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John Laird

John Laird is a music aficionado and film buff who loves a good happy hour. When he's not writing for CultureMap, he's either running Side One Track One or on the radio hosting 101X Homegrown.

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5 dreamy live music happenings heating up Austin this May 5 dreamy live music happenings heating up Austin this May By John Laird

5.16.22 | 4:51 pm

Sure, it’s much hotter outside than it should be right now, but the sweltering circumstances just makes the live ...

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6 must-see live music shows to kick off May in Austin 6 must-see live music shows to kick off May in Austin By John Laird

5.3.22 | 9:08 am

May is here, and right off the bat there’s a whole load of quality local shows that need to ...

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The 5 far-out live music shows to see in Austin and beyond this April The 5 far-out live music shows to see in Austin and beyond this April By John Laird

4.18.22 | 2:29 pm

Frankly, the weather in Austin is just too good right now to not be out and about whenever possible. For ...

Music Notes

Austin rockers release anticipated EP, plus more live music for April Austin rockers release anticipated EP, plus more live music for April By John Laird

4.1.22 | 8:57 am

Now that you’ve had a couple of weeks to recover from SXSW, it’s time to get back out ...

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7 free music showcases that strike the right chord during SXSW 2022 7 free music showcases that strike the right chord during SXSW 2022 By John Laird

3.11.22 | 10:58 am

SXSW is here and amping up with some inspirational music performances that are not to be missed. The festival’s ...

Music Notes

Our expert picks for the 8 must-see live shows of SXSW 2022 Our expert picks for the 8 must-see live shows of SXSW 2022 By John Laird

3.8.22 | 1:04 pm

SXSW 2022 may not have a lineup that’s quite as deep as previous years, but the festival is still ...

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TC Superstar shares its synth vision, plus more must-see live shows TC Superstar shares its synth vision, plus more must-see live shows By John Laird

2.15.22 | 12:34 pm

South By Southwest is just about a month away, and that means it’s time to start getting your show ...

Music Notes

Jackie Venson rocks out with Austin residency, plus more shows to love Jackie Venson rocks out with Austin residency, plus more shows to love By John Laird

2.1.22 | 12:41 pm

February is here, and with it comes a whole new crop of local shows you’re going to fall head ...

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Bun B hops into Antone’s, plus more live music in Austin this month Bun B hops into Antone’s, plus more live music in Austin this month By John Laird

1.19.22 | 10:47 am

For those hungry for quality local music in this new year, there’s plenty to be had during the remainder ...

Music Notes

Calliope Musicals rocks Empire, plus more live music during Free Week Calliope Musicals rocks Empire, plus more live music during Free Week By John Laird

1.4.22 | 12:32 pm

For local music fans, there’s no better way to start a new year than with Free Week. The annual ...

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