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The Sound Of Austin: The Perfect Holiday Gift For Every Austinite & True Music Fan

December 19, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

One look at my blog, my Facebook profile or just spending any amount of time around me and most know that I am an avid and passionate resident of the great city of Austin, Texas and strong supporter of our local music scene. A few weeks back, I stumbled upon an excellent representation of the […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 13-DECEMBER 19, 2012

December 13, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 13-DECEMBER 19, 2012 Thursday, December 13, 2012 The Continental Club: The Whiskey Sisters, Ted Russell Kamp, the Preservation The Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer Emo’s: The Eli Young Band, JT Hodges The Hole In The Wall: The Hang, Mayeux & Broussard, Brian Pounds The Lucky Lounge: […]

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Music, Music, Everywhere! – HAAM Benefit Day 2012

September 26, 2012 by Randall Metting 1 Comment

One of the most important days of the year for the Austin music community and I hope you’ll do your part to help! http://www.HealthAllianceForAustinMusicians.org – http://www.myhaam.org “Keeping Music in Austin Alive and Well” 7th Annual HAAM BENEFIT DAY Austin, Texas – “Live Music Capital of the World” Tuesday, October 2, 2012 City-Wide Event Hours: 6 […]

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KGSR’s Blues On The Green: Wrappin’ Up 22 Seasons Of Greatness

August 13, 2012 by Randall Metting 5 Comments

One of the best annual traditions in all of Austin – KGSR’s Blues On The Green – wrapped up another impressive season – 22nd season, to be exact – of free, live music this past Wednesday night with a stellar lineup and preview of 2012 ACL Music Festival artists – Wild Child, The Eastern Sea […]

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Celebrating Austin’s Home Of The Blues

July 10, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

One of my favorite live music venues, not only in Austin, but quite possibly anywhere in the world, Antone’s, is celebrating its 37th Anniversary throughout the month of July here in 2012. Proudly known as Austin’s “Home of the Blues,” legendary local promoter, Clifford Antone, first opened the doors of his prized property, then located […]

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