a taste of Austin in Cville
Last night I went to the Gravity Lounge to check out two Austin musicians: Jon Dee Graham and Danny Schmidt. Danny actually used to be a Charlottesville musician, but I never saw him during his years here. I'd never personally heard Jon Dee, but I'd heard lots of good hype, so I decided to go.
I had a great time. Danny and Jon Dee each played solo acoustic, and they took turns singing: Danny for 30 minutes, Jon Dee for 30, Danny for 45, Jon Dee for 45. I was pleasantly surprised by Danny Schmidt. I'm actually sorry I never saw him when he was a regular in Charlottesville. I got a chance to listen to 2 of his CDs before the show, and on CD he reminded me a little of John Prine or Slaid Cleaves. In concert, I didn't feel either of those vibes too strongly, but he sang some really great songs. He's got 10 or so songs on his website that you can download and listen to. DO IT NOW! Seriously. What have you got to lose? www.dannyschmidt.com
My favorite song is "Stained Glass". "This too shall pass" is pretty excellent as well, and "Circus of Clowns" is perhaps appropriate concerning the time of year that is. Go check out his stuff now.
Jon Dee was quite impressive as well. I really knew nothing about him at all. His vocal stylings are very Tom Waits-esque, and he has a really good stage presence. I researched him a little after the show. He has a pretty eclectic resume-- played in some punk bands in the 70s, and opened up for the Clash and the Ramones, then played in an americana band in the 80s called the True Believers w/ Alejandro Escovedo, played in a couple New Wave bands also, and has worked w/ John Doe, from X, Kelly Willis, and a bunch of other people. Now he's out there just playing songs. I think he usually plays with a full band, but he was solo. It was really good.
I'm so glad I went. I love going out on Sunday nights. It's a different kind of person that goes out on a Sunday night. I'm one of those persons. And I saw three or four people I knew at the show. I guess they're my kind of people.
Last night was fun. If i had more nights like last night i wouldn't be so inclined to move to Austin.
Austin could come to me.
Joe Ely is tomorrow. Billy Joe is Thursday. It's shaping up to be a great week.
Texas is everywhere.
I had a great time. Danny and Jon Dee each played solo acoustic, and they took turns singing: Danny for 30 minutes, Jon Dee for 30, Danny for 45, Jon Dee for 45. I was pleasantly surprised by Danny Schmidt. I'm actually sorry I never saw him when he was a regular in Charlottesville. I got a chance to listen to 2 of his CDs before the show, and on CD he reminded me a little of John Prine or Slaid Cleaves. In concert, I didn't feel either of those vibes too strongly, but he sang some really great songs. He's got 10 or so songs on his website that you can download and listen to. DO IT NOW! Seriously. What have you got to lose? www.dannyschmidt.com
My favorite song is "Stained Glass". "This too shall pass" is pretty excellent as well, and "Circus of Clowns" is perhaps appropriate concerning the time of year that is. Go check out his stuff now.
Jon Dee was quite impressive as well. I really knew nothing about him at all. His vocal stylings are very Tom Waits-esque, and he has a really good stage presence. I researched him a little after the show. He has a pretty eclectic resume-- played in some punk bands in the 70s, and opened up for the Clash and the Ramones, then played in an americana band in the 80s called the True Believers w/ Alejandro Escovedo, played in a couple New Wave bands also, and has worked w/ John Doe, from X, Kelly Willis, and a bunch of other people. Now he's out there just playing songs. I think he usually plays with a full band, but he was solo. It was really good.
I'm so glad I went. I love going out on Sunday nights. It's a different kind of person that goes out on a Sunday night. I'm one of those persons. And I saw three or four people I knew at the show. I guess they're my kind of people.
Last night was fun. If i had more nights like last night i wouldn't be so inclined to move to Austin.
Austin could come to me.
Joe Ely is tomorrow. Billy Joe is Thursday. It's shaping up to be a great week.
Texas is everywhere.
posted by Hutch at 1:06 PM
1 Comments:
I love going out on Sunday nights.
It's a different kind of person
that goes out on a Sunday night.
I'm one of those persons.
And i saw 3 or 4 people i knew at the show.
I guess they're my kind of people.
I smell a Hutch song called "sunday nights"...
Can't wait to read your report on the Billy Joe Shaver show. I bet he remembers you. "Ah jeez, it's that guy who likes 'old 5 and dimers'...."
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