ACL Live Shot: Pacha Massive, Blind Boys of Alabama, JD McPherson, and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

An afternoon in the Gospel Tent no one could follow

"...proved heaven’s gift. A stirring, almost definitive version of “Amazing Grace” was filled with just that, the trembling howl..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Blind Boys of Alabama

"...After nearly 75 years the Blind Boys still exude amazing grace. (4:30pm, Zilker Tent stage)..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

The Gospel Truth

Zilker Tent stage

"...the group, health permitting – but they exude more amazing grace with each passing year. The legendary group also..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Youngbloods Fest: Music for San Perlita ISD

Benefit show to stack south Texas school district with new instruments

"...Youngbloods Music Festival pops off next Saturday, June 29. Grace London, the youngest act booked for this year's Austin..."

June 19, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

A Game Bigger Than Itself

A look back at 3 Longhorn games that were about more than football

"...now legendary show of support and unity: after playing Amazing Grace, the Texas flag corps lowered two University of..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Sports Post by Kenny Pailes

Ruthie Foster

"...owns Patty Griffin's "When It Don't Come Easy" with amazing grace. The DVD offers vivid testimony to her electric..."

July 1, 2011 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Gay Place

Public servitude is not your private networking playground

"...up to do in this department.) Terence Blanchard tootin' "Amazing Grace," Irma Thomas soul-stirring the National Anthem, and Rebirth..."

May 7, 2010 Column by Kate X Messer

D-Madness

"...his bass guitar for a decathlon of "Salvation Funk." "Amazing Grace," absolutely...."

July 24, 2009 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

When the Sun Rises

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, a group of teenage filmmakers galvanize the tales of their island

"...The mason whose bagpipe rendition of "Amazing Grace" kept hope alive...."

June 5, 2009 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Evolving Dialogue

Can Sharon Sparlin's play get science and religion to stop yelling and start talking?

"...includes scientific fact, puppetry, Darwin's finches, and the hymn "Amazing Grace" in a story of children on a playground..."

May 8, 2009 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Off the Record

Roscoe Beck helps bring the Tower of Song to Austin, and wine-tasting with Maynard James Keenan

"...Prize, Best Documentary or Public Affairs) for its special "Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson," which commemorated the..."

April 3, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Spiritualized

"...and began strumming the first couple of bars of "Amazing Grace," there was a warm, fuzzy feeling this wasn't..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

The Texas 22

On this first convention day, Steve joins the history-making number of GLBT delegates and proudly counts himself amongst the TX22.

"...for nearly 400 people. The opening remarks provided an amazing history between the DNC and the caucus. The GLBT..."

Aug. 26, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Steve Rivas

The Chronicle's Second ASL Win

Scoring three to Emo's two during the ninth, the Chronicle wins, 19-18

"...sure enough he did, then rounded the bases with amazing grace and speed, scoring a home run. Three more..."

Aug. 7, 2008 Sports Post by Kristine Tofte

Sister Bobbie

'Sister Bobbie' puts the 'Family' in Willie Nelson and Family

"...first began playing music together, singing "I'll Fly Away," "Amazing Grace," and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" for the..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Celtic Christmas at the Cathedral

This showcase of a variety of Christmas traditions in Celtic history made for a most festive night

"...Thistle Pipes and Drums. After the last notes of "Amazing Grace" hung in the crisp air, Chris Buckley took..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

After a Fashion

How many times did Stephen wear that suit? Come along to the premiere of the Domain and this year's Texas Film Hall of Fame.

"...annual reunion) and gathered 'round while Betty Buckley sang "Amazing Grace," sipping wine and basking in the slow glow..."

March 16, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Doctor Death

Checking in with Hospital Productions

"...Now in Darkness World Stops Turning, Aluminum Noise, and Amazing Grace. With his rather prolific solo work, however, Crumer..."

Feb. 8, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Just Another Manic Monday

The Alamo Drafthouse's music / film synergy: Music Mondays and more

"...investigative doc Jandek on Corwood; a sold-out screening of Amazing Grace, a Jeff Buckley retrospective; and a terrific BBC..."

July 7, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Mondays Redux

"...Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley..."

July 7, 2006 Music Feature

Rollergirls

Bonus Tracks

"...Hair"), and buzz kills (Kacy Crowley's "Badass," Ani DiFranco's "Amazing Grace"), but what it comes down to is substance...."

May 12, 2006 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

LZ Love

LZ brings the Love, soulfully

"..."She got up and sang 'Amazing Grace,'" he recalls, shaking his head. "I told her,..."

March 3, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Glen Campbell & the Austin Symphony

Live shot

"...he's a Campbell, solidly Scot, ending the show with "Amazing Grace" and playing bagpipes in the Campbell tartan. Corny?..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Review by Margaret Moser

George Jones

Gift guide

"...hillbilly "Why Baby Why" to a rousing version of "Amazing Grace" from last year's The Gospel Collection and all..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...beacon. L.A.'s Radar Brothers kick things off with their gracefully textured songs of melancholy. Their much-anticipated fourth full-length comes..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

TCB

"...is noteworthy for visits from the lady who took "Amazing Grace" from the church to the charts, Judy Collins,..."

May 16, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...John Newton wrote the lyrics to "Amazing Grace" in 1748 after he steered his ship through..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Gael Force

Austin's Celtic tributaries feed into Austin Celtic Festival -- and the larger whole.

"...from "Auld Lang Syne" for New Year's Eve and "Amazing Grace" for funerals to "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

'ACL' Live Shots

"...style, they pulled off a dark, smoky version of "Amazing Grace" set to the chord changes of "House of..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...And I swear, if I hear "Amazing Grace" played on bagpipes one more time, I'm going..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

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