Hey Wuzzup

Man, I haven't had time to do anything lately!! Please forgive me for not being caught up on here. For those who don't know, I have four kids and the 5-year-old just started school this year. Now, I am usually a big-time night owl who doesn't go to bed until 4AM. Now, suddenly I have to get up at 6AM. So I am working on making big-time adjustments and I guess it's going to take a little time to work out this new schedule.

FYI, I absolutely HATE getting up early! I've been having to get up before it even gets light! Believe me, my brain and body rebel at that!!

This is what my schedule has been like lately:

6AM: get up or hit snooze, lol
6 whatever til 7:25 AM: yell at kids until they actually get ready for school
7:35 AM: leave to take kids to school
7:40-7:50AM: listen to 20-minute trivia for the tired and brain-dead on KZEP - generally get the answer right but never can get through to give it to them; wish I could listen to Lisle and Hahn, but don't cuz the kiddos are in the car
8:00-11:00 AM: somewhere in here I might eat breakfast and definitely take a nap
12 NOON or so: eat something if I haven't already (if you haven't figured it out, I'm worthless until noon)
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: try to get on here and do SOMETHING if nothing goes wrong or if I don't have to go to the store for something
2:35PM: pick up the 5-year-old from school
3:00PM - 4:00 PM: give the little ones a snack
4:00PM: pick up the 12-year-old from school
4:30PM-7:30PM: usually the 12-year-old has soccer and the 5-year-old has T-ball. If not, I'm actually trying to make a halfway nutritious meal for once since I have the time. BTW, being a "soccer mom" or T-ball mom --- not my idea. I was all for karate or tai-kwon-do, but I was out-voted by the soccer dad who is paying for everything...
8:00PM: everyone tries to squeeze in a meal
8:30PM: the little ones go to bed
9:30PM: the 12-year-old goes to bed
10:30PM: I am freakin wiped and trying to figure out how I'm going to survive this schedule!!


Anyhow, there is a purpose to these ramblings. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm not trying to fuck off and I'm not just being lazy. I'm trying to adjust to this new schedule and not doing a very good job so far. But, t-ball season is only 5 weeks, so in a few weeks, I should have more time.

Right now, I'm just awake when I probably shouldn't be and have been wanting to write this and let everyone know what's going on.

Anyhow, for the next few weeks, I may or may not be on the ball. So, list your own listings if you can. If you're nice, list your friends' listings, too, and any others you may hear about...just to help out, if you can. I promise, Karma will repay you for it.

Thanks to Kel for helping out big-time with the blog posts and listings! Don't know what I'd do without you, girl!!!!

Prototype, 9-29

ALTER EGO go-hos to SOHO 9/28 and Fights For Your Right in Helotes 9/28

Exit Stage Left, 9-29 @ Wings to Go

8PM-12AM

http://www.myspace.com/exitstageleftonline

Fuze; Double Shot Weekend

http://www.myspace.com/sasolitude

Mark Odom Band - Thurs., Fri., Sat.

Fr: MOB

TOMORROW NIGHT WE ARE PERFORMING AT WISEGUYS!

VERY COOL CLUB LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM EMBASSY MOVIE THEATRES, NEXT TO FAST EDDIE'S. WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME HERE - GREAT DRINK SPECIALS TOO!

FRIDAY NIGHT WE ARE AT HEMINGWAY'S TAVERN AT WURZBACH AND GARDENDALE; ALWAYS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES TO PLAY.

SAT NIGHT WE ARE AT THE NEW MINE SHAFT SALOON AT THE MAGIC TIME MACHINE RESTAURANT! FIRST TIME PERFORMING THERE.

ALL SHOWS START ABOUT 9:30. COME OUT, HANG OUT, AND HEAR SOME GREAT NEW TUNES FROM US.

http://www.myspace.com/mobme

The Killing Floor, 9-29, 2nd Annual GOC Bike Rally

http://www.myspace.com/thekillingfloormusic

The ROQ and RIDE Community Fest 2007

Pre-Registration Party the Week Before the Main Event!

