Category Archives: Music

All things related to music: reviews, concerts, birthdays, etc.

Fragile Rock = (Muppets + Avenue Q) ÷ My Chemical Romance

I think  I saw their album at Waterloo Records but thanks to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, I am totally sold because they’re too funny. Sure you can’t “see” the puppets doing their thing on the record/CD yet who cares! The same … Continue reading

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KMAG played its two millionth song

I thought it was due around this month but it happened while I was sleeping…June 23, 2017, KMAG passed the two million milestone, just couple months shy of its 15th anniversary. Again, it was something in my stream’s Top 35 … Continue reading

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Miike Snow

Last June, Somara and I with Mark M went to see Miike Snow live since we all dig their funky, electronic sound, especially their hit “Genghis Khan.” We didn’t get any good pictures so I have the Getty Image there … Continue reading

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The B-52s (2017): 40th anniversary tour

I think I last saw them perform at a corporate event Somara’s employer held, the Go Gos were there too. However, I really hadn’t seen them perform since their pinnacle in 1989. Quite a concert then because Milwaukee preferred dinosaur … Continue reading

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The xx

Got to see The xx at the Moody Theater last week. It was a belated Christmas present for my friend Mark who’s really into them. I like the band too, I’m just behind on the current record and their previous work … Continue reading

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RIP Chris Cornell

Seeing the news about Chris’ passing was rather shocking but we’ll find out what happened later. Meanwhile, I’m bummed because he was one of the better artists from the short-lived, overrated Grunge period in popular music. Soundgarden was alright, a … Continue reading

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Playmobil Concert a la Austin!

I finally took my Playmobil Concert Stage toy out of storage and set it up in an cleared space on my desk. Then I populated the stage and crowd with every figure I could find easily (there are more I … Continue reading

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New Pornographers 2017

The Canadian supergroup came to Austin again for this was the final stop on their North American tour. As always, they put on a helluva’ show to promote their latest, Whiteout Conditions that was released…I think in April. It’s a bit … Continue reading

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Steely Dan and other fun in Las Vegas

With Ethan staying at our timeshare with us, I got him a late birthday present of tickets to see Steely Dan, his favorite band. We got dressed up as per the great opening from Swingers but we’re also in agreement that … Continue reading

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Drive-by Truckers

Caught this band a couple weeks ago at Stubb’s. (Yes, I know, I’m running behind with my stories/events but I’m pre-occupied with Las Vegas and other events.) Pretty good-sized crowd. As for me, I started checking out their material through … Continue reading

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John Oates

The conclusion to my Brush with Greatness, Eighties Edition, wrapped up with John Oates of the legendary duo. John was in Austin to promote his new book Change of Season, which is also the title his band’s 1990 release. Tired jokes … Continue reading

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RIP: J Geils

He was the lead guitarist and not the singer as most people thought when The J Geils Band hit the charts with their all killer, no filler album Freeze Frame. I still love all the tracks. Back before FM radio was hijacked … Continue reading

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Went to check out some of SXSW today

I have an annual tradition of going downtown via the train (which is awesome, screw you car fanatics and naysayers since we need more rail). Then I walk the distance from Fourth and Trinity to Waterloo Records at Sixth and … Continue reading

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Lady Bunny shirt!

Last week, I did some research on Lady Bunny because she does the vocals on the latest album from Ursula 1000 (“Blast Off”). I had a feeling she is a drag queen due to her voice having a similar range … Continue reading

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RIP Bill Paxton

What a fricking pisser to wake up to and see on the news within the first five minutes of my morning. I thought last year took away too many beloved people and now ’17 is trying to outdo ’16 by … Continue reading

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