Friday at The Rabbit

Friday at The Sanctuary

The Battle Before Christmas

Alter Ego at Roxy's & Tiffany's

Circle of Fifths at The Bitter End

Ruben V at Blue Cactus Cafe

from the Ruben V newsletter:

Winter showed up here in San Antonio! Nothing like great music to warm the soul. I hope you can come on out and catch the show tomorrow. Here's where we'll be...

Friday, December 1
BLUE CACTUS CAFE
8:00 PM
San Antonio, TX
http://www.thebluecactuscafe.com/

Drama at Sky Lounge

from the Johnny Drama newsletter:

Can you believe that another year is just about to pass us by? Tomorrow we bring in December and with it all the celebrations that will be taking place. With all the festivities that are being planned, we have decided to keep this month a little light for us. Now we might add a show here and there but for the most part we're going to try and relax and spend some time with our families. That being said we want to make sure that you do come out and hang with us at the shows we do play in December.

That starts with tomorrow night. This is our only show this weekend so please bring all your friends as we pack Sky Lounge @ 5500 Babcock. It's going to also be our last time there for a couple of months as the rotation begins to change up there. So help us make it a great success. There's a common misconception that Sky Lounge is only a certain format. I'm here to tell you that Friday nights are live music nights @ SKY LOUNGE and we'll be there tomorrow night. We really hope to see you there.


Friday December 1, 2006 @ 10:00 PM
Sky Lounge
5500 Babcock @ Eckert

This past weekend we had two great shows back-to-back. First, we were at Broadway Bar for the first time and that was awesome. Saturday night we were at SOHO Lounge and that place was packed to the gills. There were birthday parties galore and of course all our friends were there as well. We really do appreciate all your support that you give us. Special thanks to the birthday girls (and guy) Tracy, Yvonne, Carla, Lauren and Pete. Cindy...you're such a flake :) Yeah I'm talking to you as you drink your STARBUCKS coffee. J/K. By the way, the pictures from last week are not up because JJ and I have spent this week getting ready for a big meeting that we're having today. Please cross your fingers and hope that all goes well because if this happens...it's going to be a great step forward for Johnny Drama.

Hey folks, wanted to let you all know of two very special events for Johnny Drama coming up in December @ Wise Guys.

1) Saturday, December 9th - Johnny Drama 1 Year Anniversary Show!!

2) Sunday, December 31st - 2nd Annual WISE GUYS/JOHNNY DRAMA New Years Eve Bash!!

That's right, we're turning one year old next week and we want all of you out there for that. Also, the new Years Eve Bash is going to be even better than last years and I will have more details for you next week on table reservations and so on. Please make your plans now to be with us next Saturday as we celebrate our one year anniversary. Thank you so much to all of you.

First Friday with Merge

from the Merge newsletter:

MERGE would like to wish everyone a belated Happy Thanksgiving. We apologize for this being a WEEK LATE! We took the weekend off to spend time with our families remembering everything we have to be thankful for. Well…we ate a lot of Turkey too.

This weekend it’s back to the grind for MERGE. Friday night (12/1) we will be at Hemisfare Park as part of an extension of first Friday. We’ll be playing two 45 minute sets from 9-11 and this will also be the debut of our new bass player Todd. It’s gonna be chilly so grab your coat, a blanket, (pssst…a flask ), and a warm body to snuggle up next to. We’re TOTALLY excited to have Todd joining the band so come on out and show Todd the love MERGE-style.

Saturday (12/2) we kick it up on the river at Club Rive. The crew at Club Rive has graciously booked us for 3 dates in December. This weekend will be the warm up for our back to back New Year’s eve weekend gigs on 12/30 and 12/31. It’s always a party at the Rive.

Jinx at Billy D's Friday

This Friday December 1st, Jinx is kicking off the beginning of the month in Universal City at Bily D's. Come see Ruben, Joey, Carlos and Anthony rock the house this Friday in Universal City. We'll See You There.

Friday is also our 3rd gig with the new line up so come show your support and hear something different you won’t regret it!!!!!

** Billy D’s has a new look inside come see for yourself **


Keep checking www.jinxtheband.com or www.myspace.com/jinxband for the latest happenings of Jinx.

