Archive for August, 2008



Drew Smith’s Lonely Choir - CD Release

Drew Smith’s Austin CD Release show is set for September 5th at the Continental Club. Also on the bill is Jeremy Nail and Dustin Welch. The show starts at 9pm. This is a highly recommended show.
Drew Smith’s Lonely Choir features an absolutely incredible set of well-written and wonderfully produced songs. Sometimes […]

Momo’s 8th Anniversary (Saturday)

Photos:  The Sideshow Tragedy (Nathan, Justin, Jeremy)

Momo’s 8th Anniversary

Some photos from last night.

Savannah Welch

Savannah Welch

Drew Smith’s Lonely Choir

Dan Dyer

Dustin Welch

Doggy.  St. Bernard, I think.

Lamest Of The Lame

That was a Garbage song reference. Things that I have to do aren’t things I want to do.

#59
Five Things I Promise Not To Do With My Bluetooth:
1. Wear it outside the car
2. Use it outside the car
3. Let you see it unless I’m driving
4. Get pulled over in CA (one positive)
5. Use in states […]

Christian Books I’m Looking Forward To

Keller: The Prodigal God
Bouteneff: Beginnings

Community-centered Church

The vision of Austin City Life is to cultivate communities of Spirit-led disciples who redemptively engage peoples and cultures through Christ for the glory of God. So, what does it mean to “cultivate communities”? Cultivation is a horticultural metaphor. To plant a church is to cultivate a community, not launch a service. Church planting requires […]

U.S. Economy Rebounds

It looks like economic naysayer, Dr. Doom, may be wrong. In the second quarter, the U.S. GCP reported a 3.3% increase. This article says we are not out of the woods yet, especially with the housing market. But perhaps Obama’s running mate announcement and Donald Miller’s prayer inaugurated the American Utopia! :)
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Where The Turf Meets The Surf

Is the dumbest slogan of all time. That being said, MK and I were pretty excited to attend the Pacific Classic million dollar purse day at the Del Mar Race Track. We got ‘gussied up’ a bit and then went cheapo and got great parking and general admission tickets in spite of all the weird […]

Dan Dyer Charts On iTunes

Dan Dyer photo by Ed Verosky
From Paul Oveisi at Momo’s and Second Floor Management:
AUSTIN, Texas - Exciting news, sports fans! Released digitally on Aug 26, Dan Dyer, the newest self-titled release from Austin-based soul artist Dan Dyer, reached the #3 spot on the iTunes R&B/Soul charts for albums sold. This milestone trumps new releases from […]

The Black and White Years

Outtake from a feature/cover photo shoot of The Black and White Years, for Austin Music & Entertainment Magazine (upcoming Sept. 2008 issue). The band will be performing Aug. 30th at Stubbs in Austin.