JIMI LEE returns to Hyde Park Bar & Grill with new talent to shake things up at Westgate on Tuesday evenings in September. This smokin’ harmonica player and award-winning songwriter/performer has been turning heads for quite a while. In fact, the Austin music scene has already awarded him “pre-legendary” status! Click here to view his YouTube channel.

Danielle Reich

9/6 DANIELLE REICH came to Texas from Florida in 1999, where her parents launched her musical voyage by making her clap along with the radio on road trips until she had a reasonable sense of time. This led to piano lessons, a love affair with 1940s musicals, high school choir trips, and a degree in classical vocal performance from the University of Florida. She is frequently described as having the “authentic sound of a 1930s and 40s era singer.” Danielle’s eclectic musical interests have led to an adventurous repertoire, including beautiful interpretations of Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, and other American popular artists. She also has a love of French, Spanish, and Italian music. Click here to view her YouTube channel.

Steve Carter

9/13 STEVE CARTER was born in the U.K and raised in Baltimore. He moved to Austin in the mid-seventies, and played with the LOTIONS and PRESSURE, both Austin’s premier reggae bands. Carter went on to write songs with ERIK MOLL, MICHAEL BALLEW, RON HICKS, SHANE DECKER, TRACIE LYNN, JANET LYNN and BILL COLBERT. He also won gold, platinum and DBL platinum records in Norway for artist STEINAR ALBRIGTSEN. Long recognised as one of Austin’s best songwriters, his songs have been featured on 30 CDs, in film, and on HBO. His new band is his ‘dream band’, playing his ‘Little Big band’ sound. Click here to listen to Carter’s music.

Phoebe Hunt

9/20 PHOEBE HUNT lives her life trying to make a difference in the world through her music. Hailing from Austin, Texas, and a graduate of UT, her music is a pure reflection of her life’s experiences. She toured with The Belleville Outfit from 2007-2010, playing at festivals and clubs across the country. She was awarded with the Torch Violin at her first Mark O’Connor Strings Camp in 2006. She says, “For me, the fiddle is a symbol of peace. I believe that music is the one pure force that can bridge the differences between people. Without saying a word, two people who speak different languages can find a deep connection through a single note.” Click here to watch her preform with Jimi Lee.

Dale Spalding

9/27 DALE SPALDING is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter who grew up in Downey, California. He studied harmonica with iconic bluesman Sonny Terry in San Francisco, then formed a duo with New Orleans musician Duke Burrell (Louis Jordan’s pianist) for ten years. The Dale Spalding Band was formed in Los Angeles in the early ’90s, featuring some of L.A.’s finest musicians, including James Gadson (drums), Lon Price (sax), and Bruce “Funky Mal” Malament (piano). In 2000, Dale was featured on Grammy-winning Latin Conguero Poncho Sanchez’s Latin Spirits CD. Today, he plays all over the USA, Canada and in Europe. Come, and experience a ”rich toned harmonica style and a funky gumbo of feels… a must see show!”

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9/6, Jimi Lee & Danielle Reich: 7-9pm – Westgate

9/13, Jimi Lee & Steve Carter: 7-9pm – Westgate

9/20, Jimi Lee & Phoebe Hunt: 7-9pm – Westgate

9/27, Jimi Lee & Dale Spalding: 7-9pm – Westgate

No cover for Bluesday Tuesday, pay what you can to the band!

Our talented staff is proud to present their works in HPBnG Westgate’s latest gallery. It will be on display until October 1, 2011. View more artwork by clicking here.

• David Abel is a professional photographer, outdoorsman, an avid whitewater kayaker and rafter. In 1984 while studying Geology at the University of Texas in Austin, he was invited on a raft trip down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. David was so enamored by the river environment that he has devoted most of his life traveling North America in search of remote river canyons, capturing their beauty with his camera.

• Chris Connor was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He has spent the majority of his life in Dallas and the last seven years in Austin. Connor began painting in oils fifteen years ago, starting off as a hobby that turned into an obsession. Striving in every attempt to capture something fresh and exciting but at the same time, based upon traditional values.

