TIME TO HIT THE ROAD [Mar. '08]
After an action-packed SXSW, Carolyn is ready to hit the road this March. 3/21 finds Carolyn Wonderland Band at Rolling Oaks - 8-11 p.m. - 5550 Mountain Vista, San Antonio, 210/ 655-4745. On 3/23, Carolyn returns to Austin to participate (along with Wendy Colonna, Guy Forsyth, Dan Dyer, Shelley King, and Dave Madden) for the Benefit for KOOP Radio @ Ruta Maya - 3601 S. Congress Ave. Suite D-200, Austin, 512/ 707-9637. On 3/25, the Carolyn Wonderland Band is in Houston @ Last Concert Cafe 10 p.m.-2 a.m. - 1403 Nance, 713/ 226-8563. Then, it's on to Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR on 3/28.
SXSW WRAP-UP [Mar. '08]
The L.A. Times Music Blog has a glowing review of Carolyn's SXSW showcase, here, concluding "Carolyn Wonderland is the real deal. She's an amazing guitar player. She whistled a solo. She even played the trumpet! And damn, can she sing."
Michael May has a piece in Weekend America called "Carolyn Wonderland: A True Texas Guitar Hero(ine) Gets Her SXSW Due". It features a nice little interview and downloadable podcast. Check it out.
And NRK has SXSW coverage, including Carolyn Wonderland, here (
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SXSW SHOWCASE AND MORE [Mar. '08]
It's going to be a busy week, so catch your breath! Fortunately for all our visitors, the rain is moving out of Austin. And warmer temperatures return for the hundreds of bands coming to town for SXSW. This is a great week to catch Carolyn, all over town.
On 3/12, catch Carolyn at a SXSW special FREE show (no badges needed) with Asleep at the Wheel, Carolyn Wonderland & scenes from the play "A Ride with Bob" 2-5pm, all ages, free! Antone's - 2-5 p.m., 213 W. 5th St, Austin, 512/ 263-4146. on 3/14 see Carolyn at Austin Visitor Center, 209 E. 6th Street. Carolyn plays noon-1 p.m. for the CD release of "Austin Music Vol.7" Later that evening, see Carolyn & Patrice Pike at ArtOutside08 with Vagina Monologues, Enchanted Forest - 6:30 p.m. - 1412 W. Oltorf, Austin, Tex. - 512/ 743-9031.
On Saturday 3/15, don't miss your chance to be a part of the MILLION MUSICIAN MARCH with Carolyn, Guy Forsyth, Instruments For Peace, and YOU! Events get started with a Noon Rally at State Capitol ; 1:00 p.m. March to City Hall ; 1:30-4 p.m. Concert & Speakers ; Come One Come All! Everyone Can Be An Instrument For Peace!
All leading up to the big Saturday night official SXSW showcase!!! Patrice Pike, Guy Forsyth, Cindy Cashdollar, Sue Foley, Del Castillo, and Ian McLagan @ Antone's - Ian McLagan 9 p.m.: Del Castillo 10 p.m.: Guy Forsyth 11 p.m.: Patrice Pike 12 a.m.: Carolyn Wonderland 1 a.m.: Cindy Cashdollar/ Sue Foley; 213 W. 5th St, Austin, Tex., 512/ 263-4146
A GOOD MONTH FOR GREAT MUSIC [Mar. '08]
When springtime comes to Austin - and yes, February counts as Spring - the fun begins. Windows are opened. Winter clothes go back in the box they came out of, last month. And festivals abound. Before we get to SXSW, why not step out and enjoy the fantastic weather at the Texas State Arts Festival? Located across from the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum (across from the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, Austin), the festival is just $5 per day (12 and under FREE with adult) both Saturday & Sunday (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.). Come out Saturday to see Carolyn perform at 3:15 p.m.
Later that night, head on out to the hill country and enjoy Carolyn Wonderland @ Hondo's On Main - 312 West Main, Fredericksburg, Tex. - 8-mightnight.
