Just caught a MySpace post by Andy Bothwell (a.k.a. Astronautalis), who recently spent time in town recording his next album. In the post, which I'll paste in after the jump, he gives thanks to several local musicians who helped him make the new music. We're talkin' the guys from the Paper Chase. We're talkin' Jaffe. We're talkin' members of Midlake and the Spree. I really don't know if I can wait until September for this one. Andy's words are better than mine, though. Read on.
I know I've posted a lot about them lately, but this tidbit didn't fit in today's story: They are offering FREE Gran Marnier margaritas on the patio on Monday, from 6 to 7. No RSVP required, but get there early to make sure you get a spot. And valet is complimentary, too.
And now they've got lots of money to show for it. Razzoo's, based in Addison, recently agreed to settle a sex-discrimination lawsuit to the tune of $1 million. The bartenders say the company only wanted women behind the bar.
So, umm.... is Hooter's next? Ker's Wing House? Anyone? I guess it's okay to have women exclusively as servers, as long as there are dudes behind the bar.
And so the after-Alan era begins. Remaining Ghosthustler members Noah Jackson and Gray Gideon have decided to take down all the band's previous tracks featuring its former frontman from the ol' MySpace page. Now up in the player is a new remix of a track by U.K. act Futurecop!. In addition, Ghosthustler writes, "Look forward to our new single that will blow up on the scene in about 2 weeks." Will do.
In today's Liner Notes, I promised to post some goodies. Let's get to them:
Here are parts one (above) and two (below) of a look back at five years of local greaser punk band Spector 45. Its frontman, Frankie Campagna, is one of the hardest-workin' musicians in town. Spector 45's current lineup (and oh, how the lineups have changed -- you'll see) will put on an anniversary show May 31 at Dada.
And here's that Collin Herring song I talked about. "Punches" is from the Fort Worth country singer's new CD Past Life Crashing, and features background vocals from Canadian singer Kathleen Edwards. One of Herring's finest, I do believe.
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