• Mackenzie Graham was an art history major at the University of Texas who focuses her artistic interest with an academic and professional lens. Her concern for art extends beyond paint and canvas, reaching into the sphere of creative exposure and engaging local audiences in physical art. With oil paint and crayon, Mackenzie displays texture and color while realizing the limitations of her medium. She uses her ability to put perception to page to heighten her audience’s view of the world.

• Anne Ducote has resided in Austin since 1976. Over the years, travel has been a large part of her life, and as a result, her work reflects some of the beautiful places and things she has seen. Her creative endeavors have included her original paintings in oils, watercolors and pastel drawing, several print series and assorted prints, commercial work, faux finishing, murals, commissioned painting used on movie sets, portraiture, and the like. Her subjects range from the ordinary to the sublime.

August 28 – October 1, 2011 at Westgate

What is Austin’s oldest documented structure still on its original site? ~ French Legation Museum

In 1839, when Austin’s original 14 blocks were created,  what were the streets named after? ~ Texas rivers, and Texas trees

In what year was the capitol building, once known as the “7th largest building in the world,” completed? ~ 1888

Who was the first woman to enroll at UT? ~ Jessie Andrews

What was the first name of Austin’s longest-running newspaper? ~ Democratic Statesman

 Who built his home in 1902 at 39th and Avenue G, and developed Hyde Park? ~ Monroe M. Shipe 

What was the name of Austin’s first Ice-cream establishment? ~ Ohrndorf’s Ice Cream Saloon

Inspired by her crazy roller coaster ride through life spanning the past decade, NATALIE ZOE‘s latest music is filled with every imaginable range of emotion, infusing slinky blues with hopeful songs of personal heartbreak, and topped off by that undeniable soulful voice for which this Austin vocalist is loved. You don’t want to miss her!

• Hear clips from her latest album at Reverbnation.
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September 4, 2011 – 7-9pm, Westgate

September 18, 2011 – 7-9pm, Westgate

No cover, pay what you can to the band!

With QuickGifts.com, you may now easily purchase our gift cards online with dollar increments of $25, $50, $100, or $250, in as many quantities as you wish.

These make great gifts for almost anyone, for a special occasion…or just-because! Send the spirit of the Fork to them for birthdays, graduations, tokens of appreciation, holidays, and stocking stuffers!  Our Award-winning french fries, tasty comfort food, vegetarian & gluten-free options, and desserts made in-house are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Treat those special to you with a gift card to an Austin Landmark…your local Hyde Park Bar & Grill!

• Click here to visit our QuickGifts page

What more could you ask for on a lazy Sunday evening in September, than to sit back with a glass of wine on our shady patio and listen to Paula Russell and the Russell Brothers?

They may not be related by blood, but this Russell combo sure knows how to rustle up a good time! So, kick back and relax…or kick up your heels and jive to your favorite swing, country, jazz & pop standards!

Sunday, September 25, 2011, 7-9 p.m. @ Westgate

No cover, pay what you can to the band.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07-20-11

Healthcare Heroes Honored by Hyde Park Bar & Grill

AUSTIN― Dr. Steven Crow and Dr. Louis Appel of People’s Community Clinic (PCC) in Austin were recognized last week as Hyde Park Bar & Grill’s 2011 “Healthcare Heroes,” winning their facility close to $1,000 in the process.

This past May, Hyde Park Bar & Grill sought to highlight outstanding community service from health and healing professionals in the Austin area by launching an online contest for patrons to nominate their most admired medical workers. As an additional token of the restaurant’s appreciation, anyone wearing scrubs on Mondays in June received a generous discount on their meal at both Hyde Park Bar & Grill locations.

PCC CEO Regina Rogoff with HPB&G Owner, Bick Brown and donation check

“We were very excited to partner with Hyde Park Bar & Grill on this event and hope to do it again next year,” said Margaret Henkels, Director of Development at People’s Community Clinic.

Dr. Steven Crow has worked and volunteered his time at PCC since he was a young medical student at the University of Texas, serving his patients with a great sense of humanity. When he’s not there, Dr. Crow works at CommUnityCare David Powell Health Center which specializes in the care and treatment of patients with HIV and AIDS. He is extremely active in the community and has a reputation as a very giving individual.

