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A 18 Island Moon March 14, 2013 Lisabellas Bistro & Bar Celebrating Coastal Cuisine 361-749-4222 Open Monday - Saturday at 5:00 pm Casual Dining at it’s Finest Scarecrow People March 9, 14 & 16 By Ronnie Narmour [email protected] Came on vacation… left on probation. Well, the big news around here this week has been police domination at spring break. You can’t swing a cat with hitting a cop. And not only did they come in mass (and I do mean mass), they also came in every cop variation imaginable, short of the National Guard. Currently, we have city, county, state and federal peace officers swarming Port A like angry hornets. Homeland Security was seen searching cars on the ferry, dressed in tactical gear and toting machine guns. And, from what I’ve observed, the “Bully of the Week Award” goes to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) who seem to be trying to set a world’s record for most arrests in the shortest amount of time. They appear to be absolutely everywhere and are pulling people over for the slightest infractions. I’ve heard horror stories from friends who have been stopped and searched because their front bumper was over the crosswalk line at a stop sign or they didn’t turn their blinker on quick enough before they turned. I’ve also heard several citizens voice concerns about the unsafe manner that these out of town police are driving in our town. They have been seen speeding repeatedly in highly populated areas on the beach and city streets. I know there was at least one wreck where a DPS officer made a U-turn in front of a SUV on 361. Who does police the police? I’ve talked to several city leaders who are understandably perplexed at this situation. They see what’s going on but there’s really nothing they can do. They don’t have the authority to tell state of federal cops how to conduct themselves. Mayor Keith McMullen did tell me that he plans to have a conversation with City Manager, Dave Parsons to address this situation before the 2014 Spring Break. When I asked my editor, “who does police the police?” his reply was, ‘We do … the news media.” I want to know who ordered this directive and why. I’ve driven down the beach many times this week and am aware of how many kids there are out there… thousands of them. The situation needs to have police supervision and a lot of it. Anything could happen, especially when you add booze and hormones to the mix. Every year there are senseless fights and idiotic behavior that requires police attention, but that shouldn’t make it right to subject EVERYONE in their path to such aggressive scrutiny from these state troopers, all in the name of spring break mania. Look, I’m all for police protection and support them one hundred per cent in any attempt to serve the public when legitimately needed, they have a hard, thankless job. But these strong arm tactics by out of town cops are killing the goose that laid the golden egg. Every business owner I’ve talked to is both horrified and angry. And just to be clear, this column is editorial. I am giving MY opinion only here. Let me know what you think. My, My, My, It’s My World… I also caught some good shows at the Tarpon Ice House last week. Carol Elliott’s performance on Friday had a couple of added attractions. Elliott has been conducting a songwriting class and two of her students, both Winter Texans; Colorado Bob Reed and Minnesota Betsy Bowen, performed the songs they had written for her class… a final exam of sorts. Bob’s wife Carolyn had also written a song for the class but wasn’t able to attend the performance so Bob played and sang her song, Dear John. All of the songs were delightful. I particularly enjoyed Bowen’s quizzical number, My My My, It’s My World where she asked for solutions to such worldly questions as, “How do dolphins kiss? Do breezes live in trees and can turtles swim in loops?” It was really special! We jammin’… The weekly jam at the Ice House last Sunday was killer. They had a number of great local musicians on hand including Dennis Sullivan, Tiffany Tuesday, Kit Gutherz, Jered Clark and James Derkit. These guys kept the ball rolling for four straight hours and, I must say, the music sounded great. I really recommend this event. It’s always fun and uplifting and anyone can get into the act. Giggity’s finally opens… Well Giggity’s finally opened their doors. You may remember the veil of secrecy that proprietor, Edwin Myers, wrapped around this place located in the flats area in Port. I couldn’t pull any information out of him… including when would the place open, what bands would be playing there and what kind of food would be served. I just happened to be going by the other night and it had people coming and going, so I figured, “Now I get my answers.” My first impression was that the joint looks great. It’s got a huge 80 foot bar in the middle of the room that’s as black and shiny as a brand new speed boat. It feels like a bar should feel… dark as a tomb but lighted in just the right places. The