Bicentennial Boogie (and Plymouth Rock) by Cornell Hurd at Sam’s Town Point in Austin. 7/3/26
Walt H
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Austinite who loves International Folk and Country & Western dancing. Just trying to keep it weird. ‘88’ was my number in high school football, FYI.
Bernie Sanders speaks today at the Hilliard Convention Center Arena at 4:00 pm-ish. This is in Corpus Christi. It’s open to the public. If you’re within a couple of hours of Corpus, please join us at the Democratic State convention.
The finish of Talarico’s speech to the Texas Democratic state convention.
Song: Whiskey and Whitley Performer: Josh Ward 6/12/26 Coupland Dancehall
The artist: Dustin DeLaCruz The song: The Fireman The location Coupland Dancehall, Coupland Tx 6/12/26
My sign came in! The only competition it has in my neighborhood is the plethora of homes “For Sale” signs. Yes, I’m a Talafreako.
The song: Best Beer Yet Artist: Ronnie Bowen Location: Coupland Dance Hall City: Coupland Texas
This is me leading the Serbian dance “Sestorka” at Austin International Folk Dancing last night:
The band: The Czechaholics The event: Polkafest The city: Ennis Tx The location: Sokol Hall The song: Little Goose Polka The hall: Sokol
Location: Devil’s Backbone City: Fischer TX Artist: India Ramey Song: Silverado Date: 5/16/26
The venue: Watering Hole The town: New Braunfels, TX The date 5/9/26 The song: Margaritaville The Band: Broken Arrow
The band: Two members of Dammit Lauren! known as The Damn Duo The location: Tips Up in Big Sky The date: 4/15/26 Best band we’ve seen across 10 states of dancing!
The band: Between Howls The city: Bismarck ND The venue: The Laughing Sun The Date: 4/14/26
Lots of great dancers waltzing in a genuine Texas dance hall. Coupland is the hall, All Hat and No Cadillac is the band. A nice wide shot to show the dancers in action. This is living.
Western Fidelity plays the entire Don Williams “Country Boy” at Sagebrush this evening. This song is I’ve Got a Winner in You which is Track 1 on Side B of the album.
Dale Watson plays Silver Wings (with a little Honky Tonk Man) added at the end.
We’re in for a quite a show tonight. Dale Watson and his Lone Stars headline at Coupland Dance Hall.
For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her…. Part of the “Simon and Garfunkel Story” at The Majestic Theater in San Antonio, 2/13/26.
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Caleb Young at Coupland Dancehall 2/6/26. “If You Wake Up Lonely”
We’re dancing at Sam’s Town Point in south Austin. It’s pedal steel guitar night featuring James Shelton.
The Not Guilties play Milk Cow Blues at the Cadillac Bar near Marble Falls on 1/31/26
We’re at the Cadillac Bar in Marble Falls this evening. The Not Guilties play the last Saturday of every month.
Giddy Up Go featuring Mandy Luke at Little Longhorn. A fine way to spend a Friday night. Rocking rockabilly and a cold Shiner.
