Music News from the Big Bend of Texas
Right now, Mark is offering free shipping when you order one of his books. I’ve got one. It’s a good, bouncy read. From his web page: Continue reading “Mark “EYEBALL” Kneeskern at the Starlight Theatre”
There were live and silent auctions. Local musicians, plus mandolin whiz, Billy Bright, played and sang. There were some short theatrical skits.
Several pieces of art by local artists were on offer, but by far the one that generated the most excitement, and the most money, was one by the artist who created the mural behind the stage. He auctioned off a painting of that very scene. This is a one of a kind, historically valuable piece of art and the bidding was fierce. When the dust cleared and the bidding was over, the theatre troupe was ahead by $1,500. Continue reading “CinnabarGanza! Last Minute Low Budget Theatre benefit.”
There are several levels of community in Terlingua.
The most visible is the restaurant/bar scene. That and the mountains are what most visitors see, and it’s an essential part of living in the Big Bend. Sitting on the porch, strumming guitar and watching the sun set in the East is a Terlingua tradition.
As the sun sets behind the mountains to the West, the mountains of Big Bend National Park reflect the colors- purple, gold, red, pink – in a changing kaleidoscope that’s different every evening and always amazing. Then, the mountains fade and lose their colors as the light shifts to the clouds above, and it looks like the mountains have a technicolor aura… then that fades, the stars come out, the moon illuminates the desert…
There’s the river community- many Terlingua residents are current or former river guides. It’s a close-knit community. A friend who is a long-time guide explained to me that most of the guides are single because they chose the river over relationships, and, in her case, she doesn’t regret that choice at all.
These guides are the kind of people who can take a backpack, a bedroll, and a boat and spend weeks alone or with a group camping under the stars in the canyons carved out by the Rio Grande River.
And then there’s the people who are raising families here and are concerned with the infrastructure of the community. They’re focused on the school and community service. You don’t see them much in the bars, but when Christmas rolls around, they’re very visible.
The community choir, led by local Uber-musician, studio owner, and high-school band director, Ted Arbogast, bring their Christmas music show to various venues in the Big Bend.
Here are some pics from the show at the Starlight Theatre. The choir sang songs of the season. As they were singing, “Here Comes Santa Claus,” Santa himself walked through the Starlight Theatre. The choir left the stage and Santa took a seat as the local children lined up to make their xmas requests.
Thanksgiving, Terlingua, Texas. This is why I live here…
I started my day with a Thanksgiving feast at George Goss’ house. The table was literally groaning from the weight of the food, and there were more dishes in the kitchen. Before, during and after the feast, music was: Moses, Brandi, George, Mike, Marshall, Collie, and many others shared songs… and hugs.
Then, I stopped by Trevor Hickle’s place and hung out with Trevor, Bruce Salmon, and Trevor’s lovely family.
Then to the Starlight Theatre where Butch and Rory Hancock were on the big stage. The place was packed- standing room only- but Sharron saved me a seat up front.
It was a great show. The sound was superb, and I could hear and understand every syllable Butch sang. Continue reading “Butch and Rory Hancock at the Starlight Theatre- 11/28/13”
Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Monday – Nov 25 – Burger Night with Dr. Fun
Tuesday – Nov 26 – Uh Clem
Wednesday – Nov 27 – The Whitmores
Thursday – Nov 28 – Trevor Reichman 5:00
Butch & Rory Hancock 8:00
Friday – Nov 29 – Jason Blum
Saturday – Nov 30 – Brewski Sal Mineo, Trevor Hickle, Pat O’Bryan
Sunday – Dec 1 – Red Racer String Band – Brunch
Monday – Dec 2 – Burger Night with Dustin Hamman
Tuesday – Dec 3 – Uh Clem
Wednesday – Dec 4 – The Whitmores
HIGH SIERRA/ELDORADO INN
SATURDAY~ DR FUN 7pm
SUNDAY ~ Hangover Jam
La Kiva
Friday – 11/29 – The Rocky Top Alien Breeding Experiment
Most of this is “cut and pasted” from the Terlingua Moon.
This week at the Starlight:
Tuesday – Nov 12 – Uh Clem
Wednesday – Nov 13 – Tim Relleva
Thursday – Nov 14 – Trevor Reichman
Friday – Nov 15 – Hillie Bills
Saturday – Nov 16 – The VorTexans
Sunday – Nov 17 – Brunch with Jeff Gavin
Monday – Nov 18 – Burger Night with Ramsay Millwood
Tuesday – Nov 19 – Uh Clem
Wednesday – Nov 20 – The Whitmores
This week at the High Sierra:
Friday ~ George Goss and The Showgoats ~ 7pm
Saturday~ Dr. Fun ~ 7pm
Farmer’s Market every Sat. 10-2 pm in the Ghostown Community Garden
Sat. Nov. 16th at noon “Composting with a Pro”
Master Composter Carol will be on hand discussing how to build soil and reduce the amount of trash that goes into the landfill,
the third in the monthly series of workshops sponsored by the Garden
Patti Manning from Sul Ross will have native plants for sale this Saturday at the farmers market
Enjoy Music with Jeffro Greasewood
A BIG Garden THANK YOU to all that came out on Sunday for the workday
We raise the wall next Sunday, Nov. 17th at 9 am
On the menu for lunch: Chard Lasagna with Summer Squash and as always Cold Beer
The catchment tanks are FULL and Overflowing!!
