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“My first lessons were in the streets, watching how other violinists played. The first violinist that I saw play was at the Barbès métro station. When I asked how one should play, he exploded in laughter. I left, completely humiliated with my violin under my arm.” S.Grappelli

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Stéphane Grappelli was a French jazz violinist who founded the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' w guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934. It was one of the first all-string jazz bands. Often referred to as 'the grandfather of jazz violinists' he played well into his 80s! #Grappelli

The energy you feel when you hear these guys play is something really special. ATX friends, tell your all your friends les doigtsde l'homme are coming to town! #DjangoFestivalAustin
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Introducing the incredible Ben Powell who will be leading our Violin Workshop on Saturday September 29th at Casa de Luz, 11am. Head on over to his website and check him out!
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Early in his career Reinhardt suffered extensive burns on his left hand & drs believed that he would never play guitar again as two of his fingers remained paralyzed. By sheer will, he taught himself to overcome his now permanent handicap by using only his thumb and two fingers!

We want to shout out Mattie's who are another of our Official Sponsors for #DjangoFestivalAustin 2018. We count ourselves extremely lucky to have them on board so if you haven't already made reservations, be sure to right that wrong: mattiesaustin.com #matties #matties atx

With daily flights from across #USA , #Mexico & #London , #ATX International Airport is ready to welcome YOU to the #LiveMusicCapital where we host our 1st Annual #Django FestivalAustin ! GOT TICKETS? #Django
Sept 28/29 - 4710 E 5th St, Austin 78702
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So very lucky to be hosting #DjangoFestivalAustin justinesbrasserie Owned by French native Pierre & his wonderful wife Justine, we can think of no better place to locate our celebration of Manouche Music!
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Sept 28/29 - 4710 E 5th St, Austin 78702

Jean Reinhardt stage name #DjangoReinhardt , was a Belgian-born Romani-French jazz guitarist, musician & composer, regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. He was the first jazz talent to emerge from Europe & remains the most significant. #DjangoFestATX

Check out our #AMAZING festival poster designed by Mishka Westell... We love it! Preorder your tickets HERE: djangofestaustin.com - September 28/29 at justinesbrasserie with headliners les doigtsde l'homme DO NOT MISS IT! #Django FestATX #Django #GypsyJazz #ATX

If All Y'all order enough presale tickets we can make awesome t-shirts for everyone.... You know it makes sense and you're only a click away!
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IT'S ON!!! Tickets are on sale NOW.
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See les doigtsde l'homme HEADLINE the first ever DjangoFest Austin at justinesbrasserie on Saturday 29th September 2018... You do not want to miss this! facebook.com/events/1212560… … …
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Music Friends & Fans, welcome to our Twitter for Djangofest Austin on September 28-29, les doigtsde l'homme are our headliners!
There will workshops & abundant merriment... A great time of year to visit ATX
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Please spread the word!