Southpaw Jones

You guys!

I don’t have time for jokes and wild.
“Wild” is a noun now.
“Noun” is a verb now.
“I had to noun my way through a bear trap to make it home in time for dinner.”

The point is this: I have a solo show at the fabulous Whip In tonight at 8 pm, and I’m performing tomorrow night as part of the super-fun Encyclopedia Show. Details are below, and I hope you can make it!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
8:00pm
Whip In
1950 S. IH-35
Austin, TX 78704
512-442-5337

The Encyclopedia Show Austin
Thursday, July 15, 2010
7:30pm
ND @ 501 Studios
501 I-35
Austin, TX
Each month a topic is picked from a real live encyclopedia and a clutch of volunteering writers are given assignments on that entry. There are Def Poetry Jam vets, writing professors, slam poets, stand-up comics, fiction writers. You’ll learn true things and some things that are less true!

This month’s topic: VICE PRESIDENTS!

Featuring Contributors:
Genevieve Van Cleve (poet): Alexander H. Stephens
Stacy Muszynski (author): Charles G. Dawes
Southpaw Jones (musician): Geraldine Ferraro
Madeline Malka (multi-media performer): Aaron Burr
Frank Rivera (gay scenester): Dan Quayle
Jordan Palmer (actor): Spiro T. Agnew

Featuring:
Katelyn Wood as Wiki Lake
Mike Slefinger as Lord Professor Michael Patrick Slefinger
Kyle Schultz as Mike’s Stepdad Ron
Betsy McCann as Gypsy Magnolia
Katie Pengra as Becky, the Intern
Gy Odom as The Fact Checker
And your hosts, Mike and Ralphie!

You HAVE to come! Only $6! Nothing in this world is $6. Except this.
Pre-show and drinks start at 7:30pm. Show starts promptly at 8:13.

Friends, the summer heat has drained my writing ability. My brain is mushy mush. I’m excited about playing Wednesdays at the wonderful Whip In this month, but I can’t think of a way to drum up interest.

I’m like the ant who finds a great 2-for-1 coupon on paper towels but can’t spend it because it’s a hundred times his body weight and he doesn’t have a checking account or legal tender. I’m like the manager of the bacon factory who says “More slices!” but all the workers hear it as “Morse License,” so they just stare back, dumbfounded. It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife.

All I know is, I’m excited to be playing where the people are friendly, the drinks are extraordinary, and the food is yummy varied. There is never a cover, but I sure do appreciate $5 tips. Come enjoy the air conditioning with me, and pick up beer/wine/incense/chocolate for the pantry while you’re at it.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010
8:00pm
Whip In
1950 S. IH-35
Austin, TX 78704
512-442-5337
All Ages

Thanks,
Southpaw

Friends, Matt the Electrician and I have been on stage together for eight years now. Depending on where you live, that’s either crazy or loco. We have taken a break since March, and it’s been a long few weeks, but we’re returning as a well-rested duo this weekend. We even have a fresh Song Title Challenge: “Russian Passport.” Do join us, and spread the word if you like. Here is the Facebook Event link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101633969888630

And here are details for both shows:

Friday, June 18, 2010
Doors open at 8:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Texas Union Bldg. UT Campus
Austin, TX
512 475 6515

Saturday, June 19, 2010
9:00pm (Doors open at 8.)
Anderson Fair
2007 Grant
Houston, TX 77006
832-212-4057

For your support I give thanks,
Southpaw

Friends, I just need 20 seconds of your time to tell you about a fun show this Wednesday night at the wonderful Carousel Lounge. Brian Kremer and I are playing a double bill. If you haven’t seen Brian and his stellar band, this is an excellent opportunity. His sounds are real sounds from and for the heart. They’ll open the show, then I’ll provide a solo set, then Brian will join me for some song-swapping, laughter, and tears. Sounds like a can’t-miss emotional roller coaster at an otherworldly carnival to me!

There’s no cover, although we appreciate $5 tips. The Carousel is a cash only bar; they sell beer and set-ups.

I won’t have another full show until mid-June, so join us, and make it a Hump Day for the ages!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
9:00pm
Carousel Lounge
1110 East 52nd Street
Austin, TX 78723

Thanks!

Friends, I have a wild variety of shows this month, and I hope you’ll join me for one, some, or all of them.

This evening, you can find me at Momo’s for the Awesome & Great Reading Show. I will perform a few songs, including one I wrote specifically for the occasion, based on a short story. Chicago writers Zoe Zolbrod and Gina Frangello will read new works based on or inspired by songs. It is a wellspring of creativity on West 6th!

Monday, I’ll join the wonderful McMercy Family Band and other acts at the legendary Hole in the Wall. Should be a wild way to start off the week. Next Friday, May 14, you can catch me opening Five Things, a great recurring event featuring all kinds of artists. Finally, Monday May 17, I’ll return to Flipnotics backed by the versatile duo of Trevor & Dru as they present their Strange Brew Songwriter Showcase.

That about does it for the news in my little world. Enjoy the springtime, and thanks for your support. Here be the details:

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
6:30pm
Momo’s
618 West 6th Street, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78701
512.479.8848
Elizabeth Crane hosts writers reading works based on songs and musicians performing songs based on writings!

Monday, May 10, 2010
9:00pm
Hole in the Wall
2538 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-4747
No cover! Bands start at 9, and perform in this order:
McMercy Family Band
Southpaw Jones
Crazy and The Brains (NJ) www.myspace.com/crazyandthebrains
Brook Pridemore (NYC) www.myspace.com/brookpridemore
Leo Rondeau

Friday, May 14, 2010
7:30pm
Five Things!
United States Art Authority
2906 Fruth St.
Austin, TX 78705
From fivethingsaustin.com: Five Things inspires each of five brave (or is that brazen?) and talented artist-people to concoct a new and intriguing five-minute piece (from prose to poem to performance, or a tantalizing mixture to each’s taste) using humor and a central theme.

Monday, May 17, 2010
8:00pm
Flipnotics
1601 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 480-8646
The flexible duo of Trevor & Dru will back me up on this one-of-a-kind night.