Lavender Country, World’s First Openly Gay Country Band, Comes to Austin

Patrick Haggerty on his groundbreaking album nearly 50 years later

"...In 1973, Patrick Haggerty recorded and released his band Lavender Country’s eponymous debut album, which is considered the first..."

Oct. 21, 2021 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: A Gay Ol’ Country Time

DJ Jenny Hoyston gives Qmmunity the details on this Saturday's Queer Country Roundup, plus more queer events

"...dust off those chaps: We've got ourselves a Queer Country Roundup this Saturday at Revolutions Bookkeepers. A nice escape..."

March 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Hill Country Flourish

The third annual Blanco Lavender Festival

"...www.blancolavenderfestival.com..."

June 8, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: Take Me Home, Country Queers

OUTlaw Pride Festival declares there's nothin' more outlaw than being queer in country music

"...to make your ten-gallon hat shoot clean off. Queer country crackerjacks fill the list: Joy Clark, Paisley Fields, Andrew..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by James Scott

Lavender Love

Blanco celebrates its essence with a brand-new festival

"...The Texas Hill Country resembles countries surrounding the Mediterranean more all the time...."

May 13, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Blanco Lavender Festival

Fragrant entertainment is to be had at Blanco's Lavender Festival

"...The Texas Hill Country's geographical resemblance to the South of France is responsible..."

June 13, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: Queer Latinx Joy

Cuchi Cuchi host Lavender Thug explains what makes this Latinx drag show “feel like home”

"...it this Saturday, 9pm, at Cuarto Gato. Hosted by Lavender Thug, this party combines Latinx-centric drag, music, and dance...."

May 27, 2022 Column by James Scott

Count the Blessings

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival at 25

"...The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival turns 25 years old this..."

April 16, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday

Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more

"...Signs.” – Wayne Lim Paisley Fields Imagines His Own Lavender Country..."

March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Food-o-File

Hill Country Transformation

"...The area of the Texas Hill Country along Hwy 290 from Johnson City into Fredericksburg is..."

July 23, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: Austin's Frighteningly Fabulous Queer Halloween Parties

Trick or treat yo'self to Goth Prom, Little Gay Shop of Horrors, and more

"...OUTlaw Pride Fest Austin's first-ever queer country music festival featuring the legendary "Grandfather of Gay Country,"..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

The end (of SX) is nigh, but she won't go down without a fight

"...Lavender Country Official SXSW Showcase Three words: gay. country. music...."

March 18, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Quntry & Western

DJ Boi Orbison lassos queer country nostalgia with Neon Rainbows

"...that many LGBTQ folks who grew up with Aughts country music blasting on the radio have missed out on..."

April 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Looking Back on 2021 Through a Queer Lens

This year's biggest LGBTQIA stories

"...7) Queers Gone Country It was only a matter of time before the..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Texas Trans Athletes Fight to Play

That and a bevy of LGBTQ things to do around town

"...programs – or not publicly, at least. Queers Gone Country Austin's first-ever queer country music festival, OUTLaw PrideFest, boot..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ethan Azarian, Soccer Mommy, OUTlaw Pride Fest, Fuckemos, Playboi Carti, and Dr. James Polk & Centerpeace

"...Hard-fought expanded inclusiveness in country and Americana music have opened the genres to new..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Watch This: Garrett T. Capps Likes Austin… but Loves San Antone

Unofficial Alamo City visitor bureau spokesman shares new video

"...Capp’s homebase the Lonesome Rose offered a great little country dive bar, though we’ll note that San Antonio native..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

24 and Counting

A plethora of foodie events at the 24th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Events of the 24th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival begin today, April 16, and..."

April 17, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: A Qweeah Howdy From New Q Editor Beth Sullivan

Plus some hot luvin' V-Day events

"...little more about myself. Woof. Here it goes: Queer country music is the song of my heart (where my..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

Ain't no party like a SX party cuz this SX party don't stop.

"...C*cksucking Tears" A documentary short on the first gay-themed country album. Penned and sung by Pat Haggerty, this film..."

March 11, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...Tears – A documentary short on the first gay-themed country album. Penned and sung by Pat Haggert, this film..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

SXSW List No. 4

179 acts added to the spring music convergence

"...Lavender Country (Bremerton, WA.)..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips

"...Rows of lavender crawl over the rolling landscape west of Blanco like..."

June 20, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Lavender might some day join wildflowers, peaches, and wine as a signature product of the Texas Hill Country

"...Lavender might some day join wildflowers, peaches, and wine as..."

May 21, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Head on out to the Becker Vineyards for this year's Lavender Fest

"...Lavender and wine make for a perfect Hill Country destination,..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Jeannie Ralston's new book, The Unlikely Lavender Queen, is all about life, and love, and lavender, of course

"...The Unlikely Lavender Queen by Jeannie Ralston takes the reader on an..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reports from the fields of lavender in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...weekend option is an air-conditioned drive along the Hill Country Lavender Trail. Inspired in part by the glorious lavender..."

June 20, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The nature of nonprofits; plus, the scoop on this week's culinary calendar

"...Wine Auction held in April during the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. A healthy chunk of that..."

June 9, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...a new 18-hole day/night putting course, and gorgeous Hill Country and Lake LBJ views, it's a solid one-stop weekend..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Food-o-File

More lavender pleasures; plus, auctions, lectures, demos, and benefits

"...Becker Lavenderfest It's amazing how a vacation experience can change the..."

May 13, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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