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Artistry Bleeds Immortal for Blood Sucking Maniacs
Terry and Jo Harvey Allen lead a multigenerational family band through an irreverent 22-track odyssey
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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Texas Mushroom Conference Explores Fungal Lessons
Fungi researchers, growers, artists, and more gather in Austin for fruitful discourse
Posted inMusic
Empire Control Room Owner Locked Out of Part of Venue by Landlord for “Nonpayment of Rent”
Shows resume this week in the adjoining Garage, Stephen Sternschein says
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“Contemporary Art Under Fascism” Collects Resistance at UT
Student and faculty exhibit showcases politically oriented works April 17-18
Posted inIn The Pocket
Moontower Celebrates Austin Comedy’s Many Brains
Multi-venue festival brings the laughter April 7-18
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Red River Cultural District Affirms $2.3 Billion Five-Year Economic Impact in New Review
Plus, young Austin pianist receives Texas grant and Hoover’s Cooking bids farewell
Posted inBook Reviews
Complicating The Myth of Red Texas
David Griscom’s debut nonfiction work retraces the bootprints of Texas liberalism
Posted inMusic
Hole in the Wall Changes Hands
Courtney Goforth and Mike Lavigne plan more of the same for historic music venue
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The Canary Introduces Jet Cemetery’s Electronic Dystopia
Pulsing beats temper Lars Wolfshield and TaSzlin Trébuchet’s tales of unrest
Posted inIn The Pocket
2026 Live Music Fund Awards $7.1 Million to 399 Grantees
Advocates, artists want more education and accessibility
Posted inCrosstalk
Awards and Accolades, Plus Parisian Cafes – and SXSW Complaints
Grants open, a cafe on the horizon, and rappers recognized in a true hodgepodge of cultural notes
Posted inMusic
Ratboys Welcome Scene Elder Status
Chicago indie rockers’ confidence is on full display performing Singin’ to an Empty Chair