ward (10), *Pete Drake, Frank Pugliese, Jon Langford, Allen Hill, Lisa Mathison,*Dale Watkins (11), Bob Schneider, Eve Monsees, Mike Musgrove (12), Todd Wolfson, Kevin Klauber (13), Natalie Maines, Chris Thomas [King], Johnny Goudie (14), Rod Moag, Sid King, Artly Snuff, Dave Mintz (15), Thierry LaCoz, Greg Marengi (16), Karen Poston, Kristi Holdgrafer (17), Chuck Berry, Lisa Timick (18), Wanda Jackson, Bobby Horton, Kristen Williamson (20), Maryann Price, Cheney Moore (21), *Bobby Fuller (22), Cheryl G. Smith, Cat Kirkwood (23), Jason Lindsay (24), *J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, *Walter Hyatt, Kevin Sekhani, Tina Boone, <span style="font-style: italic;">AmeyLu Muirhead Weas</span> (25), Valerie Shields, Lisa Antonini (26), Gretchen Harries Graham (28), Brad Newton (29), Bobby Morris, Tracy Gossard (30), Kinky Friedman, Sumter Bruton, Calvin Russell, Dan Rather, Sue Zola [The Glitter Art Diva] (31)<b><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">October Memorials (date of death)</span><br /></b><br />*Janis Joplin (10/4/70), *Gene Vincent (10/12/71), Rosa Parks (10/24/05)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">italic</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> = Continental Club staff (past & present)</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><b><br /><br /></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Notable Obituaries - September 2007<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Gary Primich, b. 4/20/1958 - d. 9/23/2007</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span></b><span style="display: inline;" id="vidDescRemain">~From </span><a href="http://www.garyprimich.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.garyprimich.com" rel="nofollow">garyprimich.com</a><br /><span style="display: inline;" id="vidDescRemain">"He changed his oil every 3000 miles"<br />Gary Primich, considered by many to be one of the greatest harmonica players in the world, passed away suddenly on September 23rd. Not only is this the loss of a world-class talent, but also of a true world-class person. Offstage, Gary was a caring and gentle soul — a real Regular Joe of the best kind. Onstage he played with a ferocity and indescribable sound that was often mind-blowing. He'd say Thank You to his fans then quickly change the subject because he didn't want it to be all about him. He loved animals, he loved people, he loved music and he loved life. Gary's career sent him around the world, traveling thousands and thousands of miles for his love of music, but he'll always be right here, in our hearts.<br /></span>Details regarding a memorial service for Gary will be posted as soon as more information is available.<br />In lieu of flowers, donations to any of Gary's favorite organizations would be greatly appreciated:<br /> <strong><a href="http://www.simsfoundation.org/donate-online.html" target="_blank">The SIMS Foundation</a></strong> Please click the "Make a Donation" button which will take you to the SIMS Foundation PayPal donation link. Or, you may send a check or money order to: The SIMS Foundation, PO Box 2152, Austin, TX 78768-2152.<strong><br /> <a href="http://www.animaltrustees.org/donations.html" target="_blank">Animal Trustees of Austin</a></strong><br /> Thank you again for keeping the family in your thoughts and hearts. </b><hr /><b> <em><span style="">We are honoring the family's need for privacy at this time and understand your desire to express your wishes on this sad occasion. Please feel free to send your sentiments and memories of Gary to <a href="mailto:blues@garyprimich.com?subject=Gary%20Primich">blues@garyprimich.com</a>. These messages will be given as a collection to the family as a keepsake and testament to Gary's extraordinary life.</span></em><b><em><span style=""><br /></span></em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gary Primich</span></b> -<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="display: inline;" id="vidDescRemain">Here is Gary with a great drummer, a great guitar player and a great left handed bass player. Jim Starboard on drums, Dave Wesselowski on bass, Nick Curran on guitar.</span><b><span style="display: inline;" id="vidDescRemain"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5DccWVvclO4"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5DccWVvclO4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></b></b><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" >Jeffrey Carter Alb</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" >recht,</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" > b. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">6/23/1973</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" > - d. 9/3/2007 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></b></b></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"><p><b> DALLAS — He was known for his singular voice, quick fingers, and kind character. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Carter Albrecht was a favorite in the Dallas music scene. He played for the local rock band Sorta was also a member of Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> On the cusp of a solo career, a doctor warned Albrecht he might lose his soulful sound if he didn't ditch cigarettes. He asked girlfriend Ryann Rathbone about taking Chantix, a stop-smoking drug made by Pfizer and approved by the FDA just last year. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "And then we decided that we would do it together, because we decided that we wanted to quit," Rathbone said. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Almost immediately, she said they started having vivid, often frightening dreams. "Changes in dreaming" is a known side effect of the medication. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> This was much worse, says Rathbone. "Nightmare, kind of... hallucination kind of dreams where you don't know if it's real or not." </b></p><b> </b><p><b> About a week into taking Chantix, after an evening of cocktails, Rathbone said Albrecht started hallucinating for real—lashing out at her physically and verbally. She remembers being hurt and confused by this uncharacteristic behavior. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "It wasn't him. And I'd look at him and be like, 'Do you know who I am? Do, do you know it's me?'" she recalled. "And the things that he was saying did not make any sense. It was like he was in a nightmare." </b></p><b> </b><p><b> The nightmare ended on a peaceful Dallas street early on Labor Day morning with a terrified 911 call from a neighbor. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "He was yelling. I didn't know what he was yelling, but I told him to get out of my yard," said the voice of a terrified female neighbor on the police recording. Seconds later, her husband is heard saying he shot someone at the front door. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> It turned out to be Carter Albrecht. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "I was thinking, 'There's no way—there's no way. There's no way,'" Rathbone said. "It doesn't make any sense. None of it does." </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Months before Carter Albrecht's bizarre death, bloggers had started posting concerns about Chantix. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> There were reports of suicide. "I thought I was losing my mind," one person wrote. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Another told of a "super-depressed meltdown" associated with the prescription drug. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "I remember saying that nothing is worth doing, nothing matters, and I wish I was dead," said one North Texas resident who wished to remain anonymous. He said those dark feelings came out of the blue for him, too, after having a few drinks one night with his wife. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Large-print, pharmacy handouts warn of nausea, changes in dreaming, constipation, gas, and vomiting with the use of Chantix. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Only in the extreme fine print of the original box insert is there mention of rare psychotic and suicidal behavior. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Even though a huge number of smokers are also drinkers, researchers say ethically, doctors can't study why Chantix and alcohol could cause the brain to go haywire. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> But the combination makes sense to addiction expert Bryon Adinoff of the Dallas VA. "So you mix a drug that affects the central nervous system, like Chantix, and you mix a drug like alcohol that affects the central nervous system," he said. "It's possible to have some unusual kind of responses." </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "There's a lot of problems that can occur once it's in a mass use," noted Carrollton family practice physician Dr. Richard Honaker. Vioxx, for example, was taken off the market after it caused heart attacks in patients. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Dr. Honaker says he is now urging patients use Chantix with caution, but he believes its risk may still be worth the benefit. "More patients by far are able to quit smoking with this drug than anything else we have," he said. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> The 28-year-old North Texan who reported suicidal thoughts decided to keep using Chantix—but he quit drinking. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "Nothing since that night. I've actually been much better," he said. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Ryann Rathbone said she remains completely in shock about the events of Sept. 3. "I'm devastated and sad. I lost my soulmate," she said. "Where do you go from there?" </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Despite her grief, Rathbone has decided to speak out about what happened to the love of her life—perhaps as a warning about mixing Chantix with alcohol. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> "If that means saving other peoples' lives by getting the word out about Chantix and the complications or the side-effects, then that's what I want," she said. </b></p><b> </b><p><b> Her great sadness now is that this message—and not his music—may be Carter Albrecht's lasting legacy.<br /></b></p><p><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"><b> The Albrecht family also announced the establishment of the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation "in support of music and the music industry" in Dallas. The foundation's beneficiary has yet to be determined. Donations can be made through Northern Trust Bank, 16475 Dallas Parkway in Addison.</b></span></span></p></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;"><b><b>Bobby Byrd, b. 8/15/1934 - d. 9/12/2007<br /></b></b></p><b><b> </b></b><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_3"><b>LOGANVILLE, Ga</b></span><b>. (AP) — Bobby Byrd, longtime collaborator with the late Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and co-founder of the Famous Flames, has died. He was 73.</b></p><b> </b><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>Byrd died Wednesday at his home near <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_4">Atlanta</span>, according to the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home. News accounts attributed Byrd's death to cancer.</b></p><b> </b><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>One of the chief architects of Brown's trademark sound, Byrd's contributions can be heard on early Brown soul tracks and on hits that laid the foundations of funk, such as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine." The punctuating phrase "Get on up," which repeats throughout that song, was sung by Byrd.</b></p><b> </b><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>Brown, who was born and raised in poverty, was serving a sentence in a north Georgia reform school for breaking into cars when he met Byrd, and Byrd's family arranged to take Brown into their home. Byrd also took Brown into his gospel group. Soon they changed their name to the Famous Flames and their style to hard R&B.</b></p><b> </b><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>Byrd stayed with the Famous Flames, and the JBs after that, until 1973. Later, he would have a string of modest R&B hits. Byrd performed at the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_5">James Brown</span> Arena in <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_6">Augusta</span> during Brown's memorial service in December.</b></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" ></span></span></b></b></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" >Luciano Pavarotti, b. 10/12/1935 - d. 9/6/2007</span><br /></span> </b></b></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who brought opera to the masses, died on Thursday, September 6 at his home in Modena after a battle with cancer. He was 71. His manager Terri Robson said in a statement. "The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life.<br />While past opera stars often locked themselves in a gilded, elitist world, television viewers around the world heard Pavarotti sing alongside pop stars like Sting and Bono in his famous "Pavarotti and Friends" benefits for the needy.<br />Already famous in the opera world, he rocketed to planetary superstardom when he, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras sang at Rome's Caracalla Baths during the 1990 soccer World Cup in Italy. His last public singing performance was at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Turin in February 2006.<br />In 2003, Pavarotti married Nicoletta Mantovani, an assistant 34 years his junior and younger than his three daughters, after an acrimonious divorce from Adua, his wife of 37 years. He is survived by Nicoletta, their four-year-old daughter, Alice, as well as three daughters from Pavarotti's first marriage.</b></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><strong style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Janis </strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Martin, b. 5/23/1940 - d. 9/3/2007</span><br /></strong></b></b></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><strong></strong></b><strong style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Janis Martin, </strong><strong style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">67, a rockabilly sensation of the 1950s who was billed as "the female Elvis," died of cancer Sept. 3 in Durham, N.C.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Her death, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., was announced Tuesday by her husband, Bradley Whitt, who said the cause was cancer. She learned that she had cancer shortly after what turned out to be her last public performance, a cancer benefit in Richmond in March, Mr. Whitt said.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ms. Martin rose to fame in the 1950s as </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/p/elvis_presley/index.html?inline=nyt-per" title="More articles about Elvis Presley.">Elvis Presley</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">’s label mate at RCA Victor, which promoted her as the Female Elvis. Her first record and biggest hit, “Will You Willyum,” was released in 1956, when she was just 15. The song made the Billboard Top 10 for one week and sold about 750,000 copies. Martin's songs also included "Drugstore Rock 'n' Roll" and "Let's Elope, Baby."</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">She appeared on the “Tonight” show and “American Bandstand” and toured with </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://movies.nytimes.com/person/84394/Johnny-Cash?inline=nyt-per" title="">Johnny Cash</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, Carl Perkins, Faron Young, Hank Snow, Porter Wagoner and Jim Reeves. She became a star in Europe, where she is still popular, Mr. Whitt said.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ms. Martin was voted Billboard’s most promising female artist in 1956. When Martin secretly married and became pregnant in 1957, her record label dropped her. She formed her own band, the Marteens, and played clubs and fairs before retiring from show business in 1958. She remained largely inactive in the business until the late 1970s, when the rockabilly revival led to extensive tours in Europe and introduced Ms. Martin to a new generation of fans.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Geraldine Connor of South Boston, Va.; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. She had a son, who died, by a previous marriage.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">“She was a free-spirited lady who was devoted to her fan base,” Mr. Whitt said in a telephone interview. “She would stay for hours after a show and never leave a person standing, taking pictures and signing for them for four or five hours.”</span></b></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b> </b></p><b> </b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>*****</b></span><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">A Fusion of Art, Jazz and Cocktails<br /><br />1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704<br /><br />Two doors up from The Continental Club<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #4.4 ...... Austin TX ...... September 27, 2007</span></span><span><br /></span></b><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~DTWeekend.com</span><br /><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>***</b></span></span><b><b><span><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Art</span><br /><br /></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.</span><br /><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b>***</b></span><b><br /></b></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September 6 -September 30</span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">: </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.williamkstidham.com/"><span>William K. Stidham</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> came to painting after a bruising experience in trying to get his contemporary fiction novel published. Having spent 4 years in writing, editing, choosing an agent,more editing, then shopping publishing houses and hitting a dead end... William decided to pick up a watercolor kit from the local Walgreen's in order to do something different with his creative energy...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The initial paintings came out better than expected and offered encouragement. Not having a formal education in art, he looks at this as a gift. "The only bad habits I have are my own. Watercolors can never be mastered and God is in the perceived mistakes that eventually become a new extension of who I am and where I am going. The so called mistakes end up becoming a new direction."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">William K. Stidham has had shows in many cities including: Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta, Corpus Christi and Queretaro, Mexico. He has been featured in the Austin American Statesman, radio station in Austin, ME TV, magazines and a Coors Light beer commercial. His work also graces The Vineyard wine labels. He currently resides in Austin TX.</span></b></span><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Music</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Mondays in </span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson"><span>Son Y No Son</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesdays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/"><span>The Ephraim Owens Experience</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesdays in September @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends"><span>Trube, Farrell & Sniz</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br />Thursdays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span>Paris 49</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49 </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">is off for part of October, and</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Trio Gallerio</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">will fill in on 10/4 & 10/18.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">will fill in on </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10/11 & on 10/25 if Paris 49 isn't back yet.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span>Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse. *Except Saturday 10/13 when <span>el john, Selector</span> fills in and mixes </span>Brazil, Reggae, Soul, Dancehall, Jazzn't, Romantic Rock, Struggle Music.<b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">in partnership with</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">will present </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://http//www.identitytheory.com/interviews/birnbaum147.php">Dagoberto Gilb</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">'s </span></span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.amazon.com/Hecho-Tejas-Literature-Southwestern-Collection/dp/082634125X"><i><span style="font-style: italic;">Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Texas</st1:state></st1:place> Mexican Literature</span></i></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">**********<br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston<br /><br />3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #4.4 ...... Houston TX ...... September 27, 2007</span></span><span><br /></span></b><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Priceline.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span><b><span><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br /></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at Tacos A Go-Go, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, Sigs Lagoon, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!</span><br /><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;"><span><b>***<br /></b></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><b><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our MySpace Blog, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></b></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span><b>***<br /></b></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><b><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at Sig's Lagoon, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,</b></span><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span></b></b><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b><b><span>***<br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 9/27 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.andersparker.com/">Anders Parker</a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 9/28</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4">The Umbrella Man</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >@ 11:30, plus</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thetexassapphires.com/">Texas Sapphires</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >@ 10</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/29</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span>EARLY SHOW with</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegourds.com/">THE GOURDS</a> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span>@ 9pm! </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Clang</span></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span> follows @ 12:30. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span>Doors open @ 8pm.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /><br /></span></span></b></b><b><b></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesday 10/3 @ 9</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Eric Tucker's </a><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Wicked Wednesdays</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">w/</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/shadblair">Shad Blair</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/resinvalleyboys">Sean Reefer & The Resin Valley Boys</a>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Fundamentalists</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, and </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Whiskey Boat</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 10/4 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.undergroundtownship.com/">Graham Wilkinson & The Underground Township</a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 10/5 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.themothertruckers.com/">The Mother Truckers</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >@ 11:30, plus</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mandosaenz.com/">Mando Saenz</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >@ 10pm!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 10/6 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >WANDA JACKSON Birthday Bash!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wandajackson.com/">Wanda Jackson</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >@ 11, and</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theoctanes.com/">The Octanes</a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >@ 9:30! Doors open at 8pm</span></b><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span></b></b><br /></div><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Monday</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 8</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The beautiful Tango music of pianist</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">begins at 8:00 p.m. and </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Tuesday 9:00</span> </span>- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00</span> </span>- </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Through September <span style="font-weight: bold;">Papa Sloan's Country</span> will play all your favorite country and western hits! They'll be taking requests and keeping them dancing. Always entertaining! $1 Lone Stars till 8pm so come early and stay a while.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >FREE! </span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://www.myspace.com/beetleband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEETLE</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30 No Cover</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/"><span>Molly and the Ringwalds</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br />3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br />Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI #4.4 ...... Houston TX ...... September 27, 2007</span><br /><br /></span></b><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the décor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Houston.com</span><br /></span><b><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...<br /></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!</span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: georgia;"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></b></b></div><b><b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday 10/5</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paulbeebe.net/">Paul Beebe</a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allenoldiesband.com/"></a></span> </b></b><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br />***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></b></b></div><b><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Sunday</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big E</span></span></a></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotclubofhouston"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span></a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >! Doors open @ 8, No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Umbrella Man</span></a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, No cover!</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></b></b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b><b><br />***<br /></b></b></div><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><b>Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,</b></span><b><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a></span></b></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-36851654223313410672007-09-20T12:53:00.000-05:002007-10-25T14:32:35.542-05:00Continental Confidential 9/20/07<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Continental Confidential</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Revealing the facts and naming the names"</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">***</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Rockin' South Austin since 1957<br /><br />1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #4.3 ...... Austin TX ...... September 20, 2007</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~CitySearch.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Dianne's Dish</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Hello everyone! It would be almost impossible to recap all of our fabulous shows over the past couple of weeks, but </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">I have a a few photos for you, so I'll just some this week and annotate them as best I can. More to come next week....</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">On September 1, we hosted the SuperSoul Stars! Barbara Mason, Archie Bell, Barbara Lynn, and Roy Head. Allen Oldies Band played a brief opening set and then backed each of our legendary artists for the night! The entire night was simply awesome!</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There are plenty of stories left about that show, including how Spot Barnett ended up playing in the Gallery with Flanigin all night instead of in the Club with Archie....<br /></div></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ></span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;">***<br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >The Continental Clubs Austin & Houston and The Continental Club Gallery are all on MySpace! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, the address for Houston is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > Won't you be our "Friend"?</span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;">***<br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Are you a customer with questions about upcoming show times, tickets, cover charge etc.? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. PR in Austin: Dianne, </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. Booking & PR in Houston: </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >.</span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;">***<br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'.... </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Continental Service Club - <a href="http://www.bcrc.org/">Breast Cancer Resource Center</a></span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Park St. David, 900 E. 30th, Ste 108, Austin, TX 78705 (after September 13)</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ph: (800) 309-0089</span> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">The Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin is a grass roots, non-profit organization created by breast cancer survivors. The Center exists to serve women with breast cancer, their families and support systems, women who have questions about screening and biopsy, and others in the community who are concerned about breast cancer issues. </p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">All of the current staff and volunteers who work with clients are survivors. The BCRC functions as a clearinghouse for information on resources in the Central Texas area that provide services in breast cancer detection, education and support. Anyone seeking information or support may drop in, call or write.</p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">If you would like to make a donation by mail, just download the PDF donor form, print it out, and mail it with your check, to<br /></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">Breast Cancer Resource Center,<br />P.O. Box 1532,<br />Austin, TX 78767-1532. </p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Donations can be made in memory or in honor of someone. A special acknowledgement will be sent to them or their family in recognition of your gift. <a href="http://www.bcrc.org/website/donorform.pdf" target="new" class="label">Click here for donor form</a></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Breast Cancer Resource Center is a Texas non-profit organization. The BCRC is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.</p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Contact the Breast Cancer Resource Center for information or questions at:<b><br />Austin:</b> (512) 472-1710 <span class="style3">New main number after September 13th 544-0900</span><b><br />Austin Fax:</b> (512) 472-1776 <span class="style3">New fax number after September 13th 544-0908 </span><b><br />Round Rock: </b>(512) 248-2645<b><br />Brackenridge:</b> (512) 324-7992<b><br />Georgetown:</b> (512) 942-4689<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mail@bcrc.org">mail@bcrc.org</a></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thank you for your support!</p><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="style50"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >SoundBites - Austin</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br />Happy Hour</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Monday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>- Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! (Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. No cover!)</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will be off for part of October, and </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will fill in for them on 10/1, 10/15 & 10/22.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday HH @ 6:30. $5</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet Casper</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton & more), we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! (Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m., $5)<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elanajames.