Friday, March 14, 2008

Day 4 in Austin

Today was a big day... Greta's first Bloodshot Records day show... she loved it, and was again the hit for everyone that saw her.
We started off the day at our favorite spot for breakfast - Kerbey Lane. And if you are ever in Austin, be sure you are going to the Original, on Kerbey Lane.. there are several others around town, and while the food is good at all, the original has a much cooler atmosphere as it's in a house.


After Kerbey Lane, we drove around for a bit to visit a couple baby stores and let Greta nap, and then we headed back to Yard Dog for the Bloodshot Records Day show, sponsored by Shiner Bock. This show is a big reason I go to SXSW every year. Always amazing bands and this year was no exception. We were in and out all day giving Greta time to eat/nap, but we saw Bobby Bare Jr, Deadstring Brothers, Justin Townes Earle, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, and Waco Brothers.

Greta also got to meet Jon Langford, lead singer of the Waco Brothers, and her favorite band, the Wee Hairy Beasties... he was blown away by Greta's cuteness! This is Greta showing off for Jon.

Greta was loving the tunes, and rocking it out in her I Love Indie Rock t-shirt... She was also tryin to figure out what exactly is wrong with Chuck... I'm guessing she won't have much luck though, as none of us have figured it out either!
This is the Waco Brothers rocking out the end of the show...

And then finally it was time for us all to get some dinner at Guero's, a great mexican restaurant right next to Yard Dog, and call it a night! Tomorrow is the last day for music and we hope to catch Cincinnati's own Wussy at Jovita's... then Sunday we head out (after the Gospel Brunch of course!)

2 comments:

somedaymama said...

shouldn't she technically count Nevada under states visited? I mean in utero should count for something...just a thought.
Looks like you guys are having fun...love the pics...tell me melanie that you said something to BEN.

Stacy Gillard said...

Looks like you guys are having an awesome time... and how about that Austin weather? Love all the outside photos - enjoy it! We miss you and safe travels home...
Stacy, Scott & Gavin