February 2012
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Tactics
Tactics is the culmination of members from the local bands Zlam Dunk and Equals. Brett Thorne, Daniel Vega, Ross Bennett, Glynn Jordan and Logan Wexler originally all met years ago at Texas State University. Later, while working together in the now four year old Zlam Dunk, “Brett, in his own time would still write all these songs and we all like different music… It got to a point, if he was...
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The Sour Notes
Jared Boulanger’s passion for music led him to compose music as a solo artist while living in Houston, Texas. In 2008 he convinced his long time friend, Chris Page, to join him in creating the band known as ‘The Sour Notes.’ Since the band’s birth four years ago, there has been a rotating cast of many guitarists, bassists, drummers, and vocalists. The only member of the band whose been there from...
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Mobley
Mobley started as a dream in North Carolina. The lead singer/songwriter, Anthony Watkins II moved to Austin and later joined with bassist, Tim Shelburne, and drummer, Sergio Trejos, to pursue a career in music. They are well on their way, with a busy start to the year. Club DeVille of Austin will host Mobley’s CD release party March 4th for the new album, Cold War Cold.
The band is a mix of...
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Commie Hilfiger
Calling all Comrades hiding out from Mother Russia, Commie Hilfiger is coming! I had the chance to chat with Yuri, Jay, Dmtry, Nikita, and Yugo from Commie Hilfiger, and found out why their reputation proceeds them. ”We don’t talk about Moscow,” said Yuri, when asked if they are really from Moscow. As retired KGB agents they understand what it means to uphold their anonymity....
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Henry + The Invisibles
Each time he steps on stage, Henry Roland of the one-man funk band Henry + the Invisibles sets out to put on a party. On Saturday, February 18 at Triple Crown, a party would have been an understatement. The 35 year-old “mugician” packed the house with an extremely diverse crowd who didn’t hesitate to get their groove on. Glow sticks, a bear hat, and a conga line started by fans were just a few of...
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Fingers Crossed
Fingers Crossed is a punk-rock band that emerged from the music scene out of Houston, Texas. The band is guitar player and vocalist, Andrew MacLaren, guitarist, Zach Chodaniecky and bass player, Nathan Helton. The current trio, which recently disbanded its bassist and drummer, is on the verge of adding some promising new musicians to the group.
Andrew, and founding drummer and bassist, Dustin...
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The Victory March
The Victory March is an indie rock and soul band, locally based out of San Marcos, Texas. The four man band not only has a jazzy musical style reminiscent of the 50’s, they definitely have the fashion to match. Usually dressed up in white and black suits crafts a timeless look for the band, and gives them that classic edge.
The Victory March takes us back to a more soulful period in time with...
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Victor Holk
I met Victor on a cold, Friday afternoon at Tantra Coffee House. He was sitting with his coffee and cigarette and seemed to know everyone that was coming in and out of the building, proof of his already large prevalence in San Marcos. He classifies himself as a Folk singer/song writer. He’s a graduate from Texas State University. He came to Texas State because of a large family base here and began...
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The Magnificent Snails
When a talented four piece “garage pop” band began brainstorming for a group name, The Magnificent Snails was jokingly thrown into the mix and has since been their title on the road. The Snails are a unique addition to the Austin, Texas music scene who offer an extremely diverse sound. Each member incorporates their individual creativity with various instruments and genres as well as influences...
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The Couch
Since its inception in 2007, the band has released three EP’s: New Roman Buffalo, Close To You, and Godsick Blues. Each EP is a footprint exposing a new, bluesy layer of the band’s progressing sound on their journey to their first full-length album, Old & Touchin’ Blue, released in December of last year. The album exhibits a distinctly refined growth in their music. KUT showed their support...
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Elaine Greer
How many hearts does it take to play the 2012 KTSW MR Fest? For local folk singer-songwriter Elaine Greer, it takes just one. At the advice of friends, members of a Houston band who were also interested in playing at MR Fest, the passionate musician contacted a KTSW representative about the three-day festival. After sending samples of her music, she is scheduled to play April 28. “I was thinking,...
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The Space Crazies
The Space Crazies is a three-headed blues-rock band that hails from the music capital of Austin, Texas. The talented trio consists of lead singer and guitarist, Andrew Weber, bass master, Jack Pearl, and drummer, Davis Campbell. Their soulful sounds are influenced by the genres of rock, R&B, blues, punk rock, progressive rock, soul, hip-hop, and experimental rock. Some of their original songs...
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The Organics
The Organics is a local San Marcos band with a variety of music to offer. The band has created a sound that will appeal to everyone. This five man group consists of Robin Friend on vocals and lead guitar, Robert Paul McCartney on guitar, Josh Schaefer on bass, Brian Carlisle on drums, and Max Mukelroy on the trumpet and back-up vocals. The band began as friends and grew from there after a night of...
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The Awkward Robot
About a year and a half ago, The Awkward Robot began a gradual, organic growth into the full four person band it is today. Jason Martins moved to Austin, TX and in with a friend from college, Javier Martinez, in July of 2010. The playful folk acoustic duo started small with open mic nights and eventually debuted a six song self-titled EP that incorporated a variety of instruments such as the...
WatchDid you check out White Denims’ Performance Last Night on Carson Daly!! If not check out Quiet Company Who’ll also be playing MR Fest!! On their spotlight on Last Call with Carson Daly!
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At Last It Begins!!!
Join KTSW for the 5th annual MR Fest music festival April 26th-28th! There will be over 90 artists performing in 14 locations around the San Marcos Square! The festival begins with a kick off party at Tantra Coffee House on Thursday night featuring our VIP party lounge giveaway (see details on ktsw.net and click the promotions tab, or see us at ANY KTSW event to enter!) and runs through Saturday...
September 2011
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