May 21, 2012 3:23 pm by: Peter Babb
In their first generation, NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) was a rollicking fusion of rock, jazz, blues and contemporary pop that was known for their energetic and dynamic live shows. They had (and to an extent still have) a cult following and their music featured on soundtracks for many movies and television series, including that of The Simpsons, for which they were the house band for many years....
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With his debut album From the Ground Up, John Fullbright made a distinctly southern foray onto the scene. Sprouted from influences like Townes van Zandt and tinged with blues and gospel sentiments, the album is filled with religion, regret, and cynical wit.... » read more
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Bluegrass stalwart Tim O’Brien is one of the most skillful purveyors of the craft. His easygoing style has landed him on the forefront of the contemporary bluegrass moveme…...
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Tucson, AZ’s Calexico continue to fascinate on the new engaging and beautiful Carried to Dust, softening their Southwestern-border/Americana sound with guests Sam Bea…...
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Not the man but the band, Austin’s Frank Smith formed in Boston. Their fourth and latest release Heavy Handed Peace and Love is bright alt-country complete with lap steel, h…...
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Justin Rice and Christian Rudder make up Brooklyn’s Bishop Allen. Rudder and Rice often invite friends into the studio and on tour to help flesh out their sound. Bishop Alle…...
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Montreal, CA’s Plants and Animals are products of the continuously burgeoning Canadian art-rock scene. While bands of their brethren are known to feature epic orchestra…...
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Love him or loathe him, Nashville-based singer songwriter and bona fide rock star Ryan Adams continues to crank out songs and albums faster than his shows sell out. Since 2005R…...
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Born in England, accomplished pianist, vocalist and songwriter Jon Cleary has studied the music and culture of New Orleans for the past 20 years and along with his Absolute Monste…...
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Austin’s own The Black Angels have recently been working with legendary and local psychedelic music guru Roky Erickson while acquiring quite a large fan base with their mo…...
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The devastation of Hurricane Katrina seemed to only invigorate the Crescent City’s most popular brass band. Formed in ‘70s New Orleans, the Dirty Dozen revitalize…...
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It might’ve been Elvis Costello’s My Aim is True that prompted Kansas-born singer/songwriter Freedy Johnston to immerse himself in the Lawrence, KS new wave scene…...
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Austin’s White Ghost Shivers play hillbilly, hokum and swing music but wear rock’n’roll hearts on their sleeve while living up to the description as “…...
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LA-based band Ozomatli have been performing their indefinable brand of Latin-dance, funk, hip-hop and world beat influences for over a decade. From the Aztec language of Nahaut…...
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Austin singer/songwriter Erin Ivey’s debut album The 11th Floor received national acclaim this year from various newspapers and music periodicals to celebrity gossip c…...
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The Black & White Years broke out in a big way at last year’s SXSW. But not with a show at some legendary venue like Emo’s or Stubbs. Instead, their big moment came w…...
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