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Proper Nang for Austin High’s Music Program

On Saturday night, the Proper Nang Night at Maria’s Taco Xpress hosts a fundraiser for Austin High School that includes the Belle Sounds, Mike McCoy’s Tontine, Pangia, the Bare Feat, and my band the Seaside Swifts. Why are we raising the money? School budgets are the issue. Read More | Comment »

3:30PM Tue. May. 21, William Harries Graham

Thinking About Stephen Bruton

Margaret Moser’s cancer diagnosis gave me reason to throw what some called one of the best shows this town had ever seen this past Sunday at the Continental Club. It got me thinking about Stephen Bruton. Read More | Comment »

11:47AM Tue. May. 14, William Harries Graham

After Dark

If you think Chronicle blogger and budding young promoter/musician William Harries Graham has cornered the local U18 market, you’re not paying attention. Tonight’s Mohawk show featuring alt-rock duo Magia Negra, with Pangia, Mighty Landshark, Heretiks, and a solo Tito Larriva comes courtesy of Pangia’s David Ziolkowski. He’s 15. Read More | Comment »

12:27PM Wed. May. 8, Margaret Moser

The Belle Sounds

Noëlle Hampton and André Moran have formed a new band called the Belle Sounds, whose eponymous debut came out today. The former describes TBS as indie folk-pop. The duo’s featured on Waterloo Records’ Hear Texas Here listening station. Read More | Comment »

12:45PM Tue. Apr. 30, William Harries Graham

Gypsy Woodsheds

Lately, Grace London and I are making plans to start a nonprofit to get instruments to kids in poor and war torn countries. Thus it was a breath of fresh air to talk to singer Payton Keller and bassist Devin North of locals Gypsy. Read More | Comment »

4:15PM Tue. Apr. 23, William Harries Graham

Meet Finley Sexton

Last fall, Finley Sexton – Will Sexton’s teenage daughter – sat in with Todd Wolfson, Kathy McCarty, and Kacy Crowley at the Monkey’s Nest. Since then, she’s become a regular for the Proper Nang Night at Maria’s Taco Xpress. This past Saturday the audience included her uncle, Charlie Sexton, her grandmother, and lots of cousins to cheer her on. Read More | Comment »

12:27PM Wed. Apr. 17, William Harries Graham

Reckless Kelly’s Home Run

It’s that All-American time of year again – bats, balls, hot dogs – so Reckless Kelly’s Willy Braun and I got together to talk about baseball. Now in its fifth year, the local roots rocker’s annual Celebrity Softball Jam takes to the field this Sunday at the Round Rock Express Dell Diamond. Read More | Comment »

11:07AM Fri. Apr. 12, William Harries Graham

Music Supervisor Thomas Vale

I’ve discovered incredible music while watching TV and films. Read More | Comment »

1:07PM Tue. Apr. 2, William Harries Graham

Frame Job: Carson Brock

Another generation of local musicians continues coming on strong, especially sons of fathers. Carson Brock, offspring of Kyle Brock – Eric Johnson’s bassist – has dwelled near the top of the U-18 category for the Austin Music Awards in recent years. At 19, the younger Brock steps into the major leagues with his new LP, Finding Frames. Read More | Comment »

10:47AM Tue. Mar. 26, William Harries Graham

Youngbloods Reflect on SXSW

I’m the son of a musician who’s played SXSW every year since it began. This year was my first rodeo showcasing as a solo act with my dad Jon Dee Graham at the Hill Country SXSW Friends & Family showcase and with my band the Seaside Swifts at the Palm Door. Read More | Comment »

12:57PM Thu. Mar. 21, William Harries Graham

The U21 Guide to SXSW

South by Southwest showcases are generally closed to the under-21 set, but the first time, this year SXSW has an official showcase that’s all ages: Saturday, March 16, at the Palm Door (401 Sabine). The Youngbloods Showcase is the brainchild of myself and late SXSW Creative Director Brent Grulke, with production by Brad First. Read More | Comment »

4:07PM Mon. Mar. 11, William Harries Graham

The Paceshifters: Dutch Youngbloods Debut at SXSW

The Paceshifters started out as brothers Paul and Seb Dokman, practicing in their attic in the Netherlands. Soon they added drummer Koen Klarenbeek. Paul describes the band as “a high voltage rock trio.” Read More | Comment »

9:28AM Fri. Mar. 8, William Harries Graham

More SXSW Youngbloods: Skating Polly

Showcasing for the first time this year at South by Southwest, charismatic punk girl duo Skating Polly arrives from our northern neighbor Oklahoma, winning fans at all points. I caught up with them as they tour the Midwest with Broncho. Read More | Comment »

10:30AM Tue. Feb. 26, William Harries Graham

Youngbloods Pretty Little Demons at SXSW

This year, South by Southwest notches another first: the Youngbloods Showcase, an all-ages bill featuring U21 acts from around the globe on Saturday, March 16, at the Palm Door, 8pm-2am. Read More | Comment »

4:01PM Mon. Feb. 18, William Harries Graham

Kacy Crowley Stirs Strange Brew

Strange Brew has become a South Austin destination, with a sound system custom designed by sound engineer Jamie Wellworth. Local singer-songwriter Kacy Crowley, who books the Manchaca Road coffee house, calls it “the little club that could.” Read More | Comment »

3:13PM Wed. Feb. 13, William Harries Graham

More Songs About Hardwood Floors

Henry Mowgli is Popular Culture. I caught up with the native Austinite when he passed through town on tour, playing Hotel Vegas. Mowgli’s the son of author Spike Gillespie, who for years wrote about being a mother in this publication. Hanging out with his outgoing mom exposed Mowgli to music at a young age. Read More | Comment »

2:10PM Mon. Feb. 4, William Harries Graham

2013 Jam Fest Winners: Circus

Ladies and gentlemen, may I please introduce to you the winner of this year’s Jam Fest. While they won as Identity Crisis at Antone’s on Jan. 20, Circus had a genuine identity crisis, adding a new lead singer three weeks before they won the annual event and changing their name. Read More | Comment »

12:47PM Mon. Jan. 28, William Harries Graham

Patagonia Rocks

Looking for more all ages shows? Maybe an unusual place to catch some live music downtown before, during, or after a date? How about an all ages happy hour the whole family can enjoy? The monthly Patagonia music series fulfills all those criteria. Read More | Comment »

9:07AM Tue. Jan. 22, William Harries Graham

Dear Mr. Plant …

Dear Mr. Plant, Austin’s School of Rock presents a tribute to your band Led Zeppelin this weekend at Red 7. Shows are Friday, Jan. 18, and Saturday, Jan. 19, 7pm. We’ve been studying your music and rehearsing for several months now. Since Led Zeppelin is the Greatest Rock Band of All Time, we’ve learned so much about the beauty and majesty of music. Read More | Comment »

1:50PM Wed. Jan. 16, William Harries Graham

Meet Curtis McMurtry

Meet Curtis McMurtry, grandson of one of the greatest writers of our time, Larry McMurtry, and son of Americana music legend James McMurtry. Read More | Comment »

3:45PM Mon. Jan. 7, William Harries Graham

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