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1st Saturday at the Old Chicken Farm, August 2011 (Spotlight photo/ Bob Simpson)
September 1st
September 7th
Art Thursdays – San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (2pm – 6pm) Art Activities for children and their families in the Education Studio, 1 Love Street. FMI: 325-653-3333
ASU Ram Jam (9am) At the LeGrand Center, 1620 University Ave. Tailgate begins at 9:00 am and other activities at 11:30 am. Food, beverages, entertainment, etc. FMI call Sande Harrison at 325-942-2122
Piano Bar Sing-Along - Participate in a "Ewe" nique date night - to Cindy Jor- Update on the Aggie Corps (11:45am dan's "Santa Rita Boogie" at Miss – 1:15pm) – Zentner’s Daughter, BrigaHattie’s. FMI: 325-942-6757 dier General Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. ’79, Commandant of the Corp of Cadets at Texas A&M University will be our very September 2nd special Guest Speaker at The San AnTrue Blue ASU - San Angelo communi- gelo Aggie Club's September 7 lunchty members wear ASU blue on Fridays - eon meeting. and also during ASU events. Fort Concho Speaker Series – Lunch Downtown Movie Night – Pure Coun- time talks on area heritage topics. No charge; bring a lunch and drinks are try – 35 East Twohig St. provided or sack. The Ozona-Barnhart Trap Company by John Vaughn, Local rd September 3 Historian lunches can be ordered a few days in advance by calling 325-657Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am 4441. – 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh produce. 609 S. Oakes St. Working Women’s Wednesday (3pm Longhorn Tour (10am) – San Angelo – 8pm) – Blaine’s Pub - Drink specials, State Park free food, cash prizes for the ladies! 1st Saturdays at the Chicken Farm (9am – 5pm) 1st Saturday of each month is held on the 1st Saturday, generally somewhere between the 1st and the 7th. It is a special treat for all who attend and is our way of Sharing the Art Spirit with San Angelo, Texas.
September 6th Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am – 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh produce. 609 S. Oakes St.
Know Your Worth (6:30 pm – 8pm) The Royal Neighbors Foundation is hosting a financial workshop for the women of San Angelo. "Ready, Willing and Able: making positive financial change" at the Stephens Central Branch of the Tom Green County Library, 33 W. Beauregard. During this workshop, women will learn to make better financial decisions, eliminate debt, and begin a program of sound money management. Admission is $15 Seating is limited. Registration begins at 6:00 pm.
Symposium: Progressive Women Artists of Texas (1:30pm - 4pm) - A distinguished panel of curators, museum directors and critics will discuss the work of Zanne Hochberg and other women who have played a significant role in the cutting edge art of Texas. Free and open to the public. At Eldon Black Recital Hall, Carr Education, Fine Arts Building, Angelo State University.
Opening Reception Exhibition – San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (5:30pm – 8pm) Opening reception for two exhibits; refreshments served; music by the th Kevin Brown Trio; Free and open to the September 9 Public. Zanne Hochbert - The Art of Our True Blue ASU - San Angelo communi- Time & Gifts That Last Forever - Selecty members wear ASU blue on Fridays - tions from the Museum's Collection and also during ASU events.
Anything Goes – Almost Art Show The San Angelo Art Club invites the public to visit the Kendall Gallery, 119 W. 1st Street, for the "Anything Goes Almost" Art Show. The opening Artists and Awards Reception is scheduled on Friday, September 9 from 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. The art exhibits will be on display Saturday September 10 through Saturday, October 1st. The show is open to area wide artists and accepts September 8th all types of media. Awards include best Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am art in variety of categories and Sponsor – 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh and Judges awards. produce. 609 S. Oakes St. Goodfellow Friendship Golf TournaArt Thursdays – San Angelo Museum ment - 8:00 am start at Quicksand Golf of Fine Arts (2pm – 6pm) Art Activities Course for children and their families in the Education Studio, 1 Love Street. FMI: Coin Show of the Concho Valley - At La Quinta Inn Conference Center 325-653-3333 2307 Loop 306 at Knickerbocker Friday Piano Bar Sing-Along - Participate in 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am a "Ewe" nique date night - Cindy Jor- 6:00 pm Free admission - Bring your dan at Miss Hattie’s FMI: 325-942-6757 rare coins for free appraisal.
