# hill country (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hill country. Page: Feed: --- ## [Warren Haynes Takes His Songs to the Symphony](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/warren-haynes-takes-his-songs-to-the-symphony/) _2026-08-19 · Rick Scuteri · American Blues Scene_ 'Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey' puts Haynes’ guitar, improvisation, and deep catalog in the hands of a 64-piece orchestra—and the results are surprisingly powerful. ## [Zany San Antonio art bash celebrates 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure'](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/street-art-initiative-peewee-party/) _2026-08-19 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya! The San Antonio Street Art Initiative (SASAI) is throwing a massive bash at 313 Chestnut on August 21 to celebrate the anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and the birthday of its late creator, Paul Reubens. Everybody’s Playhouse , a special edition of the nonprofit’s Third Friday Artwork, will take place from 7-11 pm, bringing more than 25 artists together to honor… ## [cold turkey](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/cold-turkey) _2026-08-16 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ On our way to South Africa, we had a day and a half layover in Istanbul. But there wasn't much laying around going on, when you only have a short time to spend in such an interesting place... ## [Language of the Blues: Graveyard Dirt and the Spirit of Hoodoo](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/language-of-the-blues-graveyard-dirt-and-the-spirit-of-hoodoo/) _2026-08-14 · Debra Devi · American Blues Scene_ In this installment of Language of the Blues, author and rocker Debra Devi delves into the Bakongo belief in the spiritual power of grave earth and how it survived in African American hoodoo traditions. ## [Artists I’m Following – Maya de Vitry, Glen Hansard, and Ken Pomeroy](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/artists-im-following-maya-de-vitry-glen-hansard-and-ken-pomeroy/) _2026-08-14 · Bill Graham · American Blues Scene_ Maya de Vitry looks inward on 'All My Faith,' Glen Hansard’s live recordings gain new weight after his death, and Ken Pomeroy prepares to revisit the songs that first sparked her artistry. ## [Cam Kimbrough wants to keep Hill Country blues alive — and make it a household name](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/cam-kimbrough-wants-to-keep-hill-country-blues-alive-and-make-it-a-household-name/) _2026-08-13 · Jack Austin · American Blues Scene_ Cam Kimbrough carries the weight of his family’s Hill Country blues legacy while working to keep the music of Northern Mississippi alive, relevant and moving forward. ## [Review/Gallery: Larkin Poe Answers the Call at the Arcada Theatre](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/review-gallery-larkin-poe-answers-the-call-at-the-arcada-theater/) _2026-08-12 · Robin Zimmerman · American Blues Scene_ Blood harmonies, blazing guitars, and a genre-spanning set marked Larkin Poe’s first appearance at St. Charles’ historic Arcada Theatre. ## [Laura Chavez’s Guitar-Driven Journey From Sideman to Solo Artist With ‘My Voice’](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/laura-chavezs-my-voice-a-guitar-driven-journey-from-sideman-to-solo-artist/) _2026-08-06 · Lauren Leadingham · American Blues Scene_ Laura Chavez spent years as “the supportive role," the foil to whatever was out in front. With 'My Voice,' the Blues Music Award-winning guitarist steps forward with an instrumental album that brings the groove, energy, and dynamics she has always brought to others. ## [The 2026 Blues and Bayou Festival presents Sol Roots at The Sedalia Center](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/the-2026-blues-and-bayou-festival-presents-sol-roots-at-the-sedalia-center/) _2026-08-06 · American Blues Scene Staff · American Blues Scene_ Sol Roots brings New Orleans-inspired funk, deep blues, and soul to The Sedalia Center on August 8 for an evening of music, food, and community in support of Virginia’s arts programming. ## [New San Antonio Museum of Art exhibit traces ancient beauty ideals](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/sama-ancient-beauty-exhibit/) _2026-08-05 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ Amidst ongoing pop culture conversations of Ariana Grande’s thin frame and other slimmed-down celebs, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) is taking a look at how aesthetic standards have shifted over time and place. “ Ancient Beauty and Body Art from Four Continents ,” a new exhibit exploring the traditions of New Kingdom Egypt, Early Imperial Rome, Classic Maya, and Tang Dynasty China opens… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gzaAuI9gix93) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [into Africa](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/into-the-wilderness) _2026-08-05 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ I was on the road last week, and am back on the road again. Actually, by the time you read this, I'll be in the air somewhere over Europe, headed to South Africa... ## [Review/Gallery: Lindsey Stirling Brings a High-Energy Spectacle Home to Arizona](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/review-gallery-lindsey-stirling-brings-a-high-energy-spectacle-home-to-arizona/) _2026-08-05 · Rick Scuteri · American Blues Scene_ Stirling’s Arizona return featured soaring violin work, intricate choreography, and the theatrical spectacle that defines her live shows. ## [Jason DeVore Turns a Small Crowd Into a Big Night at Pub Rock Live](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/75814/) _2026-08-05 · Rick Scuteri · American Blues Scene_ The Authority Zero frontman traded arenas for an intimate Scottsdale stage, creating a memorable night for those in attendance. ## [Recapping the Weekend Happenings at the 2026 Chicago Blues Festival](https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2026/08/recapping-the-weekend-happenings-at-the-2026-chicago-blues-festival/) _2026-08-03 · Robin Zimmerman · American Blues Scene_ The 42nd Annual Chicago Blues Festival filled Chicago’s Millennium Park with three days of blues history in motion, as the blues took center stage with performances spanning generations, styles, and traditions. ## ["One of the Most Underrated