Restaging an Austin Music Awards Cover, 40 Years Later

David C. Fox's photo shoot proves 1982/83 winners are still gigging

"...center, as well as Sarah Brown (bassist in the LeRoi Brothers), Terri Lord (drummer in the Jitters), Patricia McMillan..."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

What We're Listening to This Week

Christeene, the Bad Lovers, and Churchwood in this week's worthwhile listens

"...given that the group's pedigree includes artists from the LeRoi Brothers, the Crack Pipes, Hand of Glory, Poison 13,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

What We're Listening to Right Now

Deezie Brown, El Combo Oscuro, Ifé Neuro, Don Leady, Lizzy Lehman, and more locals worth a listen

"...blues six-string slinger in projects like the Tail Gators, LeRoi Brothers, and Big Guitars From Texas, Don Leady cruises..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Clara Wang

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Liberty Lunch Reunion, Genesis Owusu, Poppy, Chief Cleopatra, Georgia Parker, Monte Luna, and more

"...mythic stage – including the Tail Gators, Kathy McCarty, LeRoi Brothers, Shoulders, Extreme Heat, Uranium Savages, Dumptruck, and Doctors'..."

April 8, 2022 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Austin Music Sucks

Michael Corcoran's infamous 1986 music column

"...wear black hoods with holes cut for eyes ... LeRoi Brothers: How does it feel when you make No...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Michael Corcoran

Poison 13, Meat Purveyors, and Churchwood Guitarist Bill Anderson Loads Out of Town

If not for Austin, “I don’t know if I would have been a musician at all”

"...girlfriend who’d enrolled at the University of Texas. The LeRoi Brothers playing at campus area Texas Tavern notched his..."

March 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Witnesses The Obituary of Tunde Johnson

Time travel thriller will be opening night film

"...Tunde Johnson is the debut feature of director Ali LeRoi. It follows a gay black teenager (Steven Silver) who..."

Oct. 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Austin, Bushwick Bill Found his Musical Playground

Late Geto Boys rapper’s penchant for stage crashing was legendary

"...that Bushwick graced with his presence included: the Peterson Brothers, Sabbath Crow, Big Bill, 8 1/2 Souveniers, Harvest Thieves,..."

June 10, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Friends Handle the Heavy Lifting for Kent “Omar” Dykes

Howler hampered by flesh-eating arm disease gets benefit

"...to take alms for Omar’s arms. Marcia Ball, the LeRoi Brothers, Derek O’Brien, and Nick Connelly bust out the..."

July 30, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Sat. 17, Continental Club, 11pm With LeRoi Brothers, Ballad Shambles, Horsies, Meat Purveyors, and Crack Pipes..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Leroi Brothers

"...When the debut LP from Austin institution the LeRoi Brothers tumbled forth in 1983, it proved both a..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Margaret Moser Tribute: Joe Doerr

Pulling out a seat at Austin music’s banquet table

"...in town – not really a member of the LeRoi Brothers at that point even though my brother Steve..."

June 30, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Robert Johnson Plays Antone’s Anniversary!

Antone’s resurrects Robert Johnson for its 42nd anniversary

"...Check This Action, the LeRoi Brothers' long-out-of-print 1983 album, has been re-pressed on vinyl..."

June 30, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Bar 96, 11pm Nearly 15 years on, Austin's Ortiz brothers continue to stoke the fires of hard rock and..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Playback: Starf**king SXSW

SXSW’s bubble burst? Sure, okay – if you say so. Leave the starfucking to us, then.

"...onetime Fabulous Thunderbirds drummer Mike Buck to join the LeRoi Brothers. Johns subsequently recorded with Grammy-nominated all-stars Big Guitars..."

March 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...1984: LeRoi Brothers, Angela Strehli, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Big Boys, Stevie Ray..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...Fabulous Thunderbirds, LeRoi Brothers, and Angela Strehli guaranteed a fiery showcase for..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees 1983-2016

Never before published list of all Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame inductees

"...LeRoi Brothers (14)..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Churchwood

"...Homegrown quintet with an impossibly cool pedigree – LeRoi Brothers, Crack Pipes, Hand of Glory, Poison 13, etc...."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Review by Michael Toland

Blues Lessons with Eve Monsees

Guitarist starts at Jimmy Reed and ends up in New Orleans

"...I do now. Playing with the Bluebonnets and the LeRoi Brothers has certainly helped...."

Dec. 3, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Keith Ferguson Texas Blues Bass

Legendary Austin bassist gets his due – from Germany!

Dec. 5, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Phil Anselmo's Housecore Horror

Phil Anselmo returns with Housecore Horror, Marc and Elijah Ford jam family style, and Keith Ferguson gets his inked in new book

"...a tribute featuring members of the Storm, T-Birds, Tailgators, LeRoi Brothers, and more. Half Notes..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

No Holes in this Schedule

Longtime HITW booker Paul Minor packs a week's worth of punch

"...LeRoi Brothers..."

June 20, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Festival Buzz

Festival, Texas – spring edition

"...Lana Del Ray, Foster the People, Calvin Harris, Avett Brothers, Zedd, and Gaslight Anthem. Austin will rejoice in reggae..."

April 25, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

We Are the World

Recapping this year's Austin Music Awards.

"...horn line of Hard Proof Afrobeat. Wild Child, Wheeler Brothers, Waterloo Records' John Kunz – so many recognizable faces..."

March 21, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Live Shot: 2013/2014 Austin Music Awards

An epic last dance for AMA director Margaret Moser

"...of horn line Hard Proof Afrobeat. Wild Child, Wheeler Brothers, John Kunz – allstars one and all...."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

2013-14 Austin Music Awards

"...New Hall of Famers the Leroi Brothers..."

March 13, 2014 Photo Gallery

Reservoir Dogs

Churchwood's Beefheart blues

"...Doerr. During the mid-Eighties, he was known as Kid LeRoi, lead singer for the LeRoi Brothers. They reigned as..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

If I Had My Way

Guitar hero Evan Johns lives!

"...in 1984 to replace guitarist Don Leady in the LeRoi Brothers. Just about every local axe grinder of note..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Get Real. Get Right. Get Savage: The Return of Barrence Whitfield

Whitfield rekindles his local love affair

"...had the H Bombs and also played in the Leroi Brothers. I hung out with some guys from the..."

June 27, 2012 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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