3C&T 11-29-12
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A 16 Island Moon November 29, 2012 By Ronnie Narmour [email protected] Saints and sinners all agree… Ready or not, it’s countdown to Christmas. Though I’m not a huge fan of Christmas and all the commercial hype that comes with it, I am a fan of the warm feelings of fellowship and generosity that people share during these few short weeks. I think it’s too bad that most people wait until the eleventh hour of the year to show this compassion towards their fellow man. Maybe I’m getting soft in my old age but I’m ready for the whole world to lighten up. Maybe that’s why I cling to music so passionately. I even went to church for the first time in 41 years (except for a few weddings here and there). Don’t get me wrong, I still have the same complicated spiritual views I’ve always had, but it was really nice listening to music in such a serene, giving environment. My musician friend, Carol Elliott, invited me to watch some very talented young folks perform at Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church and I thought, “Why not?” And it was splendid… very peaceful and uncomplicated. The weekly ensemble consists of high school senior, Jenna Ward on angelic vocals and flute, and two brothers (both juniors at PAHS), Ty Morris on vocals and guitar and Jason Morris on djembe and cajon (hand drum). Elliott accompanied them on guitar and harmony vocals. And, though I wasn’t real sure what was going on with all the standing up and sitting down and kneeling and such, I did feel a sense of comfort. It’s amazing where music can take you. It even got me to church. Moon Music CD cutoff Jan. 1 st … OK guys, as of January 1 st , we won’t be taking anymore applications for our Moon Music CD. Just to refresh your memory, the Island Moon Newspaper is in the process of producing a compilation recording of Coastal Bend musicians with original songs in a variety of genres. The response has been more than encouraging and, though it’s a slow moving process, we hope to make our decisions by early January as to who will make the final cut. Either drop your recording off at the Moon office on North Padre or come to the Sunday jam at the Tarpon Ice House in Port A, and I’ll record you on my video camera. My email address is at the top of this page, so feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to get involved. There’s a new kid in town… There’s a new kid on the block and his name is Stevie Start (North Padre Island, TX). This summer Stevie contacted me with interest in being on our Moon Music CD. I met him at the Back Porch but shortly afterwards he had to head back to his native New York to deal with his dad’s illness. He got back recently and showed up at the Ice House jam and that’s when I saw what he was all about. We happened to have a full band set up (Three Way Street) and a good dozen other players waiting in line to play, but Stevie patiently waited his turn and I’m glad he stayed. He has a strong vocal delivery and an aggressive guitar style which moves in a variety of directions. Most impressive were the originals sprinkled in with the Steve Earl, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan covers. Turns out Stevie has owned and operated several recording studios around NYC, as well as fronted a popular cover band, The Boomchasers, which opened for Marshall Crenshaw and Loudon Wainwright III, at such noteworthy venues as CBGB’s and The Bitter End. We dug him so much we brought him back the following weekend to run a jam of his own on a Saturday night and it turned out to be killer. He’s one well rounded musician, playing guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Keep an ear tuned for this guy… Stevie Start. I’m sure he’ll be making waves around here soon. DO NOT MISS LIST This weekend Wanda Jackson, Folk Family Revival… Tomorrow, Friday the 30 th , the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, will