Do you want to hear some really good Texas music? Do you have some music you've written and recorded and want it played? Would you like the world to hear your stuff? Would you like to see who's playing where or add your band's gigs to the Calendar of Events? Do you just want to hang out, check out the site and chat?
If you have a TSTC web account (WebAdvisor), just use that to log in with. Otherwise, sign up for a new account, get logged in and get going. Check out the How to Submit Music document to upload your own music. That'll get you going in the right direction. Its all free and we don't use your email for any reason except to activate your account. Shoot, we don't even look at em. Its all automated. There's other features inside, so get your account made. Hurry up now, I ain't got all day! What are you still reading this for. I'm done talkin, just get it done! No really, quit reading this. Now. Just stop, alright?
Doyle and Debbie Posted by White, Shannon on August 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I just found this couple. Funny stuff. Check out this video, Fat Women in Trailers.
Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the Pentonic scale Posted by White, Shannon on August 03, 2009 at 2:32 PM
This is pretty neat.
Jeff Beck with Tal Wilkenfeld Posted by White, Shannon on July 31, 2009 at 12:51 PM
This footage was taken at Crossroads 2007. There are a couple of songs. Your really gotta check this out. Everyone knows of Jeff Beck, and he does not fail to impress, but not as many have heard of Tal Wilkenfeld. A hot chick bass player that makes me feel completely inadequate, and ashamed to pick up the instrument. And she's like, what, 21? This is a definite must-see.
Dominic Frasca Posted by White, Shannon on July 30, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Somebody just turned me on to this guy's video on YouTube. I've seen a few two hand method guitar players before, and this guy is up there in the top ranks. Check it out. Also, its not often you see a 10 string guitar.
New Time Wasters Added Posted by White, Shannon on July 29, 2009 at 2:10 PM
I added a bunch of cat pictures to the Time Wasters area. Go find them and be unproductive.
Musician's Registry Posted by White, Shannon on April 24, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Coming soon: The Musician's Registry.
You will be able to enter yourself into the registry, along with your skills, talents, available times, etc, so that others can search for musicians to fill in, join your band, or hire for parties or studio work.
Or, you can search the registry yourself to find the musician you need for your project.
Totally free, of course.
Keep an eye out, it will be here soon...
Help Out the Fight against MS Posted by White, Shannon on March 11, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Multiple Scloerosis is an autoimune disease that attacks the nervous system. Currently there is no cure.
A good friend of ours, Jason Collins, is a victim of this terrible disease. He is active in promoting the cause and raising money to find a cure. I had the privilege of playing at a charity event with him at Crickets last Friday, and it was a blast. His voice is stronger than ever, even if his body is not.
He has written a song called 24 Hour Alamo, which we are happy to play here. Its a very good song, I really like it. It was recorded with J. Fletcher and R Webster, I believe.
Please check out his web site, http://www.smashms.com, and give all you can, any chance you get, to help find a cure. And listen for his song.
Music Association of Central Texas Posted by White, Shannon on January 16, 2009 at 09:56 AM
The Music Association of Central Texas (MACT) is an organization designed to help Central Texas music. Their goals are:
To hold monthly meetings and encourage communication.
To be an advocate for live music in Central Texas and to provide a forum for the discussion of issues and seek solutions.
To encourage cooperation and communication with related music organizations and businesses by forming a viable trade organization.
To promote live music by
Reestablishing good and solid approaches and developing new ideas to promote live music
Seeking the support of the media
Developing stronger support from the public
Recommend and encourage professional standards for the membership
Create a songwriter's group to promote originality and develope opportunities
Check 'em out! They're trying to do some good, and the Groovy Award nominations are due by February 28th, 2009.
Looking for a career in music? Posted by White, Shannon on January 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM
If you are, I highly recommend the music department at McLennan Community College (MCC), our friends across town. I went there myself a few years back (no comment on how many) and it was a wonderful experience for me. They have programs in a wide variety of music fields. Here's the web site http://www.mclennan.edu
