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Homegrown White Denim Makes Austin Proud at ACL Taping

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Matthew Champion

Although less than a decade old, Austin band White Denim has managed to sprawl from its homegrown roots in Austin to touch fans of all kinds across the world. The group members’ approach to the psychedelic rock world and extensive touring schedule have helped them spread their name far and wide.

White Denim ACL Taping

White Denim rocks ACL at The Moody Theater (Credit: Scott Newton, courtesy of KLRU-TV)

White Denim began in early 2006 when two local Austin groups, Parque Touch and Peach Train, came together after a show at Beerland to become one. Over the course of time, one member moved to Russia. But the rest stayed behind to eventually form what we know today as the progressive rock quartet. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: acl, austin city limits

Insider Pass to ACL Taping with Dale Watson and Kacey Musgraves

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Edgar Barguiarena

Kacey Musgraves at Austin City Limits

Kacey Musgraves wraps up the 39th season of Austin City Limits (Photo credit: Scott Newton)

Austin, Texas in the 1970’s was not a lot unlike what we’re experiencing here today. Musicians and songwriters were fleeing the corporate music interests of Nashville to come to a city known for fostering a creative culture, yet struggling with rapid growth.

So it’s fitting that Austin City Limits wrapped up its 39th season by welcoming an up and coming country artist, Kacey Musgraves, and local favorite Dale Watson, who has made a career by staying true to his old school country roots. The night was a perfect blend of honky tonk country music you can dance to, along with the more contemporary, moody songs from Texas native Kacey Musgraves. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: acl, austin city limits

Austin City Limits Taping: Bon Iver

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Eric Highland

Bon Iver tickets

In a musical era where artists all start to sound the same, Bon Iver shatters the mold, breaks new ground, and trailblazes their own way into uncharted territory.

I could live a thousand years and perhaps never experience anything like the Bon Iver Austin City Limits taping.

Let me set the scene for you. As I walked into the venue, the buzz of excitement was subdued, yet authentic – sort of like Bon Iver’s music. It was almost as if the vibe of Bon Iver’s style had been transferred onto the audience. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: acl, austin city limits

7 Must Read Austin, TX Topics for Your Weekend

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Eric Highland

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Eric and Brittany with matching bikes, ready to explore!

Discovering Austin, TX is a great adventure to be on. Here at the Austinot, it’s what we do every day. The Austinot is not a typical blog that posts every now and then. For us, discovering Austin is our full-time job.

We love to get the word out about everything related to Austin, TX and we are just getting started! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: austin city limits, food trucks, non-profit, swimming holes

What You Need to Know About Austin City Limits & KLRU

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Eric Highland

KLRU: Inspiring Austin for 50 years

Everyone has heard of Austin City Limits, but few know much about the origins and long history of this Austin icon.

This article has “juice.” This is simply a term I use as a blogger to refer to an article that has not only general information, but also useful information. You know, things like the answer to the question, “How do I get a ticket to an Austin City Limits taping?”

But before we get to tickets, let me entice you with a little Austin City Limits history. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: acl, austin city limits

Tom Gimbel of Austin City Limits: This Is What I Want to Do

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Tom Gimbel General Manager of Austin City LimitsThis is the story of a man who got what he wanted. Mix one part passionate, one part competitive, one part positive, and you get Tom Gimbel.

Throw in a few parts happenstance, and you get Tom’s life: An amazing journey from record company intern to General Manager of Austin City Limits. Where he ends up – nobody knows.

 

The Early Years: Amazing Records

Since the time Tom was a student at The University of Texas 25 years ago, he was a fan of music across the board. But playing in local bands wasn’t enough. In order to become more educated about music, he decided to intern at a local record company. He flipped open the phone book and Amazing Records was listed first. His offer to work for free was [Read more…]

Filed Under: Culture, Entertainment, History, Music Tagged With: acl, austin city limits

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