perform at the House of Rock. Wanda Jackson began playing guitar when she was just a child. She decided to pursue a music career after her father took her to see Tex Williams, Spade Cooley and Bob Wills. At the age of 12, Jackson won a local talent show which got her a 15-minute daily show on KLPR. While hosting her own radio show, Jackson was asked to perform several songs with the Brazos Valley Boys, including the hit, “You Can’t Have My Love.” Jackson signed with Decca shortly thereafter. In 1956, Jackson signed with Capital Records. Her alternating of country and rockabilly style landed Jackson two Grammy Nominations and in 2009, Wanda was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The amazing Folk Family Revival (Houston, TX) will open the show along with Johnny Fritz. Btw, I saw Folk Family Revival a couple of months ago at the HoR and was blown away. This is definitely a DO NOT MISS show! Ray Wylie Hubbard… On Saturday, Dec. 1 st , the Third Coast Theater will present one of the original Oak Cliff boys, Ray Wylie Hubbard (Wimberley, TX). Probably best known for Up Against the Wall Redneck Mothers, Hubbard has put out 16 recordings since 1971 which includes such jewels as Snake Farm, Screw You We’re from Texas and Choctaw Bingo. His body of work is staggering; his introspective songs are sometimes hilarious, sometimes painful, but always insightful. I once drove by myself from San Antonio to Gainesville, Florida with only one CD in the truck, Delirium Tremolos (2005 Philo), and listened to it for 16 hours straight. I think the man is a songwriting genius. Jul & the Chrome Wheels, Todd Dorn… Also on Saturday, the 1 st , Jul and the Chrome Wheels (Austin, TX) will be at the Tarpon Ice House. They’re a high energy blend of soulful rockin’ blues. Todd Dorn (San Antonio, TX) will play a solo show at Shorty’s. Todd is an island fave who has a laid back country groove that goes down as easy as a mango margarita. On the horizon… Down the road, look for Slaid Cleaves (Austin, TX) to play the Third Coast on December 8 th . Also on the 8 th , Shelly King will be at Doctor Rockits. On the 9 th , Jason Boland, Cody Canada and Chris Knight will be at Brewster Street. On December 13 th , there is an undeniable DO NOT MISS show at Brewster Street with Los Lonely Boys and Alejandro Escovedo. Shame on you if you miss that one! On the 14 th , Buster Jiggs and Neal Edwards will play the House of Rock. Brian Keane (Austin, TX) of Band of Heathens will play the Surf Club on the 15 th . I saw him at the Third Coast with Bruce Robison a few weeks ago and was very impressed. On December 20 th , Brewster Street will have a dynamite Christmas show with heavyweights Robert Earl Keen plus Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines. Also during Christmas if you happen to be in Austin, Joe Ely will be at the Saxon Pub on December 21- 22. Also on the 21 st , the white hot rockin’ funk band, Vallejo (Austin, TX) will be at the House of Rock and Ruben V (San Antonio, TX) will be at Doctor Rockits. Be safe out there! And that’s the truth! Comedy Night with Kevin Girdy & Friends Sunday, Dec. 16 Monday Night Footbazll on BIG SCREEN Open Mic Every Sunday With Billy Snipes & Uel Jackson 321 N Alister * (361) 749-2337 Jul & the Chrome Wheels Saturday, Dec. 1 Free Beer Band Every Thursday (7:00 pm) Free Movie Night on Big Screen Every Wednesday (7:00 pm) The Gaff Beer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970 Lisabellas Bistro & Bar Celebrating Coastal Cuisine 361-749-4222 Now Open Tues - Sat Bar opens at 5:30pm with Grilled Pizzas & Specialty Drinks Casual Dining at it’s Finest Come Visit Our New Location 5009 Hwy 361 Port A @ Cinnamon Shores Live Music Thursday, November 29 Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House Cody Johnson Band, John Slaughter @ Brewster Street John Eric @ Island Italian Antone & the All Stars @ Dr. Rockits Dinner Men @ Executive Surf Club