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Soul Serenade: Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, “Scandalous”

Ken Shane March 17, 2011 7

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

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Alex Chilton Remembered

Popdose Staff March 19, 2010 23

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

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DVD Review: “The Hold Steady: A Positive Rage”

Ken Shane April 15, 2009 7

“There are so many of these indie-rock shows that you go to that are so joyless. I just want people to feel this joy and celebratory nature of rock and roll when they come

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SXSW ’09: The Recap

Ken Shane March 26, 2009 3

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

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SXSW ’09: Avett Brothers at Stubb’s

Ken Shane March 26, 2009 0

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

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SXSW ’09: Day Three Photos

Ken Shane March 22, 2009 0

My photos from the third day of SXSW, including Steve Van Zandt, the Uglysuit, and the Hold Steady, are now up at Picasa

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SXSW ’09: Day Three (Amazing!)

Ken Shane March 21, 2009 6

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,

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SXSW ’09: Q and Devo

Ken Shane March 19, 2009 8

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,

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SXSW ’09: Day One — The Music

Ken Shane March 19, 2009 3

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

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SXSW ’09: First, Some Bitching Re: AT&T

Ken Shane March 19, 2009 6

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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