Black and Latino Playwrights Conference

Black and Latino Playwrights Conference

By Shannon Williams KTSW Other Side Drive Eugene Lee, artistic director for the Black and Latino Playwrights Conference and artist-in-residence with Texas State's Department of Theatre and Dance, started the conference eight years ago. The conference serves as a development workshop for professional writers to work unproduced and unpublished plays. The goal of the conference is to showcase works of black and Latino playwrights from around the country. This year's […]

September 9, 2014 119

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San Marcos Foodstock

The 7th annual San Marcos Foodstock, located on the Courhouse Lawn, features Del Castillo. Cooling down won't be hard with a watermelon spitting and eating contest, and a Salsa-thon in which participants battle for the title of "Best Salsa." Other entertainment includes music from The Deer and Goodfield. The event helps to raise money and supplies for the Hays County Foodbank. There is no admission fee to the festival, but […]

July 22, 2014 121

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Late Night Live Sessions With Aaron Krouse’s “Moon Life”

It takes a lot to record your own album, even more to do it with a close friend. Listen in as Aaron Krouse and Rick Jennings talk about their new album 'Moon Life' with KTSW's Brandon Henderson and Jason McCall. Aaron and Rick are a pair of young men that prove that dedication conquers all when your an aspiring musician. The duo play a few live performances, talk about the […]

July 22, 2014 69

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Hair Farmin’ Boys from the south

Hair Farmers celebrated their EP release late June at Tantra coffeehouse in San Marcos. Their music borrows from funk and psychedelic greats. With tracks like "Hair Farmers Anthem" it's hard not to slip into the relaxed, funky grooves brought on by the Hair Farmers. Taken in one track, the EP is a "best of" of the band's original work. Lyrics to their anthem leads on to what's obvious on the […]

July 13, 2014 72

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All Aboard: TransContinental Trip

TransContinental Trip's music boards listeners onto a wild, funky, ride. Their energy thrives at festivals such as Utopia or Wakarusa where an audience is captivated. One thing that sets these musicians apart is their ability to engage listeners in a unique way. At Wakarusa festival this June, the band traveled with their tricked out music bus complete with a generator. It gives them the ability to supply several electric guitars, […]

July 8, 2014 119

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Get Serenaded by Kyle Offidani

Hailing from the northeast seaboard, musician and overall nice guy Kyle Offidani shares parts of his journey from Nashville, to Austin, and the many places in between. KTSW’s The Fern and Sydney quickly learn that while Kyle may be polite and reverential in conversation, he is nothing but assertive when he plays his guitar. Click here to download the full Kyle Offidani interview! Kyle is the perfect example of how […]

July 1, 2014 207

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Inside: The Waiting Room

The author of a new romance novel about reincarnation doesn't seem like someone who would have a good sense of humor especially about their own book. That is why this interview with Alysha Kaye is surprisingly funny. Alysha Kaye is a Texas State alumna whose new book The Waiting Room will be out on July 1st only on Amazon. In the interview we talk about how she came about writing […]

July 1, 2014 1381

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Ghostbunny: dark disco for MR Fest

Ghostbunny is a dark disco band based out of Austin, TX.In preparation for KTSW's 7th annual MR Fest, they joined KTSW promotions director April 23rd on Fox News. http://www.myfoxaustin.com/clip/10092312/ghostbunny Their music blends genres and hooks with dark disco anthems. Interaction with the crowd is a must for this band, making them a must see. Listen to the full interview below, or you can download the complete interview on Other Side […]

May 28, 2014 132

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Adventures With Indigenous Robot & 3D Friends

On Air Talent – Kelsey Johnson and The Fern Other Side Drive Executive Producer – Shannon Williams Editor – Fernando Espinosa de los Monteros If you’re having MR Fest withdrawals by now, your favorite Friday hosts had two interviews the day the San Marcos musical event was held. To celebrate an amazing MR Fest '14 start, Kelsey and The Fern had two interviews with artists and performers Indigenous Robot and […]

May 21, 2014 294

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