Category Archives: performances

Short Shot of Shawn Colvin

Posted on December 2, 2021 by bullersbackporch

“If there were no music, Then I could not get through…” We’re headed up to Colorado Springs today to see Shawn Colvin in concert tonight.  Several years ago, she admitted she preferred sharing a stage with another singer-songwriter over solo … Continue reading →

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Hazy Memories of Dillo Daze, 50 Years On

Posted on November 17, 2021 by bullersbackporch

A baggie of pot sat on the floor just a few feet away. Someone dropped it, I figured, looking around to see if anyone else spotted it yet. No, and the baggie was kinda of perched precariously in the walkway … Continue reading →

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3 Livestreams This Weekend

Posted on February 26, 2021 by bullersbackporch

This is a blatant plug for 3 livestreams this weekend that feature some of our favorite musicians, 1 for free, 2 that require payment — that we will gladly pony up for these folks. The fun starts Friday night and … Continue reading →

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Living on Virtual Live Music

Posted on January 23, 2021 by bullersbackporch

It’s been over a year since our first COVID fatality here in the United States. Over 500,000 American deaths later, we are all still reeling from the effects of the spreading contagion even as we await vaccinations and, hopefully, reaching … Continue reading →

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Another Bar Bites the Dust — Farewell, One-2-One

Posted on August 29, 2020 by bullersbackporch

We are sad to say that we are no longer going to continue, and One-2-One Bar is now for sale. — August 20 social media post from Gregg & Destinee Ware, owners of Austin’s One-2-One Bar Even from a thousand … Continue reading →

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Day of the un-Dead

Posted on July 11, 2020 by bullersbackporch

About this time, I should be sweltering in the sun amidst the growing crowd in Folsom Field, waiting for our second show of the weekend from Dead & Company. Of course, due to COVID cancellations, that is not what I’m … Continue reading →

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Declaring Independence

Posted on July 4, 2020 by bullersbackporch

I usually celebrate the 4th of July by declaring my independence from crowds and parades and mass celebrations by staying home. Not an issue, this year, of course, with subdued celebrations due to the ongoing pandemic. No, I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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No New Who

Posted on June 30, 2020 by bullersbackporch

Arrival of the refund check for the tickets made it official — no Who show on the horizon. It’s the end of a long journey of longing. Back in January 2019, I bought tickets to see the Denver performance of … Continue reading →

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Freebies for the Lockdown

Posted on March 27, 2020 by bullersbackporch

This too will pass… Current estimates have close to 20% of the world’s population on lockdown due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Panic buying and hoarding have driven us all  a little crazy and staying at home for weeks … Continue reading →

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Live! in Your Living Room!

Posted on March 19, 2020 by bullersbackporch

With ongoing social distance measures intensifying with many people ordered to take it a step further and shelter in place, it’s good to see members of the arts community step up to offer live performances and virtual tours. So, here’s  … Continue reading →

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