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| Clifford Antone Day in Austin City of Austin recognizes the man who made Austin's music scene great.Some would decree every day is Clifford Antone Day in Austin, but the City of Austin is formally giving October 28 to the Austin legend. This Saturday, October 28, 2006, Mayor Will Wynn will proclaim it Clifford Antone Day in Austin. The city will unveil a historical marker at that ceremony to commemorate the club and remember Antone. Of course there will be music, including short performances by Derek O'Brien, Jimmie Vaughan, and blues legend James Cotton. Antone passed away May 22 of this year, and would be celebrating his 57th birthday this week. Antone helped launch the music careers of well-known artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Los Lonely Boys, Ian Moore, and Bob Schneider. "Clifford Antone's contributions to the City of Austin go far beyond just his music connections, " said Mayor Will Wynn. "His continuous involvement with community groups that helped everyone from kids at American Youthworks to folks displaced by Hurricane Katrina exemplified the best of Austin. Clifford may be gone but his presence is still felt all over town. We should all work to ensure his legacy survives." The following week, on Nov. 2, Antone's nightclub presents the great Maceo Parker and his band at the Austin Music Hall. This show is a tribute to Clifford Antone and will raise money to benefit the fundraiser "Help Clifford Help Kids, " which Antone founded in 2000. The Clifford Antone birthday celebration continues at Antone's Nightclub this Saturday night at 213 W. 5th St. with a special show by Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-a-Whirl Band headlining the stage. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |