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12/22/2022

Holiday Swingin' with Kat Edmonson - K*TX

Kat Edmonson brought the holiday spirit to her recent visit to Studio 1A with music from her 2021 Christmas album, "Holiday Swingin’! A Kat Edmonson Christmas Vol. 1." The album is Kat’s sixth and continues to showcase her uncanny ability to reimagine classic songs in new and exciting ways. Watch her perform the Christmas classics “O Christmas Tree” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem” for K*TX members in Studio 1A.

Kat Edmonson in Studio 1A w/ Jody DenbergDecember 12, 2022 […]

12/20/2022

Spaceflight TV Takes Over The Vault: Christmas Special - K*TX

The naughty elves over at Spaceflight Records have hijacked Santa's sleigh full of choice performance videos from K*TX's vault and now they want to share them with our followers! Watch for exclusive performances from The Black Angels at Zilker Botanical Garden, Molly Burch, Urban Heat, and Adrian Quesada in Studio 1A. Plus, a whole smorgasbord of fun videos from around the world including appearances by Slade, Johnny Cash, The Kinks, Kalu and The Electric Joint, Big Bill and more.

A Christmas special from outerspace

12/19/2022

My K*TX: Our Favorite Songs Of 2022 - K*TX

ICYMI: Last week on My K*TX, the K*TX staff counted down its favorite songs of the year.

It's time to play favorites. This week on My K*TX, the K*TX staff counts down its favorite songs of the year. Join us for an hour-long musical celebration!

12/15/2022

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Our final Topical Paradise episode of the year will go out on a festive note as we hear FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS THAT GET YOU IN THE HOLIDAY MOOD, GUARANTEED!

Post your favorite here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

12/14/2022

Wipe Out (Hit Version)

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The Surfaris rhythm guitarist, songwriter and founding member, Bob Berryhill, turns 75 on Thursday. They wrote and recorded the iconic instrumental classic “Wipe Out” when they were high schoolers. In fact, drummer Ron Wilson was the head drummer in the Charter High School Marching Band at the time.

Let’s celebrate and hear SONGS FROM SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL ARTISTS WHO GOT TOGETHER IN HIGH SCHOOL.

Post your song pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hLeQCnTGq8

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupWipe Out (Hit Version) · The SurfarisWipe Out℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1963 UMG Recordings, Inc.Released on: ...

12/14/2022

Kick-off Love Austin Music Month with Red River Cultural District's annual Free Week January 5-7, 2023! It’s three days of free shows at venues all up and down the Red River Cultural District - kinda like a mini all-Austin SXSW - and did we mention free?!

We've curated a showcase featuring "ones to watch in 2023." Join K*TX's Confucious, Fresh & Taylor at Cheer Up Charlies Friday, January 6 featuring Como Las Movies, Skateland, Redbud, and 10pmtoclose! Party starts at 8p.

Find more info and the full three-day Free Week schedule at https://kutx.org/kutx-presents/kutx-free-week-showcase-at-cheer-up-charlies/

12/13/2022

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December 14 is National Alabama Day!

Let’s mark the occasion with SONGS THAT SING OF ALABAMA OR SONGS BY MUSICAL ALABAMIANS.

Post yours here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

12/12/2022

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Mavis Staples takes the Antone’s stage Tuesday night to raise awareness and funds for the Clifford Antone Foundation, an Austin non-profit dedicated to preserving our music culture and community by caring for our elders and investing in our youth. Become a member at: https://cliffordantonefoundation.org/join/

Let’s celebrate both honoring our past and investing in the future in this esteemed music town and hear A FAVORITE SONG FROM YOUR FAVORITE AUSTIN ARTIST, VINTAGE OR NEWLY MINTED.

Post your song here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08

12/12/2022

My K*TX: Jonathan Terrell - K*TX

ICYMI: Jonathan Terrell took over My K*TX this past weekend for his third rodeo as our guest DJ. His mix covers a lot of ground: Neil Young’s electronica experiments, favorite local songwriters, deep soul discoveries, and dancefloor bangers. Listen now at kutx.org. And catch Terrell’s disco-heavy DJ set at High Noon on December 15 or an acoustic set at the Devil’s Backbone Tavern on December 16.