Help us avoid the rush by coming out and registering early for the event. $5.00 per rider includes event ticket. Live music, food, drinks, and more, PLUS a Motorcycle Bike Wash

Date: Sunday, September 30, 2007
Time: 1:30pm to 10:00pm
Location: Augie's Barbed Wire Smoke House

EXIT STAGE LEFT'S (STAGE TIME): 7:00 pm (90 MIN SHOW)

The ROQ and RIDE Community Fest 2007
"Making Memories"
Presented by Caliente Harley Davidson

Monkeysoop, 9-22

Monkeysoop is playing tomorrow night - La Tuna, for anyone who hasn't been there, is one of the coolest venues in town - it's outdoors, it's all ages, it's a free show, there's food and music and drinks, and it will be a beautiful, not-so-hot evening out there.

Hope you can make it - there will be live music from 7pm - 11pm -hope to see you there!

~Erica

http://www.myspace.com/monkeysoop

Radio Junkies, 9-21 @ The Falls

Prototype, 9-21 @ Roxy's

Alter Ego at Broadway Bar Sat. Sept. 22

From ALTER EGO:
Join us for our first show at the Broadway Bar on Saturday, Sept. 22! It's located just north of Loop 410 on the right side of the street.
From the band who likes to runs around the club during the set acting like they need some band members on top of your table or on the bar. We like to play and we think you like to rock!

Dead Ringer, 9-21, Boozehound's

We're making our triumphant return to Boozehounds on Perrin Beitel and 410 and I'd love to see some of you cats out there. Later peeps!
Mario Ponchorelli

http://www.myspace.com/deadringersa

Rock, Bam, Blues, 9-21, all ages!

http://www.myspace.com/rockbamblues

Harmsway takes last Rock N Rescue competition

"HARMSWAY" Takes Big Win at Karma!

"Harmsway" blew away the judges at the last Rock n Rescue at Karma on Wednesday, September 19th and won the right to open for "WAR" Saturday, September 29th at the AT&T Summer Concert Series at the Sunken Gardens Theater. CONGRATULATIONS TO "HARMSWAY" and THANKS to all of the great local bands and nightclubs that participated in the Rock n Rescue competitions!

Tickets to see "Harmsway", "Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz" and of course the headliner, "WAR" are $6 and will be available Saturday September 29th beginning at Noon at the Sunken Gardens Theater Gate at Brackenridge Park. Gates open at 5:30pm

As always, the AT&T Summer Concert Series and Rock n Rescue are dedicated to raising money and awareness for the City of San Antonio's Animal Care Services. They will move into their new facility this fall and their five year plan is underway to become a NO KILL Animal Shelter!

This will be the last AT&T Summer Concert Series performance for 2007. We look forward to returning next Summer with another season of great AND affordable shows.

Thanks,
Bruce

Bruce Kates
Co-Executive Producer
AT&T Summer Concert Series/Rock n Rescue
www.SARocknRescue.com

DMP at Rebar Friday 9/21

Dance more! Laugh more! Exit 314 at Wetmore!

It's another Saturday night under the stars for you, your honey and your kiddos as your favorite band (of guys without a record contract) hits the Blue Cactus Cafe at Wetmore Store next Saturday night.  

Here's the scoop:

When:  Saturday, Sept. 22, 8-11 pm

Where: Blue Cactus Cafe at Wetmore Store, 13525 Wetmore Rd., near the intersection of Wetmore and Thousand Oaks. Phone: 210-490-7330.

What:  Texas-style roadhouse rock and blues with Exit 314.

What else: The Blue Cactus is turning into a great venue for us.  This will be our third show there and it's been a blast both times before. Last month we even got a couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary to bust some moves to some of our rockin'-est tunes!

Also:  The Blue Cactus has a great grill, lots o' ice cold beer, an excellent staff, and is very kid-friendly (there's a playground).  Cover for adults is $3.  

C'mon out and enjoy some great tunes, great grub and great folks!

-- Eric, Bobby, Bruce, Joel and  John

PS...If you're thinking about a holiday party, new year's eve, or some other bash, this would be a good time to talk to us about playing your gig.  We'll even learn a Texas roadhouse-style version of "Auld Lang Sein" if ya want!