WAS THAT YOU ONSTAGE WITH THE PRESIDENT? [Feb. '08]
It's fair to say we get our share of attention here in Austin. What with SXSW and ACL and all the fancy top ten lists we're on. But the national focus on the recent televised debate between democratic candidates Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton over at UT this Thursday was nearly unprecedented. After all, when was the last time a Texas primary mattered so much to democrats!? Anyway, the question we've been asked most often this week is "was that Carolyn I saw onstage with Barack Obama on the evening news?" Yes it was! If you've got photos or attended the Austin fundraiser for Senator Obama on Thursday, we'd love to hear from you @ . And we'll have some photos in the gallery soon.
In the meantime Texas, it's about time to get out there and vote. Regardless of who you support for president, the time is now to make your voice heard. Texas primaries are on March 4, 2008!
CAROLYN, BENSON TO PERFORM AT BENEFIT FOR OBAMA [Feb. '08]
"Generation Obama" is sponsoring an event at the Austin Music Hall on 2/21, including an early VIP event at 6:30 p.m., then a debate-watching party starting at 7 p.m. After the debate, music will be provided by Joe Ely, Carolyn Wonderland and
Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson. Asleep at the Wheel is scheduled to be the house band for the evening. RSVP required, according to the invitation, at 476-2008 or Texasobama@barackobama.com
MISS UNDERSTOOD AVAILABLE NOW [Feb. '08]
Heynow! The Merch Store is OPEN again, just in time for the release of Carolyn's new album, Miss Understood! Those of you who've been asking about getting your copy of Alcohol & Salvation (Compact Disc) and Bloodless Revolution (Compact Disc), as well as a nice selection of shirts can now purchase securely online, once again!
THE LONE STAR ICONOCLAST INTERVIEW [Jan. '08]
Crawford's bold Lone Star Iconoclast has a nice cover story and interview (Issue 4, 1/23/2008) with Carolyn on the eve of the release of her new album, Miss Understood. Click here to read (requires Flash).
JANUARY ROLLS ON [Jan. '08]
It's awful cold here in Austin... Brrrrr.... Best to stay indoors and keep ourselves warm with a shot of the blues. There's the Shelley King and Carolyn Wonderland songswap on 1/23 at Artz Ribhouse at 7:30 p.m. (that's an all ages show, kids), 2330 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. On 1/24, the Carolyn Wonderland Band continues their early Thursday residency at 8 p.m. following the Saxon Pub Happy Hour at 6, 1320 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. And on 1/25, Carolyn Wonderland opens for Rocky Athas @ the fantastic Granada Theater in Dallas (Carolyn plays at 8:45 p.m.) - 3524 Greenville Ave.
CAROLYN AND SHELLEY KING IN HOUSTON, AUSTIN SONGSWAP [Jan. '08]
Shelley King and Carolyn Wonderland hit the road this week to grace the stage of McGonigel's Mucky Duck - 2425 Norfolk, Houston. They're back in Austin for a songswap on 1/16 at Artz Ribhouse 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (all ages), 2330 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. On 1/17, the Carolyn Wonderland Band plays the regular early Thursday residency - 8 - 9:30 p.m. following the Saxon Happy Hour at 6...at the fabulous Saxon Pub - 8 p.m. - 1320 S Lamar, Austin, Tex.
NEW CD "MISS UNDERSTOOD" - DUE SOON [Jan. '08]
The long-awaited follow-up to Bloodless Revolution, Carolyn Wonderland's Miss Understood hits U.S. streets February 5, 2008. Produced by 9-time Grammy-winner, Ray Benson, and recorded in Austin, the album features 6 new songs from Carolyn, as well as choice selections from Bruce Robison, JJ Cale, Terri Hendrix & Rick Derringer. Guest musicians include Jamie Oldaker, Lloyd Maines, Ray Benson, and many other Austin greats.
And we've got an early look at the artwork, track-list, and the year ahead right here!