Menus in Austin"](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/one-of-the-most-underrated-menus) _2026-08-03 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ Austin Food Heads let the secret out. The regulars knew all along. ## [San Antonio's USAA debuts D.C. monument for America 250](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/travel/usaa-national-military-monument/) _2026-07-27 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ San Antonio’s USAA is branching out from insurance to experiential art. No, the homegrown company hasn’t suddenly gone Meow Wolf, but it is debuting an ambitious installation on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday, July 28. Timed for the United States’ 250th anniversary, the National Military Monument was created to honor the more than 41 Americans who have served in the country’s… ## [harvest time](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/harvest-time) _2026-07-27 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ It's that time of the year when the fruit of all the work we've put into our garden is coming in, and it's also when we start getting ready for a trip out West... ## [a conspiracy of love](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/a-conspiracy-of-love) _2026-07-23 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ I’ve been thinking a lot about this. Putting a lot of time into it, though I don’t have it figured out, I have a theory… ## [new steps of faith](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/new-steps-of-faith) _2026-07-21 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ If you're wondering where my writing is headed and how you can help? In this post I share the answers to both, and a whole lot more... ## [Mahjong Is Having a Moment. And The Wayback is Hosting a Retreat in Austin, TX.](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/mahjong-is-having-a-moment-and-the) _2026-07-20 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ The game the whole world is suddenly playing, brought to the Hill Country for one unforgettable retreat. Tile Me Away returns August 5–6, and there are only 24 seats. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L2fCewIRfV2b) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [and on the 8th day](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/and-on-the-8th-day) _2026-07-19 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ We came back home... again. ## [San Antonio public sculpture vies for prestigious global award](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/falling-water-nominated-design-award/) _2026-07-15 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ A prestigious global art competition is giving a hand to one of San Antonio’s most distinctive public projects. Mark Reigelman’s Falling Water in San Pedro Creek Culture Park is up for the 2026 International CODAaward , an annual honor recognizing commissioned art. The program is sponsored by CODAworx, an online platform that connects patrons with commissioned artists working in large-scale,… ## [she does](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/she-does) _2026-07-14 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ Today is our anniversary. Two years ago this morning, we were in Montana getting ready for our wedding. By the late afternoon, we would be standing together at the altar... ## [a wake up call](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/a-wake-up-call) _2026-07-11 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ On Thursday morning, we were on the bedroom floor with Indy in our arms - crying, begging her to wake up… ## [two hundred fifty](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/two-hundred-fifty) _2026-07-04 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ Today marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of this great nation we live in. Along with another personal, creative milestone... ## [homecoming](https://roryfeek.substack.com/p/homecoming) _2026-07-03 · rory feek · THIS LIFE I LIVE_ There’s nothing like being welcomed back home with a homemade sign made by your six year old neighbor, and hundreds & hundreds of cards, letters and gifts from people you've never met… ## [Why We Built a Non-Toxic Retreat](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/why-we-built-a-non-toxic-retreat) _2026-06-29 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ Thoughtful hospitality begins long before you check in. ## [A Hill Country Getaway](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/a-hill-country-getaway) _2026-06-25 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ The best hidden gem in Austin, Texas ## [Pack Light, Stay Soft:](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/pack-light-stay-soft) _2026-06-25 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ Girlfriend Getaway in the Hill Country ## [San Antonio's Luminaria lights up new downtown location](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/luminaria-new-downtown-west-location/) _2026-06-24 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ One of San Antonio’s signature events will soon be lighting up a new location. The Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival will return on November 14 to Houston Street at the intersection of Downtown West and Zona Cultural. The after-dark celebration will fill streets and sidewalks with digital projections, sculpture, live music, poetry, theater, dance, film, and food and art vendors from 6… ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Z5TH18MEd5V6) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [When one door closes, our photo studio reopens.](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/when-one-door-closes-our-photo-studio) _2026-06-24 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ I’m here today today with a sorry, a thanks, a hello, a goodbye, and a very important note about a change around here at The Heirloomist. ## [Tile Me Away — Our First Ever Overnight Mahjong Retreat is Here](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/tile-me-away-our-first-ever-overnight) _2026-06-22 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ Tickets go on sale Monday, June 22nd at noon. Only 24 seats. This one will go fast. ## [San Antonio's McNay unveils first outdoor work by a Latina artist](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/mcnay-museum-first-latina-sculpture/) _2026-06-17 