No Johnny Drama at Wise Guys

from Johnny Drama:

I wish I could say this was an April fools joke...but it's not!!

We've been dissed like a red headed stepchild by Wise Guys Bar. I got a phone call at 1:00PM today from Sal (co-owner) to let me know that we're not going to play there tonight after all. Instead, they will have Failsafe out there tonight. It seems that someone is having her birthday party out there and she wanted to have them play there instead. So we're left standing there with our %*&%$ in our hands not being able to schedule anything else. This was just a bad way of handling this, no matter how you look at it.

If I sound upset, it's because I am!! I know that there was a large number of you who were planning on going to Wise Guys tonight to check us out. We really do appreciate all that you guys do to show your love for us. We feel as though we're really letting all of you down. I promise that the next show, April 14,2006 @ The Place will be a huge success.

Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you out at our next show. Hopefully it won't be cancelled as well. Have an awesome weekend.

Tim Reynolds at Jack's

from Jack's Patio Bar:

Jack's Patio Bar: Sunday April 2, 2006. Doors 8:00pm $17 advancecd $20 day of show

Tim Reynolds (solo acoustic)

jackspatiobar.com tix: frontgatetickets.com

Born in Weisbaden, Germany, the son of a devoutly religious military man, Tim spent much of his childhood moving-from Alaska to St. Louis and through much of the Bible-belt Midwest.

In a statement by Reynolds, "I come from nowhere mostly. My dad was in the Army so we moved around alot. Germany is where I was born, and after that we lived on a farm in Indiana, then on an army base in Alaska, then to Kansas, then to Missouri, where we lived the longest (thus the nowhere). Then I moved to Virginia, and I was there for 17 years or so. Now I live in New Mexico and this is the best place I could be. I mostly come from space."

As the child of pious, fiercely conservative parents, Reynolds’s musical introduction began at age 12, playing electric bass before writhing congregations of ecstatic worshippers three times a week (over 1000 times) until his high school graduation. Tiring of the constraints of imposed conservatism, he secretly plunged into jazz and "forbidden" late '60s and early '70s psychedelic rock. At age 18, he left home to join a group of "experimental" musicians. After absorbing much from them and the dozen other bands (from disco to country) that followed, he eventually settled in Charlottesville, Virginia.

There he founded TR3. It was in this environment that Tim Reynolds could explore his art, with impromptu performances on sitar, solo jazz guitar, solo djembe, twelve string guitar, violin, and mandolin. Tim's influences, which include Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Manson, Bob Marley, Nine Inch Nails, and Led Zeppelin, among others, are indirectly felt in the fabric of Tim's power trio and solo projects.

Overall, Reynolds is a guitarist who rises above the mere mastery of chops to a virtual state of communion with his instrument. Reynolds makes use of every capacity the guitar possesses. He has brought a whole new sensibility to his instrument with his wide-ranging musical ability. From progressive rock, straight-up jazz and high-powered funk fusion guitar, to bass, piano, sitar, mandolin, violin, and a plethora of ethnic percussion instruments. When this self-taught musician performs it is a symphony of the senses.

After 17 or so years in Charlottesville, Virginia, Tim now resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and as Tim stated, "It is the best place I could be."

Amplifyd & TKF at Papa Ray's

from Amplifyd:

Tonight at Papa Ray's Sport's Bar. A double dose of Rock and Blues Featuring Amplifyd & The Killing Floor. NO COVER. Show starts at 10:00.

21BLACK at Salud

from 21BLACK:

21BLACK will be performing tonight:

Salud
March 31, 2006
Fri 5:00pm-8:30am
8123 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
210-320-6034

Hope to see you there. We appreciate your support.

Swindles at Limelight

from The Swindles:

St. Mary's street is back on the map!

Tonight we enter the land that was once Wacky's once again. Why? Because it's a really nice place now believe it or not. I mean, it's clean and painted, and all fancy behind the bar. Seriously, it's really a good looking bar! And I know a thing or two about bars!