JANUARY ROLLS ON [Jan. '08]
It's a good time to get right this week with some shows in Austin and Houston. On 1/10, the Carolyn Wonderland Band plays from 8 - 9:30 p.m. at the fabulous Saxon Pub (8 p.m.), 1320 S Lamar, Austin - 512/ 448-2552. On 1/11, the Carolyn Wonderland Band joins the Benefit for Jen [our good friend from Bleu French Laundry], with Summer Wardrobe, Amplified Heat, Chili Cold Blood, The Alice Rose, Murdocks, Ralph White, & more... @ Ruta Maya, 3601 S Congress, Austin - 512/ 707-9637. On 1/12, join the Carolyn Wonderland Band performs at Daughters of Guitarzilla -- a VERY LIVE broadcast on KPFT 90.1 FM and kpft.org ["Joe's Roadhouse"... with Joe Montes], featuring: Carolyn Wonderland, Allison Fisher, Mary Cutrufello, Jessica Zwee (SkyBlue72), Heather Webb (Adrian and the Sickness), Veronica Butler, Star (JuJuEyeball), Vicky Logan, Marina, Leesa Harrington-Squyers, Tracy Conover @ Dan Electros Guitar Bar - 3-6 p.m. - 1031 East 24th Street, Houston - 713/ 862-8707. Didn't get enough? Later that night, the Carolyn Wonderland Band picks it up again at Dan's for another full set of music, 9:30 p.m.
WELCOME TO 2008 [Jan. '08]
We hope you've had time to recover from the inevitable excess of the end-of year holidays. Time to get up and boogie this week to the sounds of the Carolyn Wonderland Band. On 1/3 (8 pm) and 1/4 (11 pm LATE NITE), you can catch the band at Saxon Pub. On 1/5, head-out to Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill (10 pm) to catch the band in Spicewood, Tex. And on 1/6, start the new year off right with Gospel Brunch with the Imperial Golden Crown Harmonizers!!! Sarah Brown, Shelley King and Paul "Buddha" Mills may be out of town, but Papa Mali, Nick Connoly, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Kim Descamps, and Carolyn Wonderland are bringing in the heavy hitters to sub: Frosty on drums and Gurf on bass!!! So pass the tip jar at this free gospel brunch to raise money for central Texas charities. 2529 S Lamar at Bluebonnet, Austin.
KEEP AUSTIN BIZARRE BAZAAR--THIS WEEK! [Dec. '07]
On 12/18, you can catch the Carolyn Wonderland Band (and get a little holiday shopping done) at the 1st Annual Keep Austin Bizarre Bazaar!. Carolyn plays from 9:30 pm - 11 pm, Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin.
NEW VIDEO PLAYER [Dec. '07]
There's a ton of great video and musical performances available on Carolyn Wonderland's new YouTube Playlist. Push play to get started or click the window to view at full size!
DON'T MISS THE DAMES IN DALLAS [Dec. '07]
It's a billing so big, one city can't handle it: three of Texas' preeminent female musicians - Ginger Leigh, Patrice Pike and Carolyn Wonderland - travel north for "Austin Dames in Dallas" on 12/7 at Poor David's Pub @ 1313 South Lamar St., Dallas - 214/ 565-1295 (you can catch the same billing in Austin on 12/29 at The Parish). Next week, Carolyn Wonderland Band brings the blues back to The Saxon Pub with a double-dose: Thursday (12/13) at 8, then a late nite show the next night at 11 pm (12/14), 1320 S Lamar, Austin - 512/ 448-2552. On 12/18, you can catch the Carolyn Wonderland Band (and get a little holiday shopping done) at the 1st Annual Keep Austin Bizarre Bazaar!. Carolyn plays from 9:30 pm - 11 pm, Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin.
WHERE WILL YOU BE CHRISTMAS EVE? [Dec. '07]
Austinites looking for that last-minute Christmas gift should look no further than the 32nd annual Armadillo Bazaar, featuring fine art, distinctive gifts, and great music ALL DAY LONG. Music over the 10 day run includes such Austin originals as Cyril Neville, Marcia Ball, Ray Benson, Sara Hickman, Ruthie Foster, and the Shelley King Band. You can catch Carolyn Wonderland Band from 3:30 - 6 p.m. on 12/24, 500 East Cesar Chavez St., Austin.