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Adult Bird Adventures (9am) – San Angelo State Park Coin Show of the Concho Valley - At La Quinta Inn Conference Center 2307 Loop 306 at Knickerbocker Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 6:00 pm Free admission - Bring your rare coins for free appraisal. Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Kendall Gallery, See listing on September 9th for more information. Family Day at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (10am – 3pm) - Families can participate in hands-on art activities, sample new foods, listen to the music of a different culture and tour current exhibits for FREE. Old Town Second Saturday (10am – 4pm) - Every Second Saturday in historic district on the 500 block of Orient
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Water Color Paintings by John Norman
1st Saturday at the Old Chicken Farm, August 2011 (Spotlight photos/ Bob Simpson)
Street (Old Town) artist designers, craft vendors and more will be showcasing and selling their goods. This outdoor boutique style marketplace offers shoppers a variety of original and unique handmade items, home-baked goods, fresh flowers, etc.)
Working Women’s Wednesday (3pm – 8pm) – Blaine’s Pub - Drink specials, free food, cash prizes for the ladies!
September Slide - At the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena, 200 West 43rd Street, this reining horse competition includes Texas-wide competitors Miles Cotton Fest in Miles, TX. Food for thousands of dollars in cash & prizand live music all day long in downtown es. Miles. Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am Kendall Gallery, See listing on Septem– 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh ber 9th for more information. produce. 609 S. Oakes St.
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters 5k Run (7:30am – 12pm) Commemorating 9/11, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of San Angelo, in coordination with the San Angelo Road Lizards, are hosting a 5k run on Sept 11, 2011.
September 15th Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am – 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh produce. 609 S. Oakes St.
September Slide - At the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena, 200 West 43rd Street, this reining horse competition includes Texas-wide competitors Disney LIVE! Three Classic Fairy for thousands of dollars in cash & prizTales (2:30 – 4:30) Prepare to step into es. a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do Anything Goes – Almost Art Show come true in Disney LIVE! presents Kendall Gallery, See listing on SeptemThree Classic Fairy Tales. ber 9th for more information. Anything Goes – Almost Art Show - Art Thursdays – San Angelo Museum Kendall Gallery, See listing on Septem- of Fine Arts (2pm – 6pm) Art activities ber 9th for more information. for children and their families in the Education Studio.
September 13th
Art Walk (5pm - 9pm) Features a varieConcho Valley Farmers Market (7am ty of galleries and art exhibits, restau– 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh rants, merchants, museums, library exhibits, etc produce. 609 S. Oakes St. Anything Goes – Almost Art Show - Piano Bar Sing-Along - Participate in a Kendall Gallery, See listing on Septem- "Ewe" nique date night - come sing and dance to Cindy Jordan's "Santa Rita ber 9th for more information. Boogie" at Miss Hattie’s. FMI: 325-942The Civil War Comes To Texas - Part 6757 of the Civil War 150th Anniversary Lec- September 16th ture Series - at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark 602 S. Oakes, Com- September Slide - At the 1st Commumissary Building. Free event. nity Credit Union Spur Arena, 200 West 43rd Street, this reining horse competition includes Texas-wide competitors September 14th for thousands of dollars in cash & prizFort Concho Speaker Series - es. Lunchtime talks on area heritage topics. No charge; bring a lunch and drinks are Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Gallery, See listing on Septemprovided or sack. Archaeology in the Kendall th Concho Valley by C.A. Maedgen, Con- ber 9 for more information. cho Valley Archaeological Society Continued on Page 5.
