Faster Than Sound: Headlines From a Year in Limbo

A year-in-review of Austin music news

"...Benjamin, local conjunto elder Chencho Flores, masterful blues guitarist Denny Freeman, esteemed folk and country song-crafter Nanci Griffith, poignant..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Janie Cowan’s Fascinating Musical Journey Finds Her Playing Alongside Bob Dylan in Shadow Kingdom

Checking in on the one-time Austin bass standout

"...guitar, a role previously inhabited by recently-departed fellow local Denny Freeman – the Shadow Kingdom group featured Wimberley, TX..."

July 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Roky Erickson Tribute Books A Waterloo Records Release Party

Black Angels, Eve Monsees, Charlie Sexton, and more sign vinyl July 18

"...Here’s the press release Bentley, a longtime Chronicle contributor,..."

June 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Table Ed Ward Built

Pioneering music journalist (1948-2021) wrote rock & roll history

"...I rounded the corner at the Convention Center and..."

May 5, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Play On

"...Dear Editor, Denny Freeman’ s longstanding contribution made Austin’s music Austin’s Music...."

April 26, 2021 Postmarks

Faster Than Sound: Only in Austin: The 2020-2021 Austin Music Award Sweepstakes

Austin Music Poll's 40th anniversary inspires mobile sweepstakes and emotional write-ins

"...to Maudie's for cheese enchiladas, while Alan Muskin misses Denny Freeman on Fridays. Longtime Texas Dance Hall Preservation Director..."

March 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Texas Horns

"...blues peers, most notably guitarists Carolyn Wonderland, Johnny Moeller, Denny Freeman, and Derek O'Brien, along with keyboardists Red Young..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Playback – Austin’s Darlin’: Toni Price

Quintessential Austin song stylist takes up residency at Little Darlin’

"...the previous millennium, her backing strings included A-list shredders Denny Freeman, Derek O'Brien, Casper Rawls, and David Grissom. Now,..."

May 18, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Telecaster Sovereign Sue Foley Lands Back in Austin

The Ice Queen is on fire

"...roadshow come through Vancouver with Angela Strehli, George Rains, Denny Freeman, and Chicago blues from Jimmy Rogers, Buddy Guy,..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Playback: A Nomad in Austin

Abhi the Nomad drops anchor, Whip In’s new soul, and Wilson Marks makes his mark

"...BlueJazz, which turns on the mind-blowing union of guitarist Denny Freeman and drummer George Rains...."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Margaret Moser Tribute: Lou Ann Barton

The blues belter on what it's like to have your career chronicled by the best

"...Lies & Dreams magazine [laughs]. I was crashing between Denny Freeman and Keith Ferguson’s house, and one day, Stevie..."

June 30, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Robert Johnson Plays Antone’s Anniversary!

Antone’s resurrects Robert Johnson for its 42nd anniversary

"...local all-stars Gary Clark Jr., Jimmie Vaughan, Derek O'Brien, Denny Freeman, and a two-night Dreams Come True reunion of..."

June 30, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...Denny Freeman on Bob Dylan 2008..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees 1983-2016

Never before published list of all Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame inductees

"...Denny Freeman (10)..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

The Rebirth of Doyle Bramhall II

For his first solo LP in 15 years, Eric Clapton’s top lieutenant may have put out the blues album of 2016

"...the company of Paul Ray, Jimmie and Stevie Vaughan, Denny Freeman, and more, "Big Doyle" catalyzed the Austin blues..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Public Notice: October Surprise?

Developers threaten to take their PUDkin and go home

"...5pm with music by Two Guitars, Bass and Drums (Denny Freeman, John X Reed, Speedy Sparks, Rodney Craig) and..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

ACL Fest Official Late Night Shows Venue Guide

Because after the show it’s the afterparty

"...sit-ins from some of Austin’s top players (Derek O’Brien, Denny Freeman, Sarah Brown). Continental Club 1315 S. Congress www.continentalclub.com..."

Sept. 21, 2016 Music Post

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

We wade through the roughly 300 issues stamped with the mug of a musician

"...Denny Freeman (12/2/11)..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Robert Plant Crowns Austin Music Awards

Fortune teller to unspool vintage Twine Time at local Grammys

"...a boyish Stevie Ray Vaughan playing rhythm guitar opposite Denny Freeman. Ray later served as emcee of the Austin..."

March 15, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Bill Carter

"...– drummer Dony Wynn, guitar slingers David Holt and Denny Freeman, and Richard Bowden on fiddle – Bill Carter..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: And the Award Goes To ...

The Grammys went bust, but their local equivalent – the 34th annual Austin Music Awards – just dropped its star-studded lineup

"...Vaughan, Charlie Sexton, Gary Clark Jr., Derek O'Brien, and Denny Freeman all playing Ray’s favorite tunes. Tickets go on..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Ramble On

"...were backed by young Stevie Vaughan on second guitar, Denny Freeman on first. Later, Paul's radio show emphasized the..."

Jan. 21, 2016 Postmarks

Playback – Austin Loses Its Voice: Paul Ray 1942–2016

Paul Ray 1942–2016, and now, a time without twine

"...with a house band that included Ray's onetime bandmates Denny Freeman and Derek O'Brien. Clark returned later to jam..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Paul Ray’s Magic

Twine Time’s origin story begins with friendship

"...lovers, and how could they not? On guitars were Denny Freeman and a young Stevie Vaughan, and a rhythm..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Antone’s Reopening on New Year’s Eve

Zydeco heir C.J. Chenier breaks in the stage

"...an Antone's all-star band including Marcia Ball, Derek O'Brien, Denny Freeman, Lou Ann Barton, Eve Monsees, and Georgia Bramhall...."

Dec. 29, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Blues Lessons with Eve Monsees

Guitarist starts at Jimmy Reed and ends up in New Orleans

"...go to Antone’s to see people like Jimmie Vaughan, Denny Freeman, and Derek O’Brien. We looked up to those..."

Dec. 3, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The Residents

Twelve essential Austin residencies

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Public Notice: Trash Talking

More recycling and composting is about to take place in Austin

"...The lineup includes Guy Forsyth, Carolyn Wonderland, Rosie Flores, Denny Freeman, Carson McHone, Colin Gilmore, and many, many more;..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

One in a Crowd: Sir Doug and the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove

Kickstarter appeal of new film about Austin legend

"...can still see your name alongside Carolyn Wonderland and Denny Freeman by signing up (just scroll to the bottom..."

July 25, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Live Shot: Doug Sahm Tribute

Induct the Texas groover into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

"...stellar house band of Charlie Sexton, bandleader Michael Ramos, Denny Freeman, Speedy Sparks, and the original bass player for..."

March 22, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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