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Thanks for stopping by.................... Sarah Street & Jeff Reinhardt


You are listening to my beloved OTIS SPANN, from his C.D. "Best of the Vanguard Years", track 7- BLUES IS A BOTHERATION


Check out the exciting new book from Cutter Brandenburg "You Can't Stop a Comet"

Cutter Brandenburg was 20 years old when he walked in a bar and witnessed a 15 year old skinny white boy playing guitar like no other and thought, “This is not your everyday guitar player just trying to play the blues, I know this guy will be super well-known.”  This kid was Stevie Ray Vaughan.  They quickly became best friends, anywhere Stevie played, Cutter was right there to help him along the way with several bands in Dallas and Austin.  Cutter knew nothing about the music business, but had a burning passion for what he was suddenly surrounded by, and had the desire to help those that were dear to him.  Through the years Cutter learned the difference between the gig business and entertainment business by touring the world with bands like Johnny Winter, JoJo Gunne, Tom Scott, Andy Gibb, and Ian Hunter among others, yet he always retuned home to work with Stevie.
Now 15 years after Stevie’s untimely passing, Cutter has written his autobiography about his life with his beloved friend Stevie and many other unforgettable artists.  Feel the passion of the dreams these artists have that makes them keep going, those who make our lives so much more enjoyable through the power of music.  The good times, the bad times, the struggles that a band goes through to achieve the dream, it’sall felt right here.  You will laugh, you will cry, and you will know what it was like from a master storyteller that has been there and done it. For further info go to http://www.mrceecutter.com/front_page.htm


From its humble beginnings to its current place as one of the premier showcases in the world for blues - and other roots music - Antone's became a beacon for blues legends and newcomers alike, who found in its friendly confines a place to perform their music in front of an appreciative audience and in an environment that nurtured both the music and the artist alike. Starting with its opening night guest of legendary zydeco king Clifton Chenier, Antone's has hosted a literal who's who of the blues world, with such artists as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Jimmy Reed, Buddy Guy, Eddie Taylor, Sunnyland Slim, Hubert Sumlin, Luther Tucker, Jimmie Rogers and Big Walter Horton gracing the stage through the years.

In addition to the legends, Antone's became a school for such Austin locals as Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Charlie and Will Sexton and Angela Strehli, who, drawn by the majesty and power of the blues, embraced its soul and took the music to new heights with their own interpretations of the classic sound.

Laced throughout Antone's: Home of the Blues are rare interviews and previously unseen performance footage. Included are interviews with many of the local and national people who've helped nurture and support Antone's throughout its history, as well as testimonials from a gamut of special guests ranging from B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy, Joe Ely, Marcia Ball and Kim Wilson.

This is a must have DVD for any Blues loving person. You can order this DVD now at http://www.antones-homeoftheblues.com/entranceHigh.html


The long awaited new Storyville 2 CD & DVD recorded live in January 2006 at Antones in Austin, Texas. This is a must have musical experience.

 
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