Friday, November 30 Five Card Draw @ Brewster Street Wanda Jackson, Jonny Fritz, Folk Family Revival @ House of Rock Ken Barnett @ Coffee Waves Ray T & the City Crew @ The Flats Lounge Hilda Lamas @ Executive Surf Club Brian Winfrey @ Island Italian Reno & the Groovegetters @ Dr. Rockits Emily @ Scuttlebutts Saturday, December 1 Ray Wylie Hubbard @ Third Coast Theater Jul & the Chrome Wheels @ Tarpon Ice House Uel Jackson, Todd Dorn @ Shorty’s Jason Suthern Band @ Brewster Street Jingle Bell Run @ House of Rock Gary Allan, Kevin Fowler @ Concrete Street Matt Hole & the Hot Rod Gang @ Executive Surf Club Another Level @ Dr. Rockits Blake Sparx @ Scuttlebutts Ruben Limas@ Island Italian Earl Gard @ Coffee Waves Sunday, December 2 Open Mic w/ Billy Snipes & Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice House Every Time I Die, LetLive, Kills & Thrills @ House of Rock The Nutcracker @ American Bank Center Acoustic Open Mic @ Neptune’s Retreat John Eric @ South Texas Ice House Monday, December 3 Open Jam w/ Antone Perez @ Doctor Rockits John Eric @ Scuttlebutts Tuesday, December 4 The Swingraysz @ Scuttlebutts Brandon Jenkins, Jarrod Birmingham (acoustic) @ Brewster Street Open Mic w/ Rev. Matt Martinez @ House of Rock Steven James & Shakedown @ Dr. Rockits Wednesday, December 5 Open Jam w/ Jared “Wolfjaw” Clark @ Flats Lounge Rich Lockhart @ Scuttlebutts Art Barrera @ House of Rock Thursday, December 6 Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House Rich O’Toole, Brian Burke Band @ Brewster Street Brown Bag Challenge @ House of Rock John Eric @ Island Italian Friday, December 7 Russel “The Love Muscle” Edge @ Shorty’s The Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Rolling Art Bike Show @ House of Rock Another Level @ Executive Surf Club John Cortez @ Dr. Rockits Brian Winfrey @ Island Italian Ken Barnett @ Coffee Waves Saturday, December 8 Slaid Cleaves @ Third Coast Theater Milk Drive/ Pake Rossi @ House of Rock The Weekenders @ Executive Surf Club Shelley King @ Dr. Rockits The Nutcracker @ American Bank Center 2 nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show @ Brewster Street Ruben Limas@ Island Italian Ray T & the City Crew @ Lug Nutz (Port A Low Life Party) David & Barbara Brown @ Coffee Waves Sunday, December 9 Open Mic w/ Billy Snipes & Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice House Jason Boland, Cody Canada, Chris Knight @ Brewster Street Acoustic Open Mic @ Neptune’s Retreat John Eric @ South Texas Ice House Monday, December 10 Open Jam w/ Antone Perez @ Doctor Rockits Tuesday, December 11 Open Mic w/ Rev. Matt Martinez @ House of Rock Steven James & Shakedown @ Dr. Rockits Wednesday, December 12 Open Jam w/ Jared “Wolfjaw” Clark @ Flats Lounge Thursday, December 13 Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House Los Lonely Boys/ Alejandro Escovedo @ Brewster Street John Eric @ Island Italian Tonight Live Music Every Friday Mon-Sat 10am- 2am Sun Noon- 2am Vampires Welcome AshVill Construction LLC Residential, Multi- Family & Commercial New Construction & Remodels Ashley R. Villarreal (210) 387-2993 Aaron Murray (361) 332- 9884 [email protected] Three Chords and the Truth NEW YEARS EVE WITH TRANSISTORDALE F u s e d G l a s s & W o o d b l o c k P r i n t s 4 0 1 B e a c h S t r e e t , P o r t A r a n s a s B l a c k F r i d a y & S a t u r d a y S p e c i a l s M i m o s a s w h i l e y o u s h o p ! Alejandro Escovedo will play Brewster Street on Dec. 13th. Jul and the Chrome Wheels with Stevie Start on cajon at the Tarpon Ice House. Making music at Trinity By the Sea Episcopal Church. From left Jason Morris, Carol Elliott, Ty Morris and Jenna Ward. Ray Wylie Hubbard will play the Third Coast Theater on Dec. 1st. Stevie Start played the Tarpon Ice House last weekend. Robert Earl Keen will play Brewster Street on Dec. 20th. The Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, will play the House of Rock on Dec. 30th.
