Category Archives: Bar
Pt. 2: James White & the Broken Spoke
On May 1, 2019 —For the second year in a row, I interviewed James White at the Broken Spoke sitting at table B2 next to a replica of Willie Nelson’s guitar, Trigger. The same booth where Willie Nelson and his … Continue reading →
1981-2018: Threadgill’s closes its doors on Riverside
The city of Austin was forced to let go of another local landmark: Threadgill’s. As of December 2, 2018 – the doors to Threadgill’s are forever closed. Change is inevitable in a growing, booming city like Austin, Texas. The local … Continue reading →
Interview: James White talks 54 years at the Broken Spoke
With only five cases of beer to sell, James White opened the Broken Spoke in 1964. After he was released from the U.S. Army at the age of 25 – Mr. White decided to pursue the quest, his dream, of opening a honky … Continue reading →
Dale Watson sets the record straight
Rumors flew around Austin like a wildfire in high winds the last few weeks about Dale Watson leaving ATX for Memphis. And Watson is adamant to set the record straight after a recent interview gone askew. When I read his … Continue reading →
Hybrid Moments: SXSW Unofficial Spotlight of Kick Butt Coffee, Music, and Booze
Hybrid Moments The fever of SXSW is about to hit all residents near ground zero (6th Street) and beyond. While all the hype of wrist bands and corporate sponsored bands fill the air for most festival goers, there are some … Continue reading →
QUICKSAND w/ NO JOY – Mohawk … by Jerry Milton
On tap for tonight was Post Metal/Hardcore dudes from NYC….QUICKSAND. But first, another band I was totally looking forward to checking out after taking a gander at them via youtube. NO JOY is proof that Canada is a damn good … Continue reading →
GBH w/ THE CASUALTIES – Mohawk … by Jerry Milton
Last time I saw GBH was at the Red 7 outside, so I was looking forward to seeing them at the Mohawk. As usual, I’d be doing so from the balcony, huge Nikon lens in hand. Let’s revisit their trip … Continue reading →
The Damned – Live at the Mohawk … by Jerry Milton
Not a surprise to anyone in attendance, it was a SOLD OUT crowd on hand to take in THE DAMNED under the stars at The Mohawk. In case you are not in the know, The Damned have been churning out … Continue reading →
The Psychedelic Furs w/ Robyn Hitchcock – Live at Emo’s … by Jerry Milton
Emo’s you say? Sorta, as we are talking about the soulless shell that resides on the sacred grounds the Back Room, circa 2017. So it’s only fitting that we find the opening act for the Psychedelic Furs in the form … Continue reading →
SLAYER, ANTHRAX and DEATH ANGEL – Fall 2016 North American Tour … by Jerry Milton
The Slayer seemingly annual run thru Austin was upon us once again, by way of FFF Fest and as of late, the Moody Theater. I had caught Anthrax at the same locale last year, so I wasn’t expecting too many … Continue reading →