2718 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas. We start at 10:30

Lesti at Madhatters and Rivercenter

from Lesti Huff:


Hey there, a quick line to tell you that Jim Bard & I will be doing a duo this Fri. downtown @ Madhatters Tea from 8-10. It's a great chill atmosphere where you can eat, drink & relax. They're located @ 320 Beauregard & their # is (210)212-4832.

Sat. night I'll be doing my usual River Center Comedy Club gig starting @ 7:00. Come have a cocktail & say hello if you're in the area.

Whatever you do, have a great weekend. Lesti.

Iris Gig Cancelled

from Iris:

I hope everyone is enjoying their week. IRIS is always on the move but due to unforeseen issues the band had to cancel this Friday's gig at the Trap. They are deeply sorry for the cancellation but promise to put their high energy into every song at the Firehouse. If you were planning on seeing IRIS at the Trap change your plans and check them out at the Firehouse Saturday. Show time starts at 9:30 sharp.

We're BAAACK!!!

That’s right MERGE Maniacs. After a long hiatus we’re finally back in the saddle. We’ve had a few personnel changes so let’s see if we can bring you up to date.

First off, BIG THANKS to Bryan (aka “Plan B”) for helping get this project rolling in the first place. He was one of the founders of MERGE and we hope to see him out at a show sometime so he can continue to party with us.

After a few personnel changes we’ve settled on a 5 piece line up with MERGE. The core line-up of Jonathan, Michelle and Keith remain and we’ve brought on Billy Hollywood and John (aka Slacko) from E7. Don’t worry E7 fans…E7 will continue on. John, Billy and Jonathan will simply be pulling double duty as they rock out with both E7 and MERGE. Now it will just be two separate bands with some similar faces, but slightly different formats. In the end, it’s all good. The new MERGE line up is a reunion of sorts from the days Billy, John, Jonathan, and Keith were “jammin” in old school E7. Anybody remember the days of “State of Independence”, “Oh Carolina”, and “Mr. Boombastic”!?

So anyway…we hope you’ll join us for our “Re-eMERGEnce.” Is that a word? Who cares! After knocking out a private party in early April, we’re kicking it up in Austin at Cool River Café. If you find yourself up in Austin on 4/7, we hope you’ll come join us. After that we’re helping our good friends Tony and Carla celebrate their wedding in style. More dates to come so stay tuned.

4/1 – Private Party
4/7 – Cool River Café in Austin (www.coolrivercafe.com/Austin)
4/29 – Silva Wedding at The Dominion

Iron Maidens at Kristal April 10th

Alter Ego at Legends & Pat O'Brien's

Busy April Fools for 51 Acres

51 ACRES @ Incarnate Word's 'Spring Fling'
Saturday, April 1st, 11-4pm (We go on at 3pm)
On the campus of Incarnate Word around back...
NO COVER TO GET IN!!!

A family atmosphere with games, rides, food, good music, and a contest to win $10,000 in cash. My college radio station KUIW (http://www.kuiw.org) will be there, along with KISS FM and The Spurs Silver Dancers. It should be a great time so come on out!

THEN...

51 ACRES @ REBAR (8134 Broadway, just inside the loop)
Saturday @ 10pm, NO COVER!!!

It's the usual, except this time it's April Fools Day. Look for us to switch up on our instruments and for someone to make a complete fool out of themselves.

Up Next:
Friday, April 7th at Crabby Jack's, 10pm, No Cover.

The album will be out soon (May?)
Look for new songs and pics on the website soon!

Papa Wood at Q Bar

Papa Wood at Q-BAR
7710 IH-10, old Mama's Restaurant next to NW 14 Theater.
NO COVER, 10pm

Hello all, just spreading the word about our little rock show going on this Friday night, the 31st at Q-Bar (7710 IH-10). There is no longer a cover charge at this awesome rock club, so now you have no excuse not to come. We get started at about 10pm. Get there early to snag a table if you're into that sort of thing. Looking forward to entertaining you!

NOTE* Our new website should be running soon, so keep checking PapaWood.com for updates.

