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"Well, I think that means that Nashville has finally discovered Austin."

The state capital of Texas has been expanding rapidly in recent decades thanks to its thriving tech industry. But many locals have little to celebrate, as they can no longer afford life in the booming city.

The state capital of Texas has been expanding rapidly in recent decades thanks to its thriving tech industry. But many locals have little to celebrate, as they can no longer afford life in the booming city.

The state capital of Texas has been expanding rapidly in recent decades thanks to its thriving tech industry. But many locals have little to celebrate, as they can no longer afford life in the booming city.

While the South by Southwest Festival and Conference rolls into town, there are still plenty of shows for the badge-less masses.

Austin-based nonprofit HOME, Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers, announces their annual benefit, “HOME COOKIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. This year’s benefit will be a virtual broadcast taking place the week following Thanksgiving from 7 - 9 p.m.

Paul Oscher, blues musician in Muddy Waters band, dies at 74 Oscher died on April 18 at a hospital in Austin, Texas. He was 74. The cause was complications of COVID-19, Nancy Coplin, his former manager, said. by Penelope Green (NYT NEWS SERVICE) .- Paul Oscher was 20 when he started playing harmonica for Muddy Waters. It was 1967, and he was a rare sight for the times: a white man playing in a Black blues band of such prominence. He more than held his end up for Waters, the legendary star. Osch...

Austin 360 Paul Oscher, who moved to Austin eight years ago after a career that included many years in blues legend Muddy Waters band, died Sunday at age 71. He had been hospitalized with COVID-19 for several weeks, his former manager, Nancy Coplin, confirmed Monday. Oscher moved to the south Austin community of Manchaca in 2013 and began performing there at the now-shuttered Railroad BBQ. Soon Coplin was managing him and hed gained a weekly residency at C-Boys Heart & Soul on South Congress ...