WHAT: Bloody Mary Morning
WHEN: Thursday, March 13th, 10am – 2pm
WHERE: GSD&M’s Backyard, 828 W 6th St., Austin, 78703
Join AUSTIN CITY LIMITS and AUSTIN PBS for our 11th annual BLOODY MARY MORNING – sponsored by Tito’s Vodka – with music from Amber Mark, Larkin Poe, David Ramirez, and Chief Cleopatra.
Enjoy breakfast tacos from our friends at Tacodeli, make it a Bloody Mary Morning with Tito’s Vodka and Bloody Revolution and treat yourself to a Coca-Cola Orange Cream float. Additional libations from our friends at Brown Distributing will be offered along with refreshments from Topo Chico, Cuvee, Guayaki Yerba Mate and more, all while supplies last. Plus, food vendors will be onsite with additional options for purchase.
Admission is free as always, but you must RSVP for entry. A ticket does not guarantee entry. Access is based on capacity.
LINE-UP
- 10:05 AM – Chief Cleopatra
- 11:00 AM – David Ramirez
- 12:00 PM – Larkin Poe
- 1:20 PM – Amber Mark
Special thanks to our lead sponsor, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and to our event sponsors AXS, Brane Audio, GSD&M, PNC Bank for making this event free to attend.
Raised across Europe, Asia, and North America — and now splitting time between New York City and Los Angeles — Amber Mark has woven her deep knowledge of international styles into a stunning musical tapestry, revealing new intricacies with every listen.
Following the release of her debut studio album Three Dimensions Deep, and critically lauded EPs 3:33am and Conexão, Amber has racked up more than 750M+ global streams, and even received a cosign from Sade. Three Dimensions Deep arrived in 2022 to massive critical acclaim. The project earned recognition as one of the best of the year by both VARIETY and BILLBOARD, and was awarded a score of 8.0 by PITCHFORK, who lauded Amber for her “exceptional voice and songwriting.” Following the release, Amber embarked on a sold-out tour across the U.S. & EU / UK with performances at major festivals including Coachella, Outside Lands, and Pitchfork Festival.
Prior to Three Dimensions Deep, Amber produced a series of mesmerizing covers over lockdown in 2020, including outstanding renditions of “Heart-Shaped Box” by Nirvana and “Thong Song” by Sisqo. Following this “Covered-19” series, Amber collaborated with Empress Of on the protest song “You’ve Got to Feel,” earning Annie Mac’s Hottest Record, “Tune of the Week,” and a spot on the Radio 1 playlist. Before that, Amber was featured on legendary DJ Paul Woolford’s new piano-house track “HEAT,” again snagging Annie Mac’s Hottest Record and a long run across the Radio 1 and 2 playlists.
Larkin Poe, the dynamic sister duo known for their electrifying blend of Southern rock, blues, and Americana, emerges once again onto the musical landscape with their eagerly anticipated album, Bloom. Following their Grammy-winning success with Blood Harmony in 2024, the duo has ventured deeper into their musical journey, crafting a collection of songs that resonate with introspection, authenticity, and a profound connection to their roots in American music.
The album Bloom marks a significant evolution in Larkin Poe’s creative journey. All the songs were born from collaborations between Megan, Rebecca, and co-producer Tyler Bryant, reflecting a synergy that extends beyond mere musical partnership. With their distinctive blend of poetic lyricism, masterful instrumentation, and soulful harmonies Bloom not only cements Larkin Poe’s status as musical innovators, but also reaffirms their commitment to crafting meaningful, soul-stirring music. As modern torchbearers of American roots music, the Lovell sisters continue their journey of self-discovery and celebration of the authentic self. With this album, Larkin Poe invites us to bloom alongside them, embracing the beauty of growth and the richness of their American, musical heritage.
David Ramirez took a little time to get back to himself, and now he’s dead set on making music for himself—for the sake of the music, and nothing else.
“I love all the records I’ve made in the past,” says Ramirez. “But in making them, there was always the thought in the back of my mind of where and what it could get me. I made both creative and business decisions with a goal in mind; a goal that often never came. This time it was all about just the joy of making it, about having fun with it.”
The Austin, TX-based singer-songwriter—whose career has seen six full-length studio albums, three EPs, countless collaborations, and an illustrious supergroup project in Glorietta—spent a season of rest away from his focus on writing songs. In the wake of the end of a long relationship, he wanted to prioritize processing his grief as a human, not as an artist bleeding onto the page.
Music isn’t a hobby for Jalesa Jessie — known on-stage as Chief Cleopatra — it’s her heart and soul.
Cleo grew up listening to rock music, singing in choir, playing piano, and marching in school drumline in her hometown of Corsicana. Everything she’s done to this point has informed and honed her smooth, unique style: soul rock.
Her lifelong love of sound has brought her to SXSW as an official artist five times, to the ACL Music Festival stage in 2024, and LEVITATION Austin in 2023. Austinites celebrate her annually on May 2, coined “Chief Cleopatra Day” by the city of Austin in 2024.
A member of the Recording Academy, Cleo has previously been honored as KUTX’s Artist of The Month and nominated for Best New Artist at the Austin Music Awards.
Cleo has proudly performed alongside Adrian Quesada of The Black Pumas, In the Valley Below, The Bright Light Social Hour, Durand Jones, Danielle Ponder, Abraham Alexander, Jackie Venson, Seratones, and Lukas Nelson, plus many other notable acts.