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > takes over the Happy Hour spot from 8/15-9/12! "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Rolling Stone, Australia. (Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://combomahalo.com/">Combo Mahalo</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will fill in for Elana on 9/26.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday HH, @ 6:30pm. $5</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://themothertruckers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mother Truckers</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except when </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.mariomatteoli.com/">Mario Matteoli</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> fills in on 9/20 & 9/27, no cover.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday HH, @ 6:30pm. No cover</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blues Specialists</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members Erbie Bowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards. (Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday Matinee, @ 3pm. No cover</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying he has on his T-shirt.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >NightTime Residencies</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Sunday night @ 10. $6 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.heybale.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale!</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the Heybale Orchestra w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Eric Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6! (Sundays @ 10:00 p.m. $6).<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Monday nights @ 10. $5 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday nights @ 10. $5 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Strut</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! Members are: Bobby Perkins - bass (Carolyn Wonderland, Larry, Topaz), Neil Pederson - keys (Extreme Heat, Papa Mali, Topaz), Michael Hale - drums, M.C. (Patrice Pike, Afrofreque, Dirty Wormz), Ron Sio - guitar (MeterMen, Topaz). "Some greasy fried chicken with the gizzards on the side and some bad hot sauce. And in this case - it definitely tastes like Chicken!"<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Wednesday nights @ 10:30, 12:00. $7 </span>- Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://jondeegraham/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jon Dee Graham</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. Jon Dee is gone for a couple of months, but we've got some terrific fill-ins for him! </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers.</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 & 10/17: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch & The House Band</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12; 9/24: </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/bukkaallen"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bukka Allen</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> release party @ 10, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Best of the Rest</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday September 20 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/shotgunfiesta">Shotgun Party</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">puts on a truly American music show. They swing early jazz right on into dance hall country… with rapturous results. The majority of songs are original, with melodies and lyrics that share stories: urban, bucolic, lively and lonesome. They've found a spot in our hearts, evidenced by the fact that they are playing Wednesday Happy Hour for the entire month of December!</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.greggaring.com/">Greg Garing</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">has been performing around America since the age of 10 absorbing and passing on countless forms of Folk and popular music. His own songs have been performed and recorded by many younger and older artists alike and hold the qualities of classic American songwriting. And he's the only musician I know who needs 6 MySpace sites to cover everything he does</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://thededringers.com/">The Dedringers</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are fast making a name for themselves in Texas with their compelling live shows. At the ripe old age of 20 Sean Faires and Jonny Burke have already been playing together for four years developing their craft under the influence of Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Steve Earle, Gram Parsons, Todd Snider, Guy Clark and a host of others</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >.<br /><span><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Friday September 21 @ 10:00, 11:30. $12 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.johnnybush.com/">Johnny Bush</a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> became an early devotee of the Western Swing music of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and the honky-tonk sounds of Ernest Tubb, Lefty Frizzell and Hank Thompson. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Austin musicians like Dale Watson and Cornell Hurd sought Johnny out to play on their albums.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">His renewed visibility has made him a mentor figure to younger Texas musicians who revered the honky-tonk/hardcore country sound that Johnny has done so much to perpetuate.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > One of those is Johnny's pal, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jessedayton.com/">Jesse Dayton</a> who plays the later set. His</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="epktxt"> brand of country music has been labeled "turbo country," a nod to his rockabilly roots with the Road Kings and the Alamo Jets. Dayton was raised on a diet of blues, cajun and punk, but graduated into full-flown rockabilly with the Road Kings, the outfit he formed in the late 80s. His 2004 album, Country Soul Brother, was an effective distillation of honky-tonk, rockabilly, soul and folk and even included an unlikely cover version of the Cars' "Just What I Needed." </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">And he's just been nominated in the Austin360 "Top Country Musician /Group" poll.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 22, @ 10:00, 11:30. $12</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/bearandtheessentials">Bear & The Essentials</a> are opening the show to "</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-style: italic;">lay down some fancy hillbilly grooves blending originals with tunes from Johnny Cash, Johnny Horton, and Hank Snow,</span>" according to Jim Caliguiri for the Austin Chronicle. Los Angeles, CA's </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dekedickerson.com/">Deke Dickerson & the Ecco-Fonics</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">are going to deliver a night of surf, rock & country. Cutting a huge figure (both literally & figuratively) in the landscape of American roots music, </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Deke Dickerson has continued doing what he does best, mixing the best American musical styles of the last five decades. Deke's not known as </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> the "<span style="font-style: italic;">Hardest Working Musician on the planet!</span>" for nothing. And I just love his "Capitalist Corner" merch setup.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Thursday September 27 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brentpalmer.net/">Brent Palmer</a> is "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">a promising artist writing heart-melting tender songs, perfect for lovers' mix-tapes or choruses at the Apocalypse. Like a character in a Walker Percy novel, Palmer acts as an observer, retelling his encounters through sweet and sad refrains. One may find Brent singing about end times, hangovers and daggers then suddenly in the next verse, lust, longing and fist kisses.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >" ~<a href="http://www.brentpalmer.net/">BrentPalmer.net</a>. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:78%;" ><strong> </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Psychedelic/Ambient/Southern Rockers</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thesummerwardrobe">The Summer Wardrobe</a> "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">recall more pop/rock acts, such as Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers ("Ned Kelly") and Dwight Twilley ("Sparkle and Fade"), in their allegiance to jangle pop. Later on, things get more exploratory ... achieving an effect akin to what the New Riders of the Purple Sage might sound like if they actually tried to play like the Grateful Dead ... Four Stars. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><i style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gepzefbk5gf5">Allmusic</a></i><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >The melodic Indie rockers <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youngmondgrand.com/">Youngmond Grand</a> will close out the show. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Trafficking in dancey, synthed-out indie pop and sumptuous sing-alongs, the classy quintet is plenty deserving of a surrogate scene.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Richard Gintowt, Pitch.com</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Friday September 28 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.patriciavonne.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Patricia Vonne</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >is celebrating the release of her latest CD, <span style="font-style: italic;">Firebird</span>, with this big bash!</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">A Tex-Mex spitfire with a rock 'n' roll heart, this San Antonio native plays a border-crossing, bilingual mix of flamenco flamboyance and down -in-the-mud exuberance that's a Lone Star original.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~John T. Davis, </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.statesman.com/">Austin American Statesman</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Michael Ramos</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">' </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/charangacakewalk"> Charanga Cakewalk</a> is firmly rooted in the Latin/Lounge vein. Charanga Cakewalk released a </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">terrific album in 2006, </span><i style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chicano Zen,</i><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> that features Lila Downs, Patty Griffin, Ruben Ramos, Martha Gonzalez, and David Garza. “</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The collaborations on the album weren’t really on purpose, but it’s symbolic that it fell into place, given the album’s theme,</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">” says Ramos. “</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">We are all one people, no matter what you believe in… Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and when you examine each faith at its core, we all want the same thing.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">” </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chicano Zen</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> is simply the American dream cumbia-fied.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 29, @ 10:00, 12:00. $10</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - This is a dream double-bill! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jamesslimhand.com/">James Hand</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">has always been drawn to 'the dark side of things. Sometimes I think I've been living it since before I was born.' "The old-fashioned songs Hand writes and sings - about heartache, hard luck, and hard-won redemption - certainly sound as if they were written before he was born. They're all his, but you'd swear you can hear Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, and George Jones knocking around the lonely barrooms and locked back doors inside Hand's mournful music.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >" ~</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Mary Huhn, </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/08032007/entertainment/music/slim_lends_a_hand_music_mary_huhn.htm" target="_blank">New York Post</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/">Dale Watson</a> is iconic in Austin, and should be everywhere. Press like the following, proves that there are plenty of true believers out there. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Believe me: when Dale Watson sings something, it stays sung...it's kinda difficult to argue with a man who sounds like God.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.popmatters.com/">PopMatters.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">...themes of personal angst, honor and redemption are what makes Watson's brand of country such a gratifying experience.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.countrystandardtime.com/">Country Standard Time</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><em></em></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Dale Watson writes songs that wouldn't sound out of place on one of Johnny Cash's best albums - songs that will endure...addressing matters of life and death, truth and justice, loss and longing in a voice that rings - make that, rumbles - with conviction.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/">The Washington Post</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">At turns philosophical, playful, fatalistic and scarred, Watson is as country as country can be, no matter what he's calling his music now.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.nodepression.net/">No Depression</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><strong></strong></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;"><br />***<br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Coming.... </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Sunday 9/30, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10.... Monday 10/1, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/2, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/3, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/4, $7: Jungle Rockers, Deguello, Black Water Gospel @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30.... Friday 10/5, $10: Wanda Jackson's Annual Birthday Bash! @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/6, $10: Doyle Bramhall, Teisco del Rey @ 10; Matinee, no cover: TBA @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/7, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.... Monday 10/8, $5: Sunny Sweeney, Mark Jungers & The Mules @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Django's Moustache @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/9, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour, $5: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/10, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/11, $7: Seth Walker all night! @ 10, Happy Hour, no cover: Mario Matteoli @ 6:30.... Friday 10/12, $10: Texas Sapphires, Eleven Hundred Springs @ 10; Happy Hour, no cover: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/13, $10: Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears, T. Tex Edwards, American Graveyard @ 10; Matinee, no cover: TBA @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/14, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Music History 101<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September 20</span><br />1967 - Twins, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gunnar & Matthew Nelson</span> of Nelson were born: "Milk Cow Blues," "I Couldn’t Live Without You," "A Girl Like That," "Just Once More," "The Silence is Broken"; father was singer/actor <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ricky Nelson</span><br />1948 - One of the most popular singing groups of the 1950s got their professional start on this day. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Four Freshmen</span> did their first gig - at the 113 Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana - and went on to major success with Capitol Records. Hits included "It’s a Blue World," "Charmaine" and "Love is Just Around the Corner."<br />1965 - The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Animals</span> record "It's My Life"<br />1969 - "Sugar, Sugar" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Archies</span>, hit number one in Billboard and stayed there for 4 weeks.<br />1972 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paul McCartney</span> is arrested for growing marijuana on his farm in Scotland<br />1973 - Singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jim Croce</span>, his lead guitarist, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maury Muehleisen</span>, and four others died when their plane crashed into a tree at Natchitoches, LA while taking off for a concert in Sherman, Texas.<br />1973 - The Roxy opens in Los Angeles. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Neil Young</span> is the Headliner.<br />1975 - "Fame" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Bowie</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.<br />1984 - Songwriter <span style="font-weight: bold;">Steve Goodman</span> ("The City Of New Orleans," "You Never Even Call Me By My Name") dies of leukemia<br />1986 - "Stuck with You" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Huey Lewis & the News</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">September 21</span><br />1957 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Scotty Moore</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bill Black</span> quit as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elvis Presley</span>'s backup musicians in a salary dispute (Bill eventually forms <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bill Black's Combo</span>)<br />1959 - "Sleep Walk" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Santo & Johnny</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.<br />1963 - "Blue Velvet" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bobby Vinton</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.<br />1963 - "Sugar Shack" entered the Billboard Hot 100, starting a fifteen-week run for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs</span>.<br />1968 - "Harper Valley P.T.A." by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeannie C. Riley</span> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.<br />1974 - "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barry White</span> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.<br />1985 - "Money forNothing" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dire Straits</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">22</span><br />1941 - Singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dickey Lee</span> (Lipscomb) was born: "Patches," "I Saw Linda Yesterday," "Never Ending Songs of Love," "Rocky"; songwriter: "She Thinks I Still Care."<br />1943 - Singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate Smith</span> finished her War Bond radio appeal. For 13 continuous hours Smith had stayed on the air, collecting a whopping $39 million dollars in bond pledges.<br />1947 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Don Felder</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Eagles</span> was born: "One of These Nights," "Lyin’ Eyes," "Best of My Love," "New Kid in Town"; solo: LP: <span style="font-style: italic;">Airborne.</span><br />1951 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Coverdale</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Deep Purple</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Whitesnake</span> was born: "Fool for Your Loving," "Don’t Break My Heart Again"; solo: "In the Heat of the Night."<br />1956 - Grammy Award-winning singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Debby Boone</span> was born: Best New Artist [1977], "You Light Up My Life" [1977], "With My Song I Will Praise Him" [1980], "Keep the Flame Burning" [w/Phil Driscoll - 1984]; group: <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Boone Family</span>; daughter of singers Pat and Shirley Boone<br />1958 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joan Jett of The Blackhearts</span> was born in Landsdowne, PA: "I Love Rock ’n’ Roll," "Crimson and Clover," "I Hate Myself for Loving You"; actress: Light of Day; group: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Runaways</span><br />1962 - It was a hootenanny of a good time in, of all places, New York’s famed Carnegie Hall.<br />The cast included newcomer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bob Dylan</span> making his first appearance at Carnegie Hall.<br />1965 - </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chart Toppers: </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"Help!" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span>; "Eve of Destruction" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barry McGuire</span>; "Hang on Sloopy" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The McCoys</span>; "Is It Really Over?" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jim Reeves</span><br />1980 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">John Lennon</span> signed with Geffen Records. The Lennon LP, <span style="font-style: italic;">Double Fantasy</span>, was released on Geffen. (Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980.)<br />1983 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Everly Brothers</span> reunite, playing together for the first time in a decade, at Royal Albert Hall in London<br />1984 - "Missing You" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">John Waite</span> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.<br />1985 - The poor of America’s Heartland ... the financially troubled farmers of Middle America ... got help from their friends in the music biz. Singing stars <span style="font-weight: bold;">Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Cougar Mellencamp</span> held a benefit concert to raise funds. The stars came out and so did the money. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Farm Aid</span> concert raised ten million dollars.<br />1989 - Russian-born American songwriter <span style="font-weight: bold;">Irving Berlin</span> died. He was 101 years old. Berlin wrote some 1,500 songs.<br />1999 - Singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shania Twain</span> was Entertainer of the Year, and The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dixie Chicks</span> picked up three awards, including Vocal Group of the Year, at the 33rd Annual Country Music Association Awards show.<br />2006 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Big Bopper</span> is posthumously honored with a historical marker in his home town of Beaumont, Texas.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">23</span><br />1926 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">John (William) Coltrane</span>, composer, musician was born: tenor & soprano saxman was born: "Stablemates," "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise," "Greensleeves," "Chim Chim Cheree," "In a Sentimental Mood"; LPs: <span style="font-style: italic;">Kind of Blue, Giant Steps, My Favorite Things</span>; died July 17, 1967.<br />1930 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ray Charles</span> (Robinson), ‘The Genius’ was born: Grammy Award-winning singer: "Georgia on My Mind" [1960], "Let the Good Times Roll" [1960], <span style="font-style: italic;">Genius of Ray Charles</span> [1960]," Hit the Road Jack" [1961], "I Can’t Stop Loving You" [1962], "Busted" [1963], "Crying Time" [1966], "Living for the City" [1975], Lifetime Achievement Award of 1986, "I’ll be Good to You" [w/Chaka Khan - 1990]; "What’d I Say," "One Mint Julep," "Take These Chains from My Heart," "You Don’t Know Me"; actor: The Blues Brothers, Ballad in Blue, Limit Up; died June 10, 2004.<br />1943 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Julio Iglesias</span> was born: "To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before" [w/Willie Nelson]; Guinness Book of Records: sales of more than 100 million copies of 60 LPs in five languages; soccer: professional goalie [Spain].<br />1949 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bruce Springsteen</span>, ‘The Boss’was born in Freehold, NJ: E-Street Band: "Born in the U.S.A.," "Born to Run," "Hungry Heart," "Dancing in the Dark," "Cover Me," "I’m on Fire," "Glory Days," "My Hometown," "War"; songwriter: "Blinded by the Light" [Manfred Mann’s Earth Band], "Fire" [The Pointer Sisters]; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame [3-15-99].<br />1957 - "Honeycomb" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jimmie Rodgers</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks.<br />1957 - "That'll Be the Day" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Crickets</span> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.<br />1967 - "The Letter" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Box Tops</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks. Though the song was #1 for four weeks and remained on the charts for 13 weeks, The Box Tops reorganized right after that first hit and never made it to #1 again.<br />1969 - "Paul is dead" rumors sweep the US when an Illinois University newspaper publishes "clues" hinting at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paul McCartney</span>’s demise and subsequent replacement in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beatles</span>. Some suspect the hoopla is really a Capitol Records publicity stunt.<br />1972 - "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mac Davis</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.<br />1980 - <span style="font-style: italic;">The Elephant Man</span> made its debut on Broadway with rock singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Bowie</span> in his acting debut.<br />1989 - "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Milli Vanilli</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.<br />1984 - </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chart Toppers: </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"Missing You" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">John Waite</span>; "Let’s Go Crazy" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Prince & The Revolution</span>; "Drive" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Cars</span>; "Let’s Chase Each Other Around the Room" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Merle Haggard.</span><br />1997 - The Rock group <span style="font-weight: bold;">U2</span> performed for an estimated 45,000 Muslims, Croats, Serbs and NATO peace-keeping troops. The band performed in a stadium built for Sarajevo’s 1984 Winter Olympics. Their sounds of rock music echoed through a valley that had known only the terrifying explosions of shells and the ring of snipers’ bullets for several years.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">24</span><br />1941 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Linda Eastman McCartney</span>, photographerand member of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wings</span> was born: "Silly Love Songs" [w/husband Paul McCartney]; died Apr 17, 1998.<br />1942 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Glenn Miller</span> ended his <span style="font-style: italic;">Moonlight Serenade</span> series on CBS radio. It was time for Miller to go to war. The show had aired three times a week for Chesterfield Cigarettes.<br />1942 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gerry Marsden</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gerry & The Pacemakers</span> was born: "Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying," "I’m the One," "Ferry Cross the Mersey."<br />1953 - Following in the footlights of musical greats like Ignace Paderewski and Victor Borge, a piano player named <span style="font-weight: bold;">Liberace</span> debuted at Carnegie Hall. Liberace performed before a sellout audience. His candelabra and concert grand piano were instant trademarks that lasted throughout his career.<br />1966 - "Cherish" by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Association</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.<br />1966 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jimmy Hendrix</span> changed the spelling of his name to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jimi</span>.<br />1968 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Vogues</span> received a gold record for "Turn Around Look at Me" on the Reprise label.<br />1983 - "Tell Her About It" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Billy Joel</span> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.<br />1988 - "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bobby McFerrin</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.<br />1988 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Guns N’Roses</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Appetite for Destruction</span> reached #1 on the Billboard album chart.<br />1994 - Chart Toppers: "I’ll Make Love to You" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Boyz II Men</span>; "Endless Love" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey</span>; "When Can I See You" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Babyface</span>; "Third Rock from the Sun" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joe Diffie.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">25</span><br />1950 - NBC-TV introduced a new concept in daytime programming. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate Smith</span> debuted an hourlong show. Her theme song for the show was "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain." Kate’s daytime show ran for four years. God Bless America.<br />1954 - "Hey There" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rosemary Clooney</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 6 weeks.<br />1965 - "Eve of Destruction" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barry McGuire</span> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.<br />1968 - </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chart Toppers: "</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Harper Valley P.T.A." - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeannie C. Riley</span>; "Hey Jude" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span>; "Hush" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Deep Purple</span>; "Mama Tried" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Merle Haggard.</span><br />1979 - The third musical resulting from the collaboration of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tim Rice</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrew Lloyd Weber</span> lit up the Great White Way. <span style="font-style: italic;">Evita</span> opened on Broadway to rave reviews.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">26</span><br />1887 - German immigrant <span style="font-weight: bold;">Emile Berliner </span> receives a patent for his new invention, the Gramophone.<br />1892 - The ‘March King’ was introduced to the general public. <span style="font-weight: bold;">John Philip Sousa</span> and his band played the "Liberty Bell March" in Plainfield, New Jersey.<br />1898 - Composer <span style="font-weight: bold;">George Gershwin</span> (Jacob Gershvin) was born: "Rhapsody in Blue," "Swanee," "Porgy & Bess," "The Man I Love," "Funny Face," "I Got Rhythm," "Summertime," "An American in Paris," "They Can’t Take That Away from Me," "Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off," "A Foggy Day [In London Town]," "Fascinating Rhythm," "Embraceable You," "Our Love is Here to Stay"; collaborated with brother Ira; died July 11, 1937.<br />1908 - An ad for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Edison Phonograph</span> appeared in The Saturday Evening Post. The phonograph offered buyers free records by both the Democratic and Republican U.S. presidential candidates!<br />1925 - Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy Award Winner, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Marty Robbins</span> (Robertson) was born: "El Paso" [1960], "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" [1970]; "A White Sport Coat," "Devil Woman"; actor: Road to Nashville, Ballad of a Gunfighter, Hell on Wheels, The Drifter; last Grand Ole Oprey singer to perform in Ryman Auditorium, 1st to perform in new Opryland; died Dec 8, 1982.<br />1937 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bessie Smith</span>, known as the 'Empress of the Blues', died in a car crash on Highway 61 near Clarksdale, Mississippi. She was 43 years old.<br />1941 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Frizzel</span> was born: "You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma," "I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home," "I Just Came Here to Dance," "Lost My Baby Blues," "Lefty"; brother of singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lefty Frizzel</span>.<br />1945 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bryan Ferry</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Roxy Music</span>: "Virginia Plain," "Pyjamarama," "Do the Strand," "Editions of You," "In Every Dream a Heartache," "Love is the Drug," "Angel Eyes," "More than This," "Heart on My Sleeve"; solo: <span style="font-style: italic;">Let’s Stick Together.</span><br />1947 - Grammy Award-winning singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lynn Anderson</span> was born: "Rose Garden" [1970]; "If I Kiss You," "Promises, Promises"; CMA Female Vocalist of the Year [1971].