August 23, 2012 11:08 am by: Peter Babb
Portland's
Y La Bamba swings through Austin as part of an extensive tour for their new album
Court the Storm taking them across the US before heading back to the North West. The septet brings a modern swing and swagger to their folk music roots for a fun mix of old and new that feels familiar without being outdated. They are also stopping by the
Cactus Cafe for an intimate performance at the University of Texas at Austin. Listen here for
Y La Bamba in the brand new Studio 1a....
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