Artists on the rise.

ROOFTOP TAKES is a video series that showcases musical acts performing on rooftops. Using dynamic camera angles, dramatic drone footage, and multitrack audio recording, the series captures the authenticity and artistry of live performance. It's like NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, but on a roof! Rooftop Takes was created by musicians, for musicians.

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Available MAR 11, 12:00 P.M.

Blue Tongue

Blue Tongue is a funkadelic blues rock trio from Austin, TX. Highly technical yet heavy in groove, with influences spanning from 70's psychedelic arena rock, blues, and a lot of funk. www.bluetonguetheband.com

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Era Wadi

Era Wadi is a rapper and songwriter who isn't afraid to spit it like he sees it, standing up for the stand-outs and for the ones who never feel like they truly belong. Check out his new Twitch channel! www.erawadi.com

McKenna Esteb

McKenna Esteb cooks up groovy tunes with a dash of soul, a pinch of pop, and a dose of modern rock. She's based in Boise, Idaho. www.mckennaestebmusic.com

0:00 "My Heart"
3:16 "Thinking of You"
6:35 “Snoqualmie"

Dre Day 100

Austin-based rapper Dre Day 100 shows off his swagger and energy with this three-song set.

0:00 "Rollin' wit da Real"
3:02 "1hunna Man, Pt. 2"
5:24 "Take a Ride"

Gina Chavez

Grammy-nominated @ginachavez performs a bilingual set in the heart of downtown Austin. ginachavez.com

Ruby Dice

Bassist and singer Ruby Dice shows us why she's the queen of "denim disco." Sponsored by Treaty Oak. www.rubydice.com

Mayani

The young and talented Mayani performs her soulful ballad "So Lonely" on West Sixth Street in Austin, Texas. @mayaniimeza

D Nel

Dallas-based hip-hop/R&B artist D Nel displays his verbal agility and authenticity. @therealdnel_

00:00 "Lights Camera Action"
01:26 "Show & Tell"
04:53 "Guidance"

Ojo

Ojo is a rap collective based in Austin, Texas. Because hip hop should be a party. Nicholas Whipps, Vontay Galaxy, 00Slevin, and Andwan Zonez.

00:00 "Purple Rain Freestyle"04:04 "Zonez Intro"04:38 "Chicano"06:59 "New"

"Young Girl" by Christine Renner

Rocker Christine Renner tears up the roof with a passionate performance of her song "Young Girl." christinerennermusic.com

Zo-G

Hip-hop artist Zo-G says it how he sees it. He swung up from San Antonio to perform a mini-set on the rooftop.

00:00 "Ascension Japan"02:00 "Safe"03:55 "Cookie Jar"05:29 "Preacher's Wife"08:22 "Honor Roll"

"Unheard Of" by Keira Nova

Keira Nova serenades the rooftop with a performance as smooth and silky as a glass of deep-red Syrah.

"On Your Level" by Motenko

Motenko reincarnates Motown with their brand of seventies-inspired soul rock. motenkomusic.com

"Prada" by Maikéru

Performing his single "Prada," this pop/R&B artist from San Marcos, Texas shows off his singing chops and magnetic stage presence. Featuring Poolboi Bluu. linktr.ee/Maikeru

"Reckless" by Forever Starts Today

Pop-rock band Forever Starts Today performs an unplugged version of their 2020 single. foreverstartstoday.net

"Ghost" by Mama Duke

Mama Duke has rocketed to the forefront of the Austin hip-hop scene with her brash and charismatic style. beacons.ai/mama.duke

Nick Cruz feat. Ruler Why

Rapper Nick Cruz and deejay Ruler Why — collectively known as Obsidian Daggers — bring underground hip hop to the rooftop.

"Fade" by Kitty Coen

Kitty Coen has been described as a psychedelic cowgirl, splitting her time between Austin and Nashville. www.kittycoen.com

"No Man's Land" by Madisons

Madisons brings their unique blend of bluegrass instruments, punk-rock pathos, and devil-may-care attitude, performing the title track of their 2017 album. www.madisonsatx.com

Big Skinny

Big Skinny is an alternative hip hop group whose style borrows elements from ‘90s and ‘00s hip hop as well as early ‘70s funk and R&B. They perform their debut single "Midnight." www.bigskinny.band