Spotlight: Brendan Benson

Raconteur goes Nashville

"...It was during tour rehearsals for the Raconteurs that Brendan Benson fell in love with Nashville. Jack White –..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Day Party Crawl

"...Amy Cook showed off some solid new songs. Finally, Brendan Benson's power pop was as strong and riff-heavy as..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

ACL Music Fest Interviews

"...the Greenhornes and that sort of thing," power-pop troubadour Brendan Benson says in between rehearsals for the 2006 MTV..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Austin Powell

ACL Live Review: Raconteurs

Only half of Jack White’s supergroup dresses for the occasion

"...Drummer Patrick Keeler sported a Willie Nelson tee. Co-leader/guitarist/vocalist Brendan Benson wore a white button-down emblazoned with at least..."

Oct. 5, 2019 Music Post by Tim Stegall

It Begins! SXSW Announces First Bands

Plus application date extended, and Hurricane Sandy relief fund

"...some Fun Fun Fun friends in attendance, with Brendon Benson and Why? back already. And of course, it wouldn't..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Fun Fun Fun Fest Full Lineup

Dub innovators, emo legends and local favorites join the roster

"...The Black Angels, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Bob Mould, Brendan Benson, Cheap Girls, Cult of Youth, Cursive, Deathfix, Deerhoof,..."

July 12, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Flavor of the Month

A Q&A with the Posies' Ken Stringfellow

"...of heaven on Friday night when the Posies and Brendan Benson pull into La Zona Rosa. Benson, whose star..."

Nov. 24, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Raconteurs

Stubb's, May 2 & 3

"...electric leads that ruffled the curtain backdrop as troubadour Brendan Benson showcased his range through ballads like "The Switch..."

May 9, 2008 Music Review by Austin Powell

The Raconteurs

"...Your Solution," which find frontmen Jack White and balladeer Brendan Benson ricocheting leads with sweltering fervor. As the Greenhornes..."

April 4, 2008 Music Review by Austin Powell

The Raconteurs

Record review

"...about how the Raconteurs, his new band with singer-songwriter Brendan Benson and the rhythm section of Cincinnati's Greenhornes, is..."

June 16, 2006 Music Review by Christopher Gray

The Raconteurs

"...the Seventies. And from the sounds of things, he, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler did it in..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Music: Must-See Singer-Songwriters

Ryan Adams, Robyn Hitchcock, Neko Case, and the next generation of solo strummers

"...eccentricity. His 21st disc levitates in April, co-produced by Brendan Benson and featuring Gillian Welch, Pat Sansone of Wilco,..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Eric Burdon, Lost Brothers, Howlin' Brothers

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Burdon blew away the Sixth Street back alley though, Brendan Benson's new Readymade Records showcased two recent releases by..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

ACL Fest Live Shots

Saturday, Sept. 16, Zilker Park

"...punch of his call-and-response fretwork and harmonies with Commander-in-Chief/balladeer Brendan Benson was a force to be reckoned with, especially..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The sound of music at the 2008 SXSW Film Conference, Barack Obama boogies back to Texas with Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, and Bubble Recording sports a diamond

"...than a day's notice, Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson rallied his troops – Joe Ely and Carolyn Wonderland..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...with The Banshees of Inisherin, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two old friends who suddenly, and seemingly..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Willie Nelson Marks Austin City Limits at 50

Outdoor taping heralds longest-running music program in TV history

"...running through their Western swing hits, accented by Ray Benson’s classic stage banter and deadpan jokes. Benson recalled being..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...The Greatest Hits Director/Screenwriter: Ned Benson Producers: Michael London, Shannon Gaulding, Ned Benson, Stephanie Davis,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Doug Benson Master Pancake and Doug Loves Movies Podcast Doug Benson..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Resynator Director: Alison TavelProducers: Kathryn Robson, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Sara Nesson, Barbara McDonough, Christopher Noviello In unearthing..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...The Cellar (Belgium, Ireland) Director/Screenwriter: Brendan Muldowney, Producers: Conor Barry, Richard Bolger, Benoît Roland Keira..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Danny Says Director: Brendan Toller Danny Says is a documentary unveiling the amazing..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...work. Cast: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine, Gucci Mane (U.S. Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Thursday Picks

"...Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Brett Dennen, Brendan James, and RX Bandits are all featured on the..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Art

Art Openings

"...Benson Latin American Collection"Developing Santos: A Collaboration" is photographic prints..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Carducci; with Jeff Strong, Paula Killen, David Yow, Rex Benson, Richard Kern...."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Land of 1,000 Dances

Sundance Film Festival 1997

"...In her festival coverage for Cinemania Online, Sheila Benson is the first to report a new trend in..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Record Reviews

"...Vegas-meets-Mexico showtune "Polka Fronterrestrial" - a duet with Ray Benson - also deserves a mention. It's a playful celebration..."

July 7, 1995 Music Review