Bullet the Blue Sky
Local ska wonder boys the Stingers ATX just got back from Europe, where they once again played backup band to genre pioneer Laurel Aitken. “He really enjoys being in a band with a bunch of young guys,” says guitarist Jon Meyers.
Anyone looking to get away from the Austin City Limits commotion might consider stopping by the Long Branch Inn at 1133 E. 11th St. Owners James Stockbauer and Kumbala Crutchfield promise “old-time beers and old-fashioned fun.”
Terri Hendrix, Nathan Hamilton, Shelley King, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Todd Snider will all play a benefit for cancer-stricken Cheatham Street Warehouse owner Kent Findlay, Sunday, at 119 Cheatham St. in San Marcos. Music starts at 2pm.
Rob Hall, bassist for entropic local rockers blued, was struck by a black Mustang at 10th & Trinity last Saturday night and is still hospitalized. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact
or the Austin Police Department.
ACL performers Spoon were anointed the future of rock in last week’s “What’s Next?” issue of Time. Writer Josh Tyrangiel likened the local favorites to a pre-Document R.E.M.
This article appears in September 19 • 2003.