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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…]
The Austin Symphony Orchestra recently announced its 108th season. A range of performances will make your musical dreams come true, from gorgeous classics to musical films that will invoke a sense of nostalgia.
If you’re already a fan of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, I don’t need to tell you the next season will be full of memorable performances you won’t want to miss.
But if you’re new on the scene, then you have a bit of catching up to do. Whatever happens, there’s no need to feel intimidated by or excluded from the symphony. The upcoming season has something for everyone. Classics from the Masterworks series, nostalgic songs in the Pops series, and special events will take place throughout the year.
To give you context and a deeper appreciation for the symphony, I wanted this article to be more than a bland list of song titles and composers slated for the upcoming season. Here’s a taste of what’s to come: 11 interesting facts you’ll have learned about the Austin Symphony Orchestra by its 108th season finale. [Read more…]
Our fair city is home to a wide variety of exceptional live music. On any given night, to quote Hunter S. Thompson, “You can strike sparks anywhere.” And while there will be tons of exceptional tunes flowing through Austin this weekend, I’ve decided to dedicate my weekend picks to Levitation Fest. A four-day celebration of all that’s good and trippy in local music, this off-center festival has something for everybody. Dig the festival and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]
Care2Rock provides mentorship and music lessons for children in foster care (Credit: Care2Rock)
For a child, music education can make all the difference in the world. Not only can the experience improve academic performance, but it’s also known to build self-esteem. Music therapy can even help children who have experienced trauma or abuse. For all of these reasons, Care2Rock, a social enterprise business born in Austin, is providing access to music lessons and mentorship for children in foster care.
Kids in foster care often don’t have access to music, but Care2Rock is working to change this. Care2Rock allows anyone, nationwide, to take online music lessons. When you purchase a music lesson, you are providing a child in foster care at least one year of mentorship and music education. With over 400,000 children in foster care across the United States, Care2Rock stands to make a huge impact.
BLXPLTN tears apart The North Door during Musicians’ Living Wage kickoff event (Credit: Nicola Gell Photography)
Instead of a candy dish or ironic red stapler, imagine a tip jar on your work desk. In lieu of a paycheck, a manager swings by, smiles politely, and drops a couple of singles in your jar. Sadly, he isn’t able to actually pay you. You’re there for exposure.
Another week in the books. Time to get out on the town and dig live, local music! When you have a city chock-full of impressive shows, there’s no excuse not to! This weekend, we recommend an eclectic Austin music showcase, a trio of local electronic producers, and a pop show too rad to ignore. Enjoy the music, enjoy the weekend, and keep it local! [Read more…]
Build the stage, bring the bands, and your audience will follow (Credit: Parker Jazz Club)
Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties at Parker Jazz Club in downtown Austin. Situated underground like all the coolest clubs, Parker Jazz Club acts as an incubator for the music and the sensibility of another era. Set your sights on a whole new music experience, complemented by classic cocktails and a sultry aura.
Despite Austin’s outspoken love for live music, we are somewhat lacking in world-class, traditional jazz. Parker Jazz Club intends to change that. Jazz music evokes a host of strong feelings for many, calling to mind a different time and place. Walking down the staircase into the dark, elegant club, I felt as though I could be in Chicago, New York, or Paris in the ’20s or ’50s. By design, Parker Jazz Club stands apart from the typical downtown Austin bar. [Read more…]
Good morning, afternoon, or evening, music lovers! Not to sound like an Internet weather man, but the forecast for this coming weekend is absolutely gorgeous. Your mission? Come out and listen to live, local music! This weekend, we recommend old school ATX indie, emotional pop/rock, and one of my favorite local synth bands. Enjoy the weather, weekend, and music! [Read more…]
Welcome to our weekend music preview! One of the best ways to enjoy the pleasant weather is to hit the town and check out some rad live, local music. This weekend, we recommend classic dance hall country, mid 2000s emo rock, and psychedelic rock straight from the land of The Black Angels. Listen local! [Read more…]
Happy Easter weekend, faithful music lovers! As the Big Bunny prepares his baskets and colors his eggs, lucky Austinites all over the city are on the hunt for rad local music. To aid your search, we recommend two nights of Latin flavor, and the hardest working honky tonk band around. Happy Easter, enjoy the weekend, and listen local! [Read more…]