Category Archives: Texas Lifestyle Magazine

This article first appeared on Texas Lifestyle Magazine on April 15, 2019. With decades of musical experience under his belt, Brandon Wayne DeMaris is no stranger to the ins and outs of the music business and his company, DeMaris Entertainment, has become an industry staple in Austin, Texas Early on, Brandon Wayne DeMaris aspired to become a rockContinue reading “#MusicMonday: Brandon Wayne DeMaris Turns Songwriter in Debut Album”

Hurricane Harvey is no match for The Powell Brothers’ dedication and tenacity when it comes to making music and lighting up the stage. The Houston-based Country-Americana band features brothers Taylor Powell on lead vocals and Blake Powell on lead guitar. The Powell Brothers’ new full-length album, ‘Leave On The Light,’combines elements of folk-rock, rootsy soul and country.Continue reading “#MusicMonday: The Powell Brothers, Texas Country Musicians”

This article first appeared on Texas Lifestyle Magazine on April 17, 2019. From the Gulf Coast of Texas to the bright lights of Nashville, RaeLynn has established herself as a breakout country star within the often rough and tumble music business Growing up in Baytown, Texas, RaeLynn knew what she wanted to do with her life andContinue reading “Texas Essentials: RaeLynn, Country Music Singer, Songwriter”

It’s hard to imagine a world without the renowned plays, the illustrious sayings or the eloquent quotes of William Shakespeare but, at one time, this unfathomable possibility was headed towards reality had it not been for the unwavering determination and loyalty of two men. Written by Lauren Gunderson, and playing at the intimate Austin Playhouse through June 30,Continue reading “Austin Playhouse’s “The Book of Will”: The Men Who Saved Shakespeare”

This article first appeared on Texas Lifestyle Magazine on June 21, 2019. Brittany Hebert hasn’t met a challenge yet she wasn’t up for tackling.  While growing up in a small, rural town in South Louisiana, life began handing Hebert some serious lemons. Her father became disabled, struggled with PTSD and her parents subsequently divorced. This was followedContinue reading “Five Minutes With Brittany Hebert: Founder, CEO Sky High For Kids”

This article was first published by Texas Lifestyle Magazine on June 12, 2019. Red McCombs has been a well-respected fixture in the world of Texas business for more than 61 years. And 2017 was one of the most devastating he’s seen. True to form, McCombs stepped up when Texas needed him. McCombs is the founder ofContinue reading “Palmilla Beach Golf, Where Fewer Holes Mean More Balls”

This article first appeared at Texas Lifestyle Magazine on June 11, 2019. What do Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson and punk music band the Sex Pistols have in common? Both have played at one of Texas’ most historic dance halls. And now, Texans can two-step their way through some of the most iconic of thoseContinue reading “Five Minutes With Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson: Host of the Texas Dance Hall Tour”

This article first appeared on Texas Lifestyle Magazine on June 5, 2019. How do you hang on to the soul of an icon in a city that is booming beyond belief? That’s the daily challenge for Dave Steakley. A native of Grandview, Texas, Steakley first came to Austin back in 1980, joining ZACH Theatre in 1991. For 28Continue reading “Texas Essentials: Dave Steakley, Zach Theatre’s Beloved Artistic Director”

This article first published at Texas Lifestyle Magazine on June 5, 2019. For more than a decade, home listing sites have remained relatively unchanged, forcing the buyer to find a home based on inconsistent image quality, vague descriptions and technical jargon favoring the builder but not the family that’s hoping to live there. Help isContinue reading “Thanks to AI, New Home Buying Just Got Easier!”