Photo Credit: Kathleene Cochrane Willie Nelson and Family performed for a full capacity crowd at "The Backyard," designated the Official Venue of the State of Texas by Governor Rick Perry on April 28th. University of Texas Coach Mack Brown was on hand to present Nelson with another official proclamation, "The Best and Longest Ambassador" of the state. The crowd … [Read more...]
ZZ Top at THE BACKYARD
PHOTOS by Kathleene Cochrane for Kathleene's Compass. Kathleene is a music industry insider, a music supervisor, manager, and film producer. She is also the wife of Canadian rocker/humanitarian Tom Cochrane. Kathleene's Compass is a featured section of AMFM Magazine. (Austin, TX) Smokin' hot off the success of their first studio album in 9 years (LaFutura) that “little ol’ … [Read more...]
ZZ TOP AT THE BACKYARD OCT 27th
ZZ TOP’S 2ND ANNUAL LA GRANGE FEST TO FEATURE ALL DAY EVENTS Austin, TX— Hot off the success of their first studio album in 9 years (LaFutura) that “little ol’ band from Texas” is bringing their 2nd annual La Grange Fest back to The Backyard on Saturday October 27th in Bee Cave. La Grange Fest is all about capturing the raw essence of ZZ Top where it all started—in the … [Read more...]
MIKE LOVE INTERVIEW
Mike Love, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, lead singer and founding member of the group The Beach Boys, talked to us from the airport while he was en-route to Austin to play the 55th Annual Firefest to benefit Austin Firefighters. The event is this Saturday, October 6th at The Backyard in Bee Caves and will include a 5K run, a BBQ cook-off, and culminates with The Beach Boys … [Read more...]
MIKE LOVE AND THE BEACH BOYS HIGHLIGHT 55th ANNUAL FIREFEST
(AUSTIN, TX) Mike Love and the Beachboys will highlight the 55TH annual Firefest at the Backyard on Bee Cave Parkway on Saturday, October 6th. The 55th Annual FireFest featuring The Beach Boys also includes a 5k run/walk, firefighter challenge, BBQ cookoff, and washer tournament. This show comes on the heels of The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour which was … [Read more...]