JC Brooks live at the Mohawk last week wasn’t exactly anti-climactic, but the dismal attendance, pushed-back start time and multiple “warm up” acts did have the unfortunate effect of depleting the crowd and the energy in the room. more ›

JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound bring their pitch perfect, full-throated soul to the Mohawk. Check out their David Byrne by way of James Brown cover of Wilco's "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" to get some idea of just how tight, seamless and self-assured their sound is. Supporting their Bloodshot Records debut, Want More, rhythm guitarist Billy Bungeroth, drummer Kevin Marks, bassist Ben Taylor and singer JC Brooks bring aggression and raw power to skillfully wrought classic grooves. more ›

Tonight the Alamo Ritz hosts a Best Of Soul Nite, curated by Peter Lucas. Here, you can see rare performance footage from a stellar list of artists (the Alamo site name-checks James Brown, Joe Tex, Lee Dorsey, Etta James, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Ike & Tina Turner). If this type of music moves you, you are in luck—shaking it in the aisles is highly encouraged. We would also recommend putting on some kind of interesting and/or classy soul-inspired outfit, because that would just add to the scene. more ›

egends come to Austin like it ain't no thang. We have the tendency to take it for granted, actually. We can remember, for instance, during last year's ACL fest, hearing an anecdote from a friend who caught Bono and Bob Motherfucking Dylan shopping together incognito at the Randall's on Lake Austin, having an animated discussion regarding whether or not to purchase the real Baco-bits or the crunchy fake ones (we speculate). more ›

British R&B crooner James Hunter brings timeless, soulful ditties to Antone’s this Wednesday. Hunter recently released The Hard Way, while 2006’s People Gonna Talk record did indeed catch the attention of many and perked up listeners’ ears both sides of the Atlantic, eventually garnering a Grammy nomination in the “Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year” category for Hunter. But this talented singer is no one-album-wonder -- he fronted Howling Wolf and the Vee-Jays in the '80s; the band had a fairly prolific even if somewhat brief career. Hunter has also collaborated with Van Morrison in the past. more ›

Carrie Crain, Dripping Springs resident and prospective screenwriter, has put her soul up for bid on eBay, as a sort of preparation for the screenplay she's working on. There are no takers yet. Milhouse couldn't get it for $5 -- the minimum is set at $1,000. [News8Austin] more ›

This Sunday, after you’ve gorged yourself on hot dogs, apple pie, fireworks and all things star-spangled, the international psychedelic soul sensation King Khan and the Shrines will be at the Mohawk, waiting to transport you from the Land of the Free to the Land of the Freak. more ›