Vallejo & Sexto Sol at Revolution Room 12/16

Eden Burning at Reptilez Friday

Scottie's Birthday: 4-Fifteen at Revolution Room

Friends,

Please come celebrate my birthday at Revolution Room on Broadway just inside Loop 410, Wednesday Night the 29th at 10pm!!! Awesome drink specials and music provided by the band that rocked out the Margarita Pour-Off, yours truly... 4-Fifteen! We are gonna have one helluva night with cameo appearances scheduled tentatively by Nathan from PapaWood, and possibly Cesar from Johnny Drama (if he ever answers his phone) so I can get my drink on too, it's my birthday after all! I also heard a rumor that the gal runnin' the place that night is HOT!!!
(Maggie does that get us a little extra $$$ at the end of the night?)



I do want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who follow 4-Fifteen around town, and the folks that make it whenever they can, you guys make what we do an awesome experience every time. We are truly grateful for all the continuing support you guys give us, and also to Rowan at SAROCKS.com for this site, which gives us an easy and effective way to get the word out. Rowan ROCKS!!!!

On a personal note, thanks to everyone who is supporting my original music with Mantle of the Machine, a recording project with former Article of Control guitarist Eric Tannery, and to all who have embraced "Just Go Away" and all that the song means to me. We have auditioned and selected our band, and we'll be out around town soon.

Thanks to my fellow members of 4-Fifteen for learning "Just Go Away" and allowing me to perform it with my new brothers, you guys ROCK!!!

Keep your eyes on MantleOfTheMachine.com for updates, the CD is almost done!!!

And make sure you stay glued to 4FifteenLive.com, it's ALL BRAND NEW and we're booked solid baby!

Life is good, thanks to everyone who makes it that way!

~Scottie from 4-Fifteen

Get the Belt at Papa Woody's Saturday

Patrice Pike and Ginger Leigh

Patrice Pike and Ginger Leigh at Sam's Burger Joint December 8th at 8:00pm

Alter Ego at BoozeHounds Saturday

Papa Wood at The Hangar & Broadway Bar

GTB at Roxy's

Lesti Huff and Jim Bard at Scenic Loop Cafe

from Lesti Huff:

Hey there, hope everybody has a great Thanksgiving this year. On Sat. night Jim Bard & I will be doing a duo @ Scenic Loop Cafe from 6-9. Hope ya'll can make it out, take care Lesti.

Johnny Drama at Broadway Bar & Soho

from the Johnny Drama newsletter:

After you've done your shopping on Friday, you need to join us at BROADWAY BAR @ 8800 Broadway. This is going to be our first time there and we really want to party hard and show them how we do it. So please come on out and join in the festivities!!

Saturday, we're at a place we really like to be...SOHO Lounge @ 12289 Nacogdoches (Corner of Thousand oaks). This place just keeps getting better and better as time moves on and this Saturday is sure to be another great night. So we hope that you and all your family that comes into town will come and party JOHNNY DRAMA style this weekend.



Friday November 24, 2006 @ 10:00 PM
Broadway Bar
8800 Broadway



Saturday November 25, 2006 @ 10:00 PM
SOHO Lounge
12289 Nacogdoches

We wish all of you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. Enjoy every minute of it and come and party with us afterwards. Oh yeah...bring some leftovers cause we get HUNGRY!! :)

The Worx Rocks Bennigan's Friday Nov 24th

from The Worx:

Hey all you fellow rockers !! Hope y'all have a Great Thanksgiving Day. The Worx has a lot to be thankful for this year. We will be bringing the house down @ Bennigan's (Loop 410 & San Pedro) on Friday Nov 24th. The weather is going to be beautiful and the drink specials will be flowing. After you finish shopping @ North Star Mall, just go across the street and we'll be serving up your favorite jams from the 70's,80's,90's and current stuff. We've had an incredible year and we want to thank all the rockers that have made it to our shows. If you like your music loud & proud, check us out @ Bennigan's. Go to our website @ www.theworxrocks.com for further gig info.

Peace Out !!

Ruben V at Rolling Oaks & the 5050

from the Ruben V newsletter:

Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody!

I want to wish all of you a very happy holiday this week. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and then bring them out to see us this weekend! Here's where we'll be...

Friday, November 24
ROLLING OAKS SPORTS BAR & GRILL
8:00 PM
San Antonio, TX
http://www.rollingoaksgolf.com/sportsbarngrill/index.php

Saturday, November 25
BROADWAY 50/50
9:00 PM
San Antonio, TX
http://www.broadway5050.com/

Hey, our new fall shirts are here, and you can only get them at the shows! Come check them out.

Be A Blessing,

V

Stop by the website to see our full tour schedule through the end of the year.

http://www.rubenv.com
http://www.myspace.com/rubenvband

The Return of Pitbull Daycare

Circle of Fifths at The Hangar and The Bitter End

Mastery at The Underground Friday

Canadian metal band Mastery and more at The Underground Friday.

