Category Archives: Brushes with Greatness

Pictures of me with celebrities.

John Densmore

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Steve

I’m going to let you mentally chew on that name for a bit… Cue up the Jeopardy music … do dee do do, do dee do … wump wump… Give up? John was the drummer in the Doors. He was … Continue reading →

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Stuffed & Unstrung

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Steve

Disney may own the Muppets and the technical name but the Henson family got to retain the other, more daring properties (The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth) and this adult-based entertainment troop we saw a couple weeks ago. It wasn’t for children because … Continue reading →

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Moontower Comedyfest Past and Future

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Steve

With the Geek Bowl out of the way and my indifference to SXSW, the new countdown is the Moontower Comedyfest, a recent addition to Austin’s rather crowded schedule: SXSW, ACL Fest (now two weekends), Fun Fun Fest, Wizard World Austin, … Continue reading →

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James Hong

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Steve

As Russellmania concluded Sunday evening, the Alamo hosts presented their surprise…James Hong! Since the last movie in the marathon (more on that later) was Big Trouble in Little China, James was the perfect finale. For those who’ve never seen the … Continue reading →

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Norman Reedus

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Steve

Here’s a quick snippet of many, many cool things to appear on Picayune from our attendance at Austin’s comic-book convention, aka the Wizardworld circuit. As you see, this gentleman is currently famous for his role as Daryl on AMC’s hit … Continue reading →

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Dick Butkus

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Steve

I got to meet somebody famous in Las Vegas again! Last time I was within inches of shaking hands with John Waite but it fell through, a story for another day. Dick Butkus was an extra special encounter because the … Continue reading →

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Nada Surf

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Steve

This is a special two-parter because the nice gentleman from Houston who took the above photo almost forgot to send it, thankfully Nada Surf was on tour this Summer and their Houston appearance (before Austin) reminded him. Hey, better late … Continue reading →

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Beth Wood

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Steve

Never underestimate the power of random flyers! But let me start off with answering the question that must be ringing in my minds regarding the lovely and talented singer Beth Wood. Some of you may recognize her name because we … Continue reading →

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Diane Franklin

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Steve

A high-school dream come true! Well, one of many, but getting to meet the lady who played Monique from Better Off Dead last weekend was a huge thrill. I can put another checkmark on my Eighties Accomplishment List. So Diane … Continue reading →

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Austin’s first Moon Tower Comedy Fest assessment

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Steve

Overall, it needs work. The people trying to run this mess should go get some lessons from cities that have been doing this longer and more effectively. It could’ve been worse like SXSW or ACL Fest, the titleholders for the … Continue reading →

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