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#MusicMonday: Southern Avenue Brings R&B to Texas

by Lisa Davis on October 28, 2019

Southern Avenue fuses gospel R&B with gritty rock undertones to create a musical style all its own. Guitarist Ori Naftaly had a deep-rooted passion for American soul, blues and funk music despite growing up in...

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It’s Here! Our UTOPiAfest Ticket Giveaway + Discount Code

by Bebe Brown on October 23, 2019

Texas Lifestyle Magazine is proud to partner with UTOPiAfest, a truly family-oriented music festival that doesn’t quash the party. Our giveaway for two free tickets to the November 14-16 11th Annual UTOPiAfest is live now!...

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#MusicMonday: Austin’s Ley Line are Laying it on the Line

by Brian Maass on October 21, 2019

Austin's ACL Music Festival provides attendees a unique opportunity for exposure to new bands inside the massive annual event’s setting.  Some of today’s hottest up and coming acts played in their early days on the...

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Five Minutes With Award-Winning Singer Michael W. Smith

by Marika Flatt on October 15, 2019

Gospel singer Michael W. Smith is an inspiring man---both on and off the stage.  Not only has this artist and philanthropist had over 35 No. 1 hits but Smith is also adamant about using his...

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Texas Essentials: Musician Christine Albert, Swan Songs Founder 

by Lisa Davis on October 15, 2019

Swan Songs gives the gift of music to terminally ill Texans as a final farewell before transitioning. Austin-based musician Christine Albert has made a living  for more than four decades as a singer and songwriter,...

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#MusicMonday: deadmau5’s Cubev3 Tour 

by Lisa Davis on October 7, 2019

DJ deadmau5 is bringing his signature dancefloor-friendly sound and dynamic visuals to life for music lovers everywhere with a one-night festival of electronic dance music. Six-time Grammy nominee deadmau5, pronounced “dead mouse,” is easily one...

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Five Minutes With Caroline Kraddick, Singer & Kidd’s Kids Chief Happiness Officer

by Lisa Davis on October 3, 2019

Caroline Kraddick’s love of music and heart for philanthropy help keep her father’s legacy alive. As the daughter of Dallas-based radio DJ Kidd Kraddick and named after Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” Kraddick grew up surrounded...

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The Quebe Sisters Bring Their Latest Sound to Austin’s Stateside at the Paramount

by Lisa Davis on October 2, 2019

The Quebe Sisters bring innovation to classic Western swing while maintaining their 1940s-era big band sound. For more than 15 years, The Quebe Sisters (rhymes with maybe) have been entertaining audiences with their one-of-a-kind style...

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2019 ACL: Our Top Picks for Your Bottom Line

by Brian Maass on October 1, 2019

In Austin, Texas, summer doesn’t end until ACL Fest returns to Zilker Park.  The festival, which has grown into a Texas-sized two-weekend experience, attracts some of music’s biggest acts. This year is no exception, with...