Terry Sawyer

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Jack Shit: The Galling Resurrection of a Con Artist

Image From McCombs Business School When I first mentioned to Professor Matt McGlone, who studies lying and deception at UT that the University of Texas would be hosting Jack Abramoff under the pretense of "Who better to teach ethical lessons than someone known for living successfully without them?," he looked... continue reading on Austinist

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Shivery Shakes, Easy Tiger at Hole in the Wall [Show Preview]

artist facebook Shivery Shakes, Easy Tiger, Bobby Jealousy and The Shortwave PartySaturday, May 19thHole in the Wall (2538 Guadalupe St)$5, 9:30pm[info]Austin’s Shivery Shakes seem tailor made to become our latest emissaries to the national scene. They stack Beach Boy harmonies with an endless supply of sweet-tooth hooks and fuzz-frayed riffs,... continue reading on Austinist

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A Word on Austin Comedy: Rooting for the Home Team

The very fact that Moontower chose to hold its first, and hopefully annual comedy fest in Austin speaks well to the fact that Austin has a burgeoning scene of its own with comics like Matt Bearden and John Ramsey rippling into recognition far outside our growing little burg. Not... continue reading on Austinist

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Pachanga Latino Music Festival This Weekend

artist homepageAustin may soon become the festival capital of the world, and the Latin-inspired Pachanga Festival deserves a special place among the throng for the sheer enormity of the international talent amassed in one location this weekend. In its 5th year, the Pachanga Festival has become a magnet for some... continue reading on Austinist

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Ladies Night at Moontower: Testing the Theory That Women Aren't Funny

As recently as 2007, Vanity Fair’s resident man of letters (presently dead), Christopher Hitchens, attempted to put a philosophical spin on a theme that recurs with suspect regularity in the comedy world. “Why Women Aren’t Funny” reads like the world’s most long-winded back hand of a compliment, including such... continue reading on Austinist

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