Music Photographer Austin

Just sent to me via Patricia Vonne:

In light of the recent tragedy in Haiti,  Direct Events has put together a concert to  benefit those in need.

It will be held at the Austin Music Hall. (208 Nueces St Austin TX 78701)

The line up includes:
Joe Ely, Charlie Sexton, Patricia Vonne, Reckless Kelly, Robert Earl Keen, Shawn Colvin, The Gourds, Asleep at the Wheel, Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, Guy Forsyth, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many more.

tickets are $28

www.austinmusichall.com

There will also be a silent auction.

If you are interested in donating an item please email info@directevents.net or call
512-263-4240.

Pictured:  Patricia Vonne

This image will be on display as a life-sized cutout at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. I had a great time photographing Ray Benson for this, as well as some other promotional images, the other day.

The Patricia Vonne photo spread is now online at Candy Box.

Friday night was a fun one at Momo’s. We walked in to see that Dustin Welch has made a recent and dramatic change to his look–a bit of a buzz cut instead of the mop we’re all so fond of. He played a very nice acoustic set. I really enjoyed hearing his songs without the full band for a change.

Then it was downstairs to the Katz’s bar, Meow, for a delicious french dip for me, and some salad and veggies for Miss Dedra. A very nice girl by the name of Cashmere informed the patrons, table-by-table, that she would be happy to bring them complimentary rum drinks of a certain brand. Dedra and I happily accepted.

Finally, back to Momo’s to catch Drew Smith’s Lonely Choir for another great set of music, including his new single, Bank Ain’t Got The Loan, which will be released soon along with a video I’ve been working on with Smith, for the song. I’ll post that up as soon as we have the go ahead from the Smith camp.

Congratulations go out to Drew’s musical partner, Matt Russell and his wife, Candice on their recent nuptials!

Be sure to catch Drew Smith and many other favorites at the Momo’s Anniversary shows later in August.

Dustin Welch

Drew Smith

Matt Russell

Some shots of Fred Andrews from tonight’s (Wed. July 8, 2009) Honeybrowne show at Hill’s Cafe in Austin.