Tonight! Ed Wood David 'The Rock' Nelson at The Ritz

Chicagoan filmmaker, outsider artist, auteur and so much more

"...groovie movie palace, Alamo programmer Zack Carlson has invited David "The Rock" Nelson – ex-Marine, ex-prizefighter, and full-time freakazoid..."

July 1, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

On the Fringes of Cinema

Zack Carlson celebrates the creative spirit with new Vice series Outsider

"...These aren't outsiders who are really insiders, the David Lynches and Nicolas Winding Refns. These are true outsiders:..."

June 3, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Black Belt of the Rodeo

Paula Nelson will kick your ass

"...Here's a life lesson Paula Nelson learned the hard way: When your father's modern country's..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...at its peak, but '75 was the year Willie Nelson did Red Headed Stranger. Until then, he was big..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...Tracy Nelson and Irma Thomas photograph by Ken Hogue..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Son of the Circus

Twistin' in the Wind

"...production put on for invitation-only audiences out at Willie Nelson's place this past weekend, the 51-year-old Ely has nevertheless..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...home as pleased as they left the audience. - David Lynch..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

The New Rites of Spring

The Last Word in Instrumental Rock

"...he co-owns with fellow Denton refugee and prolific producer David Willingham. Two Ohm Hop is also home to hard-hitting..."

April 27, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...Willie Nelson and his fellow Texan Waylon Jennings, among others, had..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...enough depth to make it through four quarters on Nelson Field. The band, once 90 students strong, barely marched..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

For the Good Times

The Life and Times of Texas country crooner, Ray Price.

"...Bennett. The album's swinging, jazzy arrangements are courtesy of David Campbell, whose work has appeared on recent albums by..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by David Cantwell

The 2020/2021 Austin Music Awards Came Bearing a Pandemic Stimulus

Hop in the Winner Wagon and see who we surprised with this year's unique awards

"...David Ramirez..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo Turns 50

The landmark album spins at the Moody Theater via two of its makers and their virtuosic friends

"...juncture, the Byrds were just McGuinn and Hillman, singer/guitarist David Crosby and drummer Michael Clarke having exited during the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Cult of Ray

Ray Benson steps out from behind the Wheel.

"...Austin 30 years ago on the heels of Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm, just in time for the birth..."

July 18, 2003 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Off the Record

Prime real estate: Patricia Vonne and the historic opening week for Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater

"...On Sunday and Monday, Feb. 13 and 14, Willie Nelson earned his forthcoming statue out front...."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Playback: The Healing Hand of Jonathan Horne

Following the free jazz guitar phenom as he undergoes hand surgery

"...Willie Nelson, unconcerned that Bob Dylan recently did the same, releases..."

July 27, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

Getting the runaround from UT administration

"...decided upon by the administration," says local attorney Reid Nelson, who withdrew on Friday from a seven-member task force..."

April 9, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Strike Up the Band!

If it's patriotic tuneage you want for your Fourth, here it is

"...Strauss' "Clear Track Galop," as arranged by Robert E. Nelson; Franz von Suppé's Poet and Peasant Overture; the folk..."

July 1, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

All the Pain Platinum Can Buy

"...for the Shuffield/Scalzo rhythm section that backed Austin's Beaver Nelson on his 1993 Sony debut, which was rejected by..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!

The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!

"...O David Ramirez..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Death by David Vincent

Hanging with Morbid Angel singer-turned-country outlaw David Vincent and other dark tales of the live music capital

"...was like a nuclear bomb had gone off," remembers David Vincent of arriving in the small Southeast Texas town..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Poughkeepsie Kid

Shadowing Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona

"...In summer 1974, a listener who caught a Willie Nelson spin called in and hipped him to Austin's music..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

"...Mas Palermo and started Radio Ranch with Mike Hardwick, David Murray, and Michael Foreman. Neither Radio Ranch nor the..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...Fealy teamed up with David Kennedy, a professor and director of the Center for..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The World Is Flat

How King of the Hill helped make Texas three-dimensional again

"...Willie Nelson worship. It's pretty hard not to love Willie: He's..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

The Gift of Words

Corrido

"...of cooling earth at night, and of sadness. -- David Garza Evening..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Books Feature

Cum On Feel the Noize

The New Dessau Music Hall

"...I didn't know where it was," admits Storyville guitarist David Grissom. "It was kind of an unknown quantity. But..."

April 24, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...and the Chronicle's new News Editor Chase Hoffberger, the David Spade to my Chris Farley...."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The Austin Music Poll's 11th Hour

A final push to get out the vote in the Austin Music Poll

"...Folk in 1985, same year the Hickoids usurped Willie Nelson in Best Country. Twenty years later, Black Angels, Black..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

How the West Was Sung

The Newton Boys Soundtrack: An Oral History

"...all the struggle and celebration is still fresh. Producer David McNair consults Danny Barne photograph by Clark Walker The..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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