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The Austin 100: Durand Jones & The Indications

Horatio Baltz
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Courtesy of the artist

Hometown:Bloomington, Indiana

Genre:Soul

Why We're Excited:In recent years, we've lost several modern-day standard-bearers of vintage soul, including Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley. So it's a heartwarming treat to hear the torch passed to a new generation of spirited future stars like Durand Jones, a Bayou-bred belter whose recent debut rings that much truer for its $452.11 budget.

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  • March 15: Barracuda Backyard (611 E. 7th St.)
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