THIS EVENT RAINED OUT — SO SORRY — WE’LL RE-BOOK TONY & STEVE ASAP

Last time Tony Airoldi played at Bluesday Tuesday, he’d stopped by to sit in with his long-time friend Steve Carter.

Tony Airoldi plays a mean guitar

It sounded so good nobody wanted him to leave and it made for a most memorable evening.

This time around, Tony’s back as the featured guest and we suspect friend Steve Carter may return the favor and sit in,  or any of Tony’s long-time musical pals from Austin (as one might expect for musician who was once a member of the Armadillo World Headquarters’ house band).

His current location on the musical highway finds Tony at a place influenced strongly by Djano Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.   Not a bad duo to be hanging out with musically.

Come hear Tony, Jimi Lee and who knows whoever else the winds bring in on Tuesday, Sept 7.

BLUESDAY TUESDAY WITH TONY AIROLDI & JIMI LEE

Hyde Park Bar  & Grill south – 4521 Westgate, 899-2700

7:30-9:30pm

No formal cover, please pay-what-you-can to the band.

Okay Hyde Parkers, it’s time for another new face and sound!  Accompanying Jimi Lee on Tuesday is Whitey Conwell.   Jimi’s just one of those guys with a sixth sense for who’s good and who you oughta know.

Whitey Conwell plays a lot of instruments. But not all at once.

Richard Meltzer of the San Diego Reader says Whitey’s “…an ace of a blues/rock/rockabilly guitarist, Whitey sings/speaks/croaks with a voice from the timeless land of cigareets (sic) and whiskey, and at least the memory of wild, wild wimmen (sic)…”.  Life – The daily Dose informs his every move, gives even his rigor a flexibilty, a subtle nuance, a shading.”

Sounds good to us.  Just one question:  Did his mamma name him “Whitey?”  You’ll have to come to the show to find out!

Bluesday Tuesday, Aug 25, w Whitey Conwell & Jimi Lee

7:30 – 9:30

Hyde Park Bar & Grill, south

4521 Westgate

JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, plays Bass Concert Hall, Aug 18 – Sept 5.

Two ways Hyde Park Bar and Grill wants to help you see JERSEY BOYS:

Enter to win tickets to The Jersey Boys at either Hyde Park Bar & Grill location! Click the picture to watch the trailer.

1. In-store drawing. Drop your name into the jar at either location for a chance to Win Free Tickets – enter by August 15th.  Enter at either HPB&G location August 2nd to August 15th for ticket drawing.

2. SPECIAL SUPPER CLUB DISCOUNT AVAILABLE! Purchase tickets through the Austin Supper Club for the first 2 weeks of JERSEY BOYS and RECEIVE 25% OFF THE SINGLE TICKET PRICE IN ALL SECTIONS!

Go here and enter DINEAUSTIN to buy tickets and your Supper Club dinner (includes tax & gratuity so it’s easy in, easy out on the night of the show!)

About JERSEY BOYS:

The show is a Tony award-winning Best Musical of 2006 which is almost sold out! JERSEY BOYS is something you don’t want to miss! Watch the trailer by clicking here.

Central: 458-3168 -4206 Duval — in historic Hyde Park neighborhood, just north of UT & downtown

South: 899-2700 – 4521 Westgate — in Central Market south shopping center

Although summer may be ending soon, it doesn’t mean you’ve run out of great things to do!  If you are looking for something to spice up a regular ole Tuesday night, it’s time to be introduced to a “killer” duo.  On August 8th, Bluesday Tuesday will take on a whole new meaning of “soulful blues”.

Ben Steven performing his blues

Ben Stevens is no rookie when it comes to music, in fact you may have heard him in Bleecker St., one of Colorado’s most acclaimed blues bands which he actually started!

Not only is Ben a fantastic guitarist, he also has something which is becoming excedingly  rare: Heart.  Ben puts heart into his music because that’s what makes it blues.  That’s what makes him a true artist.

Check out the link below, and we’re convinced we’ll see you on August 8th…Ben Steven’s music speaks for itself.

Bluesday Tuesday w Ben Stevens & Jimi Lee

4521 Westgate

August 3, 7:30-9:30pm

No formal cover, pay-what-you-can to the band

Read more:http://www.myspace.com/benstevensblues#ixzz0uO7ePPdJ

Steve Carter will be joining Jimi Lee on Tuesday to swap songs and stories, and they will have more than one or two!

Steve Carter is our special guest at Bluesday Tuesday!

Jimi Lee performing with his harmonica

Steve Carter may be new to Hyde Park Bar and Grill, but he isn’t new to the singing game.  He’s played with the reggae bands The Lotions and Pressure and his current bands, the country stylin’ Stop the Truck and reggae band the Mau Mau Chaplains have toured Europe and played Auditorium Shores. His vocals and songs, combined with Jimi Lee’s abundant talent will make this duo knock your socks off!

