Bass4GENX First time playing Pioneer Farms in Southeast Austin. This place was wild, something out of the 1800’s, in fact the building we played in was built in the late 1800’s. The band tonight included Madi on guitar and vocals, Francis on Keys, Joel on drums and myself on bass. We played the same set we … Read morePioneer Farms – Madi Meeks – 10/25/2019
This was the first of two back to back shows with Madi Meeks. This gig was a bit different as a storm/cold front was blowing through Austin right at the moment we were unloading our gear. This is one of things most people don’t see…it’s nothing like getting soaked moving your gear to the stage … Read moreCarousel Lounge – Madi Meeks – 10/24/2019
Madi and the band are getting ready for 2 shows later this week, Thursday at Carousel Lounge and Friday at Pioneer Farms, so we all met up at Francis’ house, who plays the keys in the band. It really worked out great as he has a room dedicated to music with everything already set up, … Read moreMadi Meeks Rehearsal – 10/22/2019
Our first rehearsal, 8pm to 11pm, to start pre production on the second album for Rival Waves. We have a few of the songs in our current set list however there are 1/2 dozen more or so that I had never heard until a few days ago. We are recording all of the new songs … Read moreSpace – Rehearsal for Rival Waves – 10/21/2019
Played a fun gig last night with Marcus Morales at the Saxon Pub. The Saxon Pub, which opened it’s doors in 1990, is one of those Austin venues that every band dreams of playing. The place has a very rich history and has served as “The Place” for local celeb musicians to play. Willie Nelson … Read moreThe Saxon Pub – Marcus Morales and the Boho Groove – 10/19/2019
I met up with Marcus and Frank at Chicken Run Studio in South Austin to rehearse for our Saxon Pub gig on the 19th. Chicken Run Studio is owned and operated by, Scott Collins, who is another prolific singer songwriter who lives in town. We played for about 2 hours adding a few new songs … Read moreChicken Run Studios – Rehearsal for Marcus Morales – 10/18/2019
Madi was invited down to Wimberley TX to be on the Wimberley Valley Radio KWVH 94.1 FM Over Easy with “Coach” morning show. We drove down and were set up by 8:30am, show started around 9am. The band included the following: Madi Meeks – Vocals/Guitar Francis McGrath – Keyboards/Synthesizers Joel De La Garza – Drums … Read moreWimberley Valley Radio – KWVH – 94.1 Madi Meeks Radio Show 9/27/2019
In 1988 I was listening to this new instrumental guitar extravaganza on the radio called, Surfing with the Alien. It was by a guy named, Joe Satriani, who was the newest 6 string slinger in town. The single, Surfing with the Alien, was in heavy rotation on KLBJ, so I bought the CD and consumed … Read moreJoe Satriani
A couple of the guys I went to high school with live in Austin, so we try to meet for lunch once a month or so to catch up. We’re always on the look out for good Mexican food, since we were raised on the border. There was a place in Pharr, supposedly the first … Read moreDale Watson
I’ve meet Eric Johnson a few times over the years. That’s one of the great things about living in this town, if you like local musicians and see them play enough, you’ll eventually run into them somewhere. I’ve been a huge fan of Eric’s since moving to Austin in 1985 to start my freshman year … Read moreEric Johnson