Say you’re drunk. Or, better yet, you just woke up after one of those Mexican Martini nights, so it's one of those mornings where the sun, you’re sure, is already blazing its blaze just beyond your bedroom window, yet you can only spot a squeak of it through the blinds, and that little bit of light is really all you handle. Anything more would send you into full-on fury, but that special kind of fury where you can’t really do anything, because, truly, you feel like shit. more ›

It’s a free show Wednesday night at the Mohawk outside for those over 21. And, unlike most of the bars on and around 6th street, they shouldn’t need a barker to shout, “Live music! No cover! $2 shots!” (We can’t vouch for the third one). It’s going to be a free night of electro-freak indie fun. First up, The Laughing. A great name for a band that doesn’t take themselves too seriously. Bringing the... more ›

Long heralded as one of Austin's most brilliant writers, Darden Smith is performing tonight at the Cactus Cafe. 2005 was a busy year for the ever-reclusive Darden. Reportedly recorded in just three weeks in May, Darden's latest album "Field of Crows" will be released stateside on January 10th. His talent was also recently featured on a song called "Take Advantage", one of the standout tracks from Guy Forsyth's latest, "Love Songs: For & Against."... more ›

KGSR fans should recognize this lyric from Guy Forsyth's latest "Long Long Time" because they like to play it at least once an hour. And they should. Guy's "Love Songs: For and Against" is being released today, and it marks a maturation of songwriting that only comes from constantly gigging for over fifteen years. "Love Songs" was produced by one of Austin's most gifted songwriters/producer/lover of hats, Mark Addison. If you don't believe our word that this is a must have CD, then head down to Waterloo Records for a free performance today at 5 pm and check him out for yourself. Don't worry, your Easy Mac 'N Cheese and pet goldfish will be fine if you don't go home straight from work today. more ›