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Annual Austin Black Fret Black Ball 2022 Gives $250k to Local Artists

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Bill Tucker

Ever since Black Fret’s inaugural year in 2013, they’ve been supporting the Austin music community in unique and special ways. And the yearly Black Ball, a concert celebration of all things ATX music, is the culmination of a years worth of sounds, stages, and stunning philanthropy. We eagerly await the Black Fret Black Ball every […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Music

Weekend One of ACL Festival 2022 in Pictures

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Bill Tucker

ACL Festival 2022 Weekend One in Pictures

Nine stages, three days and nearly 75,000 people a day pressed into the expanse of Zilker Park this past weekend. It was an awesome experience full of impressive musical discoveries, and artists who felt like old friends. Our local music community was well represented and the visiting superstars were no slouches either. Join me as […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Entertainment, Music

Eating Well At ACL: Your Austin City Limits Festival 2022 Food Plan

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Bill Tucker

ACL 2022 Food Plan - Shawarma Point

Amongst the sounds, stages, and people-watching, there’s a piece of the Austin City Limits Festival puzzle that should not be overlooked. Good eats! Whether you’re rocking a day pass or in it for a long weekend, keeping yourself energized is vital for ACL Fest survival. And with nearly 40 local vendors slinging everything from shawarma […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Music

ACL Lineup 2022 – Complete Guide to Local Artists at Austin City Limits Festival

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Bill Tucker

ACL 2022 Lineup - Austin Artists

School’s in session, the Longhorns are playing and the temperature’s dipped below 100. Fall is nearly here. And along with weather changes and high school football games, another October tradition is nearly upon us: Austin City Limits Festival 2022. For two weekends in October, Zilker Park transforms into an eight-stage showcase of musical talent and […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Classic Game Fest 2022 in Austin: A Can’t Miss Celebration of Retro Videogames

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Bill Tucker

Classic Game Fest 2022 in Austin

  Remember the good old days of videogames? You and your friends huddled around a tiny CRT TV kicking each other in Street Fighter, battling Bowser in Super Mario Bros, or blasting demons in Doom. Modern videogames offer best in class visuals and expansive experiences. But there’s nothing quite like blowing into a cartridge, slamming it […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Who Wins the SXSW Music 2022 Superlative Awards?

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Bill Tucker

The stages are down, the flyers are gone, and the C4 energy drink truck has packed up and departed to destination unknown. Even 6th Street’s become a drivable roadway again. SXSW is now a memory in the minds who lived it and for the most part, this year’s pared down festival felt like a return […]

Filed Under: Discoveries

SXSW Music 2022 in Austin – 10 Must-see Local Artists

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Bill Tucker

SXSW Music 2022 is almost here and like every year, I have profiled 10 of the very best local artists! After two years of cancelations and virtual showcases, the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals is back with a howling vengeance. On the music side of the fence, nearly 2,000 artists are about to descend […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Entertainment, Music

Volunteering at SXSW 2022 – A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Bill Tucker

Conference Tech Crew posing at SXSW

Thinking of volunteering for SXSW but not sure what to expect? Read on to find out! Love or hate it, embrace it or avoid it, it’s no secret the SXSW Conference and Festival is a tentpole event in the Austin calendar. Me? I love it! Any chance to dive deep into a sea of discovery […]

Filed Under: Activities, Entertainment

Annual Black Fret Black Ball Returns to the Moody Theater in Austin

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Bill Tucker

Black Fret Black Ball 2018 Group Shot

If you follows this site with any regularity, you know we love Black Fret. A music organization with a heart towards sponsoring and supporting the local music community, Black Fret is a shining example of what people can do when they get together for a united cause. When their annual year-end extravaganza was cancelled in […]

Filed Under: Culture, Discoveries, Music

Austin Trail of Lights 2021 – Main Attractions, Tickets, & More

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Bill Tucker

The holidays are upon us! With a year of general craziness in the rear view mirror, we need a little December cheer. If you’re in the same boat, look no further than the 57th annual Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. While the event is drive thru instead of walk about, it’s still a […]

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