Austin may be the best city in Texas but I've never been anywhere in Texas but Austin. So, I'm not sure exactly. And while the scene was more reminiscent of Sunset Junction than the OK Coral they have not completely done away with the ten gallon hats and dualies. Most of the music I saw were from musicians I'd not heard of before. That said, nearly, everything I saw was amazing. First off was an extremely fun set by Ghost White Shivers at The Beauty Bar of all places, playing what I would call dixieland jazz. The band was followed up by a more than competent 80's DJ. Next up was the hard working Redd Volkaert at the world famous Continental Club.
Then it was on to Ginny's for Dale Watson and chickenshit bingo. I'm not sure about the bingo but Dale is always a blast. Last but not least I paid a visit to the non-duchebag end of 6th Street's Momo's and saw the impressive Dan Dyer and the enlightened Robin Smith.