<br />1948 - Singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Olivia Newton-John</span> was born: "You’re the One that I Want," "If Not for You," "Let Me Be There," "I Honestly Love You," "Have You Never Been Mellow," "Please Mr. Please," "Physical," "Magic"; actress: Grease, Xanadu, Two of a Kind.<br />1953 - "You You You" by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ames Brothers</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 8 weeks.<br />1955 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Carlene Carter</span> (June Carter’s daughter) was born: "I Fell in Love," "Every Little Thing," "Do It in a Heartache."<br />1957 - <span style="font-style: italic;">West Side Story</span> opened in New York. The musical ran for 734 performances. The loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s <span style="font-style: italic;">Romeo and Juliet</span> produced several hit songs, including "Maria" and "Tonight."<br />1960 - "My Heart Has a Mind of its Own" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Connie Francis</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.<br />1962 - “Come and listen to the story ’bout a man named Jed...” <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beverly Hillbillies</span> aired on CBS-TV. U.S. audiences were enchanted with Jed, Ellie Mae, Granny, Jethro, Miss Jane and that banker feller. Enchanted, as in a trance, in fact, for 216 shows. Bluegrass stars <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs</span> had the honor of composing and recording the theme song and hit record, "The Ballad of Jed Clampett."<br />1964 - "Oh, Pretty Woman" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy Orbison</span> topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.<br />1969 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Beatles</span> walked the road toward a hit LP for the last time, as <span style="font-style: italic;">Abbey Road</span> was released in London. The 13th and last album for the ‘fab four’ zoomed quickly to the #1 spot on the charts and stayed there for 11 weeks.<br />1987 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Whitney Houston</span>’s fifth consecutive #1 U.S. single hit the top. "Didn’t We Almost Have It All" was a cut from her LP, <span style="font-style: italic;">Whitney</span>, which was number one on the album charts from June 27 to Sep 11 that year.<br />1998 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Betty Carter</span>, Grammy-winning jazz singer, died of pancreatic cancer in New York. She was 69 years old.<br />2003 - Rock singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Robert Palmer</span>, known for his sharp suits and hits, such as "Addicted to Love," died in Paris of a heart attack. He was 54 years old.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">September </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">27</span><br />1938 - Clarinet virtuoso <span style="font-weight: bold;">Artie Shaw</span> recorded the song that would become his theme song. "Nightmare" was waxed on the Bluebird Jazz label.<br />1938 - "Thanks for the Memory" was heard for the first time on <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Bob Hope Show</span> -- on the NBC Red radio network. Who was the bandleader? If you said <span style="font-weight: bold;">Les Brown</span>, you’d be ... wrong. It was <span style="font-weight: bold;">Skinnay Ennis</span> accompanying ol’ ski nose at the time.<br />1943 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Randy Bachman</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bachman-Turner Overdrive</span> was born: "Let It Ride," "Takin’ Care of Business," "You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet," "Roll on Down the Highway"; <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Guess Who</span>: "Shakin’ All Over," "These Eyes," "Laughing," "No Time," "American Woman," "No Sugar Tonight."<br />1947 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Meat Loaf</span> (Michael [Marvin] Lee Aday) was born in Dallas TX: "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"; actor: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Americathon, Roadie.<br />1958 - Singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shaun Cassidy</span> was born: "Da Doo Ron Ron," "That’s Rock ’n’ Roll," "Hey Deanie," "Do You Believe in Magic"; actor: The Hardy Boys Mysteries, Breaking Away, General Hospital, Blood Brothers; son of Jack Cassidy & Shirley Jones; half-brother of David Cassidy.<br />1962 - Detroit secretary <span style="font-weight: bold;">Martha Reeves</span> cut a side with a group called <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Vandellas</span> and the result was "I’ll Have to Let Him Go." Soon thereafter, the hits of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Martha and The Vandellas</span> just kept on comin’.<br />1962 - After a concert that featured folk music at Carnegie Hall, The New York Times gave a glowing review in a story about “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Bob Dylan</span>: A Distinctive Folk Song Stylist.”<br />1975 - "I'm Sorry" by <span style="font-weight: bold;">John Denver</span> topped the charts and stayed there for a week.<br />1984 - Songwriter, singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Avril Lavigne</span> was born: "Complicated," "I’m With You," "Losing Grip," "Sk8er Boi," "Nobody’s Fool," "Anything But Ordinary."<br />1986 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lionel Richie</span>’s <span style="font-style: italic;">Dancing on the Ceiling</span> was the #1 U.S. LP. The tracks: "Dancing on the Ceiling," "Se La," "Ballerina Girl, " "Say You, Say Me." <span style="font-style: italic;">Dancing on the Ceiling</span> was the number one album for two weeks.<br />1997 - </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Chart Toppers: "</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Honey" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mariah Carey</span>; "4 Seasons of Loneliness" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Boyz II Men</span>; "How Do I Live" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">LeAnn Rimes</span>; "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diamond Rio</span>.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >September Birthdays </span><br /></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times;"></span></p><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">*Boxcar Willie, Archie Bell, Charlie Robison, *Virginia Scott (1), Hank Thompson, *Freddie King (3), </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ashley Overton</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> (4), Bill Campbell, Dave Pipkin (5), David Allan Coe, Gary Myrick, Rhett Miller, Karen Peters (6), *Buddy Holly (7), *Jimmie Rodgers, Guitar Shorty, Michelle Vignault, Anna Keyah (8), Sharon Lohse (9), Rosie Flores, Miles Zuniga (10), Roger Wallace, Hosea Hargrove (11), *Kenneth Threadgill, George Jones, *Barry White, Christine Albert, Steve Reynolds, Jennifer Hoskins (12), Marchel Ivery, Bill Small (13), *Hank Williams, *Don Walser (14), Beaver Nelson, Stephanie Nelson, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Karen Salter, Becky Gernand, Giorgio Angelini</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, Bryan Hibler (15), Terry McBride, Andrew Duplantis, Paul Minor, Eric C. Hughes, Will Indian (16), *Hank Williams (17), Lance Armstrong (18), Bobby Snell (21), Luke Wilson (22), Chris Gunn, John Avery Lomax (23), Carrie Weld, Griff Luneberg (25), Chris Miller, Mike Whitely, Donna Trimble (26), Meat Loaf, </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Jaime Wellwarth</span>, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Alex Napier </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">(27), Paul Skelton, Tomas Ramirez (28), *Joe "Guitar" Hughes, Alvin Crow, Betsy Moore (29), Johnny Mathis, Gibby Haynes, Noelle DeBruhl, Anthony Bice (30) </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September Memorials (date of death)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Vanessa Alvarez (9/1/06), Janice Martin (9/3/07), Luciano Pavarotti (9/6/07), Bill Monroe, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The "Father of Bluegrass Music" (9/9/1996); </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Remember the Heroes of 9/11 in NYC, PA & Washington DC (9/11/01), Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas (9/13/06), Toby Solomon (9/19), Don Walser (9/20/06)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">italic</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> = Continental Club staff (past & present)</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Notable Obituaries - September 2007</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" >Jeffrey Carter Alb</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" >recht,</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" > b. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">6/23/1973</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" > - d. 9/3/2007 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"><p> DALLAS — He was known for his singular voice, quick fingers, and kind character. </p> <p> Carter Albrecht was a favorite in the Dallas music scene. He played for the local rock band Sorta was also a member of Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians. </p> <p> On the cusp of a solo career, a doctor warned Albrecht he might lose his soulful sound if he didn't ditch cigarettes. He asked girlfriend Ryann Rathbone about taking Chantix, a stop-smoking drug made by Pfizer and approved by the FDA just last year. </p> <p> "And then we decided that we would do it together, because we decided that we wanted to quit," Rathbone said. </p> <p> Almost immediately, she said they started having vivid, often frightening dreams. "Changes in dreaming" is a known side effect of the medication. </p> <p> This was much worse, says Rathbone. "Nightmare, kind of... hallucination kind of dreams where you don't know if it's real or not." </p> <p> About a week into taking Chantix, after an evening of cocktails, Rathbone said Albrecht started hallucinating for real—lashing out at her physically and verbally. She remembers being hurt and confused by this uncharacteristic behavior. </p> <p> "It wasn't him. And I'd look at him and be like, 'Do you know who I am? Do, do you know it's me?'" she recalled. "And the things that he was saying did not make any sense. It was like he was in a nightmare." </p> <p> The nightmare ended on a peaceful Dallas street early on Labor Day morning with a terrified 911 call from a neighbor. </p> <p> "He was yelling. I didn't know what he was yelling, but I told him to get out of my yard," said the voice of a terrified female neighbor on the police recording. Seconds later, her husband is heard saying he shot someone at the front door. </p> <p> It turned out to be Carter Albrecht. </p> <p> "I was thinking, 'There's no way—there's no way. There's no way,'" Rathbone said. "It doesn't make any sense. None of it does." </p> <p> Months before Carter Albrecht's bizarre death, bloggers had started posting concerns about Chantix. </p> <p> There were reports of suicide. "I thought I was losing my mind," one person wrote. </p> <p> Another told of a "super-depressed meltdown" associated with the prescription drug. </p> <p> "I remember saying that nothing is worth doing, nothing matters, and I wish I was dead," said one North Texas resident who wished to remain anonymous. He said those dark feelings came out of the blue for him, too, after having a few drinks one night with his wife. </p> <p> Large-print, pharmacy handouts warn of nausea, changes in dreaming, constipation, gas, and vomiting with the use of Chantix. </p> <p> Only in the extreme fine print of the original box insert is there mention of rare psychotic and suicidal behavior. </p> <p> Even though a huge number of smokers are also drinkers, researchers say ethically, doctors can't study why Chantix and alcohol could cause the brain to go haywire. </p> <p> But the combination makes sense to addiction expert Bryon Adinoff of the Dallas VA. "So you mix a drug that affects the central nervous system, like Chantix, and you mix a drug like alcohol that affects the central nervous system," he said. "It's possible to have some unusual kind of responses." </p> <p> "There's a lot of problems that can occur once it's in a mass use," noted Carrollton family practice physician Dr. Richard Honaker. Vioxx, for example, was taken off the market after it caused heart attacks in patients. </p> <p> Dr. Honaker says he is now urging patients use Chantix with caution, but he believes its risk may still be worth the benefit. "More patients by far are able to quit smoking with this drug than anything else we have," he said. </p> <p> The 28-year-old North Texan who reported suicidal thoughts decided to keep using Chantix—but he quit drinking. </p> <p> "Nothing since that night. I've actually been much better," he said. </p> <p> Ryann Rathbone said she remains completely in shock about the events of Sept. 3. "I'm devastated and sad. I lost my soulmate," she said. "Where do you go from there?" </p> <p> Despite her grief, Rathbone has decided to speak out about what happened to the love of her life—perhaps as a warning about mixing Chantix with alcohol. </p> <p> "If that means saving other peoples' lives by getting the word out about Chantix and the complications or the side-effects, then that's what I want," she said. </p> <p> Her great sadness now is that this message—and not his music—may be Carter Albrecht's lasting legacy.<br /></p><p><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"> The Albrecht family also announced the establishment of the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation "in support of music and the music industry" in Dallas. The foundation's beneficiary has yet to be determined. Donations can be made through Northern Trust Bank, 16475 Dallas Parkway in Addison.</span></span></p></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Bobby Byrd, b. 8/15/1934 - d. 9/12/2007<br /></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_3">LOGANVILLE, Ga</span>. (AP) — Bobby Byrd, longtime collaborator with the late Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and co-founder of the Famous Flames, has died. He was 73.</p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Byrd died Wednesday at his home near <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_4">Atlanta</span>, according to the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home. News accounts attributed Byrd's death to cancer.</p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">One of the chief architects of Brown's trademark sound, Byrd's contributions can be heard on early Brown soul tracks and on hits that laid the foundations of funk, such as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine." The punctuating phrase "Get on up," which repeats throughout that song, was sung by Byrd.</p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Brown, who was born and raised in poverty, was serving a sentence in a north Georgia reform school for breaking into cars when he met Byrd, and Byrd's family arranged to take Brown into their home. Byrd also took Brown into his gospel group. Soon they changed their name to the Famous Flames and their style to hard R&B.</p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Byrd stayed with the Famous Flames, and the JBs after that, until 1973. Later, he would have a string of modest R&B hits. Byrd performed at the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_5">James Brown</span> Arena in <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" id="lw_1189850845_6">Augusta</span> during Brown's memorial service in December.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" ></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" >Luciano Pavarotti, b. 10/12/1935 - d. 9/6/2007</span><br /></span> </p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who brought opera to the masses, died on Thursday, September 6 at his home in Modena after a battle with cancer. He was 71. His manager Terri Robson said in a statement. "The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life.<br />While past opera stars often locked themselves in a gilded, elitist world, television viewers around the world heard Pavarotti sing alongside pop stars like Sting and Bono in his famous "Pavarotti and Friends" benefits for the needy.<br />Already famous in the opera world, he rocketed to planetary superstardom when he, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras sang at Rome's Caracalla Baths during the 1990 soccer World Cup in Italy. His last public singing performance was at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Turin in February 2006.<br />In 2003, Pavarotti married Nicoletta Mantovani, an assistant 34 years his junior and younger than his three daughters, after an acrimonious divorce from Adua, his wife of 37 years. He is survived by Nicoletta, their four-year-old daughter, Alice, as well as three daughters from Pavarotti's first marriage.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Janis </strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Martin, b. 5/23/1940 - d. 9/3/2007</span><br /></strong></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong></strong><strong style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Janis Martin, </strong><strong style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">67, a rockabilly sensation of the 1950s who was billed as "the female Elvis," died of cancer Sept. 3 in Durham, N.C.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Her death, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., was announced Tuesday by her husband, Bradley Whitt, who said the cause was cancer. She learned that she had cancer shortly after what turned out to be her last public performance, a cancer benefit in Richmond in March, Mr. Whitt said.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ms. Martin rose to fame in the 1950s as </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/p/elvis_presley/index.html?inline=nyt-per" title="More articles about Elvis Presley.">Elvis Presley</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">’s label mate at RCA Victor, which promoted her as the Female Elvis. Her first record and biggest hit, “Will You Willyum,” was released in 1956, when she was just 15. The song made the Billboard Top 10 for one week and sold about 750,000 copies. Martin's songs also included "Drugstore Rock 'n' Roll" and "Let's Elope, Baby."</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">She appeared on the “Tonight” show and “American Bandstand” and toured with </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://movies.nytimes.com/person/84394/Johnny-Cash?inline=nyt-per" title="">Johnny Cash</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, Carl Perkins, Faron Young, Hank Snow, Porter Wagoner and Jim Reeves. She became a star in Europe, where she is still popular, Mr. Whitt said.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ms. Martin was voted Billboard’s most promising female artist in 1956. When Martin secretly married and became pregnant in 1957, her record label dropped her. She formed her own band, the Marteens, and played clubs and fairs before retiring from show business in 1958. She remained largely inactive in the business until the late 1970s, when the rockabilly revival led to extensive tours in Europe and introduced Ms. Martin to a new generation of fans.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Geraldine Connor of South Boston, Va.; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. She had a son, who died, by a previous marriage.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">“She was a free-spirited lady who was devoted to her fan base,” Mr. Whitt said in a telephone interview. “She would stay for hours after a show and never leave a person standing, taking pictures and signing for them for four or five hours.”</span></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </p> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">A Fusion of Art, Jazz and Cocktails<br /><br />1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704<br /><br />Two doors up from The Continental Club<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #4.3 ...... Austin TX ...... September 20, 2007</span></span><span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~DTWeekend.com</span><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Art</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September 6 -September 30</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">: </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.williamkstidham.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">William K. Stidham</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> came to painting after a bruising experience in trying to get his contemporary fiction novel published. Having spent 4 years in writing, editing, choosing an agent,more editing, then shopping publishing houses and hitting a dead end... William decided to pick up a watercolor kit from the local Walgreen's in order to do something different with his creative energy...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The initial paintings came out better than expected and offered encouragement. Not having a formal education in art, he looks at this as a gift. "The only bad habits I have are my own. Watercolors can never be mastered and God is in the perceived mistakes that eventually become a new extension of who I am and where I am going. The so called mistakes end up becoming a new direction."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">William K. Stidham has had shows in many cities including: Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta, Corpus Christi and Queretaro, Mexico. He has been featured in the Austin American Statesman, radio station in Austin, ME TV, magazines and a Coors Light beer commercial. His work also graces The Vineyard wine labels. He currently resides in Austin TX.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Music</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Mondays in </span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson"><span>Son Y No Son</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesdays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/"><span>The Ephraim Owens Experience</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesdays in September @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends"><span>Trube, Farrell & Sniz</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursdays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span>Paris 49</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. *</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Paris 49 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">is off for part of October, and </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Trio Gallerio</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> and </span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >will fill in on on dates TBA.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span>Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span></a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - The </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> in partnership with </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> will present </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://http//www.identitytheory.com/interviews/birnbaum147.php">Dagoberto Gilb</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">'s </span></span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.amazon.com/Hecho-Tejas-Literature-Southwestern-Collection/dp/082634125X"><i><span style="font-style: italic;">Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Texas</st1:state></st1:place> Mexican Literature</span></i></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">**********<br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston<br /><br />3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Volume XI #4.3 ...... Houston TX ...... September 20, 2007</span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Priceline.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at Tacos A Go-Go, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, Sigs Lagoon, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!</span><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our MySpace Blog, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at Sig's Lagoon, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday 9/20 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cattymusic.com/">Cattywompus</a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 9/21</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.todycastillo.com/">Tody Castillo</a> @ 11:30, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.patriciavonne.com/">Patricia Vonne</a> @ 10<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/22 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.grupofantasma.com/">Grupo Fantasma</a> @ 9:30. Dance all night! Doors open @ 8pm.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Sunday 9/23</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.azpeacemakers.com/">Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers</a>! </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span>Doors open @ 8pm. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tix on sale now! Call (713) 533-9525</span><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br />***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesday 9/26 @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Eric Tucker's </a><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/erictuckerswickedwednesdays">Wicked Wednesdays</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> w/</span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/chadstrader123">Chad Strader</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/spoiledroyals">Spoiled Royals</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.thetexassapphires.com/">Texas Sapphires</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wicked Witch</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 9/27 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.andersparker.com/">Anders Parker</a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 9/28</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4">The Umbrella Man</a> @ 11:30, plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thetexassapphires.com/">Texas Sapphires</a> @ 10<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/29</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <span>EARLY SHOW with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegourds.com/">THE GOURDS</a> @ 9pm! Doors open @ 8pm.<br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Monday</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 8</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> begins at 8:00 p.m. and </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Tuesday 9:00</span> </span>- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00</span> </span>- Through September <span style="font-weight: bold;">Papa Sloan's Country</span> will play all your favorite country and western hits! They'll be taking requests and keeping them dancing. Always entertaining! $1 Lone Stars till 8pm so come early and stay a while.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - FREE! <a href="http://www.myspace.com/beetleband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEETLE</span></a> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30 No Cover</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/"><span>Molly and the Ringwalds</span></a> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br />3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br />Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI #4.3 ...... Houston TX ...... September 20, 2007</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the décor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Houston.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday 9/22</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allenoldiesband.com/">Allen Oldies Band</a></span> <div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br />***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Sunday</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big E</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotclubofhouston"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >! Doors open @ 8, No cover!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, No cover!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Umbrella Man</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, No cover!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-20293920519066667252007-09-13T10:48:00.002-05:002007-09-18T15:24:09.361-05:00Continental Confidential 9/13/07<div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Continental Confidential<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Revealing the facts and naming the names"<br /><br />***<br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Continental Club</span></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Rockin' South Austin since 1957</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Volume XI #4.2 ...... Austin TX ...... September 13, 2007</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~CitySearch.com</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><br /><br />***</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Dianne's Dish</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Hello everyone! I solved the sidebar photos mystery. I can't do it unless I'm signed in as the "administrator" or something. But, I can still put them in the body of the newsletter. But not this week, because I've got a bunch of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a> videos for you to check out!</span><br /><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The first one is a trailer from the John Sayles film, Honeydripper. It marks Gary Clark Jr.'s acting debut in a feature film, but don't worry, he gets to sing & play guitar in it too! Hyena Records sent us links to two Dale Watson videos. They've been out on the road for three weeks, but Dale & the Lone Stars are back next Monday.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Honeydripper trailer:<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r7j1M-Rf9-Y"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r7j1M-Rf9-Y" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Dale's "Hollywood Hillbilly" directed by and starring Johnny Knoxville:</span></div><div style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><object style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qc_iGPHjmpE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qc_iGPHjmpE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br />Dale's "Justice For All" </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">starring </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">James Denton</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> ('Desperate Housewives')</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >:</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q-QLoErpjN0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q-QLoErpjN0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-family:georgia;">***</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://www.aclfest.com/">Austin City Limits Festival</a> is upon us and we've got exciting shows lined up for the weekend, including Friday & Saturday nights with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Red Stick Ramblers</span>, Saturday night with <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> and Sunday with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alejandro Escovedo</span>. And for those of you who frequent the Gallery, you won't want to miss <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Magnificent Trio</span> in the Continental Club Gallery on Saturday night!<br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Not only are both of The Continental Clubs on MySpace, but now The Continental Club Gallery is too! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, the address for Houston is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > Won't you be our "Friend"?</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Are you a customer with questions about upcoming shows? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. PR in Austin: Dianne, </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. Booking & PR in Houston: </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br />Keep readin' & rockin'.... </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">***</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Continental Service Club - <a href="http://www.bcrc.org/">Breast Cancer Resource Center</a></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Park St. David, 900 E. 30th, Ste 108, Austin, TX 78705 (after September 13)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ph: (800) 309-0089</span><br /><p style="margin-top: 0pt; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">The Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin is a grass roots, non-profit organization created by breast cancer survivors. The Center exists to serve women with breast cancer, their families and support systems, women who have questions about screening and biopsy, and others in the community who are concerned about breast cancer issues. </p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">All of the current staff and volunteers who work with clients are survivors. The BCRC functions as a clearinghouse for information on resources in the Central Texas area that provide services in breast cancer detection, education and support. Anyone seeking information or support may drop in, call or write.</p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">If you would like to make a donation by mail, just download the PDF donor form, print it out, and mail it with your check, to<br /></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="style50">Breast Cancer Resource Center,<br />P.O. Box 1532,<br />Austin, TX 78767-1532. </p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Donations can be made in memory or in honor of someone. A special acknowledgement will be sent to them or their family in recognition of your gift. <a href="http://www.bcrc.org/website/donorform.pdf" target="new" class="label">Click here for donor form</a></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Breast Cancer Resource Center is a Texas non-profit organization. The BCRC is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.