food is basically southern seafood… mostly fried stuff, Po Boy sandwiches, burgers and wings. I had the seafood platter and have no complaints there but watch out for those wings… you might need a fire extinguisher. They have a big TV complex behind the bar and a couple of pool tables plus one of those internet juke boxes that can play any song and the house sound system kicks. I can’t wait to hear a band in there. Three Way Street will play there this Friday. I liked it. It felt very comfortable. Well worth the wait. Congratulations Edwin, Amy, Howie and Blake… you’ve done a great job! DO NOT MISS LIST Spring Break Recommendations… Hold on to you hats folks, I’ve got a lot to tell you about. First and foremost, our Prodigal son, Cody Angel will play the Back Porch tonight, Thursday March 14 th . Cody will be performing as a blues trio with the great Antone Perez on drums and John Schubert on bass. Also tonight, catch the Free Beer Band at the Tarpon Ice House and Scarecrow People (Corpus Christi, TX) at Lisabella’s in Cinnamon Shores. On Friday the 15 th , the big horn powered party band, Cruise Control (Corpus Christi, TX) will play the Back Porch. Bring your dancing shoes! Crooner Mike Williams will play the Ice House from 5-7 and Uel Jackson will take over from 7- midnight. Or favorite vampire band, Ray T & the City Crew (Aransas Pass, TX) will play their regular Friday gig at the Flat’s Lounge, Three Way Street (Port Aransas, TX) will christen Giggity’s stage, the amazing hot, funky duo, C-Plus will play the Coast Club… they’ll also be back on Saturday. The big show on Friday is in Corpus at Concrete Street with Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew, Kevin Fowler and Cody Johnson. On Saturday the 16 th , Six Market Boulevard (Stephenville, TX) will be at the Back Porch, Scarecrow People will be back at Lisabellas, blues boy John Cortez will play the Flat’s, island country crooner, Todd Dorn will play Shorty’s Place. Also on Saturday, the Tango Tea Room in Corpus will host the Corpus Christi Drum & Dance Revival. Next weekend don’t miss Melissa Brooke at the Porch. Be safe everybody… it’s nuts out there right now. And that’s the truth! Stuart Michael Burns Every Wednesday (7-11) Carol Elliott Every 2nd & 4th Friday (5-7) Open Jam with Uel Jackson Every Sunday (7- 11) 321 N Alister * (361) 749-2337 Mike Williams Every 1st & 3rd Friday And Every Monday (5-7) Free Beer Band Every Thursday (7-10) The Gaff Beer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970 5009 Hwy 361 Port A @ Cinnamon Shores Live Music Thursday, March 14 Cody Angel Band @ Back Porch Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House Scarecrow People @ Lisabella’s John Cortez @ Dr. Rockits Attack Attack, Oh Sleeper, Capture the Crown, For a King, Indirections, Mariam @ House of Rock John Eric @ Island Italian Uel Jackson (4-7) @ Sugar Shack- Rockport Friday, March 15 Cruise Control @ Back Porch Mike Williams (5-7), Uel Jackson (7-11) @ Tarpon Ice House Ray T & the City Crew @ Flats Lounge Three Way Street @ Giggity’s C Plus @ Coast Club Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew, Kevin Fowler, Cody Johnson @ Concrete Street Palacios Brothers @ Dr. Rockits Revival Tour, Chuck Ragan, Jenny Owen Young, Matt Pryor @ House of Rock Scarecrow People @ Executive Surf Club Spark in the Dark @ Coffee Waves Saturday, March 16 Six Market Blvd @ Back Porch C Plus @ Coast Club Scarecrow People @ Lisabella’s John Cortez @ Flat’s Lounge Todd Dorn @ Shorty’s Place Corpus Christi Drum & Dance Revival @ Water Street Village Mike Williams & Rocky Arnold Jazz Quartet @ Hemingways Rockport Matt Hole @ Executive Surf Club Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Ice House Dead Island Spring Break Party @ House of Rock Andrew Foster @ Coffee Waves Pride and Joy @ Dr. Rockits Uel Jackson @ Hammerheads (Rockport) Sunday, St. Patty’s Day Lyrical Bynge @ Executive Surf Club Open Jam w/ Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice House Uel Jackson (2:30- 6) @ Shorty’s Place Tumble Dry Low @ Bernie’s Beach House Sunday, St. Patty’s Day... continued John Eric Open Jam @ South Texas Ice House Open Jam @ Neptune’s Someone Like You @ Dr. Rockits Monday, March 18 Mike Williams @ Tarpon Ice House Open Jam w/ Antone Perez @ Doctor Rockits Tuesday, March 19 Open Mic @ House of Rock Party of Three @ Dr. Rockits Wednesday, March 20 Open Jam with Wolfjaw @ Flat’s Lounge Stuart Burns @ Tarpon Ice House PA Rockers @ Bernie’s Beach House LEOGUN, Flatbroke @ House of Rock Open Mic @ Executive Surf Club Bad Chords @ Dr. Rockits Thursday, March 21 Antone & the All Stars @ Dr. Rockits Free Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice House Local Licks @ House of Rock John Eric @ Island Italian Uel Jackson (4-7) @ Sugar Shack- Rockport Friday, March 22 Melissa Brooke Band @ Back Porch Ray T & the City Crew @ Flats Lounge Samantha Aiken @ Coast Club Leopold & His Fiction @ House of Rock The Groove @ Executive Surf Club Gary Moeller @ Coffee Waves Matt Hole & the Hot Rod Gang @ Dr. Rockits Saturday, March 23 Scarecrow People @ Back Porch Stevie Start @ Coast Club Ray T & The City Crew @ Flat’s Lounge Cory Morrow, Pake Rossi & Johnson Grass @ Executive Surf Club Ken Barnett @ Coffee Waves Ruben V @ Dr. Rockits Sunday, March 24 Open Jam w/ Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice House Tumble Dry Low @ Bernie’s Beach House Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam @ House of Rock Open Jam @ Neptune’s John Eric Open Jam @ South Texas Ice House Julian Drive @ South Texas Ice House Tonight Ray T & the City Crew Every Friday Mon-Sat 10am- 2am Sun Noon- 2am Welcome Spring Breakers Three Chords and the Truth WELCOME SPRING BREAKERS Keepers Horace Caldwell Pier (361) 749 - 5333 Fishing, Pole Rentals, Beer, Burgers, Wings C Coast Club Martini Sports Bar 1023 State Highway 361 + Port Aransas, TX + (361) 749-5637 Smoking on Patio Only Samantha Aiken Every Friday AshVill Construction LLC Residential, Multi-Family & Commercial New Construction & Remodels Ashley R. Villarreal (210) 387-2993 Aaron Murray (361) 332- 9884 [email protected] Stevie Start Every Saturday Mondays 1/2 Price Grilled Pizzas & Wine by the Glass C Plus Spring Break March 15-16 Re-opens March 7 Cody Angel March 14 Cruise Control March 15 Six Market Blvd March 16 Melissa Brooke March 22 Scarecrow People March 23 Kevin Higgins March 29 Ruben V March 30 132 W. Cotter, Port Aransas,TX Bob Reed and Betsy Bowen performed their original songs at the Tarpon Ice House. James Derkit played the Open Mic at the Tarpon Ice House last Sunday. Jered Clark, Dennis Sullivan, Uel Jackson and Bobby McDonough play the weekly jam at the Tarpon Ice House every Sunday. A DPS officer conducts a field sobriety test on a Port A visitor. Photo by Ronnie Narmour. Blake Pickett, Amy Myers, Howie Andersen and Edwin Myers finally opened Giggity’s in Port A. Ray T and the City Crew play the Flats Lounge every Friday night.
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A 18 Island Moon March 14, 2013
Lisabellas Bistro & BarCelebrating Coastal Cuisine
361-749-4222Open Monday - Saturday at 5:00 pm
Casual Dining at it’s Finest
Scarecrow People
March 9, 14 & 16
By Ronnie Narmour
Came on vacation… left on probation.Well, the big news around here this week has
been police domination at spring break. You can’t swing a cat with hitting a cop. And not only did they come in mass (and I do mean mass), they also came in every cop variation imaginable, short of the National Guard. Currently, we have city, county, state and federal peace officers swarming Port A like angry hornets. Homeland Security was seen searching cars on the ferry, dressed in tactical gear and toting machine guns. And, from what I’ve observed, the “Bully of the Week Award” goes to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) who seem to be trying to set a world’s record for most arrests in the shortest amount of time. They appear to be absolutely everywhere and are pulling people over for the slightest infractions. I’ve heard horror stories from friends who have been stopped and searched because their front bumper was over the crosswalk line at a stop sign or they didn’t turn their blinker on quick enough before they turned. I’ve also heard several citizens voice concerns about the unsafe manner that these out of town police are driving in our town. They have been seen speeding repeatedly in highly populated areas on the beach and city streets. I know there was at least one wreck where a DPS officer made a U-turn in front of a SUV on 361.
Who does police the police?I’ve talked to several city leaders who are
understandably perplexed at this situation. They see what’s going on but there’s really nothing they can do. They don’t have the authority to tell state of federal cops how to conduct themselves. Mayor Keith McMullen did tell me that he plans to have a conversation with City Manager, Dave Parsons to address this situation before the 2014 Spring Break. When I asked my editor, “who does police the police?” his reply was, ‘We do … the news media.” I want to know who ordered this directive and why. I’ve driven down the beach many times this week and am aware of how many kids there are out there… thousands of them. The situation needs to have police supervision and a lot of it. Anything could happen, especially when you add booze and hormones to the mix. Every year there are senseless fights and idiotic behavior that requires police attention, but that shouldn’t make it right to subject EVERYONE in their path to such aggressive scrutiny from
these state troopers, all in the name of spring break mania. Look, I’m all for police protection and support them one hundred per cent in any attempt to serve the public when legitimately needed, they have a hard, thankless job. But these strong arm tactics by out of town cops are killing the goose that laid the golden egg. Every business owner I’ve talked to is both horrified and angry. And just to be clear, this column is
editorial. I am giving MY opinion only here. Let me know what you think.
