March 17, 2012 7:00 pm by: Peter Babb
Seattle four-piece
Motopony is one of indie rock's many testaments to the power of collaboration. Songwriter Daniel Blue and multi-instrumentalist Buddy Ross joined forces after several chance meetings told them that it was time to give in to the fates and work together. Bringing along guitarist Brantley Cady and Forrest Mauvais for the ride, they began to craft some excellent indie rock. Their tracks have melodies that grab you and don't let you go and lyrics that are both thoughtful and ambitious.
Motopony was part of KUT's SXSW lineup at the Four Seasons, you can catch their se from Friday morning RIGHT HERE!...
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Some may say that singer and songwriter Nneka Elise Egbunda, known professionally as simply Nneka, came out of nowhere, that her rise to popularity was completely unforeseen. But those who have followed her from the beginning always knew that she would earn the fame she has today. Born in Nigeria to a Nigerian father and German mother, she grew up there and at 18 moved to Germany to pursue a musical career. Her determination and drive to succeed in music shows in her highly original and inspired work, a blend of hip-hop and soul music. Nneka performed at the Four Seasons this Friday as part of KUT's SXSW lineup. Listen Nneka RIGHT HERE!... » read more
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One of the best showcases I've ever seen at SXSW was this year's 2010 BMI Benefit Showcase for Girls Rock Camp in Austin. On March 17, 2010 at Submerged on 333 E. 2nd St, a packed crowd enthusiastically greeted the following all girl/female lead lineup for a rollicking good time:...
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“We just woke up,” Califone’s Tim Rutili quipped midway through their 1 PM set Thursday. Perched under a cloudless sky at the French Legation Museum, Califon…...
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Fantastic performances by Carrie Rodriguez, Martin Crane of Brazos, and White Denim. And a hug from Bobby Bare, Jr., too....
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On Wednesday 3/17, for the first time during SXSW, KUT presented three exciting shows from the SXSW Day Stage at the Austin Convention Center featuring Bobby Bare Jr. with David Vandervelde, Jason Collett & Nneka. At 2:30pm, 30 minutes before the showcase began, KUT staff and volunteers rushed the...
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Disparate bills, like the one camping out at the Mohawk Wednesday afternoon, are par for the course for South By Southwest–and that’s precisely what makes this fest…...
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The Austin Music Minute is diggin' the line-ups for both of these showcases, going on tonight:
BrooklynVegan showcase -
Wednesday, March 17, at
Club DeVille, 900 Red River
NPR Showcase -
Wednesday,...
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Here are three more recommendations, courtesy of your
KUT Austin Music Minute hostess with the mostess,
Laurie Gallardo. We've got a day show and two evening gigs. Look at all of these groovy linky bits to click on! Explore the fab music:
Austin Music...
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Three women singing a capella folk songs might not sound like a pleasant recipe for a 6th Street bar (and one where patrons were more interested in the NCAA than SXSW), yet Mountain M…...
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As the world comes to Austin for SXSW Music, KUT’s celebrating five Austin artists making a mark on the world stage. In the final installment in our series ‘Austin Aces’, Texas Music Matters’ David Brown salutes a revered Austin artist who continues to make an impact almost a year after...
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We're out enjoying the festival and want you to join us! Check out where we are and what we're up to rightthissecond....
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Hi Guys. I’m Chris Lynn, editor at Austin lifestyle blog Republic of Austin. Laurie Gallardo and the good folks at KUT asked me to do a video series on SXSW. Enjoy!
SXSW is alwa…...
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Central Presbyterian Church is an oasis for fans and musicians alike: No muddled sound, drunk hipsters, or irritable bloggers here–just an immense, rich space perfect fo…...
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On the next edition of
Texas Music Matters, host David Brown talks with a panel of some of public radio’s most discerning critics as they handpick this year’s must see artists at South by Southwest music. Join us for an hour of musical discovery called
“The List”....
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Drive-By Truckers make smart Southern rock--that might seem like an oxymoron, but their new album
Big To-Do has equal parts brain and brawn. Plus, we preview a new band named
Happy Birthday, who are releasing a...
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