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March 12, 2022

Saturday March 12 SXSW Picks

By: Laurie Gallardo

Photo of Sweet Spirit by Dave Creaney.

If you’ve been following the AMM for awhile now, you know the drill: Every SXSW time, the Austin Music Minute offers a few show picks for your perusal, both official showcases and shows off the beaten path. And we’ve only just begun:

Plus, a very special shout-out for a show Sunday March 13: A badass bill at the Long Play Lounge East, 1910 E. Cesar Chavez, with Drakulas, Big Bill, and BÖNDBREAKR, starting at 9 p.m.


Episodes

July 23, 2021

The Empress, Tonight

Be on the lookout for the new track “Gimme That” by Tameca Jones – and a new video – coming out next month. Mark your calendar for the official release party, happening Saturday August 21 at 3Ten. But first, the empress of Austin soul has a killer show coming up tonight, Friday July 23, at […]

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July 22, 2021

The Juice Is Loose

It all began with a tall order – “Big Mac.” Doesn’t need fries, babe. But it leaves your heart pounding as the car skids off and sails right past the drive-thru window at 190 mph. Lord Friday the 13th makes it all Mc-happen with a wicked whirl of glam/ pop-punk verve. Naturally, that fabulous frenzy […]

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July 21, 2021

A Big (Bill) Return

It was rather a short press conference, after the band exploded. Or…evaporated into a vibrating conniption, it was difficult to tell. And in a field of dreams, no less. -Image of Big Bill from promo video, courtesy of the artist. Oh – em – gee, local party planner group Howdy Gals has done it again […]

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July 20, 2021

Midnight

Even just a brief listen to “Midnight,” Emily Herring‘s heart-aching torch tune featured on today’s AMM, should give you some idea of the power of Herring’s bold and crystalline vocals. They’ve even drawn a few comparisons to Patsy Cline. It’s a voice that belongs in the best honky-tonks, dance halls and dives, emitting a deep […]

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July 19, 2021

C-Boy’s Monday Night

Making Monday considerably better, here’s the line-up for tonight, Monday July 19, at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul, 2008 S. Congress Ave.: -No exaggeration. He’s a one-man cyclone, that Scott H. Biram, and he starts the evening with a happy hour set at 6:30 p.m. -There’s more ahead for the night with sets by Austin powerhouse […]

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July 17, 2021

Back For More!

And the crowd goes WILD. They were ready for it. Judging by the action-packed shots shared on the band’s Instagram by super stoked fans, Tomar and The FC’s ruled the room last night at The Continental Club. But don’t worry if you missed it. Tomar and The FCs return for round two tonight, Saturday July […]

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July 16, 2021

Your Best Nightmare (Band)

Despite the slightly ominous title of the forthcoming Music Is Dead, Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band clearly proves otherwise with an astoundingly mind-blowing collection of badassery all created during quarantine. Yes, it is that great. Check out today’s AMM track selection, the marvelous tapestry that is “Gregorian Chance” – just a sample of the vastness and […]

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July 15, 2021

Summer Fest 2021

AMM friends, here’s the low down on a very cool three-day event kicking off tonight: Summer Fest 2021 features an awesome exhibit of works by artists in the atxGALS arts collective, as well live music performances, all taking place at The Cathedral, 2403 E. 16th St. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit Creative Action, providing community programs […]

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