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To all the dads looking for rad music this weekend, Happy Father’s Day! What better way to spend your time than digging shows in the Live Music Capital of the World. This weekend, we recommend blistering bluegrass, and a two-fer of old and new school blues. Enjoy the family and our city’s awesome slate of local, live music. [Read more…]
Welcome to the weekend, savvy show-goers! With no sign of relief from the brutal heat, Austin’s live music scene is matching the temperature with a scorching concert calendar. This weekend, we recommend a brilliant soul/rock act, blistering post punk, and a one-man band of southern rock stomp. Enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]
It all starts with a whimper. A slow-building, blood-curdling moan of discontent. One minute your little one is gleefully coloring in a pizza pie maze on the back of a paper place mat. The next, he’s reaching for your glass of chardonnay. Horror washes over you like a tidal wave. Little Johnny is over sitting in his kiddie chair and the appetizers haven’t even arrived yet.
Anyone who’s tried to bring their child to a restaurant knows the struggle. Regardless of age, temperament, or the mountain of toys you bring to keep the kids occupied, some eateries are more suited to families than others. Here are six of my favorites family-friendly restaurants in Austin in alphabetical order.
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Feel that wave of stifling heat? Austin’s summer sweat has arrived, weeks ahead of schedule. Luckily, the evenings are still bearable, so take the opportunity to check out some live, local music this weekend. We recommend trippy, ’70s-era headspace rock, an incredible one-man band’s record release, and a legendary group celebrating a brand new collection of covers. Enjoy the weekend, Austin. Listen local! [Read more…]
Break out your American flag tank tops and light those sparklers, regular readers. Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and with it comes some fantastic local music. This weekend, we recommend slick ’80s synth, trippy psych rock, and a throwback to the world lo-fi ’80s post punk (now that’s a mouthful). Enjoy the music, enjoy your three-day weekend, and listen local! [Read more…]
Traffic on MoPac can be an absolute nightmare. In a city where rush hour starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m., entertainment is mandatory. Luckily, Austin is chock-full of homegrown podcasts covering every imaginable subject and topic. Here are a few of the top podcasts in Austin that have us listening right now.
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With a weekend so full of exceptional local music, it was hard to select three shows for this article. But after many hours of deliberation, I think you’ll love these picks. This time around, I recommend a garage rock album release, exceptional indie-pop band, and electronic music showcase. Enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]
With another week in the books and a scorching weekend on the horizon, there’s nothing better than chilling out with some live music. This week, we recommend an Austin blues legend, heavy metal showcase, and emotional ’80s synth pop. Yep, we’re all over the place! Enjoy the weekend and listen local. [Read more…]
Swimming With Bears performs during Unplugged at the Grove (Credit: KGSR/John Gutierrez)
In the midst of Austin’s ever-evolving landscape, there are places and events that should never go away. Spots like The White Horse and shows like Austin City Limits are crucial to the fabric of our fabulous city. If The Broken Spoke turns into a Jamba Juice, then I’m high-tailing it to Asheville, North Carolina…
Unplugged at the Grove is one of our local institutions. Five months out of the year for 25 years, Thursday evenings at Shady Grove have been synonymous with exceptional music at the lowest price humanly possible. And thanks to long-time partner KGSR, this year’s lineup is filled to the brim with local talent.
All hail the weekend! Our long work week is now a distant memory, so let’s celebrate with three days of ridiculously rad music. This time around, we recommend emotional dream pop, lo-fi indie rock, and everything you need to know about who’s playing Pecan Street Festival. Get out there, have fun, and support local music! [Read more…]