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Which musician would've put out the best music if they hadn't passed?
Jimi Hendrix make this list? The 27 club with Kurt Cobain, Janice Joplin, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Brian Jones, Robert Johnson and Jeff Buckley.
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Grammys
I watched out of nostalgia, plus a friend of mine who I graduated HS with was nominated for a Grammy this year. Actually 3x in one category, but that was in the pre-event (categories not listed for TV). He didn't win, but he has like 4 or 5 trophies. I liked the tributes to Flaco, Joe Ely, Chris Gage, and Raul Malo. Just great talent that has left this earth last year. I saw the Ozzy and D'Angelo tributes. Did I miss the Bob Weir tribute? He was kind of a big deal, too.
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2026 Transfee LB Justin Cryer
Nice pick up. LJ Cryer's (GSW/UH basketball) brother. Athletic family.
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Netflix Recommendations
It was an interesting doc. He was always a sketchy dude, but the doc revealed how bad he was to so many people he was close to, even his BFF (allegedly). Side note: one of my fraternity brothers was an Exec Producer on this doc. Haven't talked with him in a minute, but I'd like to hear his director's cut version that the lawyers didn't let in.
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Joe Ely RIP
Sad day. I remember my brother buying Live at Liberty Lunch. First time I heard "Me and Billy the Kid" and this metalhead was hooked. Saw him many times and his shows were always fire. He does my favorite rendition of "The Road Goes on Forever." "Gallo del Ciello" is magical storytelling. He was pretty good dude, too. He once gave my frat brothers and I a lift back into Austin from the Westlake Hills one night. Piled us in his van as he was headed to Hut's to meet some friends. Thanks for the ride. Thanks for the music. Rest in Peace, Mr. Joe Ely. 🙏
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RIP Raul Malo
This sucks. Raul had such a powerful and unique voice, and they always put on a great show. I've been a fan since the mid 90's. Saw them several times, but a couple stand out. Floores Country store with Flaco joining and Rick Trevino. I saw them at Willie's July 4th picnic in Austin this year. Short set but they still sounded great. RIP Raul.
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Concerts you are attending
I was in Las Vegas for NBA summer league years ago. Talking to another writer he said he was going to see this band at a downtown venue call The Beauty Shop, a converted beauty salon turned bar that has since closed. There in the back lot was Lord Huron playing with about 30 people watching. They had something special back then. Playing bigger Beauty Shops now. Good for them.
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Formula 1 2025
I-35 to San Marvelous. Exit to Lockhart. Pick up BBQ. Head to COTA.
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Rush
What an awesome day. Wow. Rush has been the most influential and inspirational band in my life. The first album my parents bought my brother and I was All the Worlds a Stage. I've seen them 29 times. I got to meet Geddy Lee at Book People when he did his book signing in Austin. I'd never thought I'd get to see them again and then I read the news today. All I could say was blah, blah, blah, blah. Signed up tonight, too. 2 for Ft Worth. 2 for Chicago.
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San Antonio
Sichuan House across from Ingram Park Mall or Golden Wok off Wurzbach.
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Flaco Gone.
Man, this hit hard. Grew up with my dad and Tios jamming to his music at weekend family BBQ. I remember seeing the Texas Tornados for the first time at the Austin Aqua Fest. It was like their 2nd or 3rd performance and they tore it up. Later in life, my Tio (since passed) served in the army with him. He remembers Flaco pulling out the Hohner and playing a private performances for all his army buddies. He would run into him at dances in the 70's and Flaco would always dedicate a song to his old Army buddy Joe. I met him a couple of times. He was always gracious and took time for a talk and a pic. Guy lived a life. His music will never die. RIP Flaco.
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Concerts you are attending
OMD was in Houston on Monday. I felt like I was watching a John Hughes concert. Fun show. Last time I saw them they opened up for Depche Mode at the Erwin Center in 88. They still got it.
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San Antonio Spurs 2024-25 - Taking it in the pooper for Cooper
Tough day. I. covered the Spurs from 1996-2014. I saw the franchise, which had always been on the cusp of getting the crown, but never getting over the hump, as runner-up. Losing to the Washington in 1979 with a commanding lead. They were never able to get past the Lakers and "Showtime" with Ice Man and the A-Train. Throwing it away vs Trail Blazers with the Admiral and Elliott. Losing to Phoenix as Barkley shut the Hemisphere. Getting knocked out (literally) by the Jazz. The Dream crushing their dreams in 95. Always good teams, but never great teams. Bottoming out in 1996. Many questioned when Pop taking over from Bob Hill who the players liked and had good records but not great. Pop had no HC experience. It looked like a long rebuild. Then they hit gold with Duncan. Those two forever changed the trajectory of the Spurs franchise. Even then it wasn't easy. After the 1999 lock-out shorten season started, the Spurs were had an below average record. It was a NBA on NBC Sunday at the Alamodome when they played the Rockets that things change. Rumors were he was going to be let go if they lost. They didn't. That season they went on to win 31 of their 36 final games in a 50-game season. Slapped the Lakers 4-0. Got the Memorial Day Miracle and beat the Trail Blazers. And thumped the Knicks to win their first championship. I thought about that start when I saw Pop today. If they had cut the cord after the Rockets game, what would we have missed? All the accomplishments for sure, but the person and impact he's had on his players, staff and SA that will be everlasting might not have happened. In between the 1997 and now, he accomplished so much as the coach. But he changed a culture. He helped change that city. I've had more than enough tough interactions with Pop. They are no fun. But i get it. He demands excellence in everything. Even in the smallest interactions, do your best, and if a question he thought was average at best, he was pushing your buttons to do better. When the microphones and cameras were off, he was genuine and nice. I heard so many stories of people he helped and non-profits he would support in the shadows. He often told them not to say a word, because he didn't want to take away from what was important. HIgh, high empathy for people. I hope he recovers and gets back to leading a good life. It was so great to see his players caring for him, like he often cared for them. I believe in life, what you put in, comes back to ten fold. I saw that today. So I will drink a good wine this weekend in honor of El Jefe (he's part owner of A to Z) and toast to your career. Life is hard. Adversity is your opponent. It will always be there. Pop, just remember what you taught us all... Keep Pounding the Rock.
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