ACL Fest is Back and It’s Black(er)
byACL Fest is back with a more diverse line-up that features more rap, including local favorites like Riders Against the Storm, Deezie Brown, The Teeta, CP Loony and Mike Melinoe.
Music
Austin Drummer Troy Nalls Joins Cast of Fox’s New Show, Alter Ego
byTwenty-two year-old drumming prodigy Troy James Nalls is debuting in his first major professional gig tonight — in front of a nationally televised audience….
The Community is Invited to the Grand Opening of Waterloo Park
byWaterloo Greenway Conservancy has announced that the highly-anticipated Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater will open to the public on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
Best in the Citi: Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone
byJonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone knows what it’s like to be a struggling artist. Now, he’s working to support other artists of color in the city.
Black Music is the Culture of Austin. Fund It. Period.
byFor decades, Austin has been at the forefront of music tastemaking. However, one group’s major contributions to this success story have very rarely been told.
The Beat Goes On: DJs Move the Crowd Online
byMusic. It’s in our souls. It’s in the air. It’s the universal language spoken around the world. The current global shelter-in-place has put a…
Givens Swims: A Dance for a City Pool and It’s People
byThe tides have been turning in East Austin for some time. A few decades ago with gentrification. Nearly a century ago when…
On Stage at Zach: The Ballad of Klook and Vinette
byThe Ballad of Klook and Vinette, a gritty story told in spoken word pattern and jazz-infused melodies is now playing on Zach Theater’s Kleberg…
Bold and Vulnerable: Mrs. Ambrosius-Billups Arrives at One World Theatre
byThe songstress is coming! The songstress is coming! Marsha Ambrosius will be in concert at Austin’s One World Theater Friday night, with an early show at 7:00 and a late show at 9:30.
Love, Food, Fashion, and Fun in February
byAside from Black-History related programming, February is normally one of the quieter months of the year as far as events and things to do…
Six Square: Cultivating Emerging Artists
byThis summer, Six Square is proud to present a new music series named Musical Explorations featuring new artists of color who specialize in performing…
Urban Music Festival: Old School and New Beginnings
byThis past weekend, the Urban Music Festival decided to help us remember “tha nu ol’ school 90s” with a festival jam packed with talent that we could never forget.