clifford_thornton Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 As some of you might know, I'm a recent transplant from the cold North to the less-cold South: Austin, TX to be precise. If any of the other Austinites want to actually hang out in real time, get some brews or some food soon, it might be interesting... Of course, no pressure, but for those who want to, PM me at your leisure and we can co-ordinate something. CT Quote
Free For All Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 Used to live there in the 80s, during grad school. I'd like to come visit......it's a totally different place than it was back then. Have you been checking out the Elephant Club? Is that still the main jazz venue? Hey, if anyone is interested I'm playing in San Marcos on Feb. 11th. Guesting with the Texas State (formerly Southwest Texas State) big band as part of their jazz festival. It's not far from Austin! Sorry to piggyback on your thread, Cliff. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Posted January 31, 2006 Haven't been to that club - was going to meet a few Minneapolitans there tonight but got too sidetracked with studies. Ah, grad school... can never get enough of it. San Marcos is not far at all from here; may be able to swing down, depending on schedule. Will PM you if it's a possibility. Piggyback away... Quote
Ron S Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 I was born there, and went back there for law school in the late '70's, but haven't been back for a visit in way too long (over 10 years). You're lucky to be there--it's a great town. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 My enthusiasm for this town wanes and wanes. . . . With an illness in the family and a stressy and extra-hours month or three at work, I'm not really available for socializing for a spell. . . . In a few months maybe let's try to get together! Quote
Chalupa Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 So.... who's been to the women's roller derby in Austin???? Quote
kh1958 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 I was born there, and went back there for law school in the late '70's, but haven't been back for a visit in way too long (over 10 years). You're lucky to be there--it's a great town. Another UT Law graduate here, from 1983. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Posted January 31, 2006 Hymie's indeed, Clem, though I'm not originally "from there" and hence one reason I didn't stay. Heh, you haven't seen the Pentangle records oozing outta the shelves, either! Somebody was talking about a 'serious' jazz and blues store in San Antonio (?!?); haven't seen much or not been to the right places for LPs here in Austin... I'm way East Austin (near the HEButts on Manor) right now, but that will change I'm sure, along with culinary tastes and disposition towards Flaubert (balls still intact). But long-ago reads of SOME Flaubert in fin-de-siecle art history aside, Dewey is my main man aesthetician. In a way, I could see Gustave fitting in to the trajectory a lil' bit there, so we'll see. Anyway... thanks for the thoughts, will seek out the good barbecue. Quote
Alexander Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 I don't live in Austin, but my aunt does and she's an excellent jazz vocalist. Anyone who lives in Austin should go see Suzi Stern sing. You'll be glad you did! So much for my obligitory plug for a family member...I feel so dirty! Quote
clifford_thornton Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks, Clem. I'm gonna print that post off so it may be of some use when rooting around for the "good stuff," if it still exists... thought about the Chron but my last "Alternative Weekly" gig was a wash (City Pages, Mpls) - apparently I was "too academic," or some such. Back-handed compliment, but that one I'll take to the bank. Quote
Ron S Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 Another UT Law graduate here, from 1983. I graduated in '80, so I left just 3 months before you got there. And Chalupa, this one's for you: Quote
Brandon Burke Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 C, a used LP shop opened up shortly before i moved called Sound on Sound. it's on North Loop and, yes, also named after one of Tim's old band's songs. anyway, it's alright. beats the hell out of Waterloo. that town, for all its music this-and-that, is pretty dry as far as used LP are concerned. nothin'.. Quote
Aggie87 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Posted January 31, 2006 I get up to Austin a few times a year, and would love to meet up for a beer with folks. I don't know if I can make FFA's San Marcos show or not, but that would be alot of fun as well. There used to be a shop behind the now defunct Tower Records (in the same building as Technophilia, which later moved onto the Strip and then disappeared altogether) that had a decent selection of vinyl. There have been a couple other cd/vinyl stores next to the U. that have come and gone as well. And I think the place next to Fiesta is called Music Mania, but I haven't gone in there in probably 10 yrs. Nowadays I visit Cheapo Discs (9th & Lamar) & Antone's, they both carry vinyl as well. Probably not a great selection, but I don't know of anywhere that really does anymore... Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 1, 2006 Report Posted February 1, 2006 Never been to Austin. Have no plans to visit Austin. Drink beer alone. Nothing wrong with that. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Posted February 1, 2006 Certainly not, Chuck, and I counted myself (and in some aspect still do) in your camp! Quote
clifford_thornton Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Posted February 1, 2006 Probably not a great selection, but I don't know of anywhere that really does anymore... Very true. I'm going to look into getting down to San Marcos for FFA's gig, but anyway, yeah, one of these days - maybe when Jazzbo has more time on his hands - we'll have to do a PM tree and all get together. Quote
Chalupa Posted February 1, 2006 Report Posted February 1, 2006 (edited) And Chalupa, this one's for you: AHHHHHH!!! Drink a highball, at nightfall, Be good fellows while you may For tomorrow may bring sorrow, So tonight, let's all be gay. Tell the story, of the glory, Of Pennsylvan-i-a, Drink a highball, and be jolly Here's a toast to dear old Penn! Edited February 1, 2006 by Chalupa Quote
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