By Nathan Coker
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May 28th, 2019
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While anime and eighties fans wait to nerd-out to The Mitch Laing Band’s upcoming albums, the recent Marvel album is instantly familiar and fun. Overall, it’s a hard rock album that admixes classic tunes with straightforward songs that capture the heart of each character. ARTICLE BY VANEL...
By Nathan Coker
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Apr 30th, 2019
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Joe Haydel may look like a boy next door, but his music speaks to a repository of experience that surpasses age and music genre. His self-titled EP features heartfelt songs about his “personal journey and the many obstacles” he has encountered. article by Vanelis Rivera | portraits by Hunter Romero |...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 30th, 2019
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Leroy Marshall is a vital example of Monroe’s ability to foster upcoming musicians through school music programs and community support of local talent. Article by Vanelis Rivera and photography courtesy of Leroy Marshall THE SAXOPHONE is one of the most iconic instruments in jazz, a music style dubbe...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2019
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NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD HAL MAYFIELD doesn’t think of himself as a young musician. In measured sentences and mindful pauses, he takes his time to explain that when it comes to music he sticks to the present moment. “I try to just think about what I want to be doing,” he says, “I try to hold myself to [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 28th, 2019
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JO WILLIAMS KEITH PATTERSON | DEREK MIXON | JAMES COOK | TONY CORTELLINI CLAY JOHNSON | JEREMY DAVIS | ADAM JONES Jeremy Davis, saxophonist and vocalist of the North Louisianian band Howard Shaft, a frisky nineties-staple, can tell you exactly every exit on...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 7th, 2019
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Frontwoman and guitarist of her band, the Seratones, AJ Haynes racks-up an impressive vitae over the last two years including performing in NPR’s Tiny Desk, touring the United Kingdom, spotlighting in British Vogue, featuring in Nylon Magazine, and recognized in Fender’s Jazzmaster’s 60th anniversary...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 3rd, 2018
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During the evening of November 3rd, a crowd buzzed between food, drink and conversation waiting for the screening of filmmaker Morgan Neville’s 20 Feet from Stardom – a film starring Dr. Mable John. The historic Rose Theatre in downtown Bastrop welcomed the singer’s homecoming. article by VANELIS RIV...
