29 Jan 2013
Posted by Linda Hughes 
We are living a renaissance. Perhaps you are still unaware of it, but a second golden age of Americana is upon us, and Austin just might be its epicenter. Although there are many duly emerging acts in this rebirth, there are a few that are truly great, that truly embody the spirit of the revival, and among...
Read more → 03 Nov 2012
Posted by admin 
November 2, 2012 marked the start of the 7th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest. On the banks of Auditorium Shores you can stand in the masses and hear soul pumping music, watch comedians take control of the crowd with their play on words, and be a target of a taco cannon while making your way to Ride the Plank....
Read more → 10 Oct 2012
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NOTE: This story is one of many collaborations to come between Austin Fusion Magazine and AMFM Magazine. Linda Hughes of Austin Fusion shot the photographs of the models for the Royal Court of Ashes, and Charlie Terrell digitally altered the images to create an exquisite tapestry of a living fantasy...
Read more → 10 Sep 2012
Posted by Clayton Hodges 
The scene is LA during the mid 90’s. Mark Younger-Smith and his singer, Billy Idol, are in the VIP room of The Spice Club. The VIP area dwarfs the actual club and that’s part of the draw for them and other musicians like Guns and Roses and any other notable band from that particularly auspicious...
Read more → 10 Aug 2012
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People may have an expectation to hear blues rhythms and melodies when listening to a duo that lacks the “elemental” bass player –like The White Stripes and The Black Keys –however, their expectation can’t be qualified when it comes to Not In The Face. Guitarist Jonathan Terrell and drummer...
Read more → 10 Jul 2012
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In Austin, Patricia Vonne is known as a vibrant performer who sings from the soul. Watching her perform transports one to a hacienda in old world Mexico with all the passion that the Latin culture is known for. She is an accomplished participant in the music industry, having performed her unique brand...
Read more → 10 May 2012
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You might know the name Leonardo D'Almagro from our past features where he has working his styling magic and made some beautiful photos.... or you might know him from Telemundo & TV Azteca as a member for the fashion squad and cast for Viva Latina, shown on the CW-Austin channel. If you frequent...
Read more → 10 Mar 2012
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Austin’s own The Soldier Thread has been gaining steam over the past year and if you are lucky enough to see them at SXSW this year, you are in for quite a show. For those not already familiar with The Soldier Thread, this is one band you want to be sure you have on your schedule this SXSW. The...
Read more → 10 Feb 2012
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Gram Parsons was a Florida-born young man who blazed an unprecedented musical trail in the American West. His creation, which he called “cosmic American music,” influenced many musicians of mainstream popularity, such as The Rolling Stones. Decades later, it has also proved to be foundational to the contemporary...
Read more → 10 Jan 2012
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It was an interview that almost did not happen. We had arrived at the gate of the renowned, yet cozily unassuming Cedar Creek Recording Studio, only to find we could not gain access until a neighborhood kid came to our aid. Nicole Dionne, Founder and Creative Director of PrimalScream Music, soon entered...
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