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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Hard Proof

November 8, 2012 2:50 pm by: Laurie Gallardo

Photo by Bert McLendon.

Ladies and gentlemen, if this doesn't get you off your feet and moving to the groove, you must not be alive. Brace yourself for another spectacular edition of The Good Music Club! Perhaps you know the story by now, but I'd greatly appreciate it if you shared this with your friends and loved ones. The GMC is a fun live monthly music event and online video series documenting the phenomenal musical talent that helps Austin live up to its stellar live music reputation. The GMC records performances by participating bands, then shares the high-quality HD videos with new fans and resources outside of Austin, including cities across the country and worldwide. This week's spotlight is on a very popular local band known for its crazy-good live performances, Hard Proof. The band's specialty is a hybrid of funk and jazz inspired by the sounds out of sub-Saharan...
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Songwriting with Soldiers

According to a study by the Rand Corporation, 1 in 5 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from some type of post-traumatic stress: more than 300 thousand servicemen and women. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can lead to alcohol and drug abuse, broken families, homelessness---and suicide. On average, 18 veterans commit suicide each day. Only half of those suffering from PTSD seek treatment. Many soldiers fear that admitting a problem might hurt their careers. For those who do reach out, resources are available—from traditional therapies to new approaches. Austin-based singer-songwriter Darden Smith is the founder of a new program to help promote soldiers' healing through music. Texas Music Matters' David Brown reports from a camp outside Fort Hood, TX, site of a recent...
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Ann Richards School Internship Project...

For the past week Taylor Harris and Lily Pellette, two juniors from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, have been digging through our Studio 1a video and photo archives to create a tribute to the room that has been instrumental in creating KUT's distinctive sound. Enjoy! ...
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There’s No Crying In The Midgetm...

Oh, where to begin with The Midgetmen? At the beginning, of course. But fair warning, sensitive types: This interview is not for the faint of heart, or the individual lacking a sense of humor. And this is just the edited...
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Paul Banks &...

Let all those gorgeous voices ring out! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another fantastic edition of The Good Music Club! The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring the best of the best Austin-based music artists making an impact on the local scene. Ultimately, our...
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Pachanga Fest: Changing the Definition...

Recently, David Brown interviewed Pachanga Fest founder Rich Garza on Texas Music Matters, and asked him a question that resonated with me: What defines Latino music? What exactly...
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The Loop: Lo Phi

Even though Justin Ford now calls Austin home, his Gulf Coast past often seeps into his music, resulting in a sound that's as dreamy and languid as a night spent on the beach....
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Politics

Welcome to a brand new installment of The Good Music Club! We're always excited to share the latest local music with you, and the best part is you can see it played live in an exclusive GMC performance! The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring the best of the best...
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Nano Whitman

Greetings, music enthusiast! Time for some more fantastic new performances captured live at The ND, courtesy of your friends at The Good Music Club! The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring...
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The Loop: NickNack

NickNack has become something of an elder statesman in Austin's beat scene with music that's as adventurous as his lengthy career....
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Austin Music Map: Mt. Zion Baptist Chu...

This week, we hear from Greg Adkins, who regularly books gospel brunches at Threadgill's and runs The Gospel According to Austin, an organization that aims to discover and...
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The Loop: Butcher Bear

Butcher Bear is fast rising up the ranks of Austin's beat scene, thanks to a punk rock past that inspires his own music as well as the DIY nature of the scene....
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Bobby Jealousy

Hold on to your boots, rockers. You won't know what the heck hit you after the latest edition of The Good Music Club! For those of you not in the know (and you should be!), The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring the best of the best Austin-based music artists making...
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Austin Music Map: Conjunto At The Moos...

This week, the Austin Music Map visits the bright red, steel sided slab of a building on the east side – home to the local “Loyal Order of the Moose." The venue has become the home of the city's small but lively Conjunto revival....
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The Loop: BoomBaptist

Andrew Thaggard grew up on a steady diet of hip-hop, but it wasn't just the words he fell in love with. He developed an ear for the underlying rhythms, and under the name BoomBaptist he's chased that...
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The Loop: Ntropy

Beat music is a form that has grown out of various strains of electronic music, right in our backyard. Several local collectives are going strong with monthly live showcases and online compilations, and Texas Music Matters wants to shine a light on the scene. Each week, we’ll...
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