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Quiet Company at Stubb’s in Austin
Ever been to a watch a band not knowing what to expect, and then been blown away?
Stepping into Stubb’s on Red River, we didn’t know what to expect from Quiet Company. Great articles have been written on the band, and their accolades are widespread.
We expected something special, but we had no idea how electrifying the performance would be.
The crowd was gathered in anticipation, and there was a palpable [Read more…]
Austin, Texas is the place small-time bands go if they want to become big time… so long as they’ve got talent.
As such, music-loving Austinites have to wage a kind of bet when going out to hear live music.
Coffee shops, venues and bars – every cover charge is a bet on whether or not you’ll be the person who “saw so-and-so before they made it big.” Play your cards right, and you’ll be filthy rich with hipster cred by 2015.
Personally, I tend to break even on these gambles. Sometimes I lose. Occasionally, though, the investment pays off and I see a band who has the talent and drive to make a name for itself. This is one of those times. Let me introduce you to Skirt the Issue. [Read more…]
Bright Light Social Hour photo upload on Vivogig
You’re at a show. The band decides to come down from the stage and stand in the middle of the crowd to play an acoustic number. All of a sudden, they’re two feet away from you.
What do you do? Pull out your phone and take a close-up. [Read more…]
Michael Foux of Austin Reptile Shows holds Titus the tortoise
Mesmerized by a school presentation when he was in third grade, a little boy began a lifelong love affair with reptiles.
The little boy, Michael Foux of Austin Reptile Shows, grew up and got married. Now he and his wife, Christie, are trying to build an enclosure for their friend Titus, an African Spur Tortoise who can grow to over 200 pounds.
Oh, and there’s also the little matter of the 60 or so other reptiles that live in their house, as part of their growing collection.
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, the Great Hills Open Air Market shut down in May 2013.
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North Austinites, Austin families and foodies, there’s a new farmers market for your visiting enjoyment!
Located under beautiful shade trees at the Arboretum, the Great Hills Open Air Market is open every Sunday from 9 AM-1 PM.
Founder Eddie McLean started a successful market in Cedar Park, and Great Hills Open Air Market is based on that model. These aren’t your typical farmers markets. [Read more…]
I always worry about going to see a band for the first time. After taking the time to get all dolled up, make my way downtown and find parking, what if the show lacks energy and the music just isn’t my style?
For the hardcore local band fanatics, disappointment comes with the territory. They’ll discover some good shows; they’ll find some bad ones. It all balances out in the end. [Read more…]
When I was a member of the United States Coast Guard, I had to go to several laser tag arenas as part of “team building” exercises. I also went to a few with my church community as part of “youth group” events. Call it what you want, the experience was always the same.
Heading to Blazer Tag, I figured I was in for your typical laser tag arena, an over-priced “family fun” indoor playground boasting semi-defective equipment, disinterested employees, sticky floors and the stereotypical bunch of little kids running around.
I was wrong. [Read more…]
Bon Iver tickets
In a musical era where artists all start to sound the same, Bon Iver shatters the mold, breaks new ground, and trailblazes their own way into uncharted territory.
I could live a thousand years and perhaps never experience anything like the Bon Iver Austin City Limits taping.
Let me set the scene for you. As I walked into the venue, the buzz of excitement was subdued, yet authentic – sort of like Bon Iver’s music. It was almost as if the vibe of Bon Iver’s style had been transferred onto the audience. [Read more…]
KLRU: Inspiring Austin for 50 years
Everyone has heard of Austin City Limits, but few know much about the origins and long history of this Austin icon.
This article has “juice.” This is simply a term I use as a blogger to refer to an article that has not only general information, but also useful information. You know, things like the answer to the question, “How do I get a ticket to an Austin City Limits taping?”
But before we get to tickets, let me entice you with a little Austin City Limits history. [Read more…]
Scorpion Child performs at Fire Fest Austin 2012
20 bands, 3 stages and 20,000 water balloons.
New events that are trying to make a name for themselves in Austin really need to do something special. In the highly competitive Austin music fest scene, did Fire Fest 2012 do what it needed to do in order to put a stake in the ground?
Ultimately, Austinites will decide for themselves. The only thing I can do is give my personal impression of the inaugural Fire Fest here in Austin. [Read more…]