Year in review: Best live music performances of 2012

Delta Spirit - ACL TV 

As the year end approaches we revisited the best live music performances we saw during 2012. Exceptional live shows by Radiohead, Leonard Cohen, Alabama Shakes andJack White took place in Austin over the past year. Texas acts, Hacienda, The Toadies, Ruthie Foster, Hard Proof and Alejandro Escovedo played electrifying sets as well. In all, 2012 was a good year for Austin both musically and... continue reading at Examiner

Live music review: Iconic Leonard Cohen launched tour at Bass Hall yesterday

Leonard Cohen "Old Ideas" album art

When the subject of great songwriters is broached, Leonard Cohen is often mentioned in the same breath as Bob Dylanand Neil Young among elite artists who indelibly influenced music. The iconic Cohen launched his current American tour at Bass Concert Hall ... continue reading at Examiner