The New Old Deja Vu at Main Street

Deja Vu announces a special show, Saturday, April 1st at Main St. It's the New Old New Deja Vu featuring old, old-old, and new old members. On tap will be a nursing student's birthday party (with naughty nursing students), a teacher's birthday party (Brett) complete with drunk teachers, the return of Andyfest (just come see), a final chapter, the return of The Kilt, a sex-toy party after-party, and shattered bar records. Seriously, people have been talking about this for 3 weeks now, calling to see if they can reserve tables and stuff. This is going to BLOW AWAY the time we had my previous last night with the band in November. It's going to BLOW AWAY the record breaking night we had in July. Any band that is off Saturday, YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS! We're breaking out new music by Seether and Audioslave as well as reviving some classic Doors, Romantics, and Nickelback. Yes, the 80's will live Saturday night, but they will be rudely punctuated with headslaps from today's musical scene! This started off as a fun thing to do, and has spiraled beyond our control into a party of immensely irresposponsible proportions! NO COVER. GREAT SERVICE. GAS STATION WITH CIGARETTES NEARBY. BE THERE!

RMW in April

Frequencia at Salute

Slick Dickens, Jeremy Dien & More

The Ruta Maya Riverwalk Grand Opening four night pachanga!

from Ruta Maya:

We’re in a festive mood and we want you to join in on the fun. To celebrate our official grand opening, we have organized a jam-packed lineup of bands and performers over four fantastic nights starting this Thursday, March 30. There is no reason why you should be bored this weekend:

Thursday, March 30 @ 8pm

Make San Antonio Weird

A spokenword circus featuring some of the finest performers in the country. Such as Da Shade, star of the film “Slam Planet”. Or Austin Slam Champ Mathew Conley. Or Michener-fellow, Phil West. Or twenty other, top-notch performers. Also featuring the Haiku of Delphi! Prizes! Giveaways! It’s a spokenword circus! Hosted by Amanda Flores (ninja) and Rich Perin (2002 best local poet, San Antonio Current). Only $3!

Friday, March 31 @ 10pm

The Groove Movement

Take jazz, blues, rock, funk, reggae and soul and you have the sound of The Groove Movement. A favorite of Ruta Maya Austin, this will be our live music kick-off event! Only $5!

Saturday, April 1 @ 10pm

Bombasta & Sexto Sol

No, this is no April Fools. Two dazzling bands that will activate the shake in your booty. Both are known for their electrifying live performances that leave audiences mesmerized. Amazing Latin-groove music! Brass sections! Percussion crazy! Some people go to the gym. Some people dance. Only $5!

Sunday, April 2 @ 9pm

Girl in a Coma

If you haven’t seen the Girls live yet, this is your chance before they hit the big time. Okay, so you can compare them to the Manchester sound or talk about their melodic pop sensibilities but, if we’re honest, they’ve invented their own sound that uniquely captures San Anto. Boz Boorer, Morrissey’s guitarist, has recorded them. Joan Jett digs them. Why wouldn’t you be at this show? All Ages. Only $5!

Wow! So much fun! Come on down and join in! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity: The Ruta Maya Riverwalk Grand Opening!

All shows 18 & up except where noted.

107 East Martin
San Antonio, TX 78205
www.rutamayariverwalk.com

Bliss: Wednesday is the REAL Weekend!

from Bliss:

Time to get the weekend started. In San Antonio that could only mean a Wednesday night Party!!!

BLISS will be performing live this Wednesday at Q's on the access of IH-10 near Loop 410. The old Mama's building.

COME TAKE PART IN THE NIGHTLY POOL....WHO'S THE FIRST BAND MEMBER TO PASS OUT FIRST.

Need to get there early, since there has been a line to get in the last few times that we've played there.

Thanks for letting us crash your party!!!

Lawn Darts & Alcohol at Bar Fly Friday

Toatlee Bluz & Alter Ego

Went out to the Elbow Room Saturday to tend to some bizness and ended up hanging out for a little while, talking to a friend I haven’t seen in about 15 years, which was nice, and listening to the blues/jazz/funk of Toatlee Bluz. I only caught a few songs, but I was very impressed, especially with the trumpet player and the keyboardist. The guitarist was pretty impressive, too. I don’t recall hearing any vocals, so I guess their stuff is mostly instrumental. My main thought that kept going thru my head was that I felt like I should be in New Orleans. I mentioned this and someone said, “only if you can swim,” which saddened me a little, picturing the New Orleans I went to several years ago and the state that it’s probably in now. Anyway, these guys were good. They play at the Elbow Room and at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar quite often, so check ’em out if you dig that blues/jazz/funk fusion kinda stuff. Very cool.