 

Sam's Burger Joint, Sept. 21st

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2007
Doors Open at 8:00pm / Music Starts at 9:00pm
ALL AGES WELCOME
ADVANCE TICKETS On Sale at SAM'S for $12 / Day Of The Show $15



It's time for another red-hot night of smokin' zydeco soul, with one of the top touring bands on the zydeco circuit today, ROSIE LEDET & The ZYDECO PLAYBOYS! From their humble little hometown of Iota, Louisiana, Rosie & the boys have made huge waves as not only one of the few female-fronted bands to tour with regularity, but to also become one of the best drawing bands, as well as most in-demand on the international festival circuit! With 8 albums under her belt, Rosie has also earned a reputation for writing some of the most soulful songs, and for her sexy, bluesy vocals & mastery of the accordion! If you're already among their legion of South Texas fans then you already know what's in store for you at Rosie's show.... If not, rest assured that you'll move, groove & sweat as Rosie & the boys heat up the dance floor & keep it cookin' ALL NIGHT LONG!! E-Toi! It's zydeco time!

http://www.myspace.com/samusicgrinder

Mark Odom Band, this weekend

HEY EVERYBODY:

TONITE WE ARE OUT AT REBAR ON BROADWAY!!

SAT NITE WE ARE AT THE NEW SILO, BLANCO AND 1604.

Busy Busy Busy

Hey everyone,

I'm having an extremely busy week and haven't had time to keep up with the schedule. It's probably going to be this way through the weekend, so if I don't get the schedule up, please try to add your own gigs if you want to be listed. Thanks for your patience!

Rowan

ALTER EGO at Swig Martini Bar Thurs. Sept. 20

Sept. 20th, Exit Stage Left @ Tonic

http://www.myspace.com/exitstageleftonline

Sept. 20th @ Club Kristal

Sept. 18th @ Jiggers

Rock Bam Blues - Sept. 16th

http://www.myspace.com/rockbamblues

Exit Stage Left, Sept. 15th @ SoHo Lounge

http://www.myspace.com/exitstageleftonline

Swampmouth, Sept. 15th @ Boozehound's

http://www.myspace.com/swampmouth

Stone Werks, Sept. 15th - Prototype

Monkeysoop, Sept. 15th @ Jiggers

Hi everyone - just wanted to remind ya'll that Monkeysoop will be playing tomorrow night at Jiggers (1639 Babcock * 210-348-2955)

Also playing are Devour The World, Three Pot Offy, and Attempt at Nothing. Monkeysoop takes the stage at midnight!

Come party with us late tomorrow night!
Cheers!
Erica



http://www.myspace.com/monkeysoop

4Fifteen - Bitter End and Roxy's

Another busy weekend ahead of us. We fuckin love it!! Friday night at the Bitter End and Saturday night our farewell performance to Roxy Sports Bar.

On Friday September 14 we will be playing at the Bitter End. They told us to start at 10:30 and play til they close. Come on out and see.

Or,

Saturday night, September 15 you can catch us at Roxy Sports Bar across the street from Ingram Mall for our "Farewell to Roxys" performance. This is always a great place to play. Great crowds. Great people. Great stage. But it's time for us to move on. No hard feelings. No sad goodbyes. Just..............see ya!

So there you have it. Two opportunities to see us this weekend at 2 kick ass clubs. Hope to see you out and about. Be safe whatever you do.

4Fifteen

 

 

We will no longer be playing at Roxys after this weekend so I just wanted to get the word out that this would be your last chance to see us at this venue.

 

Boozehound's Sept. 14th

Rock Bottom Sept 14th

Radio Junkies at the 2nd Virgo Bash, 9-8-07

Oh gawd where to start.

I didn't want to miss a 'go' by simply thanking the Radio Junkies for celebrating yet another killer "Virgo Bash" at Boozehound's last weekend! So why not back-track (to the best of my ability! Memory Disclaimer *wink*;)

Got there too early (as per), armed with what looked like chocolate cakes, not quite sure at the time.

