Playback: Best Austin Music Controversies of 2017

The year in quarrel

"...South by Southwest hosted a showcase consisting entirely of musicians from the seven predominantly Muslim nations targeted in Trump's..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Amplify Austin 2015: Mental Healing

Bringing action to mental health awareness

"...treatment and education. Fortunately, with the push from Amplify Austin, several nonprofits may be able to ensure that its..."

March 4, 2015 News Post by Tamar Price

Austin Music Awards

"...Austin Music Hall, Wednesday 13..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

What’s New at the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards?

The Zev Award launches, Antone’s hosts, and winners are out of the bag

"...details wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the Austin Music Awards sticks. The Austin Chronicle celebrates the year..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Soundwaves' New Exhibit Envisions 20 Austin Songs as Art Prints

Signed Spoon and Sue Foley pieces fundraise for the SIMS Foundation

"...run of artworks based on songs from over 20 Austin songwriters and bands. The musician-signed works will be on..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Burning bright, burning fast, Austin's White White Lights torched up 2010 EP Medium Head..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Another Sea Change Year at the Austin Music Awards

So much so that even we don't know what to expect!

"...the first time in its illustrious 38-year history, the Austin Music Awards booked funny emcees...."

March 6, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin's Throwing a Big Bash for Beethoven in 2020

The classical community is lighting 250 candles for this musical superhero

"...want to party in 2020? Then get to wherever Austin's classical musicians are, because they have a serious shindig..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Friday the 13th Reaps Austin Music

Joe Valentine, Ponty Bone, Fai Jow all pass on the same day

"...found the grim reaper working overtime this year as Austin music lost three beloved characters...."

July 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Meet Austin’s Funk Prodigy D-Madness

Blind purveyor of soul, hip-hop, and reggae takes us behind the curtain

"...wrench meaning. No surprise, then, that the preternaturally talented Austin multi-instrumentalist becomes his truest self behind an arsenal of..."

July 28, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Austin Chamber Music Center’s My Life

This concert of works by Brahms, Smetana, and Fujiwara contrasted autobiographical stories told within music by young composers and mature ones

"...This was the premise of the Austin Chamber Music Center's My Life, a concert highlighting autobiographical..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

All ATX Vol. 1

"...ATX Vol. 1(Odyssey Productions) Broadcasts Vol. 21(KGSR 93.3FM Radio Austin)..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: The State of the State of the 2012 Austin Music Scene

A look back at 2012

"...Horse. The Eastside honky-tonk resonated loudly with its uniquely Austin vibe and the high quality selection of country-spiked music...."

Dec. 28, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

From Austin to Neptune

Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas on the rise of his career-making cult favorite

"...and recently had the opportunity to interview the former Austinite by phone from his home in Los Angeles, the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Classical Musicians and Their Instruments

Photo Essay by Bret Brookshire

"...harpist with the Waco Symphony and performs with the Austin Chamber Ensemble. She has also appeared with the San..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Arts Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Travel

A trip planner for the month of March

"...Summer and Ballroom Marfa, the program features artists and musicians from within and outside of the record label’s roster..."

March 9, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Me

New Doug Sahm documentary and SXSW all-star concert resurrects Austin's cosmic groover

"...of his debut documentary, Sir Doug & the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove. In tackling the expansive life and border-crossing..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

A Son of the Fathers of Texas

Steve Mendell's life, work, and music filled in the gaps

"...music. Some of his career highlights include serving as Texas Music Commissioner, engineering Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Live Alive, and..."

Sept. 24, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

High Texas Rider

Before the Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados, the Lone Star State's voice of the Vox organ, Augie Meyers, was San Antonio's Lord August & the Visions of Lite

"..."She's About a Mover" branded the 1965 hit with Texas twang to his Grammy-winning work with the Texas Tornados,..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Insider's Outsider Guide to Texas

Remembering Bud Shrake

"...the Mad Dogs, a group of rebellious writers and musicians, including Dennis Hopper, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and..."

May 15, 2009 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...bars & Entertainment Antone’s Austin’s “Home of the Blues.” The Muddy Waters posters plastered..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Texas in the Title

"...25 "Texas Flyer," Freddie King Songwriters: Freddie King, Roy Davies, Bob..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Austin in the Big Apple

If Texas food can make it here, it can make it anywhere. MM Pack explains.

"...Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival Takes Manhattan by..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Texas Barbecue Soundtrack

"...Once we knew when and where the big Texas barbecue fandango was to take place, the next issue..."

June 14, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

State Musician of Texas

Tracing Doug Sahm's roots from San Antonio to potential State Musician of Texas

"...If Texas had such designation, Douglas Wayne Sahm would be the..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Texas Book Festival

Festival Roundup

"...Where: North side of Texas State Capitol (indoors and outdoors)..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Books Feature

South of Austin, White Supremacist Groups Are Flourishing

Patriot Front manager identified in Hays County

"...Wimberley – the picturesque village an hour southwest of Austin – is home to several notable musicians, including Paul..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...our headphones, turntables, and car speakers, these are the Austin-made albums Chronicle music contributors kept coming back to. Ten..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Five Themes at This Year’s Texas Book Festival

What’s hot, what’s intriguing, and who’s gonna be at the annual literary bonanza

"...Three books already familiar to Chronicle readers illuminate Austin arcana via nonfiction and fiction avenues. Crime anthology Austin..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Column by Kimberley Jones

Jack White Swings for the Fences at Austin Sandlot

Singer/guitarist/first baseman hits home run in post-arena show baseball game

"...runs fly all afternoon. Unfortunately for resident squad the Texas Playboys, those dingers were being belted off the bats..."

June 3, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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