And don't forget: 12/31 in Houston: Carolyn Wonderland Band with Guy Forsyth and his Band!!! @ Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 East 24th Street, Houston, Tex. - 713/ 862-8707.
CAROLYN BLOGGING FROM THE INTERWEBS [Nov. '07]
Carolyn Wonderland is now blogging from her own space on the web. Get the latest, including video blogs here! Recent blogs include: Netherlands & Wonderjam in review; The Jerry Lightfoot memorial benefit for Texas Pete Mayes at Fitzgerald's; The Asleep at the Wheel show at Antone's with David Letterman's Paul Shaffer, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Bobbie Nelson & Billy Gibbons; Austin Music Hall unveiling with Del Castillo, Bobbie Nelson, Nakia & Kacy Crowley; Dylan Documentary hosted by Patti Smith; KGSR's 17th anniversary broadcast with Jimmy LaFave, Beau Soleil, Big Head Todd and the Monsters; Ginger Leigh, Patrice Pike in Dallas & Austin; NYE Freak-in with Guy Forsyth at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar; "Miss Understood" CD coming soon!
AUSTIN MUSIC HALL REOPENS WITH SIMS BENEFIT [Nov. '07]
The Austin Music Hall reopens this week The hall's coming-out party Monday will benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and the SIMS Foundation, the musician-oriented mental health organization. The event, featuring performances from Del Castillo, Bobbie Nelson and many more, is somewhere between a soft launch and a premiere for the much-anticipated building. You can read more on the opening and benefit here.
JERRY LIGHTFOOT MEMORIAL - CONCERT & BENEFIT @ FITZGERALD'S [Nov. '07]
Carolyn Wonderland Band will be performing at the 1st Annual Jerry Lightfoot Memorial Concert [& Benefit for Texas Pete Mayes] Sunday November 18, 2007 at Fitzgeralds, Houston, TX. Featuring Carolyn Wonderland, Trudy Lynn, Texas Johnny Brown, Tommie Lee Bradley, Gene Kelton, Tommy Dardar, Rock Romano, Steve Krase, The Shadowcasters, Texas City Slim, Pee Wee Stephens, The Blue Threads, Charlie Prichard, George Kinney, Johnny Smith and a special appearance by Texas Pete Mayes.
The idea for this special concert event was conceived by friends and family of the late Jerry Lightfoot, as a way to keep Jerry's name alive and support the Houston blues community which Jerry brought so much recognition to during his lifetime. Each year the proceeds from this event will benefit a different individual or organization deeply connected to Houston's blues culture. This inaugural event will benefit Houston native and blues legend Texas Pete Mayes, who despite diabetes still manages to rock the house with the best of them and will perform several numbers with the house band.
Doors Open: 3:30 p.m. Music Starts: 4:30 p.m. Cover charge $12
IF IT'S THANKSGIVING, IT'S SAXON PUB [Nov. '07]
Dance off the turkey tryptophane Thanksgiving night as the Carolyn Wonderland Band plays the early Thursday residency from 8 to 9:30 p.m. (following the Saxon Happy Hour at 6pm) ... at the fabulous Saxon Pub!
PAM JAM'S 17TH HALLOWEEN PARTY [Oct. '07]
BON VOYAGE PARTY for the band and Pam Jam's 17th Annual Halloween Freak-Out! Jodi Adair plays the 7pm - 9pm happy hour and Carolyn Wonderland Band plays 10pm until LATE!!! No Rain! No Rain! No Rain! No Rain! No Rain! No Rain! No Rain! No Rain! The Carolyn Wonderland Band rocks all night long at this monthly outdoor HOOP-a-THON [- last Tuesday of EVERY month]! Beer, wine, booze... and the music goes until 2am! Jodi Adair plays Three Happy Hours 6pm - 9pm! Great Food (vegan friendly!), Sweet Vibes, Big LOVE! ...on the BIG stage! Join us! Come Boogie!!!
