There are tons of festivals in Austin, but none provide a better glimpse at the culture of this town than Fun Fun Fun Fest. The lineup, which has always featured
[rating=7.00] Approaching Neil Young’s new album Storytone, it is well to keeping in mind the iconoclastic artist is no stranger to either strings (his eponymous solo album, Comes A Time)
[rating=9.00] Thank goodness for Eliot Bronson. One of the best releases so far this year, Bronson’s self-titled record is a rock and roll, folk, country mash-up that showcases his strong
Bypassing his usual beer and occasional shot of whiskey, James McMurtry’s glass of red wine was symbolic of the evening’s show. Touring with his band in support of his first
In contrast to its black and white/sepia tone cover graphics, Trilogy is full of colors, primary, pastel and all shades in between. And that’s not surprising as the three piece
[rating=9.00] Sallie Ford is the ultimate garage rock dream girl, maintaining her effortless badassness and sexy demeanor with every note she sings. Her voice is soulful and quivering, but strong
The layout of Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge doesn’t much recall the late Bill Graham’s Fillmore East, but the triple bill of Anders Parker’s Cloud Badge, Blood Oranges and Waylon Speed
What Festivals Can Learn From the Voodoo Experience It’s nearing the end of festival season, a changing of the guard now so regimented that it’s ushered in via SXSW and
Although Halloween has come and gone, many of us are still in “WTF” mode: in awe of the performances delivered by Phish, Umphrey’s McGee, Foo Fighters, Gov’t Mule, moe., Widespread
[rating=7.00] With 2012’s Take the Kids Off Broadway, Foxygen made a bold statement with a debut album that was delightfully quirky while unabashedly derivative. The ambitious release was equal parts
