Chris and Leti tie the knot!
We had a busy weekend this weekend so, you have to forgive me for not blogging it started off with an afternoon wedding and it was so beautiful. I have to say the wedding represented the couple which is laid back,stylish,country and a little hippie. The wedding site was in the Texas Hill Country about 10 mintues from Austin. The ceremony was short and sweet.
I loved their reception! It was so cozy but yet no indication of a backyard bbq. One of my favorite parts of their reception was their cake. I am not a fan of cake toppers but Leti just pulled it off perfectly, it was a classy,cozy,country and kind of hippie type of wedding.
We love you guys!
Vote for Sounds Under Radio Today!
This band is a really good band from Austin:
Sounds Under Radio has made it to the FINALS of the Zippo Hot Tour. Out of the 1,000+ bands that entered, it’s down to ten, and now your vote counts more than ever. We only have two weeks to get as many on-line votes as possible, so we are starting a chain email dubbed Play It Forward. We ask that you go to http://www.sonicbids.com/voting/default.asp?poll_id=112, vote (the process takes only a few minutes), and then immediately forward this information to FIVE of your friends and ask them to do the same. Of course you can send it to more people if you like, but if everyone just takes care of their five…we will win this thing.
http://www.sonicbids.com/voting/default.asp?poll_id=112 will take you to the link.
Thanks!
Austin Rebounds
just like i said it would.....
As Austin's economy has ramped up again, the region's promising growth and largely down-home property prices have attracted some of the real-estate industry's biggest guns.
The rebound comes after the Texas capital lost about 31,000 jobs from the end of 2000 through the close of 2003, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as high-powered tech employers such as Dell Inc. slashed payrolls and some smaller Internet start-ups fizzled. The tech bust also left one downtown office building abandoned midconstruction and put the local housing market on the sidelines during the residential boom.
Simon Property expects to open the Domain, an urban-village-style project in Austin with 700,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, office and residential space, in 2007.
The region's fortunes have turned around since early last year, as employers added jobs at the above-average rate of 1.9% for the 12 months through September, compared with the national rate of 1.6%, according to Economy.com. The region's cachet as both a hip alternative-music spot and tech-savvy employment center also has drawn new residents. Between 1990 and 2003, Austin's metro population soared to about 1.4 million, according to the U.S. Census.
"There's been kind of a real strong sense this year that we're back," said Saralee Tiede, a spokeswoman for the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.
Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to decide soon whether to locate a $5 billion memory-chip manufacturing plant in Austin, said Bill Cryer, a spokesman for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, the South Korean company's local unit.
Nearly all sectors of the real-estate market are enjoying the upswing, although the median home price of $167,100 in the third quarter was still about 23% below the national median, according to the National Association of Realtors. Office vacancy rates fell nearly two percentage points in the third quarter from the year-earlier period, though they are still above average, and rents began rising earlier this year, according to Property & Portfolio Research Inc., a Boston real-estate research firm.
Apartment and warehouse vacancies also declined, though a slew of new developments sent retail economic vacancies soaring even as rents rose. The vacancies aren't worrying mall REIT Simon Property Group Inc., one of the nation's biggest mall owners, which has about 1.9 million square feet of new construction under way. Richard Sokolov, Simon's chief operating officer, says Austin's diverse and growing economy will fuel a steady retail market. Even during the recent downturn, average rents rose steadily, PPR says.
Investors also are betting that demand for office space will follow the job growth. Sales of office buildings have surged with about $714 million in properties trading hands this year through October, up from last year, and more than 10 times the volume in 2003, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc., a New York research firm. The median price paid per square foot for the 12 months ending in September also rose 46% to $161, though still below the national level of $176.
Equity Office Properties Trust, Chicago, the country's biggest owner of office buildings, has been on a veritable shopping spree in Austin. Equity sold properties in Houston and Dallas even as it nearly doubled its Austin portfolio to about 2.7 million square feet of office space from about 1.4 million square feet at the end of 2003, said Jeff Johnson, the company's chief investment officer.
Austin's educated work force and lower prices following the tech bust have drawn Equity's interest, Mr. Johnson said. In addition, the Central Texas region's hilly terrain, downtown height limitations and a culture more prone to limiting growth help keep construction in check, Mr. Johnson said.
The rebound comes after the Texas capital lost about 31,000 jobs from the end of 2000 through the close of 2003, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as high-powered tech employers such as Dell Inc. slashed payrolls and some smaller Internet start-ups fizzled. The tech bust also left one downtown office building abandoned midconstruction and put the local housing market on the sidelines during the residential boom.
Simon Property expects to open the Domain, an urban-village-style project in Austin with 700,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, office and residential space, in 2007.
