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By Gary Dinges | Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 01:48 PM

Just got off the phone with Season 5 “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks, and we’ve got some (admittedly minor) scoopage to pass along.

As any loyal member of the Soul Patrol knows by now, Taylor will be in San Marcos Friday night at 7 signing copies of “Heart Full of Soul,” his new book, at Hastings Books, Music & Video, 917 Texas 80. Once he’s done, Taylor tells us he plans to stick around for the weekend. Nothing specific, but we’re pretty sure he’ll pop into a live music venue or two.

Other tasty tidbits:

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We tried, but Taylor wouldn’t divulge details on his love life.
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A new album should materialize next year.
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Look for a new DVD soon featuring Taylor live in concert.
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His musical tastes run the spectrum, from Michael McDonald to Elliott Yamin.
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Taylor’s apparently a big sports fan. Who knew? He loves the NFL, and also follows Alabama and Auburn universities. (He is from Alabama, after all.)
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And, yes, he thinks America made the right choice by picking Jordin this season.

There you have it, folks. Hear the whole 11-minute interview here.

http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/s...t_all.html

Live concert DVD, WooHooo!!

Thanks mak !
Nice way to start the morning - -
sounds like this would be a great weekend to be able to go bar hopping in Austin - - - Antone's maybe ?

When LMBO played at Antone's during their AI shadow tour I saw someone's recap of that show mentioning that Sam - Gunderson / lead guitar for any new folks - was quite emotional about being able to play that particular venue.  
Curiosity led me to Antone's myspace - -
http://www.myspace.com/antonesnightclub

and to information on it's founder who died in May of 2006 -  certainly seems like someone Taylor would have been honored to meet - wonder if he had been there before and had that opportunity ?
http://www.cliffordantone.com/

On hearing of Antone's passing, Austin Mayor Will Wynn was quoted as saying,
"One of the primary reasons Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World is because of Clifford Antone."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Antone

But didn't stumble over this the last time - - a documentary was presented at some festivals in 2004 and a DVD of the film is now available and can also be rented from NetFlix

http://www.antones-homeoftheblues.com/
( DIAL-UPS - - when you click on the Entrance there is an option for you to use to view the rest of the site - - how neat ! )

"Laced throughout Antone’s: Home of the Blues are rare interviews and previously unseen performance footage. Included are interviews with many of the local and national people who’ve helped nurture and support Antone’s throughout its history, as well as testimonials from a gamut of special guests ranging from B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy, Joe Ely, Marcia Ball and Kim Wilson"

and when you click on The Film you will find this excellent description of the blues - - carried over in part - -

"The sound of the blues is the voice of the heart sliced wide open. It is a spiritual celebration and a raunchy revelation - testimony to all it means to be human."

"Voices transformed into lovers and preachers in the midnight hour. The musical heart and soul of a nation."

if you can - be sure to do the "virtual tour" of Antone's - - great stuff there ! - -  system requirements are given before you "open the door"

Great site - - fitting testament to the person who did so much to keep the blues alive - -

Remembered I had this stashed in my YouTube folders - -

from Sept 10, 2006 - - very nice bit from Jeff Lopez's "Spiritual Sax" too  

Sam Gunderson with LMBO at Antone's "Nobody Knows You"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2W7-7nFjlU

gee, don't suppose you all would like some Antone's footage of that gray haired guy too ?

Taylor Hicks + LMBO at Antones "Forever Man"   - -  my favorite of him doing this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw8t-9yZUR4

Taylor Hicks + LMBO at Antones "Rockin' Pneumonia"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--cWZbwScow

  WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START THE DAY.A LIVE DVD COMING OUT SOON I JUST CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF THIS MORNING,ANYONE ELSE DANCING ON THE CEILING? I'VE GOT TO GET DOWN TO STU'S DOWNTOWN TOWN SIGHT AND SOUND TODAY AND GET ME MY 50' BIG SCREEN TV. FOR THIS DVD EVERYONES INVITED OVER.. :w00tbounce::w00tbounce:
            OH MY WISH HAS COME TRUE ............WELL ONE LITTLE PIECE OF IT ANYWAY. NEXT WOULD BE HIM LIVE IN MY .....OH I DON'T NEED TO SAY ANYMORE DO I?