Judge Blocks Driftwood Music Fest Dates

Old Settler’s competitor concedes April weekend

"...Following legal action brought on by the Old Settler’s Music Festival, a Travis County District Court judge has issued..."

Nov. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Old Settler’s Music Festival, Tilmon

Annual music festival is rocking in a new location after three decades

"...Old Settler's Music Festival recently gave fans a sneak peek at the..."

March 9, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Old Settler's Music Festival Wrap

Increased ticket sales, musical diversity, and buzz bands

"...Austin’s orbit to relax in the grassy fields of Driftwood for the Old Settler’s Music Festival remains a pleasure...."

April 14, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...For 21 years now, the Old Settler's Music Festival has marked the arrival of spring to Central..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

Old Settler's Music Festival Outstanding!

"...Dear Editor, Once again the Old Settler's Music Festival was and is one of my favorite springtime..."

May 2, 2005 Postmarks

More Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

OSMF preview

"...The ultimate elder statesman of mountain music, Stanley, who's been performing since forming the Stanley Brothers..."

April 11, 2014 Music Feature

Playback: The New Face of Austin Music Festivals

Taking stock of Austin’s festival landscape a week after the conclusion of ACL Fest

"...estate mogul Gary Keller that's fast emerging in municipal music politics through funding HAAM, SIMS, Black Fret, Austin Music..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Best Austin Music Controversies of 2017

The year in quarrel

"...South by Southwest hosted a showcase consisting entirely of musicians from the seven predominantly Muslim nations targeted in Trump's..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Spring Festival Season Evolves

Storms can halt an already truncated spring festival season

"...latter group on an upcoming tour. Coachella captures the music world's attention because it serves as a glorified preview..."

April 22, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Settling in but Never Settling at the Old Settler's Music Fest

Executive Director Jean Spivey looks back at three decades of roots music

"...act as a landing strip for thousands of roots music lovers. It's three weeks out from the 32nd running..."

April 12, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The Austin Music Industry Awards Come of Age

Kevin Curtin reverses his “awards are bullshit” stance

"..."Wow, look at this, so much of Austin's music industry is here tonight. If a bomb went off..."

March 2, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

2012 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival: Last-Minute Guide & Judging Primer

Can Dallas's new darling joint end Central Texas' brisket dominance?

"...This weekend's festival is the third installment of a truly brilliant four-step..."

Sept. 22, 2012 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival Sunday Fair

The festival concludes, as always, with the Sunday Fair, where there's something for everyone

"...As always, the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival concludes with the Sunday Fair, firmly ensconced in its..."

April 16, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hot Sauce Festival Triumphs, H-E-B Launches a Debit Card, Baraghani Delights, Bento Picnic Hosts the Harvest, Masienda Makes Masa Marvelous, and OMG Here Comes Oktoberfest Again

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...this past weekend’s 32nd annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival (on the grounds of that excellent Far Out Lounge)..."

Sept. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Copper Closes, Oasthouse and Asahi Expand, AFWA Grants Locals, Holiday Dining Recos, and – what’s this about a Bloody Mary Festival?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Frida Friday will be there, too, along with live music by DJs Chorizo Funk and B the Beat …..."

Dec. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luv Doc Recommends: Texas State Arts Festival

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Saturday, March 1, 2008

"...Texas – and not just the ones selling painted driftwood on the side of the road next to the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

War of the Folk Fests

Driftwood Music Fest and Old Settler’s face off

"...“Putting a music festival on top of another just isn’t the Old..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler’s Circle Remains Unbroken

Amidst a challenging year, OSMF’s community remains strong

"...the single most important aspect of the Old Settler’s Music Festival isn’t what happens inside the gates. It’s the..."

April 23, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Saturnalia Lands

Austin welcomes new DIY music fest while another gets blocked in court

"...were in crunch time orchestrating the scene's newest DIY music spectacle: a four-day party with a name evoking toga-wearing..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Pick-Me-Up Hoedown

The 17th annual Old Settler's Music Festival: no waterfall, but a cascade of acoustic and bluegrass music nonetheless

"...There may be better known bluegrass/roots music festivals in the U.S., but this weekend's Old Settler's..."

April 16, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: David Ramirez’s Lost Art

David Ramirez’s America, HAAM Benefit Day, and the reverend of Austin music

"...time to help your community. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, the organization that connects local players with affordable health..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Bluegrass Up in Her Head

On another Old Settler's weekend, festival perennial Sarah Jarosz is out of braces and into big-time bluegrass

"...The 22nd Old Settler's Music Festival rolls into Central Texas this weekend with its..."

April 17, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

A Texas Flair

A few reasons why the Old Settler's Music Festival is 16 this weekend.

"...Old Settler's President Randy Collier of one of the festival's most notable headliners. "He sat in a chair surrounded..."

April 18, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Jason Isbell Headlines Old Settler’s 2019

Brandi Carlile, Del McCoury, and Los Legends also stock initial lineup

"...Old Settler’s Music Festival has rolled out the initial lineup for its..."

Nov. 13, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Final Lineup for Old Settler’s Announced

The Hill Country’s rite of spring diversifies – again

"...let’s not forget April 18-21 brings another Old Settler’s Music Festival to the Salt Lick. This week, OSMF announced..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: Start the Presses – Gold Rush Vinyl

Austin’s first major record press opens, and more music news

"...of one of her first orders: a Newport Folk Festival protest song compilation titled Speak Out that hits shelves..."

April 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

24 and Counting

A plethora of foodie events at the 24th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...the 24th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival begin today, April 16, and run through Sunday, April..."

April 17, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Jammin'

Jerry Garcia, bluegrass, and third generation jam -- thriving in Austin and beyond.

"...Grand Prix car race. On this summer day, 650,000 music fans show up to see The Band, the Grateful..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"...In fact, for a growing number of musicians, the Hill Country is the place to play. The..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Seize the day ... trip

"...lots of wildflowers and mean the beginning of the festival season in Texas. If you haven’t yet attended one..."

April 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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