Category Archives: Commentary
Too Late To Live In Austin?…by Rev Jim
“Well I hate to be the one who says it, but it’s too late to live in Austin….” It’s Too Late To Live In Austin by Grant Peeples That lyric is from the latest album by Grant Peeples … Continue reading
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Rock and Roll and the CIA…by Jesse Sundvall
-VS- Jimi Hendrix was killed for his backing of the Black Panther party.Brian Jones was drowned by three unidentified “workmen” for being … Continue reading
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Supersuckers w/ Nashville Pussy – The Belmont… by Jerry Milton
Recently ACL Live took over booking W. 6th venue The Belmont so I thought a good idea to check it out for the Supersuckers return to Austin. Last time I actually saw a show there…..hmmmm, like 2004, haha. It was … Continue reading
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Moistboyz w/ The Meat Puppets @ The Mohawk…by Jerry Milton
At first I thought wow, The Meat Puppets are pulling the old “let the opening act play the headliner slot” routine. But it soon became apparent that a buttload of the crowd was there to see the Moistboyz. Duh, Dean … Continue reading
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Tagged Curt Kirkwood, Dean Ween, Guy Heller, Jerry Milton, Michael "Mickey" Melchiondo Jr, Moistboyz, Nick Oliveri, The Meat Puppets, The Mohawk, Transmission Entertainment
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Heartbreaker Banquet – SXSW…by Jerry Milton
An annual event thrown at Willie’s Ranch each year during SXSW, this year’s Heartbreaker Banquet promised to be another stellar edition. Like alot of “private” parties thrown during SXSW, tickets were highly sought after….but unlike those that only cater to “badge … Continue reading
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Larry Monroe…1942-2014…by Rev Jim
LARRY MONROE 1942- 2014 On Friday, January 17th those who were tuned in to low-power FM station KDRP in Dripping Springs, Texas were greeted with the sad news of the passing of radio legend and icon of Austin music Larry … Continue reading
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Can Red River Survive “Cultural”? by Rev Jim
Can Red River Survive “Cultural”? After years and years of being the red-headed stepchild of the Austin musical scene, all dutifully covered by this mag, on October 17th the City Council of Austin finally designated Red River Street as a … Continue reading
The Vandals w/ Krum Bums – The Mohawk…by Jerry Milton
Even if ya didn’t have a date cuz your girlfriend was dead, there was no reason not to throw on your Dickies pants, strap on your Van’s and head on down for Huntington Beach punk rawk by way of THE … Continue reading →