Alisa Amador Brings Intimacy and Insight to East Austin Block Party
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Walking the nearly two miles to the Ilegal Mezcal and Paste Magazine’s East Austin Block Party during SXSW felt like a pilgrimage. Laden with what felt like 50 pounds of camera gear…
Serendipitous Encounter: Folk Bitch Trio’s Enchanting Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As I navigated the midday streets of Austin, a siren song lured me into an unexpected sanctuary amidst the cacophony of SXSW. The small venue Chess, typically… at least every time I…
Skinny Lister Delivers Raucous Folk-Punk Show at Marshall Funhouse
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Skinny Lister electrified the Marshall Funhouse at Parish crowd during SXSW 2024 with a raucous performance that blended folk charm with punk tones. Taking the stage with infectious enthusiasm, the British band…
Evangeline’s Soothing Voice and Humor Captivate Luck Reunion’s Chapel
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! SPICEWOOD, TX- Luck Reunion is known for showcasing extraordinary talent in intimate settings, and this year was no exception. Amidst the eclectic lineup, it was Evangeline, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who stole my…
A Match Made in Musical Heaven: Dawes and Lucius at Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! AUSTIN, TX- Under the grand canopy of the Beer Tent at Luck Reunion, a musical synergy blossomed that could only be described as celestial. Dawes and Lucius, two powerhouses of modern Americana, converged…
Rainbow Girls at Luck Reunion: Harmonies That Hit Home
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! AUSTIN, TX- It’s not often that a performance leaves you feeling as if you’ve been invited into someone’s living room, with music that wraps around you like an old, familiar blanket. But that’s…
Old Crow Medicine Show: A Masterclass in Live Performance at Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! SPICEWOOD, TX- Amid the sprawling Texas landscape of Luck Reunion, where the air hums with the anticipation of musical magic, Old Crow Medicine Show once again proved why they are a perennial favorite….
Allison Russell: Crafting Songs of Resistance, Hope, and Healing in Times of Crisis
BROOKLYN, NY- When I’m not writing about music, I write about environmental and public health crises. And with that comes the heaviness of being tasked with bearing witness to loss. We’re losing species, we’re losing island nations, we’re losing innocent lives, whether by the slow…
From Online Sensation to Main Stage Attraction: Lizzy McAlpine Lights Up Bleached Fest
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- An early afternoon slot at any festival can be a daunting prospect for any artist, especially if it’s on the main stage. It’s a challenge to harness the sleepy energy of…
Bleached Fest Highlights: Blondshell’s Emotional Depth Takes Center Stage
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- After the disappointment of Blondshell’s abrupt cancellation of the performance I was scheduled to attend at SXSW earlier this year — a festival where the band had scooped up the…
