ACL Prime Time

Blurbs to ACL Music Fest by.

"...Probably because Austin's been spoiled by South by Southwest, that's why. And..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature

Mass Shootings and Musical History

Tower and A Song for You explore different sides of Austin

"...where "everybody that I spoke to about living in Austin asked about either the shooting or Austin City Limits."..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Spoon Headlines Free SXSW Concert

Beloved ATX showcasers break in Auditorium Shores

"...local luminaries Spoon headline the first of the free festival concerts at Auditorium Shores...."

March 3, 2015 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...becoming only the second local rapper to play the Austin City Limits Music Festival – 2008 – Bavu Blakes..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Bluegrass Up in Her Head

On another Old Settler's weekend, festival perennial Sarah Jarosz is out of braces and into big-time bluegrass

"...The 22nd Old Settler's Music Festival rolls into Central Texas this weekend with its strongest..."

April 17, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Coachella

Where else can you see Iggy Pop & the Stooges back to back with Morrissey, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Belle & Sebastian, Bright Eyes, and Nine Inch Nails? Nowhere but in this rambling, celebratory documentary, which covers performances from all six years of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival and manages to catch the laid-back, slow-fi charm of the actual event.

"...haven't yet attended the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival, you ought to think about attending this year. Every..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TCB

Austin mayoral candidates give new meaning to "Rock the Vote"

"...the late, great songwriting legend Townes Van Zandt. Accompanying Austin City Limits creator Bill Arhos to visit Arhos' mother..."

May 2, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Opinion: The Zilker Vision Plan Is Deeply Flawed and Should Be Scrapped

The newly released draft plan is a recipe for how to ruin a park

"...asked yourself, "Should I be worried that a music festival in Zilker Park which charges $5,500 for Platinum Access..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Column by David Weinberg

Asleep at the Wheel and ACL Celebrate a Half Century of History

New KLRU retrospective wrangles two Austin icons

"...local knowledge that Willie Nelson taped the pilot for Austin City Limits, less recognized is that the actual first..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Remembering Chet Himes, Johnny Limón, and Riley Osbourn

Three Austin music scene stalwarts passed in late August

"...Antonio. The scene also says goodbye to three dedicated Austin music contributors. Nonstop Recording Engineer Chet Himes..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Reeling in the Hill Country

Escape from the city with the Hill Country Film Festival

"...for a weekend getaway, and the Hill Country Film Festival in Fredericksburg is shaping up to be a promising..."

April 29, 2016 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Moving From Halloweekend on Red River to Palmer in September, Levitation Announces 2025 Lineup

TV on the Radio and Pavement headline refreshed fest

"...Cultural District, usually on Halloweekend, the beloved alternative music festival is taking a more centralized approach at Palmer Events..."

May 29, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Keepin' Up With the Jones Family

The Jones Family Singers hear the spirit speak in Austin

"...Hurricane Rita is threatening to postpone the fourth annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. At the last minute, the..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Harmonic Convergence

Threadgill's perfectly weds Austin's music and food cultures

"...For many of the people visiting Austin this weekend, our city's reputation as a music mecca..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dancing About Architecture

As the Live Music Capital dries up, along comes the Austin City Limits festival to quench parched musical thirst.

"...making" is what promoter Charlie Jones called the upcoming Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park during last..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

ACL Fest 2024 Preview

10 ACL Festival artists you’ll want to catch while the sun is still out

"...Roan: As the years go by and our growing city sheds its underdog status, Austin City Limits Fest seems..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

What Now for SXSW?

A year after tragedy, the city and the Festival look to a sustainable future

"...who at the time was an eight-year veteran of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, was stationed with his partner..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Chronolog Radio: April 25

What’s the frequency, Kevin?

"...Black Eyed Vermillion’s trip to the Moonrunners Music Festival in Chicago means Kevin Curtin, who lends mandolin to..."

April 25, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

We Have an Issue: The Game’s Afoot

Austin FC advances in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and our endorsements signal the approach of the midterms

"...last week's issue, "Verde Report" columnist Eric Goodman called Austin FC's debut in the MLS Cup Playoffs as "a..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...Austin music proved a global bellwether at the onset of..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Five months ago, Austinites heard the surprising announcement that Formula One motor racing..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TCB

SXSW looms on the horizon, and "TCB" is already neck-deep in it.

"...SXSW 03 is scheduled for March 12-16, this year's festival presently rolling downhill faster than an armadillo fleeing a..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...that seven days of intense public debate over the city's proposed new noise ordinance would end in five minutes..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Long Center’s Drop-In Music Series Is Back

22-artist lineup runs from R&B to honky-tonk

"...with ACL Radio to host first-come first-serve concerts featuring Austin-based musicians...."

May 8, 2024 Music Post by Madeline Duncan

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Eat Your Heart Out: A Three-Day Meal Plan for ACL Eats 2022

Paramore, Lil Nas X, and SZA aren't the only acts to watch for

"...Another year, another Austin City Limits Music Festival in the Texas capital. While..."

Oct. 6, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Mug Life

Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close

"...It's difficult to overstate how hungry the Austin beer economy is at the moment. With nearly 50..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

I Am the Resurrection

Ignore Jim Morrison - do not cancel your subscription to the resurrection, because Roky Erickson is Lazarus unbound.

"...Erickson stepped onstage in Zilker Park last September at Austin's other great festival, Austin City Limits, with a big,..."

March 10, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Food-o-File

Wrapping up the 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Festival Wrap-Up In reflecting on the 20th annual Saveur Texas..."

April 22, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...is clearing up and it's time for the great Austin pastime: live music. From conjunto to country to hip-hop,..."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

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