Austinite in L.A.: Chief White Lightning

Josh Logan talks dating pop stars, stage get-ups, and more

"...breathlessly recap the 15-city tour he just wrapped as Chief White Lightning...."

July 24, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Watch: Chief White Lightning’s Donut Shop Daydream

It’s love at first sight in their new video – but the feeling’s not mutual

"...In the new video for “Don’t Do That,” Chief White Lightning shows his sweet tooth for a bored..."

July 1, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Watch This: Life is Going Pretty Great for Chief White Lightning in “Mr. Miyagi” Video

Nothing could possibly go wrong from here… or could it?

"...This day could not be going any better for Chief White Lightning. His cereal spells out “happiness,” then he..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Shorter Hours Could Be Coming for Venues During SXSW

Another clubs ordinance change drops right before the Festival

"...APD and other departments' concerns are," concluded Lopez. Signed: Chief White Lightning..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Halloween

No one plays dress-up like Austin musicians

"...White Ghost Shivers celebrate the impending doomsday with Apocaliptico Día de..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Altamesa Maps Lone Star Existentialism on Sophomore Stunner Idol Frontier

Evan Charles and Sean Faires brave the myth of the Southwest

"...Up Charlies with Will Courtney & the Wild Bunch, Chief White Lightning, and the Ghost Wolves...."

Feb. 8, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Snapshot: Hot Summer Nights Band Portraits

Favorites from the summer season’s Free Week

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Last Week in Live Music: Hot Summer Nights

"...Chief White Lightning at Mohawk on July 28, 2018..."

July 28, 2018 Photo Gallery

One-Man Bandstands

Shakey Graves and Chief White Lightning get lensed

"...Logan’s clip celebrates his one-man band Chief White Lightning, a shit-kicking skuzz rock act that sounds..."

May 20, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

And Then There Were Three

White, Glass and Shafto debate, while Perry goes AWOL

"...well-organized talking points and a letter: And Democrat Bill White had a small pad and a pen...."

Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Storyteller

Nobody spins a yarn like Jaston Williams

"...can testify, the stories therein pack the kick of white lightning. If all you know of this fine actor..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...was still young. We were one of the few white families living in an all-black neighborhood. Since mom was..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

Tell It Like It Is

Cyril Neville holds nothing back

"...and brazen character of his uncle, the late Big Chief Jolly, Cyril Neville represents the true, gritty character of..."

April 28, 2006 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Point Austin: What’s Past and What’s Present

Capitol events provide a snapshot of current predicaments

"...Simultaneously, a small rally of "White Lives Matter" protesters gathered outside the Capitol grounds –..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Off the Record

Handicapping the decade in Austin music and playing favorites for the Chronicle Music Poll

"...previous decade, the passing of Austin's blues godfather and chief ambassador left a hole in the soul of the..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Postmarks

More tributes to Doug Sahm

"...Ritchie Valens, Bobby Fuller, Buddy Holly, Little Jr. Parker, Lightning Hopkins, Johnny Copeland --"..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Column

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...Alongside performances by the Azerbaijani Qarabagh Ensemble and Austin’s Chief Cleopatra, Ghost Wolves, and Jackie Venson, Zaritska debuted her..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Ain't Messin 'Round

Gary Clark Jr. kisses the sky

"...burning. Clark's emphasis on tone and feel plus a lightning-quick thunder of notes put him in a class by..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Naked City

"...chair of the Transportation Commission since 2004 and a lightning rod for criticism as the frontman on toll roads..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...along the road less traveled. Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel unearth curious takes on traditional hip-hop as their..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...York destroyed Elysium on Wednesday night. Four dudes in white T-shirts and a mustache or two won’t inspire much..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...Kvataniya Issa Valentinovich is celebrating his promotion to police chief when a phone call reveals that the serial killer..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Aural History

Hannibal Lokumbe and his trumpet stand at the crossroads of jazz, blues, and Jimi Hendrix

"..."Do they have a sweat lodge?" asked Grandfather White...."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...the 3rd Court has in recent years become a lightning rod for party politics, and running for the court..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...the residents of SE Austin to fight the Ben White Tunnel, to protect McKinney Falls from degradation...."

June 6, 1997 Column