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Live music preview: White Denim’s Radio Milk Recording hosting Grateful Dead Kids Show April 7

March 27, 2019 Greg Ackerman 209 Views Austin, concerts, family friendly, Grateful Dead, James Petralli, kids show, live music, Radio Milk, White Denim

Fresh off a successful South By Southwest (SXSW) the members of White Denim are preparing to host the first Grateful

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Live music preview: Marcus Rezak and Shred is Dead are coming to Austin

April 30, 2019 Greg Ackerman 441 Views Grateful Dead, improvisational music, jam band, live music, Marcus Rezak, preview, progressive music

A new wave of experimental and improvisational artists are gaining popularity nationwide. Touring progressive music guitarist Marcus Rezak is part of that trend, emerging from the respected music program at Berklee College in Boston to join the ranks of skilled hired guns touring festival stages while working with Digital Tape Machine, Grateful Dead/JGB progressive instrumental act Shred is Dead and Katharsis. Rezak has made his first solo album, “Gateway to the Galaxy” with drummer Kris Myers (Umphrey’s McGee), legendary saxophonist, Bill Evans (Miles Davis), bassist Arthur Barrow (Frank Zappa) and Joel Cummins (Umphrey’s) on keys. Indeed a true super group was assembled for the recording of the record at The Attic in Nashville.

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Live music preview: Marcus Rezak returns to Austin with Truth in Sound

July 30, 2021 Greg Ackerman 193 Views Empire Control Room, live music, Marcus Rezak, new music, Phish, preview, Rancho Relaxo, Russ Lawton, Tony Markelis, Trey Anastacio, Truth in Sound

Denver-based guitarist, Marcus Rezak returns to Austin this evening in support of his second EP, Truth in Sound at Empire Control Room and Garage with percussionist, Nikki Glaspie of Nth Power on drums, Chantil Dukart on keys and Tim Philpot on bass. EP features Russ Lawton, Ray Paczkowski, and the late Tony Markellis of Trey Anastasio Band and Kalyan Pathak on percussion and tabla. Rezak appears at Rancho Relaxo Saturday evening with his high-octane Grateful Dead cover band, Shred is Dead to celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with the Rancho crew to complete the one-two, Austin punch. Tickets to tonight’s show can be purchased in advance here.

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SXSW live review: The Black Angels performed at Marshall Fun House party and it ruled

March 20, 2024 April Riggs 854 Views live music, Mc5, Parish, Review, Rocky Erickson, SXSW, The Black Angels, The Grateful Dead, The Velvet Underground

Fast forward to SXSW 2024 and asking Greg why in all these years he’s never asked me to write for TCC and him finding out that I’ve seen The Black Angels (give or take) 40 times since that fateful night back in 2006. And here we are – you’re here to get a recap of Friday’s SXSW show at The Parish for the Marshall Fun House and I’m giving my brief history with the band as it pertains to writing about them.

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Album review: DIY act Mulch Cult released their eclectic new EP Bulch

February 22, 2024 Case Cockrell 911 Views album, Austin Music, DIY, Mulch Cult, new music, punk rock, Review, underground

Austin uutlaw punk rock outfit Mulch Cult has released their new EP Bulch. The latest release comes after their 2023 LP Gulch, released to amid the underground Austin DIY scene’s acclaim last year. For this new release, Mulch Cult takes a step forward, delivering three new tracks that turn the page for what’s next for the band.

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Live music review: Eclectic musical gathering Wizard Rodeo marks third year at The Long Time

December 8, 2023 Case Cockrell 875 Views alt-country, Deerhoof, Garrett T Capps NASA Country, Grocery Bag, Hemlock, indie rock, Little Mazarn, live music, punk rock, Pussy Gilette, Review, rock n roll, The Long Time, Wizard Rodeo

Wizard Rodeo isn’t a rodeo for spell-casting wizards.. There aren’t any wizards, horses, bulls, lassos, or anything like that there

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Live music review: LEVITATION presented Ty Segall, Shannon and the Clams, Rose City Band at Stubb’s Thursday

October 28, 2023 Greg Ackerman 901 Views garage rock, jam rock, Levitation, live music, psych-rock, Review, Rose City Band, Shannon and The Clams, Stubb's, Ty Segall

Thursday’s opening night of LEVITATION at Stubb’s BBQ was nothing short of magical with standout performances by Ty Segal and

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Live music review: Tame Impala played Houston’s White Oak Music Hall Monday

November 10, 2021 Greg Ackerman 392 Views Astroworld, Kevin Parker, live music, Review, Sudan Archives, Tame Impala, Travis Scott

Tame Impala took the stage just three days after the mass-casualty event at Astroworld, where eight victims all younger than 30 lost their lives during a chaotic set from headliner Travis Scott.

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Live music review: Billy Strings thrilled fans at the Long Center

March 31, 2021 Greg Ackerman 400 Views Billy Strings, bluegrass, flatpicking, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, live music, Peter Rowan, SIMS Foundation

Luck Reunion and the Long Center for Performing Arts hosted 2021 Grammy-winning bluegrass artist, Billy Strings on Sunday. The performance took place on the Long Center lawn with the Austin skyline serving as a picturesque backdrop for Billy Strings’ electrifying “bluegrass on acid” brand of music.

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Live music preview: Ghostland Observatory to kick off huge Halloween weekend at Carson Creek Ranch

October 23, 2019 Greg Ackerman 266 Views Alex Marrero, Brown Sabbath, Brownout, Carson Creek Ranch, Circles Around the Sun, DJ Chicken George, electronic music, festival, George Porter, Ghostland Observatory, Halloween, jam bands, live music, Steve Kimock

One of Austin’s most successful independent bands, Ghostland Observatory has announced a Halloween performance at Carson Creek Ranch next week on October 31. The electronic music duo haven’t played their hometown often in the last year, notching their most recent shows during South by Southwest last March.