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With another week approaching its conclusion, we turn our gaze to the weekend’s horizon. It’s almost here, party people, so start making plans! This week, Austin serves up a ’60s-era girl group, a two-day festival designed to excite the hippie in all of us, and a Hurricane Harvey benefit packed with quality music. Listen local, my friends! [Read more…]
Inside The Peached Tortilla on Burnet
Burnet Road Eats is a dinner series that highlights local dining spots on Burnet Road. On the first Wednesday of the month, each participating restaurant offers a food and drink combination for $10. Burnet Road has been catching up with SoCo and Lamar. The north Austin neighborhood is giving its southern counterparts a run for their money when it comes to dining and entertainment.
Daniela Marcone, owner of Andiamo, is the creator of the Burnet Road Eats series. With 13 years of operating Andiamo in north Austin, the evolution of the dining culture is apparent to Marcone. By creating the event series, she hopes to shine a light on quality local restaurants like The Peached Tortilla and Bufalina Due, as well as Andiamo.
Back in Europe, Marcone would go on tapas tasting adventures with friends. By keeping portions small, she hopes Burnet Road Eats participants can do the same. The pairings offered by participating restaurants are true to each location’s style and cuisine.
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Ray Prim lit The North Door on fire during his Sept. 15 record release show (Credit: Katie McDowell Photography)
Two days before his Sept. 15 record release show at The North Door, Ray Prim and I sat in the courtyard of Genuine Joe Coffeehouse and laughed for 90 minutes. We talked about everything. The music business, his shoulder surgery, and the challenges in finding a quality cello player. Grinding out life and dreaming big. Spend more than five minutes with Prim, and he’s guaranteed to make you smile. [Read more…]
Hungry for a weekend full of live, local music? Congrats! You live in the best possible city for just that. This weekend, we recommend a fresh-faced folk singer, a soul/R&B man celebrating a new record, and an alt-rock veteran of the Austin music scene. Plenty to choose from here in the Live Music Capital of the World. Enjoy, and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]
Kathy Valentine’s creative energy won’t quit (Credit: Christopher Durst)
Kathy Valentine, accomplished musician, writer, original member of iconic female band the Go-Go’s, and current member of The Bluebonnets, is spearheading She Factory, a series of programs that showcase Austin’s female creative pool. [Read more…]
Regardless of when you read this, welcome to the weekend! With September in full swing, we turn our attention to school, UT football, and live local music. This week, we bring you an indie rock band’s record release party, deep cut head trip alternative rock, and a duo that specializes in songs from the Roaring 20’s. Have fun, be safe, and listen local! [Read more…]
Austin’s famous bat bridge along Congress Avenue (Credit: He.Who.Wanders)
Guest article by Caitlin Jackson
You’ve seen the bats from the bridge, but how about from the water? Under a full moon? Texas River School has an event that allows you to do both. It’s called Moonlight Bat Float. Guided by moonlight and entertained by live music, you set out on Lady Bird Lake in a flotilla of kayaks and canoes. Just as the sun goes down, the bats fly overhead while you glide on the water, away from traffic and noise.
With the tragedies surrounding our Texas neighbors, it may feel odd to strike out and enjoy live, local music. But we can actually take a breather while supporting those in need. This weekend, we present you with a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, a festival chock-full of Austin’s finest, and an exceptional county/funk artist. Stay strong, stay safe, and stay local. [Read more…]
Flood waters continue to rise in the Houston area (Credit: Arlene Nowak)
“How can I help?” Hurricane Harvey is wreaking havoc on Texas and parts of Louisiana right now. Harvey arrived in Texas as a Category 4 hurricane, with deadly force and several months’ worth of rainfall. The rain has concentrated along the Texas coastline in and near Corpus Christi, Rockport, Aransas Pass, and Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. It’s hard to watch, yet difficult to look away. More than anything, Austinites want to know how to help. [Read more…]
Just a few hours from now, we’ll be able to break free from our work week bonds and escape into three days of live music. This time around, we bring you a psychedelic two-pack, a local legend’s release party, and horror pop blues. Enjoy the weekend, and–as always–listen local in Austin! [Read more…]