By: Savannah Lopez Blog Content Contributor Texas State may have the label of “party school”, but let’s be honest, most college students like to go out and party. They enjoy going out to a nightclub, dance hall, or anywhere where the vibes are right. In San Marcos, two nightclubs on the square that I have heard about, Nephews and the Red Room Social Lounge, both have positive reviews for great […]
By Allison Johnson Blog Content Contributor Empire Machines is the last band to play at Stonewall for the 10th anniversary of MR Fest. The band took the stage around 7 p.m., and it could not have been a better time. Right before Empire Machines began to play, the sky got cloudy and dark. That can best describe the band’s sound. They are indeed indie rock. The guitar riffs empower their […]
By Kimberly Garcia Blog Content Contributor The Real Hands started at Stonewall for MR Fest with several songs off their album Cicada. They were the first band to play at Stonewall on Saturday as an “acoustic trio.” This was the fourth time that The Real Hands have played at MR Fest and they did not disappoint. It felt like you took a road trip to the beach while listening to their […]
By Allison Johnson Live Blogger “This is our second show ever,” said Jackman's guitarist, Donnie. Jackman was the second band to perform at Stonewall today. A couple of their influences are Manchester Orchestra and Coldplay. The band payed homage to Manchester Orchestra, covering “Now That You’re Home” for their second song. Jackman had a lot of energy and confidence for only playing one show together before MR Fest. Jackman […]
By Jen Jacquez Music Journalist The Dizzease are a four piece bubblegum pop band from Austin, Texas. The band is headed by Emily Kolb on bass and vocals, Bryan Roberts on guitar and vocals, Leslie Crunkilton on drums and vocals and Matt Wallace on keyboards and vocals. Their latest eight song EP can be streamed on their Bandcamp. It has an upbeat, doo wop, twee quality. Their live shows take their music […]
By Nestor Vazquez Music Director Christian Ellis - Guitar, Vocals Cameron Martin - Drums Matt Moreno - Bass The Hill Country has been known for its barbecue, incredible scenery of never-ending greenery and lately, its splash into the rock scene. One of the bands responsible for the cultivation and revival of good old fashioned rock 'n’ roll is New Braunfels’ based band Foxmoor Express. They describe themselves as “three childhood […]
Laura Aebi News Reporter Hundreds of people from San Marcos and neighboring cities came to celebrate equality this past Saturday, September 12, in the form of a parade, marriage ceremonies and musical performances. The festival doubled its attendance this year. One of the main events took place on the San Marcos Park Plaza Stage, where a drag show was hosted by Gia De Flor and Chitah Daniels Kennedy. The ladies […]
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