SXSW Film Review: Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

Celebrating 50 years of Big Easy music and culture

"...“A great festival experience that can’t be matched.” That’s the..."

March 17, 2022 Screens Post by Michael King

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

Get a stage-side view of one of the great music festivals

"...Directed by: Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern...."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review by Michael King

Two New Music Documentaries About New Orleans Merge Genres and Generations

A river runs through it

"...Fans of film, music, and the city of New Orleans..."

May 20, 2022 Screens Feature by Michael King

Playback: Can Austin Be a Jazz City?

Two venues usher in a new era in Austin jazz. Plus music scholar Bill Bentley brings the Smithsonian Institution to bear at BookPeople.

"...Austin ain't a jazz town – not in the way..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...One fundamental story, two plotlines, three basic tales, five boilerplate set-ups,..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

2004 ACL Fest Guide

Everything you need to know

"...This weekend, red wristbands will upstage Lance Armstrong's yellow, because who do you..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...FRIDAYBeto & the Fairlanes Noon, Austin Ventures stage..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...FRIDAYAustin Collins Band11:15am, BMI stage..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Here Yet Ever There

From Austin, New Orleans artists strive to save what remains of their city and work to recover it

"...Dawlin', sit down and let me tell you a love..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Arts Feature

Harmonic Convergence

Threadgill's perfectly weds Austin's music and food cultures

"...For many of the people visiting Austin this weekend, our city's..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...South by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

My Gang Don't Bow Down

Big Chief Kevin Goodman sew, sew, sews a new history here in Austin

"...Big Chief's deconstructed headdress lies on the bare cement floor of a nearly..."

May 5, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...Get ready for a heavy story with pounding rhythms: Sound Unseen..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Friday Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...All Showcases Subject to Change Money Waters Visions, 9:30pm Strong..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...It’s April and the start of a festival season celebrating music,..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Allen Toussaint: Yes He Did Did

New Orleans’ house pianist called us to the stars and back

"...There are so many musical artists who stroll into your life..."

Nov. 12, 2015 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Maxo Kream..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Booking a film festival is about whittling. This year, the SXSW..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Young Blood & Old Ways

Devon Allman’s all-star RSB loads into the Moody

"...“I’ve played with my band at Antone’s, and I’m originally from..."

Dec. 31, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Nina on Netflix

Simone leads a chorus of music docs streaming online

"...Cable television of the new millennium – Netflix – could..."

July 29, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Page Two: The Stories We Tell

"If you'll gather 'round me, children, a story I will tell"

"..."If you'll gather 'round me, children, a story I will tell ..."..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Column by Louis Black

Saturday Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...All Showcases Subject to Change Jandek..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

SXSW Announces Films

Miike, mumblecore faves and more than your screen can hold

"...Cineastes, breathe a sigh of relief: The lineup for SXSW..."

Feb. 2, 2011 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

day trips

"...by Geral E McLeod..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

"...The day before moving to Austin for college last summer, Sloan..."

June 21, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Live Shot

"...New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalNew Orleans' Fair Grounds, New..."

May 2, 2003 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

Whither Buttholes?

"...Touch & Go Records reports they're "sad to announce that all records by the band Butthole..."

April 24, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...FRIDAY PICKS All showcases subject to change Fastball FASTBALL: All..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

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