Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sterling Morrison Birthday Tribute, Being Dead, Rod Wave, Shinyribs, Jason Eady, and Natalie Jane Hill with Julian Neel

"...Hotel Vegas co-owner Jason McNeely reveres Morrison and sees his legacy in the..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug

APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem

"...K2 was wreaking havoc on the area. Barracuda co-owner Jason McNeely reported seeing dealers dole out K2 (and other..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...did it every day when we moved in," said Jason McNeely, co-owner of Barracuda, a popular venue on Seventh..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Barracuda on the Block

"...you feel like you're at a real concert," offers Jason McNeely, leaning against the red brick exterior of his..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Former Spider House Cafe Has Reopened as Tweedy's

Run by the patio experts behind Kinda Tropical and Hotel Vegas

"...lease with the Tropical management team of Hotel Vegas' Jason McNeely and Brian Tweedy, along with Yellow Jacket Social..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Black Friday? End of an Ear!

End of an Ear's new digs thrive just in time for Black Friday

"...taken over the lease at 2015 E. Riverside from Jason Sabala, a former Emo's partner who opened Grizzly Hall..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Hanging in the House of Songs

The House of Songs, Hotel Vegas on tour, and Terminator Too: Judgment Play

"...town. In the proverbial driver's seat, Hotel Vegas paterfamilias Jason McNeely, revving up for his debut run as a..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The International Waters of Austin’s Concert Scene

Party barges bring summer shows to cooler locales

"...show with him and he never really responded," recalls Jason McNeely, who promoted the trip. "Then, finally, he said,..."

May 19, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Headhunters Decapitated

Headhunters and Hotel Vegas get face-lifts, and maybe Whiskey Shivers gives one

"...Spider House 29th St. Ballroom managers Jason McNeely and Brian Tweedy have split with the campus-area..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Changes at Two Campus Cafes

The latest on Cactus Cafe and Spider House

"...is still open. Tweedy joins fellow Hotel Vegas owner Jason McNeely, Yellow Jacket Social Club's Amy Mullins and Shannon..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Hot Burrito To-Go Weekend in Marfa

Ready for your indie-rock weekend getaway?

"...has a strong appreciation for arts and entertainment,” offers Jason McNeely, the brains behind Hot Burrito. “It’s one of..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Music Post by Zoe Cordes Selbin

SXSW Cancellation “Devastating” for Grassroots Austin Music Businesses

Coronavirus shutdown impacts all levels of Austin music

"...after the city's pronouncement, the Chronicle reached venue owner Jason McNeely by phone. Counting stakes in Hotel Vegas, Barracuda,..."

March 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

2016-17 Austin Music Industry Awards

"...Best Radio Program: The Morning X with Jason & Deb, 101X..."

March 7, 2017 Photo Gallery

Former Red 7 Space Lands a Music Venue

Hotel Vegas honcho Jason McNeely will be the booker

"...ownership at the new venture includes Hotel Vegas owner/operators Jason McNeely and Brian Tweedy, Flesh Lights guitarist Max Vandever,..."

Sept. 23, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Pleasure Principle

Local bands find the dance-driven heart underneath post-punk's industrial pall

"...from arty area groups Windsor for the Derby (singer/guitarists Jason McNeely and Christian Goyer), Glorium (guitarist/keyboardist Ernest Salaz), Paul..."

April 25, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Faster Than Sound: School’s Out for Dayglow

Nineteen-year-old Sloan Struble leaves UT for the bedroom-pop big leagues, while two new area record stores make their debuts

"...Gentlemen, landed on a record store instead. Barracuda co-owner Jason McNeely offered their adjoining storage/green room – a tiny..."

June 21, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

K2 Rampages Red River

K2 continues its Downtown rampage. What can the city do?

"...On Tuesday, Barracuda partner Jason McNeely posted videos of a recent overdose to Facebook,..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Playback: The Return of the Austin Smoking Ban

A decade after the initial smoking ban, local health group hopes to stomp out smoking patios

"..."It would put us out of business," stressed Jason McNeely, co-owner of Hotel Vegas, which boasts one of..."

July 22, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Team Behind Barracuda to Open “Chess Club” in Former Plush Location

“A soft opening, about as soft as they come” during South by Southwest

"...from the team formerly behind Barracuda, including Hotel Vegas’ Jason McNeely and Brian Tweedy, plus Flesh Lights singer/guitarist Max..."

March 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Cancellation “Devastating” for Austin’s Grassroots Music Businesses

Coronavirus shutdown impacts all levels of Austin music

"...after the city’s pronouncement, the Chronicle reached venue owner Jason McNeely by phone. Counting stakes in Hotel Vegas, Barracuda,..."

March 6, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Can a Working Musician Find a Decent Job in This Town?

Musicians looking to subsidize their poverty-level passion already have one strike against them

"...close friend of decades, Hotel Vegas and Barracuda co-owner Jason McNeely, who makes a point to hire local musicians..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Feature by Leslie Sisson

Playback: Bob Dylan Goes Electric – Again!

Fifty years ago, Dylan and the Band went electric at Austin's Municipal Auditorium

"...ownership at the new venture includes Hotel Vegas owner/operators Jason McNeely and Brian Tweedy, Flesh Lights guitarist Max Vandever,..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Windsor for the Derby

Texas platters

"...with a 10-year archive. It's primarily the story of Jason McNeely and Dan Matz, who founded WFTD in Austin..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Dancing About Architecture

Everyone's got new albums coming out

"...I've Chosen Darkness, which includes Ernest Salaz from Glorium, Jason McNeely and Chris Goyer of Windsor for the Derby,..."

June 7, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Windsor for the Derby

Texas Platters

"...the song. Matz and the other Windsor principal, Austinite Jason McNeely, have reinvented Windsor for the Derby on their..."

May 24, 2002 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"...to climate emergency with the artist Beatie Wolfe. Americana-maker Jason Isbell roundtables on addiction recovery, while Missouri troubadour Nathaniel..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Red River Music Venue Barracuda Closes

Rent due and no revenue, thriving club shutters

"...proprietors, which included Hotel Vegas co-owners Brian Tweedy and Jason McNeely, plus musician Max Vandever and investor Cliff White,..."

June 10, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Bands break up, sure, but were they even trying?

"...Vegas stems from UT-area hangout Spider House, whose booker Jason McNeely ditched midtown for Downtown and took his bands..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Disco Hospital

Live shots

"...first gig, the fivepiece featuring former Chosen Darkness singer/guitarist Jason McNeely and A Tiger Named Lovesick's rhythm section kept..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Music Review by Christopher Gray

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...Jason McNeely respects his peers trying to "think their way..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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