Ruby and The Reckless, Austin’s fiery, fiddle-heavy pop/rock band, just came off a stint as KUTX Artist of the Month. In anticipation of their Sept. 23 album release of “In My Head,” the group is exclusively releasing “Gold” here on The Austinot. Ruby and The Reckless, the latest collaboration by front woman Ruby Jane Smith, came […]
Mobley’s One Man Band Generates the Energy of Ten
The air surrounding Spider House Ballroom was hot and sticky the night I met Mobley. The venue had been celebrating their 20th anniversary since 2:30 p.m. that afternoon. Having suffered one rainstorm and expecting another, a muggy, sweaty crowd waited for the Austin native to perform. When I asked Mobley before the show which stage he was on, he […]
Spider House Cafe and Ballroom to Celebrate 20 Years With Epic Party
An incredible live music lineup, comedy, an array of food trucks and drinks flowing as steadily as the water streaming down the giant, inflatable water slide. These are only a few of the activities that promise to make Spider House Cafe and Ballroom‘s 20th Anniversary Party an event to remember! Starting at 2:30 p.m. on […]
Smooth Guide to Finding Blues and Jazz Music in Austin
Are you interested in exploring the depths of the music scene here in Austin? You don’t have to be a classically trained musician to appreciate amazing blues and jazz. In fact, all you need is an open mind and–optionally–a pair of dancing shoes. Austin is home to some of the greatest venues and artists around. […]
Austin’s 6th Annual Quesoff Set to Celebrate All Things Queso
Queso. Simply saying the word activates saliva glands and rumbles the stomach. A staple of appetizer menus, backyard barbecues and UT game day snack spreads, this melted cheese sauce is as Austin as the Longhorns’ Burnt Orange. But not all queso is created equal. The 6th Annual Quesoff on August 20, 2016 at Mohawk, aims to separate […]
Guide to Austin’s West Sixth Street
There are three sections of Sixth Street in Austin: West, East and what locals refer to as Dirty. For locals, Dirty Sixth runs from Congress to I-35 even though technically, and according to street signs, East Sixth starts at Congress Avenue and runs east. But when you hear locals talk about East Sixth, we are […]
Tempting Lineup Planned for Trailer Food Tuesdays This Summer
By occupation, The Long Center is no stranger to large indoor and outdoor events. Whether it’s a large-scale musical act or a summer treat like Sound & Cinema, Austin residents and visitors suffer no shortage of entertainment on these active grounds. Now in its fifth year and going strong, Trailer Food Tuesdays is no exception. […]
Grupo Fantasma Delivers Latin Flavor to Austin City Limits
When a 10-piece Latin funk band starts their Austin City Limits taping with a rendition of “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin, you know you’re in for a special evening. Grupo Fantasma gave the energetic crowd exactly that. Delivering a powerful, body-shaking blend of samba, merengue and Latin jams, this groove-tastic Austin staple blew the roof […]
Traveling Band, The Watters, Settles in Austin With Album Release
Guest article by Lauren Lyman The Watters began their story outside of Austin, Texas. Married couple Jenna and Daniel Watters were originally in The Oak Creek Band, beginning in 2009. They toured the country, keeping a home base in Denver for about four and a half years, then in Nashville for about two years. In 2015, […]
The Deer Explores Avant Folk Terrain on Release of Double LP
Guest article by Lauren Lyman The Deer has the profound ability to appeal to the senses. This Austin band, originally from San Marcos, released their third album, “Tempest & Rapture” in May 2016. In the double LP, we have plenty to absorb. We hear catchy and emotive melodies; we see a vast landscape and rolling hills; […]
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