"...The end of the year is fast approaching, and the number of days left to apply for a SXSW showcase is rapidly shrinking. This year, the usual last day get-together at Ruby's BBQ will be the Monday after next, November 18..."

"...I won't be telling you again that next Thursday, November 16, is the absolute deadline to apply for your band to play next March's SXSW Music Conference. On that day, you'll want to take your demo tape, press packet (such as it is) and $15 over to Ruby's BBQ between 6pm and midnight and fill out an application..."

"...Sam's BBQ..."

"...Sam's BBQ2000 E. 12th, 478-0378..."

"...More About BBQ..."

"...Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson wants to be known for finger-lickin' good food as well as hot guitar licks, so he partnered up with Texas sauce-master Dan Jardine to create Ray Benson's Asleep at the Wheel BBQ Sauce. Both the roadhouse and spicy flavors of the new condiment were launched last week at an event at Ray Benson's Roadhouse inside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport..."

"...Activities will include a Blues & Barbecue Welcome Reception on Friday evening, June 14, at the legendary Victory Grill (1104 E. 11th, 472-8669), featuring barbecue tastings from Artz Rib House, Ben's Longbranch, Sam's, BBQ World Headquarters, Ruby's Barbecue, County Line, John Mueller's Barbecue, desserts from R.O.'s Outpost, and sides from Hoover's Cooking plus libations from Tito's Texas Vodka and an earful of blues from Mel Davis and the Blues Specialists..."

"...Soon after I moved in, I was invited to my first Chronicle party, where loads of food were ordered from all the restaurants on barter and fed to the lowly paid staff and contributors. After the party, there were a bunch of ribs left over that had been provided by a legendary, now-deceased, Lubbock BBQ entrepreneur..."

"...The Sweet Potato Croquettes ($3.95), barely sweet orange nuggets rolled in crisp bread crumbs and lightly fried, were delicious dipped in a bowl of sweet chili chutney. Alberta's Oven Done Chicken ($6.95), a family recipe from a bargain list of All-Day Entrees, proved to be an excellent choice too. The one-half pecan-smoked chicken is slathered with tangy BBQ sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes..."

"...Anderson, 458-5454). Marrs went on to say that the Spankers had developed an addiction for dumplings in New York City's Chinatown on a recent road trip there, but that they were eager to get back to Texas for brisket from Cooper's BBQ (604 W..."

"...Use that to pull a Murray 42" riding mower back home. Also find a push mower; cattle feeders; barb, chain link, and hog fencing wire & gates; shop and garden tools, drill press, air compressor; 8 and 12 gallon crocks, metal Waco milk crate, fishing block & tackle, old Stanley plane, pocket knives, hardware, wicker love seat, two rockers & three-drawer chest, wood porch swing, wheelbarrow, 20' power pole, meter bases, upright freezer, cast iron 5 1/2' bathtub, lumber and plywood, wood frame windows, wood doors, old door knobs, chains, primitive cabinets, old scythe, power cords, gas edger, garage cabinets & shelving, canning jars, chemicals & lubricants, two wood desks/sewing tables, an old trunk; matching sofa, love seat and chair; another loveseat; glider rocker; corner curio cabinet; antique curve front curio cabinet; formica dinette & six chairs, formal dining table, six chairs & matching lighted hutch, antique wash stand, vintage metal kitchen cabinet; two bedroom suites, Singer sewing machine, notions, fabric, craft supplies; plant stands; cut glass & depression glass; two china sets, punch bowl set, vintage turquoise Club aluminum cookware set, small appliances, dishes, rooster collection, doll collection, roll-a-way bed, medical equipment, nice ladies clothing and shoes, BBQ pit..."

"...The Outcasts, Route 1966 San Antonio (Cicadelic) Glambilly, White BBQ Sauce (SausTex) Girl in a Coma, Exits and All the Rest (Blackheart) The Krayolas, Tipsy Topsy Turvey (Talking Taco) Churchwood (SausTex)..."

"...outlet (718 W. 29th, 474-6679; 3663 Bee Caves Rd., 328-3960, www.breedandco.com) for a copy of Texas BBQ (University of Texas Press, $39.95) autographed by photographer Wyatt McSpadden..."

"...The Wooden Birds' Tour Diary Over the Fourth of July weekend, Andrew Kenny's hosting a backyard BBQ that will serve as the backdrop to Wooden Birds' "Criminals Win," the second video for the new album, Two Matchsticks. Until then, here's his NPR-friendly recent tour diary, documenting a trip to New York, and a free EP, which boasts exclusive covers of Hall & Oates' "Maneater" and Kenny Rogers' "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town." Wooden Birds grace Mohawk on July 20...."

