Laurie Gallardo

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Host at KUTX-FM (Austin, TX)

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RAZZFEST at Empire

5 days ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 10 2025RAZZFEST tonight at Empire Control Room and Garage. RAZZFEST is an event curated to celebrate the intersection of rap and jazz music, hosted by Sahar Studios and LA independent jazz label Minaret Records. RAZZFEST happens tonight at Empire Control Room and Garage on E. 7th, featuring live performances in the Garage, beatsets in the patio, and film screenings in the Control Room.
Adrian Quesada at ACL Live

6 days ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 9 2025Adrian Quesada opens for Hermanos Gutiérrez tonight at ACL Live. Grammy-winner and Oscar-nominated artist Adrian Quesada is releases Boleros Psicodélicos II on June 27, the second volume in this acclaimed series inspired by late ‘60s/early ‘70s Latin American balladry mixed with psych. The latest installment, co-produced by Quesada and Alex Goose, features guest appearances by Cuco, Angelica Garcia, iLe, Ed Maverick and more.
Tropa Magical at The 13th Floor

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 8 2025Tropa Magical tonight at The 13th Floor, with Sgt. Papers. East LA’s Tropa Magica was formed in 2018 by brothers David and Rene Pacheco. And they share a treasure trove of East LA grooves on Para Bailar Y Tripiar, inspired by ‘60s Peruvian cumbias, ‘90s grunge, psych and even something a little tropical… Tropa Magica plays in Austin tonight at The 13th Floor on Red River. Doors at 8 p.m., with Sonora, MX siblings duo Sgt. Papers opening the show.
The Altons at Antone's

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 7 2025The Altons and Thee Sinseers tonight at Antone’s. KUTX has featured the dreamy single “Float” by The Altons, but your AMM host has a soft spot for “Tangled Up In You”, goin’ all gorgeous old school with the most swoon-worthy melody taking you back to your favorite crush. The band even played it this afternoon in Studio 1A with host Susan Castle. It’s all from their Daptone-released LP Heartache in Room 14. Pick up the vinyl at The Altons’ show tonight at Antone’s.
Boomershack at Hole In the Wall

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 6 2025Boomershack residency starts tomorrow night at Hole In the Wall, with Other Vessels and Alex Dupree. First, music lover, get thee to thine Instagram to check out this band’s outstanding promo for their upcoming May residency at Hole In the Wall. That alone should get you out to their show tomorrow night.
Bartees Strange at The Parish

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 5 2024Bartees Strange at The Parish tonight, with Tré Burt and Elijah Delgado. It was the perfect rainy day soundtrack. Bartees Strange opened his KUTX Studio 1A set this afternoon with an exquisite stripped-down version of “Sober” from Horror, an album diving into the dark recesses of facing one’s fears and emerging as someone to be feared.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets at Radio East

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

From Perth, Australia’s Psychedelic Porn Crumpets unleash more love for the absurd with their three-single release, Weird World Awoke, a precursor merely scratching the surface of what’s to come on the LP Carpe Diem, Moonman, out May 15.
Gang of Four at Mohawk

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

May 2 2025Gang of Four tomorrow at Mohawk, with Think No Think. Whether you’re just getting started with 1979’s Entertainment!, or an OG hardcore with the 77-81 vinyl box set in your collection, this is a big one. Nearly fifty years after their formation, English post-punk pioneers Gang of Four launched their North American “Long Goodbye” tour last month, and it’s coming through Austin for a show tomorrow night on Mohawk’s outdoor stage.
Skylark Lounge - KUTX

2 weeks ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 1 2025Skylark Lounge’s remaining shows this week before closing. News of another Austin venue shutting down is never welcome, but this one hit on another level, especially for being one of the remaining East Austin venues primarily booking Black artists. The Skylark Lounge, the beloved Eastside music venue at 2039 Airport Blvd. that’s hosted performances for 13 years, is closing its doors at the end of the week.
On The Spot! - KUTX

2 weeks ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM April 30 2025Vegas On the Spot features Semihelix and Eerie Family tonight at Hotel Vegas. Vegas On the Spot is a music series presented by The Nothing Song, hosting local artists with early evening performances at Hotel Vegas.