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Soul Serenade: Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, “Scandalous”
It's a big week in Austin, and that city's Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears have done their hometown proud with a scintillating, soulful sophomore album
Read More »Alex Chilton Remembered
When Alex Chilton died, it left a gaping hole in the hearts of music fans everywhere. The Popdose staff remembers Chilton's life, music, and legacy
Read More »SXSW ’09: The Recap
This was not only my first trip to SXSW, it was my first trip to Austin. I’ve been to Houston a couple of times, but the two cities could not be more different. Austin
Read More »SXSW ’09: Avett Brothers at Stubb’s
Here’s a video I shot of the Avett Brothers playing “Brooklyn, Take Me In” at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas. Their set was part of SXSW ’09, and took place on Wednesday, March
Read More »SXSW ’09: Day Three Photos
My photos from the third day of SXSW, including Steve Van Zandt, the Uglysuit, and the Hold Steady, are now up at Picasa
Read More »SXSW ’09: Day Three (Amazing!)
I took a lot of photos yesterday, but there’s just no time to go through them and put them online. Look for them coming soon. Since I rode home on the shuttle last night,
Read More »SXSW ’09: Q and Devo
I’m writing to you from the press center at SXSW. I have just come from a two hour, stirring keynote speech by the great Quincy Jones. Part biography, part music history, part fatherly advice,
Read More »SXSW ’09: Day One — The Music
That’s Justin Townes Earle in the photo. I took a lot more pictures yesterday. If you’d like to take a look at them, check them out at Picasa. It was not only a glorious
Read More »SXSW ’09: First, Some Bitching Re: AT&T
My second day in Austin was the first official day for SXSW. I’m going to begin with a little bitching this morning, but it has nothing to do with the festival. Overall, the music
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