The region's fortunes have turned around since early last year, as employers added jobs at the above-average rate of 1.9% for the 12 months through September, compared with the national rate of 1.6%, according to Economy.com. The region's cachet as both a hip alternative-music spot and tech-savvy employment center also has drawn new residents. Between 1990 and 2003, Austin's metro population soared to about 1.4 million, according to the U.S. Census.
"There's been kind of a real strong sense this year that we're back," said Saralee Tiede, a spokeswoman for the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.
Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to decide soon whether to locate a $5 billion memory-chip manufacturing plant in Austin, said Bill Cryer, a spokesman for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, the South Korean company's local unit.
Nearly all sectors of the real-estate market are enjoying the upswing, although the median home price of $167,100 in the third quarter was still about 23% below the national median, according to the National Association of Realtors. Office vacancy rates fell nearly two percentage points in the third quarter from the year-earlier period, though they are still above average, and rents began rising earlier this year, according to Property & Portfolio Research Inc., a Boston real-estate research firm.
Apartment and warehouse vacancies also declined, though a slew of new developments sent retail economic vacancies soaring even as rents rose. The vacancies aren't worrying mall REIT Simon Property Group Inc., one of the nation's biggest mall owners, which has about 1.9 million square feet of new construction under way. Richard Sokolov, Simon's chief operating officer, says Austin's diverse and growing economy will fuel a steady retail market. Even during the recent downturn, average rents rose steadily, PPR says.
Investors also are betting that demand for office space will follow the job growth. Sales of office buildings have surged with about $714 million in properties trading hands this year through October, up from last year, and more than 10 times the volume in 2003, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc., a New York research firm. The median price paid per square foot for the 12 months ending in September also rose 46% to $161, though still below the national level of $176.
Equity Office Properties Trust, Chicago, the country's biggest owner of office buildings, has been on a veritable shopping spree in Austin. Equity sold properties in Houston and Dallas even as it nearly doubled its Austin portfolio to about 2.7 million square feet of office space from about 1.4 million square feet at the end of 2003, said Jeff Johnson, the company's chief investment officer.
Austin's educated work force and lower prices following the tech bust have drawn Equity's interest, Mr. Johnson said. In addition, the Central Texas region's hilly terrain, downtown height limitations and a culture more prone to limiting growth help keep construction in check, Mr. Johnson said.
Source: Austin Real Estate Journal.com
More Shopping News In Austin....
just click the link its pretty exciting!
Want to buy real estate in that area? We did...its a good idea.
HAAM BENEFIT DAY
Join HAAM in providing Austin musicians with access to medical, dental, and mental-health services. All you have to do is go shopping. Businesses all over town are donating 5% of their proceeds to HAAM today, and more than 95 bands will be playing around town to celebrate. See HAAM's Web site for list of participating businesses. Tue., Oct. 3. http://www.healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org/
Music for Today
Alice in Chains, HurtStubb's Bar-B-Q, Tuesday, Oct 3
AIC v. 2.0 with new singer William DuVall.
October
tue 3
