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A rare glimpse inside the inner circle of accordion pioneer Esteban 'Steve' Jordan

"...During the 1930s, Narciso Martínez and Santiago Jiménez Sr. pioneered the use of accordion in norteña, more..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Tex Mex

"...Flaco & MaxLegends & Legacies (Smithsonian Folkways) Los Texas WranglersAye,..."

April 4, 2014 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 1988-2007

"...Flaco Jiménez, Doug Sahm, Ray Benson, and Augie Meyers, 1991..."

Nov. 27, 2019 Photo Gallery

Ten Things to Do on Christmas Day

Avoid the Grinch-y realm this holiday

"...music and drinks. The best part – no cover! Flaco Jiménez’s Blue Christmas Dance Party w/ Conjunto los Pinkys..."

Dec. 22, 2018 Events Post by Evelin Garcia

Dancing About Architecture

El Flaco No Mas?

"...concerning the future of local trio/Lone Wolf experiment El Flaco, with a couple of local club bookers saying they..."

June 12, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...Freddy Fender, Los Lobos’ Hildago & Rosas, Joe Ely, Flaco Jiménez – net the Traveling Wilburys equivalent to Roy..."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Heavy With Tradition, Old Settler's Music Festival Springs Eternal

We talk to Sierra Hull and spotlight favorites for next week’s campout

"...Kevin Curtin Los TexmaniacsSaturday 23, Main Stage, 3:20pm with Flaco Jiménez Saturday 23, Main Stage, 7:20pm with Peter Rowan's..."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...– Kahron Spearman “En el Cielo No Hay Cer­veza,” Flaco Jiménez (2003)..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Audio Snapshots

America's premiere archival roots label celebrates the big 4-0.

"...of Dewey Balfa, Lydia Mendoza, and Don Santiago Jiménez (Flaco's father) make this disc that much more valuable. Ever..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Feature by Mike Quinn

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...4. Flaco Jiménez..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Not going to Float Fest? Stay dry with these show picks.

"...FRIDAY Antone's 43rd Anniversary: Los Texmaniacs w/ Flaco Jimenez & Augie Meyers plus Roy Head..."

July 19, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

Playback: Strictly Conjunto

“We don’t want this music to die” – Johnny Degollado

"...Flaco Jiménez surveyed a small, but loyal audience after midnight..."

May 11, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Margaret Moser Tribute: Joe Ely

“She always stirred up whatever trouble there was”

"...probably in the late Seventies, Stevie Ray [Vaughan] and Flaco Jiménez got into a jam session at Antone's, and..."

June 30, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Ruben Ramos A Class Act (Revolution)

"...as duets with local LS7 alums Rick Trevino and Flaco Jiménez, A Class Act sounds big-budget, even as much..."

May 5, 2000 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Live Music This Weekend, Aug. 11-13

Elvis tribute to Japanoise, take your pick

"...a pioneer of the genre. Unlike his innovative brother, Flaco Jiménez, Santiago, 73, steers more traditional with an accordion..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Music Post by Victoria Mycue

Playback: Meet the New Texas Music Czar

New Texas Music Office director, new Rock N Roll Rentals branch, and a new Foot Patrol fetish!

"...Austin City Limits inducts Loretta Lynn, Guy Clark, Flaco Jiménez, Asleep at the Wheel, and Townes Van Zandt..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Dallas Acid blows some bubbles, KUTX remembers the Armadillo, and more music for the moment

"...pioneers including Rubens Fuentes, Naranjo, y Vela, and Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez's "Hasta la Vista," wherein Martinez glides and vibes..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...Earl Keen, Mary Cutrufello, Martin Banks, Hamell on Trial, Flaco Jiménez with Radney Foster..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

We wade through the roughly 300 issues stamped with the mug of a musician

"...Santiago Jiménez Jr. (2/21/92)..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Counterculture Time Capsule

Forty years later, Les Blank's Leon Russell rock doc sees the light of day

"...them afloat. Blank's profiles in celluloid of Lightnin' Hopkins, Flaco Jiménez, Lydia Mendoza, Dizzy Gillespie, Mance Lipscomb, New Orleans..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Lars Nilsen

¡Pachanga Playback!

Rain or shine, Pachanga Fest played out all ‘corazon’

"...Bang Data before sojourning across the park to see Flaco Jiménez squeeze some history out of the accordion. With..."

May 13, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit

Show's 10th anniversary return uplifts largely outsider roots sounds

"...biggest moment was reserved to honor Tex-Mex accordion pioneers Flaco Jiménez and Augie Meyers with “Founders of the Sound”..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...year’s awards specifically honor Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez, and include performances from legends and nominees including..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Merry Chronmas! Enjoy Our Little Reindeer Games!

Special games issue to keep you entertained over the holidays

"...Austin for a 10th anniversary event honoring Augie Meyers, Flaco Jiménez, Charlie Robison, Ray Benson, and more...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...Master Award honoree, while Texas Tornados’ Augie Meyers and Flaco Jiménez will be recognized as Founders of the Sound...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...a far more cosmic bandleader, so Augie Meyers and Flaco Jiménez sitting in with Los Texmaniacs relives the Texas..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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

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

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

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...announced its full lineup last Tuesday, adding Tejano accordionist Flaco Jiménez to perform with Los Texmaniacs. Austin talents like..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Night For Austin Raises $500K for Capital Creatives

Willie: “We all need each other and we all need music”

"...Meanwhile, one of the great veterans of Texas music, Flaco Jiménez, turned in a great performance of “Ay te..."

June 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler’s Music Fest Resets Behind Biggest Headliners to Date

Second gathering in Tilmon points the way forward

"...ringmaster to a Tex-Mex treat behind emeritus genre legends Flaco Jiménez and Ruben Ramos. OSMF casts a broad tent..."

April 15, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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