</p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Contact the Breast Cancer Resource Center for information or questions at:<b><br />Austin:</b> (512) 472-1710 <span class="style3">New main number after September 13th 544-0900</span><b><br />Austin Fax:</b> (512) 472-1776 <span class="style3">New fax number after September 13th 544-0908 </span><b><br />Round Rock: </b>(512) 248-2645<b><br />Brackenridge:</b> (512) 324-7992<b><br />Georgetown:</b> (512) 942-4689<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mail@bcrc.org">mail@bcrc.org</a></p><p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thank you for your support!</p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style50"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >SoundBites - Austin</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Happy Hour</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Monday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span>- Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span></a><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! (Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. No cover!) </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will be off for part of October, and </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will fill in for them on 10/1, 10/15 & 10/22.<a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=WFhN-vtKhOY"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></a><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Django's Moustache:</span><br /></span><object style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vUxoCgkd-y0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vUxoCgkd-y0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday HH @ 6:30. $5</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet Casper</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton & more), we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! (Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m., $5)<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZrEONDgf2qc"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZrEONDgf2qc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br />Wednesday HH @ 6:30. No cover</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elanajames.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > takes over the Happy Hour spot from 8/15-9/12! "</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >" ~Rolling Stone, Australia. (Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!) </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*The </span><a href="http://www.hotclubofcowtown.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hot Club of Cowtown</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> lineup will play on 9/12! </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://combomahalo.com/">Combo Mahalo</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will fill in for Elana on 9/19 & 9/26.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">Hot Club of Cowtown:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yoFf3HmFlWk"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yoFf3HmFlWk" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Combo Mahalo:</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qZeAeeynUDM"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qZeAeeynUDM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span></span><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday HH</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, @ 6:30pm. $5</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://themothertruckers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mother Truckers</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except when </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/shotgunfiesta">Shotgun Party</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> plays on 9/13 w/no cover, and </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mariomatteoli.com/">Mario Matteoli</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> fills in on 9/27 w/no cover.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">Mario Matteoli:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jIeecl6F0v4"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jIeecl6F0v4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday HH, @ 6:30pm. No cover</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blues Specialists</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members Erbie Bowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards. (Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qGrDcIaqVEs"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qGrDcIaqVEs" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday Matinee, @ 3pm. No cover</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying is on his T-shirt.<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gY8AFtlAykA"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gY8AFtlAykA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">***</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >NightTime Residencies</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Sunday night @ 10. $6 </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.heybale.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale!</span></a><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the Heybale Orchestra w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Eric Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6! (Sundays @ 10:00 p.m. $6). </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 6/19 when </span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> plays at 9:30 and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.alejandroescovedo.com/">Alejandro Escovedo</a> follows @11:45, $20 cover.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Monday nights @ 10. $5 </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"From The Cradle To The Grave":</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oC4qxQotEQ0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oC4qxQotEQ0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tuesday nights @ 10. $5 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Strut</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! Members are: Bobby Perkins - bass (Carolyn Wonderland, Larry, Topaz), Neil Pederson - keys (Extreme Heat, Papa Mali, Topaz), Michael Hale - drums, M.C. (Patrice Pike, Afrofreque, Dirty Wormz), Ron Sio - guitar (MeterMen, Topaz). "Some greasy fried chicken with the gizzards on the side and some bad hot sauce. And in this case - it definitely tastes like Chicken!"<br /><span>Chicken Strut:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JeLzZfK_SpU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JeLzZfK_SpU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Wednesday nights @ 10:30, 12:00. $7 </span>- Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://jondeegraham/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jon Dee Graham</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. Jon Dee is gone for a couple of months, but we've got some terrific fill-ins for him! </span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">9/12: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >, <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> @ 12</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >; 9/19: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/curranrock">Nick Curran</a> & Friends all night long; 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 & 10/17: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12; 9/24: </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/bukkaallen"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bukka Allen</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> release party @ 10, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Nick Curran:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VL2ogtqNi6E"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VL2ogtqNi6E" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Dustin Welch:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AOe_BI9wXks"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AOe_BI9wXks" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br />***</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Best of the Rest</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >Thursday September 13 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/GREYHOUNDSMUSIC">The Greyhounds</a> are c</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">ombining raw grooves and fresh melodies with elements of classic funk, oldschool blues, and straightup soul. Not just your average funk band, Greyhounds infuse some much needed levity with a dynamic presence. They enjoy what they're doing, and it's more than evident in their highly energetic shows. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield</a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">, The Tyrant</a> is another high energy, excitement-filled performer. Is it possible that anyone works harder than Barfield on stage? He & his incredible band give it their all </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >every time</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > they're </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >on stage, and they've got a dedicated fan base to prove it</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">. Come shake your groove thing to the get-down sounds!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Greyhounds:</span><br /><object style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/K1eELhhYOyI"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/K1eELhhYOyI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Barfield:</span><br /><object style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SVW5wHTHkCA"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SVW5wHTHkCA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday September 14 @ 10:00, 12:00. $12 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.whiteghostshivers.com/">White Ghost Shivers</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">revel in string band music from the 20's and 30's, mixing early jazz, hokum, vaudeville, ragtime, western swing, and hillbilly, while at the same time unleashing the gutterous underbelly of a pseudo-rock world gone wrong...yee ha!! "The Motley Crue of hot string bands." I don't know who said it, but I love that someone did. This is the first night of Baton Rouge, Louisianans </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redstickramblers.com/">Red Stick Ramblers</a> two-night release party for their <a href="http://www.sugarhillrecords.com/">Sugar Hill</a> debut, <span style="font-style: italic;">Made In The Shade</span>. The dance floor will be full all night long, so come early & stay late.<br /></span><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span>White Ghost Shivers:</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NNie8rQKTH4"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NNie8rQKTH4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425"></embed></object></span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday September 15, @ 10:00, 12:00. $15</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redstickramblers.com/">Red Stick Ramblers</a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,san-serif;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> play a mixture of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing, traditional jazz of the 1920s and 1930s alongside a steadily growing number of tradition-inspired originals. Based in Southern Louisiana, they build upon the songs of seminal fiddlers like Dennis McGee and Dewey Balfa, along with jazz and country swing bandleaders such as Bob Wills and Django Reinhardt, finding a common thread of danceable rhythms and strong, elegant melodies.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/">James McMurtry</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">has been awarded Esquire's 2007 Esky Award for "Biggest Agitator." The tag refers to McMurtry's musical commentaries on the current state of the union - "We Can't Make It Here" and "God Bless America" and has been inducted into the Austin Chronicle Music Poll Hall of Fame. "Rock & Roots or Roots & Roll, whatever you want to call it—we challenge you to find a description that fits other than good music you can count on when you thought maybe you just couldn't count on music anymore!"</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> ~Lillie Ruby, </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/">webmaster emeritus</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">James McMurtry:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/almvddEkSbU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/almvddEkSbU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" class="style7"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Sunday 9/16 Doors open @ 9pm, show @ 9:30, 11:45, $20</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.heybale.com/">Heybale!</a> is going to start their regular Sunday night show a little early so that <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.alejandroescovedo.com/">Alejandro Escovedo</a> can join them tonight. It's the last night of the <a href="http://www.aclfest.com/">Austin City Limits Festival</a> and we want to give all those music-loving out-of-towners an after party to remember. Or it'll be all the music-loving locals if they get there first, since there are NO advance tickets. It's strictly first-come, first-served at the door on the night of the show. The country supergroup Heybale will get things going with a fine set of original & cover country tunes. Alejandro follows with whatever genre he's currently expanding & reinventing. I'm not at all sure what to expect, as it could be anything from orchestral to cowpunk to guitar-laden rock & roll. No matter; it's always breathtaking, heartbreaking, and </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">transcendent</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" class="style7">.<br /><span>Alejandro Escovedo:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3sVfoO6LBow"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3sVfoO6LBow" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br />Thursday September 20 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/shotgunfiesta">Shotgun Party</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">puts on a truly American music show. They swing early jazz right on into dance hall country… with rapturous results. The majority of songs are original, with melodies and lyrics that share stories: urban, bucolic, lively and lonesome. They've found a spot in our hearts, evidenced by the fact that they are playing Wednesday Happy Hour for the entire month of December!</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.greggaring.com/">Greg Garing</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">has been performing around America since the age of 10 absorbing and passing on countless forms of Folk and popular music. His own songs have been performed and recorded by many younger and older artists alike and hold the qualities of classic American songwriting. And he's the only musician I know who needs 6 MySpace sites to cover everything he does</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://thededringers.com/">The Dedringers</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">are fast making a name for themselves in Texas with their compelling live shows. At the ripe old age of 20 Sean Faires and Jonny Burke have already been playing together for four years developing their craft under the influence of Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Steve Earle, Gram Parsons, Todd Snider, Guy Clark and a host of others</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >.<br /><span>Shotgun Party:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hhRjjx9eJXM"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hhRjjx9eJXM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><span>Greg Garing:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qIIQnTAOVkk"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qIIQnTAOVkk" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><span>The Dedringers:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HUBZHKIzfwk"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HUBZHKIzfwk" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br />Friday September 21 @ 10:00, 11:30. $12 </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >- </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.johnnybush.com/">Johnny Bush</a></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> became an early devotee of the Western Swing music of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and the honky-tonk sounds of Ernest Tubb, Lefty Frizzell and Hank Thompson. </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Austin musicians like Dale Watson and Cornell Hurd sought Johnny out to play on their albums.</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">His renewed visibility has made him a mentor figure to younger Texas musicians who revered the honky-tonk/hardcore country sound that Johnny has done so much to perpetuate.</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" > One of those is Johnny's pal, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jessedayton.com/">Jesse Dayton</a> who plays the later set. His</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" class="epktxt"> brand of country music has been labeled "turbo country," a nod to his rockabilly roots with the Road Kings and the Alamo Jets. Dayton was raised on a diet of blues, cajun and punk, but graduated into full-flown rockabilly with the Road Kings, the outfit he formed in the late 80s. His 2004 album, Country Soul Brother, was an effective distillation of honky-tonk, rockabilly, soul and folk and even included an unlikely cover version of the Cars' "Just What I Needed." </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">And he's just been nominated in the Austin360 "Top Country Musician /Group" poll.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span> Jesse Dayton:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0pRN9GabGIM"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0pRN9GabGIM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Saturday September 22, @ 10:00, 11:30. $12</span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/bearandtheessentials">Bear & The Essentials</a> are opening the show to "</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">lay down some fancy hillbilly grooves blending originals with tunes from Johnny Cash, Johnny Horton, and Hank Snow," according to Jim Caliguiri for the Austin Chronicle. </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Los Angeles, CA's </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dekedickerson.com/">Deke Dickerson & the Ecco-Fonics</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">are going to deliver a night of surf, rock & country. Cutting a huge figure (both literally & figuratively) in the landscape of American roots music, </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >Deke Dickerson has continued doing what he does best, mixing the best American musical styles of the last five decades. Deke's not known as </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> the "Hardest Working Musician on the planet!" for nothing. And I just love his "Capitalist Corner" merch setup.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" ><span>Deke Dickerson:</span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" class="style7"><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/em1tPZm3mdw"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/em1tPZm3mdw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br />***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Coming.... </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Sunday 9/23, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.... Monday 9/24, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 9/25, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, $5</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 9/26, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Combo Mahalo @ 6:30... Thursday 9/27, $7: Youngmond Grand, Summer Wardrobe, Brent Palmer @ 10, Happy Hour, no cover: Mario Matteoli @ 6:30.... Friday 9/28, $10: Charanga Cakewalk, Patricia Vonne release party! @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 9/29, $10: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars, James "Slim" Hand @ 10; Matinee</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 9/30, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.... Monday 10/1, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars return! @ 10; </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 10/2, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, $5</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 10/3, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Elana James @ 6:30... Thursday 10/4, $7: Jungle Rockers, Deguello, Black Water Gospel @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30.... Friday 10/5, $10: Wanda Jackson's Annual Birthday Bash! @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 10/6, $10: Doyle Bramhall, Teisco del Rey @ 10; Matinee</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: TBA @ 3pm.... Sunday 10/7, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Music History 101<span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">will return eventually...</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September Birthdays </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">*Boxcar Willie, Archie Bell, Charlie Robison, *Virginia Scott (1), Hank Thompson, *Freddie King (3), </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Ashley Overton</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> (4), Bill Campbell, Dave Pipkin (5), David Allan Coe, Gary Myrick, Rhett Miller, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Matteo Bosisio, </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >Karen Peters (6), *Buddy Holly (7), *Jimmie Rodgers, Guitar Shorty, Michelle Vignault, Anna Keyah, </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Shannon Holt</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" > (8), Sharon Lohse (9), Rosie Flores, Miles Zuniga, Mark Guerra (10), Roger Wallace, Hosea Hargrove (11), *Kenneth Threadgill, George Jones, *Barry White, Christine Albert, Shontae Moeller, Steve</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> Reynolds, Jennifer Hoskins (12), Bill Monroe, Marchel Ivery, Bill Small (13), *Hank Williams, *Don Walser (14), Beaver Nelson, Stephanie Nelson, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Karen Salter</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Becky Gernand</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Giorgio Angelini</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">, Bryan Hibler (15), Terry McBride, Andrew Duplantis, Paul Minor, Eric C. Hughes, Will Indian (16), *Hank Williams, Tracy Anne Hart (17), Lance Armstrong (18), Bobby Snell (21), Chris Gunn (22), John Avery Lomax (23), Carrie Weld, Griff Luneberg (25), Chris Miller, Mike Whitely (26), Meat Loaf, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Jamie Wellwarth</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Alex Napier</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> (27), Paul Skelton, Tomas Ramirez (28), *Joe "Guitar" Hughes, Alvin Crow, Betsy Moore (29), Johnny Mathis, Gibby Haynes, Noelle DeBruhl, Anthony Bice (30)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September Memorials (date of death)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Vanessa Alvarez (9/1/06), Bill Monroe, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The "Father of Bluegrass Music" (9/9/1996); </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >Remember the Heroes of 9/11 in NYC, PA & Washington DC (9/11/01), Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas (9/13/06), Toby Solomon (9/19), Don Walser (9/20/06)<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:georgia;" >Birthday Legend: * = deceased; <span style="font-style: italic;">italic</span> = Continental Club staff (past & present)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">***</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Notable Obituaries - September 2007</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><p><strong style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">Janis </strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">Martin, b. 5/23/1940 - d. 9/3/2007</span><br /></strong></p><p><strong></strong><strong style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Janis Martin, </strong><strong style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"></strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">67, a rockabilly sensation of the 1950s who was billed as "the female Elvis," died of cancer Sept. 3 in Durham, N.C.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Her death, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., was announced Tuesday by her husband, Bradley Whitt, who said the cause was cancer. She learned that she had cancer shortly after what turned out to be her last public performance, a cancer benefit in Richmond in March, Mr. Whitt said.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ms. Martin rose to fame in the 1950s as </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/p/elvis_presley/index.html?inline=nyt-per" title="More articles about Elvis Presley.">Elvis Presley</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">’s label mate at RCA Victor, which promoted her as the Female Elvis. Her first record and biggest hit, “Will You Willyum,” was released in 1956, when she was just 15. The song made the Billboard Top 10 for one week and sold about 750,000 copies. Martin's songs also included "Drugstore Rock 'n' Roll" and "Let's Elope, Baby."</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">She appeared on the “Tonight” show and “American Bandstand” and toured with </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://movies.nytimes.com/person/84394/Johnny-Cash?inline=nyt-per" title="">Johnny Cash</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">, Carl Perkins, Faron Young, Hank Snow, Porter Wagoner and Jim Reeves. She became a star in Europe, where she is still popular, Mr. Whitt said.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Ms. Martin was voted Billboard’s most promising female artist in 1956. When Martin secretly married and became pregnant in 1957, her record label dropped her. She formed her own band, the Marteens, and played clubs and fairs before retiring from show business in 1958. She remained largely inactive in the business until the late 1970s, when the rockabilly revival led to extensive tours in Europe and introduced Ms. Martin to a new generation of fans.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Geraldine Connor of South Boston, Va.; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. She had a son, who died, by a previous marriage.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">“She was a free-spirited lady who was devoted to her fan base,” Mr. Whitt said in a telephone interview. “She would stay for hours after a show and never leave a person standing, taking pictures and signing for them for four or five hours.”</span></p><p> </p> <br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);font-size:100%;" >Luciano Pavarotti, b. 10/12/1935 - d. 9/6/2007</span><br /></span> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who brought opera to the masses, died on Thursday, September 6 at his home in Modena after a battle with cancer. He was 71. His manager Terri Robson said in a statement. "The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life.<br />While past opera stars often locked themselves in a gilded, elitist world, television viewers around the world heard Pavarotti sing alongside pop stars like Sting and Bono in his famous "Pavarotti and Friends" benefits for the needy.<br />Already famous in the opera world, he rocketed to planetary superstardom when he, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras sang at Rome's Caracalla Baths during the 1990 soccer World Cup in Italy. His last public singing performance was at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Turin in February 2006.<br />In 2003, Pavarotti married Nicoletta Mantovani, an assistant 34 years his junior and younger than his three daughters, after an acrimonious divorce from Adua, his wife of 37 years. He is survived by Nicoletta, their four-year-old daughter, Alice, as well as three daughters from Pavarotti's first marriage.</p><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A Fusion of Art, Jazz and Cocktails</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Two doors up from The Continental Club</span><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Volume XI #4.2 ...... Austin TX ...... September 13, 2007</span></span><span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~DTWeekend.com</span><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Art<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: georgia;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">September 6 @ 7pm </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Art Opening:</span> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">... </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.williamkstidham.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">William K. Stidham</span></a></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> came to painting after a bruising experience in trying to get his contemporary fiction novel published. Having spent 4 years in writing, editing, choosing an agent,more editing, then shopping publishing houses and hitting a dead end... William decided to pick up a watercolor kit from the local Walgreen's in order to do something different with his creative energy...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The initial paintings came out better than expected and offered encouragement. Not having a formal education in art, he looks at this as a gift. "The only bad habits I have are my own. Watercolors can never be mastered and God is in the perceived mistakes that eventually become a new extension of who I am and where I am going. The so called mistakes end up becoming a new direction."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">William K. Stidham has had shows in many cities including: Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta, Corpus Christi and Queretaro, Mexico. He has been featured in the Austin American Statesman, radio station in Austin, ME TV, magazines and a Coors Light beer commercial. His work also graces The Vineyard wine labels. He currently resides in Austin TX.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Music</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Mondays in </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson"><span>Son Y No Son</span></a> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Tuesdays in </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/"><span>The Ephraim Owens Experience</span></a> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2ekkAVte4zE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2ekkAVte4zE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br />Wednesdays in September @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends"><span>Trube, Farrell & Sniz</span></a> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night.<br />This clip includes special guest LZ Love:<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/79ZdwwB1OUo"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/79ZdwwB1OUo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br />Thursdays in </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span>Paris 49</span></a> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49 </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">is off for part of October, and </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Trio Gallerio</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> and </span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">will fill in on on dates TBA.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span>Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span></a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except Saturday 9/15</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mike </span>Flanigin's B-3 Trio</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will play @ 9pm. They will be fol</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">lowed b</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">y </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cindee.org/raulmalo_photos07.html">The Magnificent Trio</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 11:30. $15 cover</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - The </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> in partnership with </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> will present </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://http//www.identitytheory.com/interviews/birnbaum147.php">Dagoberto Gilb</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">'s </span></span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.amazon.com/Hecho-Tejas-Literature-Southwestern-Collection/dp/082634125X"><i><span style="font-style: italic;">Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Texas</st1:state></st1:place> Mexican Literature</span></i></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">**********</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Volume XI #4.2 ...... Houston TX ...... September 13, 2007</span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Priceline.