Formed back in 2010,\u00a0The Carper Family is a trio of talented singers and\u00a0string picking musicians that combine old country sounds with bluegrass and swing tunes. Melissa Carper [vocals, bass], Beth Chrisman [vocals, fiddle] and Jenn Miori [vocals, guitar] form the group, and this \u201cfamily band\u201d is an absolute gem to see live. All the ladies have fronted their own bands at one point, however they combined their talents and use their skills to give a contemporary twist to old time and bluegrass music by adding swing elements to the genres. Their lyrics are up to date.<\/p>\n
While most of the songs are narratives about love, heartache and longing, they use an older style of music to share their modern-day tales.<\/p>\n
Each singer has her own unique vocal range, and they each take turns soloing on original songs. Their three part harmonies will have you slow dancin\u2019 and two stepping across the dance floor while their memorable lyrics charm their way into your heart and head. They are known for their intimate performances that keep audiences longing for more. They play consistently in Austin and the sur- rounding areas. A few good tunes include \u201cCome See Yer Ol\u2019 Daddy\u201d, \u201cWho R U Texting 2nite\u201d and \u201cMy Baby Don\u2019t Like Me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Upcoming shows<\/strong><\/p>\n Nov. 8 from 7-9 p.m. for the \u201cCarper Dog\u201d Release Party at Honky Tonk Hot Dogs Nov. 9 at 9 p.m. at the White Horse Nov. 15 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Central Market Westgate.<\/p>\n Visit www.carperfamilyband.com<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n Phranchyze <\/strong>\u2013 Hip Hop<\/em><\/p>\n Local lyricist, Phranchyze keeps it smart, hilarious and live. Many ask, where is the\u00a0Austin Hip Hop scene? Look no further, because Phranchyze is keeping it alive and strong. His beats are original, eclectic and he refrains from using that overproduced sound that dominates the mainstream hip hop and rap scenes. He rose up through the battling circuit and made a name for himself, receiving national recognition. Afterwards Pranchyze decided to take his flows and put them to music.<\/p>\n Phranchyze reps Austin love in a ton of his songs. Watch his videos and you\u2019ll see him rollin\u2019 all over the Austin area. Yet he\u2019s more than just an Austin artist reppin\u2019 his city. He pokes fun at the whole industry, including himself and has some clever ob- servations about life, people and making music. Yet he keeps it weird with his unique vocals and quirky lyrics and rhymes.<\/p>\n Some of his songs are completely off the wall but they\u2019re refreshingly smart and articulate. His style reminds me of old Outkast and Eminem but toned down with that laid back Austin attitude that we\u2019ve all come to know and love. Nevertheless his musical stylings are still unique and indigenous to an Austin hip hop sound that\u2019s definitely trying to make its presence known in the hip hop scene. Be sure to check out his latest albums and mixtapes on his website. My personal favs included \u201cDolo\u201d off of \u201cThe Black Larry Bird\u201d and \u201cExodus\u201d and \u201cBig Money\u201d off of his latest album, \u201cPhranye West.\u201d<\/p>\n Upcoming shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nov. 7 at the Triple Crown in San Marcos, Texas<\/p>\n Nov. 17 at Stubbs<\/p>\n Visit www.phranchyze.com<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n Kay Leotard <\/strong>\u2013 Psychedelic Grunge Rock<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em>Kay Leotard\u2019s music is a sexy psychedelic trip for your ears. Kristina Boswell\u00a0[guitar, vocals], Mirna Hariz [bass, vocals], and Pink [drums] form this dreamy trio and they are just as good live as they are on their recordings. If you like re- verberating guitar riffs, haunting vocal harmonies and feeling like you have trav- eled back in time to the era of the flower children, then you should have a listen. Their latest release \u201cWitchuals\u201d will put its spell on you and have you hitting the repeat button on your MP3 player or iPod. They put a teaser on their bandcamp site so only two songs are available for download. The full album will be released mid-November.<\/p>\n While the sound is reminiscent of that \u201860s psych sound, it is a bit heavier and distorted on some of the tracks like \u201890s grunge, so it is not all daisies for these ladies. The tunes are mellow yet rockin\u2019. The vocal harmonies between Hariz\u2019s sultry deep vocals and Boswell\u2019s sugary sweet soprano are amazing. At times Boswell\u2019s notes rival an operatic singer. After performing at South by Southwest 2011, they have been riding the wave of Austin\u2019s music scene and recording new cuts. You have to listen to \u201cRolling\u201d, \u201cWhen I Call\u201d and \u201cYell It High\u201d.<\/p>\n Be sure to check out their bandcamp site and live YouTube videos or even better, just go see a live show!<\/p>\n Upcoming shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. at Hotel Vegas<\/p>\n Visit www.kayleotard.bandcamp.com<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.theaccent.org\/accent2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/D7K_5367-300x198.jpg\" "\\"D7K_5367\\"")
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