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![Old Salt Union and Yonder Mountain String Band at Stubb’s | Austin, TX February 3rd, 2018 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/d32defd3-2018yondermtnstubbs-24.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
It was chilly on Red River when I arrived in Austin Saturday night. Walking up to Stubb’s, I noticed a distinct lack of people milling about outside. I thought to myself there’s no way Austin wouldn’t turn out for a bluegrass show. The last time I had seen Yonder Mountain was several years ago […]
Electronic
After making a relocation to the larger Pima County Fairgrounds, Gem and Jam Festival have triumphed once again in beating the obstacles. As music lineups begin to roll out and festival announcements hit the feeds everyday, the team behind Gem and Jam Festival rolled up their sleeves and hand-picked a meticulous lineup of talent to […]
![What is DEAD May Never Die: Dead & Company Fall Tour 2017, Austin, Texas 12.2.17 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/24785082_1948619448488206_3297085810453933264_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
I waited drinking coffee at Barnes and Noble for what felt like an eternity. Jason was moving as fast as he could, having gotten out of work a short while ago. I can imagine him careening down the highway in his old blue minivan, cutting off drivers and scaring old ladies. If ever there […]
![Hillberry 2017 : Nothing But Smiles For Miles [Festival Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/24259731_10212504345376710_436984215_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
“Be good to yourself, be good to each other, protect your mother, love your brother” – Deadhead Productions Several weeks ago, approximately three thousand enthusiastic fans flocked to a pristine, pastoral place in Arkansas called The Farm with that mantra in mind. The Farm is a sprawling 160 acre multi-purpose campground/concert venue near Eureka Springs, Arkansas […]
![Progressive Metal Powerhouses Periphery + Animals As Leaders Bring Convergence Tour to Houston, TX November 19th, 2017 | [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5223.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Could “convergence” be any better a word for the union of two progressive metal powerhouses? Prog-gods Periphery and Animals as Leaders joined forces for their “Convergence Tour” all across North America and recently made their mark in Houston this November. To what could we owe this honor? “While we’ve done some short runs and one-off […]
![Fancy Things: The Floozies & Friends at Emo’s Austin, TX | October 17th, 2017 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017floozies%40emos-18.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I had barreled down I-35 to Austin thinking I was running late only to arrive to an empty venue. Emo’s had opened its doors at 7pm, but the opener, Austin’s own Cloudchord, wasn’t slated to start until 9. It wasn’t surprising to find Cloudchord there. In fact, I expected it. Having seen him earlier this […]
![Matisyahu brings the blessings and vibes to Stubb’s Austin 11.5.17 [Photo Gallery]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
Live Music Coverage
We had the pleasure of shooting the ‘King Without A Crown’ himself at the iconic Stubb’s Austin venue last Sunday, November 5th, 2017. Check out these wonderful shots from Noom Srisunako and relive the powerful and moving performance.
![Sounds from the Aztec Hi-Fi: Thievery Corporation @ The Aztec Theatre 10.20.17 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017thieverycorp%40aztec-14.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Genre-blending is not an uncommon practice anymore. It’s not so out there these days to hear about electronic-rap-metal or indie-folk-punk. The yardstick is quality, and when it comes to quality, few reach the level of Thievery Corporation – a production duo from Washington DC that has been happily smelting vibes from all corners of the […]
![Bonobo & Band Steal the Show at San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre 10.8.17 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017bonobo%40aztec-18.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
San Antonio isn’t the most electronic music-oriented city in the States. In a city defined by rodeos, country music dance halls, and a sports team named after a boot accessory, you would be hard pressed to find an electronic anything here – unless there was a guitar connected. Needless to say when I […]
![6 Sets Not to Miss at Hillberry Festival; THIS WEEKEND October 12-15, Eureka Springs, Arkansas [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/19756669_2314047725486195_6204699735438708334_n.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival is THE festival to be at the weekend of October 12th-15th. Presented by Deadhead Productions and Railroad Earth, Hillberry happens at the unique private land dubbed The Farm in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Graced with the best in Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Soul and more, Hillberry’s lineup is every Bluegrass lover’s dream. The […]