Navigating the Unknown: Chris Brecht Talks ATX6 Documentary

Lift Me Up premieres Friday on KLRU

"...to multiple continents to play concerts and festivals. Founder Chris Brecht, a songwriter immensely fascinated with the human condition,..."

June 16, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc Recommends: A 'Hole' Bunch of Thanks With Chris Brecht & Dead Flowers

Hole in the Wall, Thursday, November 24, 2011

"...insane), and of course, the pièce de résistance, outlawing Christmas – or at the very least replacing it with..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Project ATX6

The city’s unofficial music ambassador program turns 4 thanks to the sweat equity of founder Chris Brecht

"...and arrests the room with her haunting, atmospheric folk, Chris Brecht calmly assures the organizer that they're on time...."

Nov. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

One-Man Bandstands

Shakey Graves and Chief White Lightning get lensed

"...Sitting with local mainstay Chris Brecht at North Loop’s popular Workhorse Bar last Wednesday,..."

May 20, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Tell Me in Toronto Premiere

Documenting the ATX6 at NXNE and beyond

"...the 30-minute pilot for a short film series by Chris Brecht...."

Aug. 12, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Meet the New ATX6

Austin music export project unveils 2016 performers

"...chosen ones: Jai Malano, Elijah Ford, Tate Mayeux, Beth Chrisman, Andy Bianculli, and Grace Park...."

June 20, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Austin Week in Angers, France

Kevin Curtin runs into more than a handful of musical Austinites on the other side of the globe

"...Reverberation Appreciation Society co-produces the fest with French booker Christophe "Doudou" Davy, also made a strong impression with a..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Chris Brecht & Dead Flowers

"...Chris Brecht & Dead FlowersDead Flower Motel..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Music Review by Doug Freeman

ATX6 Announces 2015 Artists

A second musical six-pack reps our scene at international fests

"...go, because they’ll be performing solo,” said ATX6 organizer Chris Brecht. “I like a good mix of diversity, both..."

April 21, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Operation: North by Northeast

Fundraisers to send six Austin musicians to NXNE

"...Local songwriter and Austin Independent Radio creator Chris Brecht got the idea to connect the local scene..."

May 21, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Mayor’s Omnibus Resolution: Actualization Is Hard

Moving into Phase II

"..."We want to partner with the city," says Chris Brecht, who founded ATX6 three years ago. "We want..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Chris Brecht

"...Chris BrechtThe Great Ride (Dead Leaf)..."

May 30, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...It's a scrappy operation run almost entirely by Chris Brecht, who dutifully chronicles each year's tour in a..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Always There to Help: Mark Jensen, 1968-2021

ABGB co-founder was committed to community and generous to musicians

"...music exporter Project ATX6 – which, according to founder Chris Brecht, would not exist without Jensen's guidance...."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Love Wheel Records Rolls In

Austin music mainstay Mike Nicolai retails vinyl and Indoor Creature parties at the Ballroom

"...years of curation and education. Assembly includes local singer-songwriters Christelle Bofale, Jay Wile, and Midnight Navy, alongside go-to spinners..."

June 18, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Chris Brecht's main gig leading the Project ATX6 artists to..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A New ATX6 Ventures to Vietnam

Music scene ambassadors prepare for far-flung adventures

"...moment and say, ‘Wow, that was the beginning,’” noted Chris Brecht, Project ATX6’s founder and ringleader, who’s been combining..."

July 9, 2018 Music Post

Playback: Fun Fun Fun Fest: Hell Bent for Leather

Some heads are gonna roll at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

"...country songwriter Carson McHone. Devised by Austin Independent Radio's Chris Brecht and financed by local venue and media sponsors,..."

May 23, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The French Connection

Golden moments at Austin Week in Angers, France

"...the ATX6, the group of Austin songwriters, assembled by Chris Brecht, that travels to various international music festivals throughout..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: If the Gloves Fit

Gloves INTL ices funk, Allegro Media Group ices local label, and the ATX6 plan to ice international festivals

"...Each year, Austin Independent Radio founder Chris Brecht selects six up-and-coming artists to represent the Texas..."

June 24, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Sound on Sound Fest Is Set, but What About Fun Fun Fun?

SOS Fest dropped its lineup this week, but what of predecessor FFF?

"...operator Jonathan Slade and This Will Destroy You guitarist Chris King. Jesse performs in-store at End of an Ear..."

June 23, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Green Corn Project Grow Local/Eat Global

This once-a-year event provides nearly all of the funding the Green Corn Project needs to help install sustainable organic gardens

"...live acoustic music by the Lonesome Heroes, Melancholy Ramblers, Chris Meyer, and Chris Brecht will be showcased on the..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

ATX6 Makes It to Asia and Back All in One Piece

Local music ambassadors “made it in and out just in time”

"...even played outside of Austin. One-man ATX 6 runner Chris Brecht documented much of it with a camera in..."

March 11, 2020 Music Post by Leslie Sisson

The French Connection: ATX6

"Playback" follows Austin musical emissaries to Angers

"...to the mic, a six-pack of singer-songwriters handpicked by Chris Brecht of Austin Independent Radio. You remember, the 2016..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Record Store Crawl

The day after Record Store Day breaks the bank

"...as international ambassadors of Austin music. With program founder Chris Brecht in the captain's chair, they'll represent ATX at..."

April 24, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Real Country

In and out of Austin with honky-tonk road crew Mike & the Moonpies

"...they're gone," the documentary's producer, their friend, the songwriter Chris Brecht says a few nights before the show. "What..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Cook Globally, Grow Locally

Green Corn Project's 10th annual fall festival returns

"...enticing silent-auction items and enjoy live music provided by Chris Brecht, the Lonesome Heroes, the Melancholy Ramblers, and Tina..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

May 22-29

"...patio to the tunes of the Lonesome Heroes and Chris Brecht. Monday, May 26, 5-8pm...."

May 23, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Don't Look Back

Why the crush at the Hole in the Wall on Wednesdays?

"...to the folk scene in the early Sixties," offers Chris Brecht, another member of the showcases' original bill. "If..."

April 4, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...sets that qualifies them as saviours. (Stubb's, 8pm) -- Christopher Hess..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

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