Austin Blues: A Symphony of Justice and Melody
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Austin’s music scene and the relentless pursuit of justice with Sandy Eden, a character as complex as the city itself.
Rhythm of the City
Legal Battles Unleashed
A Journey Through Sound
The Heartbeat of Austin Blues
Sandy Eden: The Maverick Advocate
Sandy Eden, a Vietnam veteran turned charismatic lawyer, is driven by a passion for justice and a love for Austin’s live music scene. His journey from the chaos of war to the courtroom is marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of truth. Sandy’s story is one of transformation, as he navigates personal demons and professional challenges with unwavering determination and a touch of Southern charm.
Beverly: The Love of Sandy's Life
Beverly, the University of Texas professor that teaches English and is the one thing that can catch Sandy’s eye in any situation.
John Dewey: Dude
Dude is a bass guitarist and sideman in bands around the Austin, Texas music scene. 6’5″, scraggly Blonde Hair ang giant meaty hands that have the niblest fingers you will ever see play a Gibson.
Dean Keaton:
Nerdy, soft spoken accountant that has earned the respect of Sandy.
Sandy on Dean: “I thought Keaton was a real wimp when he first begged me to help him, but I came to respect him. When a guy sees big honchos with their hands in the cookie jar, it takes brass balls to blow the whistle on them.”
Explore the Themes of Austin Blues
Music and Justice
Discover how the vibrant music scene of Austin intertwines with the pursuit of justice, creating a unique backdrop for Sandy Eden’s journey.
Personal Redemption
Follow Sandy Eden as he navigates the complexities of his past, seeking redemption through legal battles and soulful music.
Political Intrigue
Uncover the layers of political corruption and intrigue that drive the narrative, challenging Sandy to fight for truth and integrity.
What Readers Are Saying
“From the opening pages of AUSTIN BLUES, Gary Keith’s engaging characters tell a masterful story of a magical place, the legendary ‘old Austin’ everyone wishes they’d lived in (and a few fortunate souls have), as well as the Austin that’s been growing and changing over the past several decades. It’s a story of an Austin with a legendary music scene with dives, honkytonks, and jazz clubs, side by side with political intrigue and academic shenanigans, where old hippies mix with entrepreneurs and empire-building wannabees. It’s a great ride and a great read and you’ll be glad you came along.”
In Austin Blues, Gary Keith writes with wit and insight about his city. The novel’s rollicking mystery showcases Austin in all its musical, political, and offbeat glory. The characters stroll of the page and pull up a barstool, ready to talk records and uncover corruption. The plot moves like an album, each chapter another track, and Keith hitting all the right notes.
Austin in the 1970’s, much like the music of the “Cosmic Cowboy” era, resonates like a foggy dream with many people in Texas and around the nation. Gary Keith’s Austin Blues is an uninhibited coming of age story of baby boomers finding their way in Austin in the fast changing times of the second half of the 20th century.
Musicians Sanders Eden and his longtime friend John Dewey experience many ups and downs on the roller coaster of life. Known as Sandy and Dude, they experience life with its ever changing dilemmas and opportunities. The two meet at the iconic Armadillo World Headquarters in a fog of marijuana smoke and alcohol that never quite seems to dissipate.
Throughout the story, readers are introduced to many people in Austin representative of the times and culture. Musicians, attorneys, professors, students, and politicians come alive in this multidimensional look at the era and life in Austin, the City with the Violet Crown.
Enjoy the ride and the read and don’t be surprised if some of the characters in Austin Blues seem very familiar to you.
Dive into the World of Austin Blues
