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; […]
Art Bra Austin: A Sparkling Celebration of Survivors
On June 4, 2016 at Palmer Events Center, hundreds of Austinites gathered to celebrate and honor the incredibly courageous women who have battled breast cancer. Survivors proudly walked the runway in gorgeous artistic bras and accessories to raise money for an important cause and celebrate their vivaciousness.
X Games, ROT Rally Provide Flat-Track Racing Fix
The gate drops and 24 twin-engine motorcycles leap forward in screaming unison. The elbow-to-elbow pack surges, speeding ahead on the flat track at more than 100 miles per hour. In seconds, they’ve reached the first turn; riders lean sharply in a horse-powered ballet. As one steel-toed booted foot skims the packed soil, each jockeys for […]
X Games and Austin Share a Sweet Goodbye
Since 2014, ESPN X Games and Austin have been a committed couple. But every relationship, no matter how sweet, eventually comes to an end, and so ESPN recently announced its search for a new 2017–2018 host city. While X Games Vice President Tim Reed said he “wouldn’t rule out” a return, he stated that a […]
Soul of a Musician Series Digs Into Meaning Behind Songs
Guest article by Angela Bowers Austin, widely known as the Live Music Capital of the World, hosts a variety of musicians. From every genre and locations around the world, musicians come to Austin for the love of music, our eclectic community and a supportive environment for artists. Within that setting, Soul of a Musician Series originated […]
Buzz Mill Team Opens Music Venue Grizzly Hall on East Riverside
The Buzz Mill on East Riverside has been serving caffeine and booze for the past three years, enticing customers with its lumberjack decor, live music, a spacious outdoor patio space and delicious in-house eats. I particularly enjoy grabbing a brunch plate of chicken and waffles paired with grapefruit mimosas and a large group of friends. […]
Every Shape a Diamond: Weekly Jam Sessions to Progressive Songwriting
Guest article by Lauren Lyman Post-jazz-rock is a progressive genre taking on a life of its own. After the loud riffs and swirling licks of tall and augmented chords level out, there’s room for a wider canvas. Austin band Every Shape a Diamond adds flare to this mix by incorporating the laptop for an avant garde feel. […]
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