OTBKB Music: This Is the Guy You Want to See

When I was in Austin three years ago, my friend Bob marched me down to the club Burbon Rocks just in time for the 10 pm show and told me "this is the Guy you want to see."  Of course, Bob was right.  Guy Forsyth played a combination of  blues, rock, folk and country.  Not only was Guy a great guitar player, but he wore a utility belt with at least a half dozen harmonicas, and yes he played them too.  Guy's lyrics were socially and politically aware, but they never overwhelmed the music.  On top of that, he was funny and charming.

When I got home, I checked Guy's web site and found that he didn't venture out from the Austin area much.  But New York City is in luck this weekend: Guy is playing three shows between now and Sunday.  Don't miss this opportunity to see one of Austin's best.

Guy Forsyth, Rodeo Bar, Third Avenue and 27th Street (6, R or W Trains to 28th Street, then walk east to Third Avenue), Friday and Saturday, 10:30 pm, No cover;

 AND

Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer Street (G Train to Metropolitan Avenue, exit via the L Train Lorimer Street platform to Lorimer Street and walk about five blocks to Pete's), 10:30 pm, No cover

 --Eliot Wagner