Hardbopjazz Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 Going to be there in the beginning of May on business. Are there any jazz clubs I can hit when there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeway Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 (edited) I have to travel there the last week of April. Have never been there before. Would also appreciate info on jazz clubs and record stores. Edited March 31, 2004 by Leeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 (edited) Some of the best jazz experiences I've had in the last year or so was at "The Landing," a club on the Riverwalk by the Hilton. As far as I can tell you can go in there almost any night and hear great jazz, mostly unamplified. This is a traditional/mainstream jazz joint; the last time I was there there was a wonderful trombone and piano trio group of local All Stars that played a predominantly Ellington repretoire; I was in heaven from the pure sound and the great playing. This is also Jim Cullum and his band's "headquarters." The Landing website Edited March 31, 2004 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 (edited) I'd also recommend a not cheap dinner that is wonderful here, at Boudro's, just a short stroll from the Landing. . . . The guacamole that they make RIGHT AT YOUR TABLE is a must, and I can't wait to have their blackened prime rib again! DAMN IT! Now I'm REALLY hungry! Boudro's Web Page Edited March 31, 2004 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrdlu Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 Don't miss Cowtown Boots while you're there. They have Justin and Tony Lama "seconds" (but with their label on them) for about $69 for styles with "normal" leather. You would never know that they are seconds. This is a chain that is not just in San Antone, but that was the last CB location that I visited. The guy in the store told me about this dude in France who faxed over an outline of his son's feet! New boots need to be broken in. After buying a couple of pairs, I was in a Wendy's and took them off, whereupon a staff member told me that that was illegal, though he had guessed what was going on. Hey, Lon, have they resurfaced I-35 yet? On sections between San Antone and Ft Worth the last time I was there, it was so rough in the right lane that you had to drive in the left lane most of the time. I can't remember whether the bad stretches were North or South of Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I haven't traveled that way in about four months, but they are ALWAYS working on some part of that road, and usually NOT the part that needs it. Boots? I wore boots. . . TIL I came to Texas. Too hot in Texas to wear boots! At least if you actually do a lot of walking, as I did and do. I soon ditched them and have been wearing Rockports and Birkenstoks (the "Chicago" model) since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrdlu Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 "The salsa was made in New York City?? Quick, get a rope!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeway Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 That blackened prime rib sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 (edited) I swear I STILL think about the guacamole, blackened prime rib and the cactus margarita I had there! Man, that dinner, then a nice walk around the Riverwalk, and then over to The Landing for a set. . . one of the best evenings I've had in a long time. Helen loved it all too which was a big help! Soon as I get a family obligation trip out of the way I'm going to lobby for another weekend in San Antonio! Edited April 1, 2004 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I heard through the grapevine that Kenny Rupp was considering taking the gig w/Cullum at The Landing. That was a few months ago, and I haven't heard whether or not it came through, but there you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BbM7 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Thought I'd kick this thread back into the spotlight. I'll be visiting SAT soon. Interested in jazz clubs, record stores, neighborhoods, anything cool. (Lord knows I'm short on 'cool'.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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