Old Soul

Bill Maddox died violently under bizarre circumstances – and left a legacy of music, love, and friendship

"...Kelton and Maddox then brought on another friend, Keith..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Spotlight: Ike Turner

Ike Turner is about to be 70 and still a mack.

"...Take the Fifties for example, a good decade for..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Born on Highway 61

Famed superharpist James Cotton settles into Austin.

"...Cotton's songwriting also developed with tunes like "Feelin' Good"..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Rocket 808

"..."Rocket 88" is Ike Turner's contribution to the birth..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Review by Tim Stegall

HOF Hopefuls

"...Dear Editors, I was fascinated with the so-called “complete..."

March 13, 2017 Postmarks

Summer Reading: Sam Phillips

Digging into the landmark bio of rock & roll’s colonel

"...“Mystery Train.” “Blue Suede Shoes.” “Baby Let’s Play House.”..."

June 17, 2016 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Day Trips: Sun Studio, Memphis, Tenn.

Birthplace of rock & roll still all right, mama

"...It is nothing short of a miracle that the..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

When the Clock Strikes 12

Bill Haley died for rock & roll – in Harlingen

"...For starters, they were a pro outfit. The Michigan-born..."

May 16, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

Sifting through the Austin sound ordinance, paying final respects to Pinetop Perkins, and catching up with Explosions in the Sky

"...Pinetop Perkins played gospel hymns at the funeral of..."

April 1, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Happy New Year, 1954

Pulling up the roots of rock

"...It’s long been argued which was the first rock..."

Jan. 7, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Country Mile

Country Mile

"...No denying the twang of Twanguero's sophomore LP, Big..."

May 16, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Ate Days a Week

How much more food and music can you ask for in this town around this time and after?

"...Gino's is a dark, cozy neighborhood nest at the..."

March 18, 2005 Food Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Mars Music store goes the way of Halley's Comet.

"...Not in town but not as far as Houston..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm Here and Now (IKON)

"...Ike Turner & the Kings of RhythmHere and Now..."

June 8, 2001 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

The Holmes Brothers, Antone's, Wednesday, March 15, Bobby Rush, Antone's, Thursday, March 16, Ike Turner Revue, Antone's, Friday March 17

Live Shots: South by Southwest 2001

"...The Holmes BrothersAntone's, Wednesday, March 15Bobby RushAntone's, Thursday, March..."

March 23, 2001 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

Box Sets/Reissues

The Disco Box

"...In an effort to get more mileage out of..."

April 9, 1999 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...There's a simple way to gauge the success of..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Music Feature

Cracks in the Ceiling

An extended Q&A with Ann Richards biographer Jan Reid

Oct. 25, 2012 Arts Post by Michael King

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: My Top 100 Austin Records of 2018

Kevin Curtin picks his favorite local sounds of the year

Dec. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Hotrod Two Times

Hotrod Honeys repeat their title run in TXRG championship

Aug. 7, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who Killed Stacey Stites?

A re-examination of a Bastrop murder case leaves many unanswered questions.

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reissues

Los Zafiros

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Tribute Records

Tammy Wynette Remembered

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Review

Road Shows

July 25, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

July 18, 1997 Music Feature

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