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In 2025, Erik Hokkanen overcame a serious medical condition he suffered while touring overseas to return to the stage by year’s end. It’s only fitting, then, that the multi-decade Austin music scene veteran begins 2026 with a free matinee at the venue he’s made a home for several years.
Doors open at noon.. Contestants for part five of BOTB include sisterly duo Lila and Sofia, Port of Monks, and Shivering Demons. At the 2024 Austin Music Awards, Lila and Sofia were given the inaugural Zev Award, which was created by Ben Kweller to honor his late son, Dorian, and to recognize Austin-based musicians aged under 18.This month, Lick of My Spoon Productions looks to cure four cases of the Mondays with weekly bills featuring three local acts apiece. Garage rockers Bad Acid headline the January residency’s first show, with support from Silver Hour and Malaysia Brunei. has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.As the Chronicle's Club Listings Editor, Derek compiles a weekly list of music events occurring across town. The University of Texas alum also writes about hip-hop as a contributor to the Music section.
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