Go Inside New Antone’s to See Austin’s Blues Legend Reborn

When you’re writing about a legendary blues club rising from the ashes of a closing two years ago, you reserve the right to get a bit “writery” with the language. A really cool place I hopefully did justice to. Click the pic to check it out!

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Canvas People Brings Harmony Laden Alt Rock to ATX Music Scene

Canvas People brings an interesting brand of alt rock featuring Fleet Foxes-esque harmonies to the ATX scene. Read more by clicking the space people below!

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Mean Eyed Cat Brings Spirit of Johnny Cash to West 5th Street

Are you a big fan of the Man in Black? Than this West 5th Street hang out will be sure to scratch your itch. I was going to make a cat / scratching pole joke, but I decided against it in protection of my self respect. Click below to read all about it!

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Top 5 Clueless News Report Overreactions to Retro Gaming

Ready for some classic 80’s / early 90s’s cheese? Time to dig into some old school retro gaming paranoia with my Top 5 Clueless News Report Overreactions to Retro Gaming!

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Yard Bar Creates Dream Playground for Doggies and Their Owners

Dogs, beer and food for their owners? Yes please! Austin’s hippest dog park includes all of these essential elements. You’ll never want to go to a plain old park again! Oh, there are adorable dogs in the piece. Awwww…

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Retro Thunderdome – Final Fantasy 6 vs Chrono Trigger

My new pals at Skirmish Frogs are in the midst of RPG week. My contribution? A new edition of Retro Thunderdome pitting Final Fantasy 6 against Chrono Trigger! Which SNES classic reigns supreme? Find out!

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8 Fun Ways to Get Fit in Austin During 2016

It’s 2016 and my waistline is feeling the holidays. In the same boat? Here’s eight fun ways to shed those Christmas pounds in 2016 from the perspective of someone who hates to workout. Cheers!

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Your Guide to a Memorable Austin Staycation

Stuck at home this Christmas? If you live in Austin, there’s more to do than binge watch Daredevil for feed your Fallout 4 addiction. Put some real clothes on, head out and have some fun Austin style! Here are 8 events going down during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Tales of the Forgotten Sequels – A Christmas Story 2

Remember A Christmas Story? That holiday movie they marathon on TBS every year? Did you know they made a sequel? Three years ago? Straight to DVD? With none of the original cast?

Well, now you do! Learn about this film that should have never been made!

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10 Austin Charities to Support This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than giving back to local charities. Learn more about some of Austin’s most generous by click the happy elves below!

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