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METRO PODCAST | Austin legend Eddie Wilson of Armadillo World HQ & Threadgill’s fame

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Thorne Dreyer

Concert promoter and restaurateur Wilson talks Austin cultural history in a colorful and informative interview on Rag Radio. Interview by Thorne Dreyer | The Rag Blog | July 29, 2014 Legendary Austin concert promoter and restaurateur Eddie Wilson was our … Continue reading →

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METRO | Sunshine Williams : Don’t keep Austin weird, puleeze!

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Thorne Dreyer

Upscale 168-room boutique hotel planned for the Domain to have ‘rustic Texas chic’ decor and ‘Keep Austin Weird’ theme. Hey, we’ll show you weird… By Sunshine Williams | The Rag Blog | May 24, 2014 AUSTIN — I can’t keep … Continue reading →

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Rag Blog : Don’t Forget to Feed Your Head!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Art by Jim Franklin; poster by James Retherford / The Rag Blog.‘Feed Your Head’ on April Fool’s Day:Legendary Austin Bands at Rag Blog Bash Go to the Facebook “Feed Your Head!” event page. “Old Skool” will be in session on … Continue reading →

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Rag Blog : ‘Feed Your Head’ on April Fool’s Day!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Art by Jim Franklin; poster by James Retherford / The Rag Blog.‘Feed Your Head’ on April Fool’s Day:Legendary Austin Bands at Rag Blog Bash Go to the Facebook “Feed Your Head!” event page. “Old Skool” will be in session on … Continue reading →

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Mesmo’s Meanderings : Bud Shrake, Acapulco Gold, Mad Dogs and the Raw Deal

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Texas literary legend Bud Shrake, 77, passed away on May 8, 2009, in Austin. Photo from The Texas Observer. Bud Shrake, 77, a seminal literary figure (“a lion of Texas letters,” according to the Austin American-Statesman) and an Austin underground … Continue reading →

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Austin Works to Maintain its Status as Live Music Mecca

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Paul Oveisi, who chairs the 15-member Live Music Task Force created by the Austin City Council, at Momo’s, his live music venue on Austin’s famed Sixth Street. Photo by Harry Cabluck / AP.‘Today, Austin is defined as much by its … Continue reading →

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