upcoming events / May 16, 2012
CSS performing in Marfa @ the Capri
CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) are performing in Marfa, TX on May 27, at the Capri located on 501 W. San Antonio St. The group is not touring, this is a benefit concert for the Ballroom Marfa organization and this show will be super fun. CSS’s sound fuses punk, reggae, dance and pop, and their...
upcoming events / May 16, 2012
The Phantom’s Revenge @ Lowbrow this Saturday
The Phantom’s Revenge is an up & comer from the house capital of the world: France, and will perform at the Lowbrow Palace, located on 111 E. Robinson, this Saturday. The electronic artist hails from Nimes, France. At the ripe age of 23, he has a staggering set of singles floating around in the underground...
The Spotlight / Apr 9, 2012
Local Soldier Writes Children’s Book
Army Captain Patrick McGrail, from Memphis, TN, who also resides in El Paso, TX, recently published his first children’s book called “As Close as the Moon.” One of the many stressors kids of deployed soldiers face is prolonged parental absences. Consequently, these children show “separation anxiety, temper tantrums, and changes in eating habits,” according to...
Music / Apr 9, 2012
At The Drive-In is Back!
Local alternative psyche rock legends, At the Drive In, whom at times, various members of the group have always refused the possibility of reuniting for a few shows, are reunited. The group performed in El Paso Friday the 13th at Tricky Falls, located on 209 S. El Paso St. This must be a sign of...
Art / Apr 9, 2012
Featured Artist:: Adrian Cuellar Fausto
“I usually start my pieces without any specific direction, I like to keep it this way. My artistic style stems from the principles of ‘drawing’ and ‘mark making.’ I find pleasure in the constant back and forth struggle between figurative and non figurative forms, which itself becomes a significant component of my work. Contrary to...
Music / Apr 2, 2012
ElectricEye:: DJ Drez Performing @ Lowbrow Palace
DJ Drez, master turntablist, dropped some chill ass beats ‘n tracks on Saturday night at the Lowbrow Palace, located on 112 E. Robinson Ave. Drez had his watchers in high spirits. Even those that weren’t on the dance floor in front of the stage were captivated by the DJ’s energy. The awesome vibe at the...
Opinion / The Spotlight / Mar 23, 2012
The Soilent Green Files:: 2012, A Time for Legalization
The upcoming year is said to be the end of the world, a spiritual shift, or some other significant event for the whole of humanity. While opinions differ on the significance of this year, one thing is certain, the marijuana legalization movement is gaining ground in a big way here in the United States. As...
Music / The Spotlight / Mar 23, 2012
SXSW 2012:: Reign of Hip Hop, Storm of People
2012′s SXSW was different for EPCB. We were returning veterans with a plan – well sort of… This year hip hop was large and in charge and rock showed up to the party but not as strong and belligerent as in previous years. During Southby I usually try to listen for rock and roll that...
Music / Mar 10, 2012
It Begins! Ghostland Observatory perform SouthBy kick off show at Moody Theatre
SXSW is slowly creeping towards us and spontaneous moments of awesome are beginning to happen in good ‘ol ATX… On Friday, Ghostland Observatory announced they would be playing a free show at the Moody Theatre via their facebook page. So one could imagine the frenzy that was incited to get to the venue as quick...
Music / The Spotlight / Mar 10, 2012
exclusive:: of Montreal Frontman Kevin Barnes Talks About Inspiration and Music Making
The venturesome indie art rock group, of Montreal, is currently touring for their latest release titled “Paralytic Stalks” out now on Polyvinyl Records. of Montreal is largely the brainchild of its front man, Kevin Barnes, since 1996, and Barnes has no intention of stopping any time soon. The band is known for its ever-evolving sound...
Music / Mar 9, 2012
NewGroup:: Part Time
On Thursday night, up and coming group Part Time gave a stunning eye opening performance at the Black Market. Their audience was in awe and I’m sure the patrons by the bar were wondering if the group was from out of town (they sorta are). This five piece features familiar faces from the El Paso...
