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Backwater Adventures By Joey Farah
Year of the Whopper
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Farah’s Fishing Adventures
The black drum are on the run! We have had consistent limits of them most every trip. Baffin Bay on the rocks!
This great trout was caught drifting with soft plastics along Laguna Shores this week. Christmas break fishing trip.
Lots of redfish along the ICW north of the JFK causeway live finger mullet and shrimp.
Island Ahab told his friends it was “ at least twice that big.” Great stringers of drum and redfish caught drifting the North Shoreline of Baffin Bay with live shrimp and popping cork.
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Police Blotter Corpus Christi Police Make Many Arrests For Intoxicated Driving Over Christmas
plan to have a sober driver. D.W.I.’s are the worst hangovers.
The Corpus Christi Police are pleased to announce that there were no injuries or fatalities on Corpus Christi roadways over the Christmas weekend due to intoxicated driving, partly because of strict enforcement by Officers which got many intoxicated drivers off the road before they could injure someone.
December 21, 2016
Corpus Christi Police arrested 15 people for intoxicated driving from December 23rd to December 26th. Officers arrested:
Spoil island fire The Corpus Christi fire department and police department responded to the area of Whitecap and Bonasse Court in reference to a fire. When they arrived they discovered that there was a brushfire on an island in the bay. Due to the location of the fire the fire department is unable to reach it so the decision has been made to let it burn itself out. The fire posed no danger to the public. Island Police Calls
9 people for driving while intoxicated as a first offense during the Christmas weekend; 2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction of D.W.I.;
14200 block SPID 4 p.m. December 23 Hit and Run
2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Concentration over twice the legal limit;
14300 block SPID Noon December 26 Vehicle impound
One Officer arrested 27 year old Andres Narvaez (8/10/1989) for driving while intoxicated as a first offense and found Narvaez was in possession of a loaded black Colt 380 handgun. Narvaez was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon because the Texas Penal Code Section 46.02 prohibits an intoxicated person from possession of a firearm while operating a motor vehicle. Corpus Christi Police will be out in full force again this coming weekend for New Years for strict enforcement of intoxicated driving for the effort to make our roadways safer. Always
14100 block Coquina Bay 10 p.m. December 20 Criminal mischief Whitecap/Bonasse 8 p.m. December 21 Fire on spoil island 15200 block Windward 8 p.m. December 23 Hit and Run 15300 block Cruiser 8 p.m. December 20 Criminal mischief $100-$750 14700 block Whitecap 11 a.m. December 21 Drug paraphernalia/Theft $750-$2500 14100 block Coquina Bay 10 p.m. December 20 Criminal mischief $100-$750 13700 block Cayo Gorda 11 p.m. December 24 Criminal trespass 15600 block Cuttysark Midnight December 25 Burglary of a habitation
City of Corpus Christi to Install New Beach Signs The City of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department will install the first set of new beach signs at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 29 near the Michael J. Ellis Beach parking lot.
effective,“ said Paulette Kluge, the CC CVB’s CEO. “ It was important to us that these signs be reflective of our city, while at the same time reduce the clutter of signage as you entered city beaches.”
The new signs stem from a project by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, the City’s Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee and the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau (CC CVB) to create uniform and comprehensive signage at city beaches.
City Parks and Recreation Department staff will install the signs at all city beaches during the next few months.
