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Alejandro (Ali) Rose-Garcia, Austin native and the man behind the mysterious sounding Shakey Graves moniker, is looking to deconstruct some of the myths surrounding the rambling songwriter on the road trope. It's the beginning of the year, and while he's usually one for resolutions, he says that this year his focus is on creating balance.
Gina grew up in the Live Music Capital of the World, attended college at UT Austin, and began to create music that constantly redefines what constitutes the Austin sound. Today, the self-managed artist and vocal powerhouse boasts 12 Austin Music Awards, a Latin Grammy nomination, and a local holiday with her namesake.
Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos Courtesy of Devexity Austin-based filmmaker Luke Lidell's latest project, Devexity, is a short film starring Black Puma's frontman Eric Burton. The pair co-produced this sci-fi, film noir-inspired exploration of the implications in the advancement of virtual reality technology.
Harold McMillan is the proprietor, curator, and director of the outdoor music venue and community gathering space named for legendary East Austin jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham. The bebopper called the Eastside home and solidified his legacy and musical prowess when he played with the likes of Thelonious Monk and Dizzy Gillespie.
The 'Little City with the Big Heart' is primarily known for its legendary barbecue. But for those who choose to dig a little deeper, it quickly becomes apparent that Lockhart has so much more to offer in fine dining than meets the eye.
Words By Abby L. Johnson Directed by Ashley Bowling Photo by Eric Morales A rare creator, Inés Batlló is a multimedia artist who uses every tool at her disposal, always looking for new methods to express her ideas. Even something as simple as opening the kitchen cabinet and investigating how to use bleach in her paintings is something she admits to doing.
Austin might be a weird city, but East Austin is itself just as distinctive as the city as a whole. This thriving cultural hub is the artistic heartbeat of the town. Home to a mélange of artists, philanthropists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, the Eastside is a multifaceted district with something to offer everyone.
Words by Abby L. Johnson Photo by Eric Morales Justin dons a huge smile and a cowboy hat, peering out from underneath the rim with a mischievous look in his eyes. He sips on a beer and talks about life in Kermit, his hometown in West Texas.
Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos By Will Bowling As a key ingredient in many traditional dishes and drinks, it's easy to take the apple for granted. Before prohibition, cider was a staple in many American households. During the prohibition era, however, apple orchards were cut down.
Casa Colombia Words by Abby L. Johnson Photo By Will Bowling The road to Casa Colombia as it exists now, a spacious building on East 7th outfitted with a covered patio and a full-service bar, was not a straight one.