Austin is a conundrum –trendy and hip, but classic and timeless – cutting edge to throw back, it makes no sense and yet perfect in every way. Theresa from our Circa Austin office captured Austin’s quirky soul in an event Monday night designed to give her guests a taste of what makes Austin so yummy! 8’ mirrored guitar and disco balls glistened as guests entered through a tunnel of 6’ tall hand painted guitars into a nightclub scene straight from Sixth Street. On stage, three up and coming jazz musicians, who are working to make it in the biz, entertained guests with their easy style of mixing classic jazz, rock and roll with a hint of rock-a-billy.
Then, about 20 minutes into their set, they introduce 96 year old Pinetop Perkins, one of the last great Mississippi bluesmen still performing. The room is brought to a frenzy! Pinetop’s skills at the piano are mesmerizing. He sings from deep in his heart and his fingers never stop moving. No longer touring or scheduling events, he is notorious for “dropping” in at a variety of local clubs for impromptu performances. It’s the perfect reflection of old and new – singing the blues and feeling on top of the world – Rock on Austin.
-Darlene Baldearena
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