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A 18 Island Moon May 9, 2013 Lisabellas Bistro & Bar Celebrating Coastal Cuisine 361-749-4222 Open Tuesday - Saturday at 5:00 pm Casual Dining at it’s Finest Nightly Seafood Specials By Ronnie Narmour [email protected] LJT and Forty Creek… It was another jumping weekend here in Port A. In the course of three days I caught nine or ten great shows. I started out Friday at the Back Porch with Larry Joe Taylor (Stephenville, TX). There were a couple of big fishing tournaments on the island and the town was buzzing. The LJT show was very well attended (as always). I stuck around for most of his first set. He’d come down a day early to perform for a Forty Creek Whiskey promotion at the Porch which was subdued by gale force winds that night. Those Forty Creek guys pretty much saturated the island with their hooch this weekend. Their posters and product were everywhere and their reps were buying shots for anyone who’d listen. I even saw Larry Joe having dinner at Giggity’s on Sunday with the whole Forty Creek sales crew. Fiddlin’ Willey… After Larry Joe’s show I headed over to the flats area. I wanted to see Leslie Willey’s show at Shorty’s. Willey is an island treasure. He first played Shorty’s in 1954 but hadn’t played there since 1969. You may know him from seeing him at the Gaff where he often performs for their beltsander races. He is an excellent fiddle player and recorded a record under the moniker, Fiddlin’ Willey. Willey has a remarkable mind that remembers details for the last half dozen decades and often posts pictures archiving our island’s history on the Facebook page, You Know You’re From Port A If.; Here is a FB post Willey did before his Shorty’s gig, “I started out at Shorty’s in 1954 with Mack Fowler, Shorty’s husband. He was from Tishamingo, Oklahoma . Later in the early 60’s I was getting a little better. The old Shorty’s was the better one, it was larger, and had booths in it and the pool tables were the standard larger tables. There were even snooker tables. This was before rock and roll, and if it wasn’t country, it wasn’t on the jukebox. All songs were a nickel each. A quarter would get you five songs and Mack had some fine fiddle tunes on there, the kind I wanted to learn and I’m still playing them today.” You better believe, we’re going to have Willey back at Shorty’s. It would be a travesty not to. By the way Willey, thanks for letting me get up and sing Jole Blon with you on fiddle. It was an honor. Brennen Leigh & Noel McKay… Saturday was an amazing night of music. Thomas Michael Riley played the Porch, Will Owen Gage (San Antonio, TX) played Giggity’s and Stuart Michael Burns played Shorty’s. All of those were great shows that I really enjoyed but the real surprise came when a friend of mine called and said she heard music playing over by Shell’s Restaurant and to come check it out. It turned out to be a private party (which we crashed) right on Avenue G where a duo named Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay from Austin were playing. Wow! I couldn’t believe how good they were. They were playing all original tunes and their songwriting was fantastic. Both of them played amazing guitars and their harmonies were perfect. I know y’all listen to me gush about a lot of noteworthy musicians, but these two really had something special going. Noel was once part of a family team named the McKay Brothers. He’s recorded in Nashville and has written songs with Guy Clark. One song he did was a touching number about Mexican wetbacks at the mercy of the ruthless coyotes. They also have songs on YouTube called Let’s Go to Lubbock on Vacation (Then We Know We’re Really in Love) and Are You Still Taking Them Pills. I did a little digging and they play mainly in the Austin area (Luckenbach, Cactus Café, Rattle Inn, etc) but I’ll do my best to get them down here. DO NOT MISS LIST This weekend… This weekend on Friday, May 10 th , the teenage powerhouse, Samantha Aiken & Rodeo Drive is at Giggitys; 80’s style piano man