“For years we have had a variety of signs that come in all shapes and sizes and fonts and we thought it was time to take these messages and combine them into something clearer for the public to understand,” said Stacie Talbert Anaya, Interim Parks and Recreation Director. “We asked the CVB to lend us a hand from the creative perspective and then worked with our Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee to ensure that the messaging was appropriate.” The signs highlight beach rules as well as designated parking areas where beach permits are required. The signs also use fonts and colors inspired by the City and CC CVB’s branding. “We think these signs are both beautiful and
A New Legislative Year Begins Soon By Todd Hunter, District 32
10900 block Gulf Beach (Newport Pass) 10 a.m. December 20 Driving in sand dunes/ abandoned vehicle
and 2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
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Thank you for allowing me the privilege of once again serving the people of House District 32. I am proud to be a voice for the Coastal Bend and look forward to continuing that role during the 85th Texas Legislative Session, which begins on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. During the 84th Legislative Session in 2015, the Speaker of the Texas House appointed me as Chairman of the House Calendars Committee. This proved to be an important appointment for the Coastal Bend. I was also appointed to serve as Vice-Chairman of Urban Affairs as well as on the committees for Redistricting, General Investigating and Ethics and Criminal Jurisprudence. Additionally, I was appointed to co-chair the Joint Interim Committee on Cruise Industry Development and serve on the Joint Interim Committee on Advertising Public Notices. Over the past year and a half, I have been proud to help organize a number of summits and conferences in and around the Coastal Bend, which provided an unique opportunity to discuss the key issues facing the state of Texas. These events covered a number of important issues, including Domestic Violence, Transportation, and Texas Music, to name a few. During this time, I also had the opportunity to attend a number of meetings, forums, and community events throughout the district and hear firsthand from the people of District 32 about the different challenges facing our community as well as ideas and potential solutions. The information gathered during these conversations is essential to the overall legislative process and will be extremely helpful to me as I work to address some of these issues during the upcoming session. As I mentioned, the 85th Legislative Session will commence at noon on January 10, 2017. Session will end on May 29, 2017. The Texas Constitution stipulates that every regular legislative session officially ends 140 days after it starts. The first order of business on opening day will be the swearing-in ceremony for the members. For those that can make it to 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Fontlike Size: the Capitol on January 10th, I would to
personally invite you to join us in Austin for the opening day ceremonies. However, if you are unable to join us on opening day, I would still encourage you to visit your Texas Capitol sometime during the legislative session. My office is located on the First Floor of the Texas Capitol building in Room 1W.11. If you are unable to make it to Austin during session, I hope you will continue to stay engaged with my office. Your ideas and information are important forms of feedback and help ensure that the decisions being made will have a positive impact on your daily lives. If you would like to follow the Texas House and learn more information on news, committees or other aspects of the legislative body, you can access its website at http://www.house.state. tx.us/. The site features live streaming from the House floor, committee hearings as well as access to a number of other resources. If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. Please always feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. texas.gov or at 512-463-0672
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2016:THE YEAR Tanks for the memories: the parade included a live Army tank, but no shots were fired.
The Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade packed the beach again in 2016.
Tides were unusually high along area beaches for much of 2016
Glamping arrived in Port Aransas in 2016.
SandFest in Port Aransas enjoyed good weather this year.
Large numbers of dead crabs washed up on area beaches in the sumer. Photo by Shelli Shanti
The Island Polar Bear Club welcomed in 2016 with a swim.
Work is underway to add RV and camp sites at Padre Balli Park.
People continued to jump out of perfectly good airplanes at Skydive South Texas.
Boots the 12 foot gator went n the loose in Port A. Photo by Larry Beard
Large oil spots washed on the beachin Kleberg County. The source was never determined.
Three council members were sworn in after the election in Port Aransas. Beth Owens, Wendy Walker, and Edwin Meyers.
The Port Aransas Art Center broke ground on a new $900,000 facility
Three-term Port Aransas Mayor Keith McMullin left office in 2016 due to term limits which prevented him from running again. McMullin has the distinction of being elected three times to the mayor’s seat without his name ever appearing on a ballot as a mayoral candidate since he ran unopposed each time. He is shown here counting down his time left in office. Spring Break happened
Two people were killed on the beach south of Bob Hall Pier when they were run over in a tent while sleeping. No charges were filed.
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A man drew the ire of locals when he caught and filleted a Tiger shark at Bob Hall Pier.
2016 will be recorded as the year Deno won the Turkey Bowl at the Back Porch.
