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José Parlá in residence at Landmarks, the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin, 2017 (Credit: Rey Parlá)
When I think of The University of Texas at Austin, images of football, Burnt Orange, and passionate fans come to mind. After this week, I’ll have another image in my mind whenever UT is mentioned: José Parlá’s gorgeous and inspiring mural, “Amistad América,” created for the newest building on campus. [Read more…]
Welcome to this weekend’s concert picks, frozen show-goers! While it feels like we’re in a new Ice Age now, this weekend promises warmer temperatures and–as always–incredible live music. We recommend old school ATX punk, trippy ’60s-era rock, and a singer/songwriter with an uber-famous collaborator. Stay warm, stay awesome, and stay local! [Read more…]
SaulPaul in his element (Credit: SaulPaul)
When I met SaulPaul at Bennu Coffee on South Congress at Riverside, it was the tail end of a hectic day. Forty-five minutes later, a perma-smile was plastered to my face. When you spend time with genuinely positive people, that’s just what happens.
Not only is this master of the mic making major waves in the music scene locally and nationally, but he’s doing it with a spirit of generosity and positive thinking. A man with a fascinating story reflected beautifully in his craft, SaulPaul is an artist worth emulating. [Read more…]
Welcome to the weekend! As we settle back into our weekly grind, we often forget the important stuff: family, taxes, and live music. To help you with the latter, we recommend body-shaking world music, expressive, trippy soundscapes, and rootsy Americana. Enjoy the weekend and Austin’s amazing live music scene. [Read more…]
Texas Hill Country provides a beautiful backdrop for OneLongTable dinners (Credit: Krista Miller/Lys Photography)
Pop-up dinners and supper clubs are having a resurgence. They’re the perfect chance to experience an exceptional dinner that isn’t normally available. They’ll also take you out of your comfort zone by placing you in a setting filled with new friends, delicious food, and stories to share long afterwards.
Happy New Year, Austin! With the holidays officially behind us and our bank accounts drained, what better way to bring in 2018 than with Free Week? All picks this round are for this year’s festival of free. And as a belated gift from me, each recommendation comes with a video link for your preview pleasure. Leave the wallets/purses at home and enjoy an incredible week of live music in Austin. [Read more…]
Sydney Wright performs a set during Microsessions (Credit: Ben Porter Photography)
Speed dating for live music? Microsessions presents a novel way to discover more Austin musicians to love. Participate in a round-robin-style series of intimate mini-concerts, followed by a longer set of your choosing.
Once every month, you can check out four different acts during this fast-paced, lively night of music that’s also affordable and fun. [Read more…]
Christmas is over and we’re a few days away from a brand new year. It’s been a wonderful 365 days of live, local music, all culminating in one epic weekend. To finish off the year, we recommend a soul-filled Friday set, a pair of thought-provoking singer/songwriters, and the best NYE party in Austin. Happy New Year, music lovers! [Read more…]
Christmas Day is almost here! While most of the city gears up for travel, presents, and the lingering threat of snow, Austin’s live music scene refuses to take a weekend off. This weekend, we recommend a rootsy Americana showcase, intricate indie rock, and a rebel rock guitar legend. Enjoy the weekend, enjoy the holidays and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]
The holiday season is in full swing. With the city focused on shopping, traffic, and swarming Trail of Lights, there doesn’t seem to be much time for live music. I’m here to say: make time–because our fair city is still cranking out excellent shows. For this weekend, we recommend eclectic indie rock, life-affirming ’70s pop, and Latin jazz so hot that you’ll need flame retardant pants to survive the show. Enjoy the holiday season and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]