Posted inIn The Pocket
Robert Earl Keen Presents Christmas for Jokers
The Greatest Christmas on Earth comes to ACL Live Dec. 19 and 20
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.
Posted inIn The Pocket
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Takes the Benefit Stage
ATX Artists for Social Impact and Sofar Sounds present the jazz classic Dec. 19
Posted inMusic
Texan Troubadour Joe Ely Dies at 78
Legendary singer-songwriter remembered for progressive country impact
Posted inRecord Reviews
It’s A Very Carper Christmas Indeed
Melissa Carper’s holiday originals are hearty future classics
Posted inMusic
Flight by Nothing, Good Looks, Theo Lawrence, and More to Play Free Week 2026
Weekend mini fest returns Jan. 9-10
Posted inIn The Pocket
Almost Heaven Manifests World Domination With Raw Cranium
Emerging electronic duo performs new releases at Howdyversary Dec. 6
Posted inIn The Pocket
Jackie Venson’s Found Sound Rehearsal Space Takes Music Seriously
Blues songwriter opens rooms inspired by her home studio
Posted inCrosstalk
Beloved Institutions Expand, Restaurants Honored, and NYE Shows Announced
Many cheers in this week’s culture news
Posted inMusic
Parliament-Funkadelic to Headline 2026 Austin Blues Festival
Moody Amphitheater welcomes annual festival April 25-26
Posted inLive Shots
David Byrne Colors in Human Quandaries on Who Is the Sky? Tour
Multihyphenated songwriter delighted at Bass Concert Hall on Nov. 25
Posted inRoundup
Shop Holiday Wares at These Festive Fairs
Markets and bazaars to spread locally made cheer near & far