Islander Harvey Chisom celebrated her 101st birthday in 2016.
2016 was a good year for Surfurs.
Flying kites on New Year’s Eve on the beach in Port A La Posada 2016 went off under beautiful weather.
The Ski Basin was busy all summer.
It was a good year for beach pigs. The Year of the Sinking Car featured a Jeep in Packary Channel
Lizzy saw a bird.
Schlitterbahn hosted Taste of the Island
2016 will go down as the year Island coyotes learned to swim.
...and beach yoga
Nueces County took over management of six miles of beach in Kleberg County in January 2016. Some of the beach was adopted by Burners Without Borders.
Paddle for Parkinsons
Peace on the beach. In April more than 350 people formed a peace sign.
...AND THE MOON REALLY, REALLY GOT AROUND! Tony Amos had a beach named for him in Port Aransas.
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Ecuador Snow Motel, Kirkenes on the Barrent Sea -- 5 miles from Russia Angel Fire, NM
Great Wall, China
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Curacao South Korea Send your great Traveling Moon pictures to editor@islandmoon.com
The 4th of July Fireworks show on Padre Island celebrated its fourth year.
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Port A Happenings
Pool Reopening Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 8am. Closed New Year’s Day. Pool is heated.
Noon Year’s Eve Party Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:30 am, at Roberts Point Park Pavilion. Count down & toast New Year at noon. Music, free non-alcoholic drinks and cookies provided or bring your own. For those who don’t want to wait until midnight to countdown and those who want to do it twice! 2017 Meander Friday, Jan. 1, 2:17 pm - Hit the ground running and start your New Year with a 2017-meter walk or a 2-mile fun run at our 18th annual event starting & ending at the Community Park, 700 Clark Parkway, off Ross Ave. Everyone is invited, even 4-footed friends (on leash, of course). FREE! Go With the Flow:Offered by Parks and Recreation, class is held on Fridays, 4-5pm at Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 Hwy 361 in Port Aransas. A balletic dance/ movement class set to ballet music and using ballet and T’ai Chi warm ups plus simple ballet floor movement. This class will improve posture, mood, balance and flexibility plus strengthen the feet and ankles. Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. Full skirts are ok too. You can wear ballet slippers, jazz shoes or go barefoot. No socks please. Class size limited to 8 for now. Class will be the Dance Room at theater. $3 per class. Please call Sally Jo at 361-271-7765 to sign up. Pickleball:Pickleball playing returns in December and will continue until March 10. Bill and Laura Arvold coordinated pickleball for the Parks & Rec last year. As it stands now, the schedule will be the same as last year Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 1-3pm (may be longer). They play on three courts on the inline skating rink at the community park. Contact Parks & Rec Community Program Coordinator Pam Greene at 361-749-4158 or pamg@cityofportaransas.org or Laura Arvold at larvold@arvoldlaw.com for more information. Winter Walking Tours:Mission-Aransas Reserve partners with Parks & Rec for nature walks. Tours are Fridays at 5pm through March. Stroll along the trails with guide Judy Perkins to see what budding, blooming or bustling in the marshes, prairie and mottes of the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture. Bring binoculars, camera and water. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen & mosquito spray. Meet at the Preserve Pavilion at the end of Port Street.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. High Intensity Training in short spurts for all ages and levels. Work at your own pace. Usually held in Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A, but location may change. Call Karen to confirm. Cost is $3 a class or $30 for 15 classes. Cash or check to COPA. Open to men & women. Bring mat & water. Spring Forest Qigong: This is held at 9am every Saturday. Relax, just do it! Suzanne McCann will be leading a weekly moving meditation in the outdoor pavilion at the Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture.Being active in cooler morning temperature is a great way to start your day! Now only $3/ person! Sit and Be Fit: Great workout for men and women, any physical shape with certified trainer Karen Decker (361-903-0901). Cost is $3 for drop-in class or $30 for 15 classes. Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:15pm in Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A (Location may change, call Karen to confirm). Join others and enjoy the benefits of play for adults: Relieve stress. Improve brain function. Stimulate the mind and boost creativity. Improve relationships and your connection to others. Keep you feeling young and energetic. Check [make out to COPA] or cash. Port A RPG Game Night: Gaming for age 16 and older is available in a controlled environment. High school and college gamers play Pathfinder, Star Wars RPG and Mutants & Masterminds. Held every Friday and Saturday, 4:30 pm to close, in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A. No charge to attend, but food usually is ordered if gamers want to eat while playing. Birding on the Boardwalk Learn a little about birds at 9am every Wednesday. Join birding expert, Nan Dietert, as she points out what’s flying, floating or fishing at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at the end of Ross Avenue. Birders of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to attend. Bring your own binoculars. FREE!
