Artists
Tom Waits
Tom Waits, looking like a grown-up Dead End Kid and spinning out stories of the sordid side of city life, is without equal as a … Continue reading
Bloc Party
Not many bands portray their music as “living noise,” but British indie-rock band Bloc Party says that’s exactly what they play. With their jerky guitar … Continue reading
Alabama Shakes
Raucous newcomers Alabama Shakes combine the old and the new to lay down gritty, bass-heavy rhythms for a perfect Southern cocktail. Fronted by the powerful … Continue reading
Gillian Welch
American singer-songwriter Gillian Welch has allured audiences with her deep country lyrics and Americana sound for decades. This marks her third appearance on Austin City … Continue reading
St. Vincent
St. Vincent is known for writing songs full of lyrical “detail and charm” (Billboard) and “creative instrumentation and melodically special music” (Delusions of Adequacy). The … Continue reading
Jack White
After rising to the top of the garage rock revival with the White Stripes, Jack White has maintained his stature as one of the most … Continue reading
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw’s success is undeniable – he’s sold over 40 million records, won three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music … Continue reading
Dave Matthews Band
Since their debut in the early 90s, the Dave Matthews Band has combined the worlds of jam and pop to win multiple Grammys and gain … Continue reading
Gretchen Wilson
With her debut album 2004′s Here for the Party, Gretchen Wilson was hailed as the “most important new artist to hit country music since the … Continue reading
Ray LaMontagne
Rolling Stone called Ray LaMontagne “the backwoods Van Morrison” when the magazine placed him on their 2004 Hot List. His 2004 Austin City Limits Music … Continue reading