Giovannie & The Hired Guns pack the house in Fresno, CA

April 30, 2023 was a history making night at Strummers in Fresno, California. Music lovers were invited to see an amazing band roll through town; Giovannie & The Hired Guns rocked the house! Texas based country-rock band had the house packed and had attendees eager to experience the outstanding live show the band has come […]

Dallas Reggae Festival: Day Two

The first day DRF was in the books. After what seemed like a nap at the hotel, I was up early to unload memory cards and jot down some notes about the previous day’s happenings. I had my usual “festival breakfast” (coffee, bananas, and whatever pastry the hotel has to offer) before getting ready to […]

Dallas Reggae Festival: Day One

Back again for 2023, the Dallas Reggae Festival gathered the masses to Addison, Texas for a three-day celebration of all things reggae. Bringing in some of the best reggae acts from ALL over the world, the DRF made lifetime memories April 7th, 8th and 9th. Addison Circle Park was booming with dubby basslines and that […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Bridges Ablaze “Never Too Late”

Attention all metal fans! Austin-based duo Bridges Ablaze is set to release their highly-anticipated second single, “Never Too Late”, and we are thrilled to announce the premiere of the music video. Hot off the heels of their first release “Hellbent” the band continues to make waves and shake things up in the world of heavy […]

Reggae Under the Stars Festival announces second year lineup

It’s undeniably festival season. With old favorites returning bringing incredible lineups, and new festivals popping up for their maiden voyage, 2023 is going to have an incredible selection of musical performances all over the world. Near the middle of Texas though, the Reggae Under the Stars Festival is back for the second year with a […]

BALLYHOO! is Sleepin on the Couch in Texas

Deep Ellum, Texas has been an undeniable hub for local and touring music acts, and the live music capital of North Texas just happens to be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. One music venue just on the outskirts of the main drag, the Deep Ellum Art Company, is half art gallery, half music venue, […]

Dallas Reggae Festival is coming to Texas Spring 2023

Palm trees in Dallas, Texas? Not likely, but this spring you just may feel like you’re on a tropical beach in Addison Circle Park. Situated in far North Dallas, the annual Dallas Reggae Festival promises to bring the feel of the Caribbean islands back to the heart of North Texas with a message of one […]

Bridges Ablaze is ‘Hellbent’ on bringing you new music

Austin, Texas is arguably one of the greatest cities in America. Known as the live music capital of the world, it’s home to some of the best venues, coolest music festivals and hottest new bands around. The latest and greatest new band to emerge from this diverse and eclectic scene is Bridges Ablaze. The band […]

Rising Artist Spotlight: Bridges Ablaze

Every once and a while you are fortunate enough to meet someone who changes the entire direction of your life for the better. One moment you are completely unaware they even exist and then, suddenly, in a single unlikely meeting you are now happily stuck with a person you can’t imagine your life without. In the […]

Whiskey Myers has been bringing it hard for the last 14 years

Whiskey Myers burst onto the country rock scene in 2008 with their debut album Road to Life and 5 studio albums later they are still going strong. On November 13th, the Texas southern band played at the beautiful Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara and rocked the house with a high energy show. They were accompanied […]

Clutch and friends rock the roof off of Emo’s in Austin, TX

When I first read that Clutch was taking Helmet and Quicksand out on tour, I almost fell out of the chair I was sitting in. It was if the rock gods conspired to combine some of my all-time favorite bands into one amazing tour. A Clutch solo tour would have been enough for me to […]

Austin City Limits lineup announced for Fall 2022

Yeehaw, it’s OFFICIAL! The 2022 Austin City Limits Festival (ACL) lineup is here and it’s impressive. Like past years, the headliners are an eclectic mix and wide-ranging, from new-to-the scene artists to billboard chart-toppers to veteran bands that have been rocking festival circuits for years. Given the prowess and clout of ACL and its history, […]

Meet New Wave experimental band Minimal Schlager

During my time at the SXSW music festival, I had the opportunity to interact with some of the coolest musicians from all across the globe. One of the most interesting bands came in the form of a New Wave electronic dance group called Minimal Schlager. Brother and sister Francisco and Alicia have been making music […]

Two full weeks of SXSW 2022

SXSW is known for many things… whether it’s throngs of happy music lovers, rediscovering their love of seeking the best new bands, or the pack of tech guys in networking nirvana. Or, the film geeks and geek-ettes, gawking in gritty discourse over the merits (or lack thereof) of their latest screening. For me, though, SX […]

SXSW 2022: Best Bands

SXSW made its cautious, yet triumphant return earlier in March after its abrupt cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. The city of Austin took a safe approach to this year’s festival by opening many onsite testing facilities, as well as administering a digital pass for all vaccinated festival-goers. Even with safeguards in place, the […]