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July marks the 34th Anniversary of Antone's, Austin's Home of the Blues. We're celebrating with some amazing shows including Robert Cray, Arc Angels and Rocky Erickson to name a few. Get your tickets now and celebrate with us. < more news > |
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Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers is a rock band from Tempe, Arizona,
USA. The band is typically referred to by fans by the abbreviation
“RCPM”. The Peacemakers’ music is known to cross genres, with some
songs showing a more Country influence, and others sounding more like a
modern pop song.
Roger Clyne’s lyrics frequently showcase his Southwestern roots, and frequently imply images of cowboys, Federales, and references to Mexico and places in Arizona, amongst other Southwestern references.
After the demise of The Refreshments, a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s whose top radio hit was “
Banditos,” former frontman Roger Clyne and drummer P.H. Naffah formed a new band that would be called Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers.
The two were joined by former Gin Blossom, Scott Johnson; Steve Larson, former guitarist for another Tempe band, Dead Hot Workshop; and bass player Danny White. They released their first album, Honky Tonk Union in 1999.Honky Tonk Union was released in limited quantities with a bonus live CD, Real to Reel. The next year, they released an extended version of Real to Reel as a stand-alone album.
The musical feel of Honky Tonk Union was a noticeable change from Clyne’s previous works with The Refreshments. Whereas The Refreshments had a prominent lead guitar and edgy southwestern rock feel, Honky Tonk Union displayed a heavier country influence along with focusing more on the singer-songwriter aspect of the band. Read more…
Roger Clyne’s lyrics frequently showcase his Southwestern roots, and frequently imply images of cowboys, Federales, and references to Mexico and places in Arizona, amongst other Southwestern references.
After the demise of The Refreshments, a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s whose top radio hit was “
Banditos,” former frontman Roger Clyne and drummer P.H. Naffah formed a new band that would be called Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers.The two were joined by former Gin Blossom, Scott Johnson; Steve Larson, former guitarist for another Tempe band, Dead Hot Workshop; and bass player Danny White. They released their first album, Honky Tonk Union in 1999.Honky Tonk Union was released in limited quantities with a bonus live CD, Real to Reel. The next year, they released an extended version of Real to Reel as a stand-alone album.
The musical feel of Honky Tonk Union was a noticeable change from Clyne’s previous works with The Refreshments. Whereas The Refreshments had a prominent lead guitar and edgy southwestern rock feel, Honky Tonk Union displayed a heavier country influence along with focusing more on the singer-songwriter aspect of the band. Read more…
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Carolyn Wonderland has the goods. A triple threat with her diverse
songwriting, soulful vocals, and guitar goddess status - all featured
on over twenty CDs, six of which are her releases - she has a pedigree
in this business that’s hard to match. A bit of a renegade, she likes
to incorporate elements of Blues, Country, Swing, Zydeco, Surf, Gospel,
Soul, and some nights, maybe even a Cumbia into the musical mix.
Recent years have seen her stretching out musically working some expert
whistling and scat singing into her shows. In addition to her trusty
guitar, “Patty,” Carolyn has been regularly playing her trumpet, and
even occasionally the accordion, mandolin, or keys…she is threatening
to take up nose flute if someone doesn’t stop her…
Wonderland’s songs have been featured on NBC’s “Homicide,” Fox’s “Time of Your Life,” & Houston NORML even made a video PSA set to Carolyn’s “Annie’s Scarlet Letter.” She has toured with acts like Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter, sat-in with String Cheese Incident, Robert Earl Keen, and Los Lobos, and even sang the “National Anthem” at Sturgis Bike Week 2003 — her 10th anniversary playing Sturgis — before Robbie Kneivel’s record-breaking jump over one hundred Harleys. Recently, she was a panelist at the University of Texas LBJ Library’s “Instruments of Freedom” Forum with Kinky Friedman, Marcia Ball, Jerry Jeff Walker and others. She’s been lucky enough to jam with mentors and friends like Bob Dylan, Eddy Shaver and Ray Benson. Read more…
Fastball is an American pop-rock band that formed in Austin, Texas in the 1990s. The band originally called themselves "Magneto U.S.A" but changed their name after signing with Hollywood Records
Wonderland’s songs have been featured on NBC’s “Homicide,” Fox’s “Time of Your Life,” & Houston NORML even made a video PSA set to Carolyn’s “Annie’s Scarlet Letter.” She has toured with acts like Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter, sat-in with String Cheese Incident, Robert Earl Keen, and Los Lobos, and even sang the “National Anthem” at Sturgis Bike Week 2003 — her 10th anniversary playing Sturgis — before Robbie Kneivel’s record-breaking jump over one hundred Harleys. Recently, she was a panelist at the University of Texas LBJ Library’s “Instruments of Freedom” Forum with Kinky Friedman, Marcia Ball, Jerry Jeff Walker and others. She’s been lucky enough to jam with mentors and friends like Bob Dylan, Eddy Shaver and Ray Benson. Read more…
Fastball is an American pop-rock band that formed in Austin, Texas in the 1990s. The band originally called themselves "Magneto U.S.A" but changed their name after signing with Hollywood Records
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Antone's Presents
Mike & the MoonpiesAt Door
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the Motts
Doors 8PM • Show 9PM
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Doors 07:00PM • Show 08:00PM
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Come wish Pinetop a Happy Birthday as he performs with his friends.
