Willy’s Pub

Playing at Pub tonight!

Tonight, Thursday January 28th, we have the great fortune of playing my favorite bar in the entire world – Willy’s Pub at Rice University. Sure, I’m a bit biased considering that I worked there for three years and managed the place. But most everyone that has ever spent more than a few hours at Pub will concur that it is a magical place. We’re so excited to play there. The last time we were there was over a year ago, and I’ve sure missed the place.

We were asked to do an interview for the Rice Standard, which will come out the day after the show. Hopefully they won’t mind I’m going to give you a sneak preview right here on the site, because I talk about Pub and how much I love it.

P.S. give RPC and Meredith Buchberg some mad props for working us into their Spring Concert Series schedule.

Rice Standard: How does it feel, as a Rice alumnus, to have a show at Pub?

Me: I absolutely love Pub. It is one of my favorite places on Earth, so it feels like coming home and spending quality time with an old friend. There is no other bar or community center like it anywhere else. It brings all the colleges together in a neutral ground, it provides entertainment for drinkers and non-drinkers alike, can be a place to study and hold group meetings, and fills the void of late night food options. It’s safe, and keeps Rice kids on campus, under the care of their peers, and off the roads when they’re intoxicated. There are even salsa classes at Pub!

Seriously I rave about the place all the time. I still get the emails and FB messages for events there. I undoubtedly learned more at Pub than any classroom at Rice. Man I’m pumped about the show now.

Shows and shots

First and formost, we need you to vote for us for the Austin Chronicle’s music poll.
http://www.austinchronicle.com/feedback/musicpoll/08/
Seriously add us for everything we can possibly be voted for.

Finally made a facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Achachay/45765158606

Add as as a fan, por favor.

Now you’ve got to check out photos from the illustrious Michael Rog http://michaelrog.com/go/achachay/photos/ taken at Thursday’s show in Houston. They’re awesome, as is Rog.

Let me tell ya, what a show! With Aaron playing keys and singing background vocals, Laura playing violin, and the first ever appearance of our mascot it was a show to remember. And Ryan sang a Zeppelin song to boot. Ask him and he’ll tell ya – dancin’ days are here to stay.

The fans at Willy’s, all my beautiful friends at Rice, are unlike any other. They danced the entire three hours we played, without stopping, and were singing along to songs they hadn’t ever heard (because we were making them up on the spot). The place was cracklin’ with energy and movement. The relaxed types still got to chill out in the booths, a win win situation for all.

Twenty hours later we’re 150 miles away and rocking out Shakespeare’s. A respectable crowd amassed for the earlier Friday time but alas many good friends came too late to check the set out. Fortunately Ryan continued to jam with Soul Track Mind and bodies were filled with music. With his parents in from Houston and sister from Boston, plus my cousins, aunts and uncles it was a familiar scene and a pleasure to play. Check back soon for pics.

Parking for Willy’s Pub tonight

Here’s a detailed map with the skinny on parking at Rice, which is nearly impossible. Pub is geared towards undergraduates and people who live on campus therefore it doesn’t worry about parking situations. For 21+ who plan on drinking tonight, make sure get a safe ride home. They have cab vouchers.

Where to park on campus