Covering the Limelight in ATX

While New Year's Eve parties and concerts abounded in ATX on December 31, 2018, some fans flocked to Emo's for an evening of funk with Lettuce and Bobby Sparks II. Lettuce began in 1992 when a group of teenagers attended a summer program at the Berklee College of Music. In 1994 the group reunited as undergrads at the school and began playing at clubs around Boston. Lettuce Adam Deitch Adam Smirnoff Erick Coomes Eric Bloom and Ryan Zoidis Erick Coomes Ryan Zoidis and Erick Coomes Lettuce has released 6 studio and 2 live albums including their first CD "Outta Here" in 2002 and their latest "Witches Brew" in 2017. Ryan Zoidis Erick Coomes Adam Smirnoff Adam Deitch The members of Lettuce include: original members Adam Deitch (drums), Adam Smirnoff (guitar), Erick Coomes (bass), and Ryan Zoidis (saxophones). Also performing with Lettuce are Nigel Hall (keys/ vocals) and Eric Bloom (trumpet). ...

Singer songwriter Kat Edmonson brought her jazz and vintage pop-influenced sound to the stage of Austin city Limits Live at the Moody Theater on May 19, 2018. Edmonson is touring in support of her recently released fourth studio album Old Fashioned Gal . The Houston-born singer started writing songs at a very young age. After college, Edmonson came to Austin to pursue a career in music. In 2002 Kat auditioned for Season two of American Idol. She made it into the Top 48 of the competition before being sent home to Austin, where she spent time performing in the local club scene. Kat Edmonson released her debut album " Take To The Sky " in 2009. Kat's fourth and latest album, " Old Fashioned Gal " was released earlier this year. Matt Munisteri Opening the evening for Kat Edmonson was singer/songwriter/guitarist Matt Munisteri.

Earth, Wind and Fire The world famous R&B and Jazz group Earth, Wind and Fire stopped by Austin City Live at the Moody Theater on March 4, 2018, performing for an enthusiastic crowd of fans. Earth, Wind and Fire Earth, Wind and Fire Earth, Wind and Fire is one of the world's top-selling musical groups of all-time. They were formed in Chicago in 1969 by Maurice White and have been entertaining crowds ever since.  Earth, Wind and Fire have released 23 albums and sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey Jr, and Morris O'Connor David Whitford Earth, Wind and Fire Earth, Wind and Fire While Earth, Wind and Fire's line up has changed over their nearly 50 years of existence, their are a few members who have been there through most of the years. Bassist Verdine White joined the group shortly after its beginning in 1970. Vocalist/kalimba player Philip Bailey and vocalist/percussionist Ralph Johnson both join...