All right, I’m disgruntled. I know some people think I’m too upbeat, but today I’m just out of sorts, irked, annoyed. The con I’m going to this weekend has been having an epic explosion of out of control chaos, and it’s been unpleasant all around. I keep having to take a deep breath and remind myself that they are volunteers, they are students, it will be all right, it will be fun. I will get Read more…
The one show that I scheduled in was Baskery at Jax Neighborhood Cafe. Went with Ben and Vanita and Byron and had a great time. Baskery are a trio of sisters from Sweden who are crazy talented and fun. Check them out here: They said that their reputation preceded them so as they were walking around Austin during the festival, they could hear people whispering, “Those are the Swedish sisters.” Yes, they are beautiful. And Read more…
At 4:15 yesterday, Dave sends an email inviting friends to his backyard SXSW venue, starting at 4:30. I had just finished reading a manuscript for another author who had requested a blurb, supplied said blurb, and was at loose ends, so, being game, I hopped on my bike and went over. I was glad I did. His tenant had set up a small venue and invited the following musicians: – FREEDY JOHNSTON – MATT WITTE Read more…