I'm not a lover of live music in Austin. Film is my passion. Sure the Symphony always works for me and some small bars where I go to hear specific musicians have been good experiences. The SXSW and ACL events (tried them once) were just not my thing. And most definitely not Abe's! But this week-end music filled the air for us (not one film was seen) and it was perfect. We celebrated our Anniversary with tickets to ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at the ZACH theater Friday night. OMG what a powerful performance. Kacee Clanton as Janis is just magnificent. I had seen Janis at the Filmore East every time she performed (1968-1969) and this performance just brought me right back. I was 19 y.o. and remembered it vividly! Wild child days with wild child boyfriend in the East Village.
Last night we saw the super talented and creative Graham Reynolds perform with others at the Continental Club. Lizzy has always told me to check out that club on S.Congress thinking I would like it. She was right. His interpretations of his original Bernie score and Duke Ellington were my favorites. While I've seen Graham's quiet intelligence on display at Q&As at the Blanton or Long Center when he plays his music that wild child inside of him is in full display and it's great! We both loved this performance. A great show. Looking forward to more.
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