Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Brian HillsmanInterviews

Interview: Pan-American Soul band Frederico7 and their amazing live act

Last month at Stubb’s hosted Press Junkie PR’s 10-year Anniversary party. Frederico 7, the mesmerizing Austin Pan-American, soul musical group, performing in Portuguese, English, and Spanish graced the stage with a gleaming set featuring Guitarist Sergio Yazbek, formerly of the popular Brazilian reggae-fusion act, Cidade Negra.

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Brian HillsmanLive

Live music review: Austin rockers Kalijah at Hole in the Wall

Saturday night, legendary campus-area venue Hole in the Wall across from the University of Texas hosted up-and-coming Austin-based rockers Kalijah. The late night show followed a busy day on the Drag as LSU narrowly defeated Texas in a thriller of a game.

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Greg AckermanLivePreview

Live music preview: Division Men, Josh T Pearson, Conrad Keely play Far Out Lounge Friday

After last week’s banger of a party at Cheer-Up Charlie’s, The Cosmic Clash is co-hosting what promises to be another extremely fun event at The Far Out Lounge (formerly Nicolaza’s). The show is co-produced by Covert Curiosity and Kiss or Kill Shows.

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ReviewScott Rollins

Live music review: Legendary singer Rodney Crowell kicked off tour in Houston

The Heights Theatre on 19th Street in Houston was the setting on August 15 for legendary singer Rodney Crowell to kick off his tour supporting his fantastic new album Texas. Nestled in the Northwest quarter of the 610 Loop, in “The Heights” neighborhood of Houston, the Spanish Mission-style structure was built in the 1920s as the neighborhood movie house.

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Brian HillsmanPreview

Live music preview: Drummer Babes is coming back to Cheer-Up Charlie’s Thursday

Catch The Cosmic Clash’s end of Summer party, Drummer Babes at Cheer Up Charlie’s on August 29 (Thursday). This annual event features some of Austin’s best drummers. On this bill each happens to be a badass woman too.

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: The Bird Barn booked killer bill at Empire Control Room Saturday

To that end, we’ve chosen to highlight The Bird Barn’s killer psych-rock, punk and straight up rock n roll lineup at Empire Control Room Saturday. The stacked, all-local bill features Billy King and the

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Greg AckermanLiveReview

Girls Rock Camp Austin develops real-life skills for women in music

The finale of the week long Girl’s Rock Camp ended with a showcase at Barracuda in Austin August 3. Parents, family, friends and kids shuffled into the well-loved Red River institution on a sunny Saturday afternoon to see what six days of hard work and dedication had achieved.

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Greg AckermanLiveReview

Live music review: Melvin Seals and JGB return to Austin 37 years later

When it was announced that Melvin Seals and JGB (Jerry Garcia Band) booked two nights at The Mohawk last weekend, we scratched our heads. Not because the booking was strange, many a jam band has graced the outdoor stage at

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Greg AckermanLive

Hot Summer Nights kicked off in Austin’s Red River District last night [live video]

Thursday evening’s California-like weather encouraged fans to get out early (and often) to support local musical acts performing on the first of four evenings of no cover shows in downtown Austin. The event, dubbed Hot Summer Nights seeks to

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Brian HillsmanLiveReview

Live music review: Best Party You’re Missing – The Acid Test at Swan Dive

On the third Friday of every month, with the help of a few close friends, Laura Mendoza, of Austin-based band Cosmic Chaos, organizes an event at Swan Dive that should pique any live music lover’s interest. 

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