Rowan had two Ozzy center-pieces that would just not stand up straight, kept leaning over and looked like he was falling down in mud. Perfect, we love him too:)

I'm glad I was there early, got to meet and greet Robert, Trey and the rest of the band & was able to shoot a couple chill me outs before being totally psyching out on our table:)

Hey you don't turn 21, 29 or 40-ish everyday!

Things kind of started off slow at the club, but among our tables of celebrantes, the place was finally at capacity.

It's funny how one can hear a sound check, rip into what I call a 'teaser' from The Red Hot Chili Peppers and some old school Van Halen.

Yes to me this holds MUCH satisfaction to the listener, knowing it's gonna rip...

From Fuel to Godsmack, Disturbed, and The Toadies, back to my personal fave dance spot, Killing in the Name - RATM. The dance floor was definetly ripping:)

Their spot of "Dead or Alive" was equally great, as was the fitting "Beer Drinkers (and Hell Raisers), by ZZ-Top!

I was also pleasantly surprised to hear a cover by The Pixies too:)

Everyone was totally into this fairly new and much welcomed band, by yours truly, Boozehound's and their patrons.

Hell what more can I say? Thank you!

Rad Radio Junkies - TONIGHT, 9-13

http://www.myspace.com/radjunkies

Mark Odom's Birthday Bash TONIGHT

HEY EVERYBODY:

MARK IS HAVING HIS BIRTHDAY BASH OUT AT WISEGUYS TONITE! COME OUT FOR SOME GREAT MUSIC AND GREAT DRINK SPECIALS!!!!

SEE YOU THERE!

MARK ODOM

(WISEGUYS IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM EMBASSY MOVIE THEATRES NEXT TO FAST EDDIES!)

http://www.themobrules.com

S&M @ The Falls Tuesday Nights

 

It's not what it sounds like folks...  Scott (Former singer of 4-Fifteen) and Mark (current guitarist) are hangin' out at The Falls performing your favorite songs all night long in a cool, toned down atmosphere.  Looking for a more laid back, chilled out, environment where you can actually hear the person you are hitting on?  Looking for $1.50 Well Drinks and Domestic Longnecks?  Then look no further, The Falls is where it's at every Tuesday night!   We cover the Plain White T's, Godsmack, Staind, BuckCherry, Keith Urban, Johnny Cash, and everything in-between, and we're adding new music every week.  Music Starts @ 10pm.  A big shout out to Chris Lopez for jammin' out during our set breaks last week, always a pleasure having your talent in the room Amigo. 

Exit Stage Left

I went up to BoozeHounds Friday night to check out Ron Jarzombek’s new band, Exit Stage Left. I know what an awesome guitarist Ron is, and I had heard great things about vocalist Amanda Ruiz, so I had no doubt that it would be an enjoyable musical experience. And naturally I wasn’t disappointed. Ron of course kicked out the guitar licks to perfection. Amanda’s voice was amazing. You don’t hear many female vocalists belting out Rush, Led Zeppelin and Tool. At times, she actually sounded just like Geddy Lee. I think some of the really low notes were a bit of a strain for her, but I can’t fault her for that when she’s covering songs by male singers. She also impressed me on Heart’s “Barracuda” and “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin. That girl rocks!

I didn’t know anything about the bassist or drummer, but I assumed they’d be good for two reasons. 1) I can’t see Ron putting together a band of sub-par musicians. 2) I think you have to be a pretty confident musician to decide to cover Rush songs. I mean, Geddy Lee? Neil Peart? Alex Lifeson? Undoubtedly some of the best musicians in rock. You just don’t attempt to play their songs in public if you suck, am I right? And of course, they were awesome.

They started the first set with the perfect choice: “Overture” and “Temples of Syrinx” from Rush 2112. I kinda wished they’d kept going and done the whole first side of 2112. That would have been so cool. I was very impressed that they didn’t limit their Rush covers to the more radio-friendly Rush songs, but also did some kickass Rush instrumentals, like “La Villa Strangiato” and “YYZ.” I was hoping they would, but bands are generally leery of doing instrumentals, so I wasn’t holding my breath. Exit Stage Left have the balls to play them, and the crowd was lovin’ it.