They’ll be at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar April 1st and at The Elbow Room April 29th.

Being out alone, I decided to stay close to home, so I headed next over to my fave local bar - Boozehounds, where Alter Ego was playing. These guys always play a great mix of songs and Saturday was no exception. I walked into some STP with “Sex Type Thing,” then was treated to Bush “Come Down” and Godsmack “Awake.”



Then break time and I got to chat with Steve about music, the local scene, writing, upcoming acts, Alter Egos’s packed schedule this month and more - a very cool guy - I don’t care what they say about you, Steve! (Just kidding!)

I also got to meet Steve Freeman and Toni from The Edge Magazine - both very nice and very into local music. They were out hopping from bar to bar, planning to end up at The Mix to catch fin del mar. They invited me to join them, but I was already up 5 beers and a shot and decided that driving home from St Mary’s at this point was probably a bad idea!!

So I stayed. My set list notes get a little sketchy from here on out, cuz I spent a lot of my time talking to THIS guy about local music and music in general. I do know they played Bush “Machinehead,” Johnny Cash “Ring of Fire” (very cool), Weezer’s “Hashpipe,” 3 Doors Down “Kryptonite,” Lit "My Own Worst Enemy,” Sublime “Santeria,” Audioslave “Like a Stone”, The Cult “Wildflower,” STP “Wicked Garden,” Cracker’s “Low” their Judas Priest -Billy Idol medley of “You Got Another Thing Coming” and “Mony Mony ,” which my “friend” managed to screw up - very funny. Also 7 Mary Three’s “Cumbersome,” Radiohead’s “Creep,” and The Toadies’ “Possum Kingdom.”.

I got three videos, not too great on visuals cuz there was no front lighting, so they’re mostly silhouettes. Also, quite often Steve is missing cuz he likes to get off stage and run around the bar, which people love!



I got Tool “Sober,” Alice in Chains “Would” and Blink-182 “All the Small Things” over on the Video Page.

As I mentioned, Alter Ego has a full schedule this month...you can check them out this Friday at Legends Sports Bar, this Saturday at Pat O’Brien’s, or check their website for future dates.

Ruben V: Labor of Shame

from Ruben V:

Well alright, it's here and it's in three days; Friday, March 31, 2006, the "Labor of Shame" release party at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill from 8:00 p.m. until midnight.  Come on out, pick up a copy and celebrate with us.  I'm not sure of the details regarding reservations; but I guess you can call Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill and ask for more info.  We will continue the celebration Saturday, April 1 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cibolo Creek Community Church out in the city of Fair Oaks.  For those of you who can't attend the parties, there are a few copies left at the following location: http://cdbaby.com/cd/rubenv

They're Trying to Close Graham Central Station?

I hadn't heard about this...just came across it. This is from www.sanewspaper.com:

This establishment, Graham Central Station, has been under investigation by the San Antonio Police Department (S.A.P.D.) and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (T.A.B.C.). Graham Central Station’s liquor license will be under review in April, 2006.

Today there are representatives here such as school board candidates, representatives of neighborhood associations, businessmen, members of the clergy/pastors, community leaders and future public officials. We are taking a stand for the protection of our youth and the preservation of wholesome family life.

Today, we are demanding as residents of District 7 and leaders in this city, that Graham Central Station be closed. Graham Central Station has a history of very destructive influence in our community such as shootings, murder, prostitution, consumption of alcohol by minors, public drunkenness, and other violations.

As community leaders in San Antonio, we want to put a stop to this lawlessness. Furthermore, we will not tolerate any further delays, “deal-makings,” postponements or compromises of any kind.

Today we come together in one accord by writing letters of protest and signing petitions to close Graham Central Station in April 2006.

