Image from Scion's websiteSo you’re all set for an afternoon with the family and/or friends, tons of food on the horizon, be it Turkey or Tofurkey. Still, you need to scratch that live music itch before heading home. Well, fear not oh lovely residents of Austin, the city has a solid night of gigs on the 21st in store for the common layperson. If you’re not already planning on hitting up the Benko and The... more ›

We were so excited when Thomas Dolby graced our city with his presence last year, and when the prospect of an interview with the pioneer came our way last week, we literally planned our weekend around it. Now, the thrill has gone and we’re left with some wonderfully insightful responses from the master himself. Enjoy. And then jam out that Grammys performance again. Are you working on new studio material? When can we expect... more ›

Though not a household name, Thomas Dolby was nevertheless among the vanguard of the early 80s synth movement. Born Thomas Morgan Robertson, Dolby acquired his nickname from his love of studio experimentation with keyboards and electro-noises. His resume includes cameos on numerous albums, such as Def Leppard's Pyromania and Foreigner's 4, and live appearances with the likes of David Bowie and Roger Waters--plus there was that infamous performance at the 1985 Grammy's with Herbie... more ›

This music is so damn funky it’s scary. Keyboard virtuoso and Neville family member Ivan and his funky band of misfits (“Dumpstaphunk”) are coming to The Parish Room on Halloween. The other members in the band are Tony Hall (Dave Matthews & Friends, Harry Connick, Jr., Jewel, Emmylou Harris), Nick Daniels (Neville Brothers, Etta James, Boz Scaggs, Wild Magnolias), Ian Neville (Neville Brothers, Funky Meters) and Raymond Webber (Dirty Dozen, Harry Connick, Jr., Fats... more ›

Staind has a built a career on radio hits that shows rockers can also have an emotional side. A very deep, dark, emotional side. Sevendust is known for haunting melodies that lodge in the listener’s brain. Anyone who’s been to a Korn concert cannot deny the power of their live show. But what is the one connection all three platinum-selling artists have in common? They all owe a deep debt of gratitude to one... more ›