Established 1993
XIXA Hotel Congress Plaza Saturday, September 24th $20 adv / $25 DOS $35 for both Plaza & Century Room shows XIXA Formed in the heart of the deep American Southwest, XIXA are a guitar-slinging six-piece, uniquely attuned to the desert and their Latin roots. Combining gritty guitars, the bumping grind of chicha, and desert blues … Read moreNOW ON SALE! XIXA in a HOMETOWN SHOW!
@Limusic Studios Can you beehive how fab this will be!? Session ONE Saturday, Oct 29 – Saturday, Nov 5 2022!!! Session TWO Monday, Nov 7 – Sunday, Nov 13 2022!!! (SYNC REPORT) info here We are so excited to announce that we have made special arrangements with our friends at Limusic Studio in Limoux, France to … Read moreVinx SOUL KITCHEN RETREAT – FRANCE
Hailed as a band with “galactic ambitions,” Blato Zlato is a powerhouse Balkan music collective that weaves the magic of traditional Eastern European folk music with contemporary textural majesty. The group captivates listeners with dark and haunting three-part vocal harmonies and thunderous odd-metered rhythms. As a part of the Balkan musical diaspora, Blato Zlato explores … Read moreHELP ME WELCOME BLATO ZLATO
Vote For Your Favorite Albums Released In August 2021 August 2021 Favorite album poll: Vote for three. (Mine were Divine Horsemen, Cruzados and Willie Nile! You have to scroll half way down the page to see poll.. Poll is open until the end of the day September 30. Top winners will be featured in our … Read moreVOTE FOR DIVINE HORSEMEN TODAY!
Al Staehely is the only person on the planet who has both played Carnegie Hall and provided legal services for Stevie Ray Vaughan. “I was in a band at the University of Texas with two law students who were older than I,” says Staehely. “We played good-paying gigs every weekend, and when it was time … Read moreSTAEHELY
Earlier this summer I was thrilled to add artist, Morris Mills to my official roster. We spent a few months getting to each other via consulting and daily interaction. He is a prince among men and a gifted artist. Join us on his rise via radio play and live shows. Get a sneak peek here … Read moreMorris Mills IS POISED and you can meet him here!
I am writing to share some important updates as more virulent strains of COVID 19 spread. While not universal, a growing number of venues are expressing understandable concern about the evolving situation and taking measures to keep artists, crew, and patrons safe. Some are doing this on their own, while others are mandated by evolving … Read more#SAVEOURSTAGES(again…and until we each do our part)
Virtual Black Fret Ball this Saturday, December 12th, at 7pm CT streaming on BlackFret.org! There’ll be performances from all of our 2020 nominees and *$160,000* in grants given to them. Why not get dressed up and have some fun with it from home? ⧓ We can reminisce about shows from the past or we can … Read moreBLACK FRET BALL 2020
Fans of the one-of-a-kind, pure-voiced DIVA (in the good way), Akina Adderley, wait no longer for the KUTX Song of the Day! October 13 was a big day for the song, it was also the Single Spotlight on Austin 360: Austin360 On The Record: Singles Spotlight with Akina Adderley, Folk Uke, Willie Nelson, more… Austin360 On … Read moreAKINA DELIVERS “BROKE”
Black Fret believes local music deserves our community’s support. Like the opera, symphony, ballet or theatre, our local music is art. And as art, Black Fret believes our music is worthy of support from those whose lives are touched by it. Black Fret provides those who love their local music with the opportunity to become a Patron of … Read moreBLACK FRET SEATTLE 2020!!