Jonathan Terrell's guest DJ mix covers a lot of ground: Neil Young's electronica experiments, deep soul discoveries, and dancefloor bangers.

12/12/2022

Remembering Jo Carol Pierce, the ‘Patti Smith of West Texas’ - K*TX

“They were spiritual songs, funny songs, emotional songs. But she wasn’t trying to get a deal or anything. She was just doing it almost as therapy for herself.”

Lubbock's own Carol Jo Pierce passed away at the age of 78 leaving a touching legacy, and irreplaceable songs behind.

Read more about her story below-

Rmembering the "Patti Smith of West Texas," Jo Carol Pierce

12/11/2022

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Percussionist, drummer, singer and badass niece of Alejandro Escovedo, Sheila E., turns 65 on Monday. The “Queen of Percussion” was born in Oakland, California.

Let’s celebrate her and fellow percussionists and hear SONGS FEATURING SUPERB PERCUSSION-PLAYING.

Post your song pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

12/08/2022

CHIC - Le Freak (Official Music Video)

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December 9, 1978 - Chic started a seven week run at No. 1 with “Le Freak”. The chart-topping single sold millions of copies and is preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant.”

Let’s celebrate the milestone and hear FAVORITE FUNKY DISCO SONGS, OLD AND NEW.

Post your pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXgSHL7efKg

You're watching the official music video for CHIC's disco anthem "Le Freak". Rhino is proud to present "The Chic Organization 1977-1979". Find a copy here ht...

12/08/2022

Our Favorite Austin Songs of 2022 - K*TX

Check out the songs from Austin artists that made our list of favorites from 2022!

Our top Austin-based songs from 2022!

12/07/2022

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Wednesday is PRETEND TO BE A TIME TRAVELER DAY!

Only one way to celebrate--VIA SONG! So let’s MAKE A PLAYLIST!!

Post the song you want to include here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

12/07/2022

Give the gift of Austin music this holiday season! We've got a list of gifts from our Artists of the Month to help make gift-giving easier this season!

https://kutx.org/features/2022-artist-of-the-month-holiday-gift-guide/

12/07/2022

How can people get money into the hands of Austin musicians, outside of being fans and going to shows? - K*TX

In the latest season of the Pause Play Pod, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen have been looking at different forms of financial support for Austin musicians, including government and corporate assistance.

But how can everyday people provide financial support for the Austin music scene, aside from attending shows and buying merch?

A look at different forms of financial support for Austin […]

12/06/2022

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Pomona, California-born musician, composer, songwriter, and actor, Tom Waits, is turning 73 on Wednesday. Whether he’s serving up West Coast jazz or rock or neo-beatnik pieces or swampy blues or experimental music, there’s no mistaking who is singing that song.

Let’s celebrate this musical treasure and hear TOM WAITS CLASSICS AND COVERS.

Post your pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08. And don’t forget this Saturday night is the 6th Annual Austin Tribute to Tom Waits at The Continental Club.

12/05/2022

Everything but the Girl - Downtown Train (Lyrics) [HD]+

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Ben Watt, guitarist, keyboardist, producer and occasional singer for the British duo Everything But The Girl, turns 60 on Tuesday.

Let’s salute him, and other lesser known duos, and hear FAVORITE SONGS FROM YOUR FAVORITE UNDER-THE-RADAR DUO.

Post your song pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0-aGMtumDg

Everything but the Girl, UK singer-musician-songwriter duo Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, sing the Tom Waits song 'Downtown Train' from their 1990 Blanco Y Negro...

