It’s tough to be a musician in the Live Music Capital of the World. On any given night, world-class artists ply their trade for the contents of a tip jar. Award-winning singers hold down regular jobs. Venues that find pride in treating artists fairly close the doors in favor of no-cover bars with a makeshift […]
Catch a Lesser-known Side of Austin Music at Second Saturday Surf Night
Started with the intention of bringing more awareness to surf music, Second Saturday Surf is now established as a home base for the Central Texas surf guitar scene. The monthly event at Knomad Bar has been going strong for over five years.
Multilingual Group Ley Line Bridges Cultures Through Music
When I think of Ley Line’s music, I instantly think of what it means to connect. This Austin band’s mission is to bridge the listener and remote parts of the world. Ley Line does this by creating a tapestry of sound that blends language, rhythm, and stories. In action, this multilingual group expresses a deep […]
Willie Nelson Delivers Classic Set During 18th Austin City Limits Taping
As I stood at an upright table overlooking 2nd Street and Guadalupe on the Moody Theater balcony, a chilling thought ran through my head: I didn’t know much about Willie Nelson. To Austinites with half an ear, the notion is blasphemy. How could any music reviewer worth his salt not know the King of Outlaw […]
Gina Chavez Leans Into Songwriting With First Album Release Since 2014
It was love at first strum. Three years ago during SXSW 2016, Gina Chavez played an early evening set at Sidewinder. Knowing her reputation alone, I showed up as a newbie. An hour later, I walked away a fan. With a stylish and exuberant brand, melding samba, cumbia, and Latin influences, Gina Chavez has rocketed […]
Tomar and the FCs Burn Up Austin Stages With Electrifying Soul Music
I dare you to go see Tomar and the FCs and not move your body. I’m convinced that’s impossible. This musical storm raises the roof and sets it on fire, night after night on stages across Austin. Tomar, lead vocalist for the band, and Paul Kresowik, drummer for the FCs, shared their story with me. […]
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2018: Photo Retrospective
Zilker Park has been reclaimed. The massive stages torn down, ticket booths folded up. Mountains of debris, discarded AMEX swag, and unused ponchos carted away as though they never existed. All that’s left of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2018 is in the minds and memory cards of those lucky enough to experience it. From the […]
Awaken Your Soul at The Skylark Lounge in East Austin
Looking for a night out with sizzling music and throw-down dancing at its finest? East Austin’s rollicking good time of a dive bar, The Skylark Lounge, beckons. Don’t hesitate. Take to the dance floor and shake it at Skylark, sooner rather than later. The Skylark Lounge preserves the culture and diversity of East Austin, regularly […]
Go Backstage With Austin Symphony Orchestra
If you’ve attended an Austin Symphony Orchestra concert, then you’re aware how magical the experience can be. The notes seem to fly through the air to wrap audience members in an embrace and–in my case–gift tears of joy. But while the general public counts down to the day of the show, there’s much more to […]
What Exactly Does HAAM Do and What Is HAAM Day?
Many talented musicians call Austin home, and this city takes its live music seriously. Our great power comes with great responsibility to care for local musicians, by keeping them here and healthy. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (commonly known as HAAM) is Austin’s one-stop health care resource for Austin’s hard-working musicians.
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