Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Asleep at the Wheel 50th Anniversary featured George Strait

Friday evening Austin Western Swing legend, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel (AATW) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the hallowed Texas band that has won nine Grammy awards and put out over 20 albums, charting 21 singles on the Billboard country charts since forming. It was a special evening of music that felt like the authentic Texas country crowd were putting their stamp of approval on the beautiful new Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. 

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Semihelix bandleader Geannie Friedman to play BLK Vinyl solo in-store

After a successful dry run with Go Fever last weekend at East Austin’s BLK Vinyl’s first outdoor show, the venue is hosting their second such event this Sunday, October 17. This time the in-store guest is Semihelix bandleader, Geannie Friedman who is playing a solo set to promote her debut full-length record release.

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Drew DoggettReview

Live music review: Philly punks Mannequin Pussy slayed Empire Garage last night

Philadelphia’s Mannequin Pussy is an aggressive punk band with a lot of energy and a lot more to say. Sold out for Austin’s downtown venue, The Parish, last night’s show moved to Empire Garage in the adjacent Red River District to accommodate a significantly larger crowd than what the 400 capacity, The Parish can hold.

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Christina DeStefanoPremiere

Video premiere: Austin synth duo Hamerzya released Ethereal Ones clip today

Hamerzya (pronounced hammer+z+eye+a) emerged in the Austin music scene in 2015, with Michael J. Pena as drummer and keyboardist and Lisa Marie Perkins on vocals. The self-produced band creates future synth, new wave melodies with brooding ballads, paying homage to the 1980s and Tron video games. Today we’re introducing the premiere of the duo’s new video, “Etheral Ones.”

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Glass Animals played Moody Amphitheater September 12

On Sunday, September 12 Glass Animals played Austin’s shiny, new Moody Amphitheatre at Waterloo Park. While it wasn’t the first performance The Cosmic Clash has covered at the venue (Gary Clark Jr opening weekend), it was the first time at the venue for this writer.

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: White Denim returned to Mohawk after two year live music hiatus

The last time we covered Austin progressive rock band White Denim it was their 2018 Fall tour finale. Saturday’s show at Mohawk in the live music capital announced the band’s return to the stage along with their work on local indie rockers, Go Fever’s new record.

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Ethan GuionReview

Live music review: Hot Sauce Festival brought heat and local music Sunday

f you brave enough to get “peppered up” this past Sunday at the 31st annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival held at the Far Out Lounge and Stage then you’re one of the lucky ones. Hundreds of adventurous souls came out to hear great, local music from Ley Line, Deezy Brown and Jake Lloyd, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature and Van Mary.

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