Jazz trio The Bad Plus began playing together in 2000, and it didn't take but three performances together before they had a debut album out. Known for covering distinctly non-jazz songs, The Bad Plus have established a style that fits new jazz snugly beside indie rock and pop, thus making them popular with fans from all over the spectrum....
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I could hear some collective groans of disappointment as Fourth of July revelers realized the holiday falls smack dab in the middle of the week, on a Wednesday, this year. It doesn't really accommodate plans for the typical long weekend, but there are a few celebration organizers taking advantage of the weekend prior to the 4th. The one featured on today's Austin Music Minute is inviting music lovers out to enjoy some great area bands in the great outdoors. The Red, White & Blue Ball is a music and camping event, specially designed for a more intimate setting, with a very impressive list of local talent on the bill: Wheeler Brothers,...
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