Arc Angels: Can They Band Together?
Austin’s Arc Angels is powered by rock and blues. But with all that talent, it can be hard to stay together. A look at their ups, downs, and up agains.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King “In Session”
“Vaughan’s hero wasn’t just anybody… It was the six-foot-four, 250-pound-plus blues legend Albert King—nicknamed the “Velvet Bulldozer.”
Four Small Clubs That Launched Huge Careers
Pretty much every major artist made their bones working small clubs, These four are responsible for helping spring some amazing acts into the culture;
The Gallery: Birthplace of a Hammond Organ Revival
A place in Austin, TX has become Ground Zero for a new generation of musicians to discover the unique sound of the Hammond organ. (And for some seasoned players to dazzle with their chops.)
Mike Barfield: All Hail the Tyrant of Texas Funk
Barfield’s brand of “Texas Funk” has blues and rock infused into its funkiness even if it is delivered by a guy that doesn’t look the part. Think of a six-foot leprechaun (with red lambchop sideburns) who shimmies like James Brown.