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#MusicMonday: SXSW Lookback, Moon Taxi at Geraldine’s

by Christian De Massis on March 25, 2019

Named for one of the giants of the Austin music scene, the Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt was the perfect venue for an immersive live concert series launched March 16 during SXSW. Sitting atop the buzzy...

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SXSW Etiquette: The Seven Deadlier Sins of SXSW

by Daniel Ramirez on March 8, 2019

We had so much fun making a “Seven deadly sins of SXSW” list, that we thought that the theme might be applicable to other facets of the conference and Festival. So, without further ado, here...

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The Best Activations at SXSW 2019 | The Seven Deadly Sins of SXSW

by Daniel Ramirez on March 7, 2019

Every year, media titans and Interactive outlets – networks, nationally recognizable brands, movie productions and A-list personalities work overtime to craft activations that draw attention from conference attendees – to achieve peak interest from the...

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Destination: SXSW, TX

by Daniel Ramirez on February 5, 2019

From the slopes of Vail and Beaver Creek to the beaches of Tulum... ... there are no end of travel locales that provide the same wonderful amenities for all: an escape from the daily routine,...

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Five Minutes With Shy Beast, Austin’s Genre-Defying Band

by Rhonda Jenkins on January 30, 2019

It was a winning and productive end to 2018 for Shy Beast. Once called MCG after the lead singer and creative catalyst, Mariclaire "MC" Glaeser, the band’s new branding more adequately represents the deep connections...

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Sounds of Turkuaz: a Little R&B, Psychedelia & a Whole Lotta Funk

by Lisa Davis on January 21, 2019

With a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and individual personalities, the vibrant and explosive funk music of Turkuaz is winning over fans and critics alike. Since hitting the music scene in 2011, the Brooklyn-based nine-piece ensemble...

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BowiElvis Fest Celebrates Rock Icon Birthdays In Houston and Austin

by Julie Bonnin on January 10, 2019

On the Saturday before Elvis and David Bowie’s shared birthday, Pecos Hank wailed his fast-paced version of “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” then segued seamlessly into “Suffragette City,” and people dressed as Ziggy Stardust, Princess Leia...

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Five Minutes With Hailey Sandoz, Entertainer, Fiddler, Singer, Composer & Texan

by Bob Valleau on December 11, 2018

Hailey Sandoz is a Texas-bred musician who follows a less-trodden path amongst millennials. Her music is rooted in western swing, bluegrass, jazz and Celtic music. This remarkable young musician captures the attention of audiences, young...

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#MusicMonday: Reyna is Aloft’s Rising Star

by Rhonda Jenkins on December 10, 2018

Austin’s Aloft hotel has become a neighborhood spot that is locally relevant and encourages both Austinites and visitors to play and stay at this spot in the beating heart of downtown. No wonder then that,...