Johnny Drama at Wise Guys Friday

Pitbull Daycare CD Release

Pitbull Daycare's Third Release You, Me and the Devil Make Three is Finished! The Cd has been sent off for replication and will be available at the CD Release Party on April 8, 2006 at the Sanctuary!

The CD will be available for free with paid entry to our show on April 8, 2006. Don't for get to post this event in you myspace accounts, yahoo groups and wherever else all you creepy nerds are surfing now-a-days! We would really appreciate it!

Catch Pitbull Daycare Live in the studio for a first listen of the new album on Monday April 3, 2006 at 99.5 KISS rocks and the again on Tuesday April 4th on 90.1 KSYM SAC Radio! Both of these stations have been huge helps to us and we wanted to say thanks to all the Jocks that give us those much needed spins!

Looks like the April 8 CD Release party will be the last time you see Pitbull Daycare in San Antonio until May 6, 2006 with Ministry and Rev Co as the official direct support act for the MasterBaTour! Tickets are available online right now and at all ticketmaster box offices. For those of you who are scattered about the world, please contact our web site to see what town near you will be hosting the MasterBaTour and get your tickets soon! The Line-up is awesome and the shows will probably sell out every night!

If you want to catch the PBDC boys in their side project Gabba Gabba Sabba, make sure to be at the Sanctuary on Saturday March 25th with the Perturbed and the Nuclear Fishsticks to celebrate Paul Bent Gent's Birthday Party!

The Rock Box

The ROCK Box, the little all Rock CD shop on the Northeast side of San Antonio has just been remodeled and has gotten a little bigger.

The Rock Box, where it's all about Rock Music, Buys, Sells, and Trades CDs, DVD's, and other Rock related merchandise.

If you haven't stopped by yet, come on by and check us out.

The Rock Box carries the top 400 new release Rock Titles. And can pre-order any new title coming out on sale.

You can rent any of our DVD titles, new and used, with our easy to use lay back Rental Policy.

You can Rent or Buy any of our 300 Music DVD's from your favorite Rock Artists. Rent any Music DVD for 7 days (week) for only $2.99 If you like the DVD you rented and want to purchase it we will take the already paid rental price off of the purchase price.

The Rock Box is now carrying over 1000 DVD movie titles that you can Rent or Buy. Rent any DVD movie for 3 days for only $ .99 Rent any DVD movie for 7 days for only $1.99 This includes any new releases we have in stock.

The Rock Box can special order any CD or DVD in print and sometimes out of print.

The Rock Box is currently carrying over 50 local Rock artists CD's from South Texas and we want to carry much, much, more.

Attention all local ROCK & METAL groups in San Antonio and Austin. We are happy to carry any local CD. If you have a retail ready CD we will buy a minimum of 2 copies for cash, or you can put 5 on consignment and we can see how they sell. If you are in Austin and can't make the trip to San Antonio you can simply mail us 5 copies and how much you want for them and we will mail back the consignment form to you. Once we sell out of your CD's we will send you cash and order more straight from you.

All local groups are welcome to drop off flyers for shows and can bring color flyers that can be hung up in the windows (space permitting)

The Rock Box is the ONLY Gettix outlet in San Antonio. www.gettix.net is the primary ticket provider for many of the venues in Austin such as The Backroom, La Zona Rosa, The Backyard, and many others.

The Rock Box is also a Detour Ticket outlet. www.detourtickets.com carries most of the shows that come through the White Rabbit, The Sanctuary, and other various shows around San Antonio.

The Rock Box is located at
11829 Perrin Beitel – San Antonio – Texas – 78217
210-650-9095

THE KILLING FLOOR and AMPLIFYD HIT THE STAGE

After several grueling, yet amazing, weeks in the studio for their first major cd production, The Killing Floor have been lying low, but will be hitting the stage HARD once again with Amplifyd at Paparay's Sports Bar this Friday, March 31st at 10pm!

This is a pretty special gig for TKF as they haven't played in awhile. Totally pumped to hear their original music after their work with Peter Carie of The Rhythm Room studios, and for Amplifyd, with their new line-up.



