Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Yes, we have been busy. Here at Austin Music Tonight, we do music. But music comes in many forms. Rock, singer-songwriter, over the net etc. What we have been focusing on is how to intergrate all the various forms of music into one platform where folks from around the world, YOU, can access all that we have in the comfort of your own home. So, yes, we've been out to see a lot of shows lately, but we've been focusing on our website; trying to get it up and running with plenty of content for you to peruse. Will keep you updated on the progress there. So, back to live shows in Austin: Went to Ruta Maya for the first time the other day to see Jonathan Bird perform his unique and moving brand of songwriting, straight from the land of North Carolina. He apparently is constantly on tour and my girl, GLJ, heard he was coming and took us both to see him. He had two sets but we only caught the first. But it was enough. He has this quiet appeal, a man who knows what he wants to say, and says it. He sings softly, but with passion and a subtle intensity that brings one to the point of one's seat, waiting for the next line, the next verse, the next story. I couldn't find a website for him but his name is Jonathan Bird from North Carolina. A couple days after that, went back to Ruta Maya to see and film a trio from Austin and Houston called Household Names. My man Santos met up with these guys while they were on tour with What Made Milwaukee Famous a couple months back. These guys have a refreshing sound that's modern and upbeat. Being a trio, the power was there for the feeling and one could easily discern each instrument as it struck its next note. No crowding going on up there, no! Household Names, soon to be a household name! Two weeks back, saw Austin Family Jewels, the artists formerly known as Damnfinos. They played their regular Thursday gig at Cafe Mundi on the Eastside. Oh, such sweet, beautiful music these gals and guys make. This show was filmed and the audio was recorded so at some point, it might behoove us to make a video of this set. These folks are shooting stars, folks. Take note and go see this band. You will love what you find! Will keep you updated as to websites, new shows, new videos and new opportunities. We love all you guys. Oh, by the way, what are you doing tonight?

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