This is an entry mostly about Austin. The last time I saw Rory Phillips, I was at the dearly departed Mojo's. Also seen out and about this weekend at the John Vanderslice/Laura Veirs/Minus Story show: Mrs. Gerard Cosloy (nee Sally Crewe) escorted by the always dapper Mr. Jim Eno, recording-badass-about-town Jeff Byrd (who was in the company of long-lost TRGAW housemate Glamourous Glynis...), Shearwater percussion master Thor Harris, and former Silver Scooter Scott Garred -- among others. (BTW, the cupcakes were a hit! I wish I'd thought to take a picture.) Tonight are Art Brut, who are always a good time. I'm less excited about seeing blogger buzz band Birdmonster; I've never been convinced they were worth the hype, but maybe they've tightned up out on tour.