Residential Address: Jenny Parrott's Cozy Nest of Songs and Stories at Hole in the Wall

The Austin folk experimentalist offers a free-entry Friday time portal

"...internal dialogue of cliches about the changing face of Austin...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Revelations: A Gen Z Writer Witnesses the Eternal Battle of an Iron Maiden Concert

Waving flags and fighting monsters with the hallowed NWOBHM troopers

"...a tapestry chronicling the complete hard rock history of Austin, my older, wiser companion turns to me and asks..."

Sept. 14, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...from Minneapolis that's opening a second virtual stage in Austin during the pandemic, has announced that Sound of Metal..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's Recalls the Moment Her Band Topped the Charts in 1981

Austin born and raised, Valentine and the girls reigned with Beauty & the Beat – as excerpted from her new memoir All I Ever Wanted

"...chiming arpeggio guitar notes. Instead of a common stand-alone chorus, the key lines come as a refrain at the..."

April 17, 2020 Music Feature by Kathy Valentine

Mac DeMarco’s Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

Slack rocker serves poundcake at Austin City Limits taping

"...up over four decades, there’s a certain ceremony to Austin City Limits performances. Musicians take the stage broadcast-ready: set-list..."

Feb. 28, 2018 Music Post by Abby Johnston

The Return of Ellen Fullman & The Long String Instrument

The Bay Area composer performs with Austin's New Music Co-op

"...Ellen Fullman musically transformed a former candy factory on Austin's Eastside in the early Nineties, converting the entire space..."

Aug. 10, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

KMFA Premieres Icons of Broadway

Classical station's new show salutes musical theatre legends

"...with Conspirare and has been a soloist with the Austin Chamber Music Center, Austin Symphony Orchestra, Chorus Austin, Texas..."

July 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

ACL Live Shot: The Replacements

Reunited Minneapolis punks devastate

"...a familiar riff snippet midway through the Replacements’ first Austin gig since their 1991 breakup. “I wanna play it..."

Oct. 6, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Articulations

Another death in the dance community, longtime UT jazz dance instructor Lathan Sanford.

"...Austin's dance community suffered another loss this week, even as..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...Burton’s powerful, gritty vocals take center stage in this Austin-based quartet, though guitarist Ray Garza, drummer Jeff Stringer, and..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...Chapter 6, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

National Geographic: Symphony for Our World

The breathtaking natural history footage combined with live symphonic performance sent a noble message: Save the Earth

"...Geographic's Sym­phony for Our World, performed impeccably by the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Austin under the assured and..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Gay Place

The Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month of May

"...Tonight, the Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month..."

May 5, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The second annual Austin International Drag Fest returns this weekend

"...And all that Drag! That's right, the second annual Austin International Drag Fest returns this weekend – and shenanigans..."

April 29, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Michelle Schumann and Graham Reynolds' Joyful Noise

For their new Austin Chamber Music Center collaboration, the pianist and composer crank up the reverb but good

"...piano, and anyone fortunate enough to have seen the Austin Chamber Music Center artistic director play at one of..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place

The week is alive with the sound of Brand New Key, BLXPLTN, Fea, Julie Nolan, GayCL, Cap City Men's Chorus, and more

"...Queer Yoga Austin For those who'd prefer to focus on chi rather..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Let Him Entertain You

Why producer Charles Duggan is staging the biggest holiday spectacular Austin's ever seen

"...first decade of the 21st century to the second, Austin-based producer Duggan is giving his hometown a heapin' helping..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Free Night of Theater: The List

These Central Texas theatre companies are offering free tickets as part of the national Free Night of Theater campaign

"...Unless otherwise noted, starting time is 8pm.Thursday, Oct. 20Austin Playhouse: A Man for All Seasons, by Robert Bolt;..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Feature

Putting It Together

The Austin Symphony's Peter Bay on Leading an Orchestra, Interpreting a Score, and Seeing Music

"...Impish and powerful. To watch Austin Symphony maestro Peter Bay at work on the podium..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Chappell Roan Gives 'Em a Good Show at ACL Fest

The pop supernova comes through with cowgirl chic

"...a week there, no one was sure Chappell Roan’s Austin City Limits Fest set was going to happen...."

Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs

New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Alejandro Escovedo, “Bury Me”..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Travis County Commissioner Offers a Texas Perspective on Climate Action at COP28

WATCH: Brigid Shea on local government efforts

"...Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video..."

Dec. 7, 2023 News Post

Residential Address: Africa Night's Food, Dance, and Storytelling at Sahara Lounge

Musician Ibrahim Aminou brings West Africa to East Austin every Saturday

"...If the venue's vibe isn't already apparent from the..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Lil Yachty’s Whiplash Catalog Run and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest

Maggie Rogers, Little Simz, and more kicked off at Zilker Park

"...The kickoff to Austin City Limits Music Festival sustained quite a few hits...."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

To Oblivion and Beyond: A Breakdown of the Bands at Oblivion Access

Translating the scrolls at Austin’s most interesting festival of the year

"...speaks for itself, frequently without so much as a chorus to blunt its impact.  – Julian Towers CarcassEmpire Garage,..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Ley Line & Nané Reopen Paramount Theatre with Spiritual Lift

Live music’s return to the downtown beacon felt familial

"...than a show, an experience replaying at venues across Austin lately. The energy and joyfulness from the sold-out, half-capacity..."

May 24, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Nakia Cuts Back on Advocacy to Focus on Music

“Let’s give other folks some time to talk and me some time to sing”

"...day-to-day duties as president and unofficial spokesperson for nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians...."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

This Is Who We Are #3: A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...– many sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit,..."

May 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Checking In: Will Johnson Homeschools His Kids

Song whisperer and his wife Jessie Johnson also blast some Madvillain

"...feature-length movies – compressed into a few verses, bridge, chorus, melody. Will Johnson remains just such a writer as..."

April 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Local Band Goons Revisit Video Dating

Searching for a synth-pop love connection with “Take All My Money”

"...dating gets another look via a new clip from Austin’s Goons...."

Dec. 16, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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