This guest blog article is by Joana Ortiz. Before you go any further, take a look at this video: If you’re wondering who composed this wondrous music, his name is Nathan Felix. Thanks to a basketball injury in High School, Nathan picked up his brother’s guitar and discovered the power of making music. Some time […]
Gary Clark Jr. Shows Skill with These Five Impressive Collaborations
Austin’s very own Gary Clark Jr. has accomplished a tremendous amount in 2013, and it seems that he already has a full year ahead of him come January. In November, he performed on DirecTV program ‘s Guitar Center Sessions and he will be joining Kings of Leon on tour in early 2014. Given their stylistic […]
Can Austin Music Foundation Continue to Serve Our Local Musicians?
Every person in Austin should be familiar with the Austin Music Foundation. This amazing non-profit provides free consulting and resources to local musicians who are trying to earn a living pursuing their talents. I’m not talking about shallow, generic advice given over a couple of sessions together. You’d be shocked and impressed by the lengths […]
Insider Pass to ACL Taping with Dale Watson and Kacey Musgraves
Austin, Texas in the 1970’s was not a lot unlike what we’re experiencing here today. Musicians and songwriters were fleeing the corporate music interests of Nashville to come to a city known for fostering a creative culture, yet struggling with rapid growth. So it’s fitting that Austin City Limits wrapped up its 39th season by […]
Live Music Picks for the Overwhelmed in Austin
Fellow Austinites, you already know that we’re fortunate to have quality live music surround us on a daily basis because we live in this beautiful city. Sometimes there is so much of it that we don’t know where to start. Isn’t that amazing? TOO MUCH good music. I take this for granted time and again, […]
Join in the Big Sing at Blanton Museum of Art
Have you ever been caught singing in public, in your car, in the grocery store, at work? Now’s your chance to belt out melodies in participation with the Austin community, at Big Sing – where the audience is the choir! Grammy-nominated Conspirare will be hosting this season’s first Big Sing event on Thursday, October 17, […]
The Gents: Folk Rock and Then Some
This guest blog article is by Joana Ortiz. I’ve been itching to write about these guys. Two buddies from Richmond, Virginia (Matthew ‘Matty’ Blissard and Kevin Manship, both on vocals/guitar), plus a Texan (Tyler Jordan, bass/vocals), plus a Montanan (Martin McCain, drums) performed their first show as The Gents in mid-2012. Since then, they’ve been […]
Made in Austin: Affordable Customization from Moniker Guitars
This guest article is by Kyle Bailey. Moniker Guitars is a boutique guitar maker in Austin, with a twist. With a name like Moniker, you kind of expect that there’s more than meets the eye, but I’ll get to that. If you play electric guitar, you probably have a favorite. Be it Les Paul, Strat, […]
Red Bull Sound Select Showcases Local Musicians in Free Monthly Concerts
It’s fabulous when big companies choose to support our local scene, so I’m all about Red Bull’s recent expansion into Austin with their Red Bull Sound Select program. Red Bull Sound Select is hitting cities around the country, using national music acts to increase fan support for local musicians. Red Bull Sound Select concerts will […]
New to Austin, The Chorderoys Are Old-Westerners at Heart
This guest blog post is by Joana Ortiz. Prepare to swoon, Austin. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had a date with four guys. Okay, it wasn’t a date, but you must meet The Chorderoys. The Americana quartet, composed of brothers Greg and Jon and their mates Andrew and Jeremy, were kind enough to […]
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