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IT'S THAT TIME!!  GET READY!

EXTREME HEAT at the ONE-2-ONE!

FRIDAY, APRIL 27  8:00PM


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April 2018

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  • Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas
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    Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 9:30PM

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  • Jon Blondell Quintet
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701
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    Jon Blondell Quintet

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701 9:30PM

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  • John Mills Times Ten
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701
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    John Mills Times Ten

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701 9:30PM

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  • Matt Wilson Band
    The Bugle Boy, La Grange, Texas 78945
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    Matt Wilson Band

    The Bugle Boy, La Grange, Texas 78945 8:00PM

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  • Matt Wilson Band
    Cap 10K Finish Line Festival Stage, Austin, Texas 78704
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    Matt Wilson Band

    Cap 10K Finish Line Festival Stage, Austin, Texas 78704 9:00AM

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  • Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas
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    Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 9:30PM

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  • Javier Chaparro and Salúd
    Capital Grille, Austin, Texas 78701
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    Javier Chaparro and Salúd

    Capital Grille, Austin, Texas 78701 6:30PM

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  • Matt Wilson Band
    Crossroads Saloon and Steakhouse, Fredericksburg, Texas
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    Matt Wilson Band

    Crossroads Saloon and Steakhouse, Fredericksburg, Texas 8:00PM

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  • Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas
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    Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 9:30PM

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  • Matt Wilson Band
    Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Lakeway
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    Matt Wilson Band

    Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Lakeway 7:00PM

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  • Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas
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    Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 9:30PM

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  • Extreme Heat
    One-2-One Bar, Austin, Texas 78704
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    Extreme Heat

    One-2-One Bar, Austin, Texas 78704 8:00PM

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  • Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas
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    Michael Mordecai's Monday Night Jazz Jam

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 9:30PM

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  • Jon Blondell Quintet
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701
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    Jon Blondell Quintet

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701 9:30PM

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  • John Mills Times Ten
    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701
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    John Mills Times Ten

    Elephant Room, Austin, Texas 78701 9:30PM

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  • "A Toast to Tony" with Michael Mordecai, Tom Scott
    Spicewood Vineyard Event Center, Spicewood, Texas 78669
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    "A Toast to Tony" with Michael Mordecai, Tom Scott

    Spicewood Vineyard Event Center, Spicewood, Texas 78669 7:00PM

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Check out the latest video from Matt Wilson. 
"RIDE"
It's out, folks!  New Video "FRANKLIN'S KEY" from
DAVID MESSIER'S latest CD "Waiting for Eldridge"
The latest video from David Messier and Dave Madden
"MR. LINEN"
EXTREME HEAT's Latest Video
"I Saw Through You"
Hey!  check out the review of EXTREME HEAT's latest album, "Year Before the War"
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MATT WILSON BAND RETURNED to the BUGLE BOY!

Amigos Internacionales Fest 2018 was a blast!  Robin Mordecai tears it up with band mates Dave Scher, AJ DeGrasse, Michael Stevens, David Sierra and Laura Mordecai.

Join us Sunday, Feb. 11th 3p - 5p for an intimate House Concert and CD Release Celebration! At "House Concerts in the Arbors"  Click here to reserve a seat!

Javier Chaparro's solo release "Mi Corazón"

Thanks to Everyone who came out and supported the CD Release.  It was a great success!

Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at The Elephant Room

JOHN MILLS TIMES TEN

"Flying Blind"

Peter Blackstock's, Austin360 album review HERE.  Thanks for the review, Peter!

 

An Austin JAZZ INSTITUTION!

JAZZ at ST. JAMES 2017 - Nov. 3 - 5

JOHN MILLS QUARTET Friday, Nov. 3  7:00pm

Headliner - DIANE SCHUUR

 

 

BETO AND THE FAIRLANES

Saturday, October 21, 11:30pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

UNDER THE STARRY, STARRY SKY!

DAVE MADDEN and FRIENDS

It was  glorious night!  What a magical space to be great music!

Beto y los Fairlanes

San Marcos Summer in the Park Concert Series!