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Lord Baden Powell, a British General during the Second Boer War in South Africa has become the unlikely godfather to the modern day Boy Scouts. His books on military strategy and scouting techniques in the military took hold in the minds of young British boys and taking notice, he sat out to write “Scouting for Boys.” From that book a revolutionary concept grew: to teach our children to become self-sufficient leaders and citizens through a youth scouting program. He called it simply, “scouting.” In 1909 WD Boyce, a wealthy American entrepreneur and explorer found himself in the dense fogs of London on his way to an expedition in Africa. What has become almost legend at this point, the story goes that Boyce, finding it difficult to negotiate the streets of London in the fog, became lost and a young boy appeared out of the fog and offered assistance. The boy made his way to Boyce’s destination with such acuity that it impressed Boyce who offered the boy some sum of money. The boy declined saying, “I cannot accept your money for doing what I am obliged to sir. I am a scout.” The young boy then ran off into the fog. A short time later, WD Boyce encountered Powell’s book, “Scouting for Boys,” and was so impressed that he decided to take scouting to America. The Boy Scouts of America started in 1910, and it spread rapidly. By 1911 a troop was established west of the Mississippi. This first fateful troop, aptly named troop 1 started right here in San Angelo Texas, under what is now called the Concho Valley Council . The CVC now serves 23.5 counties of scouts from the border to the hill country. So what exactly does this historic organization do? Senior District Executive of the CVC, Geoffery Parker gave some insight into this question. He said, “To be a complete citizen, you
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have to have respect and deference to things that are bigger than you…to your communities, neighborhoods, to the nation, to the whole world.” He went on to say, “We have a fun program. We teach youth values as a part of a way to engender familial and community relationships that propel them forward for the rest of their lives.” Turns out, Geoffrey is right. Statistically one out of every four kids that join Boy Scouts find their lifelong vocation through the program. These kids are out there helping the community through scads of volunteer work; food drives, Veterans Day Parade, they partner with the Boys and Girls Club, the local Clay Bird Shoot, relay for life, Sonrisas, and the roping fiesta clean up, among many others. They also go on monthly camp outs, take trips to Washington D.C., do summer camps at camp Sol Mayer near Menard, go to the National Jamboree near Virginia, and in 2012 they are going to Ireland to hook up with their version of Boy Scouts called Rover Bands. But the Boy Scouts need volunteers, parents who will help lead troops. Butch Simpson has volunteered as a scout leader for 25 years and taken groups to the national Jamboree and D.C. four times. He’s won numerous rewards in recognition for his volunteer service and taught thousands of boys how to be leaders, citizens, and self-sufficient young men. For all the accolades Butch only responds in his down home southern drawl, “Well, you know I don’t care much if they give me a reward. Every one of them (boy scouts) becomes your own in a way. That’s the real reward.” Through month of September there will be opportunities to sign up for Boy Scouts at the elementary schools around town. You can log on to www.cvcbsa.org to find more information. By Grant Ingraham
True Blue ASU - San Angelo communi- Celebrating 37 years - Texas handcraftty members wear ASU blue on Fridays - ed items - At the Wells Fargo Pavilion at and also during ASU events. the San Angelo Fairgrounds - FREE ADMISSION Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, noon-4:00 pm. September 17th
scramble at Quicksand Golf Course. Proceeds from this event will assist in funding support to local charities and community-related events throughout San Angelo.
Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am Play It Again Concert (2pm) West Texas Jazz Orchestra led by Jim Bode – 12pm) 609 S. Oakes St. Jazz, big band and dance tunes at the September Slide - At the 1st Communi- San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 ty Credit Union Spur Arena, 200 West Love Street. $10 general public, $8 43rd Street, this reining horse competi- members, $5 students/seniors/military tion includes Texas-wide competitors f or thousands of dollars in cash & prizes. September 20th
September 24th
Anything Goes – Almost Art Show - Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am Kendall Gallery – 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh produce. 609 S. Oakes St. Greater San Angelo Crafts Guild Celebrating 37 years - Texas handcraft- Anything Goes – Almost Art Show ed items - At the Wells Fargo Pavilion at Kendall Gallery, See listing on Septemthe San Angelo Fairgrounds - FREE ber 9th for more information. ADMISSION Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, noon-4:00 pm. September 21st Wooly Bully Festival (7pm) Featuring Mutton Bustin' and Stick Horse Rodeo and more for the kids. At the Downtown Stockee Yards (across from the Old Western Mattress Building)
Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Kendall Gallery
September 29th
Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am – 12pm) 609 S. Oakes St. – 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh Anything Goes – Almost Art Show - produce. 609 S. Oakes St. Kendall Gallery, See listing on SeptemAnything Goes – Almost Art Show ber 9th for more information. Kendall Gallery, See listing on SeptemNational Museum Day - Highlighting ber 9th for more information. the contributions of the nation's cultural institutions, Fort Concho National His- Art Thursdays – San Angelo Museum toric Landmark will mark National Muse- of Fine Arts (2pm – 6pm) Art Activities um Day with free admission, a Vintage for children and their families in the EdBase Ball match (9:00am) and Cavalry ucation Studio. programs (10:00). In addition to Fort Concho. The San Angelo Museum of Piano Bar Sing-A-Long (6pm – Fine Arts, the San Angelo Nature Cen- 8:30pm) Participate in a "Ewe" nique ter, and the Railway Museum of San date night - come sing and dance to Angelo will also celebrate. Cindy Jordan's "Santa Rita Boogie".
