so here I sit

My silence over the last few weeks has been quite awkward for me. I don't mind doing the music blogs, I love meeting new bands and people, and Austin is the greatest place in the world to experience lots of different music.

I would pass by the computer and there it sat, blankly staring at me. 'Why wont you touch me?' I wonder if it's buzzing hard drive thinks. This horrible tugging I feel each time I think about how to write this next performance. Each time I sit down in front of the computer to write, no beuno. just blank. Its a problem with how to describe this band and their performance.

So here is the decision I have made. I will write about the band here and blog about the performance in the next one.

BoomboxATX is definitely Austin's original and BEST party band. The lineup of talent and musically what they represent for Austin music, and music to the world, is staggering, breathtaking, and awe inspiring at the same time.

Fuck those late night talk shows with their statements of "the hardest working band in the business" or " the hardest working horn section"! BULLSHIT!

These guys ARE the hardest working band. collaboratively representing DECADES of musical talent and genius. Grammy awards, lifetime achievement awards, hall of fame...blah blah blah. You are reading this and better not be saying that you haven't gone out to see them yet or haven't seen them in the past.

This reunion has been four years in the making since the original incarnation (that is currently playing through August) last left the stage.

Carlos Sosa and the Grooveline horns - representing Jason Mraz and locally The Scabs, as well as many other projects

Les Fisher - also representing Jason, as well as the Boneshakers, and locally his own projects including Les and the Funk Mob

Donnell Robinson - MC Overlord himself. locally and regionally known as Big Don and representing a multitude of projects he has his hands in.

Don't let me sell the rest of this group as anything less then stellar!

Laters

Austins original party band....

IS BACK!!!!!!!

Limited engagemenet. Through August. Wednesdays only at Roial on 5th.

BOOMBOXATX!

The color of Elvis...

...is Red, Russian Red, to be exact.

Jovitas ( http://www.jovitas.com/ ) is tucked away there on S. 1st, right next door to that guys 'Place'. Great Tex-Mex and great prices on their Lonestar longnecks. I am sure you've been there before, but maybe not quite like this.

After having much shit talked to me for the last 3 yrs or more by one of my co-workers, I finally made the mad dash to see Igor & The Red Elvises ( http://www.redelvises.com/ ). This performing troupe makes its way through the Central Texas area about 2x per year. This past occasion they did three shows back to back. Austin, San Antonio, and Austin.

With the two front men from mother Russia, and a rotating ensemble of musicians supporting them, they come strictly to play, be silly, entertain, and prove that it is ALL about the audience participation. With their provocative and sometimes naughty lyrics, it might not be the perfect show for younger kid, but then it is harmless fun (and I am sure the kids hear worse from their friends at school). The sound is the inbred bastard child of surfer music, rock-a-billy, and Russian spunk. It works and it is great! They are absolutely hilarious at the same time that they are very good. This is a show you have got to with a bunch of friends, drink a lot, and always raise your glasses to sing along with or cheer to. My preference and advice to you is to go see them at a club or bar NOT a restaurant, just for the atmosphere. Thanks Burton, enjoyed the show!

Laters