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Transcript of 3C&T 11-29-12
A 16 Island Moon November 29, 2012
By Ronnie Narmour
Saints and sinners all agree…Ready or not, it’s countdown to Christmas.
Though I’m not a huge fan of Christmas and all the commercial hype that comes with it, I am a fan of the warm feelings of fellowship and generosity that people share during these few short weeks. I think it’s too bad that most people wait until the eleventh hour of the year to show this compassion towards their fellow man. Maybe I’m getting soft in my old age but I’m ready for the whole world to lighten up. Maybe that’s why I cling to music so passionately. I even went to church for the first time in 41 years (except for a few weddings here and there). Don’t get me wrong, I still have the same complicated spiritual views I’ve always had, but it was really nice listening to music in such a serene, giving environment. My musician friend, Carol Elliott, invited me to watch some very talented young folks perform at Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church and I thought, “Why not?” And it was splendid… very peaceful and uncomplicated. The weekly ensemble consists
of high school senior, Jenna Ward on angelic vocals and flute, and two brothers (both juniors at PAHS), Ty Morris on vocals and guitar and Jason Morris on djembe and cajon (hand drum). Elliott accompanied them on guitar and harmony vocals. And, though I wasn’t real sure what was going on with all the standing up and sitting down and kneeling and such, I did feel a sense of comfort. It’s amazing where music can take you. It even got me to church.
Moon Music CD cutoff Jan. 1st…OK guys, as of January 1st, we won’t be
taking anymore applications for our Moon Music CD. Just to refresh your memory, the Island Moon Newspaper is in the process of producing a compilation recording of Coastal Bend musicians with original songs in a variety of genres. The response has been more than encouraging and, though it’s a slow moving process, we hope to make our decisions by early January as to who will make the final cut. Either drop your recording off at the Moon office on North Padre or come to the Sunday jam at the Tarpon Ice House in Port A, and I’ll record you on my video camera. My email address is at the top of this page, so feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to get involved.
There’s a new kid in town…There’s a new
kid on the block and his name is Stevie Start (North Padre Island, TX). This summer Stevie contacted me with interest in being on our Moon Music CD. I met him at the Back Porch but shortly afterwards he had to head back to his
native New York to deal with his dad’s illness. He got back recently and showed up at the Ice House jam and that’s when I saw what he was all about. We happened to have a full band set up (Three Way Street) and a good dozen other players waiting in line to play, but Stevie patiently waited his turn and I’m glad he stayed. He has a strong vocal delivery and an aggressive guitar style which moves in a variety of directions. Most impressive were the originals sprinkled in with the Steve Earl, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan covers. Turns out Stevie has owned and operated several recording studios around NYC, as well as fronted a popular cover band, The Boomchasers, which opened for Marshall Crenshaw and Loudon Wainwright III, at such noteworthy venues as CBGB’s and The Bitter End. We dug him so much we brought him back the following weekend to run a jam of his own on a Saturday night and it turned out to be killer. He’s one well rounded musician, playing guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Keep an ear tuned for this guy… Stevie Start. I’m sure he’ll be making waves around here soon.
DO NOT MISS LISTThis weekend
Wanda Jackson, Folk Family Revival…Tomorrow, Friday
the 30th, the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, will perform at the House of Rock. Wanda Jackson began playing guitar when she was just a child. She decided to pursue
a music career after her father took her to see Tex Williams, Spade Cooley and Bob Wills. At the age
of 12, Jackson won a local talent show which got her a 15-minute daily show on KLPR. While hosting her own radio show, Jackson was asked to perform several songs with the Brazos Valley Boys, including the hit, “You Can’t Have My Love.” Jackson signed with Decca shortly thereafter. In 1956, Jackson signed with Capital Records. Her alternating of country and rockabilly style landed Jackson two Grammy Nominations and in 2009, Wanda was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The amazing Folk Family Revival (Houston, TX) will open the show along with Johnny Fritz. Btw, I saw Folk Family Revival a couple of months ago at the HoR and was blown away. This is definitely a DO NOT MISS show!
