Austin Music Minute
Austin Music Minute
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Austin Music Minute: Colin Gilmore
It would be too easy to label the music of Colin Gilmore as West Texas rock. Gilmore himself has said there's also the strong influence of all the punk, psychedelic, country and pop music he listened to throughout the years. He's learned from the best, and it shows. You can see him play tonight at F …
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Austin Music Minute: Kim Kimura Quartet
There's a special Valentine's treat tonight for jazz lovers. The Elephant Room, recently named one of the top ten jazz venues in the United States by Wynton Marsalis, is celebrating its 18th Anniversary. The Kris Kimura Quartet will be on hand for a special CD release performance tonight, starting a …
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Austin Music Minute: The White Ghost Shivers: Austin Music Minute: The White Ghost Shivers
If you haven't made those special Valentines plans for your loved one, and you're both in the mood for something a little different, The White Ghost Shivers may have just the thing you're looking for. It's time for the Shivers Valentine's Day Massacre, happening tomorrow night at The Continental Clu …
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Austin Music Minute: Green Mountain Grass: Austin Music Minute: Green Mountain Grass
Bluegrass is but one of several ingredients to be found in the music of Austin's Green Mountain Grass. Gypsy swing, folk, reggae, funk and jazz blend together in a melodic style that fans have dubbed as "gonzograss," a mastery of traditional music forms that also leaves plenty of room for …
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Austin Music Minute: T-Bird and The Breaks
It's a trip back in time with the 10-piece musical review T-Bird and The Breaks. This Austin band, led by front man Tim Crane, specializes in classic soul and R&B sounds. They might cover the occasional Wilson Pickett song, but most of the music you'll hear is all their own. Check them out a …
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Austin Music Minute: Band Member???s Birthday Bash
Musician Greg Lewis of local band Mr. Lewis and the Funeral 5, and Ryan Rooney of Kanko, are celebrating their birthdays with a blowout rock show at Emo's tomorrow night. Of course, Mr. Lewis and Kanko are on the bill, as well as The Jungle Rockers and Reverend Glass Eye. Band Member's Birthday B …
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Austin Music Minute: Pop Show at Antone's
Antone's is known to host the best blues, rock and R&B artists from all around. This time, there's an indie pop show thrown into the mix. There's a show at Antone's tonight that features local artists ???Til We're Blue Or Destroy, The Carrots, and Many Birthdays. Pop Show at Antone's feat …
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Austin Music Minute: James McMurtry
Texas artist James McMurtry is a powerful voice in roots music. While he isn't necessarily political in his songwriting approach, he doesn't shy away from examining social issues and current events. McMurtry is the headliner at midnight tonight at The Continental Club on South Congress. There will b …
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Austin Music Minute: Texas Eastside Kings
In the postwar era, East Austin was a bustling scene for blues and R&B, and the Texas Eastside Kings played an integral role in keeping it alive. Touring musicians like Lightning Hopkins and T-Bone Walker relied on the Kings for backing support. The Texas Eastside Kings are the featured perf …
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Austin Music Minute: Dougie MacLean
Scottish songwriter Dougie MacLean has gained international recognition for his work as both singer and composer. Among his numerous appearances, he's graced the stages of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and Carnegie Hall in New York, and still finds time to run his own record label, recording studi …
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Austin Music Minute: Chix Rock Benefit Concert
The women are rockin' the house tomorrow night at The Continental Club. It's a non-stop party with great music provided by some of Austin's best performers at the Chix Rock show this Saturday. Some of the performers include Kacy Crowley, Mary Cutrufello, and the West Coast Pinups, featuring Cella Bl …
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Austin Music Minute: SUNSET
SUNSET is the musical project of local songwriter Bill Baird. His ideas are formulated by a wide array of instruments, playing styles, and a good dose of experimentation that always makes the interesting. See him headlining a show tonight at The Parish on East 6th Street. SUNSET w/ The Mercers, S …
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Austin Music Minute: The Calm Blue Sea
Austin band The Calm Blue Sea is the opener worth checking out tonight at The Mohawk on Red River. They'll get the night started with atmospheric, ethereal post-rock instrumentals. The featured touring acts are funk electronica band Laromlab and indie electro outfit RobotCowboy. Get to the Mohawk by …
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Austin Music Minute: Plumtucker
Plumtucker, the musical alter-ego of artist David Lutes, finds a little bit of everything to inspire his songwriting. From folk rock, to jazz pop, to Americana, he embraces it all to define his own personal style. Plumtucker is celebrating the release of his live album with a free show tomorrow nigh …
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Austin Music Minute: Jeff Plankenhorn: AMM - Jeff Plankenhorn
Jeff Plankenhorn, or Plank, as he's known to friends and fans, has performed with the best of the best: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gylkison, Slaid Cleaves, Ruthie Foster and many more. This time, he brings his special blend of rock and Americana to a show he's headlining tonight at Momo's on West 6th …
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Austin Music Minute: The Noise Revival Orchestra Experience
One of the biggest inspirations behind The Noise Revival Orchestra Experience is the art of modern classical music composition. They explore atmosphere, mood, movement and musical stream of consciousness. Join them for their next experimental escapade at their EP release party at Lambert's. The N …
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Austin Music Minute: Evening Under the Oaks w/ Johnny Goudie
The next featured artist in the French Legation Museum's Evening Under the Oaks concert series is Austin songwriter and rock pop artist Johnny Goudie. The gates open at 7 p.m. tomorrow night, and the music starts at 8 p.m. People are invited to bring blankets, chairs and picnics to enjoy under the o …
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Austin Music Minute: The Gourds
Before they head out for some tour dates on the West Coast, The Gourds will play a handful of Texas shows, including one at Antone's this Friday night. This is definitely a band you need to experience live. As they see it, their energy comes from the music and "a near-pathological need for a go …
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Austin Music Minute: Alvin Crow
One of the best performances around can be experienced at the hardcore country show, brought to you by an artist who knows it well, Alvin Crow. It's a good dose of honky tonk, western swing, and one mean fiddle. Alvin Crow performs with James White tonight at <a href=" Broken Spoke on So …
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Austin Music Minute: The Hunnies
Austin rock pop band The Hunnies headlines the show at the Hole In the Wall tonight, with more local music by bands Cavedweller and Basic opening the show. The Hunnies w/ Cavedweller & BasicMonday, January 21Hole In the Wall2538 Guadalupe
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