By Aggies, For Aggies
By Chris Zebo The last time we interviewed College Station’s country singer laureate, Bri Bagwell talked about her experience on CMT’s Next Superstar, her love for Aggieland, and her rigorous touring schedule. We caught up with her recently after shooting her first music video for her song “Whiskey.” MW: You just shot a new music [...]
By Ian Soares For all intents and purposes, this winter season had been relatively mild. In fact, the weather has been downright spring-like for several weeks. So, imagine my surprise as I prepared for my player interview at the Aggie Softball complex and had to take into account tornado warnings and severe storms. Because of [...]
By Tobin Redwine New Braunfels-based songwriter Drew Kennedy’s complex new project employs both a ten-song LP and a 43-chapter novel, together titled “Fresh Water in the Salton Sea,” to be taken as one artistic piece. This innovative method produced two vital components that could each stand on their own as enjoyable forays into the artistic [...]
By Meredith Morse For all of your boot-stompin’, dirt-raisin’, beer-drinkin’ needs, Brazos Valley has just the thing to kick start your spring. Chilifest, Snook’s much-anticipated yearly country music event, has announced its official lineup for the 2012 festival, and things are sure to get rowdy. The 21st annual Chilifest event will feature country stars Sunny [...]
By Chris Zebo He is and always has been a fixture of the Texas fringe; as a Jewish cowboy country singer, as an Independent politician, as a man of letters. You never know what to expect out of him, but when he speaks, it’s him speaking; no posturing, no filter, no political correctness, no sanctimony, [...]
Originally from Houston, Josef Pierre is a student in sociology at A&M (2012). If you were ever to meet him, after a few soft-spoken words from his mouth you would think he was either a taciturn nerd or a mysterious, smooth rapper. He’s actually both. This young talent is about to release his first full-length [...]
By Ian Soares Recently, Maroon Weekly had the opportunity to meet with the Texas A&M softball team’s head coach Jo Evans. Now entering her 16th season with the Aggies, she is one of the winningest active coaches in Division I softball. Amid all of the construction and renovations taking place on west campus, we had [...]
By Mara Kogan The latest restaurant to break into the Northgate fast food scene is Rusty Taco, a small Dallas-based taco chain known for its straightforward menu, fresh ingredients, and low prices. Located just blocks away from Chipotle and Taco Bell, Rusty Taco differentiates itself in the Mexican fast food market with a distinctive ambiance, [...]
by Chris Zebo In July of 2012, Texas A&M will leave the Big 12 and become the 13th member of the Southeastern Conference. The Aggies have been members of the Big 12 from 1996-2012, and before they joined the Big 12, they were members of the Southwest Conference from 1915-96. Next year, all of [...]
By Chris Zebo Last week we caught up with Reckless Kelly frontman Willy Braun to talk about the band’s new album, Good Luck and True Love. We also talked to Willy about the state of the music industry, about moving to Austin from Idaho to start the band’s career 15 years ago, about Austin as [...]