This kind of loss is unimaginable for many, so it’s time to open our hearts and help out where we can.  A dear friend and co-worker of Holly is putting on the fundraiser to help the family pay for mounting bills.  There will be a $10 donation at the door.

While the cause is serious, the night will be filled with rock, love, and fun.  Some of our favorite local Austin musicians are showing their support by performing.  Here is the line-up:

Ginger Thompson 8pm-8:45pm
Colin De Los Santos (Strangelove) 9:00pm-9:45pm
Auction and Raffle 9:45-10:00pm
Brett Randell 10:15-11:00pm
Robert Cooperman 11pm-12pm
Kalu James and his band and friends ( Josh Halverson and Jack Valen) 12pm-1:45am

The silent auction will feature the following items plus MORE: 

Free personal trainer sessions
Gift Card to Saba Blue
Marriott gift card/certificate
4 layer Triple Chocolate Cake
Gift basket and cards from Double Dave’s Pizza
Earrings
Set of quality blank cards
CD’s

So ladies, come out on Monday to Momo’s to help out a family in need.  You’ll get to hang out and listen to great music, perhaps win some great stuff, and not to mention – it will make your heart feel good!

Clear your schedules tonight ladies!  The very lovely, very talented Robin Smith is headlining tonight at Antone’s downtown!  If you haven’t gotten the chance to check Robin out yet, fear not — you no longer have to miss out on seeing the girl that everyone is talkin’ about!  Doors open at 8 pm, and opening acts include Tavana and Kalu James — both amazing artists as well!

And because we KNOW you want to know more about Robin…we’ve included an intriguing short biography that will allow you to get a glimpse into the life of this rising star… 

“Singer/Songwriter Robin Smith’s lyrics not only paint an intimate portrait of her own life, but also of the lives she sees around her. Her keen ability to explain some of life’s stickiest situations, of love lost and love found in her lyrics is poetic yet playful. The combinations of her powerful strumming, soulful voice and metaphorical words create a sound that can stop the most important of conversations in mid-sentence.

Growing up in the midwest, Robin got inspired to do music mostly by listening to artists such as Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Ani Difranco and Patty Griffin. At the age of 18, she got her first guitar and began teaching herself how to play. Robin has played many local venues in her home town of East Grand Forks, MN and surrounding areas but will never forget her first performance at Urban Stampede; a local coffee house and music venue of that area. ” I was so nervous, and forgot the lyrics to a few of my own songs but it was my first real taste of performing and even though it was mainly in front of family, friends and a few locals it brought a sense of strength and determination to my life which has never left. There is nothing more satisfying then reaching for a dream and despite all struggles finding a daily sense of hope and purpose, that was my first experience with those particular emotions.”

In 2005, Robin felt a pull South and transplanted herself to the “Live Music Capital of the World”, Austin, Texas. She quickly was embraced by the Austin music scene and became a familiar face in the establishments around town. ” I had never been to Austin before I decided on moving there but did have many people suggest it. Something about Austin just felt right and when I entered the city for the first time I felt like I was at home there. I just knew it was all going to alright and that I would have great experiences. Musicians here pull you in and you become a family of sorts, inspiring each other andpushing each other. It’s been unbelievable living here!”

Robin’s music career is moving at a fast pace in all the right directions. She can be found playing weekly at many different local Austin venues including Antone’s, The Parish, Momos and festivals in surrounding areas. Her 1st album is do to be released in 2010. Stay tuned…”