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Featured Artist: Dallas Austin
Producer/songwriter/keyboardist/remixer Dallas Austin's credits include Monica, Boyz II Men, Madonna, After 7, Michael Jackson, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Brand New Heavies, among others. He also recorded as a member of Highland Place Mobsters, appearing on the movie soundtracks of Boomerang and White Men Can't Jump. Austin was born on December 29, 1972, in Columbus, GA, and began playing guitar as a child before switching to keyboards. In 1986, he moved...
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The Lovely Sparrows
The Lovely Sparrows lately seem to be the go-to indie-pop band for artists as they travel through Austin. Opening for acts as diverse as Fleet Foxes, Appleseed Cast and the Black Angels, the group is...
September 14, 2008
David Byrne Tour To Run Into Spring 2009
As tipped here last month, David Byrne has revealed plans for a six-month tour celebrating his work with the Talking Heads and in collaboration with producer Brian Eno.
August 04, 2008
Widespread Panic Sets Fall, New Year's Dates
After finishing a string of Canadian dates, headlining Bonnaroo and playing multiple sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Widespread Panic is hitting the road again in the fall.
September 03, 2008
The Killers Unveil 2009 Tour Plans
The Killers will begin an early 2009 tour Jan. 17 in Denver in support of their third Island album, "Day and Age," due Nov. 25. First single "Human" is No. 58 this week on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 27, 2008
Plant/Krauss, Iron & Wine Star At ACL Festival
As temperatures soared well into the 90s, American roots music reigned supreme on the second day of Austin City Limits festival (Sept. 27), with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Iron & Wine,...
September 28, 2008
Brad Paisley Extends Tour Into 2009
Brad Paisley will continue his successful Paisley Party tour with an additional 24 shows early next year. The new dates begin Jan. 15 in Tupelo, Miss., and run through March in Yakima, Wash.
September 09, 2008
Cheech & Chong Plan First Tour In 25 Years
Comedy duo Cheech and Chong will reunite for their first tour in more than 25 years, beginning Sept. 12 at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.
July 30, 2008
Cheetah Girls Launching 50-Date Tour
The Cheetah Girls will launch a 50-date North American tour, beginning Oct. 8 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, and wrapping Dec. 21 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego.
August 11, 2008
Plant: No Tour Or Recording With Zeppelin
Robert Plant has put the hammer down on rumors he will join Led Zeppelin for a 2009 tour and recording sessions. In a statement on his Web site, Plant says he "has no intention whatsoever of touring...
September 29, 2008
Plant, Krauss Extend 'Raising Sand' Tour
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have extended their smash hit "Raising Sand" tour through early October.
July 14, 2008
Matisyahu Preps EP, Eyes '09 For New Album
Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu will kick off an extensive fall tour Oct. 18 in support of a new EP, "Shattered," due three days later via Epic. A full-length album, "Light," will follow in early 2009.
September 24, 2008
Blues Traveler Kicks Out The Jams On New Disc
Blues Traveler tapped into its live performance ethic in writing the songs for its new album, "North Hollywood Shootout," due Aug. 26 on Verve Forecast.
July 14, 2008
'Sorry Sad Boy': Ludo
When Ludo frontman Andrew Volpe and guitarist Tim Ferrell were ready to get serious, they moved six hours south of their St. Louis hometown to "a 900 square foot ghetto sh*thole" in the illustrious...
September 11, 2008
Without A Label, BLK JKS Cuts Big Deals
Fast-rising South African rock band BLK JKS clearly knows how to make interesting music that channels the Mars Volta and more traditional sounds in equal measure.
July 18, 2008
Okkervil River Expanding With 'Stand Ins'
On the heels of last year's "The Stage Names," its best seller to date, Austin-based rock act Okkervil River returns Sept. 9 with another Jagjaguwar album, "The Stand Ins."
July 16, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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