Miles In Their Shoes
KUT podcaster prepares Austin listeners for a more nuanced Juneteenth celebration
Jun 13, 2023 | 2:50 pm
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Wiki
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Reed Park -
Eastwoods Park
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"The East Side Blues Syndicate" featuring Roland Lawes, Johnny Glass, CliffordMcMillianPhoto by Frank Mills -
"Still Standing" mural pays homage to Austin's own sould queen Layelle Whitealong with blues pioneers Johnny Holmes, founder of Victory Grill, and Roosevelt"Grey Ghost" Williams, the first musician Holmes booked.Artist: Trust Your HustlePhoto by Frank Mills -
Matthew RobinsonPhoto by Frank Mills -
Clifford Gillard, Victory Grill leaseholder and manager.Photo by Frank Mills -
Brenda and Clifton Ladd, celebrating their 31st anniversary at The Victory GrillPhoto by Frank Mills -
Slyvester "Sly" Campbell and Jeff JustPhoto by Frank Mills -
Luis "Sweet Lips" Ruiz (harmonica) Matthew Robinson (guitar) and Roland Lawes(drums)Photo by Frank Mills -
Johnny GlassPhoto by Frank Mills -
Burley Manor waiting for his turn to go on.Photo by Frank Mills -
Drummer Roland Lawes.Photo by Frank Mills -
"Still Standing" mural pays homage to Austin's own sould queen Layelle Whitealong with blues pioneers Johnny Holmes, founder of Victory Grill, and Roosevelt"Grey Ghost" Williams, the first musician Holmes booked.Artist: Trust Your HustlePhoto by Frank Mills
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Quote from Civil Rights leader Mary McLeod BethunePhoto by Jessica Pages -
Limerick-Frazier HousePhoto by Jessica Pages -
Toni Tipton-MartinPhoto by Jessica Pages
