Countdown to 100: 3 - OPA! Coffee & Wine Bar
Chronicling the final 10 out of 100 Open Mic and Showcase performances I have done since June 2011. This is #98.
I’ve been telling the Texans all Autumn long that they don’t actually know what cold is. Back in Iowa, they’ve had snow already and have been wearing winter coats for a while. Tuesday night was actually, definitely cold here in Austin though. There was frost on the car windows when I came home. When I posted something to that effect on Facebook, I got teased for growing soft, but hey, 28 degrees is 28 degrees, no matter what state you’re in!
Anyhoo, it was a cold night of bus rides, but OPA! was nice and warm. Ana Bee, the host, kicked things off with my guitar and a couple of her awesome tunes backed by an awesome lead guitarist named Jeff. He’s got a good ear and a good sense of respect for each song he plays along with, even if it’s the first time. Now that the secret is out, he’s got a few people wanting him to jump in on their songs!
I think the colder weather does keep folks inside more, because the list was short, which meant we each got to do four songs. I had Ana jump in with me for some harmonies on Jonah, it’s fun that I’ve been around long enough to have folks know my songs and add something extra!
Songs: Keep Telling Me, Sister’s Prayer, Winter Time, Jonah’s Whale
Host:
Ana Bee
Location:
OPA! Wine & Coffee Bar
2050 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-8742
Tuesdays - Sign up at 6:30, Music at 7-till 9 or “whenever”. 3 songs.
OPA! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinopa
Favorite OPA! eats: Hummus plate, cheese & spinach triangles, steamed milk, iced Americano.
Other things I like about OPA!: Beautiful courtyard with a huge tree, bench swings and fountains. The bathroom is amazing! White stone tiles, beautiful glass bowl sink, candles and fragrances a rocking chair and artwork. I almost just want to hang out in there, hehe.
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