THE NEW VOICE OF UT HOOPS [Oct. '07]
How often does one get an opportunity to be the voice of a nationally-competitive basketball program? Carolyn Wonderland is joining forces with the Texas men's and women's basketball teams to sing the program's new anthem "Rock the Drum," penned by UT music professor John Mills. Prof. Mills is a staple of the Austin jazz scene who has also worked with Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Los Lonely Boys. The recording is the first of a series that will feature such artists as Asleep at the Wheel, Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P. Nunn and UT's own Longhorn Band. This performance is just Carolyn's latest contribution to UT athletics. She previously preformed the national anthem before home games in 2006 and 2005.
DOWN TO HOUSTON [Oct. '07]
You can catch the Carolyn Wonderland Band this Saturday night, October 20, at Dan Electros Guitar Bar - 1031 E 24th Street, Houston, Tex. Opener TBA... Cost: $10
DON'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS [Oct. '07]
This Saturday night, October 13, Carolyn Wonderland and her band host the Buddy Miles All-Star Jam at La Zone Rosa with the Rocky Athis Band and special guests: Tommy Shannon, Malford Milligan and Phil Brown, Gary Clark, Jr., Gary Primich, Les Dudek and more, and, of course, the legendary Buddy Miles! 612 West 4th St, Austin, Tex. Tickets here.
A MONTH OF THE BLUES [Oct. '07]
Friday's Houston Chronicle reminded us about the Bayou City's long history with the blues. Writer Andrew Dansby even fathomed a look at the 75 most essential Texas blues records, in an article sure to arouse some passionate debate.
But to know the blues, you really have to go out and hear a little for yourself. And you've got a few prime opportunities, this week. On 10/2, the Carolyn Wonderland Band plays the Benefit for The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians' HAAM Benefit Day 2007 (from 8:40 - 9:30pm) at Guero's, 1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, Tex. - 512/ 447-7688. For more on the event, happening all over town, click here. On 10/3, you can catch Carolyn and Cole El-Saleh at a free show accompanying the Kathleen Hudson book-signing at Schreiner University - 6 p.m., 2100 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, Tex (note the corrected time!). Then on to San Antonio and the Rolling Oaks - 9 p.m., 5550 Mountain Vista, San Antonio, Tex. - 210/ 655-4745.
AUSTIN YAM JAM AT THREADGILL'S [Sept. '07]
Austin Yam Jam at Threadgill's WHQ Dig this! 3 PM - Ruthie Foster; 4 PM - Bruce Robison; 5 PM - porterdavis
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE WEDNESDAY [Sept. '07]
Come on out to Artz Ribhouse on Wednesday, for a special show with Carolyn Wonderland with Cole El-Saleh @ 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (all ages) - 2330 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. - 512/ 442-8283. Later this week, catch the full band - 8 p.m. at The Saxon Pub - 1320 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. - 512/ 448-2552.
HILL COUNTRY MESS AROUND [Sept. '07]
Join us for the Hill Country Mess Around in San Marcos, September 8-9, with Carolyn and a slew of others, including a homecoming by Todd Snider who found his calling on Cheatham Street, Drivin' and Cryin' front man Kevn Kinney and a special reunion performance from Americana pioneers, Blue Mountain. Tickets are $20 per day in advance and a two-day pass also gets the buyer a free, limited-edition commemorative t-shirt. Advance tickets are available at www.myspace.com/hcmessaround
SPEAK OUT ON IRAQ [Aug. '07]
This weekend, join Carolyn and peacemakers from all over the country for a rip-roarin' Texas-style PEACE RALLY: The American People's Poll on Iraq in Fort Worth!! Bring your family, friends, & lawn chairs out for some good company, live music & entertainment, & some dancin" in the streets!! Saturday September 1. Entertainment & activities throughout the day, with main rally from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 900 Main St, Fort Worth, Texas [General Worth Square - downtown between 8th & 9th Streets].
WHO DO YOU LOVE? [Aug. '07]
The latest issue of InStyle magazine asked celebrities "what is sexy?" Friday Night Lights star Taylor Kitsch singled-out The Saxon Pub and a certain singer we all know: "Live music. There's a dark, low-key bar in Austin that I love. This great guitarist named Carolyn Wonderland plays there..." Read more here.
