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Steve Earle and The Dukes: “Dublin Blues” (Live at the Four Seasons)

Since his 1986 debut album, Guitar Town, San Antonio’s Steve Earle has been one of the biggest driving forces of outlaw country and rockabilly in Texas and beyond. And in case you haven’t been keeping up, the past few decades have witnessed Earle overcoming addictions and embracing outspoken political views over the course of nearly twenty studio albums and countless live shows.

Still supported by his ever-ready Dukes, the latest endeavor for Earle is his upcoming Guy Clark tribute album, Guy, out next Friday! Last Friday Steve Earle and The Dukes paid us a visit at the Four Seasons before getting deep in their current national tour and in a belated St. Patty’s Day spirit, let’s listen back to Steve’s live cover of Guy Clark’s “Dublin Blues”!

The Beat Goes On

The chaos and insanity of the beast we know as SXSW – ol’ Hurricane South-By – has come and gone, leaving a pile of exhausted people in its wake. But the Austin Music Minute is here to kindly remind you that the music continues in our fair city, even after the parties have ended and the visitors have departed. Here in the ATX, music is all – year – long.

When you’ve recovered, get back on out and see some shows. Support our local artists, purchase their music, and support their well-being (donate to HAAM and SIMS for a start). And mark your calendar for Thursday, when Kalu and the Electric Joint continue their residency at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul, 2008 S. Congress Ave. And for this show, the band will do a special acoustic set, starting at 10:30 p.m.

Days off? What days off? Let’s do this. Recommended.

-Photography by Koffler Pictures.

Texas Standard: March 18, 2019

Wallace Hall fought a bitter battle with the University of Texas alleging corrupt admissions policies. Considering new revelations, was he right all along? We’ll have a conversation with the former University of Texas regent about a college admissions process once dubbed affirmative action for the advantaged. Also, when it comes to performance based pay for teachers, do some teachers have a built in advantage over others? And a ruling in a case that could hold gunmakers liable in the wake of mass shootings. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

Wyclef Jean: “Hips Don’t Lie”(Live at the Four Seasons)

With South By South West officially in the bag we can finally return to our normal lives, but do we really want to?! All this week we’ll be revisiting our favorite KUTX Live at the Four Seasons recordings, starting today with legendary songwriter and producer Wyclef Jean.

Already a household name for his critical role in The Fugees and subsequent solo career, Wyclef has just released the collaborative album Wyclef Goes Back to School (Volume 1), a record that highlights young hand-picked up-and-comers worthy of international recognition. Last week Jean featured Jeremy Torres and Jazzy Amra when he stopped by the Four Seasons for a stripped-down acoustic performance, filled with career-spanning insights and a healthy level of braggadocio from the French-Haitian superstar. In between Jean’s boastful but uplifting storytelling, he showed off the his raw musicianship and right now you can relive the intimate early morning rendition of “Hips Don’t Lie” – originally performed by Shakira and produced by Wyclef Jean!

Dr. Sheila Brooks (Ep. 15, 2019)

On this week’s In Black America program, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a conversation with Dr. Sheila Brooks, founder, president ant CEO of SRB Communications, LLC, based in Washington, DC.  Dr. Brooks is the author of Lucille H. Bluford and the Kansas City Call: Activist Voice for Social Justice.

SXSW 2019: Friday

All right. Chug that water to rehydrate. And the caffeine. Deep breaths. And here are your Austin Music Minute SXSW picks for tonight:

–Japan Nite at Elysium, 705 Red River, presents bands eX-Girl, Stereogirl, Furutori and more.

-A hip-hop showcase at Empire Control Room, 606 E. 7th St., includes sets by Houston artist Trae the Truth, Brooklyn artist Rob Markman and others.

–New West Records has its showcase at the Mohawk, 912 Red River, with Justin Townes Earl, Nikki Lane, Wild Moccasins, Los Coast and more.

-A showcase at Flamingo Cantina,  515 6th St., includes Havana artist Cimafunk, Columbian band Monophonicos and more.

