Gettin' Some Fun Outta Life

Well, it was a busy and oh, so jazzy weekend for Ava and the boys. We played at Satellite Bistro in south Austin on Friday night. They have tofu, oh, and a baby grand piano. Anytime, there's a real piano (and in tune! according to Ammon) it's a special treat for us. Satellite Bistro has a very early 1960's mid-century modern sort of feel, so it definitely was a good fit. We made a few fans and one lady came up to me to say I belonged in Manhattan and she couldn't believe she had such an elegant night in Circle C. Flattering. Too bad I'm a California girl. But, we will probably be playing there pretty regularly for the rest of the year. Yay!

Here's the flier I made for the occasion.



The Baby Grand and Matt and Ammon. Looking Intense.




Between sets. This is why I don't dance. And, also why I will never be a great fashion blogger. I just can't take myself that seriously.

On Saturday, our first show was for Club Red's Hurricane Party. We met lovely people, enjoyed Sweet Tea Vodka, and did what we do best...giggle. Oh, and play jazz I suppose. It was a simply beautiful afternoon in Austin. Especially gazing out onto the skyline from the air-conditioned and very hip Star Bar. Of course, I wore red.






Here's a shot I got in from an event for Habitat Young Professionals back in May. We played during the VIP reception and were followed by Austin Big Band, the Vintage 15, and, a band that makes me think of highschool, The Cherry Poppin Daddies. I loved the vintage car behind us.



That dress is vintage, of course, from my friends at Feathers on South Congress.

Lastly, my most recent Ava Advertisement!



Song Inspiration for this post:

Getting Some Fun Outta Life:

When we want to work. we work
When we want to play, we play
In a happy setting, we're getting
Some fun out of life
When we want to sing, we sing
When we want to dance, we dance
You can do your betting, we're getting
Some fun out of life

As sung by Miss Billie Holiday Here.

Orange Colored Sky

So, I want to start doing "Ava's Attire!" Posts. I know this is not the best. It's my first one, so I'm going to cut myself a little slack.

Orange Dress which I got a ton of compliments on yesterday:



Dress: Ellen Tracy from Buffalo Exchange in Austin. (Where I seem to find myself getting most of clothing)
Purse: Vintage from my friends at Feathers

And, now a little orange inspiration and finds. I have pretty much had a lifelong love affair with bright, bold colors and orange is no exception. However in Austin, it's important to find a really bright shade, so people don't think you are going to a football game. Unless, I suppose you are going to a football game. However, I'm just gonna say it: not the biggest fan of burnt orange. I prefer Orange! orange.





Awesome Vintage Givenchy Scarf on Etsy.

And, a dress at Anthropologie I am presently in love with, however it is a bit out of my current "starving artist" budget. Sigh.

At last, the song "Orange Colored Sky" as sung by the oh, so, lovely and always inspiring Ms. Doris Day.

June 1st. Hello Summer! Some exciting things around just around the corner...