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Listen Here First: Ruby and The Reckless Release “Gold”

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Brittany Highland

Ruby and the Reckless

Ruby and the Reckless

In My Head Album Cover

“In My Head” album cover

Ruby and The Reckless, Austin’s fiery, fiddle-heavy pop/rock band, just came off a stint as KUTX Artist of the Month. In anticipation of their Sept. 23 album release of “In My Head,” the group is exclusively releasing “Gold” here on The Austinot.

Ruby and The Reckless, the latest collaboration by front woman Ruby Jane Smith, came together in 2015. That same year, the band received a grant from Black Fret, the philanthropist-led nonprofit that exists to support the most talented musical artists in Austin.

In the time since then, “In My Head” was recorded at Austin’s Bubble Studio with Frenchie Smith (Wild Child, JET, Gary Clark Jr., Santana). Written with bassist Austin Simmons and arranged by the full band (Miggy Milla, guitar and vocals, Sam Powell, keys, Chris Copeland, drums and vocals), the album has been described as “psyche-tinged, fiddle-driven, hook-laden ear candy.”

“Gold,” a cover originally by Australian Chet Faker, is the final track to be released before the entire album is made available later this month.

If you aren’t familiar with Ruby Jane Smith, here’s some background that reveals her immense experience:

Front woman Ruby Jane Smith has been taking Austin music by storm since the day she came to town almost a decade ago. Back in September of 2007 at the age of 12, Smith’s family made the move to Austin. That very same night, she joined legend Dale Watson on stage at Austin’s historic Continental Club. Crowned the youngest fiddler player invited to play Grand Ole Opry, Smith’s list of accolades is astounding–boasting a steady stream of awards from the title of Mississippi State Fiddle Champion at age 10 to touring as lead violinist for artists like Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, Blues Traveler, Local Natives and performing alongside acts like Sheryl Crow and ZZ Top.

We look forward to the release of “In My Head” on Sept. 23. Until then, click the Play button below to be one of the first people to hear “Gold” off the upcoming album!

 

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For updates and show information, visit rubyandthereckless.com and follow the band on Facebook and Instagram.

 

@theAustinot wants to know:

Have you seen Ruby and The Reckless perform live?

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Viva Day Spa Opens at Domain Northside With Special Event

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Brittany Highland

Viva Day Spa Domain Grand Opening

Viva Day Spa opens at Domain Northside on Sept. 14

Austin’s Viva Day Spa is celebrating the opening of its third location at Domain Northside this Wednesday, Sept. 14, with a grand opening party! From 5-8 p.m., guests can enjoy cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka, hors d’oeuvres, spa specials, package giveaways and complimentary services like chair and foot massages, mini manicures, mini facials and more. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: north austin, rock rose, the domain

Cornucopia Rethinks Popcorn With Bizarre and Delicious Flavors

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Brittany Highland

Cornucopia Gourmet Popcorn Austin

You can sample more than 30 flavors of gourmet popcorn at Cornucopia’s two locations in Austin

Voted “Best Sampling Room” in Austin in 2015 by the Austin Chronicle, Cornucopia is a place where you can enjoy yourself while discovering sweet and savory treats to pass onto others. As the name suggests, this local business creates a wide range of popcorn flavors, with a special emphasis on seasonal varieties.

Owner and “Poperator” Nadia Elhaj founded Cornucopia in 2008, envisioning popcorn as “a canvas for flavor and fun.” She has always loved the idea of taking something that’s been around for generations, popcorn, and giving it a fresh twist. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: dessert

The Soup Peddler Suits Summertime, Too

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Brittany Highland

A photo posted by The Austinot ▪️ Austin Blog (@the_austinot) on Aug 16, 2016 at 11:58am PDT

If I was on Family Feud answering the question, “What is your favorite food during summertime?” I might end up with my own viral GIF if I shouted, “soup.” It’s understandable–summer and hot liquid aren’t much of a match.