12/05/2022

Our Favorite Songs of 2022 - K*TX

Asked to come up with their favorite three songs, the entire music-obsessed K*TX staff voiced their usual cries of “this is impossible”, but bravely forged ahead anyway. Here are the results; their hard-thought choices for 2022 standouts. (In case you’re curious, lists were submitted individually, so consensus here occurred naturally.) Hopefully, you’ll find something you love here, too.

The K*TX Staff pick their favorites from 2022

12/04/2022

Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You (Official 4K Video)

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December 5, 1992 - It was 30 years ago on Monday that Whitney Houston started a 10-week run at No. 1 in the UK with Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You”. The grammy-award winning cultural phenomenon also spent a then record-breaking 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and is STILL the best-selling single of all time by a female solo artist.

Let’s celebrate the occasion and hear SONGS THAT YOU CONSIDER AMONG THE GREATEST VOCAL PERFORMANCES OF ALL TIME.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdU

Post your song pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

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12/02/2022

Melissa Carper’s Emotional Wanderings - K*TX

Austinite Melissa Carper will be sharing songs from her brand new album, "Ramblin’ Soul", at Paramount Theatre's Stateside Theatre TONIGHT! Get caught up with the latest from the roaming musician in an interview with Music Editor Jeff McCord. Plus, the full performance from her recent visit to Studio 1A!

Melissa Carper continues to explore on her terms.

12/01/2022

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Friday night at ACL Live, here’s your low ticket alert for Elvis Costello + Friends: the King of America & Other Realms benefit concert for the Musician Treatment Foundation and starring Rosanne Cash, Sarah Jarosz, Valerie June, Nina Diaz and more.

In honor of MTF’s 5th anniversary and its founding director, Elf-is Costello, let’s hear some of your FAVORITE ELVIS SONGS.

Post your pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

12/01/2022

The K*TX Class of 2022 - K*TX

What a year for Austin music! If we tried (and believe us, we didn’t – the first of the month somehow always seems to sneak up on us), we couldn’t have come up with a more representational cross-section of all the delights this diverse music scene has to offer. So it’s the holiday season – let’s celebrate! Here’s a roundup of our 2022 Artist of the Month champions.

Revisit all of our 2022 Artists of the Month

11/30/2022

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Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac died today at age 79.

Let’s salute the singer/songwriter/keyboardist/artist and celebrate her many contributions to music during Thursday’s episode.

Post your fav here and we’ll do a special set in the morning starting around 11:08.

11/30/2022

Out West With Hermanos Gutiérrez - K*TX

Brothers Alejandro and Stefan Gutiérrez use their guitars to explore the big skies and wide open spaces of the American west on their new album 'El Bueno y El Malo.' Shortly before their sold-out show at Antone’s earlier this month, Hermanos Gutiérrez visited us in Studio 1A to share a handful of the new songs.

Watch brothers Alejandro and Stefan perform in Studio 1A

11/29/2022

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November 30, 2003 - A block of East 2nd Street in New York City was officially renamed Joey Ramone Place. It’s where he once lived and is near the music club CBGB, where Ramones played their first gigs. Before they moved it 20 feet above ground level, it was the most stolen sign in New York City.

Let’s explore other MUSICAL ARTISTS WHO ARE HONORED BY PUBLIC SIGNS, STATUES AND THE LIKE.

Post your artist and a song pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

11/29/2022

Hark! Herald angels? Nah, just some Earth Angels, a.k.a. the women of K*TX, preparing to lead you in song this Saturday! Join us once again at the Capitol for the K*T & K*TX Holiday Sing-Along, part of the Downtown Austin Alliance Holiday Stroll. Gather with us at 6 P.M. on the south lawn of the Capitol to belt out some holiday classics, then we’ll get lit up - we mean, WATCH THE TREE get lit up🎄- and enjoy live music & fun along the avenue. It’s free & family-friendly! Visit the events section of kutx.org for details and - while you’re there - consider supporting K*TX on so we can continue bringing you the Austin music experience (including our angelic voices.)😇 In addition to your support, we thank Mother’s Milk Bank for their support of Austin bebés and this event.😘

11/29/2022

was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past 10 years, this idea has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Today, we're asking you to show your generosity and support for the on K*TX 98.9 with a gift at kutx.org. With your help, we can spread the gospel of good music across the world! 🌎

11/28/2022

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Tomorrow is GivingTuesday! It’s the annual global generosity movement created to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform local communities and the world by giving to those in need.

