Here's what I love about SXSW, even before the music fest officially begins, stuff happens.
Last night, after fish tacos at the Paradise Cafe, we wandered over to Nuno's Bar and Grill (By the way, fish tacos was supper, not a band. Though later our cab driver thought we had seen "Fish Tacos.").
After a fine set of Texas Blues by a local band, blues legend, three-time Grammy winner and American treasure Pinetop Perkins took the stage. We watched Pinetop blaze his way on electric piano and vocals through an amazing five-song set, including a rollicking version of "Got my Mojo Working."
We left Nuno's with Pinetop still playing. Far as I know, he played well into the night and with his vitality, he may still be playing this morning.
My pre-SXSW Pinetop experience has inspired a new toast: "May you live to be 94, with your good health and with you Mojo working."
Check back for photos of Pinetop at Nuno's after I get them off my camera and onto Radio Barz.