Pink Out Disc Gold Tournament - Golf Tournament to take place at following courses: Picnic Bend, Bentwood, and South Concho. All proceeds from tournament will be donated to the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health (LWBIWH) and will stay local to provide Working Women’s Wednesday (3pm education and mammograms to the – 8pm) – Blaine’s Pub - Drink specials, uninsured and underinsured women of the Concho Valley. free food, cash prizes for the ladies! Fort Concho Speaker Series Lunchtime talks on area heritage topics. No charge; bring a lunch and drinks are provided or sack. The Postbellum Navy by Bob Broene, Local Historian
September 22nd
Fort Concho Speaker Series Lunchtime talks on area heritage topics. No charge; bring a lunch and drinks are provided or sack. Fairs and Horse Races in the Concho Valley by Larry Riemenschneider, Local Historian
September 30th
September 25th
Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am Pink Out Disc Gold Tournament - Golf – 12pm) Local farmers sell their fresh Tournament to take place at following courses: Picnic Bend, Bentwood, and produce. 609 S. Oakes St. AAF Mini Golf @ Preston’s Play Yard South Concho. Spotlight photo/ Kanji Adams Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Kendall Gallery, See listing on Septem- Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Kendall Gallery ber 9th for more information. Kendall Gallery AAF Mini Golf @ Preston’s Play Yard Spotlight photo/ Kanji Adams
September 18th
Art Thursdays – San Angelo Museum September 27th of Fine Arts (2pm – 6pm) Art Activities for children and their families in the Ed- Anything Goes – Almost Art Show ucation Studio. Kendall Gallery
September Slide - At the 1st Communird ty Credit Union Spur Arena, 200 West September 23 43rd Street, this reining horse competition includes Texas wide competitors for Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Kendall Gallery, See listing on Septemthousands of dollars in cash & prizes. ber 9th for more information. Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Annual Bulldog Association Golf Kendall Gallery, Tournament - The Bulldog Association Greater San Angelo Crafts Guild - of San Angelo will host a 4-person
Concho Valley Farmers Market (7am – 12pm) 609 S. Oakes St.
September 28th Anything Goes – Almost Art Show Kendall Gallery, See listing on September 9th for more information.
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A Classic Rendezvous - The San Angelo Civic Ballet and Mayfield Paper Company present "A Classic Rendezvous" choreographed by Meghann Bridgeman and Gina Patterson. This event takes place at Angelo Civic Theatre, 1936 Sherwood Way. Guest dancers from Voice Dance Company will also be included. A Pinkie's Wine & Champagne Bar starts at 6:30 pm followed by the presentation at 8:00 pm Tickets: $30 reserved seating & $50 reserved seating and admission to Pinkie's Wine Bar.
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Shopping with Whitney San Angelo has always been one of my favorite places to visit and shop, and even now that I reside here the desire to shop at the boutiques has yet to disappear. Downtown San Angelo is a place I can always count on finding something I absolutely love. Concho Street offers several unique boutiques with an array of options ranging from stores that have something for everyone or a sassy, unique place that fits that certain someone. Personally, I go for the sassy unique places. Fashion is a way of selfexpression so why limit yourself to the chain stores, malls, or one stop shops, when you live in a town full of fun, creative, adventurous places. If you enjoy funky, fun clothes that may be a bit out of the ordinary, then I have the perfect place for you! J. Wilde’s is located in the historic downtown area on Concho Street. J. Wilde’s is sure to stand out to anyone downtown since outside of the
store decorations include retro, funky items and the bright pink lettering on the sign stands out all on its own. The first thing you will notice is the retro gas pump located in front of the store, while this is likely to stand out anywhere, it is painted to match the rest of the J. Wilde’s décor including the front end of
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an old van that sits outside the door. When you walk in the door of J. Wilde’s take a second to take it all in! There are shoes lining the walls ranging from heels to boots to flats, then as you continue in you will see tons of clothes, jeans, tops, dresses and anything else you can imagine all around you! Continuing through the store you will find a ton of retrotiques and a wonderful fabric collection! One of the best things about J. Wilde’s is they have a splash of everything. J. Wilde’s is sure to have the outfit you’ve been looking for or a gift for that hard to buy for friend. The clothes, fabrics and home décor items are top quality and well worth the money spent. The staff is friendly and willing to help to you find exactly what you need! J. Wilde’s offers a shopping experience you won’t soon forget, just be sure to let the gypsy soul and hippie deep within out to fully enjoy the experience!
