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Electric Touch started their band five years ago, here in Austin Texas, and already they have made quite an impression and are beginning to make their mark in this world! I spotted them at SXSW this year and they were more than accomodating and hospitable, so I decided to share the scoop on these guys! Read more
Reno Perez is set to release a new eight-song compilation album named “This Hell” March 31st at the Havana Night Club in Corpus Christi TX, followed by a a second release party at the Town Talk Tavern April 1st.
Before that, Reno will close out the night at 10:45 March 14th in Austin, TX at the Austin Symphony Square on Red River, for Margo Rey at the “Ron White Presents Margo Rey” show. Read more
There’s a high-tech company you’ve probably never heard of, but it supports all the traffic for companies you have: Twitter, Netflix, Pandora, Digg, Mashable, Soundcloud, Homeaway and many others. One day at SXSW last year, the leaders of the company had a brilliant idea to help support independent musicians. On Tuesday March 13th they are throwing a huge blowout party Read more
Rachael will be serving Austin-inspired menu items created especially for the event like Lil’ Devils – Slider Size Corn Dogs; Brisket on a Biscuit with Smoky BBQ Sauce and Sweet ‘n Spicy Pickles; Sloppy Chicken Suiza Sliders; Veg-Head Nachos with Green Chile Queso and Spicy Refried Beans (vegetarian & gluten free) . Food and drinks are free and Read more
Acclaimed Austinite Rick Broussard and his band Two Hoots and a Holler will be blasting their brand of roots rock your way during music madness week. Two Hoots and a Holler shows are always a good time, and now you can catch them at their unofficial SXSW Shows:
March 15th 10 p.m. G&S Lounge
March 16th 2 p.m. Maria’s Taco (for Sin City Social Club)
11 p.m. Mean-Eyed Cat
March 17th 2 p.m. Mojo Nixon’s Sirius Radio Show Live From the Continental Club
6 p.m. Antone’s Records
9 p.m. Ginny’s Little Longhorn
OFFICIAL SITE
www.twohootsandaholler.com
He’s like a Texas Nick Lowe, groovin’, rockin’ and slightly dangerous, the coolest elements of country meet rock-n-roll – KELLY WILLIS
Two-stepping, Live Music and Chili for a Good Cause
.(Austin, Texas) Jan. 25, 2012 — Jo’s Hot Coffee Good Food hosts the 6th Annual Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off, Two Steppin’ Competition and Benefit on Feb. 4 from 11 am to 3 pm in the Jo’s parking lot on South Congress Ave. The event is sponsored by Shiner and all proceeds benefit the Lila Tenenbown Recovery Fund.
Featured bands performing include Li’l Cap’n Travis, Chili Cold Blood, Chaparral and Woodsboss. Free two-stepping lessons at 11 am, dance contest at 12 pm, live music and chili tasting from 11 to 3. Winners announced at 3 pm for 1st and 2nd Place Chili, People’s Choice Award and Best Showmanship, with prizes including free nights at Hotel San Jose and Hotel Havana, bar tabs at the Hotel San Jose lounge, cases of Shiner beer, Central Market gift baskets, trophies and more. The event will also include a bake sale by Katy Cupcakes and a silent auction. Chili tasting tickets are $20 each and are available at the event.
The event is sponsored by Shiner, The Flatwater Foundation, Central Market, Royal Blue Grocery, Frank Hot Dogs Cold Beer and SIMS Foundation. Read more
“Some of the kids in the program have a hard shell to crack,” remarks Michael Longoria, Grounded in Music’s Program Director. “But as we mentor, teach, and share with them, the music dissolves that shell.”
(AUSTIN, Texas – January 2012) Country music stars Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll will be coheadlining at this year’s Grounded in Music 2012 Benefit Concert to raise funds for the organization’s music education program. This year’s event will be held at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Austin on Wednesday, February 15 and doors will open at 6:30 p.m., kicking off with a performance by Grounded in Music students. The event is open to the public, and prior to the show, there will be a reception for all sponsors and pre-party ticket holders. Immediately following the concert, an after-party with Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll will be held for event sponsors.
General public tickets can be purchased online at www.frontgatetickets.com. Prices for general admission tickets are $35 and $50. All event proceeds will be used to purchase musical instruments for under-privileged youth, provide education in musicianship, teach music theory, as well as offer music-related opportunities outside of performance. Event sponsors include local ad agency 3Fingers, Taco Deli and The Austin Chronicle. For information on sponsor opportunities, contact mikelongoria@groundedinmusic.org. Read more
ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Betty White’s much-talked-about rap music video is closing in on the one million view milestone. The recent surge of “I’m Still Hot” by Luciana featuring Betty White coincides with the celebration of her 90th birthday.
In late 2011, life settlement leader The Lifeline Program released the cheeky music video featuring White rapping on Luciana’s Billboard No.1 Dance Club track, along with bodybuilders, cheesecake, break-dancing and a boa constrictor. Read more
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Joe Bonamassa Blues-Rock Titan to Appear At NAMM with Sponsors Gibson, Ernie Ball, Dunlop and a Very Special Announcement with Seymour Duncan Guitar International Crowns Bonamassa as 2011′s Guitarist of the Year
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning blues-rock sensation Joe Bonamassa is driving sales for the guitar industry and keeping the guitar alive. Bonamassa, currently the hottest new Guitar Blues Rock star on the scene, is helping great companies like Guitar Center, Gibson, Epiphone, Ernie Ball, Dunlop, Clear Sonics and Klotz Cables, all of whom have
signature products with the Guitar phenom; and other companies soon to be announced. Bonamassa’s style of guitar has breathed new life and excitement back into the guitar as legions of new fans are becoming familiar again with the great sound of guitar-based rock music. Over the last year, Bonamassa has become the hottest ticket around the world, selling out the greatest concert halls in America and worldwide like the Chicago Theatre, NYC’s Beacon Theatre and Amsterdam’s Carre Theatre. Read more
The oldest kid rock camp in Austin has re-opened under the tutelage of new owner John Moyer (Union Underground, Disturbed). John has taught at the school since 1998, in-between touring the world as the bass player for the multi-platinum metal band Disturbed, which is currently on hiatus. The camp, which has a unique approach to music instruction, is located at the newly-renovated Music Lab, 1306 W. Oltorf in Austin TX. AMFM caught up with John at a rehearsal with the flagship “kid’s band” The Aviators in this interview. (video after the jump) Read more
