by rudyards | January 25th, 2014
Luxurata (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/luxurata
Get lost in the sonic rock and delicate melodies of this dual guitar band. The unique alt-pop/indie rock sound will leave you wanting more. Luxurata was formed in the spring of 2002 and consisted of long time musical collaborators Mike Porterfield (vocals & bass) and Brian Schack (guitar), Dave Darby (drums, formerly of Ruskabank). Texas guitar legend Harry O’ (from the famed Zealots) joined in 2011. The diverse musical background of its members comes together in the unique alt-pop/indie rock sound of the band. Compositions range from sonic guitar rock to delicate melodies.
https://www.reverbnation.com/thetexascity5
Where Texas rock and the British Invasion meet is…The Texas City 5.
Laura Forster & The Severed Strings (Austin, TX)
https://www.severedstrings.com/
Laura Forster is making her debut into the world of music with her whimsical but soulful songwriting. Her songs express a great love for jazz, blues, soul and rock while weaving tales of emotional hardship and personal perseverance in to the mix. It’s easy to tell that Laura liberates herself as her commanding voice and rhythmic guitar braid together in moments of pure joy. “I am never more happy than when I am playing music.” She explains. “It’s like all of the things that I can never quite say with words alone suddenly make sense and I am set free.” Laura now hopes to bring that experience to her listeners with inextinguishable passion and energy. You won’t know what you’ve been missing until you hear it for yourself.
