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Austin Music Map: World Music Night at Halcyon
Monday nights at Halcyon might be the closest thing Austin has to a United Nations. Representatives from Mexico, China, India, Lebanon, and a dozen other countries come together. But then instead of debating global policy, they play music. Because this ...
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend
I'm guilty of repeating myself, but so be it. The Austin Music Minute makes no bones about it: Dale Watson is someone you need to add to your short list of must-see performers. And if you haven’t had the ...
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Ra Ra Riot: Is It Too Much
From dance-y, string-laden chamber-pop to the synth-y sounds you'll here on their new album Beta Love (out today), the band's never stopped growing and striving to be the best darn pop band they can be.
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Song of the Day

Matthew E. White: “One Of These Days”

In addition to his solo work White, a native of Richmond, Va., is the leader of the critically-aclaimed, avant-garde jazz group Fight the Big Bull....
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Austin Music Minute

Fourth of July Shows: The Ripe at Counter Culture, Dale Watson at Sahara Lounge, and More

Hey there, Fourth of July party people. By now you've got some grills going, and there may be swimming involved as well - that's just how we celebrate Independence Day. But I'd like to add to that, if I may. Today's Austin Music Minute offers a few live music show suggestions that should make your Fourth even more awesome: -Major musical tributes goin' down at the 4th of July Fun House BBQ, at the 29th Street Ballroom at Spider House, 2908 Fruth St. Featuring songwriter Roky Moon performing classics by the Thin White Duke, and sets by Gal Pals, The Wolf, Holy Wave, and Crooked Bangs. On the inside stage, Wil Cope and Christy Hays performing music by Graham Parsons and Emmy Lou Harris, respectively, and Chris Catalena and Friends doing the music of Willie Nelson. -Country western...
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Music Archive

Nathan Hamilton – Live in Studio 1A

“Six Black Birds” is the new release from Austin singer-songwriter Nathan Hamilton, and it’s quite a departure from the same Hamilton who came away from 2000…...
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Michael Franti & Spearhead –...

Singer Michael Franti was born in Oakland, California and grew up in Davis, California. After high school, he went to play basketball for the University of San Francisco. It was th…...
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Darin Layne Live in Studio 1A

Austin’s Darin Layne and his confident fingers fly across the fretboard, then the next minute he might choose to calmly caress the neck of chosen guitar. His latest CD The Fi…...
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Jonathan Richman Breezes Through Studi...

As the founding member of Boston’s The Modern Lovers, cult-figure Jonathan Richman has become one of rock’s most unpredictable, eccentric and lovable characters…...
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The Summer Wardrobe, Live from Studio ...

In Austin, The Summer Wardrobe can mean cargo shorts, a KUT t-shirt, or the name of a band. You guessed it! The Summer Wardrobe describes their sound as “ambient southern roc…...
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Asylum Street Spankers Live in Studio ...

Austin’s fixtures on the scene and local legends Asylum Street Spankers have a new recording, but this time it’s for kids. That’s right… you heard corretly…...
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Jonathan Edwards & Sarah Hickman ...

Folk singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards has enjoyed a career spanning 35 years, 14 albums, and a million-selling song while collaborating with such artists as Emmylou Harris,…...
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Patty Griffin – Live in Studio 1A

Austin-based singer/songwriter Patty Griffin has come a long way in the music world since age 16, when she picked up a fifty-dollar guitar and began writing songs. Among her half-…...
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Timbuk3 co-founder Pat MacDonald on Li...

Pat MacDonald, half of the Austin duo Timbuk3, stops by our studios for a performance and chat with Larry Monroe. Using his homemade gear, MacDonald takes us on a one-man tour of his…...
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The Jungle Rockers Live in Studio 1A

If smoke, sweat, spilled beer, and cheap perfume had a collective name, it might be The Jungle Rockers. Primitive, rockabilly beats and snarling vocals from these kids come off as…...
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Mundi Live in Studio 1A

The intoxicating sound of Austin’s Mundi features classical guitar, violin, cello, bass, and an arsenal of percussion. Their latest release The Book and the Flower blurs…...
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The Horsies Live in Studio 1A

Austin’s The Horsies assembled in the early ‘90s with one thing in mind: getting people to dance instead of stare at their shoes, heckle, and slam into each other. The…...
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Alejandro Escovedo Live in Studio 1A

Alejandro Escovedo 14-year solo career is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and some of the best rock-n-roll music to originate from the Lone Star State. Last year’s J…...
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Sheboygan Live in Studio 1A

Saturday, February 17, 2007Sheboygan Sheboygan, Wisconsin is deservedly famous for many things. Bratwurst for a start, The Chordettes, and comedian Jackie Mason. So it’…...
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