Monthly Archives: July 2011
Rebirth Brass Band – latest brass band to blow me away
I recently made a trip to Waterloo Records and grabbed the first thing that jumped out at me: Rebirth of New Orleans, by the Rebirth Brass Band. It pretty much blows me away. I discovered them last Mardi Gras, when … Continue reading
Filed under funk, music, roots, world music
Hard rocking yet ethereal, short-lived Levitation touched Heaven
When you hear something perfect, you want it to last forever. It doesn’t work that way. The most beautiful things in life are ephemeral. Levitation was a perfect example. It was formed Terry Bickers, the emotionally fragile but brilliant guitarist … Continue reading
Filed under music, one you might've missed, progressive rock, psych, rock, Uncategorized, video
The Casualty Process debut EP available for free download
The Casualty Process, my favorite indie rockers from Iran, just released their debut, a 5-song EP called (Un)even. Right now you can download it for free on their website. There’s also a donation button in case you’d like to send … Continue reading
Filed under indie, indie rock, music, rock, Uncategorized
John Pointer entertains fans & patrons with funny song about hookers
I respect a twisted sense of humor almost as much as I do musical talent. I saw John Pointer for the second time last Thursday at Quoffer’s in Elgin, Texas and he had both of those qualities on full display. … Continue reading
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Lee County Line – a young country band that’s going places
My latest discovery is a country band by the name of Lee County Line, now based in Cedar Park, but originally from Lexington, Texas (a place with just over 1,000 people that’s famous for Snow’s BBQ). I heard them on … Continue reading
Filed under alt-country, country, live show, music, one to watch, Uncategorized
Great psych rock from Houston – the Tontons (discovered via Foulpeony)
Great tip from Austin blogger Foulpeony.
Filed under indie, indie rock, psych
Just discovered a great Austin-based music blog: Foulpeony
I decided to poke around WordPress a little bit and ran across Foulpeony, a neat music blog by an Austinite who like me, cares deeply about music and musicians. It’s a newish blog, just started in June, but it’s off … Continue reading
Filed under commentary, music, Uncategorized
Doleful Lions’ Let’s Break Bobby Beausoleil Out of Prison available for download now on Bandcamp
Just got an update to the update from Jonathan Scott of The Doleful Lions. The latest album, Let’s Break Bobby Beausoleil Out of Prison, is available for download on Bandcamp starting today. (The recently-announced digital release arrangement with Jesus Warhol … Continue reading
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Can Austin’s music scene survive in a ‘family friendly’ Entertainment District?
Progress is inevitable and it’s better than decay. I guess… But I can’t help but feel a bit of melancholy after walking around Austin’s entertainment district last night. Everything is starting to look way too nice. My brother and I … Continue reading →
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