The Next Generation of Texas Women In Music

We need to keep music flowing in the young, so that it can flourish and continue contributing to the world. With lack of school funding, it seems the only way this happens these days is by the commitment of Non-Profits. 


This year, Austin Girls Choir (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Austin area girls top-level opportunities for music education and performances) has been hard pressed to accommodate the needs of its choristers, as longterm funding sources have become casualties of the economy and a record number of families have not been able to pay full tuition. To help raise much-needed operational funds, AGC will hold its annual benefit, Women Who Cook, on Sunday, Nov. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Featured musicians (donating their services!) are Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys and the Shelley King Band, with lots of great food, a huge silent auction and even a raffle for a pair of SXSW wristbands. 


Allegra Azulay, one of the proud mothers of the group, is very excited about the event. "My daughters Kira and Shastia are choristers in the Austin Girls Choir," she says. "In it's 20 years, the Austin Girls Choir has toured all over the US and Europe, and even sung at the White House for President George W. Bush (private audience). We are very proud to be associated with this nationally-renowned group, and of the investment it makes in the girls of the Greater Austin community."


Check out the next generation of Texas Women in Music singing their hearts out!




If you'd like to learn more about the Austin Girls Choir or contribute:
visit http://www.girlschoir.com

Amber Digby records new CD/DVD at Swiss Alp Dance Hall

Amber Digby

Tonight, the sounds of Real Country Music will be echoing in the Hill Country, as Heart of Texas recording artist Amber Digby records a live CD/DVD at Swiss Alp Dance Hall (a historic 110 Year Old Dance Hall located in the rolling hills and German/Czech area of Central Texas between La Grange and Schulenburg between Hwy. 71 & I-10 on Hwy. 77). 


Amber literally has country music in her blood-- her father was a bass player in Loretta Lynn's road band, her mother was a backup singer for Country Legend Connie Smith, her uncle is Darrell Mc Call, and her step father played steel guitar on hit records for many country artists. She carries the traditional sounds of country music into the Texas Music of today, performing in dance halls all around Texas. Tonight, she will record a live CD and DVD at the Swiss Alp Dance Hall. Justin Trevino is said to be making a guest appearance as well. 


Listen to this amazing voice:




and here she is again, doing her take on a classic Loretta Lynn song:



The new Live CD/DVD is expected to be released in January 2011.

With Amber Digby and her band, Midnight Flyer, on the loose, real country music may have it's heyday once again.