Public Chalk

Post Ghostland: Autobody

This past July, a herd of music crazed fans piled into the New Braunfels river-side venue for two nights of Austin’s favorite band Ghostland Observatory. After a long day of floating the river, the braided singer and caped keyboardist’s sounds were the perfect way to end your day. However, for some, Ghostland merely served as an [...]

Secret atx show: kaki king and jenny lewis

Oops, I let the cat out of the bag… last night there was a secret invite-only show held in Austin at the parish (my fave venue) with jenny and kaki king performing. And believe it or not, Austin is really good at keeping secrets because I didn’t hear a thing about it until my pseudo [...]

Girl talk vs. z trip

“Hey, hey now. I know we’re having a good time, but you can’t jump around the stage so much. I’m not Girl Talk, I actually have vinyl up here.” That was what Z trip told the crowd when his music was skipping at Austin’s fun fun fun fest last year. Oh, poor Girl Talk… Well, this [...]

the thing about the cool kids is…

they play for the most “random” & ridiculous audiences in the times I have seen them… UT Austin frat party – Blonde sorrostitutes and Tahoe-tastic frat daddies….and me San Fran and Austin – lots ‘o hipsters(inevitably)…and me Rothbury –hippies, ravers, w00ks…and me I grew to love them more and more because they are just one-of-a-kind, but UT ‘s show [...]

Spazmatics are outrageous, dude.

Everyone loves an 80’s cover band. Duh. But the Spazmatics are undeniably tubular – and I’m not just saying that because I’m an arrogant Texan. The helmet-wearing bassist, neck brace-strutting singer, sweatband-bound guitarist, and geeky drummer culminate 80’s songs, costumes and personalities to make their show one-of-a-kind.  They started off as just one band but [...]

Austin’s rockin’ to Uncle Lucius

This band is truly representative of the Live Music Capital of the World. They are diverse, exciting, genuine and real. Although they are all Texas natives, it is a pleasantly eclectic bunch. There is the Italian drummer with a fro, the red-head hipster cowboy with his sultry rock voice, the Dazed and Confused look-a-like who [...]

Bonnaroo saved my relationship with passion pit

Like any new relationship, there are ups and downs, surprises and let-downs. Take Passion Pit and my relationship for instance: Pre-SXSW: All my friends were talking about them. “You just HAVE to see them!” they would say. I was intrigued. SXSW, Austin: I was surprised, enthralled, and excited for a new fling with this fresh group. In [...]

Bonnaroo: A little slice of heaven on Earth

During these 4 days, there is no one else in America that experienced what we experienced, saw what we saw. No other 90,000 people will ever feel so connected by music. It’s sacred because it’s a time that everyone’s differences are praised and unique societal outcasts are welcomed. This is Bonnaroo my friends – no [...]

Key West unplugged

Key West: The land of Jimmy Buffet look-alikes, neon-colored drinks & run-away Cubans – oh, and a music scene. Who would’ve thought? While wandering down and off the beaten path of Lincoln Street, I stumbled (literally) upon some unique treasure in Key West (pun intended): Suenalo I discovered they were a local favorite(even though they are from [...]

SXSW: Welcome to my home

Even while living in London, people would hear I was from Austin and automatically think three things: George Bush – Music - SXSW. I’d have to say I am very supportive of the latter two. That is why I counted down the days until Austin turns into hipster-ville and the trendiest cats [...]