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Austin-based singer/songwriter Bob Schneider has been touring extensively in the past year in support of his 2011 album, “A Perfect Day.” He also is gearing up to release a new album in the fall.

Writing 1,500 songs quite a workout for anybody

Keeping busy is important for Bob Schneider. Whether it's writing songs or going to the gym, t ...
The African Showboyz sometimes use some of the proceeds from their concerts to aid orphans in Ghana.

Peace, love and helping out African kids

How can anyone be upset with the African Showboyz? The band from the West African nation of Ghana si ...
Internationally known pianist Yanni will perform with a full orchestra Saturday at Popejoy Hall.

Not your average famous panda-adopting musician

Yanni is more than a musician and more than a composer. He's an international celebrity whose ...
Metalcore band Devil Wears Prada is playing the main stage at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. The band has released its first live DVD, called “Dead & Alive.”

With Mayhem achieved, it’s big-time time

This time it worked out. For the past two years, metalcore band Devil Wears Prada missed the Rocksta ...
Portland, Ore.-based band Blind Pilot is touring in support of its 2011 album, “We Are the Tide.” The band began in 2007 as a duo.

As indie band grows, so do its ambitions

In five years, Israel Nebeker has grown. Of course, he's grown as a person. But the most growt ...
Indie darlings Beach House are touring in support of their recent album, “Bloom,” which was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas.

Music that lingers beyond a bloom’s brief beauty

When it comes to music, Victoria Legrand knows what she wants. She, along with her music partner, Al ...
Rock legend Neil Young will bring his band Crazy Horse to Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque presents the Pavilion on Aug. 3.

Tickets

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The re-formed Texas Tornados, minus Freddy Fender and Doug Sahm,  perform tonight at the Rio Grande Zoo.

Hot wind still blows up the Rio Grande

Freddy Fender and Doug Sahm have passed on, but the Texas Tornados live on. When Sahm died, the Tex- ...
Will Hanley's Chai House Vigilantes was formed by musicians who admire each other's playing.

Have a little jazz, blues with your chai

Albuquerque drummer Will Hanley has been a longtime fan of electric guitarist and vocalist Dave Clau ...
Alt-country band Lucero used its hometown — Memphis, Tenn. — as the muse for its new album, “Women & Work.” The band says the album is a love letter to the city where the members cut their teeth in music.

Home of the blues serves as just the perfect muse

Sun Studio and Stax Records. Both are examples of music history and are in Memphis, Tenn. Even Al Gr ...
Reggae artist Ziggy Marley, son of the late Bob Marley, now has his own radio show.

Ziggy keeps the family business growing

He's a reggae artist, an activist and a humanitarian. As of this year Ziggy Marley has added r ...
Jazz concerts this weekend on the Old Town Plaza will honor the late jazz saxophonist Dick Trask. (Courtesy Of Kitty Trask)

Dixieland to celebrate saxman

Late musician a local favorite