Austin Music Minute

April 19, 2021

All the Love

The proof is in the performance. If you’ve followed Carrie Rodriguez‘ incredible journey with Laboratorio at the Cactus Cafe, you know. Every single show awakens a new magic, thanks to the talent converging to make it happen. At the helm, Rodriguez puts one hundred percent heart and soul into the endeavor. This is what it […]

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April 15, 2021

Epic Adventures In Music

It’s adventure time. Reason 2 Rhyme Music hosts the three-day event An Epic Music Adventure, an entire weekend of socially-distanced live music performances kicking off this Friday, April 16 through Sunday, April 18, at Kenny Dorhams Backyard, 1106 E. 11th St. -Friday, April 16: Doors at 6 p.m. Featuring Geto Gala (Jake Lloyd and Deezie […]

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April 14, 2021

Catch the Heat

Picture it: Flowers on fire, the heart versus the earthly horror, swooning in the midst of Armageddon… Is there really such a thing as a simple love long when you face the world’s collapse?? Sure. Just keep dancing. “Simple Love Song” is the track by Urban Heat, featured on today’s AMM. And Urban Heat is […]

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April 13, 2021

Long Play Low Key

As some venues cautiously make a return to live music, with social distancing in place, the second Long Play Lounge location is also getting in a few live sets this week. Long Play East, 1910 E. Cesar Chavez (the former Stay Gold location) is keeping it laid back with Austin-based duo Eastern Leaves and a […]

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April 12, 2021

Far Out Wednesday

BOOM. It is, indeed, another excellent double-header with two artists to keep on your radar. Rap artist and AMM fave David Shabani shares a line-up with songwriter/guitarist Keith Sanders at a show this Wednesday, April 14, at The Far Out Lounge and Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this socially-distanced […]

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April 10, 2021

Out At The Drive In

Monday, February 10, 2020 at Empire Control Room was a badass night. Lechuza played a show supporting Olivia Jean, alongside fellow ATX band Hex Boyfriend. And there, front of stage, soaking in all the shreds, every single one of us (your AMM host included) was completely oblivious to what was about to hit the planet. […]

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April 9, 2021

Sound Check

SixSquare recognized the need. After seeing many music artists displaced due to COVID-19, losing musical residencies and major shows, Austin’s Black Cultural District stepped up to initiate SixSquare Sound Check, a virtual showcase curated to elevate and highlight Black music artists in Austin, and provide paid gigs during the pandemic. This weekend, Sound Check shines […]

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April 8, 2021

Hurricane Path

Recently, the Austin Music Minute shared a preview of David Ramirez‘s latest release, the awe-inspiring Backslider, a collection of spiritual works rejuvenated by Ramirez’s distinctive vocal style. There is something so markedly profound in his delivery of each traditional hymn, almost as if they’ve taken on new meaning. Today’s AMM, however, featured the opening track […]

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