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cool ride that cuts down on travel time. They can carry their boards to class and not have to worry about chaining them up.
Surfing West Texas
VOLLEYBALL 9/8/2011, Tarleton State 7:00P.M. @ San Angelo 9/9/2011, Texas A&M International 12:00P.M. @ San Angelo 9/9/2011, St. Edward’s 6:00P.M. @ San Angelo 9/10/2011, Texas Permian Basin 12:00P.M. @ San Angelo 9/10/2011, Edinboro 6:00P.M. @ San Angelo 9/13/2011, Texas A&M Kingsville 7:00P.M. @ San Angelo 9/22/2011, Eastern New Mexico 7:00P.M. @ San Angelo
If you see an extremely big skate board and you think that it looks like a surf board, well it kind of is. Skateboarding has many different faces. All facets originate from surfers in Hawaii trying to mimic the action of waves by attaching roller skate wheels to surf boards. Today, West Texans are doing the same. Long boarding has grown into sub culture that craves the g-forces and adrenaline boosts that accompany surfing. The only down fall is that pavement is a lot harder than water. Long boards generally are 37 inches to 46 inches compared to a typical board that is only 31 inches. Typically an average skateboard does not provide a feasible means of travel. Urethane wheels have revolutionized skateboarding. The pain of abrupt stops from rocks and cracks is in the past. Smooth, fluent rides are the result of bigger and softer wheels that glide over the pavement with ease. Angelo State students are finding that walking from one side of campus to the other is a pain (we all know the parking is a headache.) Long boards provide a
9/24/2011, West Texas A&M 2:00P.M. @ San Angelo
Santa Rita Native Will Tallmon just wanted a simple means of travel that would give him a little cardio too. “You know when you see a dog hanging his head out the window? You know he is happy for some reason and that’s the way I feel on a long board...” Will Tallmon. There is definitely a freedom that you feel while coasting on a long board that is different from all others. You don't have pedals attached to a gear. You are not sitting down. You are cruising at moderate rates of speed by just pushing with your feet. If you plan your trip right, you can bomb (ride down) some hills on your journey. Bombing hills is the tricky part of long boarding. The development of inverted king pin trucks help control their steering ability. Drop deck technology have allowed skaters to lower their center of gravity. If you YouTube this stuff, you will see crazy people taking 90 degree turns at speeds around 45 mph. They power slide through the corners to control their speed. Special gloves that have plastic on the fingers allows the rider to put their hands down during a turn to maintain stability. Locally the KOA camp ground hill provides the best terrain for this type of sliding. Santa Rita is a popular area to long board because of its peaceful scenery and gently sloping hills for the average folk. Rules of long boardingLoose trucks equals problems. Speed wobbles will put you on the pavement quick! Watch traffic! Grass yards are softer than pavement any day! Bail there if the ride gets too intense. Don't be scared, but don't be stupid.