Stevie Start from New York is at Shorty’s; and the hot rocking funk band Austin Heat (Austin, TX) is at the Back Porch. This will be the show NOT TO MISS! Austin Heat is a five piece unit with an added touch this weekend in the form of an old friend, Rick Hulett, who is an amazing guitarist originally from Lubbock but has resided in Hood, OR for many years. The keyboardist is also an old friend from Lubbock, Small Don Burrows. Both he and Hulett played with the Joe Ely Band back in the 70’s. Hulett has a strong chemistry with the band’s leader, Austin Roach and their dueling guitar work is a sight to behold. The vocalist, Brian Scartocci, appeared on the TV show, The Voice, and has a set of pipes that can melt rust. Throw in the rock steady rhythm section of Dexter Walker (drums) and Freddy Marshall (bass) and you have one heck of a band. Bring your dancing shoes for this one. On Saturday, May 11 th , Austin’s Godfather of Soul, W.C. Clark will play the Back Porch, Jimmy LaFave will be at the Third Coast Theater, Antone & the All Stars will be at Giggity’s (Sunday too), and the knock ‘em dead bluegrass band, Get Off the Lawn will be at Shorty’s. Dave Bottlehead Miller Tribute… Also on Saturday, May 11 th , a tribute to Dave Bottlehead Miller will be held at the Tarpon Ice House from 5-7. Many of Dave’s musician friends will be on hand including Richie Segura and Chris Vanderkohn and coordinator, L. Leon Sands, has assembled a recording of Dave’s music from various sources. There will be food and donations accepted to help the family with remaining medical bills. Next weekend… On Friday, May 17 th , Los Fabulocos (Austin, TX) will be at the Back Porch, Lela Caldwell’s wild Purple Monkey Laser show will be at Giggity’s, Russell Edge is at Shorty’s, surfing folkster Donovan Frankenreiter will be at the House of Rock. Frankenreiter is a Hawaii based singer/songwriter/guitarist who was originally a pro surfer turned famous musician. His sound has been compared to that of his long-time friend, Jack Johnson, who also co-produced his first solo, self-titled album in 2004. Since then, Frankenreiter has had 11 full length albums. This show will go to benefit the Waves of Impact surf camps on the beach by the Mike Ellis seawall for wounded veterans and disabled kids. Also on Friday, the Tarpon Ice House will begin their 4 th Annual Tarpon Music Bash with an all star line-up of hill country and Gulf Coast musicians. This three day event has been hosted by Al Barlow in past years but Barlow will be in Colorado hosting his new grandson. In his absence, Billy Snipes, will do the honors. This year look for Kem Watts, John Sholten, Larry M. Sweeny, Dan Brodag, Lucas Taylor, Rodney Flores, Uel Jackson, The Cofeilds, Johnny Santos, Tiffany Duckworth, Kristen & Chester, Tony Barton and Cary Windham. The Bash is always a ton of fun with non-stop music and food for three days and at least one good beach party in there somewhere. On Saturday, May 18 th , Austin honky-tonker Jesse Dayton will play the Back Porch, Three Way Street is at Giggitys and Ruben Limas is at Shorty’s. On Sunday, May 19 th , The 30 th Annual Songwriters Showcase will be at Roberts Point Park with such local songwriters as Jesse Bishop (who started the Showcase and now lives in Costa Rica), Carol Elliott, Father James Derkits, Guy LaRoux, Tyler McCumber & Tony Seracene, Woodie Lawson, Sierra Howe, Melissa Brooks, Hump Brockman & Janet Drew, Lela Caldwell, L. Leon Sands and others. Preacher Williams will host the event. And, that’s the truth! Dave Bottlehead Miller Tribute Saturday May 11 (5-7) Stuart Michael Burns Every Wednesday (7-10) Open Jam with Uel Jackson Every Sunday (7- 11) 321 N Alister * (361) 749-2337 Mike Williams Every 1st & 3rd Friday And Every Monday Free Beer Band Every Thursday (7-10) The Gaff Beer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970 5009 Hwy 361 Port A @ Cinnamon Shores Live Music -Thursday, May 9 Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House John Eric @ Island Italian STUF Slam Film Event @ House of Rock Wade Bowen, Matt Caldwell @ Brewster Street David & Barbara Brown @ Coffee Waves Kevin Hill @ Scuttlebutt’s Rockin’ Blues All Night @ Dr. Rockits Friday, May 10 Austin Heat @ Back Porch Samantha Aiken & Rodeo Drive @ Giggity’s Stevie Start @ Shorty’s Mike Williams (5-7) @ Tarpon Ice House Bertha, Mama Tried @ House of Rock KISS Tribute Band @ Brewster Street Five Card Draw @ South Texas Ice House Shelly King @ Dr. Rockits Michael Burts @ Scuttlebutt’s Saturday, May 11 W.C. Clark @ Back Porch Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Get Off the Lawn @ Shorty’s Day Bottlehead Miller Memorial (5 PM) @ Tarpon Ice House Stevie Start @ Coast Club Jimmy Lafave @ Third Coast Theater Mike Williams @ Bangkok Star Cavegirl @ House of Rock Damn Quails, HOBO @ Executive Surf Club 2 nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show @ Brewster Street Neil Austin Imber @ South Texas Ice House Stuart Burns @ Coffee Waves Pride and Joy @ Dr. Rockits Kevin Hill @ Scuttlebutt’s Sunday, May 12 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Open Jam w/ Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice House Tumble Dry Low @ Bernie’s Beach House Open Jam @ Neptune’s John Eric Open Mic @ South Texas Ice House Collin Roche @ Scuttlebutt’s Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam @ House of Rock Party of Three @ Dr. Rockits Monday, May 13 Mike Williams @ Tarpon Ice House Open Mic @ Coffee Waves Open Jam w/ Antone Perez @ Doctor Rockits Smashing Pumpkins @ Concrete Street John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s Tuesday, May 14 Open Mic @ House of Rock Reno & the Groove Getters @ Dr. Rockits Kevin Hill @ Scuttlebutt’s Wednesday, May 15 Stuart Burns @ Tarpon Ice House Mobley, Witness by Proxy @ House of Rock Neil Edwards Band @ Dr. Rockits Fabian Rivera @ Scuttlebutt’s Thursday, May 16 Rockin’ Blues All Night @ Dr. Rockits Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House John Eric @ Island Italian Katchafire, Maoli @ House of Rock Kevin Hill @ Scuttlebutt’s Friday, May 17 Tarpon Music Bash @ Tarpon Ice House Los Fabulocos @ Back Porch Purple Monkey Laser @ Giggity’s Russell Edge @ Shorty’s Mike Williams @ Bangkok Star Donavon Frankenreiter @ House of Rock Lyrical Bynge @ Executive Surf Club Timeline Journey tribute band @ South Texas Ice House Stuart Burns @ Coffee Waves Reno & the Groove Getters @ Dr. Rockits Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Saturday, May 18 Tarpon Music Bash @ Tarpon Ice House Jesse Dayton @ Back Porch 3 Way Street @ Giggity’s Ruben Limas @ Shorty’s Stevie Start @ Coast Club Mike Williams @ Bangkok Star Spoonfed Tribe, Sabrosa Union @ House of Rock Matt Hole @ Executive Surf Club Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Tonight Ray T & the City Crew Every Friday Mon-Sat 10am- 2am Sun Noon- 2am Vampires Welcome Three Chords and the Truth TARPON MUSIC BASH MAY 17-19 Keepers Horace Caldwell Pier (361) 749 - 5333 Fishing, Pole Rentals, Beer, Burgers, Wings C Coast Club Martini Sports Bar 1023 State Highway 361 + Port Aransas, TX + (361) 749-5637 Smoking on Patio Only GO SPURS GO! AshVill Construction LLC Residential, Multi-Family & Commercial New Construction & Remodels Ashley R. Villarreal (210) 387-2993 Aaron Murray (361) 332- 9884 [email protected] Stevie Start Every Saturday Mother’s Day Brunch 11:30- 2:30 Call for Reservations Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay played in Port A this weekend Austin Heat will play the Back Porch on May 10th Donavan Frankenreiter will perform a benefit concert at the House of Rock on Friday, May 17th. Will Owen Gage played Giggity’s last Saturday night. Leslie Willey played Shortys last Friday night. Larry Joe Taylor played the Back Porch last Friday night. Austin Heat May 10 W.C. Clark May 11 Los Fabulocos May 17 Jesse Dayton May 18 Dynamics Reunion May 23 Gary P. Nunn May 24 Larry Joe Taylor May 25 132 W. , Port Aransas,TX LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY 3-6
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