Sushi Roku Galentine’s Day
This upcoming Valentine’s Day, I will be celebrating it solo, as I pretty much do every year since I am in love with myself. Some years ago, I got together…
Returning Classical Music to Its Roots
Classical music has long been perceived as a domain of quiet, formal concert halls, where hushed reverence and stiff seating dominate the experience. But a groundbreaking approach in Austin is…
Embracing Complexity: Roi James’ Critical Journey Through Pain, Art, and Self-Acceptance
Roi, in French, means king. Roi James Burgess changed his birth name from Roy to Roi to escape his tormented childhood. Little did he suspect he’d grow into a man…
A Celebration of Humanity – Come From Away
COME FROM AWAY, the Broadway musical about the true story of the small town of Gander in Newfoundland that welcomed the world, played a limited show engagement at Bass Concert…
Austin’s Armadillo Christmas Bazaar: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Holiday Spirit
When you think of Austin’s Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, what likely comes to mind are its iconic Western and Southwestern-inspired art, handcrafted jewelry, and nostalgic photography, such as the 1940s and…
How to Ruin the Holidays, Graham Reynolds Style
I’ve written about Graham Reynolds, the virtuoso pianist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, arranger, and jokester. That last bit is new to me as I discovered his wit as a raconteur at…
WOMEN IN JAZZ
Pamela and Kevin Hart, an iconic couple empowering jazz vocalists by entertaining Austin audiences with the best female jazz musicians, have done it again. The holiday concert that took place…
Power Circa 2024
Pull the lever break a code Simulate the votes of old. Pull a fast one cover their eyes Lead them down a path of lies. Push a button ignite the…
Bang! It’s David Starbuckle: The Movie
Wham Bam, Thank You, Ma’am! is more like it. David Messier neé Starbuckle is one whirlwind of a performer who cannot be cornered by genre, style, or visual sensibility. He’s…
Suzette Emberton – A Fascinating Look into Synesthesia – A Composer Who Attributes Colors to Musical Notes
By definition a synesthete experiences synesthesia, a condition in which usually separate senses are intertwined. For instance, a person with synesthesia might see colors when they hear music, associate specific…