This Friday (8/24), see Carolyn Wonderland Band live at Paola Park Square in Paola, Kansas at ROOTS FEST 2007. Admission to the festival is just $8 per person, per day - Carolyn Wonderland Band plays on Day One, after Blue 88 and just before Austin ex-pat and old friend Chris Duarte and the Groove Hogs! - and are available at the gate. Children 10 & under are FREE!
Then jet on down to Dallas on Saturday (8/25) to see Carolyn opening for Ruthie Foster @ The Granada Theatre!
BACK FROM THE DEAD [Aug. '07]
This week's Houston Press has an article on the upcoming resurrection of Justice Records, one of the Bayou City's few non-rap record labels to ever see success. The piece talks with controversial company owner Randall Jamail - and a detractor or two - on the past and future of the label.
GET ON BOARD FOR THE WONDERJAM [Aug. '07]
Come fly away with us to Amsterdam, The Netherlands – November 5-12, 2007 – with a fan package deal that covers flight, rooms, taxes & all shows!!! Carolyn and friends celebrate her birthday at the 5th Annual Wonderjam in Amsterdam!!! Music nightly featuring the CAROLYN WONDERLAND BAND + LEEANN ATHERTON (and band), ZEEGRASS + D. BROWN FISHER with SPEEDY SPARKS (and band)! Some suprises, to be sure! Get your deposits in early for the best deal! Click through to the WonderJam web site for all the details!
THE HEAT IS ON [Aug. '07]
Back here in Austin — from several weeks in the EU and a brief trip to western PA — where the heat is rising. Getting gear'd-up for this weekend's long-awaited Austin Freedom Fest 2007 at The Backyard out at Bee Caves. Carolyn Wonderland Band will be joined by Texas royalty Willie Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel, Paula Nelson, Jackie "Joke Man" Martling and more! Tickets are available now, so act fast and grab yours while you can!
UNCLE JOHN TURNER, 1944-2007 [July '07]
"A benefit concert for Texas blues great Uncle John Turner planned for Wednesday at Antone's will now also serve as a celebration of his life," according to Michael Corcoran, who penned an obit in the Austin American-Statesman last Friday. The show gets underway at 7 p.m. on 8/1 at Antone's and will include performances and remembrances by Johnny Winter, Tommy & The Leftovers starring Tommy Shannon, Barry "Frosty" Smith, Malford Milligan, Mike Keller, Carolyn Wonderland & Cole El Saleh, Alan Haynes, a Blues Power Reunion, and more... The event will honor the blues legend, as well as educating public on health issues through a number of local orgs like: Sims Foundation, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and the Liver Foundation of Central Texas. For more on the Austin benefit from News 8 Austin's Andy Langer & Margaret Moser of the Austin Chronicle, click here.
UNCLE JOHN TURNER LEAVES BEHIND MUSICAL LEGACY [July '07]
The Port Arthur News is reporting the death of Uncle John Turner, Johnny Winter's original drummer, and whose Austin band Krackerjack featured Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar. Austin musicians, including Carolyn, had been scheduled to play a benefit on 8/1 @ Antone's, to help cover medical expenses associated with complications brought-on by hepatitis C. The benefit shows planned statewide will go on as scheduled, per Paul Orta. See also here. For more on this sad day in Texas music and the legacy of Uncle John Turner, click here and here.
EUROPEAN TOUR CONTINUES [July '07]
It's the last week in the EU, and the band is primed for the final shows on 7/28 with CW Band and Ginger Leigh @ Maloe Melo in Amsterdam and 7/29 with CW Band and Ginger Leigh @ Huis Verloren - in Hoorn. They'll hit the ground running when they get back to the States, on 8/1 as Carolyn and Cole perform along with Johnny Winter - and a cast of dozens - at a benefit for Uncle John Turner @ Antone's. On 8/2, the band returns to the Saxon Pub in Austin at 8 p.m.
