Vigil for Tejano Legend Emilio Navaira, April 4

Announcement of vigil for Emilio Navaira hosted by several Tejano music organizations.

"...Primetime Tejano TV in association with Tejano Artists Music Museum, EstiloTejano.com,..."

April 2, 2008 News Post by Belinda Acosta

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...Known as a glam rock innovator of Seventies Austin origins, Bevis M. Griffin still keeps up...."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

Three Austin music scene stalwarts passed in late August

"...August claimed far too many anchors of Texas music. Fans poured out remembrances for Dallas-based Power Trip frontman..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...as Nayome by utilizing beats off YouTube. Moving to Austin in January, the 23-year-old singer searched for producers to..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Off the Record

And then there were two (proposals for the future of the Cactus Cafe)

"...The second option, as outlined by González, is to..."

April 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...limbo of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, unincorporated land near the Austin city limits. Short drive, but a world away...."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...Fish Ride Bicycles, has yet to surface. Featuring eight musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, Bajofondo's credited with reintroducing acoustic..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Council: Not Speed-Readers

Council awaits a nearly 90-item agenda on Thursday

"...the Grove, pausing briefly for a plea from the Austin Neighborhoods Council's David King to keep holding on the..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Sonidos del Barrio

Part 1, the overview, of Latino music in the Austin mainstream

"...Isidoro Lopez when asked if a language barrier keeps Austin's Latino music from assimilating into the town's mainstream, "but..."

May 1, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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

Really Left of the Dial

Austin's True Cooperative, KOOP

"...mine, because KOOP has certainly defied the stereotype of Austin's left as just being a bunch of long-haired, granola-munching,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Music Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the feasibility of merging city police forces. See "Point Austin," and "Beside the Point."..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...in 1992 via Olé Mexico, a coalition of East Austin business owners who wanted to drum up tourism east..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...Another election has passed and Austin's Hispanic community, once again, comes out the loser. There..."

June 6, 1997 Column

Postmarks

Emory & Young Not Conservative

"...Ms. Duff, have you been in Austin long? The conservative consultants Emory & Young? Where Mayor..."

May 16, 1997 Column

Naked City

"...to the agenda, so expect fireworks aplenty. See "Point Austin," "Beside the Point," and p.20...."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...illustration by Doug Potter This Saturday, Austin will elect the mayor that will take us into..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Day Trips

"...Using the Austin-based Trust for Public Lands as a broker, the coalition..."

May 14, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...by Chicago police. For a local report, see "New Austin 'Spokes' Speak Out Against Tasers."Headlines • The Austin Toll..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Record reviews Reissues

"...the Congos brought together the best elements of the music for a mesmerizing coalition of heavenly vocal harmonies from..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

Jeff Cole Leaves Doolittle Records, Marc Katz Leaves Top of the Marc, Hank Sinatra Returns and so does Ray Benson (again!). Plus all the news that pitches a fit.

"...With two weeks left before the start of the music conference, 965 acts have confirmed. Chronicle publisher and SXSW..."

March 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...to do with the old Seaholm Power Plant - Austin's beloved power generator, now retired. An imposing study in..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...NARAS PRESENTS: … the Austin Music Awards' new Super Bowl champs, Del Castillo, Austin's..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...protection accomplishments. When I took office, the city of Austin had sewage treatment plants that were dumping raw sewage..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...family – and the roughly 100,000 undocumented immigrants in Austin and 1.6 million residing in Texas – in direct..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma