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Quiet Company’s Rocking Album Release Show

February 27, 2015 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Quiet Company lead Taylor Muse

The outside stage at Empire Control Room was buzzing with electricity. Five outstanding bands had been playing since 7:30. Feedback Alliance provided the between set beats while East Cameron Folkcore brought their brand of layered folk rock to the inside stage.

Everyone was stoked to hear headliner Quiet Company blow away East 7th with their signature brand of guitar driven indie rock. A celebration of their new record Transgressor, the band’s February 21st release concert featured new music and old favorites from a bonafide ATX original.

Explosive Opening

Forged in the fires of the mid-2000’s East Texas music scene, Quiet Company has seen a number of changes through the course of four studio albums. The brain child of lead singer Taylor Muse, Quiet Company has grown from a one man show [Read more…]

The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright: Mayeux & Broussard Album Release at Stubb’s

February 24, 2015 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

Mayeux & Broussard released their newest album at Stubb’s on Saturday
(Credit: Audrey Rodriguez)

Guest article by Audrey René Rodriguez

L-R: Misha ben-David and Tate Mayeux
(Credit: Audrey Rodriguez)

“One ticket left,” hummed the doorman at Stubb’s before Mayeux & Broussard’s album release show. The swampy tonk men who are Tate Mayeux (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar), Brian Broussard (Vocals/Lead Guitar), Taylor Englert (Drums), Misha ben-David (Bass) and Eddie Dickerson (Fiddle) effaced the rigid laws of genre pigeonholing with a riotous performance Saturday night.

Neither dull nor dainty, and nitty-gritty as Mayeux and Broussard’s humble beginnings in a metal band, the release show bargained for a Texan sprawl of spectators, which is exactly what it produced. With bouts of yeehaws and hollers in celebration of new album High Times & Good Rhymes recorded at Cedar Creek Studios with engineer John Ross Silva, the hometown show culminated after several years of grueling work on the road. [Read more…]

GOBI: One of Austin’s Most Unique Bands Finds Its Voice

February 16, 2015 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

GOBI: Matt Dunn, Chuco Phil, Justin Dillon (Credit: GOBI)

Guest article by Gina Sigillito

Music fans who happened to be wandering past Holy Mountain off Red River last weekend may have noticed that it felt more like a packed dance party than a typical Saturday night show. The mesmerizing trio of Justin Dillon, Chuco Phil and Matt Dunn took the stage for the rerelease of their new CD Gold on Black Ice (Deluxe Edition). From the very first beat, they gave the kind of high octane, groove filled performance they’ve become famous for. Bathed in red strobe lights, the band made the floor shake until the wee hours. [Read more…]

Austin Non-Profit Teaches Old School DJ Skills With New Spin

February 10, 2015 by Adrienne Albregts Leave a Comment

Not so traditional classroom at Austin’s non-profit DJ school, Dub Academy

We all know someone who’s brilliant, but hasn’t reached his or her full potential. Blame boredom, right? Well, in Austin there’s a non-traditional learning environment that’s anything but boring.

Wicka Wicka What?

Dub Academy is a non-profit organization that teaches the electronic arts, specifically DJing and music production. It has been igniting creativity in many Austin-area children and young adults who may have otherwise fallen through cracks. [Read more…]

Paramount Theatre Celebrates 100 Years with Special Events

February 3, 2015 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Old Congress Avenue in 1947 with the Paramount Theatre illuminated on the right

Guest article by Lindsey Moringy

A walk through the basement of the Paramount Theatre is like a walk through time: its history is literally written on the walls. Over the years, many of the estimated 10,000 visiting artists have left their mark on the famed theatre by signing the walls downstairs, just outside the dressing rooms. Passing through the hallway you’ll notice that performers from BB King to Joan Rivers have left their ‘John Hancocks’ – many with a personalized message or illustration. Admittedly, I laughed aloud upon reading what Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman chose to leave: “Freedom. [Read more…]

What About Bobby? Sabrina Ellis and Her New Musical Direction

January 29, 2015 by Guest Blogger 4 Comments

Sweet Spirit L-R: Jon Fichter (bass), Sabrina Ellis, Andrew Cashen (guitar/vocals) (Credit: Tim Griffin)

Guest article by Audrey René Rodriguez

If you’ve been as entranced by Sabrina Ellis as I have–with her whispy-woman stage presence, powerhouse chords and generous esteem for her bandmates–then you’ve been wondering about something as nagging as an elephant in a room: Bobby Jealousy’s newfound fame. [Read more…]

Homegrown: Austin Music Posters 1967 to 1982

January 27, 2015 by J. Alan Nelson 1 Comment

Ramones Music Poster for Armadillo World Headquarters

Micael Priest’s music poster for The Ramones’ show at Armadillo World Headquarters, 1977

Sometimes you see them flitting by in the wind on a city street like a brightly colored bird. Sometimes you see them posted on telephone poles. You see others on walls inside clubs.

I’m talking about music posters. While they are silent in sound, their designs portend grand audio and visual experiences to come, as bands perform at a certain time and place.

For poster collectors, the memories these powerful scraps of paper evoke can be potent. Colored lights, sounds, lyrics, emotions, jockeying for the best position to see the stage, that special night at a club that doesn’t exist anymore…except in your mind.

Preserving Austin Music Posters of the Past

Most posters were ripped off walls after the show or destroyed by weather and time. [Read more…]

RSVPster Plans Your SXSW Parties So You Don’t Have To

January 23, 2015 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

RSVPster helps you navigate the party puzzle during SXSW (Credit: John Rogers via Flickr CC)

Guest article by Lindsey Moringy

If you’re like me and are prone to serious FOMO (“Fear Of Missing Out,” as the youths call it), South By Southwest can be a very stressful time of year. Every March, SXSW attracts thousands of music, film and technology enthusiasts from all over the world to participate in much-talked-about concerts, film premieres, interactive events and more. Along with this influx of entertainment and people come hundreds of parties, many of which don’t require any sort of festival credential to attend.

Sounds great, right? This means you can enjoy free SXSW events and parties without having to sell your Volvo in order to purchase a swanky badge.

Well, there is a catch. Most of these parties require an RSVP for entry. [Read more…]

Austin Writers Bare Work in Progress at One Page Salon

January 23, 2015 by David Thomas 3 Comments

Owen Egerton at One Page Salon in Austin

Owen Egerton curates One Page Salon in Austin

Are you one of the many people who fear public speaking? Imagine how much scarier public speaking would be if you were reading something as personal as a self-authored piece of literature.

Austin’s Owen Egerton has a safe and supportive event where people can do just that, and it’s called One Page Salon.

It Started in a Living Room

The concept of One Page Salon started several years ago when Owen Egerton and his wife wanted to hang out with fellow creative types, drink wine and share ideas. Egerton, a lifelong writer, was fascinated by the flow of thought and creativity at these hangouts and wanted to foster an environment where a wide range of people could express their ideas publicly and get feedback. In the summer of 2013, Egerton launched One Page Salon. [Read more…]

12 Month Guide to the Biggest Austin Events

January 22, 2015 by Jessica Pino Leave a Comment

Austinites are an active bunch and like to have fun. But with hundreds of fun activities on the calendar, it’s hard to decide which ones to attend.

We have to prioritize which events deserve our time and money. In order to help you start planning and budgeting for 2015, I’ve put together a month by month guide to the biggest Austin events, ranging from free to [Read more…]

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