Austin, Texas - February 12th, 2006 Brunch at Eliza Gilkyson's house.  Brunch at Eliza Gilkyson's house.  Brunch at Eliza Gilkyson's house.  Jill playing Eliza's beautiful old organ.  Eliza performing at at the Redhouse Records showcase 'A Nod To Bob' with Rosalee Sorells, Jimmy LeFave, Lynn Miles and others.  Eliza won 4 Folk Alliance Awards at the conference. Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Solo Artist of the Year, and Contemporary Artist of the Year.  Jill eats a honkin' big Texas sandwich AND gives the Festival Distribution schpiel at the same time!  The Gibson Brothers do an impromptu performance at their agent's booth.  Chuck McCabe and Jay Howlett at the Blah Blah Woof Woof Records booth easily had the best display at the Trade Fair. [It must have been after 4:00 pm and the bar was open.] Check out their web site at [you guessed it] www.blahblahwoofwoof.com  The wonderful Jeff and Vida from Nashville showcasing.  Conjunto Azatlan, a Chicano band from San Antonio. They thanked the audience for coming to see them rather than staying home to watch Desperate Housewives.  Rockabilly band doing an 'unauthorized' performance in the hall.  Jammin' by the elevators. You could always get a good audience there.  Twilight Hotel from Winnipeg showcasing in the Manitoba Room.  Richard Flohil napping during The Laws' showcase in the Sweet Beaver Suite.  Paul's #1 favorite from the whole gol-darned conference ... HAMELL ON TRIAL!  Hamell On Trial  Hamell On Trial  Hamell On Trial. To read an intersting article on him, go here |
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