The Final Frontier

Space Is the Place

"...brings us to "Space Rock," a catch-all term that bands shy away from quicker than you can say "New..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Record reviews Reissues

"...European instruments, and some European rhythmic concepts, while marching bands and European-originated popular music genres certainly marked early jazz..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review

DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE

"...Now, how many bands would find it a drawback having hot-shot drummer (and..."

April 28, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Nitty Gritty Dirt Band..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...soother “Vente a Cenar.” An opening set from gooey Austin psych-popper Redbud resets their prior pairing last September at..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Strictly Conjunto

“We don’t want this music to die” – Johnny Degollado

"...full. In its fifth year, the Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival again secured Red River's largest venue and a world-class..."

May 11, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

Austin Music Poll winners are just going to have to wait until the Austin Music Awards, plus a closer look at SXSW's international acts

"...Issue but instead will be unveiled live at the Austin Music Awards themselves, slated for the Austin Music Hall..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

"...Festival International de Jazz de MontréalMontreal, Quebec, Canada, June 25-29..."

July 4, 2008 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Live Shots

"...11TH OLD SETTLERS MUSIC FESTIVAL..."

April 10, 1998 Music Feature

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...Ever wanted to stand like two feet from a band playing tunes while the sun sets? You’re holding a..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Adrian Quesada, Big Boi, and painting the town P!nk

"...everyone laughed at the concept 10 years ago, said Austin’s Grammy-winning producer/musician Adrian Quesada onstage, the idea behind Boleros..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

Recounting the first decade of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one year at a time

"...The Austin City Limits Music Festival always begins the same way:..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW handicapping

"...enough for Adrian Quesada. The latest project from the Austin guitarist and composer is a stunning set of sun-drenched..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Page Two: Praying for an Early Death

Louis Black sucks, and he makes SXSW suck

"..."SXSW is more responsible for turning Austin into Los Angeles than anything else. It's 1% artist,..."

March 26, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...to happen (but you knew that already, didn't you, Austin?). Ever feel like pitching a Fitz & the Tantrums?..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Off the Record

Ben Kweller saddles up in Austin, Willie Nelson and company share one last night in the Backyard, and Bavu Blakes and others gear up for election night

"...the Chronicle video blog series. Check it out at austinchronicle.com/earacheinmyeye...."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Recapping 2007 one list at a time

"...Climbing up 10 spots from last year, Austin's C3 Presents ranked No. 13 among promoters on Billboard's..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...public health hazard ["Toxic agenda taints Barton report," The Austin Chronicle, Jan. 24]. In advancing this blatantly irresponsible theory,..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Column

Dancing About Architecture

A flood of weather (and music) following SXSW

"...of said jaunt kicks off in Texas, with no Austin date currently slated despite the new Texas policy of..."

March 30, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Jazzin' (But Not for Blue Jeans)

"...In other words, are the new clubs opening in Austin really what we know as "Austin clubs"? Two weeks..."

May 21, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Congruent Angles

"...week," says local bass player Edwin Livingston, referring to Austin's senior jazz trumpet player. "And that's a good point..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Big Crapshoot

Tracking South by Southwest

"...qualify? What about finding an indie home for your band's next 7-inch single? Conference organizers admit they're equally empty-handed..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Festival International de Jazz de Montreal

Indie rock music festivals could learn a thing or three from the Montreal Jazz Fest

"...Festival International de Jazz de MontrealMontreal, Quebec, Canada, July 3–7..."

July 12, 2013 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Rembitika

Blues ain't just Greek to Johnny Nicholas

"...His 6pm Wednesday sets at the Saxon Pub have..."

July 20, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Viper Moon

Jazz guitarist Slim Richey recovers

"...Jazz Pharaohs are onstage laying down an easy big band sound that has pockets of the crowd swinging...."

April 20, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...Sharon Ely, Joe's wife, and Amy Maner, an Austin filmmaker shooting a documentary on Lubbock, nod their approval..."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Velvet Underdog

Sterling Morrison: An Oral History With Interviews

"...stood in a La Quinta Inn motel room in Austin, Texas, grinning at one another like a couple of..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...heroic, K-Tel proportions. The most jarring example of the band's agility comes when the love letter "I Wanna Be..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Stompy Jones

"...the coast -- is like that: enchanted. Imagine if Austin and Port Aransas were one and the same. Atlantis..."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Spotlights

"...In a perfect world, Roche Laboratories would have paid Austinite Bob Ray to produce this genuinely warped, pharmacologically oriented..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature

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