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at Tacos A Go-Go, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, Sigs Lagoon, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!</span><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our MySpace Blog, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at Sig's Lagoon, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Keep Rockin’ Houston,</span><br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 9/13 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thedynamites.net/">The Dynamites</a> featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">Charles Walker</span>! This is a badass funk & soul revue!<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dhbp5EUZuwM"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dhbp5EUZuwM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />Friday 9/14</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.flametricksubs.com/">Flametrick Subs</a> @ 11:30, plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/resinvalleyboys">Sean Reefer & The Resin Valley Boys</a> @ 10.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flametrick Subs:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mBNJ0etA2y8"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mBNJ0etA2y8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sean Reefer:</span></span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J_a7Ku62xwE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J_a7Ku62xwE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />Saturday 9/15</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>- </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theflaminghellcats">The Flamin' Hell Cats</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">@ 11:30, and </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Broken Spoke </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">@ 10. Doors open @ 8pm.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">Flamin' Hell Cats:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e2aTdV8Ik5Y"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e2aTdV8Ik5Y" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Wednesday 9/19 @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">-</span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dekedickerson.com/"><span>Deke Dickerson & The Ecco-Fonics</span></a></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 9/20 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cattymusic.com/">Cattywompus</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 9/21</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" > - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.todycastillo.com/">Tody Castillo</a> @ 11:30, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.patriciavonne.com/">Patricia Vonne</a> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/22</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >- <a href="http://www.grupofantasma.com/"></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.grupofantasma.com/"></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.grupofantasma.com/">Grupo Fantasma</a> @ 9:30. Dance all night! Doors open @ 8pm.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />***<br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Monday</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> @ 8</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> begins at 8:00 p.m. and </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Glover Gill:</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.houstontangofestival.com/"><span style="display: inline;" id="vidDescRemain">www.houstontangofestival.com</span></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MWFsjsvQWYU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MWFsjsvQWYU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><span>El Orbits:</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o7zC3ZOhpqc"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o7zC3ZOhpqc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Tuesday 9:00</span> </span>- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00</span> </span>- Through September <span style="font-weight: bold;">Papa Sloan's Country</span> will </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">play all your favorite country and western hits! They'll be taking requests and keeping them dancing. Always entertaining! $1 Lone Stars till 8pm so come early and stay a while.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> - FREE! </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.myspace.com/beetleband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEETLE</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30 No Cover</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/"><span>Molly and the Ringwalds</span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.</span><br /><object style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1HqPTiEDLls"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1HqPTiEDLls" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br />3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br />Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI #4.2 ...... Houston TX ...... September 13, 2007</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">"</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the décor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">" ~Houston.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/15</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allenoldiesband.com/">Allen Oldies Band</a></span><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Every Sunday</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">- </span></span><a style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big E</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotclubofhouston"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >! Doors open @ 8, No cover!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, No cover!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Umbrella Man</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" >, No cover!<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IXZZKFh8c8w"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IXZZKFh8c8w" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">***</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Thanks,</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >***********************************************************</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-38451945692362895822007-09-06T13:26:00.001-05:002007-09-08T15:10:33.331-05:00Continental Confidential 9/6/07<div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Continental Confidential<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Revealing the facts and naming the names"</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Continental Club</span></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Rockin' South Austin since 1957</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Volume XI #4.1 ...... Austin TX ...... September 6, 2007</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really likes music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And that's why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, there's no better place to play...or go.</span>" ~CitySearch.com<br /><br />***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Dianne's Dish</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Hello everyone! It's been a couple of weeks since I last wrote very much, so I'm doing a catch-up issue today. Unfortunately, I still haven't figured out how to get all the photos up (see how they're on the side--}), but I'll figure out how to get them up for the next issue. Lots of news, so let's get started...<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span>This Sunday afternoon/evening (2pm-8pm) we'll be hosting <span style="font-weight: bold;">Music For Life: A Benefit Concert & Silent Auction for Allyson Pease</span>! Allyson is a 40-year old graduate student recently diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma breast cancer. Pease, a graduate student at St. Edward’s University, had a lumpectomy and recently began receiving chemotherapy treatment. Knowing she has limited medical insurance and limited income, Allyson’s friends across the country and in the United Kingdom have teamed up to create <span style="font-weight: bold;">Music for Life: A Benefit for Allyson Pease</span> by donating their time, talent and treasures. Allyson has been two-stepping on the dance floor at The Continental Club for years, and while you may not know her, she's definitely one of the Continental crowd. In addition to music from a few of Allyson’s friends, there will be a silent auction with many celebrity-signed items. Performers will include <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Maryann Price Trio</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, Chris Gates, The Sanchez Brothers, Chaparral, Ted Roddy & The Backwoods Hipsters, Bruce Robison</span> and Rick Broussard's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Two Hoots & A Holler</span>. It marks the first time that Rick has played at the Club since 1993!<br />The Silent Auction will include: An antique Coca-Cola machine (donated by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rob Thomas</span>, producer and creator of “Veronica Mars”), T-Mobile Sidekick phone (donated from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Todd Handlesman</span>) with BNC tool bag from the Showtime original series “Dexter” (signed by actor <span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael C. Hall</span>), a script and one sheet from “The Nines” (signed by writer/director <span style="font-weight: bold;">John August</span>), a clock featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">Omar & the Howlers</span>, photo illustrations by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gerald Bybee, John Katz</span>, and more. Collages by yours truly, <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Country Cousin</span>. Gift certificates from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Starbucks, iTunes, Zachary Scott Theater, Blanton Museum of Art</span>, and jewelry donated by artist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Julia Medick</span>.<br />We hope you will come out for the music, bid on some terrific items, and help out our friend Allyson. See you there!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:12;" ></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://www.hyenarecords.com/">Hyena Records</a> just sent me links to </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/">Dale Watson</a> videos. </span>The lastest music video for "<a href="http://www.hyenarecords.com/videos/dalewatson/hollywoodhillbilly">Hollywood Hillbilly</a>" was directed by and stars <span style="font-weight: bold;">Johnny Knoxville</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;">and his</span> previous music video for "<a href="http://www.hyenarecords.com/videos/dalewatson/justiceforall">Justice For All</a>" stars <span style="font-weight: bold;">James Denton</span> ('Desperate Housewives')<span style="font-family:georgia;">. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Dale has been out on the road for a couple of weeks and has another week to go.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Dale's bassist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gene Kurtz</span> was one of the subjects of a 3-part story </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Margaret Moser</span> </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">had written on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy Head</span>, the song </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">"Treat Her Right," and Gene. Gene was the co-writer on Head's 1965 hit, and </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">he was so honored to have </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Margaret </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">write about him in last week's Austin Chronicle that he called her from the road to say "Thank you." The stories had been perfectly timed to coincide with Roy Head's annual appearance for our Labor Day weekend <span style="font-weight: bold;">Legends</span> show....</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">And speaking of </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">the devine <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ms. Moser</span>, she was one of the folks who got to the Club's <span style="font-weight: bold;">SuperSoul Legends</span> show in time for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Mason</span>'s opening set and never left until <span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy Head</span> had belted out his last note. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">It was <span style="font-weight: bold;">Archie Bell</span>'s birthday, so we had a cake for him that was presented on stage by his lovely wife, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Juanita</span>. Then <span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy</span> jumped up on stage and led the jam-packed crowd in "Happy Birthday." <span style="font-weight: bold;">Archie</span> was thrilled and a little overwhelmed by it all. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Mason</span> confirmed that she is still planning on moving here from Philadelphia. She's looking at maybe making the move next Spring. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">If you weren't there, I can't possibly explain to you how wonderful that show was. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">When you've got <span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy & Carolyn Head</span> around, you can't help but laugh yourself sick. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Everyone's cheeks hurt the next day from smiling and laughing so much! Several people said it was without a doubt the best show they had been to all year.<br />So, here's my favorite story of the whole night. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Patrick</span>, who was working at the front door, asked me if I was expecting any more musicians, because <span style="font-weight: bold;">Steve P</span>, who was working at the Gallery door, said there were two horn players in the Gallery that no one knew & they were setting up like they were going to play. I told him that Archie was expecting a couple of guys (but Archie didn't give me any names) to come sit in with him. Patrick went to the Gallery and explained to the gentlemen that they were supposed to be downstairs and Archie was going up next. The elderly sax player said, "No. I'm setting up & playing with this fellow here," pointing to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Flanigin</span>. He told Patrick, "But, tell <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Lynn</span> that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Spotty</span> says hello." Patrick came back and said "We have a problem. The musicians won't come down. They've decided to play with the Trio. Oh, and one of them said to tell BarbaraLynn that Spotty said hello." So I relayed the message to Ms. Lynn, and she said "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Spot Barnett</span>??" And I said "Spot Barnett????" And Patrick said "Yeah, that's the name." I was so excited! And that's how San Antonio sax legend Spot Barnett ended up playing all night with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span>, and even had his name added to the sidewalk chalk board. Spot did come down to the Club at the end of the night to catch up with old friend Barbara Lynn and cause a flurry amongst the autograph seekers & photographers. Flanigin's show is becoming quite the hot spot for celebrity sitings. He had been host the week before to </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kim Wilson</span> who sat in with him, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Johnny Moeller & Frosty</span>. Kim had just finished his gig with the "Jimmy Reed Highway" at Antones, but he just kept going at the Gallery until almost 2:30 a.m., playing some <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bobby 'Blue' Bland</span> songs and old <span style="font-weight: bold;">T-birds</span> tunes. Flanigin says "It was pretty cool for anyone that happened to stay that late." Indeed. What a Saturday night it was for all of us!<br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Weary Boys</span>' R.I.P. show almost two weeks ago was amazing. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Texas Sapphires</span> brought us a high-spirited set that sealed their spot as "Best New Band," as determined by the 2007 Chronicle's Readers Poll. The Sapphires' <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rebecca Cannon</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Billy Brent Malkus</span> know how to put on a show. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears</span> completely knocked the crowd out. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Wow! </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Joe has played at the Club before as a one-man band, so we were really surprised when a full band including horn section (in suits & ties, no less) showed up & played a phenomenal JB's-style set. I know it's <span style="font-style: italic;">very</span> politically incorrect, but I love his moaning and wailing "<a href="http://www.myspace.com/jjlewisandcoolbreeze">Bitch I Love You</a>." If you want to listen to it, I must give you this WARNING! Explicit lyrics! <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Wearies</span> played their first set with banjo prodigy <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt Downing</span> and got the crowd revved up. Then, they closed out the night with the original Weary Boys, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Darren Hoff</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Brian Salvi</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Darren Sluyter</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mario Matteoli</span>, including a guest appearance by their first drummer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cade Callahan</span>. After Cade played a couple of tunes, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cary Ozanian</span> jumped back onto the drum throne & finished out the night. There were folks that had traveled in from other parts of the country to be here for the Wearies' final show. It wasn't nearly as sad as we had all expected - although there were a bunch of boys crying that their social life was now officially over - because it was the best Weary Boys set ever. Okay, now I <span style="font-style: italic;">really</span> miss them.<br /><br /></span></div>***<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:12;" ></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Congratulations to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/sunnysweeney"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunny Sweeney</span></a> who was just voted </span>Best Country Music Singer<span style="font-family:georgia;"> in the Austin 360/Statesman's <a href="http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/outandabout/entries/your_alist/">Your A-List</a>. While many Continental Club regulars were on the voting list, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunny</span> was the winner, beating out <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson, Heybale, Derailers, Jesse Dayton</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mother Truckers</span>! No one was more surprised than Sunny to have beaten out some of her own Austin heroes. You go, girl!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://www.aclfest.com/">Austin City Limits Festival</a> is nearly upon us and we've got exciting shows lined up for that weekend, including Friday & Saturday nights with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Red Stick Ramblers</span>, Saturday night with <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> and Sunday with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alejandro Escovedo</span>. And for those of you who frequent the Gallery, don't miss <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Magnificent Trio</span> in the Continental Club Gallery on Saturday night!<br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Not only are both of The Continental Clubs on MySpace, but now The Continental Club Gallery is too! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, the address for Houston is </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Won't you be our "Friend"?</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Are you a customer with questions about upcoming shows? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. PR in Austin: Dianne, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Booking & PR in Houston: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Keep readin' & rockin'.... </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Continental Service Club - <a href="http://www.bcrc.org/">Breast Cancer Resource Center</a></span><br />Park St. David, 900 E. 30th, Ste 108, Austin, TX 78705 (after September 13)<br />Ph: (800) 309-0089<br /><a href="mailto:mail@bcrc.org"></a><p style="margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p class="style50">The Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin is a grass roots, non-profit organization created by breast cancer survivors. The Center exists to serve women with breast cancer, their families and support systems, women who have questions about screening and biopsy, and others in the community who are concerned about breast cancer issues. </p> <p class="style50">All of the current staff and volunteers who work with clients are survivors. The BCRC functions as a clearinghouse for information on resources in the Central Texas area that provide services in breast cancer detection, education and support. Anyone seeking information or support may drop in, call or write.</p><p class="style50">If you would like to make a donation by mail, just download the PDF donor form, print it out, and mail it with your check, to<br /></p><p class="style50">Breast Cancer Resource Center,<br /> P.O. Box 1532,<br /> Austin, TX 78767-1532. </p> <p>Donations can be made in memory or in honor of someone. A special acknowledgement will be sent to them or their family in recognition of your gift. <a href="http://www.bcrc.org/website/donorform.pdf" target="new" class="label">Click here for donor form</a></p> <p>The Breast Cancer Resource Center is a Texas non-profit organization. The BCRC is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.</p><p>Contact the Breast Cancer Resource Center for information or questions at:<b><br />Austin:</b> (512) 472-1710 <span class="style3">New main number after September 13th 544-0900</span><b><br />Austin Fax:</b> (512) 472-1776 <span class="style3">New fax number after September 13th 544-0908 </span><b><br />Round Rock: </b>(512) 248-2645<b><br />Brackenridge:</b> (512) 324-7992<b><br />Georgetown:</b> (512) 942-4689<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mail@bcrc.org">mail@bcrc.org</a></p><p>Thank you for your support!</p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style50">***<br /></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >SoundBites - Austin</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Happy Hour</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! (Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. No cover!) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Paris 49</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will be off in October, and </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.djangosmoustache.com/">Django's Moustache</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will fill in for them.</span></span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet Casper</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton & more), we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! (Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m., $5)</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.elanajames.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> takes over the Happy Hour spot from 8/15-9/12! "</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" ~Rolling Stone, Australia. (Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!) </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >*The <a href="http://www.hotclubofcowtown.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hot Club of Cowtown</span></a> lineup will play on 9/12! <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://combomahalo.com/">Combo Mahalo</a> will fill in for Elana on 9/19 & 9/26.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ></span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://themothertruckers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mother Truckers</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. (Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m. $5) </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >*Except when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/southerncousins">Nakia & his Southern Cousins</a> will fill in for them on 9/6, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/shotgunfiesta">Shotgun Party</a> plays on 9/13, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mariomatteoli.com/">Mario Matteoli</a> fills in on 9/27.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blues Specialists</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members Erbie Bowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards. (Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying in on his T-shirt. (Saturdays @ 3 p.m. No cover!)</span><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >NightTime Residencies</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.heybale.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale!</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the Heybale Orchestra w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Eric Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6! (Sundays @ 10:00 p.m. $6) . <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except 6/19 when </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale</span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> plays at 9:30 and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.alejandroescovedo.com/">Alejandro Escovedo</a> follows<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> @11:45, $20 cover.</span></span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night. (Mondays @ 10 p.m. $5) </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >*Except</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >9/10 when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thehavolinesupremes">Mary Cutrufello & The Havoline Supremes</a> fill in for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale</span>.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Strut</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! Members are: Bobby Perkins - bass (Carolyn Wonderland, Larry, Topaz), Neil Pederson - keys (Extreme Heat, Papa Mali, Topaz), Michael Hale - drums, M.C. (Patrice Pike, Afrofreque, Dirty Wormz), Ron Sio - guitar (MeterMen, Topaz). "Some greasy fried chicken with the gizzards on the side and some bad hot sauce. And in this case - it definitely tastes like Chicken!" (Tuesdays @ 10 p.m. $5)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://jondeegraham/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jon Dee Graham</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers. (Wednesdays @ 10 p.m. $7) *Except when Jon Dee will be gone on 9/5: <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/curranrock">Nick Curran</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James McMurtry</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 12; 9/12: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >, <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> @ 12</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >; 9/19: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/curranrock">Nick Curran</a> & Friends all night long; 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 & 10/17: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> @ 10</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >, <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> @ 12.</span><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Best of the Rest</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Thursday September 6 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jakeandrews">Jake Andrews</a> celebrates the release of <span style="font-style: italic;">Feelin' Good Again</span> his latest CD on new label, Snocap. You'll hear all new songs from the new record, and Jake's new band will be featured! Legendary Blues master <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://guitarshorty.com/">Guitar Shorty</a>, who Jake toured with last summer & fall, will be performing one of his raucous blues sets at midnight</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">. </span>A proud member of the prestigious Alligator blues label, Shorty's latest album is <span style="font-style: italic;">We The People</span> has been named the Blues Foundation's 2007 "Contemporary Blues Album". Credited with influencing both Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Shorty has been electrifying audiences for five decades with his supercharged live shows and his incendiary recordings, beginning in 1957 with a Willie Dixon-produced single on the Cobra label. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br />Friday September 7 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/galholiday">Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue</a> </span>plays vintage honky tonk rockabilly and classic country music with a heavy dose of western swing for good measure. They are part of a new generation of musicians who have a deep-seated love and appreciation for the tried and true sound of their predecessors; musicians like Webb Pierce from West Monroe, LA, Hank Williams and less known musicians from the past like Helen Hall, a hard hitting Texas song writer who experimented with country in it's various forms including rockabilly.<span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.waynehancock.com/">Wayne "The Train" Hancock</a> has been called "the master of hillbilly swing," a "roots Renaissance man," a "country singer's country singer" and "Hank Williams meets Gershwin." But the phrase most frequently echoed throughout his career is "Wayne Hancock is the real deal." Joe Ely said it, Hank Williams III said it, Bobby Koefer from the Texas Playboys said it, as have countless music fans and writers when referring to Hancock's authentic and original blend of honky tonk, western swing, blues and big band that he calls "juke joint swing"<span style="font-family:georgia;">.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 8, @ 9:00, 10:15, 11:45. $10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Tonight is </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/mikerosenthalmusic">Mike Rosenthal</a>'s release party for his Freedom Records CD, <span style="font-style: italic;">Home</span>. </span>Clean arrangements feature an ever-present acoustic guitar, warm keyboards, melodic bass lines and conversational vocals. Yet, stylistically, the album remains true to Rosenthal’s undying love of FM radio rock. A close listen tells the story of a man dealing with personal change, finding love, negotiating loss and, perhaps most of all, finding his place. After spending six successful years with The Weary Boys, where <span style="font-family:georgia;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/mariomatteoli">Mario Matteoli</a> </span> opened up for such greats as Leon Russell, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, he decided to go in a different direction and focus exclusively on his solo career. In June of 2006, a 25-year-old Matteoli released “Hard Luck Hittin’,” his debut solo album. The album was well received by fans and critics alike. Some likened the album to the “acoustic solitude of Neil Young or the depressed world spun by Townes Van Zandt,” while others simply described it as “fantastic.”<span style="font-family:georgia;"> For the best hangdog honky-tonk, you're looking for <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.derailers.com/">The Derailers</a>! With </span><span class="style7">a decade’s</span><span class="style7"> worth of fine-tuned, highly anticipated and wonderfully received music, the Derailers continue to build the relationship between song,</span><span class="style8"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.cmt.com/loaded/index.jhtml?vid=169584"> </a></span><span class="style7"> listener and dance floor. </span><span class="style7">Their music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today’s country music. Brian Hofeldt describes his view of country music as, “finding out what love really is, versus what you thought it was when you were a kid.” For all the fans of the Derailers, love is all you need.<br /><br /></span><span class="style7"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Sunday 9/9 @ 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15 </span></span><span class="style7"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Special Early Afternoon Show! </span></span><span class="style7"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">$15 advance, $20</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">door</span> - The ever jazzy </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.maryannprice.com/">Maryann Price Trio</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> will open the show at 2pm, followed by a solo alt-country set by </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bigchrisgates.com/">Chris Gates</a>, the surf rock of </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Sanchez Brothers</span>, boot scootin' country by </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/chaparralaustin">Chaparral</a>, and </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/tedroddy">Ted Roddy & The Backwoods Hipsters</a>, acoustic country with </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brucerobison.com/"> Bruce Robison</a>, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >and pure Texas roots music with Rick Broussard's </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/twohootsandaholler">Two Hoots & A Holler</a>. Yes, that's right. It's one helluva lineup and a bargain at the price.