Austin city unparalleled

msnbc article here on the best and worst cities for jobs in ’09. A nearly un-mistakable trend emerges that should surprise no one: Cities in states that have their fiscal house in order are disproportionately represented on the positive side of the ledger. Howdy, Texas. And cities from states that are fiscal basket cases are likewise over-represented. Hola, California and Florida.

Also, well-represented for the good were cities that demonstrated a solid mid-western sensibility towards the housing market and which demonstrated that a healthy dose of prudiciousness towards the same would’ve gone a long, long way towards keeping your city and geographic region, at least, somewhat recession-proof.

Check out all the links from the article. Good read.

Radio KBwD is on the Air

We stumbled upon these guys quite by accident. About 6 or 7 years ago, we were rummaging around the discount CD bin at Sam’s Club and came across an alternative-country compilation album, alt.country: exposed roots. It was a fine album and contained a cut, a woeful, drunken Appalachian wail, "I like Drinking" by our featured artist. We’ve been lucky enough to see them 3 or 4 times live and their blend of country, bluegrass, Cajun, rock and yes… hip-hop is always a treat. We pretty much consider them the best band you’ve never heard of.

Ladies and Gentlemen, from Austin Texas, The Gourds performing "El Paso" … (not that El Paso).