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ReelAbilities Festival Houston: Celebrating Lives, Stories & Talents

by Julie Tereshchuk on February 8, 2018

ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country of its kind, and uses the arts as a vehicle to both educate and change perceptions about individuals with disabilities. Launched nationally in New York City in...

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She’s Got Next | Ashe at The Parish | Music Mondays

by Daniel Ramirez on February 5, 2018

She strode on to the stage in a bright green wool coat and a white blousy shirt, accented with a simple black tie. She was neither scared nor overwhelmed. The stage, the crowd and perhaps...

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Five Minutes With Wade Bowen | Texas Country Singer-Songwriter

by Bonnie Bauer on February 2, 2018

You may recognize his face and you’ll definitely recognize his music. Born and raised in Waco, Wade Bowen is known from big cities to small towns all across Texas. After being a part of the...

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Declan McKenna Kicks Off 44-Date Tour with Three Nights in Texas

by Khrysi Briggs on February 2, 2018

There are several ways in which an artist can finally say that they've “made it.” Winning awards is certainly up there. Playing the biggest music festivals in the world is an honor for any musician,...

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Still Time to Make your Holiday Season an “Armadillo Christmas” with Unique Austin Music, Shopping and Food

by Britni Rachal on December 20, 2017

"Austin’s holiday festivities wouldn’t be complete without the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar." Quirky, interesting and unique local holiday shopping with live music in the background, Austin’s holiday festivities wouldn’t be complete without the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar,...

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A Seasonal Delight | Genre Crossing with Conspirare Christmas and Carrie Rodriguez

by Julie Bonnin on December 14, 2017

"An awe-inspiring performance." For two hours Friday, the performers of Conspirare Christmas with Carrie Rodriguez, filled Houston’s St. Luke's United Methodist Church sanctuary with the glorious sounds of an improbable, genre-crossing array of compositions. Craig...

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Five Minutes With Jim Eno | On Spoon, Black Fret & Supporting Musicians

by Deborah Hamilton-Lynne on December 8, 2017

The biggest obstacle to making music my career was the financial uncertainty of the music business. You may know Jim Eno as the drummer for Austin's favorite Indie Rock band, Spoon.  While the band has...

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Gifts With Love From Texas

by The Elves at Texas Lifestyle Magazine on December 5, 2017

From the proud Texan to the loved one feeling homesick, to the new Texas resident, we have a list that is bound to make anyone loved from deep in the heart of Texas.   [slideshow_deploy...

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Festival of Texas Fiddling | Dec 2, Twin Sisters Dance Hall, Blanco

by Bonnie Bauer on December 1, 2017

When people think of Texas music, acoustic guitars, cowboy hats and fiddle players in cowboy boots playing on a stage in a dance hall is usually what comes to mind. From country, to Creole and...