Faster Than Sound: Music Lab Explores Consolidation

Rehearsal space’s Oltorf location posted for sale; Hi, How Are You Day draws the Flaming Lips; and Esme Barrera tribute launches Girls Rock El Paso

"...In high school, Esme Barrera and Greg Gonzalez made mixtapes. Topics included songs that made you..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"...featured Laredo natives and current Grupo members Martinez, bassist Greg Gonzalez, drummer Johnny Lopez, and former Grupo singer Brian..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows

"...as curated by Paramount booker/music apostle Zach Ernst. Bassist Greg Gonzalez answered a crucial question...."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Page Two: True Stories: Then and Now

Connecting the dots between the SIMS Foundation and a day on the set of David Byrne's sleeper hit film

"...folk telling stories and making music, including Charlie Sexton, Greg Gonzalez, the Soul Supporters, Kathy Valentine, Margaret Moser, Andy..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath

Local funk crew journeys ‘Into the Void’ tonight

"...at Empire Control Room. We spoke with band bassist Greg Gonzalez, a lifelong Sabbath fan, about Brownout’s immersion into..."

June 27, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Grupo Fantasma’s Quinceañera

And you thought you had Problemas

"...were waiting to see what was going to happen. Greg [Gonzalez, bassist] and I found ourselves having to keep..."

Oct. 29, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...Greg Clifford (White Denim) and Nathalie Phan (On Vinyl Media)..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Greg Gonzalez..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Austin Music Office Expands Musician Payment for Certain City-Sponsored SXSW Events

$200/hour rate newly applied to DAWA and EQ Austin showcases

"...Grupo Fantasma bassist Greg Gonzalez, a recent hire as program manager in the..."

March 17, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...Elorreaga (trumpet), Kino Esparza (singer), José Galeano (timbales, vocals), Greg Gonzalez (bass), Mark "Speedy" Gonzales (trombone), Matt Holmes (congas),..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

What We're Listening to Right Now

Money Chicha, Rajinee, Carson McHone, Harry Edohoukwa, Larry Seaman, and Jenny Parrott

"...(percussionist of Nemegata) anchors the sinewy-limbed instrumentals, allowing bassist Greg Gonzalez, guitarist Beto Martinez, and organist Peter Stopschinski to..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

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

"...the hallowed halls. Exemplifying the importance of proximity, tenant Greg Gonzalez's band Grupo Fantasma soundtracked recent Nintendo Switch game..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Grupo Fantasma

"...Gonzales (trombone/trumpet), Josh Levy (baritone sax), Beto Martinez (guitar), Greg Gonzalez (bass), John Speice (drums), and Matt Holmes (percussion)..."

April 19, 2019 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

If It Ain't Bruch, Don't Fix It

Just a drummer from Iowa? Just a culinary badass? Hold his beer.

"...on bass, and me. And the Blimp Trio was Greg Gonzalez, Beto Martinez, and Johnny Lopez. And we smashed..."

Dec. 21, 2017 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Film Awards Add to Lineup

Presenters, emcee, musical guests, and another honoree added

"...the roster of inductees. Welch played the character Peter Gregory on Silicon Valley, and was featured in supporting roles..."

March 2, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

El Wizard Adrian Quesada's Multiplicity

Ex-Grupo Fantasma guitarist Adrian Quesada diversifies

"...for 15 years, as the group's chief metallurgist. Bassist Greg Gonzalez and drummer John Speice IV vie for second...."

July 18, 2014 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Connecting to the Cosmos at Utopia Fest

I got in the van, the psych beehive, and Silent Disco

"...to the side of the stage before ushering up Greg Gonzalez, Beto Martinez, and Matthew Holmes of Grupo Fantasma..."

Sept. 23, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

All Aboard the Grupo Fantasma Mothership

Adrian Quesada’s departure coincides with another offshoot

"...a Turkish funk outfit comprised of Grupo Fantasma mainstays Greg Gonzalez, Beto Martinez, and percussionist John Speice – as..."

May 14, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Saborcito

Latin melting pot fuses into Pachanga Fest

"...fuzz of Sixties Peru. Fellow Grupo members Beto Martinez, Greg Gonzalez, Matthew "Sweet Lou" Holmes, Leo Gauna, and John..."

May 10, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Brownout

"...Gulf Coast soul to the hazy "Stormy Weather," bassist Greg Gonzalez's "JPT" scoring a warped spaghetti Western more interesting..."

May 18, 2012 Music Review by Austin Powell

Nat Geo Showcase

South by Southwest Aftershots

"...track from next month's release of Oozy. When bassist Greg Gonzalez playfully plucked the first few notes of Wu-Tang's..."

March 23, 2012 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW 09 Picks 2 Click

Latin funk beamed down from the Grupo Fantasma mother ship

"...from Mexico. In high school, guitarist Beto Martinez, bassist Greg Gonzalez, and drummer Johnny Lopez rocked house parties as..."

March 13, 2009 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Injunction Against Abbott Lifted

"...The federal court preliminary injunction barring Greg Abbott from prosecuting individuals found in possession of the..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Picks to Click

The SXSW Class of 2002

"...The band -- bassist Greg Gonzalez, skinbeaters Jeremy Bruch, Johnny Lopez, and Jose Galeano,..."

March 1, 2002 Music Feature by David Lynch

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...Less than 24 hours later, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised to replace their decision with his own...."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...undocumented people to the Border Patrol and ICE. Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4 into law last month. It..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on the Bus." Austin Stories• Former Reagan principal John Gonzalez was officially terminated Monday, when the AISD board of..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...announced it had placed Reagan High School Principal John Gonzalez on administrative leave with pay. "As a result of..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...is not the only one in action. When Gov. Greg Abbott first called for the special session, he insisted..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...three City Council members: Delia Garza, Leslie Pool, and Greg Casar...."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

1   2   3   4     NEXT ›    4 »