This Week in Great Music: 5/23 – 5/29

So many shows I’d like to see this week, so little time.  Tonight kicks off the summer music series at Millennium Park, which is full of fantastic shows.  I’ve never been more disappointed to be taking guitar classes on Monday nights.

Monday, May 23 Bonnie “Prince” Billy featuring the Cairo Gang; Millennium Park. 6:30 . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/23 – 5/29

This Week in Great Music: 9/20 – 9/26

I am super excited about Chris Pureka’s show at SPACE on Wednesday. How I Learned to See in the Dark is one of my favorite albums of 2010 so far, and I’m sure the live show will be great. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 9/20 – 9/26

Two Videos: Janelle Monáe and Outkast

So traffic’s moving along and I’m thinking about the video for “Tightrope” and something occurs to me. Monáe’s collaborators include Big Boi (of Outkast). While I’d stop short of calling the “Tightrope” video derivative, it shares certain similarities with the video for Outkast’s “Hey Ya”. . . . → Read More: Two Videos: Janelle Monáe and Outkast

This Week in Great Music: 5/31 – 6/6

This Week in Great Music: 5/31 – 6/6 . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/31 – 6/6

This Week in Great Music: 3/29 – 4/4

And so it begins – the slow trickle of bands, big and small, making its way to our fair city after playing a ridiculous amount of shows in a ridiculous amount of venues in Austin. The month is only going to get busier, so hang on, it’ll be a wild ride. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 3/29 – 4/4

Lilith Fair announces 2010 lineup

In even more awesome festival news, Lilith Fair has announced its lineup for the 2010 revival of the tour, and it’s nothing short of amazing.  Named acts so far span all different genres, age groups, and demographics.

The lineup as it currently stands includes Brandi Carlile, Indigo Girls, Mary . . . → Read More: Lilith Fair announces 2010 lineup