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Hayden Vitera Live tonight

Every once in a while a great entertertainer gets a chance.  Thankfully Hayden Vitera got his chance through a series of gigs playing a LatTV kick off parties around Texas. Now you too can hear this talented entertainer tonight at a local Austin staple, the Saxon Pub.
The Saxon Pub is located at 1320 S. Lamar Austin Tx.

SXSW tickets via cellphone SMS

South By Southwest (SXSW) Austin, Tx., one of the largest film festivals in the U.S., with over 1331 bands playing live across seven days at 58 venues, offered wrist bands early to a lucky few who signed up via cell phone SMS message this evening (Wednesday Night, Febraury 22nd). 

The messages directed the interested to tickets being sold at Waterloo records in downtown Austin.

According to the SXSW official site:

If you are a SXSW Registrant, sign up and receive special notices through the Online Registrant's Directory. SXSW will send you alerts and updates specific to your badge type from last minute schedule changes, special events, breaking news and more. Get the latest lowdown and don't miss a thing!

In addition to an early notice of ticket sales, SXSW SMS, will also will notify you of band schedules, as well as allow you to vote in the Film Festival Audience Award, or vote for your SXSW favorite film.

"To sign up for general updates and alerts about SXSW 2006 just send the text message 'sx add' to '56658' from your mobile phone!"

Click here for more SXSW SMS info! or here for the latest SXSW info!

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Update: According to those who have recieved the text messages, there will be more wristbands on sale to the public Thursday, February 23rd, at Waterloo Records in Austin, Tx.

Zax Pints and Plates

Downtown, just south of the river on 312 Barton Springs, owners Mike and Jeffrey have created a hidden gem that all locals should be aware of, Zax Pints and Plates.  The four main draws for this place are incredible food, happy hour specials, ambiance, and the fully appointed bar (they have a great selection of beers, and an equally great selection of wines).  This swank joint is the perfect place for lunch, dinner, or the compulsory happy hour... it has incredible happy hour prices, especially for the delicious food... try the large personal pizza, or the over flowing steamed mussel platter for the best food at the best deal in downtown.

Wednesdays, Zax does a variation of "Pint Night", with a different beer served every week, and often the price of a pint includeds the corresponding pint glass!  This month the pint nights are: 10/05 - Saisont Dupont, 10/12 - Pauliner, 10/19 - Shiner 96, and 10/26 - Duvell.  For a complete calendar of event, including what bands or musicans are playing, and when, click over to Zax calendar page!

Reproduction Edison Phonograph

For those of you who prefer the grand look of an antique item yet want the comfort of current technology, here's the Edison "Phonograph". It's a reproduction of the original Edison phonograph, but it is actually a modern-day stereo with an AM/FM radio, CD player, and a remote control.