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FOREWORD
BY ELLEN DEATHERAGE BOWMAN
This book compiles a lifetime of love
for the eccentric, the original, and the quirky.
In capturing the live music culture of Austin, Kristy Duff’s photography makes you feel the grit and sweat of musical performance. Her photos provide a glimpse into a side of Austin she knows intimately. Raised in a musical family, her photography particularly shines when she is able to channel the vibrancy of the musician. Her love for music is evident in the beautiful and grimy back beat of beloved Austin. The desire to do this book has become more urgent as the town continues to burst at the seams.
The fear Austin will lose its character, charm, and, yes, it’s weirdness
is real. Homogenization is catching and sameness spreads with each new development. She hopes this book allows you to feel the authenticity and eccentricity that pulses from its core.