They also did a lot of more contemporary songs, and I honestly can’t really tell you which ones, because when they weren’t playing songs I was really into, I was more concentrating on getting my ass kicked at pool. I know they played that 30 Seconds to Mars song that goes “bury me bury me” or whatever, because I hate that song and think it’s proof that Jared Leto ought to stick to being pretty and dating everyone in Hollywood, but that’s just my opinion. People must like that song or else KISS wouldn’t play it constantly, right?

So, here’s where I run into a dilemma of what to say. My personal opinion was that Exit Stage Left should do more of the classic Rush, Led Zeppelin, Heart, etc. and less of the contemporary radio hits (except for Tool...they should keep doing Tool). Most of the local cover bands do all those other songs, but who else plays “Black Dog” or “YYZ”? I really enjoyed hearing those classic songs, and it seemed to me that the rest of the audience did, too. But I could be wrong. And as someone else pointed out to me, the band has more options of venues to play if they do more variety. I suppose that’s true. I guess I can only look at it from my viewpoint as a music lover of my age and not from the viewpoint of a band trying to be successful.

ANYWAY, Exit Stage Left kicked ass, check ‘em out if you can, you won’t be sorry. They’ll be playing at Roxy’s Friday and Soho Saturday. Check the rest of their schedule on Exit Stage Left's MySpace page.

Don't Forget the Party!

Just a reminder that tonight is the Virgo Bash...me, Kel, Staci, Darren and other Virgo and September birthdays celebrating tonight at BoozeHounds with live music from the Radio Junkies! So, if you're free, come on up and hang out with us! BoozeHounds is located at 8531 Perrin-Beitel, which is right on the corner of Perrin-Beitel and 410, in the same shopping center as Lack's Furniture. See ya there!

Prototype @ Main St., 9-7

Sexto Sol Late Night Live at Blue Star

The Rocketz at Rock Bottom

Kamelot at the Rabbit

ALTER EGO @ Roxy's Fri. Sept. 7 & Babcock Bar Sat. Sept. 8

From ALTER EGO:
It's time to rock at Roxy's and rock out with your Babcock out with ALTER EGO this weekend! We're at an old favorite and a new favorite this weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 7, when we're heading back up to the Northwest side to ROXY'S SPORTS BAR, located at 3249 Wurzbach, just across from the Ingram Park Mall. A great place to hang out, meet friends, shoot some pool, play some darts and hear Rock Done Right all night long!
Then on Saturday, Sept. 8, we head over to the BABCOCK BAR, located at 8826 Huebner, near the Medical Center. A great staff will treat you right and we'll take care of your musical needs, beginning at 10 p.m. Lots of great shows on the horizon, including Halloween AND New Year's Eve shows at the Broadway Bar! Make sure you check our Web site and Myspace to keep up with where we'll be!
Thanks to all our friends and extended family and especially SA ROCKS for continuing to support live music in San Antonio!

Scary Kids at the Rabbit

Lesti Huff Band at Joe's & Madhatter's

Hey there,
  a quick reminder that the band will be playing @ Joe's Crab Shack in the Quarry tonight from 7-9.  It's gonna be a gorgeous evening w/ clear skies.  A perfect night for live music outside, hope you can join us.  Tomorrow night we'll be @ Madhatter's Tea for 1st Fri.  We play from 8-12.  Great food & always a good time.  If you have a free minute in your day please call 733-2800 between the hours of 1-3 & request one of my songs that are being spun on KSYM.  So far I know they're spinning "Daddy's Song", "Sweet Solitude", &" Come Out & Play".  Thanks for all of your support, have a great weekend, Lesti Huff.
  

Circle of Fifths at Babcock Bar & Rebar

N'Somnia at Snoop's & Mine Shaft

Hope all are well,  have re-covered after the long weekend and are ready once again to come out and party with us.

N'SOMNIA

Friday, September 7th - SNOOPS - 9:30ish

Saturday, September 8th - MINE SHAFT SALOON (located inside of the Magic Time Machine) Band starts about 9:45ish  

If you haven't been here yet then you're really missing out.....it's not your average dive (ha-ha) its really nice,  a comfy lounge type setting,  the sound is aw