-Several Austin-based artists play the Nine Mile Records & Touring showcase at Friends, 208 E. St., including The Reputations (featured on today’s AMM), Löwin, Otis the Destroyer, and A. Sinclair, as well as Montana-by-way-of-Austin artist Christy Hays and Seattle band Smokey Brights.

Asymmetry: Past & Future

Dating back to when we were kids, two weeks into the future seems a lot longer than two weeks in the past. Even as adults we know two weeks is the same length regardless of when it takes place and yet we still experience this asymmetrical mindset.

In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss asymmetry between the past and future.

Texas Standard: March 15, 2019

A rare, bipartisan rebuke over the border as the republican-run senate votes to block the president’s emergency declaration, what happens next? We’ll explore. Also, it’s being called the biggest conservation move on South Padre Island in two decades. Thousands of acres of land set aside to save a sea turtle. And you’ve heard the talk of a polar vortex, reports on this week’s bomb cyclone. But when it comes to monster meteorological events, what’s in a name? Plus, Emily Ramshaw of the Texas Tribune with the week that was in Texas politics, today on the Friday edition of the Texas Standard:

KUT Weekend – March 15, 2019

We revisit the origin story of Austin as ‘The Live Music Capital of the World.’ Plus, how brands transform downtown Austin during South by Southwest. And the human cost of the Texas construction boom. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org

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My inbox is currently showing 525 unread messages. What’s yours? That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

Iguana Death Cult: “Femme Fatale”

If you’re thinking of joining a cult, you might want to ditch the cloak and double up on the Dutch post-punk, courtesy of Iguana Death Cult.

These snarky Rotterdam rockers have put out several singles and an EP since 2015, most recently with 2018’s double-side “Femme Fatale/Faster Faster”. Iguana Death Cult has been bringing their eccentric energy to local stages all week for SXSW, continuing with five live shows this weekend, including 5PM today at Volcom Garden. Get ready to get rowdy for your SXSW wrap up, starting now with “Femme Fatale“!

Iguana Death Cult’s SXSW Dates

3/15 –  5PM @ Volcom Garden

3/16 – 4PM @ Spiderhouse

3/16 – 8PM @ The Lakehouse

3/17 – 11:30pm @ Hotel Vegas

3/18 – 11:30pm @ Volstead Lounge

Texas Standard: March 14, 2019

The 15th democrat and the second Texan has made it official: he’s running for President. But do the numbers add up for Beto ‘O Rourke? We’ll have more on the announcement by a former congressman from El Paso who wants to take on Donald Trump for President. Also, in conservative Midland, a test for the Castle Doctrine following the shooting death of a policeman. And the east Texas mayor who’s banning the STAAR test, and hoping other mayors will follow suit. It looks like some just might. Plus Omar Gallaga with the tech buzz from SXSW, and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:

SXSW 2019: Thursday

Keep those walking shoes on. You still have a lot to cover as you pound the pavement to some great performances tonight during South-By. The Austin Music Minute humbly offers you this little cross section of recommendations:

-The Chicken Ranch Records showcase at Valhalla, 710 Red River, includes AMM fave Mr. Lewis & The Funeral Five, LA surf punks Thee Idylls, New Delhi electronic artist Komorebi and more.

-A world/Latin/urban music showcase at Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave., includes performances by Columbian bands Los Gaiteros de Ovejas, La Mojarra Electrica, singer Mabiland and more.

–Self-Sabotage Records hosts a showcase at the Museum of Human Achievement in East Austin, featuring Little Mazarn, exhalants, Daniel Francis Doyle and others.

–LIZZO is on the bill for a showcase at Stubb’s, 801 Red River, which includes King Princess, Car Seat Headrest, Cherry Glazerr, and Durand Jones and The Indications. 8 p.m.

-Photo of Mabiland courtesy of the artist.

Black Pumas: “Fire”

SXSW gets hairier before it gets easier and we commend all these cats clawing their way through it! We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Black Pumas, the silky retro soul collaboration between vocalist Eric Burton and producer-guitarist Adrian Quesada, who became a KUTX favorite after the release of their song, “Black Moon Rising”. Black Pumas have hinted at more recorded material for a while now, and they recently put out their sophomore single just in time for their SXSW!

