Southpaw Jones

Sunday, February 21, 2010
8:00 pm
Whip In
1950 S. IH-35
Austin, TX 78704
512-442-5337

Friends, you only have 2 more chances to see me at the wonderful Whip In before I take a little break. The first of those chances is tonight at 8 pm. There is never a cover, although I appreciate tips. The food and drink selections are amazing, and you can easily stock up on supplies for the week ahead after the show. It’s a one-stop-shop for dinner, drinks, entertainment, and pantry/fridge fillers. They also have an excellent variety of incense. And chocolate.

In other news, I re-watched my favorite film of 2009, A Serious Man, and I was right the first time; It is excellent. The Coens have done it again. Also, Chris Rock’s documentary Good Hair is highly educational and great fun for sure. In the realm of music, I’m enjoying an exploration of The Band, focusing on Levon Helm. He was born of the dirt, heart, and voodoo of the American South. I’m certain these songs will get me through until spring arrives. Here’s video from The Last Waltz of The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down:

That’s all. Thanks for reading!
Southpaw

Sunday, February 14, 2010
8:00 pm
Whip In
1950 S. IH-35
Austin, TX 78704
512-442-5337
NO COVER, tips appreciated

Those are the details for my sweet solo show Sunday night. I promise, the Whip In is as fun and unexpected and eclectic and inspiring as any place in Austin. If you have not been, I whole-heartedly recommend a visit whether I’m performing or not.

But I AM performing, you see, on Valentine’s Day itself. Of course, I’ll play love songs for the love-filled singles and happy couples. And of course, I’ll play anti-love songs for the bitter singles and teeth-grinding couples. Hey, I’ve been in all four categories. I know what’s up. Somewhere in between perfect love and anti-love, we walk the tight rope of life, holding the balancing pole of soul, propelling our left foot of brain and our right foot of heart slowly in front of one another.

That bad metaphor reminds me of some bad similes:

Love is like ketchup; it’s amazing, but you don’t want to spill it on your pants.

Love is like lore; you’ll never understand all of it, and it’s only one letter off.

Love is like like; it’s a verb that involves affection, and teenagers say it a lot.

Love is like a terror trial in New York City; conservatives would prefer a military tribunal.

And those similes remind me of a radio appearance: I’ll join Spike Gillespie on KOOP 91.7 FM at 3 pm to discuss our respective shows. She presents Free Sex in Public at Bookpeople that night in direct competition with my show (!), so we’ll be fighting for souls like missionaries from slightly different denominations. You can listen without leaving your love den.

Thanks for reading!

Friends, I hope this embryonic year is treating you to more than just cold weather. I would like to briefly remind you of my new weekly show and give you a free listen of an unreleased song.

Sunday night features the 2nd installment of my episodic musical called Evening Service with Southpaw Jones. If you have not been to the enigmatic Whip In, you’re just going to have to trust me that it is one of the coolest places in town. On the outside, it looks like a convenience store. That’s because it is a convenience store. But it is also a fine beer/wine bar, a South Asian parlour cafe, a listening room, and a spiritual oasis right there on I-35. Come have dinner and drinks at 8 pm to celebrate the weekend while simultaneously mourning its demise. E-mail requests in advance if you like. Here are some miscellaneous reasons to attend:

* I may not wear glasses for the first show EVER.
* I may play the in-house piano on a couple of tunes.
* It’s warm in there.
* The food really is amazing.
* Keytar.

One of my resolutions this year is to post more free listens on southpawjones.com. The first is “Linen Patches,” my Great Recession Era love song, kindly recorded on the shore of Lady Bird Lake by Mr. Robert Steel. You may have heard me play it live. Enjoy, and feel free to share the link!

http://southpawjones.com/linen-patches/
or
http://bit.ly/6cTAVh

Sunday, January 10, 2010
8:00pm – All Ages
Whip In
1950 S. IH-35
Austin, TX 78704
512-442-5337
Wonderful food & a wide selection of drinks.
Coolest little room in Austin.
No cover. Tips appreciated.

Thanks!

Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for your support in 2009. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Here is a recording of my latest Christmas song, from the song title challenge “Snack on my Stash.” This is its first (and only) performance, kindly recorded by Joshua Cain on December 16 at Flipnotics. It takes a minute to get started, so be patient, and enjoy Matt the Electrician on impromptu percussion.

Snack on my Stash

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Boo! Be sure to check out my seasonal songs while they’re still relevant. Do share and make funny videos:

The Great Pumpkin Soup

Day After Halloween (Live)

Ok, friends, I have a veritable whirlwind of shows coming up, so I’m writing everyone just like a young writer should. If you DO NOT live near Austin, Houston, Nashville, or Asheville/Hendersonville, I’m sorry. Let me know what I can do to appease you in the future. For now, please tell your friends in those crazy towns to come see me.

We begin tonight at Flipnotics, where I’ll perform the season finale of my October solo shows. Guess what? I have a brand new round sticker (check it out), and I’ll give you one if you come see me. I’ll give you TWO if you place $5 in the tip jar. I’ll give you THREE if you’ll pay me a salary to walk around your house writing songs all day. The great, dreaded Graham Wilkinson follows with the late show.

Friday, I reunite with the touring Matt the Electrician in Houston at the legendary Anderson Fair. Where’s he been? What’s he been up to? It doesn’t matter. He’s back in Texas with his 6-star new record, Animal Boy, and we’ll push our duets into your airspace all night long.

Saturday, I’m back in Austin playing a quick set to kick off Five Things Austin: Hello From Texas. Five Things is always a fun combination of words, vibes, and music; I can only imagine combining it with Halloween and the Texas Book Festival. Come early for little ol’ me; stay for the free beer and literary expression.

Next week, I return briefly to the road with my Autumn Mini-Tour. I begin by reuniting with my old home, Nashville. where I started playing solo shows in the 20th Century. It’s been 3 whole years since my last visit. This time, I’ve promised myself that I will visit the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and perform at Bongo Java After Hours Theatre on Thursday 11/5.

I’ll also visit my lovely friends Todd and Meg in the Asheville area, Hendersonville specifically, where I’ll perform a house concert on Saturday 11/7. Let me know if you’d like to attend that show, and I’ll use my influence to get you in.

I invite you all to visit southpawjones.com, where you can listen to dozens of songs for free, all day long. Thanks for reading, and please check out the details below if they are relevant to you as a person. Thanks!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Solo & Unsupervised
8:30pm    
Flipnotics
1601 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 480-8646

Friday, October 30, 2009
with Matt the Electrician
9:00pm
Anderson Fair
2007 Grant
Houston, TX 77006
832-212-4057    
Doors open at 8.

Saturday, October 31, 2009
Five Things Austin: Hello From Texas
6:30pm    
Okay Mountain
1312 East Cesar Chavez Ste B
Austin, TX, USA 78703    
Happy Halloween & Happy Texas Book Festival! Admission is $2 with free beer inside. Southpaw plays a short set at 6:30 pm to open the show. Doors open at 6. Visit fivethingsaustin.com for more info.

Thursday, November 5, 2009
Autumn Mini-Tour
7:00pm    
Bongo Java After Hours Theatre
2007 Belmont Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
615.385.1188    
Returning to one of my favorite venues and the site of my 2001 recording, Live @ Bongo Java.

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Autumn Mini-Tour
7:00pm     
Hoke House Concert
Hendersonville, NC
E-mail hoketodd@hotmail.com for information.    
Visiting my fine friends Todd & Meg and playing a show in their living room. E-mail hoketodd@hotmail.com to see if they’ll let you in.

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