Category Archives: Brushes with Greatness

Pictures of me with celebrities.

Simon Pegg

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Steve

How special is Austin? Quite. For his book tour, Simon Pegg visited only three American cities: New York, Los Angeles and Austin. No one pressed on an explanation though. I suppose we were all too high on our own supply. … Continue reading →

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Yaron Gershovsky

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Steve

Last evening’s Manhattan Transfer concert with the Austin Symphony was extra special (I have seen them three previous times). Firstly, it was with an orchestra backing them, they normally have a standard Pop/Jazz ensemble. Secondly, the show was also a … Continue reading →

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Mojo Nixon & the Toad Liquors

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Steve

Another artist from my generation’s shared experience (many remember his brief time on MTV in the late Eighties and novelty hits, a redneck version of “Weird Al”). I kept up with him yet I always heard, “He’s still around?” Technically, … Continue reading →

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Severin Blindenbacher

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Steve

Wednesday night we attended Casino Night for the Stars, a charity-fundraising thing. An evening of gambling with pretend money to put toward raffle tickets, auctions (next year, I’m saving up to get 10 minutes in the booth to do color … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carter

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Steve

The former 39th (US) President visited Austin this afternoon to sign copies of his latest book. It’s really excerpts from his diary (or journal) during his four years in the White House. I decided to attend over a month ago … Continue reading →

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Brad Lukowich

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Steve

Tuesday evening was the Stars’ Meet n’ Greet between the new 2010-11 lineup and the fans (namely season-ticket holders). I was overjoyed to attend. I think I missed last year’s due to a prior commitment, they didn’t have one or … Continue reading →

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I’m semi-famous!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Steve

Unless you’ve been able to avoid it on ESPN, Versus, etc.; pre-season hockey and basketball are underway. This being America and the middle of football (NFL and College) season, it has been pretty easy. Me? I still have functioning widgets … Continue reading →

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John Bloom aka Joe Bob Briggs

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Steve

Last Friday morning, I was flipping through all the FaceBook noise I receive from all the things I “like” along with the Right-Wing diatribes and there was the announcement about Joe Bob hosting two movies Sunday evening Alamo Ritz! How … Continue reading →

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Crowded House

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Steve

It took 24 years to finally see and meet them but I got the ultimate birthday present from my friend Chip of Waterloo Records (I owe him mondo cheesecake for this)! This concert was really just going to be the … Continue reading →

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Geoff Emerick

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Steve

After the Cheap Trick concert concluded, Geoff Emerick graciously met with audience members who wanted autographs and/or pictures. As soon as he was introduced, my mind was racing because his name was sooooooooo familiar and why he was critical to … Continue reading →

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Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Steve

Today I got to meet a member of Music Royalty, the lovely and very talented Rosanne Cash! Royalty? Yes. She’s the daughter of Johnny Cash, step-daughter of June Carter, step-sister of Carlene Carter and through all these relationships Rosanne is … Continue reading →

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Glenn Tilbrook

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Steve

Most of the world knows him as the lead singer of Squeeze which isn’t very accurate because Chris Difford sang on many tunes plus their biggest hit is predominantly sung by Paul Carrack and Jools Holland did a few. No … Continue reading →

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Cracker

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Steve

Last Thursday, Cracker came to Austin to promote their ninth studio album and wrap up their current North American tour (once again, we’re at the end or the beginning). I had seen them before in 2002 at La Zona Rosa … Continue reading →

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David Kaffinetti aka Viv Savage

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Steve

This year has been pretty awesome, especially in light of it being the 25th anniversary of This is Spinal Tap. Earlier I got to see the primary three members unplugged and unwigged in Dallas, now I met the keyboardist from … Continue reading →

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Julie Powell

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Steve

Author and Austin native Julie Powell being at our showing of Julie & Julia was a huge bonus to go with the big, fancy meal. I’m glad she did a nice Q&A after the movie because it helped separate the … Continue reading →

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