It’s easy to say we love Austin’s live music scene, but Black Fret is actually doing something for local musicians. $150,000 worth of something. At the second annual Black Ball Gala, Friday night at The Paramount Theatre, non-profit Black Fret awarded grants to 20 musicians, for a total of $150,000 in grant dollars. Ten major grant winners […]
Blue Genie Art Bazaar Gives Holiday Shoppers Reason to Rejoice
After the turkey has settled and the pumpkin spice lattes have transitioned to frothy peppermint mochas, grab your wallet and reusable tote bags because it’s holiday craft fair season until we land with a thud in 2016. Austin hosts a range of fairs in November and December, but if you’re looking to score that neon […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Musician in Austin?
Guest article by Ben Snyder The low cost of living used to attract musicians here. Austin’s small town feel, combined with its thriving economy, drew talent away from New York and Los Angeles, simply because the rent was cheaper. But that’s not the case anymore. It’s getting harder and harder to make a living as […]
Tele Novella Brings Haunting, Psych-Pop Fun to Austin’s Local Music Scene
A photo posted by Alberto | 27 | M | ATX (@ennuinie) on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:57pm PDT It’s difficult to describe music in general, nevermind attempting to explain Tele Novella, a red hot, psychedelic, 60s-inspired rock band straight out of Austin. The description found on their Facebook page captures their unique sound quite […]
Experience Life in the Dark During Blind Cafe Pop-up Dinner
Standing outside the American Legion, watching the sun set against a showy peach sky, I am equal parts hungry and excited. I have arrived with fifty other Austinites for a multi-sensory pop-up dinner at The Blind Cafe. I have to admit I’m just a bit nervous, though. I eye my plus one, Lisa, secretly praying she’s excited and […]
Austin Music Foundation Empowers Local Artists
Though the typical Austinite may never see it, there is much more to Austin’s vibrant musicians than late night shows and the latest hustle. Austin Music Foundation is one of the few local non-profits that support local musicians, so they can continue to rock our musical worlds. Although I knew of Austin Music Foundation, I was amazed to discover just […]
10 Illuminating Art Pieces from Pop Austin 2015
Pop Austin International Art Show took place this past weekend from Oct. 23-25. This year’s theme was “Illumination,” as the United Nations deemed 2015 “The International Year of Light.” Pop Austin featured laser, neon, LED and holographic artwork and installations. Guests of all ages were immersed in light, while experiencing pieces from local and international artists. […]
Austin Wins Big at Great American Beer Festival 2015
Every year just after Autumn makes its debut and white becomes taboo, a bearded band of Austin brewers makes its way to Denver, Colorado. Their mission? To serve beer at the Great American Beer Festival to an audience of over 60,000 craft beer aficionados from around the world, and compete against over 1,500 breweries from around […]
16 Pro Tips for Making the Most of ACL Music Fest
On the verge of celebrating its 13th birthday, ACL Music Festival continues to outdo itself year after year. I’ve been attending the festival for the past seven years and, each time around, I’ve either gotten a little smarter, or the festival has gotten a little better. Or maybe it’s a combination of both. ACL has become a well-oiled […]
Gary Clark Jr. Is Austin Music Legend in the Making
Gary Clark Jr. is making Austin proud once again. In anticipation of his latest album, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, Clark performed during an ACL taping for the show’s upcoming 41st season. I cannot quite put into words how energizing and entertaining it is to watch Gary Clark Jr. perform live. But I’ll try.
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