Antone's: Eve Monsees, Marcia Ball (8:00), Blue Tuesday w/ Derek O'Brien, Malford Milligan (10:00)
Artz Rib House: Texas Old Time Fiddlers Jam
B.B. Rovers: Buster Gutbucket & Friends, Gill Bryer (7:30)
B.D. Riley's Irish Pub: Open Mic (7:30)
Bastrop Senior Center: The Kitchen Pickers (6:30)
Beck's on Congress: Chad Tracy & Jane Bond
Brentwood Tavern: Main Stage Karaoke
Brown Bar: DJ Gray (9:00)
Canary Hut Pub: Diamond Karaoke (7:00)
Carousel Lounge: Coffee Sergeants, Jerm Pollet
Cedar Street: Selia & Friends (6:00)
Continental Club: Gallery: Ephraim Owens Experience (10:00), In the Club: Doak Short (5:30), Toni Price (6:30), Barfield, The Tyrants of Texas Funk (11:00)
Cypress Falls Tavern: Open Mic w/ Bonnie & Blythe (9:00)
The Dirty Dog: Jazz Jam (10:00)
Donn's Depot: Donn & the Station Masters
Eddie V's Edgewater Grille: Mark Goodwin Trio (7:30)
Ego's: Hundred Year Flood & Friends (8:30) ROADSHOW
El Arroyo Round Rock: Diamond Karaoke (7:00)
El Mercado's Music Lounge: "Writers Who Rock" Songwriters Night w/ Melissa Mullins (7:00)
Elephant Room: Stanley Smith (6:00), Tony Campise (9:30)
Elysium: Sappho's Isle w/ DJ Amerykah
Emo's: Inside: The Kingdom, Silversun Pickups, Viva Voce; Outside: Lola Ray, Sound Team, Sparta ROADSHOW
End of an Ear: Viva Voce (5:00) ROADSHOW
Firehouse Lounge: Deep Sessions w/ DJ Toddy B
Flamingo Cantina: Matt & Kim, King Tuff, Best Fwends, Finally Punk ROADSHOW
Flipnotics Coffeespace: Erik Hokkanen's Laboratory (8:00)
Friends: Erin Jaimes & Her Bad Habits, Joe Richardson Express (8:00)
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon: Roots Day w/ the Horton Brothers
Gino’s Italian Grill: Mau Mau Chaplains
Graffiti's Bar & Grill: Open Stage w/ Cade Baccus
Habana Calle 6: Trey Lanshe (8:00)
Hanover's: Pete Benz & Kevin Havron (7:30)
Headhunters: Eden Burns, Streetlight Suzy
The Hideout Coffeehouse: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night w/ Sergio (8:00)
Hill's Cafe: Singer-Songwriter Night w/ Leo Stokes
It's Italian: "Frankly Singing" w/ Ken Kruse (6:30)
Jo's Hot Coffee: Amy Cook & Amazing Blue Horse (9:00)
Jovita's: Ethan Azarian, Jelly Jar CD Release
La Palapa: Brewer Nation
Lucky Lounge: Boombox (10:00)
Lucy's on the Square: Bernie Calcote Band, Olive Street
Momos: Jo Carol Pierce, Oxford Files, Suzanna Sherwin, Jo Carol Pierce, Free Nug & the Kickbaxxx w/ James Hyland, Ricky Stein (8:00)
Nuno's on Sixth: Swamp Sauce
The Office Lounge: Karaoke w/ Billy D
Pardners: Open Mic w/ the Michael Petty Band (7:30)
The Parlor: Raised by Humans
Plush: Mentalnote
Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill: Troubadillos
The Pub: Karaoke w/ Justin
Ranch 616: Lucas Hudgins & the First Cousins (8:00)
Red Fez: Twist Up w/ DJ Manny (10:00)
Red's Scoot Inn: Flip For Real! w/ DJ Fil
Reed's Jazz & Supper Club: Denia Ridley w/ Marc Devine Trio (6:30)
Riley's Tavern: Joel Hofmann Band, Joel Hoffman Band
Room 710: Mike Nicolai, Shand Walton, Cavedweller, Basic
Ross' Old Austin Cafe: Tony Maserati
Ruta Maya: Poetry, Music Open Mic, Open Stage w/ MCO Flong (6:00)
Sam's Town Point: Open Mic w/ Dewey Lyon (9:00)
Saradora's Coffeehouse and Emporium: Jim Ivy's Jinxstreet Band (7:00)
Saxon Pub: Denim, Hayes Carll, Will Sexton, Sidehill Gougers ROADSHOW
Shenanigans: Karaoke w/ Rae Rae
Shooters Billiards: Karaoke
Stubb's Bar-B-Q: Hurt, Alice in Chains ROADSHOW
Tavern on the Gruene: Songwriters Open Mic w/ Jerry Martin & Sam Sanchez (8:00)
Texas Bar & Grill: Karaoke w/ Raquel
Threadgill's World HQ: Health Alliance for Musicians w/ Los Gonzos, Hot Licks, Greezy Wheels (8:00)
Trophy's: Singer-Songwriter Showcase w/ Jason Weems, Bill Davis
The Water Tank: Karaoke w/ RJ
Waterloo Ice House: Will Dunlap (6:00)
Waterloo Records: Citizen Cope (5:00) ROADSHOW
Whisky Bar: Rockness Monster w/ Lee Roi & Kon Karne, Casey Beans
AIC v. 2.0 with new singer William DuVall.
