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Pop rock trio Blue Healer brought their smooth synth-y vibes to The Basement recently, on tour supporting their self-titled album released in September via Nine Mile Records. Mixing shimmery guitar tones and synth melodies, their style is a breath of fresh air, and not typical of what you might imagine the Austin music scene might produce. Their... Continue Reading →
“I’m Rick Barry, I’m on the cusp of Scorpio and Sagittarius, not that that matters,” laughs Asbury Park, New Jersey-based folk singer Rick Barry, who is on tour supporting the release of his latest album, Curses, Maledictions & Harsh Reiterations. Folk wasn’t always the focus for Barry, who grew up idolizing a fellow Asbury Park... Continue Reading →
Americana artist (and proficient bowler) Matt Woods is smack dab in the midst of a tour celebrating the release of his latest album How To Survive; his travels bring him to The Basement in Nashville, his new hometown, on Thursday, November 3rd. How To Survive is 12 countrified storytelling stunners brought to life in Woods’... Continue Reading →
The Music City was fortunate enough to witness yet another powerful performance from blog favorite alt-folk outfit The Ballroom Thieves recently; they set up camp at The Basement for a pre-celebration of their release of their new album, Deadeye--the cozy atmosphere of the iconic venue ensured an intimate and friendly experience. The songs on Deadeye were, admittedly, a product of... Continue Reading →
Last time I spoke with Boston-based alt-folk outfit The Ballroom Thieves, the group had finished an EP collaboration with the Maine Youth Rock Orchestra, and were readying for a short tour with the MYRO’s 25 high school-aged members. “When you bring 25 kids on the road with five adult chaperones, it goes without saying that... Continue Reading →
“We’re native Texans, and the music we were around skewed towards folk or country,” explains Bryan Mammel of indie rock outfit Blue Healer, who put a unique and experimental spin on their country roots with their eponymous debut album released in September. “Dees and I met playing country music, and we all ended up playing... Continue Reading →
“I remember being in middle school, my best friend got a guitar and began writing songs, and I would sing with her. Eventually I thought, ‘I can do that’, so I did it,” recalls Ruby The RabbitFoot, who made a name for herself in the diverse musical landscape of Athens, Georgia before landing in the... Continue Reading →
“The stars just kind of aligned for us,” says Harpooner co-founder Max Mullen, who met bandmates Scott Schmadeke and Josh Morrow while attending college in Bloomington, Indiana. “We were all playing basement shows together in different bands, started hanging out almost every weekend, and Harpooner was born,” adds Schmadeke. A desire to expand their horizons... Continue Reading →
An extreme lack of sleep, a lost wallet, and a misplaced guitar were worth the trouble at SXSW this year for Marcus King and his band; on their last night in Austin, the outfit decided to make a stop at the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus for a fateful encounter. “George Clinton was in there... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL! Richmond, Virginia-based indie rockers Those Manic Seas, who are on tour and will be making a stop to play at local music institution, The Basement, in Nashville on Friday, February 12th. Coincidentally, yours truly is presenting said show, but more on that to come. Those Manic Seas want to show their fans some love,... Continue Reading →
