http://www.austindaze.com Steal this Website! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:09:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm beginning to think New Orleanians don't eat breakfast. I'm hoping someone can prove me wrong. Granted, I'm relatively new to the breakfast game. In New Orleans that is. I'm relatively new to mornings there in general. Well, mornings that haven't been turned into evenings on account of the fact ... http://www.austindaze.com/2009/01/06/looking-for-breakfast-in-new-orleans-good-luck/ Broadway is currently enjoying its share of dysfunctional families, and Horton Foote's Texas clan fit right in. And while they may not have as much bite as their neighbors from Osage County across the street, there is certainly plenty of bark. Some hearty laughs too. Dividing the Estate, is about ... http://www.austindaze.com/2009/01/06/horton-foote-brings-a-little-bit-of-texas-to-nyc/ HERE: http://www.jambasetickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=30956 http://www.austindaze.com/2009/01/05/advance-tickets-for-999-eyes-freakshow-at-ruta-maya/ Flounders Without Eyes—What’s the Rush—The Flounders put out their fourth album What’s the Rush produced by Lloyd Maines bringing magnetic jam-rock band straight up Austin style. This large rock ensemble origins go back to the 1990s with a relocation from Houston to Austin and regular gigs jamming at bars and ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/12/23/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project-8/ THERE ARE MANY CHOICES IN TOWN TO DO YOUR HOLIDAZE SHOPPING OR TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY. THE AUSTIN DAZE RECOMMENDS THE ARMADILLO EXPERIENCE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER. MAKE SURE TO READ OUR WORDS WITH THE CREATOR OF AUSTIN'S OLDEST CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/12/18/armadillo-xmas-bazaar/ The Philips GoGear team scouted to find five of Austin's best unknown music artists - and has been asking consumers to identify the artist or group who deserves the title of "Austin's Best Undiscovered Band." Artists vying for the title include Harlem, Neiliyo, Stormshadow, The Canvas Waiting and Yadira Brown. ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/12/17/undiscovered-austin-coverage-by-bree-and-kyle/   Movin’ Target--UnPegged--This album moves from genre to genre going from a four to a eight piece band effortlessly. Blending keyboards, midi-guitar, harmonica, lots of percussion and vocal harmonies with a a sax or fiddle thrown in for good measure. The album definitely straddles a line between Americana and more traditional country. ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/12/11/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project-7/ As the weather gets colder, the music gets louder. Dud's got a sweater and I've got a few koozies for the cans. 1: drinkable-6: lost track and tastes good.   Amanda Mora--The Ribbon--Mora's debut album is a nice blend of acoustic pop and cafe jazz with it's feet firmly planted in folk ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/12/04/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project-6/ http://www.austindaze.com/2008/12/01/black-crowes-show-photographed-by-kyle-woods/ THE WALK, STRIDE OR STROLL ( TAKE YOUR PICK) OUT OF A PRESS SCREENING IS CHAT CITY. EVERYONE USUALLY WANTS YOU TO KNOW THEIR EDUCATED THOUGHTS AND TO GET A GRASP OF YOURS. I LOVE IT AND I HATE IT. I AM AKIN TO PONTIFICATE AND AM DRAWN ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/29/speechless/ Hux here. Bringing more tunes your way. Keep your ears peeled. 1-6: bottle worthy- goes down real smooth Dremnt the End--Self Titled-- Straightforward disco mid-80s Cure-like riffs with verve from a major label and falsetto springing forth best describes this band's sound. It really reeks of the Robert Smith with a little ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/28/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project-5/ EOTO, a side project of the String Cheese Incident, is the brainchild of Jason Hann and Michael Travis. They play a new improvised set every night of their tour. Bree Perlman asks them about that process, and the difference between playing with The String Cheese Incident and EOTO. ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/27/eoto-at-the-parish/ These guys are touring with Minus the Bear and have opened for Robert Plant. They give a little insight into life on the road and their creative process. Austin Daze Interviews 27 at Fun Fun Fun Fest from AMFM STUDIOS LLC on Vimeo. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/25/27-at-fun-fun-fun-fest/ http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/23/election-night-slideshow-by-rockslide/ Hey everyone! Long time no see! In case you were wondering, after recovering from all of the festival madness during September and October, I have just been laying low. I've been doing some producing, visiting movie sets, acting etc. I have not had a real chance to see many movies ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/20/fuel-movie-review-austin-premiere-1121-regal-arbor-theatre/ Hux here. Even though cold out, the Lonestar Six Pack Project trudges along on the porch with Dud. Boots keep tapping and six packs consumed. I'll keep pressing play. Keep listening. 1 drinkable- 6 goes down smooth Ben Mallott--Look Good, Feel Good--Austin local Mallott, is grainy in his songwriter/singer attributions. His first ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/20/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project-4/ A conversation with Guy Forsyth during Halloween, if you're wondering about the costume. Guy Forsyth at SPI Fest from Austin Daze Magazine on Vimeo. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/20/guy-forsyth-2/ Friday night found me ready to kick me heels up and release myself from a week of workin’ for a livin’. I first popped into Antone’s to check out my long time fave Junior Brown. It seemed even more crowded than usual, and perhaps that what inspired a great show. ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/19/flowering-the-town-junior-brown-eoto-dj-pretty-lights/ Around 11PM King Khan graces the stage wearing his tribute wig with BBQ sitting to stage left with bass drum on foot and guitar in hand wearing a turban and a cape and commenting on just how sick he's been thanks to the Texas BBQ he's tried to consume for ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/17/mcriprock-went-to-king-khan-and-bbq/ EXHILARATING FROM THE FIRST FRAME. I DIG THE HELL OUT OF THIS BOND. WE HAVE A REINVENTED 007. HE CAN BE SUAVE AND SMOOTH BUT THIS BOND HURTS AND BLEEDS AND HE WEARS THE SCARS FROM THE BLUNT ACTION HE IS INVOLVED IN. THIS TIME AROUND HE IS A MAN ON ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/17/there-is-no-mistake-this-is-the-bond-we-have-been-waiting-for/ http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/16/fun-fun-fun-fest-slideshow-by-kyle-woods/ of Montreal , show review at Fiesta Gardens Thurs night. “Let’s pretend we don’t exist, let’s pretend we’re in Antarctica” Pretending to pretend was fundamental to of Montreal’s majestic, production at Fiesta Gardens on Thursday night. Ninjas, Star Wars Gold Men, Pigs were just some of the characters that came out ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/16/lets-pretend-we-arepretending-2/ Party Crasher Dixie Chicks front woman Natalie Maines threw a Halloween party at her home in Los Angeles and guess who showed up?  Go on.....guess.  If you guessed George Bush, you are sadly wrong, although that would have been a sight to see.  If you guessed Michael Jackson, you must have ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/16/november-amber-alert/ Without these guys there would be no Nirvana, no Smashing Pumpkins. Listen as they complain about "back in the day" vs. the music scene of today. By the way, if you're new to vimeo videos, move your mouse off the window and all the extra wordage disappears. Killdozer at FFF ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/14/killdozer/ Nepotism is alive and well in this town, as the passing of the obligatory torch (read: column) represents. Although my cousin, Miss Riprock is a city slicker type that sips on exotic martinis, calls me and everyone else she knows “darling,” demands weekly manicures, wears heels that she terms “sky ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/14/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project-3/ Alex from the Black Angels talks about being in the studio and touring with Roky Erickson. This is part one of a two-part interview. Black Angels at FFF Fest from Austin Daze Magazine on Vimeo. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/13/black-angels-androkys-influence-part-1/ Russ Hartmann, the Big Kahuna at the Austin Daze, interviews his long-time friends. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/13/brownout-at-fun-fun-fun-fest/ Prolific bassist Karl Alvarez and his very varied musical experience...talks about All, the Descendents, Gogol Bordello and more. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/12/karl-alvarez-of-all-at-fun-fun-fun-fest/ http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/11/deead-milkmen-interview-part-2/ This is a long interview, couldn't bear to cut it down...very entertaining Punk Rock Icons. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/11/dead-milkmen-at-fun-fun-fun-fest/ Phillips Go Gear is sponsoring a contest at www.undiscoveredaustin.com. This is one of the artists in the running for the prize. He explains what hip hop represents to him, and how he represents his life through his rhyme. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/11/stormshadow/ All we are is dust in the wind, Darlings. The dust kicked up forcing many fans to place a bandana over their mouth (I had my pink paisley one on), but it didn’t seem to stop anybody from having fun, fun, fun. The biggest highlight for me on Saturday was Killdozer. ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/10/flowering-the-town-fun-fun-fun-fest-08/ WHAT ELSE CAN I  SAY? ThE REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS WILL ROLL IN.. Our team is getting really strong! WE APPLAUD GRAHAM AND CO FOR PULLING OFF ANOTHER GREAT FESTIVAL http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/09/fun-fun-fun-fest-has-been-fun/ Border rockers Del Castillo share a few minutes with Austin Daze before going on stage in South Padre Island. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/07/del-castillo/ Nepotism is alive and well in this town, as the passing of the obligatory torch (read: column) represents. Although my cousin, Miss Riprock is a city slicker type that sips on exotic martinis, calls me and everyone else she knows “darling,” demands weekly manicures, wears heels that she terms “sky ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/06/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project-2/ Funny guys and an enjoyable interview. Vallejo played before Boombox, so both bands shared the backstage. Great times! http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/06/vallejo-at-spi-fest/ Boombox holds down the fort while the Grooveline Horns tour with Jason Mraz in Europe. http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/04/boombox-atx-at-spi-fest/ These gracious guys let us in for an exclusive just before they took the stage at South Padre Island.  OK, fine, we actually snuck in ninja style and made them talk to us.  Then we forced them to say they love Austin.  Watch the video and learn our secrets of ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/03/austin-daze-interviews-foghat/ http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/03/save-austin-music-psa/ Nepotism is alive and well in this town, as the passing of the obligatory torch (read: column) represents. Although my cousin, Miss Riprock is a city slicker type that sips on exotic martinis, calls me and everyone else she knows “darling,” demands weekly manicures, wears heels that she terms “sky ... http://www.austindaze.com/2008/11/03/mcriprocks-lonestar-sixpack-project/