Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...New Texas-rooted supergroup Wonder Women of Country – Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, Brennen Leigh – have shared many..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Old Settler’s Music Festival Announces Last-Minute 2024 Comeback

The Spring Pickin’ Party runs May 9-12, despite property sale plans

"...acts to 14 total. The lineup includes Uncle Lucius; Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper (known collectively as..."

April 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

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

Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit

Show's 10th anniversary return uplifts largely outsider roots sounds

"...rallying rendition of “Miles and Miles of Texas.” Still, Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Western Swing Female award winner..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...must-see Austin-affiliated trio of Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper, and Kelly Willis add to the in-store show/signing with irresistible song-swapping..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...The Fall Guy Director: David LeitchProducers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling, Guymon CasadyScreenwriter: Drew Pearce..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...the Golden Roses, Kat Hasty, Dallas Burrow, and Reckless Kelly. Asleep at the Wheel bandleader Ray Benson is the..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...for Best Country, traded songs as a trio with Kelly Willis (center). The swinging set included Leigh-and-Carper-penned track “Billy..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...SIMS Foundation. Performances by Jackie Venson, Como Las Movies, Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper, Blakchyl, Die Spitz, and..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

The 41st Annual Austin Music Awards Step Onto a New Stage

Celebrate the city's best sounds this Sunday at Mohawk

"...both in the running for Best Country, Austin favorite Kelly Willis completes their road-honed trio, innovating Western traditions for..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Get Your Tickets for the 41st Annual Austin Music Awards

"...from Jackie Venson; Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis; Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper; Keeled Scales Family..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...recovery saints the SIMS Foundation. Tributers include Bill Kirchen, Kelly Willis, Kevin Russell, Sydney Wright, and Akina Adderley.  –..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

We Have an Issue: Last Week to Vote in the Austin Music Poll (Plus Some Exciting News About the Austin Music Awards)

Tickets are now on sale, and a pretty stellar performer lineup is announced

"...includes Jackie Venson; Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis; Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper; Keeled Scales Family..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...Sir Woman's glam Woodstock, Ray Wylie Hubbard's troubadour Texicana, Kelly Willis' country sovereignty – Austin music's past, present, and..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Five Local Markets to Thwart Holiday Humbugism

Whether it's German traditions or gothic ghoulishness, we've got your gifting options

"...ever had, plus live music from local superstars like Kelly Willis and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Sure, you can also..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Arts Column by Katherine McNevins

AmericanaFest 2022 Brings the Roots Community Back Together

Eight emerging acts seen in Nashville, from Nora Brown to Early James

"...town for weekend two of ACL Fest next month. Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper..."

Sept. 21, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Ramblin' Soul of Songwriter Melissa Carper

Following the critically acclaimed Daddy's Country Gold, the spotlight-averse artist is primed for broader attention

"...toured this summer as a trio with Carper and Kelly Willis. "I love her ability to state things in..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...latest discs from Roky Erickson, the Mars Volta, and Kelly Willis when the band exploded into their first song...."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...croque monsieur, respectively – both fried! – Kevin Curtin Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, Melissa CarperSaxon Pub, Friday 7..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Luck Reunion 2016 - 2019

"...Kelly Willis John Doe at Luck Reunion 2018..."

April 15, 2021 Photo Gallery

Texas Strong Relief, St. Patrick's Day, Persian New Year, Intero's New Pizza, and the Hospitality Howdy-Do of Marriott International

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Winter Relief Fund – boasting headliners Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Jackie Venson, Sir Woman, Ray Prim, and Rochelle..."

March 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Travel news a year into the pandemic

"...Strong Relief Concert to Dripping Springs. Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis will headline a day of music at Dreamland..."

March 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: Contextualizing Broken Spoke Owner James White

Honky-tonky lifer died of congestive heart failure at age 81

"...Like Warden, leading C&W local Kelly Willis regularly plays the Spoke with husband Bruce Robison...."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...singer/frontman Ronnie "U-Ron Bondage" Bond, drummer Bob Weber, guitarist Kelly Younger, and bassist John Paul Williams rarely followed regulation..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Last Week in Live Music: Blackillac, Hong Kong Wigs, Luck Reunion's Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver, and More

"...Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison at Luck Reunion's The Songs..."

Nov. 23, 2020 Photo Gallery

12 Things to Do With the Family Over the Thanksgiving Break

Give blood, see the circus, do a virtual 5K, and more

"...Benson, Dale Watson, Shakey Graves, and Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis...."

Nov. 20, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Benson, Dale Watson, Shakey Graves, and Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis. Keep an eye on the Luck roster of..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Jazz on a Summer's Day

The groundbreaking concert movie gains new meaning in this stunning restoration

"...Thelonius Monk (with a lengthy explanatory introduction by compere Willis Conover), and nothing by Dave Brubeck or Ray Charles...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound – Austin Radio: “We Never Stopped or Went Off the Air”

Austin radio stations stay on-air and spirited during COVID-19

"...icons including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Christopher Cross, Joe Ely, Kelly Willis, and the Gourds...."

May 8, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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