FMI, full schedule visit www.angelosports.com Contributed photo by Trey Boatright
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1820 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, TX 76904 325-944-2172
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL DATE
TEAM
TIME
Central vs. El Paso Franklin Lake View vs. Ft. Stockton September 2nd Wall vs. Merkel Grape Creek vs. Brady
7:00PM (H) 7:30PM (A) 7:30PM (H) 7:30PM (H)
Central vs. Abilene Cooper Lake View vs. Amarillo Caprock September 9th Wall vs. San Saba Grape Creek vs. Junction
7:30PM (A) 7:30PM (H) 7:30PM (A) 7:30PM (H)
Central vs. Odessa High Lake View vs. Midland Greenwood September 16th Wall vs. Ballinger Grape Creek vs. Goldthwaite
7:30PM (A) 7:30PM (H) 7:30PM (H) 7:30PM (H)
Central vs. Midland High Lake View vs. Lampasas September 23rd Wall vs. Crane Grape Creek vs. Alpine
7:30PM (H) 7:30PM (A) 7:30PM (A) 7:30PM (A)
Central Lake View September 30th Wall vs. Alpine Grape Creek vs. Colorado City
OPEN OPEN 7:30PM (H) 7:30PM (H)
CopyrightŠ Angelo State University
September 3rd
ASU vs. Western State
2:00PM (A)
September 10th
ASU vs. Chadron State
1:00PM (A)
September 17th
ASU vs. Central Oklahoma
2:00PM (H)
September 24th
ASU vs. Abilene Christian
6:00PM (A)
2011 Regular Season September 11th
NY Jets
7:20PM
September 18th
San Francisco 49ers
3:05PM
September 26th
Washington Redskins
7:30PM
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David Kearney, known to the world as Guitar Shorty, is a native of Houston, Texas now residing in Austin. He’s credited as the guitarist most responsible for influencing such guitar greats as Buddy Guy and Jimi Hendrix. Also known for his crazy onstage antics such as standing on his head while playing guitar, the 72year-old blues guitarist will be celebrating his birthday in San Angelo at Sealy Flats on September 7th and 9th. As a child, he quickly learned how to play the guitar and by the time he was in high school, he was a regular night
recording of “Old Man River” as Charles himself had a cold at the time of recording. “When he recorded that song, he just went around time musician playing with the the notes on the high parts. Walter Johnson Band. But that right there, playing with Ray was the highlight By the age of 16, and straight of my career”, says Shorty. out of high school, Shorty was already on the road playing One year later, he cut his with Ray Charles. One night, first single for Cobra RecShorty was down with a cold ords under the direction of and for Mr. Charles, he would blues’ greatest and most always go out on stage and apprehensive songwriter, open with a song. “Ray Willie Dixon in 1957. wouldn’t have it”, says Shorty. He continues, “I told him that I He later moved to New Orhad a cold and I couldn’t hit leans and fronted his own the high parts and he told me band at the legendary Dewto go out there and sing drop Inn. He then started around them. So that’s what I sharing the stage with T-Bone did”. By that move, it inspired Walker, Guitar Slim, Big Joe Ray Charles to do the same Turner, and Little Richard. By thing on his famous studio the time he was 19, he was offered a job to work with the legendary Sam Cooke. Shorty took the job and moved to the West Coast. Living and working in Los Angeles and Canada, he met his wife Marcia Hendrix in 1961. Marcia’s brother happened to be the guitar God Jimi Hendrix. Shorty remembers first meeting his brother in-law; “Well, she (Marcia) told me, and we were in Seattle at the time and Jimi had been over in England and her family went to pick him up at the airport and I had no idea it was him just yet. So he finally gets to the house and everyone’s hugging him and she says to him (Jimi), “Hey, get over here and meet my old man”; and we just looked at each other and I recognized him and he recognized me. And I’ll never forget it; he came and put his arm around me and he says to his sister that he used to watch me play and pick up on what I was doing by watching me play”. Shorty and Jimi became very close and stayed best friends until Hendrix’s untimely death in 1970.
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By 1971, he moved back to Los Angeles to record and play as much as he could. Highs and lows followed him on even to making an appearance on the Gong Show where he sang, “They call me Guitar Shorty” while playing guitar and being balanced on his head. By the mid 1990’s, Shorty’s music and loyalty was becoming more and more recognized by the blues communities and wondering as to why they’d forgotten or even knew who he was. It was by that time that Shorty had developed and matured as a well refined blues artist with a story to tell. Guitar Shorty was eventually signed to Alligator Records in 2008 and garnered much attention and praise by Texas Monthly magazine with his 2010 album, Bare Knuckles. Shorty still tours consistently to date and makes it a point to let the ladies know he’s in a town near you! You can catch Guitar Shorty on September 7th at Sealy Flats. We will see you there! By Bob Simpson
