Author Topic: The Sound of Texas (Read 536 times)

Sandman · « **on:** July 19, 2004, 04:44:35 PM »

Last night... we decided that we about had enough of the "corporate" bars where everyone is clean shaven, the bar is bright, and they have a dozen different flavors of scotch whiskey. So... we asked the desk at the hotel, "Where's a bar that isn't nice?"

She was fairly surprised and didn't know how to answer. Best she could do was sent us on our way to Greenville Avenue in Henderson.

So... we drove around and took a side street simply because there were parking places. We walked around front and there was a bar, "Poor David's Pub". A three piece band was playing and the place was near empty. We went in.

Cool place. Dark... dirty... smelled like alcohol and cigarettes. Pictures of past performers on the walls and believe it or not... one of Stevie Ray and another of Ted Nugent.

Anyway... the band was called, "Mark Junger's Band". Kinda of bluegrass, modern folk, country sound... They were excellent. We spent five hours sitting there drinking Dos Equis and just listening. The band came over during their break and we chatted a bit and tried to talk them into coming to California and touring.

Anyway... they are touring the New England states this year. If you see them on the bill, they are worth a listen.

http://www.markjungers.com
http://www.lonestarmusic.com/artists.asp?id=159

rpm · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2004, 04:50:57 PM »

Poor David's Pub has been around forever. Lower Greenville and Deep Ellum are where the music scene is in Dallas. Grab a copy of the Dallas Observer. It will have all the clubs worth going to in there, and it's free.

Lizking · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2004, 05:04:28 PM »

I met guy in Port A last weekend that plays with a Dallas band called "Big Daddy". Anyone up there heard of them? We were staying at the Tarpon Inn, and sat on the front porch till way-late, talking and drinking, and he strummed a bit. Sounded pretty good.

RedTop · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2004, 06:02:24 PM »

Lil town called Granger has a great place. Pure Texas Honky Tonk. Best time to go is on Sunday evenings around 5 or so. Beer is cold. The Music is loud and EXCELLENT. Always live music on Sunday evenings by Bubba Cox and the Cotton Pickers. Old country music and they sound just great. COLD beer and boot scootin.

Just a suggestion if you like live music.

Oh and the food is also real good.

Lizking · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2004, 06:12:16 PM »

Shoot, Redtop, go to Hanovers, it is a hell of a lot closer and they have some good bands there. That said, I haven't been there since it was a lumberyard run by old man Hanover, but I see the ads all the time.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2004, 07:24:11 PM »

My wife managed a blues bar in North Texas when we lived there. The owner pulled some AMAZING talent from dallas to come perform.

Paul Bird
8 Ball and the Breakers

just two of my favorites.....texas music scene has ALOT to offer.

EDIT

also almost every band I've ever seen play there does an "acoustic set" at least once during their show.....I love acoustic.

rpm · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:21:24 PM »

J&J's Blues Bar in Ft.Worth is the prototypical dive. Walls made of corrugated metal, hand painted murial of the Blues Brothers on the side of the building and some serious blues going on inside.
The decor, you ask? Bras donated by the female customers hang from everywhere. It can get interesting. I have yet to see a bad band there.

I give it

bong · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:30:58 PM »

Lived in Texas when I was young. Dont remember much except it was always hot and sticky and the twinkies seemed extra good and plentiful.

Horn · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:36:34 PM »

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Originally posted by bong
Lives in Texas when I was young. Dont remember much except it was always hot and sticky and the twinkies seemed extra good and plentiful.

Heh, I lived there a lot of years and I really miss the music scene there (went to UTA) -- the women seemed prettier somehow and the people were nice--I don't miss the weather tho. I'd like to get to Port A again for some flats fishin--any of ya'll know a time down there when the wind doesn't blow so hard? Would like to do some fly fishin and last time I was there (May) it was howlin.

h

rpm · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:39:18 PM »

Fly fishing at Port A? Man, the wind always blows on the coast.

Horn · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:45:08 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm371
Fly fishing at Port A? Man, the wind always blows on the coast.

rgr that but I use a 12 weight 9' that can cast into a little wind but last time I was there the white caps were breaking over the side of my Whaler(!) --thought there might be a better time to catch less wind, maybe not though.

h
(didn't mean to hijack the Sound thread)

rpm · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:49:18 PM »

I've never fly fished, but I would gather you need near still conditions. You may have better luck fishing from the leeward side of the island with the wind at your back.

Horn · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:59:41 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm371
I've never fly fished, but I would gather you need near still conditions. You may have better luck fishing from the leeward side of the island with the wind at your back.

With practice, wind doesn't bother you much. I guide here in scenic CO so I get a lot of practice. Anything under a steady 15 knots is doable with that weight rod (think almost as big around as a heavy bass rod).

h

Lizking · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2004, 04:11:15 PM »

You mean like this:

(Just south of bird Island)

The damn flats are so big you can drift with the wind for an hour or so. Ideal time of year(ie no wind) is also a great time for reds on the flats. Now until late August, get yer butt out of bed before the wind.

rpm · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2004, 04:12:07 PM »

Heck, if you are a fishing guide I'll shut up. You obviously know much more than I on the subject. 1 thought, you might check with Texas Parks and Wildlife. They may have some detailed info.