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Art on the Green at Laguna Gloria: Exceptional Date Spot

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Dustin Vegas

Gentlemen, it’s time to suit up.

The Austinot is all about helping you out, so it’s our job to tell you about events like the one at Laguna Gloria. There is a lot to experience in this great city of Austin, and we love to sift through everything it offers and show you what’s worth paying attention to. Well, hold on a second and let me tell you about the perfect date location – guys, I’m talking to you.

The AMOA-Arthouse is one of my favorite places in Austin. If you haven’t checked out their location on Congress, definitely head that way to enjoy some amazing contemporary art. Right now, though, I want to tell you about their Laguna Gloria location. It is located at 35th Street and Lake Austin. Austinites throughout history have fallen in love with its beautiful landscapes and [Read more…]

Tom Gimbel of Austin City Limits: This Is What I Want to Do

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Brittany Highland

This is the story of a man who got what he wanted. Mix one part passionate, one part competitive, one part positive, and you get Tom Gimbel.

Throw in a few parts happenstance, and you get Tom’s life: An amazing journey from record company intern to General Manager of Austin City Limits. Where he ends up – nobody knows.

The Early Years: Amazing Records

Since the time Tom was a student at The University of Texas 25 years ago, he was a fan of music across the board. But playing in local bands wasn’t enough. In order to become more educated about music, he decided to intern at a local record company. He flipped open the phone book and Amazing Records was listed first. His offer to work for free was [Read more…]

Celebrate Eeyore’s Birthday in the Austinot Podcast, Ep. #8

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Brittany Highland

It’s time to celebrate Eeyore’s Birthday Party! This annual event at Pease Park is in its 49th year and getting bigger and better with age.

Throw on a costume for the costume contest, bring your canine friends, and get the kids ready for sack races and face painting. Non-profit vendors will provide food and drink.

These are only a few of the exciting things you’ll experience at Eeyore’s Birthday.

This year, park for FREE at the [Read more…]

Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #4: The Hereticks

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dustin Vegas

This week I am featuring a high-energy Austin band named the Hereticks on the Austinot Music Podcast. Straight out of West Campus, the Hereticks started making music in Spring of 2011. Three of the four members met while living in Pearl Street Co-op, which is somewhat of a haven for musicians and artists west of UT.

The Hereticks are: Ofer Shouval (guitar, vocals), Wesley Maffly-Kipp (bass, vocals), Will Johnson (guitar, vocals), and Peter Farago (Drums). [Read more…]

The Texas Rollergirls Skate Fast and Hit Hard in Austin

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Brittany Highland

On Saturday night, I walked into the Austin Convention Center to see a flat roller derby track for the first time. It wasn’t long before groups of uniformed, geared-up women appeared on roller skates to take center stage.

My senses were bombarded by the Texas Rollergirls experience. A fan on the sidelines waved a checkered flag and yelled, “Faster, faster, kill! Kill! Kill!” and the audience took up the cheer. The announcers excitedly described the action of Luce Bandit, Flash Gorgeous, Vicious Van Gogo and Scrape Myrtle while making sure attendees knew there were three bars conveniently located in the venue.

Meanwhile, I was trying so hard to understand how flat track derby was played [Read more…]

Texas Rollergirls Star in Austinot Podcast, Ep. #7

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Flat track roller derby was invented in Austin, so you better believe that the Texas Rollergirls are experts. You know who else is an expert? Austinot Eric Highland.

Well, at least that’s what he’d like you to believe. The reality is that Eric has never been to a bout before, but he’s going to get his chance tomorrow night when we watch the Texas Rollergirls at the Austin Convention Center. (Click HERE for details on that.)

This week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast is all about the Texas Rollergirls and the sport of flat track derby. Eric, a self-proclaimed roller derby virgin, explains the intricacies of the game as well as he can. Personally, I’m hoping you can comment and fill in some of the holes for [Read more…]

Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #3: The Rocketboys

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dustin Vegas

This Austinot Music Podcast episode is very exciting for me personally. Why? Today I have the pleasure of sharing some music from Austin musicians, the Rocketboys.

I started listening to the Rocketboys when they formed in Abilene, Texas years ago. Their powerful music, tumultuous history, and journey to settling in Austin has earned the Rocketboys a place among my favorite featured bands.

The Rocketboys were the soundtrack to my growing up. Over the years, I have watched the band develop a complex and emotional voice. With a style ranging from powerful and sweeping to fragile and melodic, the Rocketboys have spent the past seven years crafting a sound that is their own. [Read more…]

Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #2: Da Di Da

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Dustin Vegas

Hearing a truly eclectic band is always a breath of fresh air for me. I spend a lot of my time sifting through bands who, though talented, find it hard to deviate from time-tested genres. So my ears perked when I heard my roommate listening to Da Di Da one day. I asked what genre they were, and the best description she could give was, “a kind of jazz-rock with a lot of storytelling.”

I walked to my room to download Da Di Da’s EP, and I soon realized just how right she was. [Read more…]

Austinot Podcast, Ep. #5: Top 5 Austin Date Ideas

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Austinots Eric and Brittany are newlyweds, so who better to trust when you’re looking for the best Austin date ideas?

Planning dates can be a sticky business. You want to get it right every time, and we want to help!

In Episode #5 of the Austinot Podcast, your friends at the Austinot present their top five Austin date ideas:

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
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Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #1: Emily Wolfe

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Brittany Highland

As the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin is full of talented local artists.

Many of them have had their big break, but what about the yet-undiscovered ones? What they need is a megaphone to blast their sound around Austin and beyond.

Enter the Austinot Music Podcast.

The Austinot Music Podcast premieres today thanks to the show’s host, Austinot Dusty.

Episode One showcases the music of Emily Wolfe, who recently appeared on Indie Music Reviewer’s 2012 “Women of Indie” Artists list. Emily has a springtime sound that’s sure to have you rolling the windows down and singing along. Her catchy tunes display her melodious voice, but Emily’s talent doesn’t stop there. Austinot Dusty claims that she can play more instruments than he can name!

Click “play” on the podcast player above to learn more about Emily and hear two of the tracks off her debut album, Director’s Notes. [Read more…]