You can find all the grueling studio details and more @ http://thejcmexperience.blogspot.com/

Check out Amplifyd's info @
www.myspace.com/amplifydrocks
www.electroproductions.com

Paparay's is located at 2407 N. St. Mary's.
No cover charge, 21 and older.

Jeremy Dien Low Down

from Jeremy Dien:

Tuesday the 28th - live on SA Living (NBC) 10:00am

Thursday the 30th - on KSYM(90.1) 3:30 pm

Friday the 31st- Jack's - big party w/
Jeremy Dien & The Groove Gravy @ 11
Slick Dickens @ 10
Scott Wiggins @ 9
Mary Minds @ 8

on the small stage:
David Kacsur
Lance Sollock
Too Much Wilson

This Saturday at the Black Lion

New Tomorrow
Madex-13
Black Lion

Krybdus Parting Ways

This sucks because I never got to go see them, but I got this from Alex today:

I regret to inform you that Krybdus and I have parted ways. There is no animosity and I wish them the best of luck. I plan on continuing with my music carrer and I will keep you all informed as information becomes available. Peace, love and Rock n roll!
~ Alex

Alter Ego at BoozeHounds Saturday

Zippo Hot Tour

Thanks to Steve from Alter Ego for this:

Want to perform on the 2006 Zippo Hot Tour? Create a Sonicbids EPK™ (Electronic Press Kit) and submit online - it's easy! Bands all over the world are being selected for opportunites just like this one. Now's your chance to see how easy it is. Hurry though, the deadline is less than three weeks away.

What:
Zippo Hot Tour
The Zippo Hot Tour is a 10 city band competition that takes place online and onstage. Bands register for their chance to make it BIG, and the fans get to VOTE on which bands are HOT. The FANS choose the BANDS. The Hottest local unsigned band of 2006 is going to walk away with an opportunity of a lifetime!

Please note that bands must be indie or unsigned and play Modern Rock, Alternative Rock, Hardcore Rock/Metal, or Punk Rock, and the majority of the band members must live within 50 miles of Austin, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, or Tampa. Make sure you read the "official rules" before signing up!

The GRAND PRIZE WINNING BAND for 2006 will win an incredible prize package including:

* Equipment package from ESP Guitars, PEAVEY, TAMA Drums, PRO-MARK Drum Sticks, PureVolume, DiscFarm and more!
* Trip to Hollywood or New York City to perform a showcase for A&R Executives at a major record label
* Share the stage with a Major Artist as opening support

All bands that enter the Zippo Hot Tour will receive $50 off their next purchase at Discfarm for CD manufacturing services.

How:
It's simple, go to www.sonicbids.com/2006zippohottour - you'll be able to create and submit your EPK in just minutes!

Deadline:
April 15, 2006

Cost:
Just $9.95 USD for a risk-free 6-month Sonicbids membership AND automatic submission to the Zippo Hot Tour.

Genres Accepted:
Modern Rock, Alternative Rock, Hardcore Rock/Metal, Punk Rock and like genres. More info: http://www.zippohottour.com

Why Sonicbids?:
Sonicbids is the exclusive online submission platform for over 4,500 events and festivals including Summerfest, BMI Demo Center Contest, Virgin College Megatour, John Lennon Songwriting Contest, NXNE, Billboard Song Contest, Midpoint Music Festival, Motor City Music Conference, Midwest Music Summit, MOBfest, NEMO, Pop Montreal & many more. PLUS you can send your Sonicbids EPK™ (Electronic Press Kit) to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Do it all with one click!

The Swindles at Casbeers & Riley's

from Mitch Webb & The Swindles:

Casbeers on Friday Night and then on to Riley's on Saturday!

Hola Mi Amigos,

Friday night at Casbeers under the ever hypnotizing spell of the 10 dusty deer head mounted on the walls. Then on to Riley's on Saturday night, the only bar in Hunter Texas.

Casbeers keeps the midtown groove!

Casbeers is in midtown for those of you that don't know. Thats on Blanco an little South of Hildebrandt. We start at 9:00 if the good lords willin' and the creeks don't rise.


Saturday Night at Riley's!

