Laughing It Up with Kelly Willis

Well Travelled and lovely still a quarter-century down the road

"...the debut of a little known country singer named Kelly Willis, who’d bounced from Oklahoma to North Carolina and..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis Step Into Their Third Act

Chronicle Hot Sauce headliners look ahead to the next waltz

"...Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis enter the Pershing to a..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Freewheeling With the First Lady of Austin Country, Kelly Willis

Pondering her first solo album in more than a decade

"...[2007's] Translated From Love, it was then that [husband] Bruce [Robison] and I started to see the possibility of..."

May 11, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Kelly Willis Reviewed

"...Kelly WillisEasy (Rykodisc)..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Cheater's Game Reviewed

"...Kelly Willis & Bruce RobisonCheater's Game (Premium)..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Kelly Willis Record Review

Back Being Blue (Thirty Tigers)

"..."Hey, modern world, release me," begs Kelly Willis over a rollicking, foot-stomping, honky-tonk backing. Her insistence..."

May 11, 2018 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Crosstalk: Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh Are the Wonder Women of Country

Chalk breaks up, Big Sugar reemerges, Die Spitz shoots a music video

"...Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh have formed a..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Luv Doc Recommends: PDAP Benefit with Kelly Willis and Patrice Pike

Antone's, Friday, September 12, 2008

"...experiences can be quite addictive. If you've never experienced Kelly Willis, she's quite intoxicating. This Friday at Antone's, she,..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Worst Tour Stories Ever: Kelly Willis

"...Then there was the time Bruce and Charlie [Robison] and Jack Ingram did a tour..."

July 8, 2016 Music Feature by Kelly Willis

Kelly Willis on Evan Johns

Sept. 28, 2012 Music Feature

The Bruce & Kelly Show

Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis theme their Antone's residency

"...Earlier this year, Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis took over the Continental Club..."

July 3, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Kelly, Erma, Bruce & George

Q&A with Kelly Willis

"...been less active than her international fanbase would like, Kelly Willis remains one of Austin’s most revered singers. She’s..."

July 14, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Review: Wonder Women of Country, Willis, Carper, Leigh

Texas-rooted supergroup sharpens each other’s sensibilities

"...each of their last names, the Texas-rooted supergroup – Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh – uses their..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

"...owned by the reigning couple of Austin country music, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison...."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Redemption Song

Kelly Willis follows up her career best -- Easy.

"...Three years ago, Kelly Willis considered titling her album Redemption before ultimately settling..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows

"...Happy Birthday Elvis & David Bowie..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Wisdom of Years

Whatever Way the Wind Blows

"...To hear Willis tell it, the only thing more personally traumatic than..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...12. Reckless Kelly..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Expectations of Future Growth

Third Time Lucky?

"...Kelly Willis photograph by Two Guys Photography It's entirely appropriate..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Where Have All the Cowgirls Gone?

Austin's Female Country Singers

"...relatively tall in the clubs and club listings -- Kelly Willis...."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Working for a Living

Drummer Turned Booking Agent, Davis McLarty

"...Davis McLarty Agency books 13 local artists -- from Kelly Willis and Ta Mère to Reckless Kelly and Darden..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Pure Happiness

Unassuming Austin singer-songwriter stumbles upon the big time.

"...a prank phone call was the last thing either Bruce Robison or Kelly Willis needed. In fact, when they..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Top 10 1999/Local

"...7. (tie) Monte Warden, A Stranger to Me Now (Asylum)/Kelly Willis, What I Deserve (Rykodisc)..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature

Won't Get Schooled Again

Austin's Music Class of '98

"...It's detention for Kelly Willis, Charlie Robison (standing) and Bruce Robison photograph by..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...1) Laurie Freelove, Bad Livers, Tish Hinojosa, Monte Warden, Kelly Willis; 2) T.D. Bell & Erbie Bowser, Marcia Ball,..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Natural Appeal

"...Reckless Kelly..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Texas Platters

"...Frank Sinatra is (was?) a pop musician, and Wesley Willis is also a pop musician. On one hand, charitable..."

June 5, 1998 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

Al No Go Ryko Solo

"...there something I can do to stop it?" Bruised Willis? The firing of Teresa Ensenat, the A&R person who..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Music Column

Mack, Jack & McConaughey 2018

"...Emily Robison..."

April 16, 2018 Photo Gallery

2016-17 Austin Music Awards

"...Kelly Willis (r) during the Femmes for SIMS set..."

March 13, 2017 Photo Gallery

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