Interval Training: Offered by Parks and Recreation with certified personal trainer Karen Decker (361-903-0901) 6:30am on
Whooping it up
Poll shows nursing homes at tipping point Funding, other issues during legislative session to determine direction of long term care in state Texas nursing homes are underfunded and facing a crisis — but that’s no surprise to Texans. A recent survey conducted by Opinion Access, a NY-based polling firm, thru support from the American Health Care Association shows that 81 percent of Texans agree nursing homes in Texas are facing a crisis because the state is not adequately funding them.
The poll also revealed 80 percent of Texans say they support lawmakers who oppose additional Medicaid cuts to nursing homes and that the state should look elsewhere to balance the budget. “Texans are fiscal conservatives, but they think it’s important to look after the elderly and most vulnerable among us,” Warren said.
“These results are alarming, but not surprising,” said Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the Texas Health Care Association, which advocates for better skilled nursing care. “Texas has shortchanged seniors now for nearly 20 years, and the strain is really starting to show.”
• 58 percent of Texans say they would be less likely to vote for a legislator who voted to cut millions in Medicaid payments to nursing homes and skilled nursing centers
To the 41 percent of Texans who reported visiting a skilled nursing facility in the last year, the issue is personal. The evidence of the state’s chronic underfunding of long term care, is abundant. High staff turnover — as much as 94 percent for registered nurses — means there’s always a new face taking care of loved ones. Current funding levels make it difficult to invest in facility renovations or new equipment. And a recent indepth study of nursing home inspections shows as nursing home care continues to improve across the nation, Texas is lagging. Texas posted a nearly 20-percent increase in the total number of health deficiencies cited in nursing home surveys and a 3-percent increase in severe deficiencies from 2010 to 2014. “Texas can do better than that,” Warren said. “The good news out of this poll is that 74 percent of Texans say funding for nursing homes to care for low-income seniors is just as important as spending on transportation, water and education. We’ve got the will to fix this.”
Other findings from the survey include:
• 79 percent would support a proposal to allow Texas nursing homes to receive additional funding from the federal government without costing the state budget • 65 percent say insurance companies should not be allowed to discontinue contracting with nursing homes possibly forcing residents covered by these companies to move to another facility • 70 percent believe a nursing should be allowed to correct errors before being fined • And 53 percent oppose changing the law to allow someone with a concealed handgun license to carry a concealed handgun in a nursing home Warren said his organization will use this new data as they prepare for the start of the 85th Texas Legislature in January. “We’ve got innovative plans to improve the quality of care in Texas nursing homes that won’t cost a penny of the state’s general fund,” Warren said. “This is a crisis that Texas can easily avoid.”
The Island Moon provides this space for Island organizations. If you are a member of a club and want to get the word out about your events and/or projects send them along and we will get them in. Be sure to include a brief description of what your organization does and a contact person for those interested in joining. Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. Padre Island Antique Classic Car Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, tours, car shows on and around the Island. Please contact piaccarclub@aol.com for information on the upcoming meeting. Please include your contact information and the type of car owned.
