Days before their show at the historic Cactus Theater, Zachary Sorrels and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Austin-based folk rock band Briscoe, comprised of Phillip Upton and Truett Heintzelman. We talked to them about the music community in Austin, what they’ve learned about live performances, and of course, Austin’s famous BBQ. My excitement […]
Concert Recap: How folk rock band Briscoe had the Cactus Theater on their feet
March 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
An Interview with Briscoe
February 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Libby and Zachary got the opportunity to speak with Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton of the Americana folk-rock band Briscoe ahead of their show in Lubbock, Texas at Cactus Theater.
CONCERT RECAP: Colter Wall brought his “Little Songs” to West Texas and Buddy Holly Hall
January 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Canada-based country songwriter Colter Wall’s return to Lubbock was worth all the hype.
REVISITING 2023: An Interview with Rick Springfield
January 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
In August, I got the privilege and honor to interview the renowned Australian-American musician Rick Springfield ahead of his show at Lubbock’s own Cook’s Garage on August 22nd. The legendary singer-songwriter behind hits such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, and Affair of the Heart embarked on a nationwide tour with The Hooters, Paul […]
REVISITING 2023: Hoodoo Mural Festival 2023
January 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The morning of Saturday, September 30th, I took a short drive to Amarillo and entered Polk Street for what would be another year of one of the greatest block parties in West Texas at the HOODOO Mural Festival
An Interview with Poolside at Austin City Limits 2023
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
During my time at Austin City Limits this year, I got the opportunity to interview Jeffrey Paradise of Poolside prior to his Saturday set.
CONCERT RECAP: d4vd Brings His Bedroom Sound to the Big Stage in Dallas, Texas
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to take a trip down to Dallas to see up-and-coming star d4vd perform at The Echo Lounge. Originating out of Houston, 18-year-old d4vd got his start creating songs on the free mobile app BandLab uploading them online. He has grown to be quite a viral sensation on […]
Concert Recap: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s Return to Lubbock Reminded Me Why I Fell in Love with Music
May 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
To see one of your favorite artists in concert, especially in such a beautiful venue like Buddy Holly Hall is a dream come true.
Concert Recap: Randy Rogers Band and Kevin Fowler End the School Year with a Bang at Cook’s Garage
May 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
My first semester as a writer and a concert photographer for this station ended in a full-circle moment for me. This was an extremely sentimental show for me as the Randy Rogers Band is the reason why I love Texas Country and Red Dirt music. I remember vividly hearing the album Trouble for the first […]
Cotton Fest 2022 Recap: The Best (and Worst) Things We Saw
May 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In 2018, William Clark Green threw a festival at Cook’s Garage. The main goal in mind was to raise money for the High Cotton Relief Fund, Green’s charity benefitting panhandle farmers in need. Now in its 4th year, the festival is still going strong and even before the music started on Friday, Green had raised […]
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