My, My, My, It’s My World…
I also caught some good shows at the Tarpon Ice House last week. Carol Elliott’s performance on Friday had a couple of added attractions. Elliott has been conducting
a songwriting class and two of her students, both Winter Texans; Colorado Bob Reed and Minnesota Betsy Bowen, performed the songs they had written for her class… a final exam of sorts. Bob’s wife Carolyn had also written a song for the class but wasn’t able to attend the performance so Bob played and sang her song, Dear John. All of the songs were delightful. I particularly enjoyed Bowen’s quizzical number, My My My, It’s My World where she asked for solutions to such worldly questions as, “How do dolphins kiss? Do breezes live in trees and can turtles swim in loops?” It was really special!
We jammin’…
The weekly jam at the Ice House last Sunday was killer. They had a number of great local musicians on hand including Dennis Sullivan, Tiffany Tuesday, Kit Gutherz, Jered Clark and James Derkit. These guys kept the ball rolling for four straight hours and, I must say, the music sounded great. I really recommend this event. It’s always fun and uplifting and anyone can get into the act.
Giggity’s finally opens…Well Giggity’s finally
opened their doors. You may remember the veil of secrecy that proprietor, Edwin Myers, wrapped around this place located in the flats area in Port. I couldn’t pull any information out of him… including when would the place open, what bands would be playing there and what kind of food would be served. I just happened to be going by the other night and it had people coming and going, so I figured, “Now I
get my answers.” My first impression was that the joint looks great. It’s got a huge 80 foot bar in the middle of the room that’s as black and shiny as a brand new speed boat. It feels like a bar should feel… dark as a tomb but lighted in just the right places. The food is basically southern seafood… mostly fried stuff, Po Boy sandwiches, burgers and wings. I had the seafood platter and have no complaints there but watch out for those wings… you might need a fire extinguisher. They have a big TV complex behind the bar and a couple of pool tables plus one of those internet juke boxes that can play any song and the house sound system kicks. I can’t wait to hear a band in there. Three Way Street will play there this Friday. I liked it. It felt very comfortable. Well worth the wait. Congratulations Edwin, Amy, Howie and Blake… you’ve done a great job!
DO NOT MISS LISTSpring Break Recommendations…
Hold on to you hats folks, I’ve got a lot to tell you about. First and foremost, our Prodigal son, Cody Angel will play the Back Porch tonight, Thursday March 14th. Cody will be performing as a blues trio with the great Antone Perez on drums and John Schubert on bass. Also tonight, catch the Free Beer Band at the Tarpon
Ice House and Scarecrow People (Corpus Christi, TX) at Lisabella’s in Cinnamon Shores. On Friday the 15th, the big horn powered party band, Cruise Control (Corpus Christi, TX) will play the Back Porch. Bring your dancing shoes! Crooner Mike Williams will play the Ice House from 5-7 and Uel Jackson will take over from 7- midnight. Or favorite vampire
band, Ray T & the City Crew (Aransas Pass, TX) will play their regular Friday gig at the Flat’s Lounge, Three Way Street (Port Aransas, TX) will christen Giggity’s stage, the amazing hot, funky duo, C-Plus will play the Coast Club… they’ll also be back on
Saturday. The big show on Friday is in Corpus at Concrete Street with Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew, Kevin Fowler and Cody Johnson. On Saturday the 16th, Six Market Boulevard (Stephenville, TX) will be at the Back Porch, Scarecrow People will be back at Lisabellas, blues boy John Cortez will play the Flat’s, island country crooner, Todd Dorn will play Shorty’s Place. Also on Saturday, the Tango Tea Room in Corpus will host the Corpus Christi Drum & Dance Revival. Next weekend don’t miss Melissa Brooke at the Porch. Be safe everybody… it’s nuts out there right now.
And that’s the truth!