Bluesday Tuesday w/ Jimi Lee Featuring Steve Carter

Hyde Park Bar  & Grill south – 4521 Westgate, 899-2700

7:30-9:30pm

No formal cover, please pay-what-you-can to the band.

Are you tired of nothing to do on Sundays? Trade in your boring day for a musical treat.  They’re called the Violet Crown Jazz Revue, and they will blow your mind.

Ryan, Matt, Trevor, Liz, Rob,and David. Photo by Deborah Peacock

So get yourself down to Hyde Park Bar and Grill to spice things up with the Violet Crown Jazz Revue!  Who know’s?! You might even become a Sunday regular and abandon that couch for good!

Sunday Swing w The Violet Crown Jazz Revue

Hyde Park Bar  & Grill south – 4521 Westgate, 899-2700

7:30-9:30pm

No formal cover, please pay-what-you-can to the band.

What becomes a legend most?

In at least one case that we know, it’s a long white beard, cool hat and groovy glasses.

Is Slim Richey really a legend?  Hard to say. But ask anyone who’s heard him play — in particular ask any guitarist — and you’ll hear the same response. “Oh, yeah.  Slim’s awesome.”

(He prefers to be termed “dangerous.”  Once you hear him, you’ll know why.)

We get to see him most often as the band leader of The Jitterbug Vipers, the band to beat at our Sunday Swing shows.

But on Bluesday Tuesday, Aug 25, Slim will be our Special Guest, playing duets and swapping stories with Jimi Lee along with uber bassist Mark Epstein.   It’s kind of like hanging out with Slim and Jimi in your living room.  Except there’s someone who brings you food and drinks.

Bluesday Tuesday w Slim Richey, Jimi Lee, and Mark Epstein

7:30 – 9:30pm

Hyde Park Bar & Grill, south, 4521 Westgate

No formal cover, pay-what-you-can to the band.

Sunday, July 25, The Swingsters will be swinging the patio one more time.

Bring your youngsters, oldsters, and in-betweensters.

AND…this just in…Hot Rhythm Holiday will showcase a dance contest on the break at 8:30!!!!

The Swingsters will play Hyde Park Bar & Grill south on Sunday July 25

Sunday Swing continues with dancers, diners, and assorted others coming to enjoy the music (and the cool misting fans) on the patio. The Swingsters do the honors on Sunday, July 25.

Sunday Swing w The Swingsters

Hyde Park Bar  & Grill south – 4521 Westgate, 899-2700

7:30-9:30pm

No formal cover, please pay-what-you-can to the band.

Warning:   She’s been spending a lot of time in LA lately, hanging with her sister Stephanie, who appears on shows like Friday Night Lights, Parenthood and Californication.

And when she’s not in LA, she’s usually on the road, charming audiences in locations such as Taos, the Carolinas, or Nashville with her awesome band The Belleville Outfit.

the phenomenal Phoebe Hunt brings her phiddle to Hyde Park Bar & Grill on Tues, June 22. Photo by dowellshots

NOTE:  the phenomenal Phoebe photo above by Don Dowell of dowellshots.

We’re not trying to foresee the future for Phoebe Hunt, just sending a little word to the wise:  if you want to catch this enchanting singer and fiddle player in a laid-back Austin-y kind of show, you might want to come to our patio on Tuesday, June 22.

Phoebe has teamed up with Jimi Lee a few times before, to dazzling effect. Here’s a sample from last winter in a little cafe. They even have a CD to prove it.   (We’ll be surprised if you don’t want one of those after you hear them.)

PS  We recommend you get there early, because Phoebe usually packs the patio.

Bluesday Tuesday w Phoebe Hunt and Jimi Lee

June 22, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Hyde Park Bar & Grill, south, 4521 Westgate

No formal cover, pay-what-you-can to the band.

In case you didn’t know, there is a talented group of folks that work for Hyde Park Bar & Grill.   And it’s high time we showcased them.

Monday, June 21 we’ll have what we hope will be just the first in a series of showcases in which members of our staff perform, along with their friends and other kindred souls.

Because our first evening will feature and be hosted by our own Zephyr Jarmon, who will be joined by her brother Zeke, we’re calling these evenings “Z Time.”

Zephyr Jarmon will play and host Z Time on Monday, June 21. She's also a coffee lover.

Zephyr and Zeke Jarmon will be joined by Mariah YJ, Max Frost, and other artists from the Millenial Generation.

Monday, 6/21

Staff Pick – Z Time, with Zephyr Jarmon

Hyde Park Bar & Grill, south – 4521 Westgate, 899-2700

7:30-9:30pm

7:30pm — Zephyr & Zeke Jarmon

8:15pm – Mariah YJ – check out this YouTube video – cover of 99 Times w 32K+ views!

9:00pm – Max Frost

No formal cover, please pay-what-you-can to the bands.