Upcoming Activities: Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis meet at Noon each Wednesday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port Aransas. For more information please email portakiwanis@gmail. com. Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles available at no extra cost. RSVP online. PadreIslandUkeClub@gmail.com Padre Island Yacht Club – is welcoming new members. We have Boat slips available now for members. Contact Ralph Ferges, rferges@ gmail.com for slip rental information. Check us out as every Friday Night is Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact David Satterwhite, Rear Commodore in charge of Memberships, dgsatterwhite@gmail.com to attend. Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) members enjoy small boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Boat Parade, extended boat cruises to Palacios, TX. South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas. The Members plan several social events every year including Holiday Events and Potlucks, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Soup Nights, Chili Cook-offs, Old Fashioned Picnics, Talent Night, Theme Parties such as “Tie One On”, Fab 50’s, Brazilian, Western, and Medieval Nights. PIYC hosts The La Posada Foundation, whose mission is to gather toys and other donations for the US Marines “Toys for Tots” campaign through The Annual La Posada Parades and the Scuttlebutts La Posada Kick-off Party and Auction. Please come, join us! Check us out for a Friday Night Happy Hour! KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. The association annually has two fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is a ladies only social club open to all owners/ residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich our members through social activities and community involvement and we have A LOT of FUN in the process. We have monthly luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book clubs. We also have social events throughout the year including a monthly “Happy Hour” where the guys join in. We enjoy raising money for scholarships for local graduating seniors as well as other worthy causes in our community. We would love for you to join us and see how PIE can be part of your life. For more info please contact our membership chair Jaki Boyd @ 533-0854 Island United Political Action Committee: Maximize representation of Corpus Christi residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area government by promoting and supporting, by the endorsement process, proactive and unified voting in non-partisan races and other issues and referendums put to public vote. Meetings are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM 7:00 PM at Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood Grill. Board President - Brent Rourk, Phone 361-244-7603 e-mail: brentrourk@yahoo.com. POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. The Association’s primary responsibility is to maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect the annual fees and provide information and assistance to property owners. .. Membership in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring record legal title to any property within Padre Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, padreisles@pipoa.net. ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate with the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation of most species of wildlife in the area with an emphasis on marine animals. They care for about 1300 animals each year, including about 300 sea turtles and more than 100 species of birds. If you find an animal in peril they can help Tony Amos is the Director. 750 Channel View Dr. Port Aransas. 361 749-6793, 361 442-7638. afamos@mail.utexas.edu. Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island ladies got together under a Palapa and founded the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only rule is that there are no rules! We are all about fun and friendship. We meet once a month for lunch and various fun outings from cupcake making to CPR. ISLAND ROVERS: Walks every Saturday 3 miles or less along the beach, depending on peoples fitness and desires. When: Saturday, at 9am at the Padre Balli Park Office South of Encantada, in the parking lot between the office and the RV park. No competition, just conversation and healthy fitness.
Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... Will it Build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! We meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Veranda Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ yahoo.com or 361-445-7999.
For information see the Facebook group “Island Rovers”
Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City Council on matters pertaining to The Island. All meetings are open to the public and the public is invited to address the committee during the public comment period.
Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to assist in community and environmental concerns and provide a variety of social activities for people who are interested in the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. To join or ask questions go to portaransasparrotheads. com or email or call Deno “Moon Dog” Fabrie, President at 361 749 0256 or dfabrie@ yahoo.com.
Padre Island Business Association. The association is a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to advertise and promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff and Corpus Christi while advancing the interests of the business community. It is managed by a 9-member board of directors. A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting
Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This is the Island book club. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of ladies that like to read, love socializing with the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join us we would love to have you! Contact Linda Walsh, lawalshva@yahoo.com or 361-4457999, or just show up!
