Southpaw Jones

Texans! Having seen Willie Nelson live twelve days ago, I’m still basking in the glow of state-riotism. Let’s take a moment of silence to recognize how lucky we are to live in the greatest state and soon-to-be independent country on the face of the earth.

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Ok, now touch your nose with your eyes closed. Now give your monitor or blackberry or iphone a kiss. Now let’s talk about me. I’m performing in Ft. Worth and Austin this weekend. (Dallas friends, I’ll see you on Saturday, April 19 when I open for Will Kimbrough at Bend Studio. Mark your calendar!)

Friday night, Matt the Electrician and I are playing a new place in Ft. Worth called The Fairmount. It’s been too long since we’ve ventured west of Dallas. I hope some folks remember how good we are and/or forgot how disagreeable we can be during a parking dispute in an alleyway. Thanks for not pressing charges, y’all!

FRIDAY, MARCH 28
10:00 PM
The Fairmount
600 W. Magnolia Ave. 76104
FORT WORTH, TX
817.420.9455
http://thefairmountlive. com

Sunday afternoon, The Dick Monologues returns to the Hyde Park Theater in Austin. This show features a wonderful ensemble cast of gals and a couple of guys turning biological, social, sexual, and political dicks into art. Tickets are $10, and you can reserve some by e-mail Spike Gillespie at http://dickmonologues. com

SUNDAY, MARCH 30
2:00 PM
Spike Gillespie’s Dick Monologues
Hyde Park Theater
AUSTIN, TX
http://dickmonologues. com

That’s the news! Come on back Monday…

as reported in The New York Times

March 28, 1908
WILDCAT IN A FREIGHT CAR.
Now It’s Loose Near South Amboy and the Natives Go Armed.

One clue whose answer consists of two rhyming words:

I’ve got scents of all kinds here, and I need some strong blokes to get them in my truck. Is anyone out there interested in making a little money as an…

Highlight here for answer: [odor loader]


Modern Products in a Vintage Light

If people did not sometimes do silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.
Ludwig Wittgenstein

EVERY DANG THURSDAY
with Matt the Electrician
8:00 PM
Flipnotics at the Triangle
4600 Guadalupe
AUSTIN, TX
(512) 380-0097
http://www.flipnotics.com
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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008
10:00 PM
Matt the Electrician & Southpaw Jones
The Fairmount
600 W. Magnolia Ave. 76104
FORT WORTH, TX
817.420.9455
thefairmountlive.com
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SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008
2:00 PM
Spike Gillespie’s Dick Monologues
Hyde Park Theater
AUSTIN, TX
dickmonologues.com