Thursday, September 1st
Thursday, September 15th
Jesse Ramirez – In Vito Veritas Spam’s Jam featuring Whistlestix
Jesse Ramirez – In Vito Veritas Two Tons of Steel – House of FiFi Dubois Spam’s Jam featuring Whistlestix J.B. & the Moonshine Band – Midnight Rodeo
Friday, September 2nd Damn Torpedoes (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute) – FiFi DuBois Mo Robson – Blaine’s Pub Mariachis Angeles Dorados – Mejor Que Nada Karl Morgan – Sealy Flats Texas Tradition – Stage Coach Adam Hood & Brian Keane – Midnight Rodeo
Friday, September 16th Tha Shizz – House of FiFi Dubois Zac Harmon – Sealy Flats Clever Blue – Penny Pub & Grill Shutdown Town – Blaine’s Pub
Saturday, September 3rd
Saturday, September 17th
Brushfire – House of FiFi DuBois Rhino Bucket, Shotgun Rebels, Falling Ashes – The Deadhorse Thieves of Sunrise – Blaine’s Pub Clever Blue – The Wall
Shutdown Town – House of FiFi Dubois Gary Kyle – Blaine’s Pub Hard Tymes – Stage Coach Saloon Sivas Addiction & Powderburn – The Deadhorse
Wednesday, September 7th
Thursday, September 22nd
Oscar Ornelas Blues Band – Sealy Flats Susan Gibson – House of FiFi Dubois Guitar Shorty (Birthday Bash) – Sealy Flats
Jesse Ramirez – In Vito Veritas Spam’s Jam featuring Whistlestix Turnpike Troubadours – Blaine’s Pub Kyle Park – Midnight Rodeo
Thursday, September 8th Jesse Ramirez – In Vito Veritas Drew Kennedy – Blaine’s Pub Live Music in the Courtyard Series at the Chicken Farm Art Center Spam’s Jam featuring Whistlestix Wade Bowen – Midnight Rodeo
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Friday, September 23rd Jaron Bell – Blaine’s Pub Tablespoon – House of FiFi Dubois Spoonfed Tribe – The Deadhorse
Saturday, September 24th The Rankin Twins – Blaine’s Pub Swamp Sauce – House of FiFi Dubois T. Gozney Thorton and the Old Hat Band – Stage Coach Saloon Falsidle & Manic Bloom – Penny Pub & Grill Blues Boy Willie – Sealy Flats Brice & the Bad Decisions – Party Ranch Los Lonely Boys – Foster Communications Coliseum
Guitar Shorty (Birthday Bash) – Sealy Flats Tejas Brothers – Blaine’s Pub Dustin Perkins Band – Party Ranch Gunslinger, CrashKill Six – The Deadhorse Robby White & Tejas Gringos – House of FiFi Dubois
Saturday, September 10th Robby White & Tejas Gringos – Blaine’s Pub Blue Cats – House of FiFi Dubois Aaron Watson, Granger Smith, Gary P. Nunn – Miles Cotton Fest Scary Mondelos, the Swinging Dicks, Noise in Action – The Deadhorse Candy Kane – Sealy Flats
Tuesday, September 27th
Tuesday, September 13th
Thursday, September 29th
Acoustic Corner – The Deadhorse Ana Popovic – Sealy Flats
Wednesday, September 14th Eric Tessmer – Penny Pub & Grill Oscar Ornelas Blues Band – Sealy Flats
John Nemeth – Sealy Flats
Wednesday, September 28th Andrea Marie and the Magnolia Band – Sealy Flats Jesse Ramirez – In Vito Veritas Spam’s Jam featuring Whistlestix William Clark Green (Acoustic Show) – Blaine’s Pub
Thursday, September 30th Darren Hoff and the Hard Times – Blaine’s Pub
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BLAINE’S
FAST EDDIES
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West Texas Star – San Angelo’s “Idol”
The first-place winner will be awarded $1,000, second place will receive $750, and the thirdHave you ever thought that you place winner will get $500, Johncould be on American Idol or son said. Americas Got Talent? Now you A diverse group of people are can have a similar experience expected to compete again this right here in your own backyard. year. Ages range anywhere West Texas Broadcasting will hold its second annual West Texas Star karaoke contest this month.
from 18 to 60 from all walks of life. All genres of music will be represented as well. There will be something for everyone.
J.J. Johnson, an account executive at West Texas Broadcasting, is the mastermind behind the singing contest.
Johnson says he expects over a hundred contestants will compete in this year’s contest. “It’s a tough competition,” Johnson said. “People will be amazed at the number of really great singers there are in West Texas.”
“This is my baby. It’s an idea that I came up with about three years ago,” Johnson said. “It’s great for the community and gives the karaoke singers some- A small part of the judges’ decithing to look forward to every sion will be votes via text sponyear.” sored by West Central Wireless/ The competition begins its five- Right Wireless this year. After week run on Thursday, Septem- the last performer of the round ber 29th at 8 p.m. at Woofers and finishes, lines will be open for 15 Tweeters. Four finalists from -20 minutes. Smart phones enaeach round will be chosen, and ble judges to keep track of votes qualifying rounds at The Wall, – one per person, Johnson said. The Stagecoach Saloon, Woofers and Tweeters will be followed by the finale at The Stagecoach Saloon.
