An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...mind. The Kickback and DOSSEY open.   – Doug Freeman Austin Chamber Music Center’s Fin de siècle..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Singer Toni Price, a Mainstay on Austin Stages, Has Died

Austin Music Hall of Famer passes away following a brain aneurysm

"...late Austin Music Hall of Fame fiddler/guitarist/mandolinist Champ Hood, Denny Freeman, Derek O'Brien, Casper Rawls, and David Grissom. After..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...old man beat. Alongside Ronnie Montrose, Sammy Hagar, (uncle) Denny Carmassi, and Bill “The Electric” Church, Seventies rockers Montrose..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died

The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others

"...Southern Feeling [with singer Angela Strehli and guitarist/pianist Denny Freeman] enjoyed some success locally and some notice outside..."

March 2, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Kathy Valentine Departs “This Town”

Bluebonnets’ unsappy UK sendoff invites John Doe and Sue Foley

"...A tribute to late Texas guitarist Denny Freeman unlocked the band’s love for a blues scale...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Review: Denny Freeman, The Amazing Denny Freeman

CD set compiles two long-out-of-print albums by the late guitarist

"...were originally released, both on local Amazing Records, guitarist Denny Freeman was at the epicenter of Austin's blues mecca..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Watch This: Remembering Doug Sahm and the Grateful Dead’s Impromptu 1972 Thanksgiving Day Jam

New pocket-doc revisits Armadillo lore 50 years later

"...That is, Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead bandmate Phil..."

Nov. 24, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Angela Strehli's Comeback Ace of Blues Revives Antone's Records

"At Antone's down in Texas, my friends call me the queen"

"...Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and Sue Foley getting cozy; Denny Freeman, Flaco Jiménez, and B.B. King interlocking as literal..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Watch This: A Tribute to Denny Freeman in His Own Words

A sweet pocket-doc to celebrate the late guitarist’s birthday

"...birthday, we’re pleased to present a mini doc on Denny Freeman, the graceful guitarist whose soulful presence in Austin..."

Aug. 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...and guitarist/vocalist/Lambert's regular Dylan Bishop, album incoming. Happy Birthday, Denny Freeman..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

Denny Freeman, the Graceful Guitarist Who Made Everyone Sound Better, Has Died

Masterful player had a foundational presence on Austin music

April 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...Denny Freeman, 76, died locally on Sunday, April 25, from..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Don’t Forget to Vote on Saturday

A weird election, but an important one, too

"...An Epic In Memoriam: Bill Bentley chronicles Denny Freeman's ascension in Austin's music scene in the Seventies..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Tribute to Denny

"...Bill, Thank you for this sweet, beautiful tribute to Denny [“Beyond the Horizon with Denny Freeman,” Music, April 27]...."

April 28, 2021 Postmarks

Beyond the Horizon with Denny Freeman

Austin lodestar offered the theories of life through a guitar

"...Every time Denny Freeman picked up his guitar, whether a lean and..."

April 27, 2021 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Play On

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

April 26, 2021 Postmarks

Denny Freeman, the Graceful Guitarist Who Made Everyone Sound Better, Has Died

Masterful player had a foundational presence on Austin music

"...Denny Freeman, the soulful, musically deep multi-instrumentalist whose presence has..."

April 25, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Police" retooled as a brooding boil that intimidates. – Doug Freeman Zach Person..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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

Best Live Music Performances of 2018

The bands and venues that kept our critics on their feet

"...Doug Freeman: Paul Simon Farewell Tour, Erwin Center..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Steve Van Zandt’s Soulfire

Springsteen henchman and Sopranos boss hits the road and classrooms

"...AC: I interviewed Denny Laine from Wings about a month ago, and he..."

May 24, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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

Live Music Worth Seeing This Weekend

Joey Bada$$, Clint Black, Oliver Rajamani, and more!

"...Kody West opens with debut LP Green. – Doug Freeman Karl Denson's Tiny Universe..."

April 26, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

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

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