BLK ODYSSY Brings Tenpiece Band to Tiny Desk Performance

Watch the Austin-launched project premiere new song “WANT YOU”

"...Shearwater, Bill Callahan, the Black Angels, Daniel Johnston, Patty Griffin, Mother Falcon, Okkervil River, Gina Chavez, Shakey Graves, Carrie..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Vandoliers, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Mvtant, Florist, and more local shows worth your time

"...centering piece to cultural resonance in Austin," says Darren Griffin, who oversees membership and events for the local chapter...."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Column by Kahron Spearman

New, Local Music We’re Listening To

Patty Griffin, Mugger, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Horti, and more local sounds worth seeking out

"...Sink Into Patty Griffin's Demos …..."

July 22, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...Jimmie Vaughan last weekend at 20% capacity. Venue co-owner Gary Clark Jr. sat in on guitar, and seated-only audiences..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Now Streaming in Austin: A Night For Austin

Willie Nelson, Black Pumas, Paul Simon for music fundraiser

"...Sexton with Doyle Bramhall II, David Ramirez, Edie Brickell, Gary Clark Jr., James Taylor, Jerry Douglas, Jimmie Vaughan and..."

June 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2019-20 Austin Music Awards

"...for Best Songwriter and Folk/Bluegrass on behalf of Patty Griffin..."

March 12, 2020 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: DJ Shani Unites Black Women in House Music

Also the search continues for missing musician Brenden "Chameleon King" Foster, and increased afterhours sound enforcement impacts local venues

"...Alesia Lani, helped uplift Foster's music with production by Gary Clark Jr. keyboardist Jon Deas. Breezy, buoyant R&B like..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gary Clark Jr. Triumphs at Grammys

Patty Griffin and Willie Nelson also collect honors

"...Gary Clark Jr. took home three Grammys on Sunday. The..."

Jan. 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades

"...and sophistication galvanized Franklin's Mast's young black singer/drummer Bevis Griffin...."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...Werewolves just decimated the New York Dolls," says Bevis Griffin, then leading Franklin's Mast. "There was no comparison. The..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Chronicle Critics Choose Their Top 10 Local Albums

10 lists by 10 of our music writers

"...2) Patty Griffin (PGM Recordings)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...18) Gary Clark Jr., This Land (Warner Bros.)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 2015-2019

"...Charlie Sexton, Eve Monsees and Gary Clark Jr. at the 33rd annual Austin Music Awards,..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"...landing in the vaunted Best New Artist category and Gary Clark Jr. netting four nods for 2019's This Land...."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin's Black Pumas Land a Best New Artist Grammy Nomination

They’re peers with Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X & Lizzo in marquee category

"...morning for nominated Austin acts, with blues guitar hero Gary Clark Jr. sweeping up four nominations tied to his..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Mardi Gras to St. Paddy's and much, much more

"...a chance to share your photos. • www.texaswildflowerpictures.com/update.htm: Photographer Gary Regner shares his secret wildflower spots. • www.wildflower.org: The..."

March 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: Start the Presses – Gold Rush Vinyl

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

"...its 10th annual get-down, Nov. 2-4. Starring STS9, Patty Griffin, Lukas Nelson, Valerie June, and more, the gathering teams..."

April 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Meet Austin’s Funk Prodigy D-Madness

Blind purveyor of soul, hip-hop, and reggae takes us behind the curtain

"...a young prodigy, Dwayne once told an incredulous Merv Griffin on his late-night TV show that he wasn't blind..."

July 28, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The 2016-17 Austin Music Awards’ Texan Tower of Song

Thirty-five years of AMAs? More like 181 years of Texas on one stage, on one night!

"...return engagement in the land of Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Natalie Maines. Highwaymen – including outlaw scion Lukas Nelson..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...the Sham; Clifford Antone tribute: Jimmie Vaughan, Derek O’Brien, Gary Clark Jr., James Cotton..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...core to the night as Jimmie Vaughan, Derek O’Brien, Gary Clark Jr., and James Cotton honored the foundation of..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees 1983-2016

Never before published list of all Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame inductees

"...Patty Griffin (12)..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Music Covers

"...the Red-Headed Stranger himself, Willie Nelson, shot by photographer Gary Miller for our April 12, 2013 issue...."

March 1, 2017 Photo Gallery

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...left behind. Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jacki Weaver, Robert Forster, Gary Cole, Molly Parker, Macon Blair, Pat Healy (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

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

"...Alejandro Escovedo's record-setting eight covers; a SXSW staging of Gary Clark Jr., Black Joe Lewis, and Brannen Temple posing..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Top 10s

Ninety lines of listicles about Austin music 2015

"...2) Gary Clark Jr., The Story of Sonny Boy Slim (Warner..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Nowhere to Go

The struggles of homeless teenagers and young adults often go overlooked in Austin

"...Police Officer Gary Griffin is the district representative for Region 1, an..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Makeda Easter

SXSW Live Shot: Austin Music Awards

Sold-out extravaganza reiterates there’s no place like home

"...how far away ambition takes you. Take rising stars Gary Clark Jr. and Shakey Graves, two locals now aligned..."

March 19, 2015 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

2014-15 Austin Music Awards

"...Axe brigade: Charlie Sexton, Eve Monsees and Gary Clark Jr...."

March 19, 2015 Photo Gallery

Playback: SXSW Mission Statement

Six lists to get you through SXSW 2015

"...Ballroom – featuring the cream of the local scene: Gary Clark Jr., Patty Griffin, Billy Joe Shaver, Shakey Graves,..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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