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Knights of Texas Swing @ Artz Ribhouse (05/29/2011)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

The fifth Sunday of any month that has one, you’ll find us at Artz enjoying the food and the Western swing sounds of The Knights of Texas Swing featuring Paul Schlessinger, Jimmy Grabowske, Ray Tessmer, Sherman Lindsay, and Kim Cochran.  We’re talking fiddles, pedal steel, guitars, an easy drum beat, and great vocals.  Oh, yeah, and lots of fun!!

Jim Grabowske, Sherman Lindsay, Ray Tesmer, and Paul Schlesinger
Jim Grabowske, Sherman Lindsay, Ray Tesmer, and Paul Schlesinger
Paul Schlesinger
Jim, and Sherman

Gentleman Jim G
So much fun
Paul and Ray
Jim always finds something to make the audience smile

Ray and Paul
Paul
Kim Cochran

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Jim Grabowske @ Artz Ribhouse (05/15/2011)

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

Usually, the third Sunday of the month, you’ll find Bert Rivera and friends holding forth on the pedal steel at Artz Ribhouse.  This Sunday, though, Bert had family obligations so he called on our friend Jim Grabowske to set in for him.  We love Bert, but sure were happy to see Jim on stage.

If you don’t know Jim, check out the article in the Austin Chronicle written by Margaret Moser (Hank, Harry, and Jesse James) or our little blurb and pictures in the archive (Texas and Music – Jim Grabowske).  Even better, if you don’t know him, make the effort to meet him.  He’s a true talent, a Southern gentleman and great friend.

Don’t mean to slight the others on stage with Jim.  Talk about talent!!  Ray Tesmer on lead guitar, Howard Kalish on fiddle, Dodd Meredith on drums, and Brent Wilson on stand up bass.  Besides great musicians, all of them are excellent vocalists.

Be sure to check out the video below of one of Jim’s favorites, “Rose Room”. (If it doesn’t appear below, just refresh the page.  Been a little slow loading tonight.)

Jim discussing how to play "something" with Ray
A little bit of what is affectionately known as an "Austin Rehearsal".
Jim G & Ray Tesmer
And the band is ready! :)
Ray Tesmer

Brent Wilson
Howard Kalish on fiddle. With the window behind him and Brent, a lot of pictures didn't turn out.....til later that is. :)
Everyone Playing :)
Howard and Brent
Jim always seems to be concentrating so hard. :)

Howard's pretty masterful on that fiddle. :)
Dodd Meredith......vocalist and announcer :)
Hard to get unique angles on the band when they're all lined up in a row. :)
Ray
Brent

The "stage" is so small that Howard had to sing sideways to get to the mic
Dodd's always hiding behind the drums and the mics :)
Jim Grabowske or......as we've been known to call him....."The Master"


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Sunset Valley Boys @ Artz Ribhouse (04/16/2011)

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

What can be better than delicious food at Artz served with a big helping of county music?  Well, in our opinion, not much. :)  That’s why we made sure we were at Artz when the Sunset Valley Boys setup and started playing.  Of course, besides the food and the music, it’s always great to see all our friends!

Sherman "studiously" setting up the drums
Polk Shelton. Next time you see him ask him which way is "up" on his harmonica. (Sorry, Polk, but it was funny!)
Charlie Irwin and Gordon Fowler

Was finally able to get some good pics of Gordon
No, Charlie is not asleep.....it only looks that way sometimes
Ken Simpson
In Craig's defense.....he was playing when I took this.....he was not taking a nap


Not sure, but that might be the quietest we've ever seen Sherman. :)
Ken's helper......the HiredGun RMS.....available for all musicians and other techies at www.hiredgunrms.com. (it really is a great tool!)

There! See we told you Craig was awake!

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Knights of Texas Swing @ Artz Ribhouse (08/29/2010)

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

A Sunday evening of good food, great music, and wonderful friends. Just how great is all that on a late summer evening?   Be sure to watch the video, too…..especially Paul when they really got into it.   :)

Paul Schlesinger and Ray Tessmer doing the twin fiddle thing.
Sherman Lindsay some great swing beat
Kim Cochran on the bass
Knights of Texas Swing @ Artz Ribhouse (08/29/2010)

Love those twin fiddles
Knights of Texas Swing @ Artz Ribhouse (08/29/2010)
Jim Grabowske is going to kill me when he sees this!! But I wish I'd gotten a video of it. I've never seen anyone so quick at stringing and tuning steel guitar. He only missed one song!
Jim Grabowske is one of my heros. Not only is he unbelievable on the pedal steel, he and his lovely wife are two of the sweetest people in Austin TX. We won't go into the fact that he's in multiple Halls of Fame for both his steel playing and his love and knowledge of Western Swing music......or mention the famous acts he's played with including Hank Williams SR. No....we'll honor his humbleness and not mention all those things....he'd just get all embarrassed again. :)

Jody Meredith doing Mrs. Grabowske's favorite songs.
Why is it so hard to get pictures of the drummers?
Ken Simpson sat in for a couple tunes as well.

I had to move around a little to get out of the way of dancers. Dancers and audience are much more important than videos…..they are why these guys play. Besides….they’re fun to watch and add so much to the evening! :)

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Artz Ribhouse Benefit (05/02/2010)

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

A benefit was held to help a venue that has helped so many others.  A lot of our friends were there, so….of course….we were too!  :)  The place was packed almost to standing room only.  An evening filled with music, fun, and friends. Oh yeah….they tell me a lot of funds were razed for Artz as well.

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