Here in Austin TX USA we find ourselves a fine ol’ place called the Mohawk.Not exactly a dive bar, yet it is muy fantastico.As you can see, I’ve placed their web address above for you to click upon.I don’t wish to seem as if I’m bragging, but here goes – that lil’ window that keeps popping up on the upper right corner of their site - I was at that show in the picture.It you look real hard, you still won’t see me on the roof of the bar watching the Murder City Devils 2007 reunion.That, dear friends, was the reason I found myself in what I thought would be the Elvis-forsaken wastelands of Texas.But guess what?Texas ain’t so bad, really.
Thing about Austin that I quite like, & I wish there were more of in LA, are outdoor bars.Austin is warm & most places where folks congregate have outside areas. Yay for drinking outdoors!The Mohawk is no exception.In fact, the space outside may be close to double the indoor area.This makes the whole place seem huge.The “yard” includes a large concrete area with a medium sized stage at the end opposite the building.There is a”2nd floor” that wraps around the side of the “yard” & stage, or follow the staircase up to the roof.You can watch bands playing from either vantage point.The stage view is swell!There is rustic outdoor furniture for your lounging pleasure.
I don’t know if they have food, but if you get hungry, there is a Tex-Mex restaurant up the street called Jaime’s Mexican Village that has a sign in front about how they welcome breast feeding in their establishment.I swear I’m not making that up.
The Mohawk serves Texas booze, of course.Lone Star tallboys for sure & probably Shiner & I saw a Texas brand of vodka, too.That was kind of weird.It’s fun there & a lot of good bands come through because it is an excellent place to see a show.Outside.FP
Same Same is taking a short trip to Austin, TX, USA very soon. Our plans include visiting the much lauded Salt Lick BBQ, a day trip to San Antonio to tour the Alamo, the San Antonio River Walk, swimming at Barton Springs and some quality time with great music. 
vils at the fantastic outdoor venue The Mohawk, Ruby Dee & the Snake Handlers, and we sure hope we get the chance to see Austin up and comers Oak Is Keeping. If you like Oak Is Keeping, you can vote for them in the Airwalk Unsigned Heroes contest and and help them get a record deal.
