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Mother’s Day is this weekend, and what better way to celebrate that wonderful woman than with three days of live, local music. From an eclectic artist celebrating a record release, to a bluegrass festival, there’s a sound for every ear. Enjoy the weekend. And as always, listen local! [Read more…]
Emily Bell and The Talkbacks celebrated their new record, “Kali,” at 3Ten ACL on April 28 (Credit: Katie McDowell)
Music should be a constant evolution. If a band’s fifth album sounds the same as the first, something is wrong. And while die-hard fans may want the same old, same old, the work of a musical artist almost inevitably changes as he or she does.
With her April 29 record release show at 3Ten Austin City Limits, Emily Bell shook off the retro soul trappings of her former self, and donned a rock star persona of leather and lace. Vibrant and urgent with a rock-n-roll strut, Emily Bell and The Talkbacks’ latest crop of songs balances beauty and blast in every hard rocking note. [Read more…]
Another Austin weekend, another opportunity to enjoy fantastic live music. This week, we celebrate a record release from one of our favorite indie acts, a monstrous street festival, and down-home bluegrass like mama used to listen to. Enjoy the weekend, and listen local! [Read more…]
The weekend is right around the corner, and with it a host of local music to listen to. This week, we take a turn for the rootsy, country side of Austin music. Long the musical bedrock of this fine city, this week’s picks may have you pining for the quiet streets and backwoods hoedowns of Austin’s yesteryear. Enjoy and, as always, listen local! [Read more…]
Austin Music Foundation seeks to elevate and educate Austin’s music community (Credit: Mathis Kennington)
Even in the Live Music Capital of the World, it’s tough to make a living as a musician. From poor pay to middling tips to late hours, succeeding in the Austin music scene requires patience, persistence, and a little luck. Unfortunately, the music isn’t always enough.
Enter Austin Music Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bolstering our creative community through artist-empowering programs, education, and economic opportunities. With the organization’s newest venture, the Artist Development Program, Austin Music Foundation aims to educate Austin artists on how to navigate the tricky world of the music industry. [Read more…]
After grey skies and dreary weather, this weekend is shaping up to be 75 degrees and lovely. As a result, we’re focusing on Austin bands participating in outdoor fun this weekend. From a Friday night brewery show to two Saturday festivals, there’s lots of local to listen to in Austin in the upcoming days. Enjoy! [Read more…]
With tax day looming this weekend, you’ll either want to celebrate a nice, fat refund or assuage the pain of coughing up cash. Regardless of your financial status, live music will keep your weekend jumping! This week, we give you a choice between laid-back pop rock and electro/soul on Friday, and sensational rock-and-roll head music on Saturday. Enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]
Sabrina Ellis of Sweet Spirit lights up Barracuda (Credit: Paula Horstman courtesy of Compose Yourself Magazine)
When the mayor of Austin creates a day in your band’s honor, one of two things have happened. You’re either in “The Twilight Zone” or you’ve made a serious impression on the Austin music community.
When Mayor Steve Adler took the stage at Barracuda at the stroke of midnight, declaring April 1, 2017, “Sweet Spirit Day,” it was the latter. In response, Sweet Spirit launched into a 90-minute tour de force justifying the mayor’s proclamation.
An all-out blow out of sing-along choruses, blazing guitar, and Mick Jagger swagger, Sweet Spirit continues to rise into the stratosphere of Austin’s music elite. [Read more…]
Austin is heating up this weekend, and with the rise in temperature comes another three days packed with local live music. This weekend we focus on the lo-fi, crunchy, indie side of the ATX music scene, with a sprinkling of roots reggae to make things interesting. Enjoy the weekend, and listen local! [Read more…]
Another week in the books, and Austin is brimming with amazing live music. Paring down the weekend to three picks was tough this week, but I’ve selected an eclectic mix of ATX artists for your listening enjoyment. As always, listen local! [Read more…]