A few months ago, I flew down to Austin, Texas for a week — and the experience was incredible. I’ve been meaning to share it with you.
As soon as I arrived, I wanted to get a feel for the city, so I went on a long morning run to explore. Kill two birds with one stone, as they say — exercise and exploration. That’s how I stumbled upon 6th Street, a place where you can play music freely without a permit. So I set up in the corner of a building, spread out my gear, and started playing.
Out of nowhere, a homeless woman rolled up to me on a bike and told me I should link up with a guy a few blocks away — said he’d be the perfect match for my blues guitar. Curious, I followed her suggestion, and that’s how I met Hank James, a legendary blues singer and guitarist.
At first, Hank was skeptical. He didn’t believe I could really play the blues. But the moment I started jamming, everything changed. He invited me to join him, and together we lit up 6th Street for the next few days.
There are short videos on the Muzyc Youtube channel
Then I decided to try my luck at comedy at Joe Rogan’s new club, The Comedy Mothership, right there on the legendary 6th Street. I signed up for the open mic lottery — a chance that hundreds of comedians take each night, though only a few are selected. By pure luck, my name was called.
They guided the chosen few inside, where we sat down and listened to the rules. Each comedian gets just three minutes on stage. When they flash the light, that’s your cue to wrap up and get off.
I improvised my whole set on the spot. I’m not trying to become a comedian — I just wanted to experience it, have fun, and learn the craft. Surprisingly, I did well. People laughed. And in that moment, I realized that comedy might be the best therapy I’ve ever experienced. It turned out to be an epic night — I got to meet a bunch of comedians and briefly step into their world.
For the last two days of the trip, I stayed in a Airbnb, where I met a kind couple and their kids. They shared stories about growing up in the tougher parts of San Antonio. Then I found out the husband was a rapper — so naturally, we ended up making a track together.
Austin was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the cultural heart of the American South.
I hope you're having a great week and that everything’s going smoothly for you in these wild times. Also, please take a moment to check out the link below for my new project, The Essene — I’d love your support!
Fundraiser by Boris M : Bring The Essene's Story to the Screen