Thursday, July 6  7:30pm

JAVIER CHAPARRO and Salúd were at CAPITAL GRILLE

on Friday, April 13

Check out Parker Jazz Club HERE

THANKS to everyone who joins us at The ARMADILLO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR!

 

 

EXTREME HEAT

Austin Purveyors Of Funky Soul Music 40 Year Anniversary Show

Nov. 10  doors at 7:30p  Show at 8p - 9:30p

 

MATT WILSON BAND RETURNED to

Saturday, September 30  9:30p  208 W. 4th St.,  in downtown Austin.


 

Javier Chaparro and Salúd had a great time with friends and fans at the Ham Jam House Concert.  A full house and a totally acoustic show.  So Sweet!!

 

R.I.P. Spencer Starnes

It's with a heavy heart that we share word of the passing of our dear friend Spencer Starnes.  We will have more to say and many stories to tell in the days to come but at this moment there simply are no words.  Rest in Peace Spencer.

MATT WILSON BAND

returned to STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE

Saturday, April 21

FRIDAY, MARCH 30.   Two Sold Out shows!  It was a Fantastic Night!

MATT WILSON plays the music of BILLY JOEL with Will Taylor's STRINGS ATTACHED

 

Thanks to everyone who came out to support our friend Melinda Vague!  SUNDAY, FEB. 18

Sunday, Nov. 12, from 3 - 5p

BETO and the FAIRLANES

MATT WILSON BAND

heads to SAN ANTONIO'S LUNA

Friday, October 20 

for more info


 

FRIDAY, October 13

David Messier

returned to the Townsend to share some new tracks from his forthcoming CD.

We ROCKED THE HOUSE and raised over $500 for the Texas Red Cross' Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts!

Way to go, Jen Zava, David Messier and Robin Mordecai!

MATT WILSON BAND

Saturday, July 8 at

Crossroads Steakhouse and Saloon, Fredericksburg, Texas

June 2017


 

EXTREME HEAT

"Summer of Love 50th Anniversary" Celebration!


 

It was a great show!

Tomas Ramirez and Jon Blondell

on Sun Radio's TEXAS RADIO LIVE at GUERO'S TACO BAR

Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00pm

"Beto and the Fairlanes"

2017 Inducted to the

South Texas Music Walk of Fame

Saturday, June 3, Corpus Christi.  

DAVID MESSIER

 ATX DAYBIRD LOCAL MUSIC SERIES

SOLD OUT!

DAVID MESSIER's BIRTHDAY SHOW

at the Townsend, This Friday, June 9

DAVID MESSIER DAY proclaimed for Thursday, June 8!

April and May 2017


Beto and the Fairlanes at the Rollins Theatre
Thursday, May 25 - a SOLD OUT SHOW - Thank you to everyone who attended!!!

Concerts on Carter Creek Presents
JAVIER CHAPARRO and SALUD
Sunday, April 23 5:00pm in Bryan, Texas
CELEBRATE THE EARTH
with BETO AND THE FAIRLANES!
Saturday, April 22 at Huston-Tillotson College 1:00pm
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DECEMBER
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Fable Artist, Robin Mordecai, will play bass with Alpha Rev.

Fable Artist, Robin Mordecai, will play bass with Alpha Rev.

2016 soul christmas poster
CLICK the PIC for more info

CLICK the PIC for more info

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OCTOBER
Beto and the Fairlanes headlined The 56th Annual Texas Jazz Festival.

Beto and the Fairlanes headlined The 56th Annual Texas Jazz Festival.

