Category Archives: Music

Friday Random Ten

Posted on October 27, 2006 by losbrushes

So my husband introduced me to the blogging meme of naming the last 10 songs played on your iPod. I like to keep mine on the big shuffle, and I currently have about 6,000 songs on my iPod. So here … Continue reading →

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Dinner & a Show: Ranch 616 & Karl Denson on Saturday Night

Posted on October 1, 2006 by losbrushes

Saturday night we had tickets with some friends to see Karl Denson at La Zona Rosa. We had all seen Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at Austin City Limits Music Festival a couple of years back and all became fans of … Continue reading →

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ACL Festival: Sunday

Posted on September 18, 2006 by losbrushes

We waited out a short shower Sunday morning and headed down to the festival early, arriving about 12:30. Bands we saw: The Black Angels – This is a psychedelic rock band that reminds me of some of the Velvet Underground’s … Continue reading →

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ACL Festival: Saturday

Posted on September 17, 2006 by losbrushes

Saturday started out at our house as a lazy day. After Friday’s show we ended up staying up until 3 am talking and drinking Woodford Reserve bourbon, so more indoor time was in order. We took our house guests for … Continue reading →

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ACL Festival: Friday

Posted on September 16, 2006 by losbrushes

Friday was a hot, humid day. 98 degrees in the afternoon — much hotter than the forecasted 93 degrees! We made it to the festival around 5 pm. Maybe I’m just getting older and more used to my creature comforts, … Continue reading →

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ACL Festival Tips

Posted on September 13, 2006 by losbrushes

Here are some tips and tricks for making your ACL Festival experience more enjoyable… If there is any chance it may rain this weekend, buy your rain pancho now. When it has rained on previous years literally every store in … Continue reading →

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Countdown to ACL Festival: 3 Days to Go

Posted on September 12, 2006 by losbrushes

As I have mentioned in a previous post, Sweet Leaf Tea during ACL Fest is your friend. The Mint & Honey Green Tea is quite refreshing on hot days, and drinking beer in Texas heat can only lead to headaches … Continue reading →

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Countdown to ACL Festival: 1 Week to Go

Posted on September 8, 2006 by losbrushes

I’ve lived in Austin now for going on 15 years. I came here for college and never wanted to leave. When I first moved here I missed Cajun food and the great seafood of my home. Now I miss Tex-Mex … Continue reading →

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Countdown to ACL Festival: Only 2 Weeks To Go?!?!

Posted on September 1, 2006 by losbrushes

Wow… taking that extended break really got me behind on reviewing bands I plan to see at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival. To make up for lost time, I’m offering up six bands I think are worth checking … Continue reading →

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Countdown to ACL Festival: 8 Weeks to Go

Posted on July 18, 2006 by losbrushes

When I was in college my now husband and I took several road trips: Washington, DC to see the Grateful Dead, Colorado, and a couple to the Southwest. We enjoyed the Southwest trips the most, and have talked about doing … Continue reading →

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