On Friday, March 20, performing right society BMI will partner with SXSW to present new wave progenitors Devo at Austin Music Hall (208 Nueces St). The show marks the climax of BMI’s focused presence at SXSW 2009: Throughout the week, the organization will also stage indie rock showcases, orchestrate film and songwriter panels, and host… Continue reading DEVO at SXSW
As the thermometer’s mercury spends more of its time below freezing than above, I have a warm spot inside as, in my imagination, I concoct endless paths that Phish may take on their summer tour following the recently announced dates in June. Perhaps all the rumors of the phearsome phorsome headlining Bonnaroo Inc. are just… Continue reading Mike Gordon | The Higher Ground | 12/30/2008
Most tribute bands fall short of capturing the true essence of their musical pioneer predecessors. Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue, a cosmic conglomerate of members of Shakedown Street and Dark Star Orchestra’s Rob Eaton, reform the very art of imitation. They weave an intricate, improvisational aural tapestry that diehard Dead fans wholeheartedly wrap themselves in.… Continue reading The Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue
