Last weekend was a blast. I flew to Austin, Texas to play a hole in the wall club called the Velveeta Room. It's a legendary room right on the infamous 6th Street. For those of you not in the know, Austin is the live music capital of the world and 6th Street is party central. The club is known for rough crowds, but infinite possibilities when it comes to how how far you want to take or punish the crowd, depending on ones mood and their attitude.
I knew as soon as I landed and grabbed a cab, things were going to be interesting. The Sikh driver sang TLC's "Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls" to me, all the way to the hotel. Only in Austin...
I got to see a bunch of comics I hadn't seen in awhile, in particular my brother from another mother, Tom Hester. Tom has been my friend for over 20 years. He started out in the era of Bill Hicks at the Comedy Workshop in Houston. His act is a masterpiece of precision and timing. He's also been known over the years for being the last one to leave a party. It was so nice to see him at the top of his game this weekend, and to also see that he's taking damn good care of himself. I guess we all do at a certain point. I myself blurted, "Yay!" when I saw the elliptical machine in the hotel gym one morning. The only time I ever used to do that on the road, was when I found out the middle act was holding... Sweet Lord, what happened to us!?!
Austin and most of Texas had been besot by a terrible heat this summer and fall. It seems like it drove everybody a little crazy, including some animals. I had never seen so many city critters acting bold and a bit crazy. It was like a 'Squirrels Gone Wild Video." On the last day, we barely missed running over a few of them. One in particular, stopped in mid traffic turned towards Tom's car and threw her hands up in the air, showing us all 8 of her nipples...
As always Austin was a trip. saw old friends, made new friends and left with more ideas then I brought...
Speaking of ideas... Here are some ideas for jokes I got while watching CNN in the hotel room. I have to say that CNN is starting to become a disappointing source for news.
CNN keeps calling American born terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki a rock star... Really CNN!?! Most rock stars try to talk people out of their underwear - not stuff bombs inside them.
Mexico City is thinking about a two year "opt out" contract for marriage. But, like any lease - you have to be wary of the "wear and tear" clause...
Hallmark now offers sympathy cards for people who find themselves jobless. One card reads, "Just so you know I share your sorrow - but honestly bro, I ain't got JACK for you to borrow!!!"
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