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Song of the DayGarrett LeBeau: “Brothers”LeBeau breathes his vocals, and the band is loose and groovy, but plenty tight.... |
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Austin Music MinuteA Horn is Calling YouAt times, I refer to Devin James Fry as "the wandering soul unafraid of the dark." Travel is an art form, meant to open wide those doors of perception and lighten the heavy loads of the brain. It is not simply going places, it's being those places, exploring the environment with open heart and mind. The Austin-based songwriter and musician wholeheartedly welcomes whatever journey lies ahead.... |
Song of the Day
Pollens: “New Lazarus”
The six-piece blends Eastern and African melodies and sophisticated harmonies with delicate indie rock....
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Austin Music Minute
Pecan Street Festival Saturday and Sun...
Expect an extra-busy, bustling Downtown Austin this weekend. The Pecan Street Festival will be underway, taking over 6th St. with all manner of cool sights and sounds. The fest is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts...
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Balmorhea: “Masollan”
On October 2, Balmorhea will release Stranger, an album that retains the group's roots but expands the boundaries in new directions....
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Digital Antique: “Flatline”
Every music nerd has his or her moment whilst watching a film wherein they think (or, more likely, interject to their uninterested friends), "Man, I know a song that would totally fit in this scene to go with this scene." Some music is just plain made for the silver screen, whether it's used for...
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Austin Music Minute
The Bad Lovers Play Tonight at Beerlan...
These guys have packed rooms in just about every spot they've played in town, from Spider House to The Sahara Lounge, and every gig is a major party. You soon discover why once they hit the stage. The Bad Lovers are the ultimate rock jump start to one hell of a massive time.
The Austin-based...
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Music Archive
Michael McDermott @ KUT 9/25/12
Folk rocker Michael McDermott has come a long way, both in his career and in his life. McDermott has gone from addiction to philanthropy, from his first album (620 West Surf) to his latest (Hit Me Back). The new album reflects these massive changes throughout the course of his life, and preaches...
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Music, Music Archive
Jeff Lofton @ KUT 9/26/12
When Austin trumpeter, composer and bandleader Jeff Lofton is brought up for discussion, it's not long before you hear comparisons to Miles Davis. It's easy to see why: Lofton's skill is astounding, he's a jazz musician, and he plays the trumpet. Miles Davis...
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Features
THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Whiskey Shivers
This is one that'll really blow your mind, music freaks! Welcome to this week's edition of The Good Music Club, the fabulous live monthly music event and online video series highlighting local music artists that make the Austin scene so...
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Music, Texas Music Matters
The Big Broadcast: Goin’ on a Te...
Doug Sahm's lap steel guitar. Sunny Ozuna's purple lame bodysuit. Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Old Number One" Stratocaster. Handwritten lyrics by Townes Van Zandt. This week, we're exploring just a few of the hundreds of landmarks of Lone Star music at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. ...
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Austin Music Minute
Triple Bill: Kay Leotard, The Happen-I...
There she goes again, singing the praises of the almighty triple bill. And it tends to be extra special for me if it's all local bands. I'm happy to report I've got just such a treat for you, coming up this evening.
Hurray! Triple bill goodness, featuring:
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Hard Proof in Studio 1a 9/27/12
Austin collective Hard Proof has taken on the daunting task of bringing Afrobeat music to Texas. So far, they've been fantastically successful. The nine-piece outfit absolutely tears it up at their live shows, rocking venues with the energy of their...
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Houndmouth: “Houston Train”
The Kentucky/Indiana-based band Houndmouth are doing their part to keep the roots alive....
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Austin Music Minute
Guided By Voices Plays Tonight at Emo&...
Since their formation back in 1983 in Dayton, OH, then the official disbanding in 2004, and followed by what was dubbed the “classic line-up” reunion tour for Matador Records' 21st anniversary in 2010,
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White Denim: “Bess St.”
"Bess St." epitomizes how far the band came in just a few short years....
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