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Thursday September 13 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/GREYHOUNDSMUSIC">The Greyhounds</a> are c</span>ombining raw grooves and fresh melodies with elements of classic funk, oldschool blues, and straightup soul. Not just your average funk band, Greyhounds infuse some much needed levity with a dynamic presence. They enjoy what they're doing, and it's more than evident in their highly energetic shows. <span style="font-family:georgia;"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">Barfield</a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/">, The Tyrant</a> is another high energy, excitement-filled performer. Is it possible that anyone works harder than Barfield on stage? He & his incredible band give it their all </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">every time</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> they're </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">on stage, and they've got a dedicated fan base to prove it</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Come shake your groove thing to the get-down sounds!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Friday September 14 @ 10:00, 12:00. $12 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.whiteghostshivers.com/">White Ghost Shivers</a> </span>revel in string band music from the 20's and 30's, mixing early jazz, hokum, vaudeville, ragtime, western swing, and hillbilly, while at the same time unleashing the gutterous underbelly of a pseudo-rock world gone wrong...yee ha!! "The Motley Crue of hot string bands." I don't know who said it, but I love that someone did. This is the first night of Baton Rouge, Louisianans <span style="font-family:georgia;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redstickramblers.com/">Red Stick Ramblers</a> two-night release party for their <a href="http://www.sugarhillrecords.com/">Sugar Hill</a> debut, <span style="font-style: italic;">Made In The Shade</span>. The dance floor will be full all night long, so come early & stay late.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 15, @ 10:00, 12:00. $15</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.redstickramblers.com/">Red Stick Ramblers</a></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,san-serif;font-size:85%;" > </span> play a mixture of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing, traditional jazz of the 1920s and 1930s alongside a steadily growing number of tradition-inspired originals. Based in Southern Louisiana, they build upon the songs of seminal fiddlers like Dennis McGee and Dewey Balfa, along with jazz and country swing bandleaders such as Bob Wills and Django Reinhardt, finding a common thread of danceable rhythms and strong, elegant melodies.<span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,san-serif;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/">James McMurtry</a> </span>has been awarded Esquire's 2007 Esky Award for "Biggest Agitator." The tag refers to McMurtry's musical commentaries on the current state of the union - "We Can't Make It Here" and "God Bless America" and has been inducted into the Austin Chronicle Music Poll Hall of Fame. "Rock & Roots or Roots & Roll, whatever you want to call it—we challenge you to find a description that fits other than good music you can count on when you thought maybe you just couldn't count on music anymore!"<br /> ~Lillie Ruby, <a href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/">webmaster emeritus</a>.<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><i><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"></span></i></span></span><span class="style7"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Sunday 9/16 Doors open @ 9pm, show @ 9:30, 11:45, $20</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.heybale.com/">Heybale!</a> is going to start their regular Sunday night show a little early so that <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.alejandroescovedo.com/">Alejandro Escovedo</a> can join them tonight. It's the last night of the <a href="http://www.aclfest.com/">Austin City Limits Festival</a> and we want to give all those music-loving out-of-towners an after party to remember. Or it'll be all the music-loving locals if they get there first, since there are NO advance tickets. It's strictly first-come, first-served at the door on the night of the show. The country supergroup Heybale will get things going with a fine set of original & cover country tunes. Alejandro follows with whatever genre he's currently expanding & reinventing. I'm not at all sure what to expect, as it could be anything from orchestral to cowpunk to guitar-laden rock & roll. No matter; it's always breathtaking, heartbreaking, and </span>transcendent<span class="style7">.<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Coming.... </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Sunday 9/16, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10:00; Special late show, $20: Alejandro Escovedo @ midnight.... Monday 9/17, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars return! @ 10; </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 9/18, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, $5</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 9/19, $7: Nick Curran & Friends @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Combo Mahalo @ 6:30... Thursday 9/20, $7: *Dedringers*, Greg Garing, Shotgun Party @ 10, Happy Hour, $5: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30.... Friday 9/21, $12: Jesse Dayton, *Johnny Bush* @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 9/22, $10: *Deke Dickerson*, TBA @ 10; Matinee</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 9/23, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.... Monday 9/24, $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars return! @ 10; </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Paris 49 @ 6:30.... Tuesday 9/25, $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, $5</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Planet Casper @ 6:30.... Wednesday 9/26, $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Combo Mahalo @ 6:30... Thursday 9/27, $7: Youngmond Grand, Summer Wardrobe, Brent Palmer @ 10, Happy Hour, no cover: Mario Matteoli @ 6:30.... Friday 9/28, $10: Charanga Cakewalk, Patricia Vonne release party! @ 10; Happy Hour</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30.... Saturday 9/22, $10: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars, James "Slim" Hand @ 10; Matinee</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm.... Sunday 9/30, $6: Heybale w/Earl @ 10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Music History 101<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Music History will return next week.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September Birthdays </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />*Boxcar Willie, Archie Bell, Charlie Robison, *Virginia Scott (1), Hank Thompson, *Freddie King (3), <span style="font-style: italic;">Ashley Overton</span> (4), Bill Campbell, Dave Pipkin (5), David Allan Coe, Gary Myrick, Rhett Miller, </span>Matteo Bosisio, <span style="font-family:georgia;">Karen Peters (6), *Buddy Holly (7), *Jimmie Rodgers, Guitar Shorty, Michelle Vignault, Anna Keyah, </span>Shannon Holt<span style="font-family:georgia;"> (8), Sharon Lohse (9), Rosie Flores, Miles Zuniga, Mark Guerra (10), Roger Wallace, Hosea Hargrove (11), *Kenneth Threadgill, George Jones, *Barry White, Christine Albert, Shontae Moeller, Steve</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Reynolds, Jennifer Hoskins (12), Marchel Ivery, Bill Small (13), *Hank Williams, *Don Walser (14), Beaver Nelson, Stephanie Nelson, <span style="font-style: italic;">Karen Salter</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Becky Gernand</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Giorgio Angelini</span>, Bryan Hibler (15), Terry McBride, Andrew Duplantis, Paul Minor, Eric C. Hughes, Will Indian (16), *Hank Williams (17), Lance Armstrong (18), Bobby Snell (21), Chris Gunn (22), John Avery Lomax (23), Carrie Weld, Griff Luneberg (25), Chris Miller, Mike Whitely (26), Meat Loaf, <span style="font-style: italic;">Jamie Wellwarth</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Alex Napier</span> (27), Paul Skelton, Tomas Ramirez (28), *Joe "Guitar" Hughes, Alvin Crow, Betsy Moore (29), Johnny Mathis, Gibby Haynes, Noelle DeBruhl, Anthony Bice (30)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September Memorials (date of death)</span><br /><br />Vanessa Alvarez (9/1/06), Remember the Heroes of 9/11 in NYC, PA & Washington DC (9/11/01), Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas (9/13/06), Toby Solomon (9/19), Don Walser (9/20/06)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; <span style="font-style: italic;">italic</span> = Continental Club staff (past & present)</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Notable Obituaries - September 2007</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);font-size:100%;" >Luciano Pavarotti, b. 10/12/1935 - d. 6/9/2007</span><br /></span><p>Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who brought opera to the masses, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 71.</p> <p>"The great tenor Luciano Pavarotti died today at 5 am (11 pm Wednesday EDT) at his home in Modena," his manager Terri Robson said in a statement. "The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life.</p> <p>Although his health had been seriously failing for a year, the death of the rotund, black-bearded tenor known as "Big Luciano" saddened people ranging from stars, impresarios and critics of 'bel canto' to fans who could barely afford tickets.</p> <p>"He was one of those rare artists who affected the lives of people across the globe in all walks of life," London's Royal Opera House at Covent Garden said in a statement.</p> <p>"Through his countless broadcasts, recordings and concerts he introduced the extraordinary power of opera to people who perhaps would never have encountered opera and classical singing. In doing so, he enriched their lives. That will be his legacy," said Convent Garden.</p> <p>While past opera stars often locked themselves in a gilded, elitist world, television viewers around the world heard Pavarotti sing alongside pop stars like Sting and Bono in his famous "Pavarotti and Friends" benefits for the needy.</p> <p>Already famous in the opera world, he rocketed to planetary superstardom when he, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras sang at Rome's Caracalla Baths during the 1990 soccer World Cup in Italy.</p> <p>Sales of opera albums shot up after the concert and the aria <em>Nessun Dorma</em> from Puccini's Turandot, which has the famous victory line "At dawn I will win", became as much a feature of soccer fever as the usual stadium chants.</p> <p>The people of Modena, a provincial town in northeast Italy, mourned a man who remained very attached to his hometown even as a superstar.</p> <p>Venusta Nascetti, a 71-year-old who used to serve Pavarotti coffee in a local bar when he was a teenager, remembered him as being "full of joy, he had a happy spirit".</p> <p>"He always loved us just like we loved him," the frail old woman, wearing dark glasses to hide her emotion, told reporters outside Pavarotti's house where she went to pay her respects.</p> <p>Pavarotti shot to fame with a stand-in appearance at Covent Garden in 1963 and soon had critics gushing. His big break came thanks to another Italian opera great, Giuseppe di Stefano, who dropped out of a London performance of "La Boheme" in 1963.</p> <p>Covent Garden had lined up "this large young man" as a possible stand-in -- and a star was born.</p> <p>In 1972 he famously hit nine high C's in a row in <em>Daughter of the Regiment</em> at New York's Metropolitan Opera, which he referred to as "my home".</p> <p>His last public singing performance was at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Turin in February 2006.</p> <p><strong>Final Act</strong><br />In July last year, Pavarotti underwent surgery in New York for pancreatic cancer and retreated to his villa in Modena. He had to cancel his first planned public reappearance a few months later.</p> <p>Pavarotti was taken to a hospital in Modena last month and treated for more than two weeks. He was released on August 25, and spent his final hours at home with family and friends nearby, the statement said. </p> <p>"He remained optimistic and confident that he would overcome the disease and had been determined to return to the stage to complete his Worldwide Farewell Tour," the statement said.</p> <p>Robson said that up until just weeks before his death, Pavarotti gave several hours each day to teaching his pupils at his summer villa in Pesaro, on Italy's Adriatic Coast. Pavarotti launched an academy for young singers in Modena two years ago.</p> <p>"He was also planning to complete a recording of sacred songs and unveil the next phase of the Pavarotti International Voice Competition," the statement said.</p> <p>In 2003, Pavarotti married Nicoletta Mantovani, an assistant 34 years his junior and younger than his three daughters, after an acrimonious divorce from Adua, his wife of 37 years.</p> <p>As Nicoletta was bearing twins, the pregnancy ran into complications and their son Riccardo was stillborn.</p> <p>He is survived by Nicoletta, their four-year-old daughter, Alice, as well as three daughters from Pavarotti's first marriage.</p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A Fusion of Art, Jazz and Cocktails</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Two doors up from The Continental Club</span><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Volume XI #4.1 ...... Austin TX ...... September 6, 2007</span></span><span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting.</span>" ~DTWeekend.com<br /><br /></span></div><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Art<br /><br /></span>Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions. Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">September 6 @ 7pm </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Art Opening: </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">... </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.williamkstidham.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">William K. Stidham</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> came to painting after a bruising experience in trying to get his contemporary fiction novel published. Having spent 4 years in writing, editing, choosing an agent,more editing, then shopping publishing houses and hitting a dead end... William decided to pick up a watercolor kit from the local Walgreen's in order to do something different with his creative energy...<br /><br />The initial paintings came out better than expected and offered encouragement. Not having a formal education in art, he looks at this as a gift. "The only bad habits I have are my own. Watercolors can never be mastered and God is in the perceived mistakes that eventually become a new extension of who I am and where I am going. The so called mistakes end up becoming a new direction."<br /><br />William K. Stidham has had shows in many cities including: Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta, Corpus Christi and Queretaro, Mexico. He has been featured in the Austin American Statesman, radio station in Austin, ME TV, magazines and a Coors Light beer commercial. His work also graces The Vineyard wine labels. He currently resides in Austin TX.</span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ></span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ></span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Music</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Mondays in </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson"><span>Son Y No Son</span></a> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Tuesdays in </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/"><span>The Ephraim Owens Experience</span></a> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wednesdays in September @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends"><span>Trube, Farrell & Sniz</span></a> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursdays in </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span>Paris 49</span></a> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. *<span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49 </span>is off in October, and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/">Trio Gallerio</a> and </span><a href="http://chrisvestre.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Vestre Group</span></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;">will fill in on alternating weeks.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">September</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span>Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span></a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except Saturday 9/15</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mike </span>Flanigin's B-3 Trio</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will play @ 9pm. They will be fol</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">lowed b</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">y </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cindee.org/raulmalo_photos07.html">The Magnificent Trio</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 11:30. $15 cover</span><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span> - The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a> will present <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://http//www.identitytheory.com/interviews/birnbaum147.php">Dagoberto Gilb</a>'s </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Hecho-Tejas-Literature-Southwestern-Collection/dp/082634125X"><i><span style="font-style: italic;">Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Texas</st1:state></st1:place> Mexican Literature</span></i></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>**********</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br /></span></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Volume XI #4.1 ...... Houston TX ...... September 6, 2007</span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music.</span>" ~Priceline.com<br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br />When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at Tacos A Go-Go, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, Sigs Lagoon, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our MySpace Blog, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at Sig's Lagoon, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />Thursday 9/6 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" > - </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikemcclureband.com/">Mike McClure Band</a></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 9/7</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blaggards.com/">The Blaggards </a>@ 11:30, <span style="font-weight: bold;">TBA</span> @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/8</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>- </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/skarnales">Felipe Galvan y sus Carnales</a> , plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thejunglerockers.com/">The Jungle Rockers</a> @ 10. Doors open @ 8pm.</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wednesday 9/12 @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span>- <span style="font-weight: bold;">TBA</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 9/13 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" > </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thedynamites.net/">The Dynamites</a> featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">Charles Walker</span>! This is a badass funk & soul revue!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://www.thedynamites.net/"></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 9/14</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.flametricksubs.com/">Flametrick Subs</a> @ 11:30, plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/resinvalleyboys">Sean Reefer & The Resin Valley Boys</a> @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/15</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>- </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/theflaminghellcats">The Flaming Hell Cats</a> @ 11:30, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">TBA</span> @ 10. Doors open @ 8pm.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">***<br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Every Monday</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 8</span> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist <a href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a> begins at 8:00 p.m. and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Tuesday 9:00</span> </span>- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00</span> </span>- Through September <span style="font-weight: bold;">Papa Sloan's Country</span> will </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">play all your favorite country and western hits! They'll be taking requests and keeping them dancing. Always entertaining! $1 Lone Stars till 8pm so come early and stay a while.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - FREE! <a href="http://www.myspace.com/beetleband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEETLE</span></a> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30 No Cover</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/"><span>Molly and the Ringwalds</span></a> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br />3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br />Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI #4.1 ...... Houston TX ...... September 6, 2007</span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the décor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two.</span>" ~Houston.com<br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br />The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/15</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allenoldiesband.com/">Allen Oldies Band</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span><br />***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Every Sunday</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big E</span></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotclubofhouston"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span></a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">! Doors open @ 8, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Umbrella Man</span></a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">***<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">****************************************************************************************</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-45496881469004193622007-08-30T14:50:00.000-05:002007-09-05T13:53:22.336-05:00Continental Confidential 8/30/07<div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Continental Confidential<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Revealing the facts and naming the names"</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Continental Club</span></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Rockin' South Austin since 1957</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Volume XI #3.5 ...... Austin TX ...... August 30, 2007</span><br /></span><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really like music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And thats why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, theres no better play to play...or go.</span>" ~CitySearch.com<br /><br />***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Dianne's Dish</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Hello everyone! I've been having computer problems this week, so this will be another abbreviated newsletter. Sorry!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Not only are both of The Continental Clubs on MySpace, but now The Continental Club Gallery is too! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, the address for Houston is </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Won't you be our "Friend"?</span><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Are you a customer with questions about upcoming shows? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. PR in Austin: Dianne, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Booking & PR in Houston: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Keep readin' & rockin'.... </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >SoundBites - Austin</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Happy Hour</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! (Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. No cover!)</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.planetcasper.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet Casper</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton & more), we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! (Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m., $5)</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.elanajames.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> takes over the Happy Hour spot from 8/15-9/12! "</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" ~Rolling Stone, Australia. (Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!) </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >*Elana will be joined by pedal steel whiz </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.cindycashdollar.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cindy Cashdollar</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" > on September 5. </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://themothertruckers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mother Truckers</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. (Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m. $5) </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >*Except when <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/southerncousins">Nakia & his Southern Cousins</a> will fill in for them on 9/6</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blues Specialists</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members Erbie Bowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards. (Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!) *Except when Fayetteville AK country folk band </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/charliehorseband">*<span style="font-weight: bold;">Charliehorse</span>*</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> takes their place on 8/31!</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying in on his T-shirt. (Saturdays @ 3 p.m. No cover!)</span><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >NightTime Residencies</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.heybale.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale!</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the Heybale Orchestra w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Eric Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6! (Sundays @ 10:00 p.m. $6) .</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.dalewatson.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night. (Mondays @ 10 p.m. $5) </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >*Except</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" > 9/3: </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.leroibrothers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The LeRoi Brothers</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" > @ 9, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.joeking.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Joe King Carrasco</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" > @ 11, $10 and 9/10: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thehavolinesupremes">Mary Cutrufello & The Havoline Supremes</a>.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Strut</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! Members are: Bobby Perkins - bass (Carolyn Wonderland, Larry, Topaz), Neil Pederson - keys (Extreme Heat, Papa Mali, Topaz), Michael Hale - drums, M.C. (Patrice Pike, Afrofreque, Dirty Wormz), Ron Sio - guitar (MeterMen, Topaz). "Some greasy fried chicken with the gizzards on the side and some bad hot sauce. And in this case - it definitely tastes like Chicken!" (Tuesdays @ 10 p.m. $5)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://jondeegraham/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jon Dee Graham</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers. (Wednesdays @ 10 p.m. $7) *Except 9/5: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/curranrock">Nick Curran</a> @ 10, <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> @ 12; 9/12: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> @ 10</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> @ 12</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">; 9/19: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/curranrock">Nick Curran</a> & Friends all night long; 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 & 10/17: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/superroostermusic">Dustin Welch</a> @ 10</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, <span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry</span> @ 12</span><br /><br /><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Best of the Rest</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Thursday August 30 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.staytonbonner.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stayton Bonner</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> celebrates the release of </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Cadillac Road</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">! His website says it is "</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >a wild ride to the crossroads of where rock and country first began. Stayton Bonner is intent on finding inspiration in the most unlikely of places, shadowed regions dusted over in the wake of current top forty acts. Bonner relates his own experiences and passions into art with melodic and honest writing.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://elevenhundredsprings.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eleven Hundred Springs</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> warns that "</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >This ain't no Pop Country music</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" They have "</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >grown a massive fan base across Texas, California, and the South through constant touring, relentless grassroots promotion, and making country jams that are second to none in the vastly over-populated Texas music scene.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Friday August 31 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- A dynamic singer and showman, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. was voted best male vocalist by the Houston Press readers’ poll in 1996. In 2006, one noted Austin music critic stated that he is one of the best singers working in Texas today. His talent has attracted some of the best sidemen Austin has to offer, and he has become a staple of our weekly shows. "</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >He digs some mighty and deep grooves like a chugging musical bulldozer.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" ~Rob Patterson, Texas Music Magazine. "</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Rock 'n' roll ain't pretty and neither is </span><a style="font-style: italic; font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.scottbiram.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scott H. Biram<!--</span-->font</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><span>. The self proclaimed "Dirty Old One Man Band" successfully, and sometimes violently, lashes together blues, hillbilly and country precariously to raucous punk and godless metal.</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">" ~BloodshotRecords.com</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 1, @ 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00a.m. $20, Doors open @ 9:00pm</span>: </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">The SuperSoul Stars </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://barbaramasonmusic.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Mason</span></a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> ("Yes, I'm Ready", 1965), </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://http//www.vh1.com/artists/az/head_roy/artist.jhtml"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy Head</span></a> ("Treat Her Right", 1965), <a href="http://www.txmusicgroup.com/artists/b_lynn.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Lynn</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">("You'll Lose A Good Thing", 1962), and</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" > <a href="http://www.myspace.com/archiebellandthedrellstherealone"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Archie Bell</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">(Archie Bell & The Drells' "Tighten Up", 1968) for only $20! One BIG night for one very BIG show! You know I'm excited about this one, right? These are each consumate performers who have continued to bring their songs to appreciative audiences around the world. As a Baby Boomer, there's nothing more wonderfully nostalgic than seeing/hearing the stars of our youth singing the songs that we grew up on (now you know who's collecting all those PBS & Time/Life music compilations). This particular group of artists carried me through my early-to-late teens. The only thing better than hearing these songs live from the original artists is sharing in the joy that Archie Bell, Barbara Lynn, Roy Head and Barbara Mason exude in performing them. Please don't think of this as simply an oldies revue! These are certainly musicians with a history of delivering spine-tingling, soul-stirring hits, but they also present a fabulous contemporary show. Can anyone argue that Roy Head isn't as wild as ever or that Archie Bell can't still "Tighten Up"? Or that Barbara Lynn can't still play a guitar like all get out or that Barbara Mason isn't still a sweet soul singer? If you have any doubts, you need to come to this show to see & hear for yourself just how good it gets.