R.I.P. George Reiff

Cancer steals extraordinary bassist and producer

"...George Reiff, the beloved Austin bassist whose masterful, in-the-pocket playing..."

May 22, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Bass Adventures with George Reiff

Words of experience from local ground note

"...This summer, George Reiff appeared on Leno, Letterman, and Good Morning America..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Just Desserts

Austin's Pastry Chefs

"...to Jeffrey's and trained for a few months with George Reiff before taking over the dessert operation completely. Possessed..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dram Shop Girl

Native daughter Carson McHone comes a courtin'

"...people to move? You realize you want to be George Jones."..."

July 31, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

But you can still put your arms around Margaret Moser

"...touched on another elder's passing. Renowned bassist and producer George Reiff, who died last month from cancer complications at..."

June 16, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Sunday Morning Coming Down

Last Sunday marked the death of two Austin music connectors; plus, in regards to local public policy, Mayor Steve Adler calls

"...a cosmic compounding of heartache for Austin's music community, George Reiff expired within hours of LaFave on Sunday. The..."

May 26, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Something Worth Living For

Michael Fracasso's World in a Drop of Water

"...shelves, Fracasso had a steady core band that included George Reiff on bass. Reiff also plays bass for Charlie..."

May 8, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Pass on the Kindness

"...Dear Editor, Today sucked. Jimmy LaFave and George Reiff passed away ["R.I.P. George Reiff," "R.I.P. Jimmy LaFave,"..."

May 22, 2017 Postmarks

Playback: The Future of Austin Recording Studios

Studio owners look at different solutions to surviving in an increasingly expensive city

"...George Reiff was discharged from the hospital on Monday following..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live Forever

What some locals considered Cotton Mather's sophomore slump, 1997's Kontiki, may have been the only thing that Oasis' Gallagher brothers ever agreed on

"...Bassist George Reiff and drummer Dana Myzer joined in late 1995,..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Patty Griffin on Her Battle With Breast Cancer and New Album

Local songwriter rises through the fire

"...life – she found an ally in Austin bassist George Reiff. Facing his own diagnosis of stage IV lung..."

March 29, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Austin Music Awards’ Ecstatic Experience

Thirty-four awards and six musical sets in 211 minutes

"...kid onstage ("great grades and awesome hygiene"). Best Bassist George Reiff appeared posthumously in the person of his brother..."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Austin Music Awards’ Ecstatic Experience

Thirty-four awards and six musical sets in 211 minutes

"...kid onstage (“great grades and awesome hygiene”). Best Bassist George Reiff appeared posthumously in the person of his brother..."

March 1, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Make the Austin Music Poll Great Again

Getting the vote out for the 2016/17 Austin Music Poll

"...spirit, I'd like to start a late campaign for George Reiff as Best Bassist. The AMA house band member..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback – Carnegie Bound: Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr. strips down on his way to Carnegie Hall, hardcore duo Street Sects kills the lights, and Savannah Welch makes her first public appearance since losing her leg

"...dad Kevin Welch and – quite amazingly – bassist George Reiff, who's been sidelined with stage IV cancer. "I'm..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

2014-15 Austin Music Awards

"...Diva: (l-r) Charlie Sexton, Gina Chavez, Conrad Choucroun, and George Reiff..."

March 19, 2015 Photo Gallery

SXSW Music List No. 9

Spoon, Atmosphere, Charles Bradley, and 243 more added

"...AMA house band (Charlie Sexton, Michael Ramos, Conrad Choucroun, George Reiff); Ian McLagan Tribute all-stars Alejandro Escovedo, Patty Griffin,..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Food Issue Extra Helpings: My Dinners with Jon Dee Graham

Cooking tips from one True Believer to another

"...when I was 6, under the tutelage of bassist George Reiff, a onetime pastry chef...."

Feb. 11, 2014 Chronolog Post by William Harries Graham

2017-18 Austin Music Awards

"...Michael Reiff accepting Best Bass: George Reiff..."

March 1, 2018 Photo Gallery

Expectations of Future Growth

Third Time Lucky?

"...Singh, organist Bukka Allen, and a rhythm section of George Reiff and JJ Johnson. According to Jan Mirkin, Moore's..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...phenomenally written pop songs (showcase backing came from bassist George Reiff, drummer JJ Johnson, and two keyboard players, Stewart..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...William Onyeabor, Anthony Ortiz Jr., Horace Parlan, Tom Petty, George Reiff, Ben Riley, Joni Sledge, Barry "Frosty" Smith, Strange..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Austin Music Awards' Industry Accolades Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, and many more

"...Tim Gerron 4) Frenchie Smith 5) Omar Vallejo 6) George Reiff 7) Adrian Quesada 8) Lloyd Maines 9) Michael..."

March 6, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...into the breach thanks to the continued absence of George Bush Jr. (Auditorium Shores, 4:30-8:30pm) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Texas Platters

Surfin' Senorita

"...really shines here, like the cavernous groove under the George Benson-ish octaves in "Butterfly Besos," and the Funky Meters-meet-Santana..."

March 5, 1999 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

¿Agua Fest?

"...acoustic acts, on Wednesdays (8-11pm) and Saturdays (9-12), with George DeVore up on the first Wednesday and Spot, Doak..."

May 30, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Review: Shinyribs, Transit Damage

Kevin Russell boomerangs back on supple, sultry full-band disc

"...Jesse Dayton's subsidiary, Hardcharger Records. Cut at the late George Reiff's home studio J&M, overseen today by Band of..."

July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

What We're Listening to Right Now

Darden Smith, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Fuvk, Photokem, and more notable local sounds

"...Maines' steel sweeping like fading memories. Likewise, the excavated George Reiff bassline behind "Groove" with Shinyribs strikes a high..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Billy Harvey

"..."Bluebird") features crafty bass work from his longtime bassist George Reiff, who passed in 2017 from cancer...."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

Jon Dee Graham

"...the Hit Shack with then-Charlie Sexton Sextet rhythm section George Reiff and Rafael Gayol, guitar support from co-producer Mike..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Music Review by Tim Stegall

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