Austin indie pop band MCG has only been around two years, but their dedication, talent and sound are that of a seasoned, mature band. Their recent vinyl release party at Empire Control Room drew an excited crowd, ready to dance, and MCG did not disappoint! I sat down with the band after the show to […]
Expert Guitar Service in Austin From Luthier Danny Shoemaker
Guest article by Sam Small A guitar is a complicated weapon of music-making. It has to be light enough to wear around your neck, but strong enough to bear the enormous string tension that can range from 70 to 150 pounds. So, you masters of the zinging strings, how is your neck relief? Is your truss […]
5 of Austin’s Musical Men Open Up About Love and Music
Guest article by Andi G. C. What is love? This is a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once in our lives. Numerous authors have written on the matter; it is the theme of many movies; and a great number of musicians awaken our emotions when singing about the topic of love. Since Austin is […]
Canvas People Brings Harmony Laden Alt Rock to ATX Music Scene
It was 11 p.m. on a school night, and the energy at Stubb’s Indoors was winding down. Thursday night was flirting with Friday morning as the still-healthy crowd milled about and chatted. Drink orders were being rushed out before last call. The crowd was attentive, but distracted. But when Austin original Canvas People hit the […]
The Rocketboys’ Front Man Expands With Solo Project: The Wealthy West
His attire is simple and uncomplicated. Stormy blue eyes rest behind tortoise-rimmed spectacles. Disheveled strands of hair manage to find refuge under a black skull cap, tilting down toward scuffed brown loafers. A denim shirt attempts to hide under a frayed gray cardigan. His stride is heavy, but intentional. You may be tempted to give […]
Dawn and Hawkes Capture Intimacy Through Music
“In a field of clovers, Miranda found one among millions with four leaves.” -Chris Hawkes The lights are dim, but the stage glows. It’s a simple set: two individuals with acoustic guitars, not an uncommon sight in Austin, but the chemistry that sparks sets them apart. Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes laugh, joke and tease […]
Clay Campania Band Mixes Blues, Reggae, R&B for Stimulating Rock Sound
Rock and roll as we know it is mostly inspired by the blues. As a fan of music, especially live music, I tend to appreciate bands that give the blues the credit it deserves, while introducing some of their own influence to an otherwise traditional pattern. Clay Campania Band does this well.
Black Ball Awards $150,000 to Austin Musicians
It’s easy to say we love Austin’s live music scene, but Black Fret is actually doing something for local musicians. $150,000 worth of something. At the second annual Black Ball Gala, Friday night at The Paramount Theatre, non-profit Black Fret awarded grants to 20 musicians, for a total of $150,000 in grant dollars. Ten major grant winners […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Musician in Austin?
Guest article by Ben Snyder The low cost of living used to attract musicians here. Austin’s small town feel, combined with its thriving economy, drew talent away from New York and Los Angeles, simply because the rent was cheaper. But that’s not the case anymore. It’s getting harder and harder to make a living as […]
Tele Novella Brings Haunting, Psych-Pop Fun to Austin’s Local Music Scene
A photo posted by Alberto | 27 | M | ATX (@ennuinie) on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:57pm PDT It’s difficult to describe music in general, nevermind attempting to explain Tele Novella, a red hot, psychedelic, 60s-inspired rock band straight out of Austin. The description found on their Facebook page captures their unique sound quite […]
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