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KUT at the Four Seasons: Ruthie Foster

March 20, 2012 2:17 pm by: Peter Babb

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Austin musician Ruthie Foster is the definition of a vocal powerhouse. She grew up singing in her church's gospel choir in Gause, Texas, but it wasn't until her time in the Navy that she began to perform for big crowds and truly realize her own talent. She's been nationally recognized for her extraordinary talent, earning herself a nomination for the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2009 and a Blues Music Award for Best Female Artist of the Year in 2010. Ruthie Foster's most recent album, Let it Burn, was released earlier this year to overwhelmingly positive reviews. Ruthie Foster played a rousing set for our early morning fans at the Four Seasons. Listen HERE for Ruthie Foster at the Four Seasons....
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Big Broadcast: Best of Texas @ SXSW 2012

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Big Broadcast: Best of Texas @ SXSW 20...

On the next Texas Music Matters, we're turning a spotlight on "The Best of Texas" showcasing at SXSW Music. We'll profile the ones to watch from the Lone Star State, plus we'll rundown our annual list of 5 local musicians who day in and day out help to define the Austin sound--we...
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KUT at the Four Seasons: Cotton Mather

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KUT at the Four Seasons: Cotton Mather

Austin based band Cotton Mather isn't the most well known band, but their album Kontiki's influence is deep and widespread. The album was an enormous hit in the UK, and Noel Gallagher has claimed it to be one of his favorites. It can be said that Kontiki has influenced a...
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Austin Aces 2012: Gurf Morlix

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Austin Aces 2012: Gurf Morlix

As the world comes to Austin for SXSW music this week, KUT is celebrating five Austin musicians making a mark on the world stage--we call them Austin Aces. In part three of our weeklong series “The Austin Aces”, Jody Denberg reports on a prolific singer-songwriter and musician...
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SXSW week: SX Showcase at CPC, Monolathe Records at Frank, and Gallardo Productions at The Grackle

Austin Music Minute, SXSW 2012

SXSW week: SX Showcase at CPC, Monolat...

Greetings from South-By central. I, your humble Austin Music Minute maven Laurie Gallardo, have a little handful of showcases to recommend to you while you're out and about. The number of choices is a bit overwhelming, so hopefully this will help you in your selection process. Each of these...
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The Daily Buzz Podcast at SXSW: March 13

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The Daily Buzz Podcast at SXSW: March ...

THE DAILY BUZZ WITH EUGENE HERNANDEZ is in Austin to capture the latest from the South by Southwest Film Festival, including a taste of this year's bustling Interactive conference. Produced with the support of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, The Daily Buzz is presented daily in Texas with KUT...
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“Homeless Hotspots” Stir Controversy

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“Homeless Hotspots” Stir Controversy

A program that was intended to generate income and good will for homeless people at South by Southwest sparked a huge backlash. “Wireless connection! 4G! You need to get online? I’m your guy! Hot spot! Hot spot!” Mark West is standing outside the Austin Convention Center. He’s wearing...
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KUT at the Four Seasons: Wednesday, March 14

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KUT at the Four Seasons: Wednesday, Ma...

KUT is hosting some great shows at the Four Seasons during SXSW, AND there is no wristband required for entry. With the shows starting so early, you can count on a more intimate experience than what you might expect from those shows starting later on in the day. Here are the specifics: Each set is...
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In ‘Taiwan Oyster’, an Eastern Backdrop with Austin Sensibility

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In ‘Taiwan Oyster’, an Eas...

One of the films having its premiere at this year's SXSW film festival tells the story of two expats who set out on a journey to bury a fellow American. But while the film takes place far from here, it is rich with Texas texture, sensibility and talent....
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KUT at the Four Seasons: Lost In The Trees

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KUT at the Four Seasons: Lost In The T...

North Carolina based band Lost in the Trees is Ari Picker's pop passion project. The group started out as his one man bedroom recording project, and since then has evolved to become something of a folk orchestra, with a full backing band and...
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SXSW 2012 Profile: Interview with Producer Danny Reisch

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SXSW 2012 Profile: Interview with Prod...

Austin-based producer extraordinaire Danny Reisch has worked with a long list of talented people, so long that it's difficult to name them all in one setting without forgetting at least a couple of names. That's why he can never name them all at once. There are too many. And they're all great:...
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Ray Wylie Hubbard: “Count My Blessings”

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Ray Wylie Hubbard: “Count My Ble...

In a career that's spanned almost five decades, Ray Wylie Hubbard has cast a long shadow in Texas music. Hubbard effortlessly blends elements of country, blues and rock 'n' roll into a sound that is unmistakably his. The sound is also...
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SXSW Interactive Growth Continues

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SXSW Interactive Growth Continues

Thousands of tech industry workers were leaving town, just as thousands of music industry people and fans begin to converge on Austin. South by Southwest Interactive ended Tuesday; the music conference gets started Tuesday night. ...
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M. Ward: “Primitive Girl”

Song of the Day, SXSW 2012, SXSW Music

M. Ward: “Primitive Girl”

Matthew Stephen Ward (or better known by his stage name M. Ward) is a luminary of modern indie-folk and rock. In addition to being a much-loved solo artist, Ward is a prolific collaborator. He's worked with » read more
KUT at the Four Seasons: Thursday, March 15

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KUT at the Four Seasons: Thursday, Mar...

KUT is hosting some great shows at the Four Seasons during SXSW, AND there is no wristband required for entry. With the shows starting so early, you can count on a more intimate experience than what you might expect from those shows starting later on in the day. Here are the specifics: Each set is...
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