urn:taro:utexas.cah.00490 A Guide to the Tara Veneruso Collection, 1993-1997 2006-05-17Encoded in XMetal 2 by Edward Sevcik according to instructions in TARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions. Descriptive Summary Veneruso, Tara Tara Veneruso Collection 1993-1997 Materials are written in English. 2004-009; 2004-125 Four feet, six inches Dolph Briscoe Center for American History,The University of Texas at Austin Video-taped interviews, scripts, production logs and photographs (1993-1997) created during the production of “Janis Joplin Slept Here: a Documentary on Austin Music and Culture” (Flaming Angel Films, 1994, 120 min). Biographical Note

Tara Veneruso graduated from the New York University film school. Her debut film project, “Janis Joplin Slept Here” won the Theatrical Feature: Documentary award at the 1994 Houston International Film Festival. She went on to produce, edit and direct numerous films, music videos and other media projects through her Los Angeles based company, Flaming Angel Films. She has served as a production consultant on major film projects including documentaries issued with New Line Cinema’s "Lord of the Rings."

 Scope and Contents

Video-taped interviews, scripts, production logs and photographs (1993-1997) in the Tara Veneruso Collection document the creation of “Janis Joplin Slept Here: a Documentary on Austin Music and Culture” (1994, 120 min.) featuring Richard Linklater, Joe “King” Carrasco, Jimmie Vaughn, Ian Moore, Tish Hinojosa, Tommy Shannon and other members of the Austin music scene. The documentary uses Janis Joplin, Texas’s first female rock superstar, as a link to connect various reminiscences of Austin music and life covering the time period 1960 to 1993. In addition to the finished film, the collection includes raw footage of approximately 70 interviews, concert footage taken in Austin clubs and venues during 1993, and images of posters and mementos from the collections of local musicians. A shooting log and production notes summarize the contents of the master tapes. Research articles, original photographs and a film production book provide context for the taped interviews. In addition to the “Janis Joplin” materials, the collection includes footage from Veneruso’s 1994 short film “Oslo-Austin Week” featuring Bruce Hancock, a 1997 tape of the band Omar and the Howlers, interviews with the band Brave Combo from 1996, a 1996 music video of Christine Caughey, and a 1995 music video of The Fabulous Bowler Boys.

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Tara Veneruso Collection, 1993-1997, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

