ROLAND BARKER

The Blackouts were a punk rock band formed in Seattle in 1979 by singer/guitarist Erich Werner, bassist Mike Davidson, and drummer Bill Rieflin, who were all former members of a local punk band, The Telepaths.[3] They were joined by Roland Barker, first on synthesizer and later on saxophone.[3][4] Following a single and EP on small local labels, Davidson was replaced by Roland’s brother Paul Barker in 1981.[5] This…

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New Butler Trail wishbone complete

 Butler Trail’s long-awaited final link is here, and Austin is celebrating. The Trail Conservancy and the City of Austin will host a Wishbone Bridge & Unity Underpass ribbon-cutting celebration on Saturday, February 7, from 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Wishbone Bridge plaza near Longhorn Dam  Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail (formerly called Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail)…

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TRINITY Trike by Will.I.Am

TRINITY one-seat EV debuts at CES 2026 with 120 mph speed, NVIDIA-powered talking AI “TRINITY represents the future of micromobility where humans, vehicles and AI agents work together seamlessly,” said will.i.am.  video of Wingamm USA’s 2026 Formula 1 event at the Motor Enclave! Enjoy!

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LORDS OF ACID

Lords of Acid is scheduled to perform in Austin at Come and Take It Live on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of their “Cheeky Freaky Tour”, with support from Princess Superstar, Dead On A Sunday, Tony & The Kiki, and Mz Neon. Tickets are available through various ticketing sites like AXS, Expedia, and Etix, with doors opening around 6:00…

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NITES ON RED RIVER [EDGAR ALLEN POE BALL]

Edgar Allen Poe Ball Elysiumonline.net Red River District Austin TX Artstrada Magazine recommended NITES 🌙 🍷 🥂 🌹 🥀 Quoth the Raven.. Www.artstradamagazine.com Edgar Allan Poe (né Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as…

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RED RIVER DISTRICT AUSTIN TX

KXAN Austin Last year, the Red River Cultural District launched an initiative called Cultural Currents, which the nonprofit describes as a “storytelling effort dedicated to documenting the people, places, experiences, and memories that define Austin’s most iconic live music corridor.” New zine shares ‘rich stories’ of Austin music history and creative culture The Red River Cultural District is an entertainment district in Downtown Austin, Texas, United…

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Good Punk reads

The Secret History of Black Punk by Reaghan Buchanan and Going Underground: American Punk 1979-1989 by George Hurchalla The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero by Buchanan is an illustrated roll-call for punk, post-punk, hardcore, no-wave, and experimental bands from ground zero ’til now. A starting point for anyone curious, another reference for those who devour all genre-related things, or…

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The First Wave

The “First Wave” of alternative music, flourishing in the 1980s, was a diverse scene emerging from punk and new wave, defined by independent labels and a DIY ethos, featuring bands like The Cure, R.E.M., The Smiths, U2, New Order, The Replacements, and Hüsker Dü, blending post-punk’s dark tones, new wave’s synths, and punk’s raw energy to create a sound that paved the…

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ce Monde

“Ce monde” (This World) is the 2025 Junior Eurovision entry for France, sung by 11-year-old Lou Deleuze, a touching chanson about hopes and challenges for the future, reflecting a child’s view of today’s world with powerful optimism, a message supported by performances near the Eiffel Tower Pourquoi tu m’regardes comme çaAvec ces grands yeux ?Comme si j’comprenais pasQue le monde a…

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A Prague Christmas

Christmas in Prague means magical, fairy-lit streets, famous markets in Old Town and Wenceslas Squares with giant trees, traditional crafts, and delicious food like svařák (mulled wine) and perníčky (gingerbread), with celebrations peaking around Christmas Eve (Dec 24th) when Czechs eat fried carp and enjoy peaceful city exploration before the major markets wind down in early January. Expect festive cheer from late November through early…

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