What to Expect at ACL Fest 2024 Weekend One
byAustin City Limits Music Festival, more commonly called ACL Fest, is back for its 22nd year. The two weekend festival will take over Austin’s…
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The Pen Behind the King: Otis Blackwell’s Journey as Rock and Roll’s Secret Hitmaker
byIn the pantheon of rock and roll, few names resonate as powerfully yet remain as underappreciated as Otis Blackwell. A prolific songwriter whose pen…
From Bad Boy to Cuffed Boy: Diddy’s Empire Shaken by Federal Arrest
byBuckle up because we’ve got some major news dropping about one of hip-hop’s biggest names. Sean “Diddy” Combs, the man who’s been running the…
Before We Let Go: Celebrating Frankie Beverly’s Timeless Legacy
byLet’s pay tribute to the incomparable Frankie Beverly, a true icon of soul music who’s left an indelible mark on Black culture and beyond….
Irv da Phenom Reacts to His Song in Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer
byImagine checking your email and seeing what seems to be spam from someone impersonating Disney. Now imagine they send a follow up because they…
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in the Austin Metro Area
byWe all (mostly) love a good fireworks show, and Austin and its surrounding cities put on great free events each year. So, whether you…
June is Black Culture Month in Austin
byJune is a very significant month for the Black community containing Juneteenth, Black Music Month, plus Pride Month for our LGBTQIA+ soulmates. Other Black…
Austin Blues Festival 2024 Returns and Adds Late Show Programming at Antone’s
byThe Blues have always been more than just melodies to me-it’s a connection to my roots, to memories of warm Saturday mornings in Corpus…
Black Violin Experience Tour Lands in Austin
byBlack Violin is returning to Austin on Monday, February 19, when they will be bringing their Black Violin Experience tour, with special guest Abraham…
The Mother Ginger (Snaps) of The Nutcracker Ballet
byThere’s something divine about being surrounded by Black women: shea butter embraces; sticky red lipstick kisses on foreheads; sugar, spice and…gingersnaps. It’s a veritable…
Red River Cultural District‘s Free Week Returns January 2024
byThe Red River Cultural District is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of the local nonprofit’s multi-genre, multi-venue, and admission-free winter music festival,…
The Origin Studio House is a Real Vibe
byIt was a mild November Thursday night in Austin when Origin Studio House had a soft launch to become available to the wider public….