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ For the first time in its century-plus history, a Latina artist's work will greet guests at San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum (6000 N. New Braunfels Ave). Edra Soto's “Screenhouse,” a 10-foot reimagined gazebo, will be installed on the grounds in late July. Although the near-Alamo Heights institution has works from Sonia Romero and Maria Natividad in its contemporary Latino prints collection, this… ## [San Antonio Latine theater toasts a decade with new 2026 season](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/teatro-audaz-new-season-tickets/) _2026-06-16 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ Ten years in, San Antonio’s Teatro Audaz is taking its biggest bow yet. The award-winning Latine theatre company has announced “Audaz X: A Decade of Familia,” an anniversary season packed with three mainstage productions and a returning sketch comedy series. Laura T. Garza, Alison Vasquez, and Paula Rodriguez founded Teatro Audaz as Audacious Theatre in 2016. Since then, the company has been… ## [The Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Austin](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/the-perfect-4th-of-july-weekend-in) _2026-06-15 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ Lake mornings. Saltwater pool afternoons. Sparklers beneath oaks. ## [The Best All-Inclusive Wedding Venue in Austin](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/the-best-all-inclusive-wedding-venue) _2026-06-01 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ A dreamy Hill Country setting, farm-to-table food, craft cocktails, private cottages, and everything you need for an unforgettable wedding day. ## [This weekend at The Wayback](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/this-weekend-at-the-wayback) _2026-05-29 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ Unhurried moments, unforgettable evenings ## [Beloved San Antonio children's theatre reopens after $2.2M renovation](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/magik-theatre-reopening-southtown/) _2026-05-28 · Jef Rouner · CultureMap San Antonio_ San Antonio’s Magik Theatre is emerging from its cocoon. After months of renovations to its downtown home base, Beethoven Hall, the beloved children's repertory group, is returning to the stage with a performance of The Very Hungry Caterpillar starting June 13. The Beethoven stage has been dark since the company finished its last performance, A Charlie Brown Christmas , in December 2025. In the… ## [San Antonio adds 2 new installations to ever-growing art collection](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/new-public-art-munro-kersey/) _2026-05-19 · Brandon Watson · CultureMap San Antonio_ Two San Antonio artists are bringing some color (and creatures) to the city’s ever-growing collection of public art. New installations by Diana Kersey and RHYS (aka Rhys Munro) will be dedicated alongside the downtown Goodwill at 406 W. Commerce St. on Wednesday, May 20. According to the city’s Department of Arts and Culture, Kersey's "Creatures of the Creek: A Fragile Balance,” at the corner of… ## [Luminaria launches new pop-up art series at East San Antonio hotel](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/arts/luminaria-pop-up-aiden-hotel/) _2026-05-18 · Jef Rouner · CultureMap San Antonio_ Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival continues is once again lighting up San Antonio’s Aiden hotel with a brand new pop up gallery featuring Texas artists, this one focused on flowers. It runs at 1103 E Commerce St through July 10. “Luminaria’s partnership with The Aiden brings local art to a tourist destination where visitors can enjoy an authentic San Antonio experience and possibly take a piece… ## [Austin’s Best Cafés for Coffee, Brunch, Cocktails, and Patio Weather](https://journal.waybackaustin.com/p/austins-best-cafes-for-coffee-brunch) _2026-05-18 · The Wayback · The Wayback_ From South Congress classics to Hill Country hideaways, these are the Austin cafés worth checking out according to locals. ## [My Grandmother Is Gone But Her Life Advice Is Not.](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/my-grandmother-is-gone-but-her-life) _2026-03-30 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ FOUND: a note from grandma tucked into a box of earrings she gave me on my 21st birthday. ## [Send Me to the Favorite Zone](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/send-me-to-the-favorite-zone) _2026-03-05 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ I wanna throw my phone at a wall when I open social media these days. ## [Well That Aged Well.](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/well-that-aged-well) _2026-02-16 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ The Heirloomist on CBS ## [The Problem I Always Dreamed Of](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/the-problem-i-always-dreamed-of) _2026-02-10 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ Well here’s some news I never thought I’d need to share. ## [Reframe the Dumpster Fire](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/reframe-the-dumpster-fire) _2025-12-30 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ Initially, I sat down this morning to write about how awful this year has been. ## [The Paltrow Stamp Of Approval](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/the-paltrow-stamp-of-approval) _2025-10-30 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ The Editors of goop have spoken. ## [Incoming: Ridiculous Holiday Marketing Stunt](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/incoming-ridiculous-holiday-marketing) _2025-10-13 · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ It’s no secret that a death in my family has made the last few months horrible. ## [Still Over Here Not Messing With Texas](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/still-over-here-not-messing-with) _2025-08-19 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ Feels like the story slipped from the headlines but we’re not done supporting Texas Hill Country after July’s devastating flood. ## [The Intelligence is Not Artificial](https://theheirloomist.substack.com/p/the-intelligence-is-not-artificial) _2025-08-12 · The Heirloomist · Soul Snack by The Heirloomist_ and we're not sorry.