Let’s spread the word and hear SONGS WITH GIVE IN THE TITLE.

Post your pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

11/27/2022

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Berry Gordy, Detroit-born record executive, producer, songwriter and founder of the Motown Records, is turning 93 on Monday.

Let’s salute his vast contributions to music and celebrate with FAVORITE MOTOWN SONGS BY THE ORIGINAL ARTIST ALONG WITH COOL COVERS.

Post your song pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

11/21/2022

The Backseat Lovers 11.15.22 - K*TX

The Backseat Lovers have made quite a name for themselves since their debut album, "When We Were Friends," was released in 2019. With their song “Kilby Girl” earning about half a billion streams and a recent sold-out show at Stubb’s, it’s clear that these guys are rising stars. The band released their new album, "Waiting To Spill," in October and they just recently announced ANOTHER tour which will bring them back to Austin on May 17th, 2023 at the Moody Amphitheater. Watch their recent visit to Studio 1A to see for yourself!

Full session from Studio 1A

11/18/2022

We're sorry to announce that tomorrow's Rock the Park concert is canceled due to a high likelihood of icky weather. Be sure to mark your calendar for Rock the Park's return this spring, kicking off March 24. Stay cozy, y'all!

11/17/2022

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One of the architects of the Memphis soul sound and leader of the Stax Records house band, Booker T Jones, spends two nights at Antone's Night Club 213 W 5th St. Austin, TX! starting with tonight’s Help Clifford Help Kids benefit, followed by a Friday night show at Antone's.

Let’s hear some FAVORITE HAMMOND B-3 PERFORMANCES BY THE LIVING LEGEND HIMSELF AND OTHER TALENTED ORGAN PLAYERS.

Post your song pick here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

11/17/2022

Out of memory? Tonight on What’s Next with Jeff McCord, expand with cool new tunes from Adrian Quesada, Iggy Pop, Kelela, Mobley, Fever Ray, Yo La Tengo, Run The Jewels, Little Mazarn, Spoon, Nilüfer Yanya, Kae Tempest, Michael Kingcaid, King Tuff, Weyes Blood, Steve Mason, SAULT, SANDY Alex G, Horsegirl, Mount Kimbie, Brian Eno, Half Dream and many more, plus musical milestones from your favorites and a classic Elliott Smith album tribute! Boot up 8-11p CT!

11/16/2022

Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind

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Living folk-rock legend Gordon Lightfoot turns 84 on Thursday. He’s considered Canada’s greatest songwriter, so let’s honor him and other Canadian greats during Thursday's episode.

Post your FAVORITE SONG FROM YOUR FAVORITE CANADIAN MUSICAL ARTIST here and join us for a set in the morning around 11:08.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5tr_L31StI

UK hit 1971 peaked at No.30, 9 weeks on chartThe chart UK position did not reflect how much of a timeless classic this song is!!!

11/16/2022

There's still no one like Santigold - K*TX

Santigold — whose entire career has been defined by a singular ability to coax her influences into cohesion — sounds sharper than ever in her latest EP "Spirituals."

Read more about her journey here-
https://kutx.org/words-on-music/npr-music/theres-still-no-one-like-santigold/

There's still no one like Santigold.

11/16/2022

Take note U.S.: Canada actually gives its musicians money - K*TX

On the latest episode of Pause Play Pod, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explore the Canadian system of support for the arts in general, and for commercial music specifically. They explain what they know to K*TX audio engineer Jake Perlman, with help from Jessica Deljouravesh from the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Marina Adam from Ontario Creates, Eric Owen from Black Pistol Fire , and K*T transportation reporter Nathan Bernier.

New episode available NOW!