Stuart Michael BurnsEvery Wednesday (7-11)
Carol ElliottEvery 2nd & 4th Friday
(5-7)Open Jam with Uel Jackson
Every Sunday (7- 11)321 N Alister * (361) 749-2337
Mike WilliamsEvery 1st & 3rd Friday
And Every Monday (5-7)
Free Beer Band Every Thursday
(7-10)
The GaffBeer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970
5009 Hwy 361 Port A @ Cinnamon Shores
Live MusicThursday, March 14Cody Angel Band @ Back PorchFree Beer Band @ Tarpon Ice HouseScarecrow People @ Lisabella’sJohn Cortez @ Dr. RockitsAttack Attack, Oh Sleeper, Capture the Crown, For a King, Indirections, Mariam @ House of RockJohn Eric @ Island ItalianUel Jackson (4-7) @ Sugar Shack- Rockport
Friday, March 15Cruise Control @ Back PorchMike Williams (5-7), Uel Jackson (7-11) @ Tarpon Ice HouseRay T & the City Crew @ Flats LoungeThree Way Street @ Giggity’sC Plus @ Coast ClubRandy Rogers, Casey Donahew, Kevin Fowler, Cody Johnson @ Concrete StreetPalacios Brothers @ Dr. RockitsRevival Tour, Chuck Ragan, Jenny Owen Young, Matt Pryor @ House of RockScarecrow People @ Executive Surf ClubSpark in the Dark @ Coffee Waves
Saturday, March 16Six Market Blvd @ Back PorchC Plus @ Coast ClubScarecrow People @ Lisabella’sJohn Cortez @ Flat’s LoungeTodd Dorn @ Shorty’s PlaceCorpus Christi Drum & Dance Revival @ Water Street VillageMike Williams & Rocky Arnold Jazz Quartet @ Hemingways RockportMatt Hole @ Executive Surf ClubMetal Shop @ Brewster Street Ice HouseDead Island Spring Break Party @ House of RockAndrew Foster @ Coffee WavesPride and Joy @ Dr. RockitsUel Jackson @ Hammerheads (Rockport)
Sunday, St. Patty’s DayLyrical Bynge @ Executive Surf ClubOpen Jam w/ Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice HouseUel Jackson (2:30- 6) @ Shorty’s PlaceTumble Dry Low @ Bernie’s Beach House
Sunday, St. Patty’s Day... continuedJohn Eric Open Jam @ South Texas Ice House
Open Jam @ Neptune’sSomeone Like You @ Dr. Rockits
Monday, March 18Mike Williams @ Tarpon
Ice HouseOpen Jam w/ Antone
Perez @ Doctor Rockits
Tuesday, March 19Open Mic @ House of
RockParty of Three @ Dr.
Rockits
Wednesday, March 20Open Jam with Wolfjaw
@ Flat’s LoungeStuart Burns @ Tarpon
Ice HousePA Rockers @ Bernie’s
Beach HouseLEOGUN, Flatbroke @
House of RockOpen Mic @ Executive
Surf ClubBad Chords @ Dr.
Rockits
Thursday, March 21Antone & the All Stars @
Dr. RockitsFree Beer Band @ Tarpon
Ice HouseLocal Licks @ House of
RockJohn Eric @ Island Italian
Uel Jackson (4-7) @ Sugar Shack- Rockport
Friday, March 22Melissa Brooke Band @
Back PorchRay T & the City Crew @
Flats LoungeSamantha Aiken @ Coast
ClubLeopold & His Fiction @
House of RockThe Groove @ Executive
Surf ClubGary Moeller @ Coffee
WavesMatt Hole & the Hot Rod
Gang @ Dr. Rockits
Saturday, March 23Scarecrow People @
Back PorchStevie Start @ Coast
ClubRay T & The City Crew
@ Flat’s LoungeCory Morrow, Pake
Rossi & Johnson Grass @ Executive Surf Club Ken Barnett @ Coffee
WavesRuben V @ Dr. Rockits
Sunday, March 24Open Jam w/ Uel Jackson
@ Tarpon Ice HouseTumble Dry Low @
Bernie’s Beach HouseBallabajoomba Poetry
Slam @ House of Rock Open Jam @ Neptune’sJohn Eric Open Jam @ South Texas Ice HouseJulian Drive @ South
Texas Ice House
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Bob Reed and Betsy Bowen performed their
original songs at the Tarpon Ice House.
James Derkit played the Open Mic at the Tarpon Ice House last Sunday.
Jered Clark, Dennis Sullivan, Uel Jackson and Bobby McDonough
play the weekly jam at the Tarpon Ice House every Sunday.
A DPS officer conducts a field sobriety test on a Port A visitor.
Photo by Ronnie Narmour.
Blake Pickett, Amy Myers, Howie Andersen and Edwin
Myers finally opened Giggity’s in Port A.
Ray T and the City Crew play the Flats Lounge every Friday night.