Come See What’s Growing!
THINK COMMUNITY—BUY LOCAL
The book signing for Carlton Leatherwood’s Big Bend People is Saturday, 4 pm, at Espresso y Poco Mas. “It is especially a party for all those in the book,” Carl said. Likely participants in the program are Anna Oakley, Jim Keaveny, Carmen Ganser, Nancy Faubion, Voni Glaves, two very special guests, a dog named Tubo, and a goat named Cisco Kid. Noemi Aviles, manager of Poco Mas, will serve cake and other refreshments. As for the book, an anonymous comment is “I have learned things I didn’t know about people that I have known forever.” And river guide John Parker said, “Every fresh chapter Carl writes is as unique as the people he interviewed.”
Second Third Saturday Flea Market If the parking lot isn’t like chocolate pudding. If it isn’t cold and windy. If it isn’t raining. See ya at the Flea Market at El Centro/H2O 2 Go ?
Looking to connect? Check out “Our Terlingua,” “Terlingua” and “West Texas-Big Bend-Community” on Facebook. Need an errand in Alpine? Check out “Alpine Run.” Want to carpool or need a ride? Check out “Big Bend Rideshare.” Have something to give away, trade or sell? Need or know of work or housing? Check out “Terlingua Exchange” on Facebook and Yahoo. There is also a free box at Delia’s Terlingua Store. Please consider donating at that location to help others in our community. The phone number there is 371-2487.
The motion picture Wasteland will be in the area shooting for the next several weeks. On November 20th and 21st, the crew will be shooting scenes at the Perry Mansion which will involve a gun fight. Though the shots may sound real they are in fact known as squibs and are blanks. There is no reason to become alarmed or return fire. It’s all just a bunch of show business make believe.
Texas’ best Americana music – live and local!
Monday – Nov 4 –
Starlight – Burger Night with Laird Considine
Tuesday – Nov 5 –
Starlight – Clem
Wednesday – Nov 6 –
Starlight – The Whitmores
High Sierra – 6 pm~ GENE GRIFFIN and the SONG WRITERS CIRCLE with Austins Finest- Ben Ballinger, Cory Reinsisch , Greg Loftus
La Kiva – Open Mic
Friday – Nov 8 –
Starlight – Gary Gorence
Saturday – Nov 9 –
Starlight – Loves It
High Sierra – DR FUN 7 pm on the patio
Sunday – Nov 10 –
Starlight – Brunch with Hank Woji
High Sierra- Lone Star Cans $1.25 while they last during the Hangover jam – come and play with your friends @ 2pm till ?
Monday – Nov 11 –
Starlight – Burger Night with Trevor Hickle & Joe Sirotnik
Tuesday – Nov 12 –
Starlight – Clem
Wednesday – Nov 13 –
Starlight – Tim Relleva
La Kiva – Open Mic
Tuesday – Oct 29 – Clem
Wednesday – Oct 30 – Tim Relleva
Friday – Nov 1 – Trevor Reichman
Saturday – Nov 2 – Halloween Dance Party with DJ Archmang
Sunday – Nov 3 – Brunch with The Whitmores 11am – 2pm
Sunday – Nov 3 – Moonfly 7pm – 9pm
Monday – Nov 4 – Burger Night with Laird Considine
Tuesday – Nov 5 – Clem
Wednesday – Nov 6 The Whitmores
The High Sierra Bar and Grill
Monday -Thursday any musician that wants to come play during business hours can play for a meal and drink.
Friday – Nov 1 ~ Larid Considine and Friends – 7pm
Saturday – Nov 2 ~ Dr. Fun
Sunday – Nov 3 – Hangover Jam. Open mic and jam session. Last week we had Jason Blum Trevor Reichman, and special guest, Alejandro Escovedo. (You never know who will show up.)
Thursday – Oct 31 – Big Hallowe’en Show with The Vortexans.
Venues and Musicians – send me your info or add as a comment here, and I’ll make sure it gets online.
The BIG news this week is that Alejandro Escovedo is bringing his band to the Amphitheatre at the Lajitas Golf Resort this Saturday night, Oct. 26. Of course, this being Terlingua, there’s great live music happening pretty much every night.
For the 19th year in a row, Al Barlow is hosting the Terlingua Music Bash – a gathering of singer/songwriters and music lovers from all over the world.
Check the previous post for dates and times – there’s something going on every day.