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Click the poster to visit their site

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poster by Kerry Awn, 2016

poster by Kerry Awn, 2016

September 2016
Click the PIC to learn more about LHUCA

Click the PIC to learn more about LHUCA

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We celebrated Diez y Seis with
BETO and the Fairlanes
FRIDAY, Sept. 16 6:30 - 9pm
AT CENTRAL MARKET NORTH

 
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July 2016

 
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June 2016

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BETO and the FAIRLANES
JAZZ in JUNE
Norman, Oklahoma
Friday & Saturday, JUNE 17 & 18
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JAVIER CHAPARRO y SALUD
at the BRIARCLIFF BISTRO
Friday, June 24  7pm
Under the Live Oaks and the stars!  Come join us for an evening of great music, great food, and great friends!
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EXTREME HEAT
returned to the FABLE TABLE
Tuesday, June 28 

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May 2016
ROBIN MORDECAI
AFM - ASO PLANET K Concert Series
THIS SUNDAY, May 22 4:00pm
with
Minnie and Ella Jordan
Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines

Come Wish Beto "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"!
Friday, May 20  ELEPHANT ROOM 9:30pm
Saturday, May 21 CENTRAL MARKET NORTH 6:30pm
Sunday, May 22 RIVERBEND CHURCH 9:45am
April 2016
IT'S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

IT'S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

Thank you, Woodlands Arts Society we had a Blast!
JAVIER CHAPARRO & SALUD

at the WOODLANDS WATERWAY ARTS FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 12:15pm

MARCH 2016
See JAVIER CHAPARRO and Salúd this WEDNESDAY, Mar. 30
at SALA and BETTY
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EXTREME HEAT Celebrated their CD Release with a packed house!
"YEAR BEFORE THE WAR"

Friday, March 25th 8pm at ONE-2-ONE BAR
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There's great opportunities to catch your favorite Fable artists during SXSW 2016.  Come out and enjoy our shows and say Hi! 
Don't forget to like us on Facebook and Tweet to the World that you'll be spending SXSW with your Fable Family!

Thursday, March 17, 8:00pm  THE FOUR SEASON HOTEL LOBBY  MATT WILSON
Thursday, March 17, 8:00pm  THE ELEPHANT ROOM 
BETO AND THE FAIRLANES 
Friday, March 18, 8:00pm    THE ELEPHANT ROOM  EXTREME HEAT
Friday, March 18, 8:15pm    GUERO'S Taco Bar Amigos Internacionales DAVID MESSIER
Friday, March 18, 11:45pm  THE ELEPHANT ROOM  JOHN MILLS TIMES TEN

Saturday, March 19 6:00pm   THE DOMAIN  JAVIER CHAPARRO & SALUD
FEBRUARY 2016

EXTREME HEAT CD Release LEAP DAY!! Get your Copy at Waterloo!

Get it at Waterloo Records!!  Or on iTunes!

Get it at Waterloo Records!! Or on iTunes!

BETO and the FAIRLANES at SIETE BANDERAS, LAREDO!

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IT'S RELEASE DAY FOR DAVID MESSIER!!

Listen to David interview at KUTX.  CLICK HERE.

Listen to David interview at KUTX. CLICK HERE.

MESSIER RELEASES
 CD TEASER VIDEO
DAVID MESSIER
CD RELEASE PARTY

at the Townsend in downtown Austin was a sold out, critical success.  "Waiting for Eldridge" is the buzz about town. Get yours now, RIGHT HERE!
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Extreme Heat "I Saw Through You" video


JANUARY 2016

Javier Chaparro and Salud join the Brazos Valley Symphony

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NOW THIS IS HOW TO START THE YEAR!
EXTREME HEAT "I Saw Through You" Official Video
Catch EXTREME HEAT at THE SAXON PUB this SATURDAY, Jan 16  8pm
Start your New Year off right with
JOHN MILLS TIMES TEN
at The ELEPHANT ROOM
Wed., Jan 6 at 9:30pm

 
JOIN US ALL THIS WEEK IN CELEBRATING
THE ELEPHANT ROOM's 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Fable's Michael Mordecai began working with JP Vermaelen, owner of the Elephant Room, in January of 1991 right after JP opened the doors.  He moved his jazz jam there and focused on giving local jazz musicians a place to play 7 nights a week.  It has been one of the best working relationships there can be and we are blessed to be a part of what has become home to Austin's jazz community. 

