http://www.kgsr.com/loris/index.aspxLoris' Blogen-usCopyright 2013, KGSR-FMSat, 25 May 2013 00:02:28 GMTWed, 22 May 2013 13:45:34 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comThe massive tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday was one of the strongest in US history, and the destruction left in its wake is devastating. Here are some quick, easy ways that you can help: Text the word "Storm" to 80888 to contribute $10 to the Salvation Army's relief efforts. Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to give $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Text "LIVE to 25383 to make a $10 donation to AmeriCares disaster relief team. The list goes on and on.  Here are a couple of sites with extensive listings of ways to help: Thanks, KVUE and USA Today.          http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10547678loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10547678Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:34 GMTOh, you've waited til the last minute.  Not to worry--here's a list of Mother's Day Brunch options in Austin, thanks to Open Table.  Enjoy!http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10543431loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10543431Sat, 11 May 2013 23:26:51 GMTAt last week's City Council meeting, Mayor Lee Leffingwell proclaimed the entire summer of 2013 as "20 Years of Unplugged at the Grove in Austin."  We're honored! Here are the official words:  Be it known thatWhereas, Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road has been serving up Austin-inspired home cooking since 1992 and serving the City’s live music appetite with Unplugged at The Grove since 1993; and, Whereas, This month, Unplugged at The Grove kicks off 24 consecutive weeks  of concerts for its 20th Anniversary summer series, making it one of Austin’s longest-running free concert series; and,   Whereas, Past performers have been local favorites like the Dixie Chicks, Asleep at the Wheel, Brave Combo, Gary Clark Jr. and Monte Montgovmery; and,Whereas, During 2013, fans can look forward to performances by Bob Schneider, Alejandro Escovedo, The Trishas, Reckless Kelly, Band of Heathens and more special guests to be announced; ...http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537750loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537750Wed, 01 May 2013 01:25:53 GMTLovers and collectors of music worldwide will descend upon their local indie record stores this Saturday in hopes of getting their hands on limited-edition releases on CD, vinyl, and cassette!  Record Store Day is a celebration of the art of music, with hundreds of artists participating globally. Here in Austin, Waterloo Records is ready for the deluge of fans, and offers the following info: RECORD STORE DAY 2013: A FEW THINGS TO KNOW Yes, Records Store Day is right around the corner and we want everyone to be as prepared as possible in order to get the exclusive releases that they are excited about. We have ordered up on all the releases on "THE LIST" below. These are all made in limited quantities and what we recieve will be all we get in most cases. Remember these titles are being distributed between independent record stores all over the country, so ...http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10532665loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10532665Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:08:40 GMTTuesday, April 16th at 8:00 p.m., Shovels and Rope and the Lumineers will be doing a dual taping for Austin City Limits at ACL-Live at the Moody Theater.  Didn't get tickets?  Watch the taping as it happens here. The Lumineers will be back in town April 26th to play a show at the Austin 360 Amphitheater.  Here are the details.http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10530024loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10530024Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:04:52 GMTIf you missed Muse in March when they came through Texas (yeah, I didn't make the drive to Dallas or Houston, either,) here's your chance to see them.  They're part of the m-m-m-m-madness in Atlanta this weekend, headlining a free party called "The Big Dance Concert Series."  They play Saturday (4/6) at 7:30 pm; link to the stream here.    http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10526737loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10526737Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:44:18 GMTMark Murray says the weather will be great! Many will worship at the church of their choice. Easter egg hunts will abound!  The Texas Rollergirls are even having their own Easter egg hunt! For others, it's all about the Easter Brunch.  YUM Cap off your weekend by catching Game of Thrones on the big screen at The North Door. Whatever you do, enjoy!  And make KGSR the soundtrack.http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10524341loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10524341Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:19:41 GMTDriving downtown this week will be tricky at best.  Click this link to get a list of road closures and info on public transportation, as well as an interactive map. See you downtown!http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10516465loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10516465Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:21:16 GMTHelp shoot and direct an experimental, first-of-its-kind, fan-made Rockumentary starring Passion Pit and Wildcat! Wildcat! Shot live from the Hype Hotel at SXSW on Monday, March 11th.  Get more details here And RSVP herehttp://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10511103loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10511103Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:03:28 GMTSaturday, March 16th, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Los Lonely Boys, JJ Grey & Mofro, James Hunter, and many more will come together to pay tribute to the late Levon Helm.   The Midnight Ramble Band, which is fronted by Amy Helm, will headline this free show.  Other artists who will be appearing include Spirit Family Reunion, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, and the Mother Hips. The show starts at 3:30 p.m., and will benefit "Keep it Goin'" the initiative to continue Helm's legacy and create a landmark at his barn/studio in Woodstock, NY. Here are some details on how to get there and what you can and can't bring.http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10507676loris@kgsr.com (Loris)http://www.kgsr.com/loris/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10507676Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:29:22 GMT