Playback: The FAQs of Austin Music 2015

Q: Is Austin still the "live music capital of the world"?

"...Their regulatory clampdown, which will continue to be appealed, drew prominent concert promoter Tim O'Connor out of hibernation as..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Waltz Across Texas

Is the Broken Spoke being edged off South Lamar?

"...rattle off the club's greatest hits: Ernest Tubb, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton. Two dusty rooms just off the dance..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Lege Lines

Committees, school finance, and more

"...the few initiatives backed by Gov. Rick Perry that drew bipartisan support. Now, in the wake of a highly..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: KOKE Is Back

The original KOKE returns to a soda fountain near you

"...Willie Nelson, who gives the station's official time-check every day at..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

'The NFL Beat': Week 15

Fantasy football semifinals

"...is, “Why?" On the Saints side, I love QB Drew Brees and RB Darren Sproles. As for the Vikings,..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: The Sum Is Greater Than the Whole of Its Parts

Thirty-five years later, only who's doing the clutching has changed

"...clear lavender surrounding a ragtag group photo of Willie Nelson's family...."

Nov. 25, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

Room 710 goes out with a bang as roundball ruckus takes over Red River, an all-American night at the ballpark, and more confirmations for the 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...rugged, American ragtime revue. Earlier in the afternoon, Willie Nelson, with guest Ray Benson, delivered a set that's now..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Sometimes the Bride

Greezy Wheels vocal point Lissa Hattersley steps out

"...they helped develop as, say, Doug Sahm or Willie Nelson, who played to his first hippie audience at a..."

June 12, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Dream vs. the Nightmare

The MLK Day march becomes a referendum on Tom DeLay and Ronnie Earle

"...on hand, only Travis Co. District Attorney Ronnie Earle drew boos, reflecting anger that Earle did not more vigorously..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Drew Lewis..."

July 18, 2003 Column

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...John Cage of poster art, as a recent Willie Nelson poster -- printed on an actual piece of aluminum..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

A Commercial Venture

Preempting Shania Twain

"...annoying. Some people think they are informative." The line drew laughs from almost everybody in attendance...."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

At Large in the Hills

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Dangerous Spirits

"...cowboy scene, which Hubbard, along with his compadres Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker, helped invent; his song, "Up..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

Pressure Drop

The State of Modern Reggae

"...This of course proves Willie Nelson wasn't insane for cutting a reggae disc (for Island),..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature

Reissues

"...Everly, The Band, Don Williams, Flaco Jimenez, and Willie Nelson, among others), the pitch-perfect production, the unreleased tracks (including..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...stage play; Amy Irving, Martha Plimpton, and Craig T. Nelson also appear. (Nov. 15)......"

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...chamber project “Highway Lights,” featuring accompaniment by cellist Sara Nelson (Austin Symphony Orchestra). Along with the transcendent sounds and..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...shaping a different future for fashion.   – Caroline DrewCommunity Voices Workshop..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Stars season 3 winner takes over ACL on Willie Nelson Boulevard. She'll be behind the decks with guest DJ..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

"...Phillips, Mellissa Cobb, Tim Mateer, John Perkins, Jamie Spidle) drew inspiration from Austin's already-queer punk subculture, which included openly..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

We Have an Issue: Spring Treats, Fantastic Comics, and Best of Austin Finalists

In this week's issue, we celebrate Austin's comic book artists and authors, and reveal the 875 nominees up for Best of Austin Awards

"...plus an away game in California (that'd be Willie Nelson's star-studded Hollywood Bowl two-night tribute; check out Doug Freeman's..."

May 5, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andrew Hyland, Chelsea Peretti, Margaret Cho, Darrell Hammond (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...freezes her eggs. Cast List: Leah McKendrick, Ego Nwodim, Andrew Santino, Clancy Brown, Laura Ceron, Yvonne Strahovski, June Diane..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...Tuesday, and Wednesday, plus Doug Freeman's report from Willie Nelson's annual Luck Reunion in Spicewood. Young Thug Understanding the..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

The Verde Report: Austin FC Makes SXSW Rounds Ahead of Marquee Match Against Seattle Sounders

On The Call Up podcast, Claudio Reyna cheers ATXFC fanbase

"...real-life and digital at the eMLS Cup final, which drew a Moody Theater crowd so large that the admission..."

March 18, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Cast List: Elliot Edusah, Jordan Peters, Reda Elazouar, Kassius Nelson, Youssef Kerkour, Rebekkah Murrell, Shiloh Coke, Tosin Cole, Aaron..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Table Ed Ward Built

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

"...when The Austin American-Statesman needed a music critic. This drew him here from San Francisco in 1979. He remained..."

May 5, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Sword Guitarist Kyle Shutt: Self-Portraitist – By Request!

Out-of-work shredder began re-facing his solo LP for fans

"...Signing a copy while on tour last year, Shutt drew a pirate mustache on himself and the proverbial light..."

May 19, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

AmericanaFest Is SXSW for Root Genres

T is for... Tennessee, Tanya Tucker, and 10 top-notch breakouts

"...known for its annual SXSW day party on Willie Nelson’s ranch, delivered the first Luck Showboat, a remarkable lineup..."

Sept. 17, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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