As a member of the family band, The Cowsills, Susan Cowsill could have ended her musical career at 12-years-old with a place in the pop-culture history books with hit singles and as helping to inspire The Partridge Family.
She recently released Lighthouse, a record with its roots in the aftermath and devastation experienced as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Susan was able to take some time to speak with us about the record, growing up as a child star and a potential Burt Bacharach covers project.
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Purveyors of jug-band music with a modern flair, The Carolina Chocolate Drops made a splash at SXSW earlier this year. They’re back in town for a show tonight (Friday) at The Parish Room.
Justin Robinson (fiddle) took a few moments to share his thoughts about the music, arrangements and his dream dinner party as the band made the trip down I-35 from Dallas to Austin.
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Singer-songwriter Danny Barnes’ new record, Pizza Box, came out earlier this year, featuring Danny’s quick wit and non-bluegrass flavored banjo-picking.
He was able to take a few minutes to chat with us from his home in the Seattle area about being an Idea Generator, his banjo and—of course—what’s on his pizza.
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Australian singer-songwriter Anne McCue’s latest album, Broken Promise Land, recently hit store shelves and she’s in Austin playing several shows around town to promote it.
Earlier this month she was able to take a few moments to speak with us from her home in Nashville about recording live, her favorite films and her Eskimo jacket.
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With Dear Companion, a new record and collaboration with Daniel Martin Moore and produced by Jim James, on store shelves and another leg of their “Appalachian Voices” tour set to begin in July, Ben Sollee is plenty busy.
Luckily, he was able to take a few moments to talk with us about the album, the ballet, and building a fan base.
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Part of the Tennessee-based Those Darlins, bassist Kelley Darlin and her band makes Nikki and Jessi Darlin blend rockabilly and Appalachian harmonies with a good helping of modern punk.
She took some time between laundry and other “day-off” chores to answer some questions before they pack up their new van and head to Austin for two shows at the Continental Club this week.
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Ruthie Foster and her band bring together a variety of musical elements to create a special mix of folk, blues and soul.
Earlier this week Ruthie was able to take our phone call from her hotel room in New York to answer some questions about her live show, song titles and what’s on her iPod.
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15-year-old Ruby Jane picked up the violin 13 years ago and won her first fiddle competition at age 8. Now she’s in Austin playing with the likes of Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett.
Her latest record, Live at Roadhouse Rags, and her busy touring schedule keep the high schooler plenty busy but she was able to take a few minutes to talk with us about balancing being a teenager and musician, her FAO Schwarz violin and which band she’d like to play with next. More…