Elsewhere, the Houston Press recently revisited "Ten Years After -- the 1997 Houston Press Music Awards." It's a fascinating, if opinionated, look at where Houston music was in the waning years of the twentieth century, as well as where it appears to be headed. Give it a look.
SUMMER IN THE OLD WORLD [July '07]
Fresh from a satisfying sojourn to the west coast of the United States, the Carolyn Wonderland Band is back in Austin to help celebrate Antone's birthday (7/13) in style with the boys from Storyville. 10 pm, 213 W. 5th St, Austin. Then they hop aboard a plane for a couple of weeks of shows in Europe. Check MySpace and calendar for dates and times and the details. More information is forthcoming, so stay tuned!
STILL OUT WEST [July '07]
We hope everone had a safe and dry (this is an in-joke for people here in Austin) Independence Day here in the States. Ahh. Good times. And you have exactly one day to pick yourselves up and dust yourselves off for the Carolyn Wonderland Band at Crystal Bay Club Casino, that's #14 Hwy 28, Crystal Bay, Nevada. It's a free one, folks. Then, on to the summer highlight for a lot of people: The High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, Cal. on July 7-8. On 7/9, another opportunity to catch the Carolyn Wonderland Trio in a unique location: at the UC-Davis Quad - 7:30 [Just one set - get there early!], One Shields Ave., Davis, Ca. Then on 7/10 the band hits the road again, see them at the Rhythm Room - 9 pm (2 sets) - 1019 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ - 480/ 264-7880.
HITTING THE ROAD [June '07]
The band hits the road this week with some much anticipated gigs in some of our favorite places. On 6/26, don't miss the bad - all night long! - at The Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, Tex. - 713/ 226-8563. On 6/28, Carolyn Wonderland Band will perform at Murphy's Lounge - Two 75-minute sets! - 4737 S. 96th Street, Omaha, Ne - 402/ 339-7170. Then on 6/30 and 7/1, it's the
Carolyn Wonderland Band at The Grand County Blues Society's Blues from the Top Festival. On 6/30, catch the band with John Alex Mason @ Winter Park Pub - S HWY 40 (on the edge of town), Winter Park, Co. - 970/ 726-4929. on 7/1, see them with Tab Benoit/ Cyril Neville/ Anders Osborne/ Johnny Sansone/ Waylon Thibadeaux/ Big Chief Monk Boudreaux/ Tommy Castro Band/ Eden Brent/ Andy Irvine Blues Collective + The Blues From The Top Gospel Choir...! @ Smokin' Moe's Ribhouse and Saloon - Cooper Creek Square, 78930 US Highway 40, Winter Park, Co. - 970/ 726-4600.
THIS WEEK [June '07]
It's a great week to be out and about. Nice weather, and lots of opportunities for unique music experiences. On 6/14, Carolyn Wonderland Trio plays from 7pm - 10pm at Mercury Hall for the Mercury Hall Concerts Dinner Series! 512/ 236-1226 ~ Nestled on a secluded hilltop just minutes from downtown Austin, this historic home should be an ideal location to take in the beauty of the outdoors and great music just outside of town. Then on 6/15, catch the Carolyn Wonderland Band's late set (10:45pm - 1:30am) with Erin Jaimes Band opening! - at Tilly's, Yacht Harbor Marina on Lake Travis (16410 Stewart St). And then back in Big D on 6/16, Carolyn Wonderland with Jim Suhler! at Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St [at Exposition], Dallas, Tex.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASK [May '07]
Good times abound for live music fans, because you can start off your Monday (5/21) in style with SIS DeVILLE!!!!! - Austin's favorite All-Grrl Southern-Rock Band - with Floramay Holliday, Ann Marie Harrop, Shelley King, Lisa Pankratz & Carolyn Wonderland! First, catch em on your free radio KGSR-FM (107.1) @ 9 am !!! Then, at Momo's later that night - it's an early-ish show from 8-10 p.m., 618 W. 6th St (Upstairs Above Katz's) in Austin - 512/ 479-8848.
Meanwhile, Austin360's got the scoop on Sunday night's Blues Society Extravaganza and why it matters. And the Statesman's very own Michael Corcoran also reviewed last Saturday's amazing Road to Austin Concert, yesterday.