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Three Chords and the Truth
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By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com
2016 is toast…
DO NOT MISS LIST
In July the best show I saw was again at the Back Porch when outlaw poet, Billy Joe Shaver (Waco, TX) played. He had just released a new CD and had new band with him. It was a hot, steamy night on the porch and Billy Joe
Coming this weekend…
OK, Christmas is in the rearview and New Years is upon us. Here is my 2016 year in review. The Keith Sykes
Lazy Lester played Antones last April with Derek O’Brien and Grady Pinkerton on guitars and Jay Moeller on drums
Keith Sykes played a special showcase at Shorty’s last January. (Memphis, TN) show he did at Shorty’s last January to showcase ten new songs he had just written in Port A was as cool as it gets. Sykes is a gifted singer-songwriter who also played in Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band and penned the Volcano song. He’ll be back at the Third Coast Theater at the end of January. In February, the show of the month was probably the Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines (Austin, TX) show at Third Coast. These two seasoned pros are masters at their craft. Terri, a San Antonio native, is a prolific and accomplished songwriter, to say the least. I’ve watch this little sister blossom from the days when she played my open mic at Billy Blues in the 90’s. She is a self man business woman and a beautiful soul. Lloyd is another success story from Lubbock. I met him when he played with Joe Ely in the 70’s. He can play anything with strings on it, but is an absolute master on pedal steel guitar. He is also a much sought after record producer. Terri and Lloyd will be back at the Third Coast
etc made the genre happen. The Fabulous Thunderbirds got famous singing Lazy Lester songs (I’m a Lover Not a Fighter, Sugar Coated Love, etc). I’ve traveled much of the world with Lester. He’s the real deal. In May, the show to catch was the Uncle Lucius (Austin, TX) show at the Back Porch. The lead singer, Kevin Galloway, has a golden voice. The first time I saw Uncle Lucius perform, they did the entire Willy Nelson record, Red Headed Stranger, in entirety and in sequence, without a word of stage banter between songs. It was riveting and
Kevin Galloway and Uncle Lucius played the Back Porch last May.
The Sisters Morales played the Third Coast Theater last March on February 4th. In March, definitely the show of the month was, again, at the Third Coast with the adorable Sisters Morales. They did their “all Spanish” show with GRAMMY award winning percussionist Henry Brun in tow. The sisters, Lisa and Roberta, have a chemistry only granted to sisters. They harmonize like angels and their songs are lively and remarkable. In April I took a little road trip up to the new Antone’s in Austin to see my old friend, Lazy Lester. Lester is one of the pioneers of “swamp blues”. He and Jimmy Reed, Hound Dog Taylor, Lightning Hopkins, Slim Harpo,
made me an immediate fan. They have become quite the sensation wherever they play and have a strong fan base in Port A. In June, Joe King Carrasco set the Back Porch on fire. Joe is the King of Tex-Mex, plain and simple. He’s also a Texas music legend. He’ll be at Giggity’s for New Year’s Eve and you don’t want to miss that. In July, the Dirty River Boys (El Paso, TX) played the Back Porch and you would have needed a shoe horn to get any more people in. This is string band with light acoustics and five part harmonies. They all play all the instruments and are master musicians. I love this band.
More 2016…
Mr. Billy Joe Shaver ladies and gentlemen
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Free Beer Band Dec.29 Ullrich Ellison & Tribe Dec. 30
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was in rare form. In August, the Austin Music Hall of Fame band, Greezy Wheels played Shorty’s. Led by the Hattersleys, Cleve and Sweet Mary, these Austin icons were key in developing the “Live Music Capital of the World”. In September, Paul Fain of Tarpon Ice House fame, had a house concert in his front yard with ex-Tarpon luminary, Uel Jackson, Sierra Jackson and Dennis Sullivan and it was great. All three of those guys are great on their own, but together it was pure magic. None of them live in Port A anymore, so it was a special treat to see them again. In October, The Roselly’s (Bristol, UK) and The Lavens (San Antonio, TX) played Giggity’s. These are two family bands that have bonded at the hip. It was the second time they played Giggs and it was fantastic. The Roselly’s call themselves “British Americana” and I’d say that’s pretty close. There was a lot of music in the room that night. In November, San Antonio icon, Michael Martin, played Shorty’s and it was amazing, Michael is the founder of the Infadels and is a household word in S.A. He came with his longtime accompanist, George Batista, and gave me a walk down memory lane. And as for December, the jury is still out, but my money is on Joe King Carrasco for New Year’s at Giggity’s.