Ray Wylie Hubbard…
On Saturday, Dec. 1st, the Third Coast Theater will present one of the original Oak Cliff boys, Ray Wylie Hubbard (Wimberley, TX). Probably best known for Up Against the Wall Redneck Mothers, Hubbard has put out 16 recordings since 1971 which includes such jewels as Snake Farm, Screw You We’re from Texas and Choctaw Bingo. His body of
work is staggering; his introspective songs are sometimes hilarious, sometimes painful, but always insightful. I once drove by myself from San Antonio to Gainesville, Florida with only one CD in the truck, Delirium Tremolos (2005 Philo), and listened to it for 16 hours straight. I think the man is a songwriting genius.
Jul & the Chrome Wheels, Todd Dorn…
Also on Saturday, the 1st, Jul and the Chrome Wheels (Austin, TX) will be at the Tarpon Ice House. They’re a high energy blend of soulful rockin’ blues. Todd Dorn (San Antonio, TX) will play a solo show at Shorty’s. Todd is an island fave who has a laid back country groove that goes down as easy as a mango margarita.
On the horizon…Down the road, look for Slaid Cleaves (Austin,
TX) to play the Third Coast on December 8th. Also on the 8th, Shelly King will be at Doctor Rockits. On the 9th, Jason Boland, Cody Canada and Chris Knight will be at Brewster Street. On December 13th, there is an undeniable DO NOT MISS show at Brewster Street with Los Lonely Boys and Alejandro Escovedo. Shame on you if you miss that one! On the 14th, Buster Jiggs and Neal Edwards will play the House of Rock. Brian Keane (Austin, TX) of Band of Heathens will play the Surf Club on the 15th. I saw him at the Third Coast with Bruce Robison a few weeks ago and was very impressed. On December 20th, Brewster Street will have a dynamite Christmas show with heavyweights Robert Earl Keen plus
Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines. Also during Christmas if you happen to be in Austin, Joe Ely will be at the Saxon Pub on December 21-22. Also on the 21st, the white hot rockin’ funk band, Vallejo (Austin, TX) will be at the House of Rock and Ruben V (San Antonio, TX) will be at Doctor Rockits. Be safe out there!
And that’s the truth!
Comedy Night withKevin Girdy & Friends
Sunday, Dec. 16Monday Night Footbazll
on BIG SCREEN
Open Mic Every Sunday With Billy Snipes
& Uel Jackson321 N Alister * (361) 749-2337
Jul & the Chrome Wheels Saturday, Dec. 1Free Beer Band Every Thursday
(7:00 pm)Free Movie Night on Big Screen
Every Wednesday (7:00 pm)
The GaffBeer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970
Lisabellas Bistro & BarCelebrating Coastal Cuisine
361-749-4222Now Open Tues - Sat
Bar opens at 5:30pm withGrilled Pizzas & Specialty Drinks
Casual Dining at it’s Finest
Come Visit Our New Location
5009 Hwy 361 Port A @ Cinnamon Shores
Private Dinner Parties, Personal Chef, Weddings
OPEN10-5
DailyLunch
Specials
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Live Music
Thursday, November 29Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice HouseCody Johnson Band, John Slaughter @ Brewster StreetJohn Eric @ Island ItalianAntone & the All Stars @ Dr. RockitsDinner Men @ Executive Surf Club
Friday, November 30Five Card Draw @ Brewster Street Wanda Jackson, Jonny Fritz, Folk Family Revival @ House of RockKen Barnett @ Coffee Waves Ray T & the City Crew @ The Flats LoungeHilda Lamas @ Executive Surf Club Brian Winfrey @ Island ItalianReno & the Groovegetters @ Dr. RockitsEmily @ Scuttlebutts
