Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic to Light Up Q2 Stadium This Year

Historic music gathering marks the soccer stadium’s concert debut

"...Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic, a Texas tradition since 1972, will..."

April 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Goes Virtual

Pay-per-view concert feat. Willie, Kurt Vile, John Doe, Margo Price

"...last 47 years, myriad locales have hosted Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic: Southpark Meadows, Carl’s Corner in the..."

June 26, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Willie Nelson's 50th Anniversary 4th of July Picnic

"...Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic celebrated 50 years, and the event's..."

July 5, 2023 Photo Gallery

6 things to do in Austin for the 4th of July

Events in Austin this 4th of July

"...Still figuring out how to celebrate this 4th of July? We've got a quick list of events..."

June 30, 2014 Events Post by Tamar Price

10 Things to Do in Austin This Fourth of July

Not sure what to do this Independence Day?

"...or family, we've got you covered on all the 4th of July hot spots this year...."

July 1, 2015 Events Post by Shannon Shankman

Hey Babe, It's the Fourth of July!

You know you want to eat snacks and watch fireworks.

"...year to be an American. Whether you’re in favor of the current machinations of the political machine or not,..."

July 3, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Fourth of July Face-Off: Willie Nelson vs. Symphonic Fireworks

A North vs. South showdown for music and fireworks

"...New This Year: All are welcome, but they now offer VIP access including a pre- and post-party, access to..."

July 1, 2022 Arts Feature

Let’s Celebrate the Fourth of July with Food and Fun

Wave that flag, raise a toast, maybe kiss a fellow American

"...Ah, yes – here comes the 2021 celebration of Independence Day in the good old U.S. of A!..."

June 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

God, Guns & Guitars: Willie’s Picnic

Midwest farmer’s daughters, dirt road anthems, and a whiskey river

"...concert. Well, maybe most concerts. Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July picnic isn’t like most concerts. Now in its..."

July 5, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Austin July Events Guide

The fun isn't over yet. Summer is just getting started.

"...Here are some great events happening this July for cooling off, kicking back, and taking full advantage..."

June 28, 2018 Events Post by Cassie Arredondo

Willie’s Picnic Brings the Fireworks, and Beto O’Rourke, to Q2

Old Austin meets new Austin with Fourth of July Concert

"...The 49th anniversary of Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic also marked the..."

July 5, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...Austin music in 2020, other than the eerie lack thereof. Gary Clark Jr.'s January sweep at the Grammys and..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

25 Years Ago, Sublime Arrived in Austin and Cut One of the Decade's Biggest Albums

Local producer Paul Leary put some Austin in the Long Beach surf/punk/dub trio's mix

"...Epitome of tragedy and triumph, Sub­lime's eponymous third album became a..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"...Ryan White begins his new biography of Jimmy Buffett with the transcript of a 2012 hearing..."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks

Auditorium Shores, Sunday, July 4, 2010

"...In America, we celebrate freedom by making a lot of noise … as opposed to say, meditating quietly on..."

July 2, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

The Spirit – and Spirits – of '76

Mr. Smarty Pants knows America's alcohol history

"...This July 4, there's a good chance you will be enjoying..."

July 5, 2013 Food Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...to the West Campus venue after her first year of medical school in Massachusetts to launch the folk-minded pop..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Remedy Review: Willie’s Other Bus

Sampling the Red Headed Stranger’s CBD line

"...It’s a triple-digit afternoon at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and I can’t wait to get..."

July 12, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Music: Summer Snapshot

Concert calendar

"...Solstice Festival Built to Spill, JJ Grey & Mofro, Bright Light Social Hour, Golden Dawn Arkestra. Pan Am..."

May 19, 2017 Music Feature

In a Global Crisis, Luck Presents Writes a New Concert Promotions Standard

With a little luck, Ellee Fletcher Durniak and Matt Bizer thrive at improvising impossible situations

"...12, 2020: A week out from the fifth anniversary of the Luck Reunion, Matt Bizer and Ellee Fletcher Durniak..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Gayly Fourthward!

How do The Ghey celebrate independence in the ATX in the USA?

"...And nothing like a national holiday to remind us of what we have and have not, when it comes..."

July 1, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Our favorite albums, videos, and performances

"...Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic..."

July 3, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...ambassador won’t be gone for long: The 50th anniversary of his storied 4th of July Picnic concert lands at..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The 2020/2021 Austin Music Awards Came Bearing a Pandemic Stimulus

Hop in the Winner Wagon and see who we surprised with this year's unique awards

"...is a no-brainer. No tradition's worth risking the health of people we care about – not even a homegrown..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...starring themselves and their friends, only to spread tales of shattered dreams and woe when the industry declines to..."

July 18, 2003 Column

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Willie's July 4th picnic showers Spicewood with more than just fireworks.

"...this Independence Day, heading to Willie Nelson's 30th anniversary July Fourth picnic in Spicewood, was the right of public..."

July 11, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TCB

Fifteen music lists from 2003, plus a sample Austin Music Poll ballot. Fill yours out now!

"...won an Oscar, someone got booted from Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic for smoking reefer, and 2003 is..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Final Countdown

Thirty-three years of Back Room shows and events can hardly be summed up in one timeline

"...Thirty-three years of Back Room shows and events can hardly be summed..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Beyoncé’s New Album Features a Willie Nelson Collaboration

“Smoke Hour” drops Friday on Cowboy Carter

"...Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit” with a series of song titles, including previously released singles “Texas Hold ‘Em”..."

March 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...Asleep at the Wheel kicked off its 50th year with stadium dates opening for Lone..."

July 24, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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