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May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Scenes From SXSW 2024: That's a Wrap!
"...Telehealth at Chess Club on Saturday..."
March 18, 2024 Photo Gallery
The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts
Our recommended shows for the week ahead
"...Sunday 25, Antone’s Nightclub..."
Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events
Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights
"...... and the chefs of the Dripping Springs Cook-Off Club. Begun in 1987 with some friends who wanted to..."
Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins
The Off Beat: Porcelain Infuses Noise Rock with “Realistic Ambition”
Intense quartet launches self-titled debut on Feb. 16
"...claustrophobic Portrayal of Guilt Records showcase last month at Chess Club, the partnership comes with a built-in audience...."
Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson
Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby
"...head to Chron Events. Cactus Lee Times Three Antone’s Nightclub, Thursday 4C-Boy’s Heart & Soul, Friday 5Sam’s Town Point,..."
Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest
"...business boost hits the 13th Floor, Cheer Up Charlies, Chess Club, Elysium, Flamingo Cantina, Stubb's, and beyond...."
Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays
Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign
"...Cheer Up Charlies' stage. Not much dancing at the club during that year! Wherever you do find yourself the..."
Dec. 29, 2023 Column
Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News
Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live
"...– including the 13th Floor, Barbarella, Cheer Up Charlies, Chess Club, Creek & Cave, Elysium, Empire Control Room &..."
Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Psych Punks Grocery Bag Shred Through Debut Break You
Catch the rising quartet at a Parish release party and Wizard Rodeo fest
"...As Grocery Bag flooded Chess Club with raucous, flashy psych rock last Thursday evening,..."
Nov. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson
"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut
Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat
"...crucial booking at infamous punk dive Blue Flamingo (now Chess Club), and LCD Soundsystem as blueprint for Como Las..."
Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Austin Underground Veterans Immortalize the Nineties in New Oral History
A Curious Mix of People's Greg Beets and Richard Whymark plot October launch events
"...As does Miss Laura, the founder of lost punk/LGBTQIA club Blue Flamingo (now Chess Club) who coined the oral..."
Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Aubrey Hays, Rod Gator, and the Bright Light Social Hour headline our recommended shows
"...Pinkys, and Shinglers. – Doug Freeman SIPA, BRUCE, Alex CósmicoChess Club, Sunday 24..."
Sept. 22, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows
"...that of the jazz-hungry audience. – Michael Toland Pearl Z, ChlorineChess Club, Thursday 7..."
Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers
Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front
Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend
"...fest and local DJ Suxxy Puxxy's pulse-pounding party Perreo Club on Aug. 31. This year's festival splits its offerings..."
Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt
Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches
"...BabiBoi and Amarji King. Sat., Aug. 19, 10pm. Kingdom Nightclub, 505 E. Seventh. $17 presale; $20
at door. instagram.com/houseofchunkydunk...."
Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Prep for Pride
Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions
"...Ofrendas pop-up and hookah. Sat., Aug. 5, 6-9pm. XO Nightclub, 900 E. Braker #125. $10. queerblackwomenalliance.org...."
Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott
Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023
Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival
"...etc. – across Downtown venues: Barbarella, Cheer Up Charlies, Chess Club, Elysium, Empire, Flamingo Cantina, Mala Vida, Mohawk, Stubb's,..."
July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Hot Summer Questions for JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo
The free, Chron-curated lineup pops up Saturday at the 13th Floor
"...Basins of ice water, dog training books/videos, yo-yo practice, chess, smoked mozzarella, swimming and online shopping for flippers, rewatching..."
July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo to Play the Chronicle Party at Hot Summer Nights
This paper pops up, July 22, at the totally-free Red River festival
"...Spread among 13 clubs, the festival’s participating venues are: Barbarella, Cheer Up Charlies,..."
July 12, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Pride in Local Music, Brownout's 20th, the Late Joys' farewell, and more live music
"...realm, best known for ear-altering production and bizarre outfits. BluMoonChess Club, Monday 26..."
June 23, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman
Being Dead’s Wild Western Chase and Five More Songs From Austin Artists
New music picks from Nemegata, EXOTIC FRUITICA, Quiet Light, and more
"...through Downtown and a spacey, split-toned live performance at Chess Club. – Wayne Lim Quiet Light, “Track One”..."
June 23, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson
Year Two of Oblivion Access Festival Fills the Experimental Gap in Austin
How the music festival co-founders keep up the mystique June 15-18
"...Presbyterian Church, as well as the new additions of Chess Club, the 13th Floor, and Club Eternal. Of the..."
June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
King Louie, Killah Priest, and indie classical lead our recommended shows
"...you burn." – Wayne Lim Sludge, System Exclusive, Lauren LakisChess Club, Thursday 1..."
May 26, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels
"...Chess Club, Friday 21 Carson Creek Ranch, Saturday 22..."
April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall
Last Week in Live Music: Taylor Swift, Depeche Mode, and More
"...Jon Lloyd at Chess Club on March 27, 2023..."
April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery
The Final Weekend of SXSW Music 2023
"...Die Spitz at Chess Club on March 18, 2023..."
March 20, 2023 Photo Gallery
SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday
A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more
"...early music software let them discover how to make “club music made with regular instruments,” which reached its pinnacle..."
March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers
The Best Music We’ve Seen So Far at SXSW 2023
An insightful Jeff Tweedy, sunshiney Armani White, and more
"...in suits than a tinnitus-inducing, time-traveling Friday night at Chess Club, where I saw more locals than visitors donning..."
March 14, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music
Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival
"...Thu 16, 9pm, Continental Club Carson McHone’s voice carries such beautiful and effortless ache..."