Last night Black Pumas played at Banger’s and they unleash their dark feline ferocity once again tonight with a show at Barracuda and again tomorrow at the Radio Day Stage! Spark up the new single before you see ’em get live and wild with “Fire”!

Black Pumas’ SXSW Dates

3/14 – Barracuda, 10pm – Official ATO Party
3/15 – Austin Convention Center, 4pm – Radio Day Stage

SXSW 2019: Wednesday

Here’s another round of Austin Music Minute picks for your SXSW adventure time tonight:

-Featured on today’s AMM, UK artist YOLA performs at Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. 8th St. in Downtown Austin (she also performs at 10 a.m. this Saturday at KUTX Live at the Four Seasons). Tonight’s showcase at CPC includes Jealous of the Birds and more.

–Austin Music Award-winning band Black Pumas plays a showcase at Banger’s, 79 Rainey St., featuring Brooklyn hip-hop artist Leikeli47 and others.

-Austin band Duncan Fellows plays a showcase at Hotel Vegas, 1501 E. 6th with Liverpool garage pop band Trudy & The Romance, Detroit psych rockers Moonwalks, and more.

-On the outside stage at Barracuda, 611 E. 7th, Molly Burch plays a showcase with Seattle artist Valley Maker, and more.

-Local songwriter Marshall A. Jones’ project The Cranes of Austin performs at the Carousel Lounge, 1110 E. 52nd St.

-Photo of YOLA courtesy of the artist.

Ama: “Hold” [PREMIERE]

SXSW is a great time to discover international artists and provide a platform for local up-and-comers. Speaking of which, Austin songwriter and visual artist Blair Robbins just made her official festival debut alongside her quintet Ama. Robbins had been an integral member of the group Milezo for years and when she’s not leading Ama through avant-garde and melancholy indie rock, she holds her own as an accomplished solo performer .

Last night Ama played to a full house at 720 Club and you can expect their full-length Both/And sometime in the near future! You may just bump into the talented players behind Ama somewhere in the SXSWild and to help you with your musical discovery, check out a previously unreleased single from Both/And, “Hold”!

Texas Standard: March 13, 2019

The biggest college admissions scandal ever? With a Texas coach one of 50 charged over corruption in college admissions, what’s fair versus what’s legal? Why the federal probe of wealthy parents securing spots at elite colleges and universities for their own kids may or may not bring reforms in higher ed. Also, were pilots warnings about the safety of the Boeing 737 Max ignored by authorities? The Dallas Morning News makes some stunning discoveries. We’ll talk to one of their investigators. Plus why a new album by Houston’s own Solange matters way beyond the music itself. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

SXSW 2019: Tuesday

KUTX‘s Austin Music Minute recommendations for SXSW just keep on comin’. Here are just a few to peruse for tonight’s escapades.

–Tiger Bomb Promo has its official showcase at Beerland, 711 1/2 Red River with Boogarins (“Foimal” was featured on today’s AMM), Frankie and The Witch Fingers, Illuminati Hotties and more. Doors 7 p.m.

–Nine Mile Records and Touring’s official showcase takes over the Mohawk, 911 Red River, featuring Low Cut Connie, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Sweet Spirit, Go Fever and more. 7 p.m.

–South By Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville Rd., hosts performances by Tulsa band Smoochie Wallus, Nashville band Nordista Freeze and others. Music at 7 p.m.

–Modern Outsider Records’ official showcase at Cheer Up Charlie’s, 901 Red River, includes sets by Bright Light Social Hour, Moving Panoramas, Walker Lukens, Ume, Hard Proof, and Passeport. 7 p.m.

-And set your alarm, because you’ll be at it again tomorrow morning with KUTX Live at The Four Seasons, kicking off with the superb Combo Chimbita at 7 a.m.

-Photo of Boogarins courtesy of the artist.

Texas Standard: March 12, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is removing all diplomatic staff from Venezuela, where he calls the situation “deteriorating.” He tells us why. Also, Houston making headlines for not being chosen to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The city pay issue that may be at the center of that choice. Plus, some college-level Black Studies programs are celebrating 50 years, how they’ve changed. And several countries are grounding planes like the one in a deadly weekend crash. But not the U.S. We’ll look at why. All of those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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