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Interview: Austin Latin funksters Superfónicos discuss new single, Jim Eno and bee stings

May 8, 2019 Greg Ackerman 2003 Views Afro-Colombian, Cumbia, Erick, funk, Interview, Latin music, live music, Nico, single release, Superfonicos, World Music

Friday, Austin Afro-Colombian Latin funksters Superfónicos release single “Cumbéalo” along with B side, “Tropidelico” on 7” vinyl. The record was

Brian Hillsman Live Review

Live music review: Deerhunter slayed at Mohawk Monday with surprise guest

May 2, 2019 Brian Hillsman 2031 Views Bradford Cox, Brian Hillsman, Britt Daniel, Deerhunter, indie rock, live music, mohawk, Review, rock n roll, Spoon, The Cosmic Clash

There is something refreshing when a band consists of members playing various roles within its construct. Throughout their set at Austin’s Mohawk on Monday, Deerhunter band leader Bradford Cox managed tambourine, guitar, bass and lead vocals. Javier Morales masterfully operated the keyboard, synthesizers and saxophone. Guitarist Lockett Pundt took over lead vocals in a crowd-moving execution of song, “Desire Lines.”

Greg Ackerman Live Review

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

April 30, 2019 Greg Ackerman 2264 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.

Brian Hillsman Live Review

Live music review: Emily King’s Celebration of Life and Self-Reflection at Antone’s

April 25, 2019 Brian Hillsman 1896 Views Antone's, Brian Hillsman, Emily King, gospel, Greg Ackerman, Jennah Bell, live music, pop, Review, show, singer, songerwriter, soul

When dealing with hardship, change your outlook; keep it positive. If there is one message or sensation at which one might arrive after witnessing Emily King live, this may be it. It could very well be her graduate thesis. After seeing her show, one may feel the nostalgic sensations reminiscent of a gratifying, uplifting gospel Sunday church service.

Live Preview Scott Rollins

New music: The sensational Reina del Cid and The Other Favorites on tour

April 10, 2019 Scott Rollins 6669 Views Carson McKee, Josh Turner, live music, new music, preview, Reina del Cid, Scott Rollins, singer, songwriter, The Other Favorites, Toni Lindgren, YouTube

I am still not sure what a “YouTuber” is, though my teenager has explained the concept twice. I am halfway lost between rotary phones and storage clouds; long playing records and streaming services. So I do not know if Reina del Cid was a “YouTuber” originally or if it just happens to be where I found her singing “The Tennessee Waltz”.

Greg Ackerman Live Preview

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

March 27, 2019 Greg Ackerman 1318 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

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: Built To Spill thrilled a sold-out Antone’s Wednesday

January 25, 2019 Greg Ackerman 1631 Views Antone's, Boise, Built To Spill, concerts, Doug Martsch, indie rock, live music, rock n roll

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”27″ display=”basic_slideshow”]After catching Built To Spill‘s performance at the Hi, How Are You Benefit Tuesday at ACL Live,

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: Bear on Bear, The Mystery Achievement and Mohawk Bends at Free Week

January 14, 2019 Greg Ackerman 1398 Views Bear on Bear, Comedians Interviewing Musicians, concerrts, Free Week, live music, live stream, Mohawk Bends, The Mystery Achievement, The Velveeta Room

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”26″ display=”basic_slideshow”]When The Cosmic Clash decided to re-up for Free Week this month, we set out with the

Comedians Interviewing Musicians Free Week

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Live music preview: Special Free Week show at Velveeta Room takes place January 2

December 26, 2018 Greg Ackerman 1193 Views Austin, Bear on Bear, Comedians, Comedians Interviewing Musicians, comics, concert, Free Week, Interview, live music, Mohawk Bends, Music Firsthand, show, Sixth Street, The Velveeta Room, They Mystery Achievement

The Cosmic Clash has successfully produced Free Week events in the past, but this year we wanted to try something

Greg Ackerman Photos Review

Photos: Gary Clark Jr. concluded three sold-out nights at ACL Live last week

December 11, 2018 Greg Ackerman 2169 Views ACL Live, Gary Clark Jr, live music, Stevie Ray Vaughan

All photos: Mike Manewitz Austin heir-apparent to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr. played three sold-out nights at

Review Scott Rollins

Live music review: Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers at the Golden Nugget

December 3, 2018 Scott Rollins 3277 Views concert, country music, Golden Nugget, Kris Kristofferson, live music, live review, Merle Haggard, outlaw country, Scott Rollins, The Highwaymen, The Strangers

The show was four minutes late, house lights still on and I was waiting outside the door marked with the section I’d secured seats. To my right, on the other side of the hall, were five places to buy beer, wine, or something harder if the spirit took you. My bride and I had crossed the Louisiana border with two of our best friends, who share the same interest in music, politics and nearly everything else.