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Austin Music Map: World Music Night at Halcyon
Monday nights at Halcyon might be the closest thing Austin has to a United Nations. Representatives from Mexico, China, India, Lebanon, and a dozen other countries come together. But then instead of debating global policy, they play music. Because this ...
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend
I'm guilty of repeating myself, but so be it. The Austin Music Minute makes no bones about it: Dale Watson is someone you need to add to your short list of must-see performers. And if you haven’t had the ...
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Ra Ra Riot: Is It Too Much
From dance-y, string-laden chamber-pop to the synth-y sounds you'll here on their new album Beta Love (out today), the band's never stopped growing and striving to be the best darn pop band they can be.
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Song of the Day

A Giant Dog: “Cleveland Steven”

It's a thick slice of punk, with just a soupçon of rock opera panache....
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Austin Music Minute

From the Ashes, Something Brighter and Better

Early success is an exciting thing for any band, but with it comes the added pressure of keeping the momentum going. The Rocketboys were facing that early on, juggling a hectic…...
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Austin Music Minute

AIR Showcase: The White Horse Gospel S...

Yes sir, I'm a fan of Chris Brecht. Not only does the man have some brilliant songs and fascinating tales to tell, he also - very much like myself - champions the local music artists who are working hard and creating some incredible music. Brecht, who's my friend, a colleague and big-time...
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Features, News

Organizer Makes Offer For Expanded ACL...

The Austin City Limits Music Festival is in talks with city officials to expand the event to cover two weekends....
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Texas Music Matters

Big Broadcast: Sessions at the Cactus ...

Hear performances by Sahara Smith, Jesse Winchester, Peter Case, and Ani DiFranco as Texas Music Matters presents another installment of ‘Sessions at the Cactus Cafe’. Join host Jody Denberg as we check out exclusive showcases and 'Austin Found Sound' from one of the city’s...
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Austin Music Minute

Breast Cancer Benefit Show Tonight at ...

I knew it would be a big celebration. I knew it would be a night of fantastic live music. But I didn't know there would be...bull rides. Awesome. My friend and colleague, local songwriter/musician and Stem & Leaf...
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Song of the Day

Anywhere: “Dead Golden West”

Anywhere is a new band that began with a chance meeting, resulting in music that could be the soundtrack for a Western movie hero's last ride....
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Song of the Day

The Flatlanders: “One Road More”

The Flatlanders conjure up a bit of that Texas high plains magic in the final recording from KUT's legendary Studio 1A....
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Austin Music Minute

Dana Falconberry Performs Tonight at F...

I've noted this previously and it still holds true. In reviews of Dana Falconberry‘s music, there is often a common thread: The listener discovers that the images and emotional intensity in her songs feel drawn from an exquisite and otherworldly place. The Austin-based songwriter, originally...
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Song of the Day

The Bad Plus: “7 Minute Mind”

For over a decade now the trio of Minnesotans-turned-New Yorkers have been blurring the boundaries between jazz, pop and rock with their innovative originals and clever covers of songs not usually lumped in with the jazz canon....
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Austin Music Minute

Night Waves Summer Monthly Music Serie...

This has got to be one of the coolest shows ever. And there's something about having it at a not-so-traditional venue, on top of that. Don't miss out on the Night Waves Summer Monthly Music Series. The series is curated by the » read more

Song of the Day

David Thomas Jones: “Our Lives”

Austin's own David Thomas Jones just can't stop. He's got his fingers in more than a few musical pies here in town....
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Features, Texas Music Matters

The Loop: Eversive

For beat artist Chris Medders--a.k.a. Eversive--his hometown of Corpus Christi is something of a mixed bag, but his struggle has certainly made him into a better musician....
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Austin Music Minute

The Black Owl Society Plays Wednesday ...

I've raved about them before. Make way for the dirty blues-rock sounds of local trio The Black Owl Society. Featuring drummer Charlie Jones, guitarist Nate Boff, and bassist/lead vocalist...
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