Category Archives: Brushes with Greatness

Pictures of me with celebrities.

Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Steve

Last night I got to meet one of the greatest people in Horror Movie History. Elvira, The Mistress of the Dark graced Austin with her presence by hosting three sold-out shows at Alamo Drafthouse (the Ritz location). It was a … Continue reading →

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Hal Sparks

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Steve

Let me start with some apologies. I saw Hal do his stand-up thing last Saturday but due to my lingering illness and work being pretty crazy, only now have I gotten around to posting about his awesome show. Now you’re … Continue reading →

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Annie Clark aka St. Vincent

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Steve

Last night St. Vincent wrapped up her recent five-week tour in Austin at the Mohawk to a sold-out show. It wasn’t her first time here, she had played during ACL to replace someone else at the last minute and Annie … Continue reading →

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Spinal Tap Unplugged & Unwigged!

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Steve

Yesterday I rode up to Dallas with my co-worker Jeff for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Spinal Tap! Okay, it was really Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer performing Spinal Tap and Folksmen hits as themselves with acoustic arrangements. … Continue reading →

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Guster in Austin with Earth Day activities

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Steve

For Earth Day, I finally got to see Guster; a band who really impressed me with their 2006 release, Ganging up on the Sun. Sadly, there’s no solid information/plans on when their next album will be appearing but currently they’re … Continue reading →

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My blurb in the Austin Chronicle

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Steve

It wasn’t an editorial like I had in Austin’s dying newspaper, more of a correction about Neko Case’s nationality. I’m surprised they used it since it’s just a trivial thing but I got my say in the printed copy! I … Continue reading →

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Brian Posehn

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Steve

One of today’s funniest stand-up comedians came to Austin this weekend and I caught him for his late Friday performance. Brian opened up with a clarification on why he’s a nerd, not a geek and then jumped on why his … Continue reading →

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Southern Culture on the Skids 2009

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Steve

Sorry this review/story is very, very overdue but when SCOTS hit the stage at midnight and finished around 2-230 AM, Sunday is practically spent sleeping. However, this appearance was very special since it was Somara’s first time to see these … Continue reading →

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David Sedaris

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Steve

Humorist/Essayist David Sedaris graced Austin with his presence yesterday to promote his latest collection When You are Engulfed in Flames. I stumbled upon his signing a couple weeks ago during my music shopping rounds. My brother Brian is a huge … Continue reading →

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Dr. Phil Plait

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Steve

Most of you may think this entry is a stretch for my Brushes with Greatness category, but Dr. Phil Plait is famous to me: he has a popular web site, he wrote an impressive book (another due later this year), … Continue reading →

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Johnette Napolitano & Chris Bailey

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Steve

Johnette Napolitano came to the Cactus Cafe Friday evening (always the best venue in Austin) to perform material from Scarred, her first official solo album. It was imperative to go because I hadn’t seen her play in 11 years and even … Continue reading →

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Mary Jo Pehl

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Steve

Last night our friends Leslee and Michael took us to Master Pancake Theater’s presentation of Halloween, the original John Carpenter version, not the Rob Zombie re-make. MPT is Austin and Alamo Drafthouse’s version of Mystery Science Theater 3000 but it’s done live … Continue reading →

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Carlos Alazraqui

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Steve

Carlos Alazraqui returned to Austin to entertain us with his musings, commentaries and best of all, his repertoire of voices. Returned? Yes, he was here earlier this year to introduce the Reno 911 movie at the Alamo Lake Creek theater; he … Continue reading →

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Stan Ridgway

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Steve

Another fine, memorable show at the Cactus Cafe last night! Stan Ridgway celebrating the 25th anniversary of Call of the West, Wall of Voodoo’s most famous album and the one with the single “Mexican Radio.” However, the show was a big … Continue reading →

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Maria Bamford

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Steve

July 12 was another great evening of comedy in Austin with Maria Bamford headlining! You may recognize her from cameos in goofy shows or stand-up appearances over the years but more often for her voice work in the cartoons Catdog, Home Movies, … Continue reading →

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