October
tue 3
Antone's: Eve Monsees, Marcia Ball (8:00), Blue Tuesday w/ Derek O'Brien, Malford Milligan (10:00)
Artz Rib House: Texas Old Time Fiddlers Jam
B.B. Rovers: Buster Gutbucket & Friends, Gill Bryer (7:30)
B.D. Riley's Irish Pub: Open Mic (7:30)
Bastrop Senior Center: The Kitchen Pickers (6:30)
Beck's on Congress: Chad Tracy & Jane Bond
Brentwood Tavern: Main Stage Karaoke
Brown Bar: DJ Gray (9:00)
Canary Hut Pub: Diamond Karaoke (7:00)
Carousel Lounge: Coffee Sergeants, Jerm Pollet
Cedar Street: Selia & Friends (6:00)
Continental Club: Gallery: Ephraim Owens Experience (10:00), In the Club: Doak Short (5:30), Toni Price (6:30), Barfield, The Tyrants of Texas Funk (11:00)
Cypress Falls Tavern: Open Mic w/ Bonnie & Blythe (9:00)
The Dirty Dog: Jazz Jam (10:00)
Donn's Depot: Donn & the Station Masters
Eddie V's Edgewater Grille: Mark Goodwin Trio (7:30)
Ego's: Hundred Year Flood & Friends (8:30) ROADSHOW
El Arroyo Round Rock: Diamond Karaoke (7:00)
El Mercado's Music Lounge: "Writers Who Rock" Songwriters Night w/ Melissa Mullins (7:00)
Elephant Room: Stanley Smith (6:00), Tony Campise (9:30)
Elysium: Sappho's Isle w/ DJ Amerykah
Emo's: Inside: The Kingdom, Silversun Pickups, Viva Voce; Outside: Lola Ray, Sound Team, Sparta ROADSHOW
End of an Ear: Viva Voce (5:00) ROADSHOW
Firehouse Lounge: Deep Sessions w/ DJ Toddy B
Flamingo Cantina: Matt & Kim, King Tuff, Best Fwends, Finally Punk ROADSHOW
Flipnotics Coffeespace: Erik Hokkanen's Laboratory (8:00)
Friends: Erin Jaimes & Her Bad Habits, Joe Richardson Express (8:00)
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon: Roots Day w/ the Horton Brothers
Gino’s Italian Grill: Mau Mau Chaplains
Graffiti's Bar & Grill: Open Stage w/ Cade Baccus
Habana Calle 6: Trey Lanshe (8:00)
Hanover's: Pete Benz & Kevin Havron (7:30)
Headhunters: Eden Burns, Streetlight Suzy
The Hideout Coffeehouse: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night w/ Sergio (8:00)
Hill's Cafe: Singer-Songwriter Night w/ Leo Stokes
It's Italian: "Frankly Singing" w/ Ken Kruse (6:30)
Jo's Hot Coffee: Amy Cook & Amazing Blue Horse (9:00)
Jovita's: Ethan Azarian, Jelly Jar CD Release
La Palapa: Brewer Nation
Lucky Lounge: Boombox (10:00)
Lucy's on the Square: Bernie Calcote Band, Olive Street
Momos: Jo Carol Pierce, Oxford Files, Suzanna Sherwin, Jo Carol Pierce, Free Nug & the Kickbaxxx w/ James Hyland, Ricky Stein (8:00)
Nuno's on Sixth: Swamp Sauce
The Office Lounge: Karaoke w/ Billy D
Pardners: Open Mic w/ the Michael Petty Band (7:30)
The Parlor: Raised by Humans
Plush: Mentalnote
Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill: Troubadillos
The Pub: Karaoke w/ Justin
Ranch 616: Lucas Hudgins & the First Cousins (8:00)
Red Fez: Twist Up w/ DJ Manny (10:00)
Red's Scoot Inn: Flip For Real! w/ DJ Fil
Reed's Jazz & Supper Club: Denia Ridley w/ Marc Devine Trio (6:30)
Riley's Tavern: Joel Hofmann Band, Joel Hoffman Band
Room 710: Mike Nicolai, Shand Walton, Cavedweller, Basic
Ross' Old Austin Cafe: Tony Maserati
Ruta Maya: Poetry, Music Open Mic, Open Stage w/ MCO Flong (6:00)
Sam's Town Point: Open Mic w/ Dewey Lyon (9:00)
Saradora's Coffeehouse and Emporium: Jim Ivy's Jinxstreet Band (7:00)
Saxon Pub: Denim, Hayes Carll, Will Sexton, Sidehill Gougers ROADSHOW
Shenanigans: Karaoke w/ Rae Rae
Shooters Billiards: Karaoke
Stubb's Bar-B-Q: Hurt, Alice in Chains ROADSHOW
Tavern on the Gruene: Songwriters Open Mic w/ Jerry Martin & Sam Sanchez (8:00)
Texas Bar & Grill: Karaoke w/ Raquel
Threadgill's World HQ: Health Alliance for Musicians w/ Los Gonzos, Hot Licks, Greezy Wheels (8:00)
Trophy's: Singer-Songwriter Showcase w/ Jason Weems, Bill Davis
The Water Tank: Karaoke w/ RJ
Waterloo Ice House: Will Dunlap (6:00)
Waterloo Records: Citizen Cope (5:00) ROADSHOW
Whisky Bar: Rockness Monster w/ Lee Roi & Kon Karne, Casey Beans
On this day.....
1990 Florida record store owner Charles Freeman is found guilty of obscenity, for selling 2 Live Crew rap records
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