Remembering Hal Blaine

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Ernie Durawa

He helped pave the way for every great studio musician who came out of L.A., and his influence extends to this very day. Read More

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Murali Coryell 50th Birthday

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Ernie Durawa

Really looking forward to playing this gig with Murali Coryell for his birthday at this great venue in N.Y. More Info

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Proclamations presented at Ernie’s 75th Birthday Celebration from Governor Greg Abbott and Mayor Steve Adler

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Ernie Durawa

Hope you made it to Ernie Durawa’s 75th Birthday Bash (12/4/17) with Durawa, Kevin Russell, Joe King Carrasco, Augie Meyers, The Peterson Brothers, and Many More

 

Ernie was recognized by Governor Greg Abbott for his years of musical excellence

 

Mayor Steve Adler declared December 4, 2017 as Ernie Durawa’s 75th Birthday.

 

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It’s always a good show on Durawa Tuesdays at The Backstage El Mercado.

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Ernie Durawa

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Pat Martino

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Ernie Durawa

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Ernie Receives Award From Center For Texas Music History

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ernie Durawa

STRANGE BREW LOUNGE SIDE, AUSTIN, TX
5/17/2016

Ernie Durawa accepting a plaque from Dr. Gary Hartman, Director of the Center for Texas Music History (Texas State University) acknowledging Ernie’s remarkable career and his important role in shaping Texas music. 

Many thanks for the photos by Bob Crockett!!!

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Legendary Louie Ortega (Texas Tornados guitarist) joined DURAWA (Ernie and Chris Alcaraz. Will Knaak was on the road.) at Strange Brew Lounge Side.

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4 Star Austin Chronicle Review

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Ernie Durawa

 

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Sleeping Giants Award

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Ernie Durawa

One more award from my fellow San Antonio brothers !! I’m humbled!!

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Los Jazz Vatos “El Jefe” is out

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Ernie Durawa

Los Jazz Vatos “El Jefe”

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The Ernie Durawa Sound Stage at Strange Brew

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Ernie Durawa

Ernie Durawa Sound Stage

December 4, 2015, Ernie Durawa’s Birthday Party on the Ernie Durawa Sound Stage at Strange Brew Lounge Side. On stage in video: Ernie Durawa, Joe King Carrasco, Scott Ward, Chris Alcaraz, Jack Barber, and the West Side Horns.

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