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James Polk @ KUT 10/2/12

October 2, 2012 3:41 pm by: Peter Babb

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James Polk is about as decorated as Austin musicians get. After earning a B.A. in Music Education at Huston-Tillotson in the early 60s he moved to Elgin to teach band. After a hiatus from music in the early 70s Polk returned to music in a big way, serving as organist, pianist, writer, and arranger in the Ray Charles Orchestra. He moved back to Austin in the late 80s where he received a Master of Music at Southwest Texas State. Since then James polk has gone on to teach generations of Austin musicians. He is in our studio today with his full band playing some of his newest material. Enjoy Dr. James Polk in Studio 1a....
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Langhorne Slim @ KUT 4/15/11

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Langhorne Slim @ KUT 4/15/11

Singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim plays quite the unique blend of folk, country, blues and roots rock. His genre-bending music has been appreciated by both critics and fans since Slim released his first album in 1999. Langhorne Slim has been known for his particularly good live performances and is a...
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White Denim @ KUT 4/13/10

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White Denim @ KUT 4/13/10

Austin natives White Denim have become known for their wired brand of blues rock, heavily rooted in psych and frequent jams. They released their first EP in 2007 and since then have toured extensively and gained a remarkable fan base in both the US and Europe. White Denim recently played at...
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Golden Hornet Project @ KUT 4/14/11

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Golden Hornet Project @ KUT 4/14/11

Named after my favorite metal and 3rd favorite insect, Golden Hornet Project is a musical non-profit group dedicated to presenting and commissioning independent classical music. Founded by composer-musicians Graham Reynolds and Peter Stopchinski in 1999, Golden Hornet Project has presented more...
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The Assads in Studio 1a – 4/13

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The Assads in Studio 1a – 4/13

Brothers Sergio and Odair Assad were brought up in a very musical family in São Paulo, Brazil. Today they are guitar virtuosos, spending their time touring the world and earning Grammy nominations. Their latest tour is called De Volta As Raizes, which translates to "Back to our Roots," an apt...
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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart in Studio 1a – 4/9

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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart in St...

NYC quartet the Pains of Being Pure at Heart have been gaining attention for their fuzzy, melodic indiepop sound since they released their first EP in 2007. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart will play at Emo's on Saturday night, and you can hear them when they play live in Studio 1a with host Kevin...
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David Russell in Studio 1a – 4/1/11

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David Russell in Studio 1a – 4/1/11

Classical guitarist David Russell is known across the globe for his incredible musicianship and the creativity of his compositions. He has won many awards, including a Grammy for Best Instrumental Soloist in Classical Music in 2005 for his CD Aire Latino. He spends most of his time touring the...
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Darren Hoff & the Hard Times in Studio 1a – 3/30

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Darren Hoff & the Hard Times in S...

After Austin band The Weary Boys parted ways in 2007, guitarist Darren Hoff began to write songs on his own. In 2009 he recorded the songs and released an album with his band, The Hard Times. His sound has been praised for its combination roots rock and alt country vibe, and the album has been well...
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Patrick Sweany @ KUT 4/14/11

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Patrick Sweany @ KUT 4/14/11

Patrick Sweany's last two albums were produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, and in the past Sweany has opened for the band. Now, it's narrow-minded to assume that everyone from Ohio knows each other, but the fact that Patrick Sweany is tight with The Black Keys leads me to believe that it...
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Trampled By Turtles @ KUT 4/14/11

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Trampled By Turtles @ KUT 4/14/11

Trampled by Turtles are a decidedly non-traditional acoustic string band from Duluth, Minnesota. The band bears the outward trappings of bluegrass and mountain music, but these songs, often delivered at breakneck speed, are more often imbued with a punk attitude and a wild-eyed spirit of breathless...
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SXSW 2011: Wooden Birds @ the Hilton – 3/19

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SXSW 2011: Wooden Birds @ the Hilton &...

The Wooden Birds is the brainchild of Andrew Kenny, who was also behind mellow indie pop favorites the American Analog Set. This Austin quartet specializes in sparse, quiet indie-folk with the occasional duet harmonies. Their debut album was released in 2009 to great critical and fan reception, and...
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Austin Bella Corda in Studio 1a – 4/11

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Austin Bella Corda in Studio 1a – 4/11

If you're horrified by the idea of eight middle- and high-school kids with guitars playing together, then you're not alone. Also, you've never heard Austin Bella Corda, a very talented version of the scene described above. Under the direction of teacher Kevin Taylor, Austin Bella Corda plays a wide...
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Tibetan Monks in Studio 1a – 4/5/11

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Tibetan Monks in Studio 1a – 4/5/11

The Gaden Shartse Monastery dates all the way back to the 15th century and is a part of the rich ancient Tibetan culture. Monks from Gaden Shartse began touring the world in 1989 in an effort to share and preserve their culture by...
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Willis Alan Ramsey in Studio 1a – 3/31

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Willis Alan Ramsey in Studio 1a – 3/31

Singer songwriter Willis Alan Ramsey has only released a single album, but it was very well recieved and earned him a huge following. The thing is, that album was released in 1972. On the basis of that album, Ramsey has become a Texas country legend, and has spent his time playing shows and joking...
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Marcia Ball in Studio 1a

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Marcia Ball in Studio 1a

Singer and pianist Marcia Ball has consistently served up her infectious New Orleans/Gulf Coast/Texas brew over her near 40 years of playing music professionally. She has been an Austin and national favorite for decades, frequently earning Blues Music Awards and Grammy nominations for her albums....
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