Julie Neumann

The views expressed in the column My Ex-Boyfriend's Band are those of the author and may not be reflective of the Ist network. Enjoy! There was no escaping the gravity of Austin in 2007. Three major festivals drew artists, labels, promoters and press from around the world. Critically and... continue reading on Austinist

The views expressed in the column My Ex-Boyfriend's Band are those of the author and may not be reflective of the Ist network. Enjoy! Born to a rickety plastic world that has since dissolved in a smooth digital sea, the mix tape has outlived its own name. For there... continue reading on Austinist

Photo by Matt Wright from Myspace Zookeeper with Frank Smith and the Rosewood ThievesWednesday, Dec. 19Stubbs (801 Red River)$8, doors at 9 pm[info] Zookeeper is the perfect nom d’arte for Chris Simpson. Technically Zookeeper is a band, a group effort, but Simpson is the one constant. He acts as frontman... continue reading on Austinist

Photo by Nash Cook Care Stereo (Wars) and Strut Boutique present The Strut Christmas PartyFriday, December 7The Mohawk (912 Red River)$8, doors at 9 pm[info] What do you get when you mix together Austin’s next big band, next sizzling DJ and next hot boutique? Tonight’s wicked Christmas party unwittingly plucked... continue reading on Austinist

Editor's note: My Ex-Boyfriend's Band is a reoccurring column that features the opinions and insight of the author, not necessarily reflective of the Ist network as a whole. Thank you for reading! For the times they are a-changin'. And the music festivals are a-changin' with them. Even Dylan, who... continue reading on Austinist