Surprising choices await at SXSW Conferences and music festival
For most people, the name South by Southwest means music. It’s a valid association – SXSW is still the largest music festival of its kind in the US and one of the biggest draws in […]
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‘Queen of Austin Soul’ Tameca Jones not resting on her laurels
‘Fifteen years after R&B singer Tameca Jones withdrew from Baylor University, she’s established herself as the “Queen of Austin Soul.” Jones made the decision to leave her senior year instead of continuing on to law […]
Moving Panoramas paint with sounds
Though Austin-based band Moving Panoramas is a trio, for a while it was frontwoman Leslie Sisson who commanded the attention. The title of their debut album “One,” released last September, was a nod to Sisson’s […]
Austin’s performing arts season illustrates growth and innovation
As Austin’s population swells and economic indicators signal a robust market, local performing arts organizations are offering increasingly diverse shows, concerts and events. There’s also an effort being made to increase patronage from underserved communities, […]
Sons of Santos developing a more intricate sound
Most bands have stories detailing the inspiration behind their names. Austin-based alternative folk band Sons of Santos, however, left their name up to their listeners. Founded by brothers Luis and Nick Soberon, the band members […]
Austin’s Fair City Fire catch a spark
In the year since forming their band, Austin-based rock group Fair City Fire has released their debut EP “Say It Loud,” embarked on their first tour and began recording their first full-length album. Before the four […]
Son de Rey focuses on ‘Ojos Azules’ and new challenges
The secret of a band staying together and evolving while others come and go isn’t rocket science, says Mikael Ramirez of the Austin-based quartet, Son de Rey. The key is to adjust to changes that […]
Patricia Vonne thrives as an independent voice and talent
People have asked Austin singer-songwriter Patricia Vonne why her music is performed in English and Spanish. She proudly responds, “It is my heritage.” Vonne has called Texas home since her return to her native state […]
Johnny Degollado – Puro Conjunto for modern times
In an era of reverence for the latest technology, the newest device or a way to do something different, it is not always necessary to replace what exists because it is considered “old.” For award […]
Paula Maya releases her sixth studio album, ‘Iluminar’
Keyboardist and singer/songwriter Paula Maya has been an Austin resident since 2011 and in that period has placed in the top ten of the Austin Music Awards World Music category (2013-2015). She was also a […]
Street People return to the stage after a long hiatus
Texas music is as diverse as the artists who reside within the state and create their own sound based on the myriad influences and experiences in their life. Among the many genres of music indigenous […]
Cañonazo’s Steve ‘Rat’ Silvas keeping Tejano genre alive by utilizing young talent
Steve “Rat” Silvas is the musical director and keyboardist for Cañonazo. To many Latin music insiders, the current Austin-based band needs no introduction. Those who follow Tejano music for the past few decades are aware […]
Divided Austin: Will Austin play the same old song?
As Austin’s vaunted creative culture generously supports the arts, many will argue that it has historically fallen short in engaging and benefiting all communities in the city. Austin’s ethnic minority cultural arts groups are an […]