The karaoke contest allows West Texas Broadcasting and its stations to reach out to the community.
Registration will start September 15th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at West Texas Broadcasting, 1301 S. Abe St and continues through the fourth round. Entry forms can also be picked up at all venues that are hosting the event.
“We want to touch base with the public at as many events as we can. We aren’t just a voice on the radio in the car. We are connecting the community and outlying areas with news and information that are vital to their lives,” Johnson said.
There are no entry fees this For more information please call year, and if a singer doesn’t suc- WTB at 325-655-7161. ceed in one round, they can sign up for the next to stay in the By Stephanie Cumberledge competition.
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Historic Theatre Brings Entertaining Production
San Angelo is a town with a lot of history, but some of it citizens may not realize, the Angelo Civic Theatre began its root in 1885 when the Fort Concho officer’s wives club wanted to raise funds for a town clock. The Angelo Civic Theatre is the oldest theatre in Texas. ACT provides the San Angelo community with an array of entertainment ranging from children events to adult comedy productions. Angelo Civic Theatre prides itself in providing the youth of the Concho Valley with an opportunity to become involved in theatrical productions. ACT recently hired a full time youth director to allow the theatre to provide year round youth education. ACT will also be offering free auditions for any and every kid interested in November to be a cast member in Dr. Dolittle. The top 30 children from the auditions will be cast and directed for the kid’s only show to premiere in February.
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ACT also offers a great sense of entertainment for the Concho Valley. Audiences will be blown away by ACT’s current production, Cabaret. Cabaret provides the audience with a glimpse of history, as it is set in the late 1920’s during World War I. Cabaret will allow the audience to explore their emotions as it is filled with laughter but may also bring tears. The show is sure to entertain all those attending, and won’t disappoint anyone for a date night or girl’s night out. Cabaret shows citizens escaping from reality in the late 1920s. Hitler was taking power, racism was becoming a large issue and a world war was out breaking, so the outside world was depressing. Cabaret brought beautiful women to the forefront and set out from entertainment to take away the upsetting outside world. Cabaret explores racial issues including the battle between the Germans and the Jews, showing why interracial friendships and relationships were likely to fail in the 1920s. Cabaret is an adult show, so it would be best to leave the kids at home and enjoy the night out with a lot of laughter and perhaps a few tears as history is laid out before you. Cabaret will be presented September 9 -24. The Angelo Civic Theatre provides a variety of productions throughout the year including a Christmas production. ACT also provides memberships for those individuals interested. For more information on upcoming shows, memberships, and ticket information call the box office at (325)949-4400.
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When you get two super cute twins together, chances are you’ll stop to see just what they’ll do. But when you get those same twins together to play music, you’ll be amazed and in awe.
always has and that never changes”. She continues, “Sometimes I’m the one with the cowboy boots and April wears the heels. For me, not as much but I think I like the height!” -- Height, regardless if it’s a factor at all, both stand at five feet, two inches.
Amy and April Rankin, the Rankin Twins from Austin, Texas are on the rise in the Texas music scene. You may not be able to tell them apart but you can certainly differentiate their sound from the rest of the Texas country foregoers. Projecting their gleaming Everly/ Louvin Brothers style harmonies, you’d think Nashville was calling (and they more than likely will be). With the release of their new EP, Silver Lining, the Rankin Twins have found just that through tragedy and triumph.
Currently at number 49 on the Texas music charts, the duo’s latest single, “You Can’t Have It All”, is being played on Texas Country radio all across the state. In support of the new EP, the Rankin Twins have been on their self-promoted radio tour winning fans, making ing they once heard that went, “No if’s, friends and doing exactly what they love and’s or but’s, love your stinking guts”, – play music. says Amy Rankin. April Rankin mentions, “It’s kind of quirky so it really fits You can catch The Rakin Twins at Blaine’s September 24th and find out us”. more at www.therankintwins.com “Love Yur Guts”, a slogan used by the So how do you tell these two apart from Rankin Twins as often displayed on their one another? According to April, “Well, By Bob Simpson own merchandise, came about as a say- actually, Amy has the longer hair and
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