Papa Wood at The Falls

MOB at Rebar for Thanksgiving

Hey everybody.....we have a great week planned this week. Thanksgiving nite we will be performing at REBAR on Broadway, consistently voted one of the top clubs in San Antonio. After you've had a huge plate of Turkey, come lounge on one of their plush sofas, grab a cold adult beverage, and hear some great music from the Mark Odom Band. They are pushing some GREAT drink specials too! So, load up the family after talking to Aunt Lulu for 4 hours, and head on out for a great time!!!!!!!!!

Rebar is located about 1/4 mile INSIDE loop 410 on Broadway, on the left hand side. GREAT CLUB.

Check out www.themobrules.com for more details.

Nov. 22: Hemingway's Tavern

NOV. 23: THANKSGIVING NITE!!
REBAR ON BROADWAY!!!!!!
COME PARTY WITH US, BRING
THE FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 24: Stone Werks Quarry

Nov. 25: Stone Werks Quarry

Archer Avenue Southwest US Mini-Tour Announced

The rootsy power pop quartet known as Archer Avenue has announced their third Southwest US tour in conjunction with the national release of their latest album We Watched the Headlights, We Watched the Stars, out now on That Phantom Sound Records.

The Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona mini-tour will kick off Fri. December 22nd in San Antonio, Texas and conclude Sat. Dec. 30th in Tempe, AZ. The dates are listed as follows:

12/22- San Antonio, TX @ the Limelight
12/23- Austin, TX @ Hole in the Wall
12/26- Mesilla, NM @ El Patio
12/27- El Paso, TX @ Lucky Devils
12/28- Las Cruces, NM @ Hurricane Alley
12/29- Albuquerque, NM @ Atomic Cantina
12/30- Tempe, AZ @ Big Fish Pub

Along with the tour, the band’s new album We Watched the Headlights, We Watched the Stars will be added to national radio on Dec. 15th. The band’s single “Cops Don’t Care” and other tracks are slated for top adds on the CMJ charts this Winter. The band will follow up with a national 42-city tour in Spring/Summer 2007 and is negotiating with some of the best retail distribution companies to further carry the new release.

We Watched the Headlights, We Watched the Stars was produced by ex-Dwight Yoakam sideman/producer Pete Anderson along with industry veterans Tony Rambo (The Vines, The Donnas, Nikka Costa), and Sally Browder (Wayne Kramer, the Eyeliners). Headlights has been met with a considerable amount of critical acclaim, being described as "a little like the Replacements, a little like the Gin Blossoms, and a lot of their own unique take on things" (ABOUT.com) - "tightly delivered with lots of swagger, attitude, and nice three- and four-part harmonies" (Greenman Review) - "a slick blend of catchy hooks evoking their alt-country influences including Ryan Adams and the Refreshments" - (El Paso Times).

More information on the upcoming Archer Avenue tour and album is available at www.archeravenuemusic.com.

Solitude at Bombay

Thanksgiving Throwdown at Club Rive

Be in a DMP Music Video Nov 24th

Dog Men Poets - Music Video (all welcome)

Girls and Guys between the ages of 21 and 35 are needed for a music video produced by Z-form Productions for the song, "PRETTY LADY" by SA-based band, Dog Men Poets (www.dogmenpoets.com or www.myspace.com/dogmenpoets for more info)

Featured roles available include: male and female dancers and the female principals.

Extras will also be needed on the day of the shoot...see image below for those details.

Auditions to be held at Rebar, located at 8134 Broadway, in San Antonio on Sunday, November 19th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

PLEASE CALL PrimaDonna Productions @ 210.822.3552 to schedule your audition. Please bring at least 2 headshots (a current snapshot will do) and resumes if you have them.

DANCERS: please be prepared to dance the salsa, the merengue, or anything with a Latin vibe

FEMALE PRINCIPALS: The primary woman we follow through the club and the others will be the women that our guy mistakes for the one he's looking for. Talent should be young, hip, wearing something they'd wear to a bar/club. A Latin flavor is a definite plus, since the song has some Spanish in it and a definite Latin vibe. However, the director is open, so all ethnicities are welcome.

There is no pay, but copy and credit will be provided upon completion of the project.

** Note if you can't make the audition, but still want to be in the video just come to Rebar on the 24th.

For more info, please visit www.primadonnaproductions.com or www.dogmenpoets.com

Americult & Remember This at Reptilez

Thanks to Anonymous

I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to a person who was kind enough to help support SA Rocks, but wished to remain anonymous. This person is not a musician and does not live in San Antonio (anymore), but enjoys the site and wanted to help out. I thought that was wonderful and amazing. Thank you very, very much, Anonymous!! You may not be a musician, but YOU ROCK!!!

