31 Dec 09 Kirtland Records Looks Back and Ahead
Texas music record label Kirtland Records looks back at a very successful 2009.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Kirtland Records, Texas music
20 Dec 09 Holidays a Great Time to Entertain Audiences
The holidays are a wonderful time to have Texas music professionals exposed to new audience members.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Texas music
15 Dec 09 Nashville Songwriters Meet in North Texas
Texas musicians have a new chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International to help them.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: nsai, Texas music
01 Dec 09 NSAI Gets North Texas Chapter
North Texas music professionals will now be able to attend NSAI meetings in Allen.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Songwriting, Texas music
21 Nov 09 Welcome Home Shelley King
Shelley King, 2008 Official State Musician of Texas, presents us with a new offering, Welcome Home, that that not only highlights the flexibility of her vocal talent, but also underscores the craftsmanship that she and the Subdudes (John Magnie, Tim Cook and Steve Armedée) put into each and every song. One factor of craft that really standouts out in this recording is King’s minimalist approach to instrumentation. She doesn’t overpower…
Posted by: John South
Tags: Shelley King, The Subdudes
19 Nov 09 BJ Thomas Gets Rare Home Gig
Texas music legend BJ Thomas will sing the national anthem prior to Sunday’s Cowboys-Redskins game.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: BJ Thomas, Texas music
19 Nov 09 Houston Area Songwriter Meetings and Organizations
NSAI Houston Monthly Meeting and Open Mic Next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 4:00pm, at JP Hops House, 2317 Hwy 6 South. For more information on NSAI Houston’s meetings, contact Dave at dbannen@hotmail.com Houston Songwriters Association Next meeting Sunday, Dec. 13th, 2:00pm at JP Hops House, 2317 Hwy 6 South. For more information, visit http://www.houstonsongwriters.com NSAI Houston North Metro Chapter Next meeting is Tuesday, January 5th beginning at 7:00pm at…
Posted by: John South
Tags: Houston Songwriters Association, NSAI Houston North Metro Chapter, Songwriting
16 Nov 09 Austin Songwriters Conference
There will be a conference for songwriters on Jan 29 thru 31 in Austin where songwriters can attend classes on just about everything that has anything to do with the business of songwriting. Some of the best songwriters in the world will be there including Rodney Crowell (who is bringing Mary Karr too!!), Allen Shamblin (I can’t make you love me if you don’t/ and 15 other number ones), Chuck Cannon ( BMI Eight-Million-Air award…Great…
Posted by: John South
13 Nov 09 DubSpot’s Ableton Live 8 Tour hits Austin
(Editor’s Note: The following is a Press Release by Steve Rickinson for DubSpot.) Austin – November 14 & 15, 2009: DubSpot’s Ableton Live 8 US Sessions Tour is coming to Austin! Join us for a unique series of interactive workshops, Q&As and live performances from a diverse pool of talented artists, instructors and established musicians. Experience a weekend full of daily sessions, each specially designed to developed and enhance a…
Posted by: Brian South
Tags: instruction, Production
06 Nov 09 Austin Music Scene from a Connecticut Perspective
A University of Hartford student finds appreciation for Texas music on Austin’s famous 6th Street.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Austin, Texas music
