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Five Minutes With Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson, Host of the Texas Dance Hall Tour

by Lisa Davis on June 11, 2019

What do Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson and punk music band the Sex Pistols have in common? Both have played at one of Texas' most historic dance halls. And now, Texans can two-step their...

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#MusicMonday: Hootie & the Blowfish in Texas (Finally!)

by Brian Maass on June 10, 2019

More than a decade after they last went on tour together, the members of Hootie & the Blowfish are back together. The Group Therapy Tour, featuring opener Barenaked Ladies, will make stops in Austin on...

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Who Needs New York, London or Paris When You Can See Hamilton in Austin, Texas?

by Julie Tereshchuk on May 30, 2019

I love Mary Poppins. So, when I heard a remake of the classic movie was in the works, I wondered why. How could anyone improve on the 1964 film? Then I heard Lin-Manuel Miranda had...

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#Music Monday: Five Minutes With Country Music’s Smithfield

by Judy McDonough on May 20, 2019

Two native Texans - Trey Smith and Jennifer Fielder - make up Smithfield, country music’s hottest rising duo; a pair with an intriguing connection. Smithfield’s new single “Our World” is the follow-up to their critically...

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Five Minutes With Sienna Hernandez, KISS Fan, Age 12

by Bob Valleau on May 15, 2019

Sienna Hernandez could not believe it when Gene Simmons, co-lead singer of the iconic band KISS, visited her home last year. Hernandez, now aged 12, has liked KISS — especially Simmons — ever since she...

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Whimsy & Wonder Festival, a Uniquely Artistic Experience

by Lisa Davis on May 14, 2019

Whimsy & Wonder Art Festival is bringing interactive art and music to Liberty Hill on May 18th for an experience unlike any other. The inaugural Whimsy & Wonder will transform Liberty Hill’s businesses into art...

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#MusicMonday: Old Time Bob Seger Bids Farewell to Austin

by Brian Maass on May 13, 2019

My first exposure to the music of Bob Seger was while driving to Manor with my Dad. When the unmistakable piano intro of “Old Time Rock & Roll” would come on the radio, we would...

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KAABOO Texas: Unique Music, Entertainment & Art Experience in Dallas

by Brian Maass on May 7, 2019

As the calendar changes to May, the excitement over summer concerts and festivals begins to rise, as fans count down to the likes of Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. In Texas, though,...

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#MusicMonday: The Powell Brothers, Texas Country Musicians

by Lisa Davis on May 6, 2019

Hurricane Harvey is no match for The Powell Brothers’ dedication and tenacity when it comes to making music and lighting up the stage. The Houston-based Country-Americana band features brothers Taylor Powell on lead vocals and...