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The Helio Sequence @ KUT 11/5/12

November 3, 2012 10:13 am by: Reid O'Conor

Beaverton, Oregon based band The Helio Sequence has been around since 1999, but until recently, they hadn't released an album in almost 5 years. The indie rock duo's newest release, Negotiations, features a warmer, richer sound than their past efforts. This was the result of conscious effort and equipment change, but the root of the change was actually a flood. Their old studio space flooded, leading them to get a new, larger one. One with room for vintage analog recording equipment that gave their new record that rich and warm sound. The new sound has paid off, with the album earning great reviews from critics and fans alike. The Helio Sequence played a show at Fun Fun Fun Fest over the weekend and recently stopped by Studio 1A....
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Invincible Czars @ KUT 12/14/11

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Invincible Czars @ KUT 12/14/11

Austin band the Invincible Czars likes to do things a bit off the beaten path for your average rock band. By itself, their music is a bit quirkier than most; with ornate arrangements that span a broad range of genres, the band is a...
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Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis @ KUT 12/10/11

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Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis @ KUT 1...

Singer-songwriter duo and local married couple Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis play a great yet seemingly contradictory blend of progressive and traditional country music. What does that mean exactly? It means they take the essential essential roots ingredients of country music (steel guitars,...
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Sam Lipman @ KUT 9/5/11

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Sam Lipman @ KUT 9/5/11

What is your favorite instrument? Chances are Sam Lipman can probably play it. The Sydney born and classical educated musician earned his chops in the NYC jazz scene before making the move to Austin to pursue his songwriting. His self produced debut Nebraska is an exploration of all of...
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Nick Lowe @ KUT 12/1/11

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Nick Lowe @ KUT 12/1/11

English musician and singer-songwriter Nick Lowe has been on the bleeding edge of music trends since the start of his career in 1966. A major player in the pub rock, punk rock and new wave movements, Lowe has always had a significant impact on...
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Black Red Black in Studio 1a 11/23/11 @ 2pm

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Black Red Black in Studio 1a 11/23/11 ...

Made up of three of Austin's best jazz musicians, jazz trio Black Red Black has been tearing up the local jazz scene for the entirety of the years they've been together. Individually, the members of Black Red Black (Ephraim Owens on trumpet, Brannen Temple on drums and Red Young on organ) are...
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Scott H. Biram @ KUT 11/21/11

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Scott H. Biram @ KUT 11/21/11

Austin based musician Scott H. Biram has earned a reputation as a musical riot starter with his blend of country, rock and blues. However, his most recent album, Bad Ingredients, h…...
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The Jayhawks @ KUT 11/18/11

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The Jayhawks @ KUT 11/18/11

Various versions of Minneapolis band the Jayhawks have existed since their formation in 1985. The alternative country/rock group has always had a somewhat fluid roster, but notably in 1995, founding member Mark Olson left to work...
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Graham Weber @ KUT 12/13/11

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Graham Weber @ KUT 12/13/11

Singer-songwriter Graham Weber is quickly becoming a brighter and brighter star in the Austin music scene. Just recently he released his fourth studio album, Women, which chronicles the story of a man's relationship with his wife, but it's primarily...
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The Fling @ KUT 12/9/11

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The Fling @ KUT 12/9/11

California four piece band The Fling is not afraid to mix it up. That might mean the style of music they play, which can sort of be described as psychedelic rock meets pop meets folk. Or it could mean the types of songs they play, which range from emotional waltzy...
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Rachael Yamagata @ KUT 12/8/11

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Rachael Yamagata @ KUT 12/8/11

About to release her third full length album, singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata has come a long way from the early days of her career. She's grown and matured as an artist, and it shows on the album, Chesapeake. The...
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Tom Russell in Studio 1a 11/30/11 @ 2pm

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Tom Russell in Studio 1a 11/30/11 @ 2p...

Singer-songwriter Tom Russell is a musician well versed in the Texas country music tradition, but first and foremost, he’s a storyteller. Every track on his most recent al…...
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Sons of Fathers @ KUT 11/22/11

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Sons of Fathers @ KUT 11/22/11

Texas duo Sons of Fathers has a name that actually says a lot about them as a band. The two of them, David Beck and Paul Cauthen, are a relatively young pair that plays music their fathers could've played: timelessly written country folk. In the short time...
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Darrell Scott @ KUT 11/19/11

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Darrell Scott @ KUT 11/19/11

Nashville singer-songwriter Darrell Scott is perhaps best known for writing songs which became hits attached to another artist's name. Scott has penned songs which became hits when they were covered by artists such as Brad Paisley, Guy Clark, Faith Hill...
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MilkDrive @ KUT 11/17/11

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MilkDrive @ KUT 11/17/11

Austin band MilkDrive categorizes themselves as an art-folk-progressive acoustic string band, which (while being a bit of a mouthful) is a deadly accurate description. Their specificity shows how strong they are in their identity as a band,...
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