Turkey, Dressing and Exit 314

The in-laws are coming, the bird is thawing, the kids are out of school and bouncing off the walls. But relief is on the way! As a public service, Exit 314 will crank up the blues, roots and roadhouse rock just in time to keep you from using those turkey carving tools in unpleasant ways on your relatives.
Here's the scoop:

When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 pm

Where: Villarreal's Ice House, 18508 Bandera Rd., out past Helotes, on the right if you are heading out from San Antonio.

So come on out, set Grandma up with a cold one, put a quarter in the pool table, enjoy some Hill Country air and take in some tunes! We've got a few news ones we're anxious to try out.

Hope to see ya Saturday night!

- Eric, Albert, Randy, Bruce and Joel
http://www.exit314.net/

Have Fun AND Feed People - Tunapalooza 2006

White Rabbit Sunday

Ruben V at The Cove Saturday

Tomorrow night is the last chance to come on out and see us before the Holiday. I'm looking forward to a really great show. Here's where you can find us...

Saturday, November 18
THE COVE
9:00 PM
San Antonio, TX
http://www.thecove.us/mainpane.html

We'll be unveiling our new fall t-shirt at this show. Be sure to stop by! See you soon...

Be A Blessing,

V

http://www.rubenv.com
http://www.myspace.com/rubenvband

The Lab Friday

Reptilez Friday: Echo Train & Until We Erase

Feliz Cumpleanos, Johnny Drama

from Johnny Drama:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME (and Marcos and Al), HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME (and Marcos and Al)

Alright already, I'm just kidding. Of course I wish my boys Marcos and Al a Feliz Cumpleanos (that's Happy Birthday to those of you who No Habla). It's that time of the year. November is here and with it another rockin' birthday for three quarters of Johnny Drama. Marcos, Al and I all add another year to our so called lives and we want all of you to be there with us as we party hard. That will be SATURDAY night at WISE GUYS as we tear up the stage when we start our show that night. You are all welcome to be there early with us as we get started with the festivities (drinking) early...say around 8:30 PM :) We hope that all of you will make it out there.

Before that, we'll be at THE FALLS on Friday night. So those of you who can't make it on Saturday can come and hang with us the night before and buy us some shots then!! So make your plans now. Here's the scoop on the actual B-Days:

Marcos - Nov. 13
Al - Nov. 20
Cesar - Nov. 22

But the whole thing gets thrown into one on Saturday night at WISE GUYS so make your way out there.



Friday November 17, 2006 @ 10:00 PM
The Falls
226 W. Bitters



Birthday Bash!!!
Saturday November 18, 2006 @ 10:00 PM
Wise Guys
502 Embassy Oaks

Now, I will be out celebrating on my actual Birthday as well, November 22. That would be the day before Thanksgiving. So if anybody wants to say maybe take me to the Spurs game that night...Feel free to let me know :) The plan however, is to get out that night and do some drinking, so please let me know if you guys are interested in joining in the fun that night. Shoot me an email and I'll give you the details.

See you this weekend....especially on SATURDAY night at WISE GUYS!! Pass along the flyers!!

Another Year Older,
Cesar
Johnny Drama

Deja Vu at Hemmingway's Saturday

Merge at Broadway 5050 Saturday

from the Merge newsletter:

Greetings from Hawaii where MERGE is kickin’ it Aloha style on our Mookielakatiki Helloyawannalayme tour. Last night MERGE narrowly avoided tragedy as the pyrotechnics got a little out of hand and set John’s grass skirt on fire. Luckily Michelle had just enough Red Bull left to douse him and put out the flames.

But!...Not to worry. The show continues as the tour bus rolls out of Hawaii and back into San Antonio this weekend. This Saturday (11/18), MERGE will be rocking out our home away from home, The Broadway 5050. Come join us and we’ll tell you all about our trip….especially the story of how Jonathan “accidentally” found himself on the nude beach. ;)

They say November and December are the busy months for bands. MERGE is no exception when it comes to this. We’ve added two additional dates to our calendar in December. Check it out at www.mergerocks.com. We also have a link to our myspace page there and will be soon be adding links to individual band member’s myspace pages.

Peace and Hair Grease!

