Atlas Maior is an Austin-based trio that has a deep appreciation for everything the world has to offer. Named after the eleven-volume world atlas published in Amsterdam in the 17th century, the band keeps a basic philosophy: While the...
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Billy Joe Shaver is one of those performers with a bio that is impossible to sum up in a few sentences. So i'm just going to try and list a few of the parts he's played in his lifetime; farm hand, Navy serviceman, sawmill operator, alcoholic,, actor, songwriter, preacher, father, and performer....
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The name Kyle Thomas might ring a bell when you take a look at who he's played with: Most notably the metal band Witch, alongside J. Mascis; covering a slightly mellower side of things with avant-folk outfit Feathers; and conjuring some insanity with trio Happy Birthday. That's a hell of a resume,...
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Marcia Ball grew up in Louisiana, and was exposed to rock, blues, and zydeco from the start. She has been in several jam bands throughout her life, but has made her reputation as a solo pianist and singer. With plenty of critical acclaim under her belt (including five Grammy nominations and a 2012...
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This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll remember an accordion player who squeezed a lot of music into one lifetime. Lee Roy Matocha died on July 12, 2003. Nicknamed the “Fayetteville Flash,” Matocha was born on August 2, 1932, in » read more

"Best Jukebox in Austin" is a hotly contested title. But if you're a fan of swing, doo-wop, and big band, chances are good you favor the juke at Lala's Little Nugget—a smoky dive bar in Allandale that's perpetually decked out with Christmas decorations....
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