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Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the week
"...Wednesday 29, Monks Jazz Club..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Review: Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few, Jackpot!
Austin staple forges a connection between classic country and the Great American Songbook
"...group’s second album after a long-running residency at Parker Jazz Club (to which the album is dedicated), Jackpot!’s high-energy..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Back to Black
Amy Winehouse biopic gives you all the details you’ll recognize from the singer’s tragically short life – but not much beyond that
"...It was always easy to recognize Amy Winehouse, the jazz revivalist whose sultry, sardonic, soulful songs made her an..."

May 17, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Crucial Concerts for the Week
Jackie Venson, Grace Sorensen, Monte Warden, and many more
"...Thursday 16, Parker Jazz Club..."

May 17, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas Performing Arts Crosses Media for 2024-25 Season
Works by David Byrne, Conspirare, Twyla Tharp, and more
"...generally famous artists working today, including household names like jazz legend Branford Marsalis, a cappella choral wonders Sweet Honey..."

May 14, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts
Some recommended sounds for your week
"...Sousa marches, Texas flavors from Frank Ticheli, and the jazzy sounds of Gershwin. ASB’s thought of a backup plan..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Week in Recommended Live Music
Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see
"...Wednesday 8, Parker Jazz Club..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and More Austin Blues Festival Reviews
Standouts from the Antone’s organizers’ Waterloo Park return
"...Williams and his family band set a New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest tone that lasted the next nine..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts
Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues
"...Saturday 27, Parker Jazz Club [sold out]..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Elders: Meet Doris “Sue” Bilich, Creative and Comedy Queen
Nearly seven decades of Austin memories
"...since first moving here. Sue, who once sang in jazz clubs, now enjoys singing in her choir at Congregation..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

Cody Johnson to Martina McBride, Two Step Inn Wrangles Country Music’s Range
Georgetown fest evades storms in its second year
"...Ferrell’s set interestingly divided between her old-time, hot-jazz-inflected roots (“Silver Dollar”; “Jeremiah”) and more recent, country-tuned songs..."

April 22, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts
From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music
"...Friday 19, Monks Jazz Club..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events
It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week
"...let’s jam. In 2001, Shinichir Watanabe brought back his free-jazz anime riff to cinemas with Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ on..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts
Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover
"...in the no-stone-unturned names: Try Armadillo Swing Band, ACC Jazz Ensemble I, Girl Scout Harp Ensemble, Austin Banjo Club,..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Blues Festival Announces Set Times for Jimmie Vaughan, Brittany Howard, Robert Glasper
And warns of a ticket price increase this Friday
"...closing sets by Queen of Bounce Big Freedia, Houston-born jazz pianist Robert Glasper, and Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard,..."

April 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Gary Clark Jr. Boldly Plays New LP in Full at Austin City Limits
Taping finds hometown hero at a meditative musical crossroads
"...Nineties R&B, classic funk and soul, plus accents of jazz and African rhythms...."

March 28, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts
Live sounds for the week ahead
"...insider’s range of African-American music, food, and culture.” Houston jazz saxophonist Kyle Turner, Don Diego, Toni Redd, DJ Casanova,..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events
Find an art that fits your tastes
"...insider’s range of African-American music, food, and culture.” Houston jazz saxophonist Kyle Turner, Don Diego, Toni Redd, DJ Casanova,..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts
A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure
"...of Cy Twombly, Melford and her all-stars envision free jazz as a composer’s medium, bringing visual art to life..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events
Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week
"...aware you’re still out there. While Stefani may be jazzing up her image lately – like, she’s literally rebranding..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lineups Revealed for Rancho Alegre, CMT Awards, Float Fest
Festivals log notable location changes, too
"...top a bill that also includes Julian Olivarez y Jazz Tuvo, Eddie “Lalo” Torres, Linda Escobar, Ruben Rivera y..."

March 19, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion
Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country
"...a powerful voice and polished melodies, while Ogi delivered jazz-flecked R&B off debut Monologues with remarkable poise and charisma...."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW
Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments
"...settings below, including some annual fest go-to’s like the Jazz Re:Freshed Outernational and SXSBeaks bonanzas. Stay tuned for our..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW
Standout sets to kick off the big music week
"...no matter what's happening around him. – Derek Udensi Jazzbois Import Fiery Riffs From Budapest..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Review: Amigo the Devil, Yours Until the War Is Over
Danny Kiranos casts a wide musical net on third LP
"...Time” bops along like a recently discovered piece of jazz hokum. The plainspoken sadness of “Garden of Leaving” floats..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Michael Toland

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week
Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial
"...musical lineage stretches further from school choir to her jazz pianist great-grandad.   – Rachel Rascoe..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the coming week
"...heavy new collaboration between Reaganometry & Multi-Tracker that bridges sample-jazz and instrumental grooves.   – Kevin Curtin No Sleep..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died
The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others
"...Stevie. ... They studied the beginnings of blues and jazz and that sort of thing...."

March 2, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts
Plan your week in music
"...their sound, lacing classic Fifties-style country with touches of jazz and Bakersfield honky-tonk. Big Cedar Fever’s Georgia Parker sets..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Scenes From the Winners Lounge at the 2024 Austin Music Awards
"...Best Jazz winner Sarah Sharp..."

Feb. 27, 2024 Photo Gallery

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