What could possibly be more Austin iconic than breakfast tacos, bats and barbecue? Asleep at the Wheel is what. Since 1974, the Grammy Award winning band has called Austin home and kept the sound of country western swing alive. Led by local legend Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel appeared on the first official episode of […]
4 Vicious Vinyl Shops in the Violet Crown
Guest article by Gino Barasa There’s a vinyl revolution going on out there and Austin is neck deep in it. What once was relegated to hard core audio nerds and fans of the John Cusack/Jack Black cult classic movie High Fidelity has become – *gasp!* – trendy. Cool new chic bars and hipster stores not […]
Quiet Company’s Rocking Album Release Show
The outside stage at Empire Control Room was buzzing with electricity. Five outstanding bands had been playing since 7:30. Feedback Alliance provided the between set beats while East Cameron Folkcore brought their brand of layered folk rock to the inside stage. Everyone was stoked to hear headliner Quiet Company blow away East 7th with their signature brand of […]
The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright: Mayeux & Broussard Album Release at Stubb’s
Guest article by Audrey René Rodriguez “One ticket left,” hummed the doorman at Stubb’s before Mayeux & Broussard’s album release show. The swampy tonk men who are Tate Mayeux (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar), Brian Broussard (Vocals/Lead Guitar), Taylor Englert (Drums), Misha ben-David (Bass) and Eddie Dickerson (Fiddle) effaced the rigid laws of genre pigeonholing with a riotous performance Saturday night. Neither […]
GOBI: One of Austin’s Most Unique Bands Finds Its Voice
Guest article by Gina Sigillito Music fans who happened to be wandering past Holy Mountain off Red River last weekend may have noticed that it felt more like a packed dance party than a typical Saturday night show. The mesmerizing trio of Justin Dillon, Chuco Phil and Matt Dunn took the stage for the rerelease of […]
Austin Non-Profit Teaches Old School DJ Skills With New Spin
We all know someone who’s brilliant, but hasn’t reached his or her full potential. Blame boredom, right? Well, in Austin there’s a non-traditional learning environment that’s anything but boring. Wicka Wicka What? Dub Academy is a non-profit organization that teaches the electronic arts, specifically DJing and music production. It has been igniting creativity in many […]
What About Bobby? Sabrina Ellis and Her New Musical Direction
Guest article by Audrey René Rodriguez If you’ve been as entranced by Sabrina Ellis as I have–with her whispy-woman stage presence, powerhouse chords and generous esteem for her bandmates–then you’ve been wondering about something as nagging as an elephant in a room: Bobby Jealousy’s newfound fame.
Homegrown: Austin Music Posters 1967 to 1982
Sometimes you see them flitting by in the wind on a city street like a brightly colored bird. Sometimes you see them posted on telephone poles. You see others on walls inside clubs. I’m talking about music posters. While they are silent in sound, their designs portend grand audio and visual experiences to come, as bands perform at […]
Black Fret Poised to Change Lives of Local Musicians in 2015
If you love Austin’s music scene, but haven’t heard of local non-profit Black Fret, that changes now. Imagine being a talented musician trying to make a living following your passion. You have a fan base, regular shows and even a couple of albums. But it’s an uphill struggle every day, and you find yourself having to […]
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Unofficial Guide to SXSW
It all starts with your first SXSW showcase. For music industry veterans, you never forget it. The year was 2007 and Amy Winehouse was creating headlines with a soulful performance at Stubb’s that ended with her in handcuffs. A tiny social media company was in town promoting a network that limited your entries to 140 […]
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