Review – Page 29 – The Cosmic Clash

Live music review: Texas legend Lyle Lovett played Beaumont’s Jefferson Theatre

February 19, 2020 Greg Ackerman 1955 Views country music, Jefferson Theatre, live music, Lyle Lovett, outlaw country, Review, Texas music

The Jefferson Theatre was privileged to host Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group on February 10. The theatre, located in Beaumont, Texas is designated a Texas Historical Landmark and it’s listed on The National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1927, the storied venue features an 8-Rack Morgan Organ. The Jefferson once hosted the premiere of classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” with star Jimmy Stewart and director Frank Capra in attendance. It was the perfect place to host an equally storied Texas musician.

Review Scott Rollins

Album review: Reina del Cid’s Morse Code record is a lesson in songwriting

December 12, 2019 Greg Ackerman 3806 Views album, Americana, folk music, folk rock, new music, Reina del Cid, Review, singer, songrwriter

Reina Del Cid has released a new album, Morse Code and it is nothing less than an impressive and intellectual exercise of masterful songwriting and musicianship. The record actually dropped back on October 4 with a release show in Minneapolis and I’m finally able to file an album review. Been chomping at the bit to share it with you.

Brian Hillsman Review

Album review: Austin hip hop artist Pat G’s album Whatever It Takes deserves attention

December 10, 2019 Brian Hillsman 1416 Views Austin, Hip Hop, new music, old school, Pat G, rap, Review

The Austin hip-hop scene is loaded with untapped talent. For some reason, the industry machine overlooks the many adept artists who need only to be heard. However, if Austin artist, Pat G’s new (it dropped in April) sophomore album Whatever It Takes is an indicator of what’s to come for the Capitol City, the hip-hop world may soon take serious notice.

Album Brian Hillsman Review

Album review: Bali Yaaah “Make Belief” EP debuted at Electric Church last week

December 3, 2019 Brian Hillsman 1657 Views album, Austin, Bali Yaaah, drone, EP, new music, psych-rock, psychedelic rock, Review

Bali Yaaah puts on quite the performance spectacle. For almost a decade, the band has commanded Austin stages, formulating their own soundtrack fortified with the unique blend of 80’s synth, 90’s grunge and 60’psych-rock, merging various genres of world music throughout.

“Make Belief,” the band’s new EP released by The Sound Barrier Records, is now available on all streaming platforms, including Bandcamp and was debuted at The Electric Church on November 22.

Brian Hillsman Review

Album review: New EP “Tonight” from Austin singer Christine Renner

December 2, 2019 Brian Hillsman 1667 Views album, Austin, Christine Renner, EP release, Music, new album, pop, Review, rock n roll, singer

Austin-based, indie-pop artist Christine Renner teamed up with established music production legend Chris “Frenchie” Smith, delivering an EP that transmits a modern-yet-familiar twist on Austin music. The record dropped Friday, November 22 after an EP release show at Mohawk on November 21.

Brian Hillsman Live Review

Live music review: David Byrne’s American Utopia

November 21, 2019 Brian Hillsman 1581 Views American Utopia, Broadway, David Byrne, Hudson Theatre, live music, Review, Talking Heads

Last Saturday (November 16), we were blessed with an opportunity to attend one of the hottest musical performances of this year. If you were lucky enough to see David Byrne at Austin City Limits Festival in 2018, you were got a little taste of what now resonates through the walls of The Hudson Theatre on 44th Street in Manhattan, David Byrne’s Broadway production of American Utopia.

Album Daniel Salas Review

Album review: Amigo the Devil Bridge City Sessions (Live) EP

November 13, 2019 Daniel Salas 1596 Views acoustic music, album, Amigo the Devil, Danny Salas, DB Salas, EP, new music, Review, singer songwriter

Stripped down with just an acoustic, a banjo and an aching soul, Spicewood, Texas singer / songwriter, Amigo the Devil bestows the haunting and earnest songs for his latest EP Bridge City Sessions (Live). The record dropped last week. With a re-imagined take on the classic sounds of folk and country, Amigo the Devil pulls emotions in different directions.

Mike Cosmic Review

New music review: Cowboy Diplomacy drops Bad Man

November 8, 2019 Mike Cosmic Cota 1135 Views Austin, Cowboy Diplomacy, Ian Cochran, indie rock, Mike Cosmic, new music, new record, new release, pop, Review, Single, Sound Dessert

Austin’s Cowboy Diplomacy dropped their second track, “Bad Man” October 25. The song is from the group’s upcoming debut album, Burn Down The Road which was produced by Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith.

“Bad Man” explores the self-indulgence of one’s dark side, focusing too much on imperfections while searching for salvation is a recipe for hurt and turmoil. According to lead vocalist, Ian Cochran, “Bad Man” is a sort of self-manifested alter-ego of sorts.

Review Scott Rollins

Live music review: Dwight Yoakam in Lake Charles

October 1, 2019 Scott Rollins 2634 Views Bakersfield sound, concert, country music, Dwight Yoakam, Elvis, Golden Nugget, Lake Charles, live music, Review, rock n roll, rockabilly

I regarded the beer in my hand as Kentucky-born singer took the stage, then as he plowed through three songs like a runaway train, I decided the loudest show I’ve ever been to is Dwight Yoakam. He played the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisianna on September 21.

Brian Hillsman Live Review

Live music review: Synth pop artist Lou Rebecca album release show at Mohawk

September 26, 2019 Brian Hillsman 1606 Views album release, Austin, concerts, electro pop, electronic music, live music, Lou Rebecca, mohawk, new music, pop, Review

September 19 was a big day for Lou Rebecca. Unbeknownst to her until the day before, she landed the cover of The Austin Chronicle. The up and coming synth-pop artist would then play her album release show for her first full-length, Restless at The Mohawk the next evening.

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

September 12, 2019 Brian Hillsman 1238 Views Austin, buzz act, concerts, Hole in the Wall, indie rock, Kalijah, live music, new music, Review, rock n roll

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.