The now-classic musical Cabaret, originally produced on Broadway in 1966, may have a pedigree that dates back to the days of pre-Nazi Germany, but its themes and imagery remain as frightening, troubling, and timely today as they ever have. (Article by American Statesman Staff, republished from http://arts.blog.austin360.com/2016/03/30/theater-review-roundabouts-cabaret-still-timely-and-powerful/)   Cabaret – with a book by Joe Masteroff, […]

Austin’s edgiest and most-sophisticated festival, Fusebox is also the most indie. (Article by Jeanne Claire Van Ryzin, republished from http://arts.blog.austin360.com/2016/04/08/fusebox-fest-pick-the-biodiversity-of-texas/) And it’s free. Some Fusebox events do require prior reservations. But in this blog we’re highlighting a few choice happeningsthat require no reservations. “The Biodiversity of Texas” When: 1 p.m.Saturday Where: Fiesta Gardens Pavilion, Town Lake […]

A new multi-media art project frames a question for a rapidly changing East Austin: Who or what do we see — or don’t see — when we walk down the streets of East Austin? (Article by Jeanne Claire Van Ryzin, republished from http://arts.blog.austin360.com/2016/03/31/invisible-intersections-art-project-documents-east-austin/) “Invisible Intersections” kicks off March 31 with a party and walking tour of […]

Return to Austin High might have been the most important set at the Austin Music Awards since the Big Boys shared the bill with the Fabulous Thunderbirds at the second-ever Austin prom – Thursday, March 8, 1984. Last year’s AMA centerpiece, a reunion of next-generation live music natives – Gary Clark Jr., Eve Monsees, Shakey […]

Austin musician John Winsor, who played in the bands Sounds del Mar and Carry Illinois died over the weekend. He was 33. (Article by Deborah Sengupta Stith, republished from http://music.blog.austin360.com/2016/03/29/memorial-for-austin-musician-john-winsor-planned-for-wednesday-afternoon/) In a Facebook post, Winsor’s bandmates in Sounds del Mar said, “He had the sharpest wit, mind boggling licks, and the biggest heart we have ever […]

Honk!TX in Pan Am Park. With a scrappy D.I.Y. aesthetic, no amplification and over two dozen groups of fine street musicians from around the state and across the country, all of the Honk events are family-friendly and fun.But the Sunday event, which includes a parade through the streets of East Austin followed by an all-day […]

“We won the Austin music awards four years in a row,” said Kyle Ellison. (Article by Stef Manisero, republished from http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/03/17/20th-anniversary-of-austin-music-awards-celebrates-helping-musicians.html) For 15 years, Kyle Ellison and his brother Sims performed in the Austin-based band, Pariah. ”He used to grab my hair when we would play live,” Ellison added. Moments Kyle wishes he could have back […]

Merle Haggard’s death on his 79th birthday Wednesday elicited many heartfelt reactions from his friends, family and the country music community at large. (Article by Jake Harris, republished from http://music.blog.austin360.com/2016/04/08/watch-bruce-robisons-tribute-to-merle-haggard/) Austin singer-songwriter Bruce Robison was no different. In a video released Thursday, Robison, accompanied by his wife and frequent collaborator Kelly Willis, sings a heartfelt rendition […]

Hayes Carll, “Lovers and Leavers” (Hwy 87/Thirty Tigers). Check out our Austin360 cover story on mystatesman.com and in Friday’s American-Statesman. In-store April 8 at Waterloo Records; also playing April 15 at Old Settler’s Music Festival. Here’s the track “The Magic Kid”: (Article by Peter Blackstock, republished from http://music.blog.austin360.com/2016/04/08/austin360-on-the-record-hayes-carll-michael-fracasso/) Michael Fracasso, “Here Come the Savages” (Blue Door). […]

AUSTIN, TX — You deserve a break today, STAAR test takers. (Article by Tony Cantu, republished from http://patch.com/texas/downtownaustin/austin-mcdonalds-restaurants-offer-free-breakfast-staar-test-takers) Well, tomorrow anyway, on test-taking day. That’s when local McDonald’s franchise owners will provide a free breakfast for all 3rd- to 8th-grade students getting ready to take the test, along with their teachers. Coupons aren’t needed, but students must […]