Birthday cake, drink specials and the best blues in town!!!
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Sirens & BootsAt Door
Doors 8PM • Show 9PM
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What happens when three up-and-coming female singer-songwriters share
the stage at the same time? Exquisite harmonies, breathtaking moments,
and intimate magic. Sarah Peacock, Aly Tadros, and Alyse Black will be
sharing stages across Texas from July 8th through 21st for their “Kick
Off Tour” as “Sirens N’Boots.” Some of the best venues in Texas will
witness this charming, irreverent three-some as they spread their
soulful melodies over the ears of new and old fans!
With three award-winning recording and touring artists working together, the song choices just got choosier. Each of these songstresses has a recent release, with several of their albums releasing right before the tour.
Video updates of the tour will be posted on YouTube for fans to follow the adventure! Radio and media stops will be planned throughout the tour. The tour will be full of moments and shows not to be missed!
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Robert Cray was among artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and George
Thorogood, who got wider radio airplay and regular MTV video exposure
during the late 1980s.
He started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band “Steakface”, described as “the best band from Lakewood you never heard of”. Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface’s set list of songs by Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and the Faces.
By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single “Smokin’ Gun” gave him wider appeal and name recognition. Read more
He started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band “Steakface”, described as “the best band from Lakewood you never heard of”. Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface’s set list of songs by Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and the Faces.
By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single “Smokin’ Gun” gave him wider appeal and name recognition. Read more
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A short-lived affair with ties to some of the biggest southern rock
bands, one album of bluesy and gritty AOR was, until recently, all that
would be left behind from the Arc Angels.
The band formed in Austin, Texas around Charlie Sexton (vocals/ guitar), Doyle Bramhall II (vocals/guitar), Tommy Shannon (bass) and Chris Layton (drums). Previously Sexton had a mildly successful solo career that peaked in 1985 with the song “Beat’s So Lonely” while Bramhall, the son of Lightning Hopkins drummer and Stevie Ray Vaughan collaborator Doyle Bramhall, was a seasoned musician himself working with bands such as the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Shannon and Layton were the rhythm section for Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble and a song on Arc Angels debut was dedicated to Vaughan, who died in a helicopter crash in 1990.
Their one and only album to date garnered rave reviews, and even managed to hit #127 on the Billboard charts. After the tour the band went their separate ways (due in part to Bramhall’s drug addiction) and Sexton and Bramhall resumed solo careers. Doyle Bramhall II recorded many outstanding solo albums, played for Roger Waters on the In The Flesh tour and most recently was Eric Clapton’s guitarist.
After playing together periodically since their breakup, the newly reformed band (sans Tommy Shannon) plans to release a DVD in 2009, tour extensively — including two appearances at the 2009 Austin South By Southwest music festival and a short stint with Eric Clapton in England — and start work in its first album in 17 years. Read more…
The band formed in Austin, Texas around Charlie Sexton (vocals/ guitar), Doyle Bramhall II (vocals/guitar), Tommy Shannon (bass) and Chris Layton (drums). Previously Sexton had a mildly successful solo career that peaked in 1985 with the song “Beat’s So Lonely” while Bramhall, the son of Lightning Hopkins drummer and Stevie Ray Vaughan collaborator Doyle Bramhall, was a seasoned musician himself working with bands such as the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Shannon and Layton were the rhythm section for Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble and a song on Arc Angels debut was dedicated to Vaughan, who died in a helicopter crash in 1990.
Their one and only album to date garnered rave reviews, and even managed to hit #127 on the Billboard charts. After the tour the band went their separate ways (due in part to Bramhall’s drug addiction) and Sexton and Bramhall resumed solo careers. Doyle Bramhall II recorded many outstanding solo albums, played for Roger Waters on the In The Flesh tour and most recently was Eric Clapton’s guitarist.
After playing together periodically since their breakup, the newly reformed band (sans Tommy Shannon) plans to release a DVD in 2009, tour extensively — including two appearances at the 2009 Austin South By Southwest music festival and a short stint with Eric Clapton in England — and start work in its first album in 17 years. Read more…
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Antone's Presents
Natalie Zoe FundraiserAt Door
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T-Bird & the Breaks, Blues Mafia, Neckbone, Funk Mob, Candyland, Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox, Diasporic
Doors 6PM • Show 6:15PM
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Antone's Presents
Mike & the MoonpiesAt Door
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Special Guest
Doors 8PM • Show 9PM
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