Saturday, December 1Ray Wylie Hubbard @ Third Coast TheaterJul & the Chrome Wheels @ Tarpon Ice HouseUel Jackson, Todd Dorn @ Shorty’sJason Suthern Band @ Brewster StreetJingle Bell Run @ House of RockGary Allan, Kevin Fowler @ Concrete StreetMatt Hole & the Hot Rod Gang @ Executive Surf Club Another Level @ Dr. RockitsBlake Sparx @ ScuttlebuttsRuben Limas@ Island ItalianEarl Gard @ Coffee Waves
Sunday, December 2Open Mic w/ Billy Snipes & Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice HouseEvery Time I Die, LetLive, Kills & Thrills @ House of RockThe Nutcracker @ American Bank CenterAcoustic Open Mic @ Neptune’s RetreatJohn Eric @ South Texas Ice House
Monday, December 3Open Jam w/ Antone Perez @ Doctor RockitsJohn Eric @ Scuttlebutts
Tuesday, December 4The Swingraysz @ ScuttlebuttsBrandon Jenkins, Jarrod Birmingham (acoustic) @ Brewster StreetOpen Mic w/ Rev. Matt Martinez @ House of Rock Steven James & Shakedown @ Dr. Rockits
Wednesday, December 5Open Jam w/ Jared “Wolfjaw” Clark @ Flats
LoungeRich Lockhart @
ScuttlebuttsArt Barrera @ House of
Rock
Thursday, December 6Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House
Rich O’Toole, Brian Burke Band @ Brewster
StreetBrown Bag Challenge @
House of Rock John Eric @ Island
Italian
Friday, December 7Russel “The Love Muscle” Edge @ Shorty’s
The Spazmatics @ Brewster StreetRolling Art Bike Show @
House of RockAnother Level @
Executive Surf Club John Cortez @ Dr.
RockitsBrian Winfrey @ Island
ItalianKen Barnett @ Coffee
Waves
Saturday, December 8Slaid Cleaves @ Third
Coast TheaterMilk Drive/ Pake Rossi @
House of Rock The Weekenders @ Executive Surf Club
Shelley King @ Dr. RockitsThe Nutcracker @ American Bank Center
2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show @ Brewster Street
Ruben Limas@ Island Italian
Ray T & the City Crew @ Lug Nutz (Port A Low
Life Party)David & Barbara Brown
@ Coffee Waves
Sunday, December 9Open Mic w/ Billy Snipes & Uel Jackson @ Tarpon
Ice HouseJason Boland, Cody
Canada, Chris Knight @ Brewster Street
Acoustic Open Mic @ Neptune’s RetreatJohn Eric @ South Texas Ice House
Monday, December 10Open Jam w/ Antone
Perez @ Doctor Rockits
Tuesday, December 11Open Mic w/ Rev. Matt
Martinez @ House of Rock
Steven James & Shakedown @ Dr.
Rockits
Wednesday, December 12
Open Jam w/ Jared “Wolfjaw” Clark @ Flats
Lounge
Thursday, December 13Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House
Los Lonely Boys/ Alejandro Escovedo @ Brewster Street
John Eric @ Island Italian
Tonight
Live Music Every Friday
Mon-Sat 10am- 2am
Sun Noon- 2am
Vampires Welcome
AshVill Construction LLCResidential, Multi-Family & CommercialNew Construction & RemodelsAshley R. Villarreal(210) 387-2993Aaron Murray(361) 332- 9884
Private Dinner Parties, Personal Chef, Weddings
OPEN10-5
DailyLunch
Specials
~
f acebook .com/ fe lde rga l l e r y
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Mimosas while you shop!
Alejandro Escovedo will play Brewster Street on Dec. 13th.
Jul and the Chrome Wheels with Stevie Start on cajon at the Tarpon Ice House.
Making music at Trinity By the Sea Episcopal Church. From left Jason
Morris, Carol Elliott, Ty Morris and Jenna Ward.
Ray Wylie Hubbard will play the Third Coast Theater on Dec. 1st.
Stevie Start played the Tarpon Ice House last
weekend.
Robert Earl Keen will play Brewster Street on Dec. 20th.
The Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, will play
the House of Rock on Dec. 30th.