 Index Terms Subjects (Persons) Carrasco, Joe King Hinojosa, Tish (b. 1955) Joplin, Janis (1943-1970) Subjects “Austin City Limits” (Television program) Music, Texas, Austin, 20th century Austin (Tex.), history, 20th century Detailed Description of the Papers Inventory 2K255 Manuscripts and documents 2K255 Scripts for “Janis Joplin Slept Here,” [1992-1994] 2K255 Production log, [1993-1994] 2K255 Research articles, [1992-1994] 2M394 3/4-inch video master tapes 2M394 Hi-8 transfer footage: Jim Franklin, Micael Priest, Kathy Valentine, Paul Ray, Joe King Carrasco, Jason McMasters, Jackie & Brigid, [ca. 1993] 2M394 60-minute tape #1: Hi-8 transfer footage: Jason McMasters, Cleve Hattersley, Bert Gerding, Tish Hinojosa, Kim Longacre, Timbuk-3, Little Sister at the Black Cat Lounge, Paul Sessums, Clifford Antone, Alejandro Escovedo at Hole-in-the-Wall, Connie Kirk part one, flyers and posters, [ca. 1993] 2M394 60-minute tape #2: Connie Kirk part II, Brant from Pocket Fishermen, Katz’s Deli, Liberty Lunch (interior and exterior views), Don McLeese, Cactus Cafe, Soul Hat poster, Ruben Ramos, Austin Statesman and Austin Chronicle Roger Wilson, Randy Biscuit, Zilker park, Kelly Willis, Armadillo World Headquarters, Chesley Milliken, [ca. 1993] 2M394 Ian Moore interview part II, Moser flyers part II, Rank & File, Standing Waves, [ca. 1993] 2M394 Paul Sessums at the Black Cat Lounge, Antone’s flyers, other flyers and album covers, [ca. 1993] 2M394 Albums and flyer footage for various bands, Waterloo Records building, Threadgill’s interior, Janis Joplin images, Armadillo World Headquarters stage, photo Mance Lipscomb, photo Freddy King, others, [ca. 1993] 2M394 60-minute tape #4: Armadillo World Headquarters, Biscuits footage, Ian Moore live at Antone’s, Retarted Elf, Widgeon at Threadgill’s, Ruben Ramos photos, scenes on 11th street, Broken Spoke, Saxon Pub, Back Room, Austin Outhouse and others, [ca. 1993] 2M394 60-minute tape #5: Richard Linklater interview, Janis Joplin in UT student directory and Cactus Yearbook, Sixth Street live, Steamboat interior and exterior, Little Sister at the Black Cat Lounge, Retarted Elf live and interview, various clubs, posters and photos, [ca. 1993] 2M394 30-minute “Transfer o’ Lots ‘o Stuff”: Jimmie Vaughn, University of Texas tower and communications building, Mural on Drag [Guadalupe Street in Austin], Michele Solberg’s house, bars, Retarted Elf, Janis Joplin table footage at Threadgill’s, Tary Owens, Catfish Lords, Carolyn Hester, [ca. 1993] 2M394 Jody Denberg, Tary Owens, June 13, 1993 2M394 Grey Ghost part I, Tary Owens & band live, Roky Erickson playing with Charlie and Will Sexton, [ca. 1993] 2M394 Burt Gerding part I, [ca. 1993] 2M394 Burt Gerding part II, [ca. 1993] 2M394 Carolyn Hester, May 11, 1993 2M394 Patrick Helton at Inner Sanctum, June 26, 1993 2M394 Jeanne Whittington part I, [ca. 1993] 2M394 [ca. 1993] 2M395 Rod Kennedy, May 11, 1993 2M395 Clifford Antone part I, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Clifford Antone part II, Jim Franklin, Danny Garrett, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Chris Layton part I, Tommy Shannon, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Chris Layton part II, Jimmy Vaughn, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Paul Ray at Antone’s, June 14, 1993 2M395 Jimmie Vaughn part I, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Jim Franklin part I, Daniel Garrett, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Jim Franklin part II, Micael Priest and friends, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Cleve Hattersley, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Carlyne Majer, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Marcia Ball, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Ruben Ramos, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Joe “King” Carrasco, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Tish Hinojosa, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Griff Luneberg, [ca. 1993] 2M395 Terry Lickona of Austin City Limits, [ca. 1993] 2M395 June 10, 1993 [ca. 1993] 2M395 Wayne Nagel, Kevin Womack, Geoffery Sheelman, May 11, 1993 2M396 Randy “Biscuit” Turner, June 27, 1993 2M396 Gretchen Barber, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Alejandro Escovedo, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Kim Long Acre and the Reivers part I, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Kim Long Acre and the Reivers part II, Timbuk 3 part I, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Connie Kirk live, Timbuk 3 part II, [ca. 1993] 2M396 John Kunz of Waterloo Records, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Brad First part I, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Brad First part II, Jeanne Whittington part II, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Roland Swenson, May 10, 1993 2M396 Don McLeese, Austin American Statesman, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Austin Chronicle part I: Nick, Lewis and Margaret, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Austin Chronicle part II: Rounders, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Mark Rubin, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Roger Wilson, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Kelly Willis, country singer, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Soul Hat and Joe Rockhead part I, [ca. 1993] 2M396 Soul Hat and Joe Rockhead part II, [ca. 1993] 2M397 Little Sister, [ca. 1993] 2M397 Brant [?] and The Pocket Fishermen, [ca. 1993] 2M397 Michelle Solberg, [ca. 1993] 2M397 Retarted Elf bowling alley interview, [ca. 1993] 2M397 Jason McMasters, [ca. 1993] 2M397 Pariah, May 11, 1993 2M397 Mark Pratz, Jeanette Ward, Liberty Lunch, and Janis table footage, June 18, 1993 2M397 Live: Grey Ghost, Tary Owens, Roky Erickson, [ca. 1993] 2M397 Interview with Brave Combo for Hokey Pokey Project, January 20, 1995 2M397 Brave Combo interview part I, 1996 2M397 Brave Combo interview part II, 1996 2M397 Brave Combo interview part III, 1996 2M397 Super-8 transfer: ’96 New Year’s, Lazy Lester, 1996 2M397 The Fabulous Bowler Boys: “The Waiting Game” produced by Tara Veneruso, 1995 2M397 Christine Caughey: “Hole in the Wall”, February 26, 1996 2M397 “Oslo - Austin Week” produced by Tara Veneruso, 1994 3W119 1/2-inch video tape 3W119 “Janis Joplin Slept Here: A Documentary on Austin Music and Culture”, produced by Tara Veneruso, 1994 3W119 “Janis Joplin Slept Here: A Documentary on Austin Music and Culture” [this copy bad sound], produced by Tara Veneruso, 1994 3W119 Hi-8 format video tape 3W119 Tape A: Scenes on Guadalupe Street in Austin, Michele Solberg, Little Sister, Retarted Elf show for their music video, Jim Franklin, Micael Priest, Kelly Willis on stage, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape B: Kathy Valentine live at Antone’s, scenes in Kerrville, Scenes in Luchenbach, scenes at ABC [Austin Rehearsal Complex], Carolyn Hester, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape C: Paul Ray, Austin City Council, Joe “King” Carrasco, Jason McMasters, Cleve Hattersley, Burt Gerding, outdoor scenes near Buda, scenes of various clubs, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape D: Antone’s, Black Cat, Hole in the Wall, Connie Kirk, Alejandro Escovedo, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape E: Austin exteriors, Mark and Jeanette at Liberty Lunch, Don McLeese interview, Inner Sanctum, Barton Springs, Randy “Biscuit” Turner, Kelly Willis, views of Austin, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape F: Chesley Milliken, Mark Rubin and the Bad Livers, Jody Denbery, Tary Owens and Roky Erickson at Antone’s, Grey Ghost, Gretchen Barber, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape G: Carlyne Majer, Texas Instruments and 3M company scenes, Dart Bowl, Retarted Elf interview, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape H: At Shiner with Erik Hakkannen, Tish [Hinojosa?] and Paul [Ray?], Kim Long Acre’s home, Marcia Ball at La Zona Rosa, Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Ian Moore, scenes at Antone’s, Waterloo and Threadgill’s, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape I: “Biscuits” stuff, Rick Linklater interview, club scenes on Sixth Street in Austin, Little Sister live at the Black Cat Lounge, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Tape J: Jimmie Vaughn, [ca. 1993] 3W119 Super-8 format motion picture film 3W119 Sister 7, b/w, 1993 3W119 Sister 7- J, 1993 3W119 Sister 7- L, 1993 3W119 Betamax format video tape 3W119 Oslo – Austin Week: Butch Hancock in Oslo, Norway [PAL format], 1994 3W119 Digital audio tape 3W119 Omar [and the Howlers] opening for BB King, February 20, 1997 3X10 Photographs, [1993]