New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

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"...and overly synchronized singing. Led by Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, Austin's Black Pumas joins in on the jolly..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas) and Celeste Quesada with Ana Empanada..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

Austin's Black Pumas Land a Best New Artist Grammy Nomination

They’re peers with Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X & Lizzo in marquee category

"...combo, headed up by singer Eric Burton and producer/guitarist Adrian Quesada, are up against some household names, with Billie..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Black Pumas Cap Banner Week with ACL Taping

Lightning in a bottle

"...single “Colors” served as an early highlight, with co-founder/producer Adrian Quesada stealing an ovation with his guitar solo. The..."

Aug. 29, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Black Pumas Album Review

Black Pumas (ATO)

"...cinematic soul project from singer Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada, Austin's Black Pumas spin the lost soundtrack to..."

June 21, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...That project developed in collaboration with local cottage industry Adrian Quesada. Known for work with Grupo Fantasma, Ocote Soul..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

12 Breakthrough Austin Bands at SXSW Music

Afro-Colombian funk crew connects disparate dots of diasporic music across the Americas

"...in a mash-up reminiscent of Chico Mann and the Adrian Quesada-led Ocote Soul Sounds. Ospina plays the gaita, a..."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Playback: The Austin Music Industry Awards Come of Age

Kevin Curtin reverses his “awards are bullshit” stance

"...effusively lauding AMA director and all-around renaissance lady Celeste Quesada, then stated, "Behind every great woman, there's a great..."

March 2, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Echocentrics

"...Guitarist and producer Adrian Quesada remains best known for his stints in Austin's..."

June 24, 2016 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

The Sword

"...the Sword needed sharpening. Turning to local music gadfly Adrian Quesada as producer, the Austin quartet proves itself broader..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Music Review by Michael Toland

Natalia Clavier

"...at home blending into the swirling compositions of producer Adrian Quesada rather not overpowering them. On "Cantata," a headphone..."

March 14, 2014 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

Playback: Teatro Negro

Reunions, fundraisers, performance videos – trying to rein in local music as 2012 draws to a close

"...trio will front a band that includes Grupo Fantasma's Adrian Quesada, composer extraordinaire Graham Reynolds, and ever-animated singer, guitarist,..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston

"...Down"), and the Unknown Mortal Orchestra ("Satanic Planet"). Producer Adrian Quesada of Grupo Fantasma and Brownout assembled what sounds..."

June 22, 2012 Music Review by Austin Powell

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...Adrian Quesada might be the only known link between Daniel..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Off the Record

All the fun fun fun that fits

"...• Having finished tracking Brownout's third album, guitarist Adrian Quesada has launched a Kickstarter campaign with Martin Perna..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Graham Reynolds

"...remixed by DJ Spooky, the Octopus Project, Grupo Fantasma's Adrian Quesada, and Golden Hornet Project composing partners Peter Stopschinski..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Voodoo Lounge

That ol' black magic, West African style

"...those sounds back into their music," offers Grupo architect Adrian Quesada. "One other thing that stood out to me..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Stephen Bruton's final cut, a parting gift from At All Cost, and other holiday stocking stuffers

"...• Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada's latest Latin transfusion, Coconut Rock, has been upgraded,..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

"...Ocote Soul Sounds, the side project of Grupo Fantasma's Adrian Quesada and Antibalas' Martín Perna, warmed up for its..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Column

Two More on the One

"...is just getting back its roots, according to guitarist Adrian Quesada...."

July 27, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Brownout!

Live shots

"...a Soul Power sideshow called Brownout!. Led by guitarist Adrian Quesada, whose implicit washboard style matches the snare play..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Music Review by Robert Gabriel

Cumbia Sobre El Rio

Monterrey's Celso Piña and his 21st Century cumbia

"...Adrian Quesada, guitarist for Austin's Grupo Fantasma, said he first..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Music we’re playing

"...with A-list local musicians and producers including Jonas Wilson, Adrian Quesada, Kyle Ellison, Ricky Ray Jackson, and Charlie Sexton..."

June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Booksmart's Kaitlyn Dever for Texas Film Awards

Parker Posey to MC, Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas performing

"...Grupo Fantasma and Brownout co-founder, multi-talented multi-instrumentalist, and producer Adrian Quesada as musical director. Currently enjoying Grammy-nominated success with..."

Feb. 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...Runners-Up: Adrian Quesada, Spencer Gibb, Guy Forsyth, Patricia Vonne, Mobley Album..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

Texas Film Awards Add to Lineup

Presenters, emcee, musical guests, and another honoree added

"...Entertaining at the awards show is Grammy award winner Adrian Quesada (of bands Spanish Gold and Brownout) and his..."

March 2, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Playback: I'm in Love! What's That Song?

Weekend one ACL Fest wrap

"...just after noon with Spanish Gold, featuring local aces Adrian Quesada and John Branch, and ending with indie rock..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Shot: Spanish Gold

Eminem stalkers strike it rich by accident

"...Dante Schwebel (Hacienda), Patrick Hallahan (My Morning Jacket), Austin’s Adrian Quesada (formerly Grupo Fantasma; presently Brownout and too many..."

Oct. 5, 2014 Music Post by Michael Toland

Shakey Graves' Coming Out Party

Local songwriter learned to play live at Pickathon

"...and no less than three projects from local wizard Adrian Quesada (Spanish Gold, Brownout, Brown Sabbath) and Possessed by..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Music Post by Austin Powell

Playback: Blood in the Water

Headliners avalanche SXSW a week out from the music fest

"...by Spoon and Divine Fits' Britt Daniel, Alejandro Escovedo, Adrian Quesada (with Grupo Fantasma horns), Robyn Hitchcock, and Susan..."

March 8, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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