Texas music – The Cosmic Clash

Opinion: Family of deceased Power Trip singer Riley Gale not consulted about Austin reunion show, reacts negatively

December 11, 2023 Case Cockrell 955 Views Fugitive, heavy metal, live music, mohawk, op-ed, opinion, Power Trip, Riley Gale, rock n roll, Texas music

A statement issued by the Riley Gale Memorial Foundation has expressed disdain for the recent live reunion in Austin on Friday, December 1. The 5-song reunion set took place at Austin’s premiere Red River Cultural District venue, Mohawk, as a part of the billed headliner Fugitive’s encore for the evening. The surviving members of Power Trip, guitarist/vocalist Blake Ibanez, guitarist/vocalist Nick Stewart, bassist Chris Whetzel, and drummer/vocalist Chris Ulsh joined each other on stage while Skourge’s/Fugitive frontman Seth Gilmore filled in on vocals. Gale passed away tragically in 2020 at age 34.

Review Scott Rollins

Album Review: At Home with Will Courtney and the Wild Bunch

October 27, 2020 Scott Rollins 213 Views album review, country music, Jeff Tweedy, new music, Texas music, the Wild Bunch, Will Courtney

Perhaps the saddest part of the vast changes in the music business is the fall of albums as a collection of songs rather than the trend of artist releasing nothing but singles. In this case, what we’re talking about here is technically an EP that dropped in September, but you’ll see what I mean as we get into this record, entitled, At Home with Will Courtney and the Wild Bunch.

Live Review Scott Rollins

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

February 19, 2020 Greg Ackerman 400 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.

Album Brian Hillsman Review

Album review: with Iridescence San Marcos’ Brockhampton leaving imprint on modern Hip Hop

June 6, 2019 Brian Hillsman 225 Views album review, Brockhampton, Hip Hop, new music, rap, Texas music

Formed in San Marcos, Texas the currently L.A.-based Brockhampton is a Hip Hop deluxe crew consisting of fourteen members, each

Album Greg Ackerman Review

Album review: Jesse Dayton drops outstanding new record this Friday

June 5, 2018 Greg Ackerman 165 Views album review, alt-country, country music, Guy Clark, Jesse Dayton, Music, outlaw country, Texas music, The Clash, The Outsider, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, X

Austin’s Jesse Dayton is much like his influences Waylon, Willie and even The Clash and X. The music the Texas musician makes perfectly reflects those disparate styles and more. As an artist, Dayton refuses to be pigeon-holed into a particular genre. Listening to the tracks on his latest, “The Outsider” highlights the point that the singer, songwriter and guitarist is talented at presenting music regardless of genre, East Texas Blues, punk, rock, acoustic songwriter ballads in the Texas tradition all make an appearance on this outstanding new record.

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