East Side Nightcap
After The XX played their set at the French Legation Museum, I stuck around to check out the various outdoor […]
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Sunset in the Park
The French Legation Museum, an historic homestead just east of I-35, has been home to some of the happiest times
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Quiet Corner
Down near the Red River, a trio called Branch and Steel (Wurlitzer, pedal steel, drums) play a slow instrumental set
Yard Party
My first stop this sunny Austin afternoon is the Schuba's/Lincoln Hall party out back of the Yard Dog Gallery
SXSW 2010
I arrived in Austin this morning for the 2010 edition of SXSW: the annual musical summit where just about
Playing With Kronos
The indomitable Kronos Quartet is back in town this week for a multi-faceted residency at Zankel that features four separate programs,
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Snap Crackle @ 85
Speaking of ageless musicians, Happy 85th birthday to Roy Haynes: one of the most expressive drummers in the history of
Honeyboy
What is it about the blues that keeps these guys playing well beyond the age most folks are laid up
SITE: Bushwick
I made my way to Bushwick this past sunny Sunday, the final day of Armory Week, to check out the