PCC Chief Medical Officer and Director of Pediatrics Dr. Louis Appel has devoted his life to providing primary health care to some of our community’s most underprivileged and vulnerable children with dignity and compassion, consistently forming close relationships with his young patients and their loved ones. His many dedicated years to PCC reflect great humility and a deep commitment to the community.

For each vote cast, Hyde Park Bar & Grill pledged a one dollar donation to People’s Community Clinic.  Bick Brown, owner of the family establishment, presented the two Healthcare Heroes’ awards and a check donation to the clinic on July 14, 2011.

“Hyde Park Bar & Grill is committed to the Austin community and it’s our privilege to honor People’s Community Clinic. We definitely want to do this again,” said Mr. Brown.

HPB&G Owner, Bick Brown, with PCC CEO Regina Rogoff and 2011 Healthcare Hero Dr. Steven Crow

For more information about this and other community events, please visit http://www.hpbng.com.

About Hyde Park Bar & Grill

An Austin American favorite since 1982, Hyde Park Bar & Grill specializes in handmade, high-quality food and well-chosen wines at moderate prices. We’re known for our giant fork at the original location on Duval, our comfort food (including our famous fries), our high-value bistro fare, and our menu with something for everyone –from meat-lovers to vegetarian, gluten-free and vegans. Full bar, all wines available by the glass.

About People’s Community Clinic

People’s Community Clinic offers comprehensive, community-wide health care services that include family planning; prenatal care; pediatrics; adolescent medicine and adult medical care; as well as health education, prevention and social services. Founded in 1970, the Clinic is among the oldest and most successful independent clinics in the country providing high quality health care to thousands of uninsured and medically underserved children and adults each year.

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JIMI LEE returns to Hyde Park Bar & Grill with new talent to shake things up at Westgate on Tuesday evenings in August. This smokin’ harmonica player and award-winning songwriter/performer has been turning heads for quite a while. In fact, the Austin music scene has already awarded him “pre-legendary” status!

8/2 WHITNEY CONWELL grew up searching for music which reached him on an emotional level…blues, soul, early R&B, twangy country and western swing. Inspired by Chuck Berry, Howlin’ Wolf, Bobby Bland and Junior Parker, Big Joe Turner, Hound Dog Taylor, Buddy Holly, Commander Cody, and Asleep At The Wheel, he has sung and played guitar and tenor sax from New England to San Diego. Since 2003, he has written, recorded and performed in Austin.

8/9 TONY AIROLDI plays a South Austin Gypsy Jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli’s “Swing Manouche.” With his blend of authentic Gypsy Jazz and modern, contemporary Latin influence, his music can transport you to the heart of Paris and the Mediterranean shores of Barcelona with passionate, ambient rhythms; providing an energetic and engaging entertainment experience. Learn more at http://tonyairoldi.com/.

8/16 DEWAYNE DAVIS is a singer, instrumentalist, and songwriter who has played all over the USA, and abroad. Immersed in the Austin blues scene throughout the past three decades, he has played alongside countless artists.  Since 1991, he has fronted his own band. DeWayne incorporates his original music (with twists of Texas-style Blues, County, Jazz, and Roots rock), and selections from 300+ cover tunes into his shows.

8/23 GREG IZOR is one of the rising powerhouses in the world of blues harmonica. Effortlessly blending the sounds of South Louisiana, Chicago, and Texas he creates a deeply rooted traditional sound that is unique and fresh. In his twenties, he studied in New Orleans  under the wing of one of today’s greatest harmonica players, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, developing his fiery showmanship on Bourbon Street. Izor’s songwriting and playing shows the influence of the harmonica masters, as well as Louisiana blues, southern soul, swamp pop, early jazz, and R&B.

8/30 ROB ROY PARNELL ” …delivers a winning and sterling set of roadhouse blues a la Delbert McClinton that travels through the range of Texas styles and modes with the assurance of a new crown prince of the scene.”  –Texas Music magazine

8/2 Jimi Lee and Whitney Conwell, 7-9pm

8/9 Jimi Lee and Tony Airoldi, 7-9pm

8/16 Jimi Lee and DeWayne Davis, 7-9pm

8/23 Jimi Lee and Greg Izor, 7-9pm

8/30 Jimi Lee and Rob Roy Parnell, 7-9pm

NO COVER, PAY WHAT YOU CAN TO THE BAND!