While working on the upcoming 1883 Spring 11 collection, I became very inspired by Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. I was listening to his music and studying pictures of his style from the 60′s, and getting many inspirational ideas. In a funny coincidence, after explaining the idea to David and Kelly Hamilton, they revealed [...]

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Nicknamed the “Soul Survivor” the veteran R&B singer – Lee Fields – may sound a little bit like the past, but he definitely has his wingtips firmly planted in the future. Maintaining the great traditions of soul music while experimenting with modern sounds, Lee Fields is an all American classic. His voice may remind music [...]

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The new lineup for Austin’s 5th Annual FUN FUN FUN Fest taking place in Waterloo Park has just been released and…GET READY. You could really just stop at just one ‘Fun’…but it actually will take THREE ‘Fun’s’ to accurately describe this list. Are you sitting down? This years lineup will include: MGMT, DEVO, Mastodon, Bad [...]

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Every once in a while a certain book, a new band, or a movie comes along – and it seems like it inspires everyone all at once. The new Italian movie called I Am Love, does just that. This stylish romantic/drama has the film, music, art and fashion worlds all abuzz. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, [...]

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Remember that certain Amy with that wild beehive hairdo? Ummm, its all getting a little hazy, right? A little known fact was that the crazy singer named Amy had actually “borrowed” her sound…her backup band called the Dap Kings. The Dap Kings really seemed to be the magic ingredient that provided the Back in Black [...]

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If you find yourself at home tonight in front of the TV be sure and tune in to PBS. The fantastic series of American Masters documentaries profiles legendary singer, and songwriter, Merle Haggard.

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Straight forward Texas rocker, Alejandro Escovedo has recently released a new album called Street Songs of Love to tons of major acclaim. The New York Times described it as “In another, less fragmented pop era, this would be the album of thoughtful but radio-ready love songs to finally get Mr. Escovedo the big national audience [...]

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Starting next weekend, the Hamilton Shirt Company will be closing on Saturdays for the duration of the summer. We’ll be reopening on Saturdays in September. Plan ahead! PS- this Saturday will be our last…the store will be open on the 26th.

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A remastered version of one of the best rock albums of our lifetimes, “Exile on Main St.” by The Rolling Stones has just been given a facelift and newly re-released. I’ve been listening to this new version non-stop and let me tell you – incredibly, they’ve improved upon a masterpiece. Just like fine wines, The [...]

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There is a concert tonight at Jones Hall that just shouldn’t be missed. In a very rare solo performance, Neil Young will be performing his classic songs, along with the special privilege of hearing brand new unrecorded songs for the very first time. Houston Press is reporting that each set on the “Twisted Road” tour [...]

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