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A Scene in Snapshot: The 2025-2026 Austin Music Awards Celebrate All
Artists of every genre applauded another year of exceptional music
Caroline Drew
Caroline is the Music and Culture staff writer and reporter, covering, well, music, books, and visual art for the Chronicle. She came to Austin by way of Portland, Oregon, drawn by the music scene and the warm weather.
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Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, Gavin Newsom, Keke Palmer, and More Join SXSW ’26 Events
Music, Film, Innovation, and Comedy lineups add new acts
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Shakey Graves Embraces Constraint, Candor – and a Touch of Corniness
Fondness, Etc., out May 15, reflects on new stages of life and old habits of playing
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Old Spaces Reward Modern Patience
Cherrywood Center and Downtown Austin Space Activation program pioneer space-saving approaches
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Actors on Actors, Musicians on Musicians, First Amendment Fests
Crossover tales in this week’s culture news
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Texas Music Venue Alliance Endorses Greg Abbott for Governor – Without Consulting Music Venues
Mohawk, Carousel Lounge, other local venue owners say org founder Edwin Cabaniss issued statement without their knowledge
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Acclaimed Author Bret Anthony Johnston Flips the Page
Encounters With Unexpected Animals collects surprising Texan tales
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Lukas Nelson, St. Vincent, Booker T. Jones, and More Headed to Luck Reunion 2026
Willie Nelson’s Western festival returns with diverse lineup on Thursday, March 19
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BRUCE, Team Trust, Égaux Sells, and Free Hamze to Play the Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party
Free annual unofficial SXSW day party takes over Hotel Vegas on Friday, March 13
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Jason Narducy on R.E.M.’s Legacy and the Surprise Success of His Impromptu Cover Band
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy & Friends perform Lifes Rich Pageant at Emo’s Feb. 21
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The Pinky Rings Take a Final Bow, De Nada Cantina Expands, Host Publications Awarded
Take a bite of music, food, and literature in this week’s culture notes
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A Trek Through Time and “Towards Détournement”
Multimedia exhibit at the University of Texas Visual Arts Center explores image through political philosophy