| Kathleen Hudson Column for
January 20, 2001 "Music Ahead" |
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Each
Saturday night at Francisco's from 6:30-9:00, you can enjoy some local
jazz while sampling fine fare! Van Cook plays upright bass, Jack Price
on guitar, Ray Benjamin on percussion while Mike Kasberg plays sax and
clarinet. Texas music is rich in jazz heritage. You can even head out to
Buzzie's Bar-B-Q on Thursdays and hear Texas music with the swing and
jazz element. The
Old Settler's Music Festival--A Hill Country Music Celebration--offers
tickets online with a 28% discount if purchased before March 9. Check
out www.bluegrassfestival.com
for more information. Over
20 bands grace the festival's three stages in a stellar line-up
featuring the bery best in Americana, bluegrass, roots and folk music.
The Charlie Daniels Band will play Friday night, April 6 at the Stone
Mountain Event Center located on Highway 290 in Dripping Springs.
Saturday's line-up includes the legendary John Hartford and Peter Rowan,
Jim Lauderdale, Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott. Sunday morning's gospel
show features the Two High String Band, the South Austin Gospel Choir,
and the Dallas-based Good News Band. Other names on the three-day
line-up include Terri Hendrix, Peter Keane, Still on the Hill, Larry
Flounders Without Eyes, and more. Advance pass holders can set up camp
early to stake a claim to a good seating area. RV hookups available by
calling Stone Mountain at 512-894-4606. I
attended this great festival last year, and see the ways they have
learned from Rod Kennedy and the Kerrville Folk Festival. Lots of
stages, food and crafts. Music and the Hill Country--a perfect match. Keep alert for information on the debut of the new Internet
radio show hosted by Rod Kennedy. March is the kick-off time. Terri
Hendrix and Lloyd Maines return for another songwriters weekend at Old
Number Nine in Waring. The concert on Saturday, Feb. 3, is open to the
public, seating limited. Call Jenny Waggett at 1-830-995-3552 for
tickets. Hurry, they may be disappearing as you read this! I
recently received information on another music opportunity in Kerrville.
Jazzamatazz is a quarter, comprised of four ladies, who sing many
familiar and beloved tunes in an A Capella format. From as a result of
singing with the River Chords, this group is available to perform for
clubs, organizations and event. Another opportunity for jazz in
Kerrville. Call Dorothy Jones at 830-257-0704 for booking information. Ahead
at the Cabaret is an evening with the award-winning western-swing group,
Cowjazz (Yep, that "jazz" thing again.) JD Barham and his wild
crew have been crossing Texas in an old bus called "Rosetta."
If you know Bob Wills, you know this tune. Cowjazz have not only payed
tribute to the masters of Texas swing, but they add a unique
interpretation to many of the songs. If you missed them at Luckenbach
Christmas, head over to Bandera on Feb. 3. This
community is a haven for musicians and music lovers. Check out
KinkyFriedman.com for information on his tour with Billy Joe Shaver.
Both men are in my new book on Texas songwriters, and I'm hoping to join
the tour for a few shows! The kick-off is scheduled for January 31 at
the Broken Spoke in Austin. Speaking of my new book, Wolfmueller's
downtown has stocked it now. I know the Main Bookstore had a few before
Christmas--before I knew it was out! Right. The
next time I write, I will have finished my January Elderhostel program
on Texas music. I love working with these people who come to MO Ranch to
study, learn, and enjoy the Texas experience. Gene Ball presents a
program on Western film, and a Texas cooking class is offered. I
recommend the Elderhostel program for everyone, and I know locals can
call MO Ranch and join up. Kathleen |