Re: [Harp-L] Memphis Hill Country Blues Harmonica Homecoming Travel Tips

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

Billy,
I live in Austin as does Bill Frain, Jimi Lee, Guy Forsythe, Cara
Cooke, Greg Izor, Dale Spalding, Mel Davis, Andrew Halbreich, Jose
Ruiz, Brad Trainham, Bonzai.  Tim Moyer and James Cotton live in the
burbs.

However to consider Austin a blues town anymore is not really
accurate.  Antones will have a blues show about once a month but is
really a rock club.  In the East side is TC's Lounge, that has a
regular Monday night blues show that is a happening and they have
blues sporadically on other nights.  There are around 5 blues jams on
Sunday.  Although we have many many live music venues and many of them
will hire blues bands, there are no real blues clubs save TC's.

Still, come to town and see many great musicians.  Give me a call and
we can share coffee and/or food.  I know Jimi Lee and I give lessons
if you are interested, I can get you in touch with Jimi.  Also, I
would be happy to look at the club listings for every night you are
here and give you my best picks for the night.

Austin is a great town with a great blues history.  When I moved here
in 93 it was unreal how many incredible blues bands were playing every
night.  Austin is still a great town.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com


On 2/17/10, Billy James <billyjames@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I am intending on flying over to enjoy Adam Gussows Hill Country Blues Harmonica Homecoming weekend in mid May. I'm curious if any other participants would be interested in sharing accomodation and transport costs to extend a stay into visiting the legendary delta towns and exploring historical sights of the blues etc?
> Flying up from Australia, I would be really interested in any touring options re: Blues harpin' gigs/jams/jukes, especially places to stay cheaply, hostels etc. Also any contact offline, by other Australian or International participants will be appreciated.
> I really enjoy the music of this particular region however, since I am intending this first visit to the U.S.A. all options are open to consideration eg: possibly the Austin Texas blues scene, apparently home of Antones, Bill Frain and the late great Gary Primich ? Whats that like? Any other suggestions about what to check out over there [probably in states reasonably close to Mississippi] will be gratefully recieved, I'm open to anything interesting from the blues to indian historical culture to natural landscape beauty. P.S : I'll definately await the Harpers International Gig list for May for 2010.Sincere thanks for any help, Billy James www.myspace.com/thedeltaampsbluesband
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