Dead Ringer at Firehouse Friday

What's up killer cats! This Friday the Ringerz will be at the Firehouse Pub and Grill on Walzem and if you've never been, it's a really cool place. It reminds me of the old Chelsea's Night Pub (am I dating myself?) where you can eat, drink, and rock. Good times mang. Go to http://www.deadringerzone.com for maps and stuff.
Peace and fleece.

Swindles at 321 Max

from Mitch Webb and The Swindles:

Friday night we will be at the 321 Max. Never been there? Neither have we. I hear they have a good bar and pool tables. That's all I need.. and of course sweet, sweet lady folks!

The 321 Max is in Joe and Paul's favorite old swingers bar out near Perrin Beitel at 2818 N.E. Loop 410. The one that used to have the Roman motif.

M.O.B. at Revolution Room & Stone Werks

from the Mark Odom Band:

HEY EVERYBODY....

THIS FRIDAY NITE, NOV. 17TH, WE ARE AT REVOLUTION ROOM, ABOUT 1/4 MILE INSIDE LOOP 410 ON BROADWAY, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM REBAR. THIS IS A REALLY COOL CLUB TO CHECK OUT OUR LIVE SHOW AT...A GREAT PLACE TO MEET A GROUP OF FRIENDS AND HAVE A COOL TIME...

SAT NITE, NOV. 18TH, WE ARE DOWN AT STONE WERKS AT THE QUARRY, SHOWTIME 9PM.

COME OUT AND HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH US!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday at Kristal

51 ACRES @ Club Kristal (Sneakers for the old skool!)
11431 Perrin Beitel Rd.
Thursday, Nov. 16th @ 10pm
w/ Structure and Glass Intrepid
Small Cover, Great Drink Specials

Patrice Pike at Sam's

from a member of Patrice Pike's street team:

Patrice Pike is playing at Sam's Burger Joint on Dec. 8th at 8pm, and Ginger Leigh is opening for her. It's going to be one hell of a rockin' night here in SA. Her new album "Unraveling" came out last month after 2 years in the making and it's awesome! It would have been out sooner, but as you might know, she was on "Rockstar/Supernova" this summer and kicked some serious ass!!!!

EDGE MAGAZINE PRESENTS - DEFTONES IN STORE

SATURDAY NOV. 18th, 2006 at the ROCK BOX
11829 Perrin Beitel, San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 650-9095...event starts at 12 noon and DEFTONES autograph signing is from 3pm-4pm.

This is what is happening at the ROCK BOX.
ROCK BOX - Buy the Deftones latest album : "Saturday Night Wrist" and recieve a free commemorative 11 X 17 full color poster and get bumped to the front of the line.

99.5 KISS - Join 99.5 KISS Crew at the ROCK BOX for the 26th Annual KISS Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Little Church of La Villita. Donate 5 non-perishable canned food items and you're automatically entered to win a wrist band for the DEFTONES Meet & Greet on Nov. 18th at Sunset Station.

THE EDGE Magazine - We will be handing out flyers with: Text WINMUSIC to 50505 for a chance to win a pair of backstage meet & greet passes to meet the Deftones tonight! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Standard text messaging rates apply to each text message sent or received as provided in your wireless rate plan. (Contact your carrier for pricing plans and details).

Sam Ash Music - Everyone can register to win a Deftones autograph guitar to be given away at the Rock Box at 4:30pm (You must be present to WIN)

The ROCK BOX will have a portable store available outside in the parking lot, we will have a food booth and a beverage booth also available for those who show up early for the In Store.

We will have some of our EDGE Magazine supporters setup at the event as well like Unique Creations who specialize in custom trucks & cars and they will have a few of their Monster Trucks setup in the parking lot ( it will help grab attention from the main road) , Eskimo Hut will giving away FREE samples of NON- Alcoholic slushies. Eskimo Hut specialize in alcoholic beverages so we will have them passing out coupons for a FREE full size of their alcoholic slushies for those who are 21 & up to be picked on the way to the concert...it's perfect because they are right down the road from the ROCK BOX on the way to the show. Sam Ash Music will be doing a register to Win thing as well as giving away some of the SAM ASH SWAG , 99.5 KISS Prize Pig Patrol will be broadcasting from the location with Our Favorite DJ Randy Bonillas on site with give a ways like T-shirts, movie DVD's Stickers etc., DETOURTICKETS.COM will be doing a register to win a pair of concert tickets to several upcoming shows, The EDGE Magazine will also be on site in full force taking pictures and giving away goodie bags full of CD samplers, stickers, buttons and special coupons and promotions from some the EDGE's advertisers , The Scene will be filming the crowd at the event.

Hope to see ya there! Toni at the EDGE