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Drummer Scott Laningham s distinctive touch fused effortless swing, versatility, and a recognizable tone. He contributed to the mix the way a great soundtrack enhances a film: with enough presence to bolster the action rather than distract from or overwhelm it. His effortless rapport made him a beloved figure in Austin s jazz scene and a valued session drummer.
The Dallas native toured with Christopher Cross, Alejandro Escovedo, and Kat Edmonson, played in bands Freedonia and TresMusicos, recorded the Dr. Demento-approved 1991 comedy album
Moose in My House, and hosted the podcast
SLRadio. At the time of his passing on May 8, Laningham maintained a stream of digital singles featuring his vocal and multi-instrumental talents. His sudden death at 61 due to heart issues leaves a hole in our homegrown music community.
Extract the first record from this month s double vinyl reissue of Shakey Graves first album, 2011 s
Roll the Bones, and if you re holding it at waist level before slipping it onto the turntable, the disc appears black as oil. Hoist it up to eye level to gauge the A-side from the B-side, however, and smoky gold veins streak through the petroleum produce. Hidden color wax, that s a new one.
In fact, every single facet of
Roll the Bones X, subtitled 2011-2021 Ten-Year Special Edition, reveals boutique touches.
Released to Bandcamp on January 1, 2011, by ATX native Alejandro Rose-Garcia, the full-length runway to major indie releases
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Myf Mars vividly remembers the last night Hotel Vegas was open as a music venue. It was the beloved East Austin dive’s ninth anniversary party, traditionally a kick-off event for the South by Southwest Music Festival. Only the festival was canceled. Local promoters were working to stand up an independent event, but the world was beginning to shut down.
“Everyone was talking about COVID. Everyone was like, ‘Oh, whatever. It doesn t matter. We re fine,’” Mars said. She shared the sentiment. As a bartender, facing the loss of SXSW and its influx of cash felt devastating.
They were all in a collective denial of, “Oh, can we just wait two more weeks before accepting this is a reality?” she said.