Austin Music Minute

Will Johnson Plays Thursday Night at the Cactus Cafe

October 3, 2012 8:08 am by: Laurie Gallardo

It's been about eight years since Will Johnson's last solo album, Vultures Await, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy. The songwriter does double duty as frontman for Centro-matic (last year, the band released Candidate Waltz) and South San Gabriel, and was also recording and touring with New Multitudes, the Woody Guthrie project featuring Anders Parker, Yim Yames (Jim James of My Morning Jacket) and » read more

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Scott Weiland Performs Tonight at La Z...

It was 23 years ago that Scott Weiland met Black Flag bassist Robert DeLeo. That was the first connection that eventually led to the formation of Stone Temple Pilots, a band that wou…...
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The Last Gasp EP Release Party This Fr...

Austin sextet The Last Gasp has weaved together lovely sounds since forming the band in 2006. They infuse pop melodies with poignant lyrics, sweet harmonies, and a melancholic fe…...
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The Dedringers Play This Tuesday Night...

The Dedringers specialize in rock ‘n’ roll. Bottom line. Great songwriting complimented by solid guitar riffs. And it’s something the band simply loves doi…...
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The Golden Boys Play Tonight at The Mo...

It’s rockin’. Raucous. Outrageous. Absolutely a sonic, bluesy,eardrum-blasting psychedelic experience. On top of that, it’s plain fun to see these gents…...
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Combo Mahalo Performs This Wednesday a...

Hawaiian music has been a major influence in many other types of music, everything from country and Western swing to jazz. It’s that Hapa Haole style that one can clearly hea…...
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Free Week Continues at Emo’s Thr...

Emo’s has a lovely little tradition that starts the new year out right. Free Week is your chance to see all kinds of shows at Emo’s, 603 Red River, all for free through Ja…...
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Reverend Horton Heat Brings In New Yea...

If you’ve not yet experienced the legendary performances of the Reverend Horton Heat, prepare yourself. The Rev, a.k.a. Jim Heath, is a fireball of energy, blazing across…...
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North Mississippi Allstars Play Two Sh...

When Southern madmen trio The North Mississippi Allstars launch into their set and let loose, you can hear their influences loud and clear. These gentlemen were schooled in music…...
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Nobody’s Business Performs This ...

A band like Nobody’s Business relies on a multi-faceted talent pool. Everything contributes to the unique sound of this collaborative: Cultural background, musical div…...
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Doyle Bramhall II Performs Tonight at ...

So, it’s true that the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. Doyle Bramhall II grew up around the blues and rock because of his dad, who used to be a drummer for legend…...
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Transmission Free Week Continues at Re...

Austin’s independent booking agency, Transmission Entertainment, rounded up three local venues to provide a new Free Week for live music fans. Shows at The Mohawk, Club D…...
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Leo Rondeau and The Shake Em Ups Play ...

Don’t think of Mondays as pure blah. You can remedy that with some great music to start the new year. Leo Rondeau and The Shake Em Ups are here to help! Both will provide a showca…...
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Built By Snow Plays This Friday Night ...

Built By Snow begins 2009 with the release of their new CD, Mega, on January 20. To give you a sneak peak, they’ve got a show this Friday night on the Mohawk’s indoor stag…...
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The Gourds Host New Year’s Eve M...

The Masquerade Ball is back, brought to you by Austin’s own roots music masters, The Gourds. They’ll have new songs for a new year, but won’t leave out the old so…...
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