Wonder Writer

Hayes Carll's concert at Threadgill's was more like a campfire experience. He didn't pad the lyrics with more than the essentials. And, along the journey, he shared honest stories that inspired the songs.  And, for sure, he was adored by his followers and completely invested. Watching him perform was like sitting alongside a campfire with a bunch of old friends.  Carll lifted stage barriers by inviting a super-fan on stage to help him sing Another Like You . But, even with the lyrics on her phone and years of watching Carll tour, the super-fan missed "the main part." Carll joked and let her have it as if they'd been friends forever. The crowd roared with laughter. It was the most united moment in the show. In between songs, Carll was real about the hard work it took to make it as a musician. He told this Croatian shower story. He had spent time in Croatia and he said much of the country at that time was out of work, so he and a few others, ha

This was my first impression of Bob Schneider. I met his dad and thought his dad was so cool that I thought his son might be cool too. I heard one of Bob (jr.'s) songs once and just HAD to see him live. The journey became even more interesting while working on a book with his dad. I saw every concert through the eyes of his father and the stories he shared about raising a rock star. Turned out to be a neat adventure in creative studies inspired by generations of music. It’s just something when it's the third time you hear your favorite song, and you get to hear it live. And, he somehow drizzled Oz inside of that story? Last night, I had my first, yes, my very first dance with the live music scene in Austin. I’ve lived way out in sticks for three years now, a native Houstonian for 35 years and yet, I’ve hardly ventured into the city I dreamed about living in since high school. Bob Schneider I was inspired by a new friend to see Bob Schneider