Thursday, December 29 Minnesota Al @ Gaff Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Eric Magnusson @ Scuttlebutt’s Kyle Park, Kimberly Dunn @ Brewster Street RJ Ramon @ House of Rock Friday, December 30 Jim Dugan @ Gaff Somethin’ Silky @ Treasure Island Richard Tondre @ 361 Bar Rhonda Rousey UFC Fight @ 361 Bar Billy Snipes & the Rasta Cowboys @ Shorty’s Ulrich Ellison @ Giggity’s Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Aaron Watson @ Brewster Street Fall, Vex, Desecrated Remains @ House of Rock
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On Thursday, Kyle Park is at Brewster. On Friday, blues rocker Ulrich Ellison and Tribe (Austin, TX) will play Giggity’s, Aaron Watson is at Brewster and Somethin’ Silky is at Treasure Island. Also, Richard Tondre will play the 361. On New Year’s the big show is at Giggity’s with Joe King, Treasure Island has DJ, the 361 Bar has the hilarious Mike and Ken show Unrehearsed and Unashamed, and the Wild Horse will have “casino night” with a big dinner buffet. Also on New Year’s, the Chanklas will play Shorty’s and Bri Bagwell will play the South Texas Ice House. Be safe out there, it’s all drunks and cops this weekend.
♫ ♪ And, that’s the truth ♫ ♪
Tuesday, January 10 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront
Happy Holidays
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Billie Snipes Dec. 30 Chanklas NEW YEAR’S EVE! Independent Thieves Jan. 7 Billy Snipes Jan. 14 Selfie Jan. 21 Ty Dietz Jan. 28
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Friday, January 13 Aloha Dave @ Giggity’s Bandora @ Rockits
Sunday, January 15 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s
Monday, January 16 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s
Tuesday, January 17 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s
Ronnie’s Birthday Stevie Start @ Giggity’s Open Mic @ Executive Surf Club
Thursday, January 19 Oddfellas @ Rockit Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s
Friday, January 20 Red Giant @ Giggity’s Ace Frehley, Enuff Z Nuff @ Brewster Street
Saturday, January 21 Todd Dorn @ Giggity’s Selfie @ Shorty’s Cruise Control @ Rockits
Monday, January 23 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s
Tuesday, January 24 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s
Friday, January 6 Bad Buoys @ Giggity’s Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Clarissa Serna @ Rockits
Sunday, January 8 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Independent Thieves @ Shorty’s
Thursday, January 12 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s
Sunday, January 22 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s
Thursday, January 5 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s
Saturday, January 7 James Little @ Giggity’s Independent Thieves @ Shorty’s Jarrod Birmingham @ Brewster Street Another Level @ Rockits
Wednesday, January 11 Jim Dugan @ Giggity’s Open Mic @ Executive Surf Club
Saturday, January 14 Matt Hole @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes & the Rasta Cowboys @ Shorty’s Sing Along Piano Bar @ Brewster Street Venues Lily @ Rockits
Saturday, December 31 Joe King Carrasco @ Giggity’s Mike & Ken Unrehearsed & Unashamed @ 361 Bar Chanklas @ Shorty’s Michael Burtts @ Scuttlebutt’s OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas Cruise Control @ Rockit’s Sing Along Piano Bar @ Brewster Street Bri Bagwell @ South Texas Ice House Selfless Lovers, Arcade ull ar rill Hustlers @ House of Rock
Tuesday, January 3 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s
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Thursday, January 26 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s
Friday, January 27 Duke E. Brown @ Giggity’s Bandora @ Rockits
Saturday, January 28 Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Giggity’s Ty Diets @ Shorty’s Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Another Level @ Rockits