Just a little north of New Braunfels at 8894 FM 1102 you will find a small slice of Texas roadhouse heaven. Full Bar and they know how to use it!

See you sometime this weekend!

Brothers Keep Gig

from Brothers Keep:

What’s up everyone? I hope all are doing well. Just wanted to drop a quick line and let everyone know that we’ll (Brothers Keep) will be playing at the White Rabbit tomorrow, 03-24-06 at 11:30ish and hope you can make it. We’d love the support and look forward to seeing you all. If you are able to make it out, the cover is $8 at the door and be sure to mention the band name Brothers Keep so that we can get credit for it (hey, we’ll take all the help we can get). It’ll be a good time and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the music and the show…if I do say so myself. Also, we’ll be playing at the Nopalitos Festival in Carrizo Springs on 04-08-06 at 6pm which should be cool playing in front of my home crowd for the first time in 15 yrs! Hey, if any of you make it to that show then we’ll be sure to fire up the BBQ pit and throw down a few virongas (that’s beer for my non-speaking Tex-Mex brethren)!

Ozzfest 2006

Ozzfest 2006 will be coming to San Antonio July 11th at Verizon Wireless. Tickets go on presale tomorrow, Thursday 3/23, at 10:00 AM through Friday 3/24 at 10:00 PM (password: VWATX). Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday at noon.

The bands playing Ozzfest this year will be:

System of a Down, Disturbed, Hatebreed, Lacuna Coil, Black Label Society, Unearth, Norma Jean, Bleeding Through, Atreyu, Strapping Young Lad, The Red Chord, Full Blown Chaos, Between the Buried and Me, Walls of Jericho & A Life Once Lost.

Chris Lopez Dates

from Chris Lopez:

We are getting ready to do some major changes in developing a more interesting and efficient website for the band, so be sure and check up on it in the next upcoming weeks. The website will include bios of the band members, pictures, and hopefully soon there will be some of my new original songs. As far as I know, we are keeping the address the same- ChrisLopez.net.

We have also landed a gig at the Omega Lounge every wednesday, starting March 29th and so far through all of April. It is located on San Pedro right behind the Old San Fransisco Steakhouse. We are pushing to promote it along with DJ Tonyc who always brings out his entourage of the best dancers in town, as well as some of the finest young women in town. Live music by Chris Lopez Band all night, and on the breaks, live DJ's and dance fun! And people, trust me, it is in your best interest to dress to impress!

This coming friday,March 24, the band is rockin' at The Bay( formerly the Iguana Bay) on West Ave right across from Ruthie's on Patricia. The place has re-opened with a totally fresh new look, a bigger and better stage, and friendly new faces behind the bar. If you haven't been there yet, it is definitely worth checking out ( and your favorite band is gonna be there!).

Thanks for your time once again everybody! We hope to see you all out and about this week!

Derringer at Iron Horse - Free Bike!

from Derringer:

The Derringer Band has been asked by KZEP to provide the live CLASSIC ROCK music at the Iron Horse motorcycle dealership at 281/Nacoma on Saturday, March 25th, from noon till 4pm. Iron Horse is announcing that they are now going to be selling Victory brand motorcycles as well as their own, this is Victory's welcoming party, and they are GIVING AWAY a motorcycle.

There will be sales, vendors, food, beverages, and live music, and the free bike give-away.

We do 70's Classic Rock cover tunes, from Santana, to Stevie Ray, to Grace Slick and Jimmie Hendricks! We do Bad Company, Tom Petty, ZZ Top and LOTS more!!! We are four talented vocalists, so we can do lots of variety.

Groovin' at Rebar

from The Groove Movement:

Thursday from 10-2am @ Rebar
Groove Movement featuring:
Zeale32 and Phranchyze 1
special guests: Robert Jimenez on violin and vocals, Dezmond on bass and percussion, and Jordan Slaughter on percussion.