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS AND MORE [May '07]
It's a great week to get out and see Carolyn in some unique places. On 5/19, you can see Carolyn - along with Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, Eric Johnson, Bob Schneider, Delbert McClinton, Joe Ely, Tosca String Quartet, Raul Salinas, Malford Milligan, Ruthie Foster, Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox, James Hand, The Unity Celebration Singers, Bobby Whitlock & Coco Carmel, Ian McLagan, Lisa Hayes, Academicos da Opera, Stephen Bruton, and more! - at The Road to Austin: Live Music Capital of the World - Free Concert! - Auditorium Shores (Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Movie at 6:50 p.m., Music from 7:00-10:30 p.m.). Then on 5/20, you get a double-shot. Carolyn performs at the @ Caritas of Austin: Tribute Dinner honoring Ray Benson - Barton Creek Resort & Spa - 6:30 pm - 8212 Barton Club Dr., Austin, Tex. - 512/ 329-4000. Then, the Austin Blues Society Premiere Concert with Jimmie Vaughan, Marcia Ball, W. C. Clark, Carolyn Wonderland, Ruthie Foster, and more! - In Memory of Clifford Antone - Antone's - 7-11 pm - 213 W. 5th St, Austin, Tex., 512/ 263-4146.
MUSIC FEST, COLORADO + MORE [May '07]
Start your week right on 4/29 with Carolyn Wonderland Trio along with Sarah Jarosz, Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers, Porter Davis, Laura Freeman + Matt the Electrician! at the Live Music Extravaganza + auction, BBQ at St. Stephen's Episcopal School - 12-5 pm - 6000 FM 3237, Wimberly. Carolyn + Cole perform a special show on 5/2 at Artz Ribhouse - 7:30 pm - 2330 S Lamar, Austin. And on 5/5, catch the full Carolyn Wonderland Band, live at The Soiled Dove Underground - 7401 E. 1st Street in Denver!
HELLO HOUSTON! [Apr. '07]
Seriously, what could be better than great rock n'roll and 9000% humidity? Anything? Houston gets two chances (well, three if you're getting particular) to enjoy the sounds of Carolyn Wonderland, this week. On Tuesday, 4/24, you can catch the Wonderland Band @ Last Concert Cafe from 10pm-2am (1403 Nance - 713/ 226-8563) and TWO times on 4/28 @ the Bayou City's premiere annual event, the Houston International Festival (First on the "Texas Stage" [1:30-2:15 p.m.]... and also on the "Houston Stage" [8:15-9:15 p.m.]. In between, don't miss Carolyn and Shelley King @ Artz Ribhouse in Austin on 4/25 (7:30 - 9:30 pm -- all ages) - 2330 S Lamar - 512/ 442-8283 and Saxon Pub on 4/26 at 8 pm - 1320 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. - 512/ 448-2552.
FREEDOM THAT'S FREE [Apr. '07]
It's a week bookended by FREE shows, and you can take that to the bank! On Sunday, 4/15, catch Carolyn and Cole El-Saleh in Austin at Waterloo Records - noon (for a brief, 20 minute set) - 6th + Lamar. On Wednesday, 4/18, join the songswap at Artz Ribhouse - 7:30 - 9:30 pm (all ages) - 2330 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. Thursday finds the full band at the Saxon Pub, 8 pm, 1320 S Lamar, Austin, Tex. And on Friday, 4/20, see Carolyn at the City of Austin's Live from the Plaza - 12 pm - City Hall Plaza, 301 W. Second St., Austin, Tex. - Cost: FREE!!!
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Tour Dates, Benefits, and Public Appearances.
Carolyn Wonderland Band at Dan Electro's (7-14-06)
Carolyn at Strings Attached (5-19-06)
Carolyn and Cole at Ruta Maya (2006)
Carolyn at Grand County Blues Festival (7-2-05)
Carolyn at High Sierra (6-30-05)
@ Momo's in Austin (2005)
Carolyn with the String Cheese Incident (2004)