"...As such, they sang along faithfully to newbies including “Gypsy” and “Manicure,” never once complaining about the absence of “Born This Way” and “Poker Face.” Embracing the BBQ-joint aesthetic, Gaga updated even the most familiar part of her set, “Bad Romance,” by inviting Austin’s Ruby Jane up for honky-tonk riff on the song...."

"...When the Backyard reopens for the concert season, foodservice will be in the hands of a restaurant group represented by long-time Austin restaurant manager David Bair. The new menu will include familiar items from both the Waterloo Icehouse and Iron Works BBQ..."

"...ATX GAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE BBQ SOCIAL Spectators, fans, groupies, and of course players welcome at this aftergame mingle. Thu., June 6, 7pm..."

"...(1), Headlights (1:45), Bowerbirds (2:30), Hey Willpower (3:15), the Death Set (4), Panter (4:45), Let's Go to War (5:30) Red Eyed Fly: Little Radio/Noisepop 2008 present Brazos (11:40am), Explorer's Club (12:10), Tom Freund (12:50), Brothers & Sisters (1:30), Foreign Born (2:10), Two Gallants (2:50), Restaurant (3:30), White Denim (4:10), Die! Die! Die! (4:50), Octopus Project (5:30) Lovejoys: Business Deal Records/KOOP present Fishboy, Count Dracula's Weed Smuggling Jam Engine, Pataphysics, Charles Potts Magic Windmill Band, Shapes Have Fangs (noon) THURSDAY 13 French Legation Museum: Other Music presents Bodies of Water (1pm), J Mascis (2), These New Puritans (3), Mika Miko (4), Jay Reatard (5), Times New Viking (6) Threadgills World HQ: 6th Annual Ice Cream Social with Roky Erickson, Thurston Moore, The Black Angels, And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, The Golden Dogs (1pm, $20 in advance) Volume Night Club: Paste/Stereogum present My Brightest Diamond (noon), Nada Surf (1pm), Destroyer (2), Color Revolt (3), Delta Spirit (4), Peter Moren (5) RSVP Bourbon Rocks: Transmission Entertainment presents Gran Ronde (noon), the Lemurs (1), Film School (2), Blacklist (3), Brazos (4) Jovita's inside: Twangfest with Amy Lavere (noon), Black Diamond Heavies (1), David Bazan (2), Ha Ha Tonka (3), Scott H. Biram (4), Legendary Shack*Shakers (5); outside: Otis Gibbs (noon), This Is American Music Revue featuring Grand Champeen, Two Cow Garage, Glossary, the Drams (12:30), Gentleman Auction House (2:30), Pattern Is Movement (3:30), So Many Dynamos (4:30), Deer Tick (5:30) RSVP Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner (7th & Red River): the Raveonettes (11am), Jesca Hoop (noon), Sons & Daughters (1:15), DeVotchKa (2:30), Jim Noir (3:30), Cloud Cult (4:30), the Rascals (5:45) Obsolete Industries: Aliens (7pm), Half Japanese (8) Emo's Lounge: Brooklyn Vegan presents the Mae Shi (noon), Muggabears (12:45), Grand Ole Party (1:30), Eugene Mirman (2:15), Team Robespierre (2:30), Parts & Labor (3:15), Genghis Tron (4), Clid Beaks (4:45), Fleet Foxes (5:30); Emo's Annex: Ting Tings (11:30am), Dawn Landes (12:15), Peter Moren (1), No Kids (1:45), Why? (2:30), Men (3), Lykke Li (3:30), Phosphorescent (4:30), Holy Fuck (5:20) FRIDAY 14 Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner (7th & Red River): White Williams (11am), Dizzee Rascal (11:45), the Duke Spirit (1pm), She & Him (2:15), Billy Bragg (3), Darondo w/ Nino Moschella (4:15), Carbon/Silicon (5:30) Volume Night Club: Paste/Stereogum present Lightspeed Champion (noon), the Weakerthans (1), Kaki King (2), Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (3), Liam Finn (4), the Whigs (5) RSVP French Legation Museum: Other Music presents Phosphorescent (1pm), Grand Archives (2), Portastatic (3), Yo La Tengo (4), Atlas Sound (5), Shearwater (6) Brush Square Park: Aussie BBQ with Kate Bradley (12:15pm), Yves Klein Blue (12:50), the Chevelles (1:25), the Vines (2), the Stems (2:40), Mink (3:15), Paul Kelly (3:50), Ash Grunwald (4:25), Whitley (5), the Panics (5:35), Something with Numbers (6:10), Old Man River (6:50) United States Art Authority: Kemado Records presents Children (2), Saviours (3), Black Moth Super Rainbow (4), Howlin' Rain (5), the Sword (6) Home Slice Pizza (1415 S..."