Catherine MacLellan

SXSW showcase reviews

"...of MacLellan's voice and songs. Whereas 2008's sophomore album, Church Bell Blues, struck with a poignant intimacy, last year's..."

March 19, 2010 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Aural History

Hannibal Lokumbe and his trumpet stand at the crossroads of jazz, blues, and Jimi Hendrix

"...as he lived. And he raised 15 children. The church he founded is still there, Zion Hill [Baptist Church]...."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Handicapping the decade in Austin music and playing favorites for the Chronicle Music Poll

"...ELECTRIC GUITAR: Jason Morales, Tia Carrera..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Hands That Feed

The groups that care for Austin's hungry could sure use a few more helping hands

"..."They call what I'm doing 'church,'" she says, "I don't want them to call it..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Fire In My Bones: Raw, Rare, and Other-Worldly African-American Gospel 1944-2007

"...by Bishop McDaniel, recorded at Austin's long-gone Guiding Angel Church, 1988, bringing electric guitar to the sanctuary, and 1964's..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

The God's Heaven Truth

Rev. Gean West & the Relatives add another chapter to Texas funk history

"...COGIC in West Dallas, this is not your pastor’s church music. This is gospel with a whole lotta get..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 17-24

"...and win Austin City Limits Fest passes or an electric scooter for building the weirdest moving vehicle in Austin...."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 3-10

"...demographics of the labor movement. 11:30am. First Unitarian Universal­ist Church, 4700 Grover, 452-6168. www.austinuu.org. Monday07..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature

March of the Flower Children

The last interview with Seeds frontman and oh-so-brief psychedelic Austinite Sky Sunlight Saxon

"...a confounding, 13-disc collection of tribal meditations and improvised electric freak-outs from Ya Ho Wa 13, the Source Family's..."

July 24, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Nothing But the Truth

Alejandro Escovedo remembers his friend and collaborator Stephen Bruton.

"...Night, and Sunday, Robert Fripp set fire to the Electric Lounge. Wayne Kramer backed by the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs downstairs..."

May 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Temple Stone

Japanese psych warlords Ghost won't be as illusive as their name suggests after Saturday's show at Mohawk

"...Ghost – vocalist/acoustic guitarist Masaki Batoh, percussionist Junzo Tateiwa, electric guitarist Michio Kurihara, contrabassist Takuyuki Moriya, multi-instrumentalist Kazuo Ogino,..."

May 15, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Jesse Euresti of the East Austin Cristo Rey Catholic Church was found April 6 on the side of a..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 9-16

"...growing up amid English Christians. 7:30pm. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover, 452-6168. www.austinuu.org...."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing Thursday night SXSW 09 talent

"...and Suns Sessions, which comes at you like an electric drill before settling into a pensive, driving melody. (Also:..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

M. Ward

Wednesday

"...rollicking keyboard swirl on "To Save Me," the gritty electric licks of "Never Had Nobody Like You" (featuring Deschanel),..."

March 20, 2009 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Res Publica

Citizen affairs, March 12-19

"...facing the current Lege session. 4pm. First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca, 478-5684. Free. www.davidhasissues.com...."

March 13, 2009 News Feature

12 More Days of ECM

12 More Days of vintage ECM jazz Touchstones

"...the title as wielding a 10-string double violin – electric – and a drum machine, the results would seem..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Fruitcake

One light version, one dark

"...early 18th century, fruitcakes were being banned by the church across continental Europe as being sinfully rich and decadent...."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Austin's bands of tomorrow are already here, they're just U18

"...and neighborhood recreation centers, as well as school parties, church functions, coffeehouses, pizza joints, and "teen canteens," were once..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Res Publica

Events for good citizens, Oct. 16-22

"...the unveiling of AE's new "Smart Charging" prototype for electric vehicles (see "Naked City"). Fri.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Palmer Events Center,..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Awaken the Sacred

A new documentary explores Sacred Harp singing

"...shape note singing that has been the backbone of church services throughout the South and rural communities for more..."

Oct. 2, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Off the Record

Better to burn than fade away: a recap of Lollapalooza 2008

"...edges with a titillating array of electronics and synthesizers. Electric Touch's brand of Brit-rock could've been clipped from the..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...appointee. Most notably, Shudde Fath was reappointed to the Electric Utility Commission, where she has served since 1977. "Shudde..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature

Catherine MacLellan

"...Catherine MacLellanChurch Bell Blues (True North)..."

July 18, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...scheduled for 7pm, Monday, June 30, at Hutto Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 402 Church St. For more info, see..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

April 3-9

"...CENTRAL TEXAS ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER PROGRAM Gas-powered mowers are responsible for up to..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

March 27-April 3

"...Turn off lights, appliances, and anything else that uses electricity for just one hour, and join cities all over..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Slow Motion Sound

"...music during a Wednesday night showcase at St. David’s Church. His explanation of his latest work, Daniel Variations, which..."

March 15, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

Thursday Picks

"...9pm, Central Presbyterian Church Often cited as the real-life inspiration for the Partridge..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Reich, Rags, and Road Movie

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Reich, Rags, and Road MovieSt. David's Church, Wednesday, March 12..."

March 14, 2008 Music Review by Dan Oko

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