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"...His effortless rapport made him a beloved figure in Austin's jazz scene and a valued session drummer...."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Faster Than Sound: Austin Bands for Bernie

Bands turn out for Bernie Sanders, plus a dive into the SXSW rumor mill and an expanded lineup for the Austin Music Awards

"...on Sunday evening, Sen. Bernie Sanders first thanked the musicians...."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Advocates Say Convention Center Expansion Key to Unlocking City Funds

Can the commercial music industry finally get a cut of the HOT action? Also: City protects venue employees from receiving sound citations and Austin rapper Hella Sketchy dies of overdose.

"...became the hotly debated civic issue it is today, music advocate Rebecca Reynolds had her eye on a specific..."

July 5, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Hot Luck Fest Reveals 2019 Chef Lineup & First Wave of Music Acts

Buy that Whole Enchilada pass before they sell out

"...hangout good time celebration of celebration of fire, food, music, and camaraderie back to the streets of Austin during..."

March 4, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Playback: John Doe Moves to Austin

X's John Doe moves to Austin, Adam Nurre celebrates his late bandmates, and The Shopkeeper takes Congress House Studio to the movies

"..."I'm moving to Austin for an adventure," Doe tells "Playback," stopping short of..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Singer Toni Price, a Mainstay on Austin Stages, Has Died

Austin Music Hall of Famer passes away following a brain aneurysm

"...Toni Price, the country-blues vocalist who issued some of Austin’s best-selling albums and hosted one of its most revered..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Memorial Scheduled Today for Sarah Mac

Longtime Hole in the Wall & Dozen Street bartender died Saturday

"...Mac, a brash and loving bartender staple of the Austin music community via her long tenure behind the rail..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Margaret Perry: A Life of Music

Classical community honors the late educator in concert Friday

"...April 5, Margaret Perry left explicit instructions for her memorial service: No photos, no speeches, just music. Considering how..."

May 23, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Live Music This Weekend, Aug. 11-13

Elvis tribute to Japanoise, take your pick

"...FRIDAY Blue Öyster Cult..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Music Post by Victoria Mycue

Mo' Music Interview: Jace Clayton

An interview with the creator of the Julius Eastman Memorial Dinner

"...but quickly fell in love with his experimental, minimal music and confrontational, fiercely queer personality. Admiration turned into inspiration..."

March 7, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Margaret Moser Memorial Playlist

Music to open back doors by

"...Moser, who told me years ago that her favorite music was: roots rock, Sixties rock, and Celtic music. She..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Mo' Music SXSW Picks: Part 1

Just the tip of the action

"...get filled in on the free and not-so-free official music happenings...."

March 7, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra

Godspeed You! Black Emperor spinoff loads into Mohawk tonight

"...Emperor and 19-year-old side project Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, Montreal rock poet Efrim Menuck explains how Godspeed’s..."

April 22, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Film Critics Association Calls Killers of the Flower Moon Top Film of 2023

But Oppenheimer dominates in multiple categories

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has announced its awards for best..."

Jan. 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has released its list of award..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Austin Filming Locations to Make You Feel Like a Star

Get your cameras out for the most memorable Austin movie moments

"...Austin's the music capital of the world, right? Well, it's..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...come, Friday wrapped a number of South by Southwest Music spectacles...."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Austin Choirs Seek Community Through Virtual Worship

Music remains an integral part of most religions, so what happens when the choir can't meet?

"...altered reality for the oldest Protestant worship space in Austin...."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Nataleah Small

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Keynote 1: Tony Visconti

Bowie producer leads multiple speakers as yet-to-be announced

"...David Bowie as a South by Southwest Music keynote? Tony Visconti, who produced The Man Who Sold..."

Jan. 26, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Music in the 1990s

"...More than anything else, the Chronicle started as a music publication. Some of the Nineties staff talk about the..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Legendary Austin Rock & Roll Deejay Johnny Walker Has Died

Known as the vibrant host of afternoons on KLBJ

"...one of the most vibrant and respected personalities in Austin rock radio for more than a decade, passed away..."

Nov. 22, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Stooges at ACL Music Fest 2012

ACL Music Festival lineup announced

"...Fun Fest. In that respect, today's unveiling of the Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup came as a surprise...."

May 22, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Monday Comes to Austin for Jimmy Buffett

Deep cuts and musical tributes, but no pink Crustacean

"...marijuana? Five consecutive years of summer tour warm-ups in Austin during May yielded a first at the Moody Theater..."

May 24, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: I Heart Austin

Austin's music scene takes another heart-punch after the murder of Esme Barrera

"...Casis Elementary teacher's aide, mentor at Girls Rock Camp Austin, Waterloo Records staffer (and softball booster). Those positions say..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Food and Music Talent for Hot Luck Festival 2020 Announced

Tickets are on sale for the backyard bash

"...best backyard party of the year is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24, featuring celebrity chefs, live music,..."

Feb. 25, 2020 Food Post by Zelly Martin

The Good Music Club V - Memorial Weekend Taping

The Good Music Club at The ND is one of the best kept secrets in Austin

"...Every month the Good Music Club gathers top notch bands to play a shortened..."

May 25, 2012 Events Post by Derek Van Wagner

The Year in Rock, Austin Style

Musical Happenings, Celeb Sightings, and Boars

"...In fact, the most notorious events of the year musically were also the most tragic...."

Jan. 5, 1996 Music Feature

Crosstalk: Butthole Surfers’ Driftwood Ranch for Sale, and More Music News

Remembering KOOP’s Andrew Dickens and Meat Joy reunion dates

"...late Eighties home and recording studio for the San Antonio/Austin band – is up for sale at a cool..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concert: Austin Celebrates the Life of Late Nané Vocalist Daniel Sahad

BLK ODYSSY, Bright Light Social Hour, Sir Woman, and Quentin & the Past Lives among performers

"...unexpected passing on April 10, the impact of the Austin musician across stages, studio sessions, and conversations has become..."

May 6, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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