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Curtis Roush
Curtis Roush is an Austin-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is a veteran of the Austin music scene, having played guitar and sung in psychedelic rock band The Bright Light Social Hour for a number of years. Following a number of personal hardships, Roush began working on his solo project, an album entitled Cosmic Campfire Music. This new territory is distinctly softer than his past work, combining 70s pop/rock sounds of bands like The Eagles with modern psychedelia and production cues drawn from experimental groups like Animal Collective.
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Austin, TX
food
Pinthouse Pizza
British-pub-inspired spot with elaborate pizzas, plus a house brewery specializing in hoppy beers.
4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, USA
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bar
Kitty Cohen’s
Retro bar offering specialty drinks and punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
2211 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702, United States
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coffee
Epoch Coffee
24/7 coffee shop vending espresso drinks, sweets & pizza from East Side Pies in open, casual space.
221 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751, United States
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landmark
US Federal Courthouse – Austin, TX
"I like the new federal courthouse downtown - built in the early years of the Obama recovery. Looks like something out of the new Blade Runner film." — Curtis Roush
501 West 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, United States
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hotel
Hotel San José
Set in a revamped 1930s motor lodge located near buzzy bars and music venues, this hip hotel is 2.5 miles from the Texas State Capital.
1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704, United States
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venue
Mohawk
Multilevel space with a bar, roofdeck & indoor/outdoor stages hosting local & touring acts.
912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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shopping
STAG Provisions for Men
Trendy men's boutique stocking designer labels in classic & modern styles, plus books & accessories.
1423 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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outdoors
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
"Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is my go-to hike. Beautiful hill country views, lots of variation, free." — Curtis Roush
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746, United States
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outdoors
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park.
2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA
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food
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
Simple trailer with picnic tables for tacos with spit-grilled meats or veggie options, plus migas.
1704 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702, United States
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