Best Places to Accessorize

A Strong Hat Game Words by Jinky Romero Photo By Will Bowling No matter the weather, it’s truly hat season year round in Austin. However, as the regular programming of sunshine moves closer, it’s even more reason to select a new favorite headwear to welcome those rays. With an abundance of boutiques and specialty stores...

Solo: Finding a Place in the Music

Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales During life’s trying times, joyous occasions, or the mundane moments in between, music—lyrics and beats—write a story and often aid in navigating the journey. This is something these local musicians understand far too well. For these four soul, hip-hop and pop artists, drawing from honest stories and rich...

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Sheridan Reed : Solo

New Beginnings Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales Musician Sheridan Reed describes his style as a cross between soul, R&B, and pop. But, had you asked the singer-songwriter to describe which genre he fit into just five years ago, the answer would’ve been much different. From a young age, Sheridan involved himself with music through jazz...

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The True Process

In Screen Printing Words by Gigi Hernandez Photos by Eric Morales Fine Southern Gentlemen not only mastered the art of turning their passion into a money-making idea but also sprinkled it with Western-meets-retro vibes and then put their spiffy logo on it which displays their detailed, yet candid, design sense. Thirteen years ago, during a...

2020 Music Issue Feb/March 2020

A Patchwork of Memories

East Austin’s Rhapsody Mosaic Mural Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Will Bowling It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But how many words is a mural worth if it is made up of hundreds of photos? Still shots of saxophonists, snaps of jazz singers belting into corded microphones, and portraits...

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Sydney Wright : Solo

One Woman Show Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales Growing up in a musical family in the West Texas panhandle, Sydney Wright was basically destined to become a professional musician. She and her three sisters all learned how to play piano at a young age, and when she was 15, Sydney took up guitar....

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Best Places to Workout in 2020

Get fit at one of these boutique fitness locales Words by Sam Lauron Photos by East Austin Athletic Club, E+E Fitness, Dharma Yoga, Club Pilates Exercising regularly is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and mindset, but there’s no one way to work out. Whether you want to try something new or are looking for...

6 Best Go+Do Health + Wellness

Reggie DeVore : Solo

A Personal Anthem Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales 2019 was a whirlwind of a year, career-wise, for Reggie DeVore of BlackLight Hip Hop. Last November, Reggie was invited to perform as a special guest at OnePlus Music Festival in Mumbai, where he opened for Dua Lipa and Katy Perry. Just weeks later, he released...

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February & March Calendar

Our event picks for February and March BBQ AustinMarch 6-7, 4-11pm Friday, 11am-11pm SaturdayGet a sneak peak into what Rodeo Austin will have during BBQ Austin. The two-day event will include a carnival, petting zoo, fireworks, and, of course, the BBQ Cook-Off. The Cook-Off includes teams from across Texas with elaborate rigs to prepare for...

Feb/March 2020 Go+Do

Brian Scartocci : Solo

Mr. Monday Night Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales While most of the world struggles to muster up any energy on a Monday, it’s the night when Skylark Lounge comes alive, thanks to one musician. Gracing the stage at the beginning of every week with his vibrant energy and retro soul tunes is Brian...

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