Alejandro Escovedo has been one of Austin's most celebrated singer-songwriters for over a decade, and the hometown hero continued to impress both critics and fans alike in 2008 with the release of his ninth studio album, Real Animal. Escovedo has even been labeled by some critics as one of the most important musicians of the last quarter-century. Ian McLagan is a rock 'n roll icon in his own right, the former member of the well-known Small Faces has toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and released five critically acclaimed solo albums. Check out both artists on Thursday night at Antone's.