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Howdy, South Austin Friends & Fans,
Besides winning in La Grange a couple of weeks ago, I tried out a homegrown contest just around the corner from my house. The Bakehouse, at 5404 Manchaca Road (between Ben White & stassey) has been having "South Austin Idle," a songwriting version of poetry slam. It's organized by Steve Power, who's a fine songwriter in his own right. Every Monday night, ten performers face off, with the winner selected by a vote from the audience. The night I tried, I came in second. That pleasantly surprised me, since I was 20 years older than most of the other contestants, and the only contestant playing country material and not wearing black. What surprised me even more was getting a gift certificate for a meal, which is better than some real gigs I've played in Austin.
Turns out my performance was good enough to get me into a Playoff, which will be held this Monday, April 13, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The prizes are 25 hours of free studio time and a dozen sets of strings, and a paying gig at The Bakehouse. So if you're a free Bubba or Bubbette on Monday and would like to cheer me on (and vote for me), please drop on by. You can find out more about the contest at http://www.stevepower.us/southaustinsingersongwriterc.htm. The finals will also be webcast, so if you'd like to see them from the comfort of your computer room, tune in to www.liveonlocation.tv. You won't, however, be able to vote.
BTW, my heartiest apologies to anyone who came out to hear me at Mesa Ranch last Wednesday. I'm sorry to report that they double-booked the Happy Hour, and when I got there, another band was already playing. I'm informed by an apologetic owner that the guilty staffer is no longer doing the booking, so this mixup should not happen again when I next play there, April 22.
See You in Bubbaland,
Steve
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
SOUTH AUSTIN IDLE PLAYOFFS
THE BAKEHOUSE, 5404 Manchaca Rd.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 7 to 10 p.m.
STEVE BROOKS w special guest TBA
NEW WORLD DELI
4101 Guadalupe (Corner of 41st of Guadalupe)
451-7170
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