I have to confess that I genuinely like the accordian as an instrument. I think it gets a bad wrap, and is too often dismissed. Watching a skilled player is visually pleasing, and Joel Guzman, who often plays with Joe Ely, has a flashy accordian, and a physical style that is easy to appreciate.
On a different note entirely, I went to get a massage yesterday. I must say, that if you need a massage, and if you need attention in the hip and groin areas, it is best if you have a very professional masseuse, and one that your spouse has complete trust and faith in. Just sayin'.
Thanks for the gift certificate, Carrie. You're the best!
Peace,
JS4
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We went to hear another Lubbock born, Austin based band this week -- Doctor Skoob. They had an accordion player on a few songs and he was SO good.
Don't know what to say about the rest though. Good for a free two-hour set, don't know if I'd pay to see them again. Also, interpretive dancing in a non-dancing venue is hilarious when my three year old does it, but not as cute when it's 40 y.o.+ groupies. Though in some sense, I did admire their joie de vivre. On the other hand, they might have just been wasted.
BTW, what is the connection between Lubbock and Austin? Two such different cities with such connections in music and arts ...
glad to have caught up on the blog.....sounds like your summer is going well! wish i could click my heels three times and get some of that live music and shiner bock beer! x0x0x0 - nancois
I thought I didn't like accordion music, but I love Zydeco. Glad you had a good massage. I had a massage at Seton Cove last week...wonderful, and real safe, since it's a spirituality center.
LIL,
I never heard of Dr. Scoob. He (they?) has not made a name for himself here, yet.
I feel the same way about 3-year-old, vs 40-year-old interpretive dance.
As for the Lubbock/Austin connection, it is quite a phenomenon. As Austin is an open, artistic, and musical city, it does not surprise me that Lubbock people of that ilk are drawn here. It is cool that those people go back, and sort of nurture that connection, and help their West Texas compadres in their pursuits, either here or there.
What amazes me is just how many really talented people have come out of Lubbock. I've never heard an explanation for that kind of per-capita success. Must be something about dust, and 360-degree horizons.
Teach your daughter to write songs, and send her on down here.
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