Down Every Road with Merle Haggard

“He was a character out of The Grapes of Wrath”

"...broke on Wednesday afternoon via a Facebook post from Ben Haggard: “A week ago, Dad told us he was..."

April 7, 2016 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Last of the Breed

Merle Haggard steps into the Gruene Hall

"...For Merle Haggard, home’s only a honky-tonk away. The original country outlaw,..."

June 24, 2013 Music Post by Austin Powell

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...This Is All Made Up), plus you’ll-never-believe-this docs like Ben Steinbauer’s Winnebago Man and Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...Sexton, is hearing Blaze Foley, portrayed by Arkansas singer Ben Dickey, perform for the first time. The cavernous bar..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Who Do I Know in Dallas," Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...the evening's musical entertainment. The event comes titled as "Ben Willie Darrell Present the 4th & Goal Gala." Austin..."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Gram Parsons Legacy, Austin Convention Center, Friday 16

"...was enamored to the point of worship of Merle Haggard, and one of the sadder, if most telling, stories..."

March 16, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the much higher cost of the Howard Lane to Ben White route that was on the ballot scared off..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

TV Eye

"...6pm, KLRN), Alison Krauss & Union Station and Merle Haggard perform, followed by another ACL at 7pm featuring Willie..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Sxsw

"...you're gonna have to make some hard decisions: Tony Bennett, Junior Brown, and Peter Wolf at the Austin Music..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

The SXSW Expansion Club

"...Still, I wish I'd gotten a picture of Ray Benson and SXSW's Dave Thomson standing next to each other...."

Feb. 23, 1996 Music Column

Saturday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...one show and a few heckles to win over Ben Lee, with whom the all-girl group shared a split..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

ACL Prime Time

Blurbs to ACL Music Fest by.

"...good Texans are only too proud to scrawl Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" onto their set list. "Doreen" rocks as..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...major-label debut from this New Yorker, Silos alumni, and Ben Harper compatriot wound up as one of last year's..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Critics Poll

"...Curtin: Ben Ballinger..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic

"...Ben Dorsey & Johnny Bush..."

July 6, 2015 Photo Gallery

Wednesday SXSW 2014 Showcases

Stay planted for an evening

"...boasts John Paul White of the Civil Wars and Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes. The direction continues to broaden...."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

The Pot 10!

"...5) "Burn One Down," Ben Harper..."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature

TCB

The Astros' World Series run prompts memories from longtime fans, and memories of smoking in local bars will stay just that

"...Likewise, Warner Bros. VP Bill Bentley, author of this week's John Andrews profile, reflects on..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Column by Christopher Gray

100% Texan

Kevin Fowler is among the brightest of the Young Texas rising stars.

"...school. I liked the Cars, and I liked Merle Haggard. I think that helps in my songwriting. I can..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

The outdoor shows continue …

"...for the Capital Area Food Bank, which the event benefits. Also this weekend is the Old Settler's Music Festival..."

April 19, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...for mayor of Austin against his longtime political target, incumbent Mayor Bruce Todd. It shocked everyone except Daryl. He..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Dave Slutes screaming into the mike as Rich Hopkins bent over his guitar trying to wring every last distorted..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...SAT 22 Ben Folds Five, Travis, La Zona Rosa..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Feature

Texas Platters

"...the kind of steel guitar-driven heartbreak of Sixties-era Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Ray Price. It was music so..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Live Shots

"...Dick Dale as it is Chet Atkins or Merle Haggard. The real star in the making is Keen. Where..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Music Feature