This magical place is what it is because of JP, his staff, Rebecca, Will and Jef and all the waitresses and characters that have worked there over the years.  It is what it is because of all the musicians that have come down and participated, shared they music and their lives.  It is magical because of all the devoted fans and customers, patrons that have supported the music and made this little spot downstairs their go-to hang - you know who you are!

We could talk about lots of famous folks that have come in for a drink or to play or to hang but that's not what it's about.  Those memories are just ones that, well . . . you just had to be there.

The line up for this week includes some great acts new and old - all of them terrific! 

Come join us for the celebration of family, friendship and Austin's Best Jazz!  Click the Pic to see the ELEPHANT ROOM CALENDAR.  See you there!
JON BLONDELL QUINTET
with Mitch Watkins, Dr. Jim Rose, Jeff Hellmer, Scott Laningham and Daniel Durham
AUSTIN JAZZ SOCIETY CONCERT
Sunday, Jan 17 at 3:00pm at CHEZ ZEE

Join Michael & Laura Sunday Morning on SUN RADIO!

We'll sit down with Carlton Dillard on his Bridge Radio hour this Sunday morning at 10am to talk about 40 years of Fable and family.  We'll be spinning records on all our artists including cuts by Extreme Heat, Dave Madden, Robin Mordecai and a sneak preview of David Messier's much anticipated CD "Waiting on Eldridge".

2015 IN REVIEW
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98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin 78701
9pm

No reservations needed
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Let BETO and the FAIRLANES create your CHRISTMAS MORNING SOUNDTRACK!
TUNE into FOX 7 at 5AM and 9AM DEC. 25 to see
BETO AND THE FAIRLANES, along with other Austin bands, on FOX 7's GOOD DAY AUSTIN'S ROCKIN'
WHAT A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND!! We celebrated 40 years of local business along with many piers whose hard work and long-standing businesses in this community made it what it is today!  Then BETO played the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar stage to further the celebration!  Check out the photo gallery!
The Fable Family of Artists

The Fable Family of Artists

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Exec. Director Bruce Wellinzik was the master of ceremonies Sunday night that honored many local businesses celebrating 40 year (and more)!

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Exec. Director Bruce Wellinzik was the master of ceremonies Sunday night that honored many local businesses celebrating 40 year (and more)!

Michael Mordecai, Fable Records founder and president

Michael Mordecai, Fable Records founder and president

Robert "Beto" Skiles

Robert "Beto" Skiles

Sun Radio's David Arnsberger spoke at the Celebration in the exhibit hall

Sun Radio's David Arnsberger spoke at the Celebration in the exhibit hall

Beto and the Fairlanes take the stage

Beto and the Fairlanes take the stage

Arturo Garza, John Mills, Laura Mordecai

Arturo Garza, John Mills, Laura Mordecai

Arturo Garza

Arturo Garza

Jake Lampe

Jake Lampe

John Mills

John Mills

Laura Mordecai

Laura Mordecai

Laura Mordecai

Laura Mordecai

Spencer Starnes

Spencer Starnes

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Check out Dave Madden's latest single with Wendy Colonna.  It's RIGHT ON TIME for the Holidays!

Dave Madden is one of Fable Records' newest artists and we're so proud and excited to have him join the family.  He's a local favorite, soon to be a favorite everywhere!  You can buy his new single on iTunes now!  And check out his artist page right here.

Fable Artist David Messier at the Black Fret Ball!

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In 2016 Fable begins its next 40 years with some exciting new artists.  David Messier, well-known Austin producer, will be releasing his own album, "Waiting on Eldridge" on Fable Records.  We so proud to have David on the label.  Check out this groovy Austin Statesman's social column covering the prestigious Black Fret Ball to see David Messier and Austin music attorney, Andrea Villarreal.

Catch Michael on the KOOP! Wednesday at Noon!

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Click here to go to KOOP Radio on-line and listen!

Click here to go to KOOP Radio on-line and listen!

Michael joins Tracey Schulz on KOOP Radio's "Re-Mix" show at 12 noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25th  to talk about the latest on the Elephant Room and share a bunch of great tunes by artists who have played the world famous jazz club over the past 24 3/4 years.
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