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Music Monday | The Evolution of Sarah Sharp

by Daniel Ramirez on June 11, 2018

Hidden beneath the marquee-lit moniker of "Live Music Capital of the World," there is a powerful undercurrent. With so many talented musicians calling the same place home, it's inevitable that, in addition to the singer/songwriters...

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Preview of Bowen MusicFest + an Auction for a Good Cause

by Daniel Ramirez on June 1, 2018

Wade Bowen, a native of Central Texas, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his musical gathering, known as Bowen MusicFest, this coming weekend at McLane Stadium in Waco, TX. Like other music festivals, the lineup...

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Music Monday | Putting the Heart in Heartless

by Daniel Ramirez on May 28, 2018

Erika Wennerstrom's voice is like coming home to anyone who has lived in Austin for any length of time over the past decade. Darlings of indie radio, music venues of all sizes in town, and...

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#TravelTuesday: A Different Kind of Circuit Training at the Ritz-Carlton

by Daniel Ramirez on February 20, 2018

There are some elements of a trip that remain frozen in the mind. A great sunset or a breathtaking view. An unparalleled meal or an unforgettable attraction. For the guests of the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch,...

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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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Keeping the Party Going at San Antonio Cocktail Conference

by Daniel Ramirez on January 8, 2018

So. The year is done, and the party is over. You’ve walked back into the workplace and mourned the loss of a toasty bed and a warm feeling from days of reckless relaxation, most of...

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A Texas Legend Lengthens His Shadow – Lyle Lovett at ACL Live at the Moody Theater

by Daniel Ramirez on September 13, 2017

[Author's note: This show was on the eve of Hurricane Harvey hitting the Houston and Gulf Coast areas. It seemed poor timing to release the review while so many of our neighbors were in peril....