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

Don't Call It a Comeback

Looking back at this year's Old Settler's Music Fest.

"...For the past couple of years, the Old Settler’s Music Festival seemed to wobble on its last legs, both..."

April 23, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Off the Record

Slow, Stoned, Rugged: A tribute to Austin's original cosmic soulman Rusty Wier

"...the psychedelic Sixties with the Seventies' outlaw attitude, his music similarly torn between hard living and rough-hewn grace. After..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The battle for Townes Van Zandt's legacy wages on, Willie and the Doggfather get Half Baked in Amsterdam, and Pinetop Perkins gets his mojo working

"...as his re-release of 14 TVZ albums through Tomato Music Works Limited following the songwriter's death on New Year's..."

April 25, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

In With the Old, in With the New

An epic Saturday at Old Settler’s

"...Nevertheless, the festival’s Bluebonnet stage area remained a dense sea of lawn..."

April 24, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Slim Richey 1938-2015

Austin’s jazz maverick peaces out

"...Few musicians broke the mold like the charismatic guitarist, a disciple..."

June 1, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Let's talk about (gay) sex

"...Nine months after marriage equality, OUTsider Film & Arts Festival is taking a look – and paying homage –..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Happy holidays to everyone and happy daytrippin’ to all!

"...Early-bird packages are on sale for the popular music festival in Driftwood. This year the festival celebrates its..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...Small. The food service begins at 11am and the music goes from noon to 2pm. “Guitar Johnny” Nicholas has..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

ACL's Food Court Continues to Expand Its – and Our – Horizons

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...improve the Food Court every year, Austin City Limits Music Festival organizers have a stellar lineup of wonderful vendors..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February fun in the Year of the Dog

"...Get a sneak peek at the Old Settler’s Music Festival’s (April 19-22) new digs in Tilmon outside of..."

Jan. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gulf Coast Jamboree

Wimberley mandolin prodigy interviews the Houston Kid

"...last year, Sarah Jarosz returns to Old Settler's, the festival where she first learned to perform in front of..."

April 15, 2016 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Wine of the Week

Local wines are just over the next hill

"...Folks visiting our area for the Austin City Limits Festival might be surprised to learn that Austin is surrounded..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

"...1826 in northern Hays County hosts the Old Settler's Music Festival this weekend, April 19-21. The 15th anniversary of..."

April 19, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dancing About Architecture

Woodshock, forever turbulent.

"...After much hoopla and general commotion, this weekend's Woodshock Festival 2001 has gotten the boot from Waterloo Park (home..."

June 1, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...The Austin City Limits Music Festival is a work in progress. After every three-day..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

In Good Taste

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and the value of terroir

"...for the 2007 Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival (at right) evokes images of the best aspects of..."

March 30, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ways to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Austin Based on Your Sun Sign

Beer, BBQ, raves, rooftop parties, and calming yoga, to name a few

"...check out The Salt Lick’s Celestial BBQ Party in Driftwood featuring Dale Watson and his Lonestars with very special..."

March 26, 2024 Events Post by Christina Garcia

Playback – Still Standing: Savannah Welch

Austin songbird Savannah Welch rehabs serenely after losing her right leg

"...A tidal wave of love and support from Austin's music community, not to mention $65,000 in donations, has swelled..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

Putting on the gloves for round three of Fun Fun Fun Fest, Dangerous Toys go platinum, and Okkervil River stands for a fire demon

"...Fun Fest as an "anti-fest," balancing out the local musical landscape. "Ours is at the perfect time of year..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Texas fun is heating up with grape stomps, outlaw festivals, and rodeos

"...Hill Country Rally for Kids Barbecue Kickoff Aug. 3-4, Driftwood, www.hcrally.com/bbq-cookoff..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: Touring Austin's Latin Record Stores

Discotecas outnumber Anglo record shops

"...clerks speak Spanish, and the closest thing to white music "Playback" found in his extensive shopping spree last week..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler's Music Festival Day 1

Live Shots

"...Old Settler's Music FestivalSalt Lick Pavilion, Driftwood, April 20..."

April 27, 2012 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Day Trips

"...the Salt Lick Barbecue Restaurant on FM1826 outside of Driftwood, Oct. 8. The day will be filled with music,..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: April Monthly Planner

Woody Guthrie Center, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and more

"...interactive technology, the artifact-rich exhibits present milestones on the musical road of blues legends and obscure journeymen who influenced..."

March 30, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Old Settler's Music Festival

"...Old Settler's Music FestivalSalt Lick BBQ Pavilion, Driftwood, April 16..."

April 22, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

With a Twist

The Austin Wine Festival, May 26-28

"...to find someplace that sells them. The Austin Wine Festival, taking place May 26-28 (Saturday, 3-9pm; Sunday, 1-9pm; Monday,..."

May 25, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Old Settler's Music Festival Day 2

Live Shots

"...Old Settler's Music FestivalSalt Lick Pavilion, Driftwood, April 21..."

April 27, 2012 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Old Favorites at Old Settler’s: McCoury, Rowan, and Shinyribs Highlight Early Lineup

Roots fest drops a dozen acts to preview spring return

"...One positive of the pandemic’s impact on live music schedules – yes, we’re looking hard for silver linings..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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