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Thursday September 6 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jakeandrews">Jake Andrews</a> celebrates the release of <span style="font-style: italic;">Feelin' Good Again</span> his latest CD on new label, Snocap. You'll hear all new songs from the new record, and Jake's new band will be featured! Legendary Blues master <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://guitarshorty.com/">Guitar Shorty</a>, who Jake toured with last summer & fall, will be performing one of his raucous blues sets at midnight</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">. </span>A proud member of the prestigious Alligator blues label, Shorty's latest album is <span style="font-style: italic;">We The People</span> has been named the Blues Foundation's 2007 "Contemporary Blues Album". Credited with influencing both Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Shorty has been electrifying audiences for five decades with his supercharged live shows and his incendiary recordings, beginning in 1957 with a Willie Dixon-produced single on the Cobra label. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br />Friday September 7 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/galholiday">Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue</a> </span>plays vintage honky tonk rockabilly and classic country music with a heavy dose of western swing for good measure. They are part of a new generation of musicians who have a deep-seated love and appreciation for the tried and true sound of their predecessors; musicians like Webb Pierce from West Monroe, LA, Hank Williams and less known musicians from the past like Helen Hall, a hard hitting Texas song writer who experimented with country in it's various forms including rockabilly.<span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.waynehancock.com/">Wayne "The Train" Hancock</a> has been called "the master of hillbilly swing," a "roots Renaissance man," a "country singer's country singer" and "Hank Williams meets Gershwin." But the phrase most frequently echoed throughout his career is "Wayne Hancock is the real deal." Joe Ely said it, Hank Williams III said it, Bobby Koefer from the Texas Playboys said it, as have countless music fans and writers when referring to Hancock's authentic and original blend of honky tonk, western swing, blues and big band that he calls "juke joint swing"<span style="font-family:georgia;">.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 8, @ 9:00, 10:15, 11:45. $10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - Tonight is </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/mikerosenthalmusic">Mike Rosenthal</a>'s release party for his Freedom Records CD, <span style="font-style: italic;">Home</span>. </span>Clean arrangements feature an ever-present acoustic guitar, warm keyboards, melodic bass lines and conversational vocals. Yet, stylistically, the album remains true to Rosenthal’s undying love of FM radio rock. A close listen tells the story of a man dealing with personal change, finding love, negotiating loss and, perhaps most of all, finding his place. After spending six successful years with The Weary Boys, where <span style="font-family:georgia;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/mariomatteoli">Mario Matteoli</a> </span> opened up for such greats as Leon Russell, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, he decided to go in a different direction and focus exclusively on his solo career. In June of 2006, a 25-year-old Matteoli released “Hard Luck Hittin’,” his debut solo album. The album was well received by fans and critics alike. Some likened the album to the “acoustic solitude of Neil Young or the depressed world spun by Townes Van Zandt,” while others simply described it as “fantastic.”<span style="font-family:georgia;"> For the best hangdog honky-tonk, you're looking for <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.derailers.com/">The Derailers</a>! With </span><span class="style7">a decade’s</span><span class="style7"> worth of fine-tuned, highly anticipated and wonderfully received music, the Derailers continue to build the relationship between song,</span><span class="style8"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.cmt.com/loaded/index.jhtml?vid=169584"> </a></span><span class="style7"> listener and dance floor. </span><span class="style7">Their music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today’s country music. Brian Hofeldt describes his view of country music as, “finding out what love really is, versus what you thought it was when you were a kid.” For all the fans of the Derailers, love is all you need.</span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Coming.... </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Sunday 9/9 </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">$6</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">: Heybale @ 10</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">; Special early show! $15 advance, $20 door. Music For Life: A Benefit for Allyson Pease w/Bruce Robison, Jeff Hughes, Ted Roddy, The Sanchez Brothers, Chris Gates, members of Raw Sugar Burlesque & more! @ 2:00-8:00pm.... Monday 9/10 $5: Mary Cutrufello & The Havoline Supremes @ 10; Happy Hour: Paris 49 @ 6:30, no cover.... Tuesday 9/11 $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour: Planet Casper @ 6:30, $5 @ 5pm.... Wednesday 9/12 $7: James McMurtry, Dustin Welch @ 10; Happy Hour: Elana James @ 6:30, no cover... Thursday 9/13, $10: Greyhounds, Barfield @ 10, Happy Hour: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30, no cover.... Friday 9/14 $10: *Red Stick Ramblers* release party Part I, White Ghost Shivers @ 10; Happy Hour: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30, no cover.... Saturday 9/15 $10: James McMurtry, *Red Stick Ramblers* release party Part II, @ 10; Matinee: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm, no cover</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Music History 101<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Music History will return next week.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >August Birthdays</span></span><br /><br />"Big" Walter Price (2), Marshall Hood, Alyssa Archambault (5), Cory Moore, Pat MacDonald (6), B.J. Thomas, Denny Freeman, Raoul Hernandez, Tracy Brown (7), Tony Villanueva, Ian Moore (8), *Robert Shaw (9), Jimmy Dean, *Alfred "Snuff" Johnson, Will Sexton (10), *Ronnie Dawson, Charlie Sexton (11), *Buck Owens, Johnny Reno, Doak Short (12), *Bobby Doyle, Larry England (14), Billy Joe Shaver, *Champ Hood (16), Eric Johnson, Kathleen Smith (17), Mark Rubin (18), Irene Triola Shaver (19), Don Leady (20), Kenny Rogers, Matt McCormack (21), Dale Hawkins, Corey Keller, Mark Patterson, Ben Sherman (22), Rob [Rob's Chop Shop] (23), Mason Williams, Eliza Gilkyson, Bob Futey (24), Rich Brotherton (25), Brannen Temple (26), Charlene Hancock, Yolanda Adams, Sharon Lindsay (27), Conrad Choucroun, Django Walker, Gary Belvedere (28), Shelley King (30), Scott Rylander (31)<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >August Memorials (date of death)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Erbie Bowser, Ural DeWitty (15), Elvis Presley (16), Stevie Ray Vaughan (26)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September Birthdays </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />*Boxcar Willie, Archie Bell, Charlie Robison, *Virginia Scott (1), Hank Thompson, *Freddie King (3), <span style="font-style: italic;">Ashley Overton</span> (4), Bill Campbell, Dave Pipkin (5), David Allan Coe, Gary Myrick, Rhett Miller, Karen Peters (6), *Buddy Holly (7), *Jimmie Rodgers, Guitar Shorty, Michelle Vignault, Anna Keyah (8), Sharon Lohse (9), Rosie Flores, Miles Zuniga (10), Roger Wallace, Hosea Hargrove (11), *Kenneth Threadgill, George Jones, *Barry White, Christine Albert, Steve</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Reynolds, Jennifer Hoskins (12), Marchel Ivery, Bill Small (13), *Hank Williams, *Don Walser (14), Beaver Nelson, Stephanie Nelson, <span style="font-style: italic;">Karen Salter</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Becky Gernand</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Giorgio Angelini</span>, Bryan Hibler (15), Terry McBride, Andrew Duplantis, Paul Minor, Eric C. Hughes, Will Indian (16), *Hank Williams (17), Lance Armstrong (18), Bobby Snell (21), Chris Gunn (22), John Avery Lomax (23), Carrie Weld, Griff Luneberg (25), Chris Miller, Mike Whitely (26), Meat Loaf, <span style="font-style: italic;">Jaime Wellwarth</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Alex Napier</span> (27), Paul Skelton, Tomas Ramirez (28), *Joe "Guitar" Hughes, Alvin Crow, Betsy Moore (29), Johnny Mathis, Gibby Haynes, Noelle DeBruhl, Anthony Bice (30)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">September Memorials (date of death)</span><br /><br />Vanessa Alvarez (9/1/06), Remember the Heroes of 9/11 in NYC, PA & Washington DC (9/11/01), Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas (9/13/06), Toby Solomon (19), Don Walser (9/20/06)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Birthday Legend: * = deceased; <span style="font-style: italic;">italic</span> = Continental Club staff (past & present)</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Notable Obituaries - August 2007</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Max Roach (Maxwell Lemuel Roach) d. 8/15/07</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Jazz drummer Max Roach died on 8-15-2007 in New York. He was born 1-10-1924 in New Land, NC. Led The Max Roach Double Quartet - Worked with Cecil Taylor, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Anthony Braxton, Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Stanley Turrentine, George Coleman, Donald Byrd, Oscar Brown Jr., Kenny Dorham and Booker Little - Co-founded Debut Records.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Lee Hazlewood (Barton Lee Hazlewood) d. 8/4/2007</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Henderson, Nevada, U.S. - Lee Hazelwood was orn in Mannford, Oklahoma. The singer, songwriter and producer ("Trouble Is A Lonesome Town" and "Six Feet Of Chain") had songs recorded by Sanford Clark ("The Fool"), Nancy Sinatra ("These Boots Are Made For Walking"), Duane Eddy, Dean Martin ("Houston"), Lydia Lunch, Einsturzende Neubauten, Primal Scream, Boyd Rice, Nick Cave, Harry Nilsson, Anita Lane, The Astronauts and Megadeth. Hazelwood formed LHI which signed The International Submarine Band.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A Fusion of Art, Jazz and Cocktails</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Two doors up from The Continental Club</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Volume XI #3.5 ...... Austin TX ...... August 30, 2007</span></span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting.</span>" ~DTWeekend.com<br /><br /></span></div><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Art<br /><br /></span>Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions.Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">August 2 - September 3</span>... Austin Hot Rod artist extraordinaire, <a href="http://www.cindyraschke.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cindy Raschke</span></a> (a.k.a. CRASH) presents <span style="font-style: italic;">Night Of The Living Tiki</span>!<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Coming September 6 - October 2</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">... </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.williamkstidham.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">William K. Stidham</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> came to painting after a bruising experience in trying to get his contemporary fiction novel published. Having spent 4 years in writing, editing, choosing an agent,more editing, then shopping publishing houses and hitting a dead end... William decided to pick up a watercolor kit from the local Walgreen's in order to do something different with his creative energy... </span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >The initial paintings came out better than expected and offered encouragement. <br /><br /> Not having a formal education in art, he looks at this as a gift. "The only bad habits I have are my own. I'm not trying to copy anyone else's style. I have been fortunate enough to have been given my own. Watercolors can never be mastered and God is in the perceived mistakes that eventually become a new extension of who I am and where I am going. The so called mistakes end up becoming a new direction."<br /><br /> William K. Stidham has had shows in many cities including: Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta ,Corpus Christi and Queretaro, Mexico. He has been featured in the Austin American Statesman, radio stations in Austin, ME TV, magazines and a Coors Light beer commercial. His work also graces The Vineyard wine labels. He currently resides in Austin, TX.<br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Music</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mondays in August @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson"><span>Son Y No Son</span></a> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Tuesdays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/"><span>The Ephraim Owens Experience</span></a> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wednesdays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends"><span>Trube, Farrell & Sniz</span></a> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursdays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span>Paris 49</span></a> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span>Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span></a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except <span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday 8/31 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/eljohn"><span>el john, Selector</span></a> is the "Subliminal Beatmaster." John Nelson's career as a drummer and percussionist has included stints with some of the world's finest artists, including Poi Dog Pondering, Thievery Corporation, Victor Krummenacher, James McMurtry, and Penelope Huston. His alter-ego, DJ el john, Selector, spins & mixes Brazil, Reggae, Soul, Dancehall, "Jazzn't", Romantic Rock, Struggle, and Ass-poppin'.</span><br /><br /></span><div face="georgia" style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Literati</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00pm</span> - The <a href="http://www.texasbookfestival.org/">Texas Book Festival</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.americanshortfiction.org/">American Short Fiction</a> will present <a href="http://http//www.identitytheory.com/interviews/birnbaum147.php">Dagoberto Gilb</a>'s </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Hecho-Tejas-Literature-Southwestern-Collection/dp/082634125X"><i><span style="font-style: italic;">Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Texas</st1:state></st1:place> Mexican Literature</span></i></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>**********</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Volume XI #3.5 ...... Houston TX ...... August 30, 2007</span></span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music.</span>" ~Priceline.com<br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br />When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at Tacos A Go-Go, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, Sigs Lagoon, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our MySpace Blog, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at Sig's Lagoon, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 8/30 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" > -</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" > <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.joeking.com/">Joe King Carrasco</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 8/31</span> - </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">The Super Stars of Soul </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://barbaramasonmusic.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Mason</span></a>, <a href="http://http//www.vh1.com/artists/az/head_roy/artist.jhtml"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy Head</span></a>, <a href="http://www.txmusicgroup.com/artists/b_lynn.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Lynn</span></a>,</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" > <a href="http://www.myspace.com/archiebellandthedrellstherealone"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Archie Bell</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span>all supported by </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a></span><span>. </span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span>Doors open @ 8pm.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/1 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.scottbiram.com/">Scott Biram</a> </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">@ 11:30, plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/whiskeyriverrevival">Whiskey River Revival</a> @ 10</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wednesday 9/5 @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span>- <span style="font-weight: bold;">TBA</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikemcclureband.com/"></a></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.governorschair.com/"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 9/6 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" > - </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mikemcclureband.com/">Mike McClure Band</a></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 9/7</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> - </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blaggards.com/">The Blaggards </a>@ 11:30, <span style="font-weight: bold;">TBA</span> @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/8</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>- </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/skarnales">Felipe Galvan y sus Carnales</a> , plus <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thejunglerockers.com/">The Jungle Rockers</a> @ 10. Doors open @ 8pm.</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">***<br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Every Monday</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 8</span> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist <a href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a> begins at 8:00 p.m. and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. BBQ master Adam Fisher prepares a COMPLIMENTARY SOUL FOOD BUFFET served at 9:30 and Carrie tends bar. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Tuesday 9:00</span> </span>- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00</span> </span>- Through September <span style="font-weight: bold;">Papa Sloan's Country</span> will </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">play all your favorite country and western hits! They'll be taking requests and keeping them dancing. Always entertaining! $1 Lone Stars till 8pm so come early and stay a while.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - FREE! <a href="http://www.myspace.com/beetleband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEETLE</span></a> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30 No Cover</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/"><span>Molly and the Ringwalds</span></a> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br />3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br />Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI #3.5 ...... Houston TX ...... August 30, 2007</span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the décor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two.</span>" ~Houston.com<br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br />The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday 9/1</span> </span>- </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thunderado.com/">Thunderado</a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, and </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.staytonbonner.com/">Stayton Bonner</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.staytonbonner.com/"></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ></span></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Every Sunday</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big E</span></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotclubofhouston"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span></a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">! Doors open @ 8, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Umbrella Man</span></a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">***<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-10034948349400390092007-08-23T17:45:00.000-05:002007-08-24T00:05:39.302-05:00Continental Confidential 8/23/07<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" >The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Rockin' South Austin since 1957</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1315 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Volume XI #3.4 ...... Austin TX ...... August 23, 2007</span><br /></span><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">This is simply one of the greatest clubs in the country. With its rich tradition and great reputation for always having good music, the Continental Club seems to be a hot spot for anyone who really like music. And if you go, you just may find yourself sitting next to Julia Roberts or Johnny Depp. You never know at the CC. And thats why bigger acts such as Rev. Horton Heat or Spoon always make a stop here on tour. As far as musicians are concerned, theres no better play to play...or go.</span>" ~CitySearch.com<br /><br />***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Dianne's Dish</span><br /><br />Hello everyone! Well, we're on Blogspot now, but it means that I've had to leave some things out until tomorrow and some things until next week. I will try to update as much as possible tomorrow.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br />Not only are both of The Continental Clubs on MySpace, but now The Continental Club Gallery is too! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub">www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a>, the address for Houston is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston">www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a> and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery">www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a> Won't you be our "Friend"?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br />Are you a customer with questions about upcoming shows? In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 or e-mail Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. In Houston call: (713)529-9899 or (713) 529-9666.<br /><br />Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? Booking in Austin: <a href="mailto:steve@continentalclub.com">steve@continentalclub.com</a>. PR in Austin: Dianne, <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. Booking & PR in Houston: <a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br />If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a>. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at <a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">pete@continentalclub.com</a>. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">info@continentalclub.com</a> with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!<br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'.... <a href="mailto:info@continentalclub.com">Dianne</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >SoundBites - Austin</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Happy Hour</span><br /><br />Formed in Austin, Texas late 2003, the Monday Happy Hour band, <a href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris 49</span></a>, gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone for a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it. Renowned local and touring artists have enjoyed sitting in with the band... this show is improvised! (Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. No cover!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.planetcasper.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet Casper</span></a> takes on the Tuesday residency full-time. Because of the caliber of talent that Casper is drawing from (David Grissom, Warren Hood, "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Rich Brotherton & more), we have a $5 cover charge for this Happy Hour. What a hip way to spend a Tuesday evening! (Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m., $5)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.elanajames.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elana James</span></a> takes over the Happy Hour spot from 8/15-9/12! "<span style="font-style: italic;">There is no mystery about how Texas Elana James ended up playing fiddle for Bob Dylan's touring band in 2004 - she is an incredibly talented violinist, blending everything from classic touches of Stephane Grapelli to hints of mod trad-master Mark O'Connor in an energetic, engaging style that says a lot about both her own personality and the music she loves. James matches her bow work with a sweet, sassy purr of a voice, and turns both to the task of rendering a contemporary take on some very traditional western swing and jazz ideas.</span>" ~Rolling Stone, Australia. Elana will be joined by pedal steel whiz <a href="http://www.cindycashdollar.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cindy Cashdollar</span></a> on September 5. (Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)<br /><br /><a href="http://themothertruckers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mother Truckers</span></a> are rockin' country! With irreverent, harmony driven country, they deliver non-traditional lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to salvation. We have them every Thursday, just for you. (Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m. $5)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bluesspecialists.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blues Specialists</span></a> have played continuously on Fridays at The Continental Club for 20 years! Although founding members Erbie Bowser & T.D. Bell have passed on, the authentic blues tradition continues with band leader Mel Davis on vocals, sax & harmonica and T.D.'s son, Lawrence Bell on keyboards. (Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. No cover!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Redd Volkaert</span></a>, formerly a guitarist for Merle Haggard, picks & grins for his classic country Saturday matinees with a great cast of players. Redd's playing is so revered that many other musicians come to Redd's shows just to study his technique & sound. And to see what saying in on his T-shirt. (Saturdays @ 3 p.m. No cover!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >NightTime Residencies</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.heybale.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heybale!</span></a> featuring Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) & Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash) is Austin's best & most popular country supergroup! The lineup includes singer/guitarist Gary Claxton, upright bass player Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam, High Noon) and drummer Tom Lewis (Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale). On the last Sunday of each month we will present the Heybale Orchestra w/special guests Cindy Cashdollar, and/or Elana James, and/or Eric Hokkanen, according to who's available! It's all Heybale, all night, and still a bargain at $6! (Sundays @ 10:00 p.m. $6) .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dalewatson.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Watson & his Lone Stars</span></a> are in the business of making music on stage for their fans on the dance floor. You never know who's going to show up & end up on stage with Dale... James Intveld, Chris Wall, Ian Moore, Gordie "Grady" Johnson, Alan Haynes, Tommy Mack, a fiddle player from Scotland, a harmonica player from Spain... who knows. His latest tune is "The Ballad of Billy Joe (Where Do You Want It)," and if you're from Texas you'll know the rest of the story. And of course, he's still doing "Redd Volkaert, The Man With Ten Thumbs." This just might be the best $5 you'll ever spend on a Monday night. (Mondays @ 10 p.m. $5) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except: 8/27: </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.miss-leslie.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Leslie & her Juke-Jointers</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 10, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.rosespawnshop.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rose's Pawn Shop</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 11:30 (maybe </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.myspace.com/sodaandhispawnshop3"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Soda</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> will be sitting in with them), and 9/3: </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.leroibrothers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The LeRoi Brothers</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 9, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.joeking.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Joe King Carrasco</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> @ 11, $10</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield, "The Tyrant of Texas Funk"</span></a> is all fresh & ready to tear it up! Their Southern funk 'n' rock 'n' soul shows have become legendary for the bootie-shakin' that goes on. They're going to be keeping the 10pm spot, splitting the night with <a href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenstrut"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Strut</span></a> who will have the midnight spot. And who is Chicken Strut? The funkiest small combo around! Members are: Bobby Perkins - bass (Carolyn Wonderland, Larry, Topaz), Neil Pederson - keys (Extreme Heat, Papa Mali, Topaz), Michael Hale - drums, M.C. (Patrice Pike, Afrofreque, Dirty Wormz), Ron Sio - guitar (MeterMen, Topaz). "Some greasy fried chicken with the gizzards on the side and some bad hot sauce. And in this case - it definitely tastes like Chicken!" (Tuesdays @ 10 p.m. $5)<br /><br />Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist <a href="http://jondeegraham/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jon Dee Graham</span></a> and his rockin' band, who may be called The Reluctant Astronauts, The Fuzzy Bunnies, The Enemies of Progress or The Fighting Cocks on any given Wednesday. <a href="http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards</span></a> are also here whenever they're not on the road or in the studio. Both of these songwriters produce literate, intelligent, intuitive material. And they can run the gamut from touching balladry to raucus rockers. They are both here on 8/29. (Wednesdays @ 10 p.m. $7)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Best of the Rest</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday August 23 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span>- Blues-based Americana singer/songwriter <a href="http://www.sethwalker.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Seth Walker</span></a> "<span style="font-style: italic;">swings, rocks, boogies, and plays low down blues all in one set, all on one record. He's a great singer, and authentic performer of real American music, and he's writing new classics. Don't miss a chance to hear Seth. In person or on record, he's the real deal.</span>" ~Marcia Ball. Post-alt-country band <a href="http://www.sansabaco.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">San Saba County</span></a> closes out the night on a rockin' note playing a little bluegrass, a bit of zydeco, some indie-rock, plenty of alt-country and a whole lot of roots sounds. "<span style="font-style: italic;">Were Gram Parsons still alive, he would surely approve of these innovative alt-country-rockers.</span>" ~Alan Brown, Pop Matters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday August 24 @ 10:00, 11:15, 12:30. $8</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Washingtons</span> are Pehr Smith, Chuck Pierpont, Dony Wynne, and Dee Lewellyn playing a punk/grunge/blues hybrid. Pehr says they sound like "<span style="font-style: italic;">Sonny Boy Williamson meets The Ramones being molested by Dinosaur Jr.</span>" From the very beginning Delta Metal band <a href="http://shadygrady.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Grady</span></a> has garnered some of the most memorable critic's quotes! "<span style="font-style: italic;">Must be time for another slow-cooked solo, equal parts Texas heat and Mississippi mud. With a wily wicked tone fuzzier than four days of five oclock shadow.</span>" ~The Austin Chronicle, and "<span style="font-style: italic;">The three of them will just stomp a mudhole in your ass with their blend of Blues Thrash and Western Style Rock 'n Roll.</span>" ~The Remus Beat. One of Texas' top southern-metal bands, <a href="http://www.honky.