But this summer, I encourage you to look past the name of Austin-based The Soup Peddler, which has a lot to offer even at this time of year. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Locally Owned Vince Young Steakhouse Excels Beyond Red Meat

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Brittany Highland

Vince Young Steakhouse Downtown Austin

Vince Young Steakhouse on San Jacinto Boulevard at 3rd Street

If you’ve wandered around downtown near the Austin Convention Center during SXSW, then you’ve walked right past Vince Young Steakhouse. Longhorn football fans no doubt recognize the restaurant’s namesake, but even they wouldn’t know this is a family-run, locally owned and operated business founded in 2010. Husband and wife Phillip (Executive Chef) and Laura Brown named their establishment after friend and ex-University of Texas football heavy-hitter, Vince Young, whom Laura’s father mentored at UT.

You can find a cheaper steak in Austin, but you’ll have a hard time finding a better one. If you manage to take a breath and put your fork down to look around, you may be most surprised by the atmosphere. While the decor is upscale and the staff members excel at customer service, ’60s and ’70s tunes play across the speakers and festive groups feel no pressure to talk in hushed tones.

The Vince Young Steakhouse summer menu reveals there is more to this place than steak. When I was invited to see for myself, I couldn’t [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: downtown

Treat a Friend With Austin Passbook’s BOGO Deals

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Brittany Highland

Austin Passbook BOGO Deals 2016

Austin Passbook offers BOGO deals for food trucks and activities

One small book will make your friends want to hang out with you all the time. Austin Passbook is full of buy one, get one free coupons for local food trucks and activities in Austin. The first edition launched in 2014, and this awesome resource is more popular than ever.

Simple, but fabulous! With Austin Passbook in hand, you can treat a family member or friend to a hip and delicious meal or fun activity in our area.

You can even use Austin Passbook to create a fun and hyperlocal date night. 50% off a meal and activity = date that won’t make your wallet spontaneously combust. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business

#ATXUNITE Events Relieve SXSW Tension for Locals

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Brittany Highland

Free Franklin BBQ ATXUNITE

On March 14, Austin locals have the opportunity to get free Franklin BBQ through the #ATXUNITE campaign

The Austinot is not about promoting corporations from out of town. In fact, we’re serious about our hyperlocal focus, meaning we only publish articles about businesses, artists and events that were founded in Austin and continue to be based here.

But when a company from outside Austin goes to such great lengths to support Austin businesses and take care of the locals, we can’t help but get behind them. And that’s what Verizon is doing during SXSW for the second year in a row, with their #ATXUNITE campaign.

Keep reading to find out how you can have the chance to take advantage of some major goodies that will relieve your SXSW tension and blunt the pain of that hour-long commute. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: sxsw

Black Ball Awards $150,000 to Austin Musicians

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Brittany Highland

Black Fret Black Ball 2015

Second Annual Black Ball at The Paramount Theatre

It’s easy to say we love Austin’s live music scene, but Black Fret is actually doing something for local musicians. $150,000 worth of something.

At the second annual Black Ball Gala, Friday night at The Paramount Theatre, non-profit Black Fret awarded grants to 20 musicians, for a total of $150,000 in grant dollars. Ten major grant winners received $12,000 each, while 10 minor grant winners were awarded $3,000.

The organization is built on its members, about 300 and counting. These patrons donate $1,500 per year to fulfill Black Fret’s mission: “to empower musicians to create and perform great new music.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Et Cetera, Events, Music, Non-Profits Tagged With: black fret

Former Owners of Your Mom’s Launch Burger Delivery Service

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Brittany Highland

Your Mom's Burger Delivery Austin

Austinites loved the stuffed hamburgers at Your Mom’s Burger Bar, so the news hit hard when the owners announced the closing of their only location on Airport Boulevard in May 2014. After a year and a half hiatus, Ryan and Gina Blackmore are back with a fresh concept under a familiar name. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Amplify Austin Announces Bold Goal for Next 24 Hours of Giving

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Brittany Highland

Amplify Austin Logo

Amplify Austin, the annual 24-hour campaign to raise funds for hundreds of local non-profits, has announced their goal for 2016. Between 6 p.m. on March 8, 2016 and 6 p.m. on March 9, 2016, Amplify Austin is encouraging donors to give a total of [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: amplify austin

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