This is a night you guys don't want to miss. The improvised music that this elite group of San Antonio musicians perform, at the drop of a hat, is simply amazing. A must see for all those music lovers of jazz, blues, funk, hip-hop, soul, and everything in between. $2 Dos XX No Cover

Ruben V Coming Up

from Ruben V:

Hello everybody we are one week away from the new release “Labor of Shame” Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill March 31st. Alright if you would like to buy it before it’s released there are only four in stock right now at this address

http://cdbaby.com/cd/rubenv

If you don’t get to buy one, next week we will have plenty, but take a listen, leave a review please and tell us what you think, be kind!! Haha

As for this week we start out at The Blue Cactus Café Thursday 8-11 pm

Friday night we go on down to CC TX. Doctor Rockits Blues bar 9:30-1:30

Saturday night we are at The Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill for a warm up for next week 8-12 pm

Anymore info please visit us at www.rubenv.com

Step Aside at the Elbow Room April 1st

from Step Aside:

DON'T FORGET TO COME OUT TO THE ELBOW ROOM 1788 AUSTIN HWY. AND GET DOWN WITH THE BLUES w/ STEP ASIDE
SATURDAY
APRIL 1, 2006
9:30 pm

Deja Vu: Brett is Back

Previous singer Brett will be filling in for Deja Vu singer Xavier for the next 4-6 weeks while Xavier rests his vocal chords. They'll be playing at Roxy Sports Bar this Saturday (3/25) and at Main Street on April 1st...I hear it's going to be OFF THE HOOK!

St. James at Houston St. Fair

Johnny Drama at Starlight

from Johnny Drama:

Was it just me or were all of you out to party extra hard this past weekend? Man, It was great to see all of you out and celebrating St. Paddy's Day with us at Hooligan's Bar and Grill. The festivities were off the hook. Those of you who weren't there really missed out on one helluva party!!! The place was filled to the rafters. Both the upstairs and downstairs were packed and it just never faded out. On behalf of all the guys in the band, I want to thank both Shana and Trevor for giving us this great opportunity and we hope to be back at Hooligan's again very soon.

Saturday we played at Tiffany Billiards...hold on! It's not Tiffany Billiards anymore. The new official name is Tiffany Sports Bar & Patio and I have to say, they have a done a great job with this place. It's not your daddy's Tiffany Billiards anymore. They have added an outdoor patio in the back and they are really working on changing the overall atmosphere to the place. Yet I digress...the show Saturday night was awesome. As always, we had a great number of you loyal friends who came out to show some love. We also made some new friends that night as well. The staff was fantastic, from Dominic (General Manger) to Pam cooking up the food. You all really need to come and check it out the next time we're there. Any predisposed notions should be thrown out the door...believe me, you will be pleasantly surprised.

The pictures for both of this past weekends shows are up, so go ahead and check them out on the website.

www.SADRAMA.com

Now here comes another weekend and of course we'll be out to entertain you. We'll be playing at a new place here in town. The Starlight Room just opened up a couple of months ago and I really like this place a lot. It's located at 1031 Patricia (near West Ave. & Blanco). We're playing there this Friday, March 24, 2006 starting at 9:45 PM. The bar is great, the stage is big and the dance floor is even bigger so bring you dancing shoes.

I've been there to check the place out and it's a very contemporary and clean place. Megan (Bar Manager) and Chris (Co-Owner) are great people. They are really excited about having us, including all of you, out there this Friday night. So make your plans to be out there and support the few places in San Antonio that still bring live music to you.

Friday, March 24, 2006 @ 9:45 PM
Starlight Room
1031 Patricia
(Near West Ave & Blanco)

Flashback Update

from Flashback:

After a couple weeks off to fulfill various family obligations and just have a little time off, we'll be back to a full schedule starting this weekend. Friday night, the 24th, we'll be at Main Street (13477 Wetmore 210-490-3038). Saturday night, the 25th, we'll be returning to Tripp's Humor Bar (210 E. Aviation in Universal City 210-659-1090). We've played at Tripp's a number of times, but this will be the first time with the whole band (Lupe has missed out on every other gig we've played there).

Our time off wasn't completely unproductive, as we managed to squeeze in a rare (and short) band practice - which resulted in eight new additions to our set lists. We're hoping to find the time in April for another one so we can knock out a few more from the monstrous to-do list. So many songs, so little time...

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