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honky</span></a> offers the ultimate true rock experience from three Southern gentlemen. Or as one fan put it, "<span style="font-style: italic;">Rock and Roll you only find around cactus and Mexican food.</span>"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday August 25, @ 9:00, 10:15, 11:30, 12:30. $10, Doors open @ 8:00pm</span>: <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.thetexassapphires.com/">The Texas Sapphires</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jjlewisandcoolbreeze">Black Joe Lewis</a>, <a href="http://www.thewearyboys.com/">The Weary Boys</a></span> and special guest <a href="http://www.mariomatteoli.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mario Matteoli</span></a> are playing a <span style="font-style: italic;">Weary Boys R.I.P. Party</span>. Until now I have refused to call it a farewell party - calling it a hiatus instead - but truth be told, it's probably the end of our beloved Wearies. You wanna hear one of the more interesting background stories on a band? Well they've got it. A group of young men, barely out of high school, from the left coast (Humbolt County, California, to be exact) move to Austin on a whim, start busking on the UT campus, a bass player who hears them joins the band, they get a little attention and begin playing clubs, play live at Angola prison (twice), get a residency at The Continental Club, become popular, begin touring, become even more popular, sell lots of CDs, sell out clubs (including 2-night stands at The Continental Club), and break up. And they did it all in 7 very short years. And now it's probably really over. Bummer. But, we do get to have one last shebang!! Put on your dancin' shoes for this one!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday August 30 @ 10:00, 12:00. $7 </span>- <a href="http://www.staytonbonner.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stayton Bonner</span></a> celebrates the release of <i>Cadillac Road</i>! His website says it is "<span style="font-style: italic;">a wild ride to the crossroads of where rock and country first began. Stayton Bonner is intent on finding inspiration in the most unlikely of places, shadowed regions dusted over in the wake of current top forty acts. Bonner relates his own experiences and passions into art with melodic and honest writing.</span>" <a href="http://elevenhundredsprings.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eleven Hundred Springs</span></a> warns that "<span style="font-style: italic;">This ain't no Pop Country music</span>" They have "<span style="font-style: italic;">grown a massive fan base across Texas, California, and the South through constant touring, relentless grassroots promotion, and making country jams that are second to none in the vastly over-populated Texas music scene.</span>"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday August 31 @ 10:00, 12:00. $10 </span>- A dynamic singer and showman, <a href="http://www.mikebarfield.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barfield</span></a>. was voted best male vocalist by the Houston Press readers’ poll in 1996. In 2006, one noted Austin music critic stated that he is one of the best singers working in Texas today. His talent has attracted some of the best sidemen Austin has to offer, and he has become a staple of our weekly shows. "<span style="font-style: italic;">He digs some mighty and deep grooves like a chugging musical bulldozer.</span>" ~Rob Patterson, Texas Music Magazine. "<span style="font-style: italic;">Rock 'n' roll ain't pretty and neither is </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.scottbiram.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scott H. Biram<!--</span-->font</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span>. The self proclaimed "Dirty Old One Man Band" successfully, and sometimes violently, lashes together blues, hillbilly and country precariously to raucous punk and godless metal.</span></span><span>" ~BloodshotRecords.com</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday September 1, @ 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00a.m. $20, Doors open @ 9:00pm</span>: </span><span>The SuperSoul Stars </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://barbaramasonmusic.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Mason</span></a></span><span> ("Yes, I'm Ready", 1965), </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://http//www.vh1.com/artists/az/head_roy/artist.jhtml"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy Head</span></a> ("Treat Her Right", 1965), <a href="http://www.txmusicgroup.com/artists/b_lynn.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Lynn</span></a> </span><span>("You'll Lose A Good Thing", 1962), and</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/archiebellandthedrellstherealone"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Archie Bell</span></a> </span><span>(Archie Bell & The Drells' "Tighten Up", 1968) for only $20! One BIG night for one very BIG show! You know I'm excited about this one, right? These are each consumate performers who have continued to bring their songs to appreciative audiences around the world. As a Baby Boomer, there's nothing more wonderfully nostalgic than seeing/hearing the stars of our youth singing the songs that we grew up on (now you know who's collecting all those PBS & Time/Life music compilations). This particular group of artists carried me through my early-to-late teens. The only thing better than hearing these songs live from the original artists is sharing in the joy that Archie Bell, Barbara Lynn, Roy Head and Barbara Mason exude in performing them. Please don't think of this as simply an oldies revue! These are certainly musicians with a history of delivering spine-tingling, soul-stirring hits, but they also present a fabulous contemporary show. Can anyone argue that Roy Head isn't as wild as ever or that Archie Bell can't still "Tighten Up"? Or that Barbara Lynn can't still play a guitar like all get out or that Barbara Mason isn't still a sweet soul singer? If you have any doubts, you need to come to this show to see & hear for yourself just how good it gets.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Coming.... </span>Sunday 9/2 $6: Heybale @ 10.... Monday 9/3 $10: Joe King Corrasco, The LeRoi Brothers @ 10; Happy Hour: Paris 49 @ 6:30, no cover.... Tuesday 9/4 $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour: Planet Casper @ 6:30, $5.... Wednesday 9/5 $7: TBA, Jon Dee Graham @ 10; Happy Hour: Elana James & Cindy Cashdollar @ 6:30, no cover... Thursday 9/6, $10: *Guitar Shorty*, Jake Andrews @ 10, Happy Hour: Nakia & his Southern Cousins @ 6:30, no cover.... Friday 9/7 $8: Wayne Hancock, Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Review @ 10; Happy Hour: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30, no cover.... Saturday 9/8 $10: Derailers, Mario Matteoli, Mike Rosenthal release party @ 9; Matinee: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm, no cover.... Sunday 9/9 $6: Heybale @ 10.... Monday 9/10 $5: Dale Watson & his Lone Stars @ 10; Happy Hour: Paris 49 @ 6:30, no cover.... Tuesday 9/11 $5: Chicken Strut, Barfield @ 10; Happy Hour: Planet Casper @ 6:30, $5 @ 5pm.... Wednesday 9/12 $7: James McMurtry, Jon Dee Graham @ 10; Happy Hour: Elana James @ 6:30, no cover... Thursday 9/13, $10: Greyhounds, Barfield @ 10, Happy Hour: The Mother Truckers @ 6:30, no cover.... Friday 9/14 $10: *Red Stick Ramblers* release party Part I, White Ghost Shivers @ 10; Happy Hour: The Blues Specialists @ 6:30, no cover.... Saturday 9/15 $10: James McMurtry, *Red Stick Ramblers* release party Part II, @ 10; Matinee: Redd Volkaert @ 3pm, no cover.... Sunday 9/16 $6: Heybale @ 10</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Music History 101<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br />will be posted next week.</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >August Birthdays</span><br /><br />"Big" Walter Price (2), Marshall Hood, Alyssa Archambault (5), Cory Moore, Pat MacDonald (6), B.J. Thomas, Denny Freeman, Raoul Hernandez, Tracy Brown (7), Tony Villanueva, Ian Moore (8), *Robert Shaw (9), Jimmy Dean, *Alfred "Snuff" Johnson, Will Sexton (10), *Ronnie Dawson, Charlie Sexton (11), *Buck Owens, Johnny Reno, Doak Short (12), *Bobby Doyle, Larry England (14), Billy Joe Shaver, *Champ Hood (16), Eric Johnson, Kathleen Smith (17), Mark Rubin (18), Irene Triola Shaver (19), Don Leady (20), Kenny Rogers, Matt McCormack (21), Dale Hawkins, Corey Keller, Mark Patterson, Ben Sherman (22), Rob [Rob's Chop Shop] (23), Mason Williams, Eliza Gilkyson, Bob Futey (24), Rich Brotherton (25), Brannen Temple (26), Charlene Hancock, Yolanda Adams, Sharon Lindsay (27), Conrad Choucroun, Django Walker, Gary Belvedere (28), Shelley King (30), Scott Rylander (31)<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">August Memorials (date of death)</span><br /></span><span>Erbie Bowser, Ural DeWitty (15), Elvis Presley (16), Stevie Ray Vaughan (26)<br /><br />Birthday Legend: * = deceased; italic = Continental Club staff (past & present)<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Notable Obituaries - August 2007</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Max Roach (Maxwell Lemuel Roach) d. 8/15/07</span><br /><br /></span><span>Jazz drummer Max Roach died on 8-15-2007 in New York. He was born 1-10-1924 in New Land, NC. Led The Max Roach Double Quartet - Worked with Cecil Taylor, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Anthony Braxton, Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Stanley Turrentine, George Coleman, Donald Byrd, Oscar Brown Jr., Kenny Dorham and Booker Little - Co-founded Debut Records.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Lee Hazlewood (Barton Lee Hazlewood) d. 8/4/2007</span><br /><br /></span><span>Henderson, Nevada, U.S. - Lee Hazelwood was orn in Mannford, Oklahoma. The singer, songwriter and producer ("Trouble Is A Lonesome Town" and "Six Feet Of Chain") had songs recorded by Sanford Clark ("The Fool"), Nancy Sinatra ("These Boots Are Made For Walking"), Duane Eddy, Dean Martin ("Houston"), Lydia Lunch, Einsturzende Neubauten, Primal Scream, Boyd Rice, Nick Cave, Harry Nilsson, Anita Lane, The Astronauts and Megadeth. Hazelwood formed LHI which signed The International Submarine Band.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html">The Continental Club Gallery</a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A Fusion of Art, Jazz and Cocktails</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1313A S. Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Two doors up from The Continental Club</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Volume XI #3.4 ...... Austin TX ...... August 23, 2007</span></span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">The Continental Gallery’s ambience is strikingly different from most other clubs around town, highlighted by the revolving art displays on the walls and relatively quiet live music. Upstairs from The Continental Club, patrons find more secluded seating areas and a ping-pong table. Unique touches like this one are what make the gallery so exciting.</span>" ~DTWeekend.com<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Art<br /><br /></span>Art show openings will take place on the First Thursday of each month, and the shows will run for the entire month. This will be the general rule, although as with everything in this business, there may be exceptions.Check this section regularly for news on current & upcoming shows.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">August 2 - September 3</span>... Austin Hot Rod artist extraordinaire, <a href="http://www.cindyraschke.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cindy Raschke</span></a> (a.k.a. CRASH) presents <span style="font-style: italic;">Night Of The Living Tiki</span>!<br />Cindy Raschke of Crashart "<span style="font-style: italic;">customizes vintage leather jackets, purses, even lawn furniture. She earned enough to put herself through school, graduating from the University of Texas in 1990 with a bachelor of fine arts degree. She is inspired by her love of horror films, hot rods and all things tiki. Using a variety of paints – acrylics, car paints, glow-in-the-dark reflectives – Cindy can spend anywhere from a few minutes to several days on an item. The average leather jacket requires six to eight hours, she estimates. 'I work really fast. It just depends on how many layers of paint I have to coat to get the colors strong enough.' Crashart motifs range from the macabre to the ethereal. A collection of vintage vinyl purses featuring Hawaiian landscapes is among her personal faves. For Stephen King fans, a bubble-gum-pink bomber jacket is contrasted with Ms. Raschke's alarming version of a circus – scary clown and all. Hawaiian, horror, landscape or portrait, all of her designs invite a fanciful escapism.</span>" ~ Kiri Henderson.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Coming September 6 - October 2</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">... </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.williamkstidham.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">William K. Stidham</span></a></span>.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /><br /></span></div><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Music</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mondays in August @ 10</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/sonynoson"><span>Son Y No Son</span></a> is an established Austin Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Son Y No Son performs Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia, Mexican Sones and Boleros, Brazilian Chorinho, but are known to play way outside of those genres when inspired. The individual members like all kinds of music and have many shared musical tastes and play in an array of other bands and other projects.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Tuesdays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ephraimowens.com/"><span>The Ephraim Owens Experience</span></a> is the brainchild of trumpet master in the jazz arena, Ephraim Owen. He is especially well known for his signature solos and ability to improvise. He has an uncanny ability to imagine his music laid on top of anything else he hears, and his adaptability makes him a welcome addition to any lineup. The Austin Chronicle ranks Ephraim as "Best Horn" in Austin.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wednesdays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/trubefarrellfriends"><span>Trube, Farrell & Sniz</span></a> are Anthony Farrell, Andrew Trube of the Greyhounds, and Dave "Sniz" Robinson. They bring their mix of funk, soul and r&b to the Gallery every Wednesday night!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursdays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.paris49.com/"><span>Paris 49</span></a> gathers 5 guys who share the same passion for American Jazz and its interpretation by Django Reinhardt's various bands of the 30's and 40's. The sound is the blend of 2 electrified Gypsy guitars and the tenor saxophone; a thick and surreal effect. Upright bass and drums work intricately together, flirting with a Be-Bop beat, while never really stating it.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in August @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.austin360.com/event/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid=117126"><span>Mike Flanigin's B-3 Trio</span></a> features Mike on Hammond B-3 organ amplified through a classic Leslie cabinet. His backing players vary from night to night, but you count on it being the cream of Austin's crop in jazz, blues or funk. Possible guitarists include Derek O'Brien, Johnny Moeller, Mike Keller, and Dave Biller. Drummers may be Damien Llanes, Chris "Whipper" Layton, or George Raines. Whether the show is jazz, blues or funk or some combination of all of them depends solely on who the backing band is, since Flanigin does it all with finesse. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Except <span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday 8/31 @ 10</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/eljohn"><span>el john, Selector</span></a> is the "Subliminal Beatmaster." John Nelson's career as a drummer and percussionist has included stints with some of the world's finest artists, including Poi Dog Pondering, Thievery Corporation, Victor Krummenacher, James McMurtry, and Penelope Huston. His alter-ego, DJ el john, Selector, spins & mixes Brazil, Reggae, Soul, Dancehall, "Jazzn't", Romantic Rock, Struggle, and Ass-poppin'.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Literati</span><br /><br />Texas Book Festival.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>**********</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The Continental Club</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Bringing the Continental tradition to Downtown Houston</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3700 Main St, Houston TX 77002</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Volume XI #3.4 ...... Houston TX ...... August 23, 2007</span></span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">A spin-off of an Austin landmark, this club located in a booming section of Midtown plays host to popular retro roots, rockabilly, country and swing acts like Big Sandy and Flaco Jimenez, who perform on a red velvet-curtained stage; vintage neon light fixtures shine from high metal ceilings in the space that was once a general store, where pool tables, a back-room bar and an outdoor patio offer a respite from the music.</span>" ~Priceline.com<br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Space City Music Spin</span><br /><br />When you come visit us on Main St, don't forget the good eats at Tacos A Go-Go, 3704 Main, a funky taco joint right between the Continental Club, Sigs Lagoon, and Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top (The Big Top). You can place your order, return to your drink at The Big Top, and they will bring your order to you. Now that's service!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span><br />Hey, y'all, the Continental Confidential can now be found on our MySpace Blog, as well as on the website!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span><br />Check out our schedules below for both The Continental Club and for THE BIG TOP. Tickets for select shows, which will be noted in the schedule, will be available at Sig's Lagoon, 3710 Main St., (713) 533-9525.<br /><br />Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call (713) 529-9899.<br /><br />Keep Rockin’ Houston,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***<br /></span></div><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursday 8/23</span> - </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.greyhoundsmusic.com/">The Greyhounds</a> </span><span>@ 10:30</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 8/24</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span> </span>- </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thewearyboys.com/">THE WEARY BOYS</a> </span><span>FINAL SHOW EVER! @ 11:30, plus </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/thegougers">The Gougers</a> </span><span>@ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 8/25</span> - <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ianmoore.com/">Ian Moore Band</a></span><span> @ 11, and </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.astraheightsmusic.com/">Astral Heights</a> </span><span>@ 9. Doors open @ 8pm. Tickets on Sale now; Call (713) 533-9525.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wednesday 8/29 @ 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">-</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.governorschair.com/">Governor's Chair</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thursday 8/30 @ 10</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> -</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.joeking.com/">Joe King Carrasco</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Friday 8/31</span> - </span><span>The Super Stars of Soul </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://barbaramasonmusic.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Mason</span></a>, <a href="http://http//www.vh1.com/artists/az/head_roy/artist.jhtml"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roy Head</span></a>, <a href="http://www.txmusicgroup.com/artists/b_lynn.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barbara Lynn</span></a>,</span><span> and</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/archiebellandthedrellstherealone"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Archie Bell</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span></span><span><span>all supported by </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a></span><span>. </span></span><span><span>Doors open @ 8pm.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Saturday 9/1 </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.scottbiram.com/">Scott Biram</a> </span><span>@ 11:30</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">***<br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at The Continental Club, Houston...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Every Monday</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> @ 8</span> - The beautiful Tango music of pianist <a href="http://www.glovertango.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glover Gill</span></a> begins at 8:00 p.m. and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elorbit.com/">El Orbits</a> hit the stage at 9:00 p.m. for swing, country, soul and a little of everything else. BBQ master Adam Fisher prepares a COMPLIMENTARY SOUL FOOD BUFFET served at 9:30 and Carrie tends bar. The delicious martinis are only $3 and the Lone Star pints are just $2.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Tuesday 9:00</span> </span>- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/goodtrainsessions"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goodtrain Recording Sessions</span></a> is an ever evolving/ revolving family of musicians/ artists/ friends & family. Its only goal is to have a good time and play some groovy music. Doors open @ 8pm. No cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00</span> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.miss-leslie.com/"><span>Miss Leslie and her Juke-Jointers</span></a> play all your favorite country and western hits! They'll be taking requests and keepin them dancing. Always entertaining! $1 Lone Stars till 8pm so come early and stay a while.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Thursday Nights 7:00 -10:00</span> - FREE! <a href="http://www.myspace.com/beetleband"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEETLE</span></a> is an unbelievable band; “close your eyes” and you are there. Beetle weaves their way through all the fun of The Beatles songs, playing “Hard Days Night”, “Lucy in the Sky”, “Hello Goodbye”, and “She Loves You, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH” they cover all the favorites. Paul on bass, Jim on guitar, Jamie on guitar, and BK Ringo Jamison on the Drums, This Fab four will have you dancing the evening away week after week. TACO A GO GO will be on hand to feed you some of their fantastic food! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday Nights 7:00-9:30 No Cover</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theringwalds.com/"><span>Molly and the Ringwalds</span></a> are giving you the best in 80’s Pop Rock. From “My Sharona” to “Jesse’s Girl” the '80s come screaming back to you! Songs you thought you forgot, but you seem to know every word. We’re going to party like it’s 1989. There will be a FREE '80s NACHO BUFFET, plus many other special surprises like Ringwald Karaoke. Bring your friends! Here comes the weekend! The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>*****</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge</span></a><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >No Phone - No Pool - No Pets<br /><br />3714 Main St, Houston TX 77002<br /><br />Three doors down from The Continental Club<br /><br />Volume XI #3.4 ...... Houston TX ...... August 23, 2007</span><br /><br />***<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">Basically the chill out room to Houston's venerable hard-partying Continental Club, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge, while not being as raucous as its adjacent bar brother, is really no slouch when it comes to the hip and boisterous drinking scene. When you step inside to this local Houston bar the décor will definitely make you do a double take, but don't worry, despite the circus atmosphere the only freaks here are the ones you came in with and the only high wire acts are downing canned PBR's while slamming shots. On some nights, Shoeshine Charlie's Big Top Lounge has some local live music treat their patrons to a riff or two.</span>" ~Houston.com<br /><br />***<br /></span></div><span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This week's shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br />The Big Top opens at 5pm for Happy Hour on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday 8/24 @ 10</span>- </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tastygrubs.com/cowjazz/bandbayous.html">Cowjazz</a>, </span><span>No cover!<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Upcoming shows at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday 9/1</span> </span>- </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thunderado.com/">Thunderado</a></span><span>, and </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.staytonbonner.com/">Stayton Bonner</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span>***</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Weekly Residencies at Shoeshine Charlie's BIG TOP Lounge...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Every Sunday</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- </span><a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47769420"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big E</span></span></a><span>'s Sunday Night Hop! Rockabilly Show! No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Tuesday @ 9</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotclubofhouston"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE HOT CLUB</span></a></span><span>! Doors open @ 8, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Wednesday @ 10</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">PETER & JAMES</span></span><span>, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Every Thursday @ 10</span> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theumbrellaman4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Umbrella Man</span></a></span><span>, No cover!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">***<br /></span></div><span>Email me if you need more details on the shows, or give us a call. (713) 529-9899. If you are interested in holding a party at the Continental Club or The Big Top, drop us a line for details, we hold all kinds of cool events here. Keep Rockin’ Houston.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><a href="mailto:pete@continentalclub.com">Pete</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690951269598334914.post-37650875539893199102007-07-14T18:13:00.001-05:002007-07-14T19:43:58.611-05:00Dianne's Dish - Volume XI #2.2<a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin/Confidential/Link%20by%20Valerie%20Fremin.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.continentalclub.com/Austin/Confidential/Link%20by%20Valerie%20Fremin.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><i> Link Wray performs at the Continental Club</i><br /><br /><B>Hello everyone! <br />There are lots of changes & updates in this week's issue. </B><br /><br /><B>Tuesday Happy Hour</B>, with Planet Casper, has a $5 cover charge, as well as Thursday Happy Hours when The Mother Truckers are playing. We've got some dynamite early shows coming up this month, beginning with tonight's Nick Lowe Tribute & CD Release Party (Thursday 7/12 @ 7pm). <br /><br />On Friday night, one of my favorites, Big Smith is going to be starting at 9:30 instead of the usual 10-10:30pm. These Ozark boys have a lot to sing about & needed a little extra time to do it in. Please don't miss this chance to catch them as they don't get down here too often. <br /><br />On Wednesday 7/18 Slowtrain has a 9:30 start time so that Blackwater Gospel can be on stage by 10:45. They're followed by Mario Matteoli at 12:15. <br /><br />On Sunday 7/29 pat mAcdonald, formerly of Timbuk3, performs an early 8pm show. Heybale is gone that week, so newcomer Amber Digsby fills in. Amber was Heybale's special guest last week, and man, can that girl sing. I'm guessing her accomplished pedal steel player, Dickie Overby (Justin Treviño, and Darrell McCall, Feron Young and Connie Smith in the '60s) will be with her. He is simply awesome. I'm looking forward to hearing them do an entire night. <br /><br />On Tuesday 7/31 & Wednesday 8/1 the Bill Frisell Trio, featuring Joey Baron & Tony Scherr, will play early 8pm shows ($25). American guitarist and composer Frisell's forte is smooth contemporary jazz, and progressive folk. <br /><br />It's not an early show, but on Thursday 7/19 we've got the impressive lineup of Eve Monsees, Mike Buck, Homer Henderson, Mike Vernon, John Reed, Redd Volkaert, Casper Rawls, Bobby Rock, Paul Skelton, Teisco del Rey, Rosie Flores, Shaun Young, Thierry LeCoz, Olivier Giraud, and Eric Hokkenan coming together to pay tribute to the Godfather of Punk, the inventor of the Fuzz Tone and the Power Chord, and the creator of the #1 Rock Instrumental of all time ("Rumble"), the incomparable Link Wray. <br /><br />Lonesome Spurs and Unknown Hinson will be here on Friday 7/20 & Saturday 7/21. I'm still not certain we can survive two crazy nights of Unknow Hinson, but it'll sure be fun trying! <br /><br />The last weekend of the month, 7/26-7/29, 2007 Summer NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants - they stand for the interests of the global music products industry.) convenes in Austin and their presence will be strongly felt at The Continental Club. Besides an open-to-the-public industry party on Friday 7/27 with Unknown Hinson and Jesse Dayton, the Club will be closed on Saturday 7/28 for a private industry party. Dale Watson will be out of town on Monday 7/30, so Shotgun Party is holding their CD release party that night, with their buddy Greg Garing. It will also be a collection drive for Caritas' food pantry. It's a $5 cover, or $4 when you donate non-perishable food items at the door. I'm certain I've forgotten some other exciting happening, but just stay tuned and read on...<br /><br />***<br /><br />Check out the story, <a href="http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/style/07/12//0712freshstart.html" target="_blank" >A Fresh Start</a>, by the Statesman's style editor, Marques G. Harper, on four fashion and style stores in Austin who have recently gotten new owners. <a href="http://www.avenuebarbershop.com" target="_blank" >The Avenue Barbershop</a> (formerly George's Barber Shop), 1710 S. Congress Ave., ph: 441-2467, is one of the businesses covered. Kevin Lemoine, who bought the barbershop this year with business partner Steve Wertheimer, is prominently featured in the story & in pictures!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.continentalclub.com/Avenue%20Barber%20Shop%20by%20Brian%20K.%20Diggs%20for%20AAS.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.continentalclub.com/Avenue%20Barber%20Shop%20by%20Brian%20K.%20Diggs%20for%20AAS.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><i>Photo by Brian K. Diggs for Austin American-Statesman ©2007</i><br /><br /><br /><b>Correction:</b> <br /><a href="http://www.dalewatson.com" target="_blank" >Dale Watson</a> has played at the Grand Ole Opry many times, not just three, as I wrote last week. In fact, it may have been the third time this year! And on the subject of Dale, guess who showed up last week and played about half of the show with him? His "arch-nemesis," "The man with ten thumbs," <a href="http://www.reddvolkaert.com" target="_blank" >Redd Volkaert</a>! What fun that was!<br /><br />***<br /><br />WOW! Not only are both of The Continental Clubs on MySpace, but now The Continental Club Gallery is too! Check out our pages for band photos in "View more pics", and the weekly Continental Confidential complete with photos! You can even "subscribe" to the newsletter through MySpace! The address for Austin is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclub" target="_blank" >www.myspace.com/continentalclub</a>, the address for Houston is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston" target="_blank" >www.myspace.com/continentalclubhouston</a> and the address for The Continental Club Gallery is <a href="http://www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery" target="_blank" >www.myspace.com/continentalclubgallery</a> Won't you be our "Friend"?<br /><br />***<br /><br />Are you a customer with questions about upcoming shows? <br />In Austin call: (512) 441-0202 or (512) 441-2444 <br />or e-mail Dianne at info@continentalclub.com. <br />In Houston call: (713) 529-9899 or (713) 529-9666.<br /><br />Are you a musician inquiring about booking a gig? <br />Booking in Austin: steve@continentalclub.com. <br />PR in Austin: Dianne, info@continentalclub.com. <br />Booking & PR in Houston: pete@continentalclub.com.<br /><br />***<br /><br />If you would like to get on the list to receive a weekly e-mail of our happenings, please request the Austin info from Dianne at info@continentalclub.com. There is currently no e-mail version for Houston, however if you have questions about Houston shows, contact Pete at pete@continentalclub.com. To unsubscribe from the e-mail version, or if you feel that you have received the e-mail in error, please respond to info@continentalclub.com with "unsubscribe" as the subject. Don't forget to get your birthday to me if you want to be on the monthly birthday list. I'd be happy to add Houston birthdays also if y'all let me know about them!<br /><br />Keep readin' & rockin'.... DianneUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0