Texas Music Matters Podcast for Austin, TX from KUT, 90.5 FM http://kut.org/music Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:38:29 GMT en-us dhumphreys@kut.org Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:38:29 GMT 60 http://kut.org/items/show/11907 Listen here. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:38:29 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/11907 staff@kut.org (Peter Babb) http://kut.org/items/show/11797 Listen here. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:29:13 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/11797 staff@kut.org (Peter Babb) http://kut.org/items/show/11643 On March 30th, when officials at the Long Center for the Performing Arts formally dedicate the Austin Music Memorial, the names of ten people will be immortalized for helping put Austin on the nation's musical map. Many Austinites won't recognize the name of inductee Roosevelt Williams. But his other name may ring a few bells. For KUT's Texas Music Matters, David Brown reports that the man who used to be known as "the Grey Ghost" is finally getting his due. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:06:31 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/11643 staff@kut.org (David Brown) http://kut.org/items/show/11506 Port Arthur, Texas wasn't big enough to hold the spirit or ambitions of Janis Joplin. Much has been said and written about what happened when she came to Austin in the early ‘60's. But how much is true? For KUT's Texas Music Matters, David Brown looks back and talks with some people who were close to the legendary singer. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:32:21 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/11506 staff@kut.org (David Brown) http://kut.org/items/show/11463 Listen here. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:54:12 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/11463 staff@kut.org (Peter Babb) http://kut.org/items/show/11361 This weekend, Joe Ely will be performing at a star-studded event to raise money for an educational project that connects kids with Nobel laureates. For KUT's Texas Music Matters' Andy Uhler reports, Ely's turning his attention to such local projects after a life spent on the road. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:40:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/11361 staff@kut.org (Andrew Uhler) http://kut.org/items/show/10948 Austin's music walk-of-fame promises to be an important celebration of the city's musical heritage...so why no Stevie Ray or Clifford Antone? Texas Music Matters' David Brown reports. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:48:35 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/10948 staff@kut.org (David Brown) http://kut.org/items/show/10859 Sam Beam quit his job teaching at a Fine Arts College in Miami to move to Dripping Springs for some privacy. But he's having a bit of trouble finding tranquility after releasing one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:33:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/10859 staff@kut.org (Andrew Uhler) http://kut.org/items/show/10785 An exclusive recording of Okkervil River and strings from UT's Hogg Auditorium. Originally recorded on April 21st, 2007. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:00:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/10785 staff@kut.org (Andrew Uhler) http://kut.org/items/show/10779 With a new documentary film release and a new soundtrack CD, the future looks brighter than ever for the legendary Austin guitar-slinger/songwriter, Jon Dee Graham. For KUT's Texas Music Matters, David Brown has a profile. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:54:42 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/10779 staff@kut.org (David Brown) http://kut.org/items/show/10750 On Monday, an Austin music landmark celebrated its renovation by throwing a big benefit concert. But as KUT's Texas Music Matters, David Brown reports that the relaunch of the Austin Music Hall came down to the wire. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:40:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/10750 staff@kut.org (David Brown) http://kut.org/items/show/10483 Concerns about the state of music education inspired the creation of "Grounded in Music": an initiative aimed at getting underprivileged kids to think about how music might change their lives. The early results are more than encouraging, they're inspiring. For Texas Music Matters, David Brown reports that other cities, including Philadelphia, are thinking about opening their own chapters of the "Grounded in Music" program. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:53:08 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/10483 staff@kut.org (David Brown)