Posts Tagged ‘Danny Young’

Danny Roy Young Tribute This Sunday

By Austin Sound • Oct 14th, 2008 • Category: News

Last month, Austin lost a little piece of it’s soul when Danny Roy Young, the “Mayor of South Austin,” passed away. Young was known for his Texicalli Grille and amazing rub board action with the Cornell Hurd Band, but most of all he is remembered for his constant friendly and loving attitude that embodied the spirit of South Austin. This Sunday, Oct. 19, friends and fans will gather to celebrate Young’s life at the Austin Music Hall with a blowout show. Check the bill below.



RIP: Danny Roy Young

By Austin Sound • Aug 21st, 2008 • Category: News

Danny Young was an incomparable fixture of Austin. From his former restaurant the Texicalli Grille on Oltorf to his fantastic rubboard with the Cornell Hurd Band, Young embodied the spirit of South Austin. Sadly, the Statesman is reporting today that Young passed away Wednesday of a heart attack at age 67.