"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
Making live music history
Remembering: Johnny Holmes and the historic Victory Grill
Sep 5, 2011 | 11:48 am