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Powell St. John is a name well known to the aficionados of the Austin music scene, especially those who are familiar with the long history of our musical heritage. He was a part of almost every important phase during the evolution of Austin’s distinct sound since he started entertaining local crowds in the early 1960’s. He was a central figure in the folk sound that arose near the University of Texas campus back then, and was one of the founding members of the famed "Waller Creek Boys".

The fourth annual East Austin Studio tour starts this Saturday November 19 and runs through Sunday the 20^th.? The free event is self guided, and?is open?10am to 5pm.
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It's an open house event, with artists in their?studios displaying work in the space it was made.?? There will be hand made furniture, interior accessories, photography, stained glass, portraiture, woodcuts, and much more.?

The weather will be perfect for a weekend of art, so take the tour!

Early last Sunday evening at Threadgills Sumner Erickson took to the stage with his band? "Texcentrics" . These guys play almost every Friday evening around 8:00 at the HOLE IN THE WALL and are well worth checking out. Sumner has developed his own style of song writing which has the influences of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, his brother and a little Powell St. John. His band plays this with a south Austin twang that anybody can grab onto. Sumner's voice sounded better than ever and so did their set. These guys are a FEEL GOOD band and the audience ate it up! Watch for them!