SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...accordions, black T's, mime make-up y todo. Headlining this annual outdoors piñata for la gente, David Lee Garza. (Auditorium..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Tosca are no Slackers, Pong bounces back, the Dicks still hate the police, and Ken Lieck finds a new journalist pal in this week's "Dancing."

"...With the 10th anniversary of Slacker behind him, it's time for director Richard..."

July 6, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Wedding Vows

No one believes more firmly than Jack Ingram that Jack Ingram 'is' the future face of country music

"...CMT. This year's "Outlaws" concert, one of the music channel's highest rated annual events, features Toby Keith, Merle Haggard,..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Riding With Bob

"...Calling an Asleep at the Wheel album "A Tribute to Bob Wills..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

God, Guns & Guitars: Willie’s Picnic

Midwest farmer’s daughters, dirt road anthems, and a whiskey river

"...to a concert. Well, maybe most concerts. Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July picnic isn’t like most concerts. Now..."

July 5, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Pure Happiness

Unassuming Austin singer-songwriter stumbles upon the big time.

"..."It's not something I ever imagined or planned," he says. "I honestly never imagined anyone with the..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...After last week's tease, the Austin Film Festival has announced its official lineup for the 2008 fest, which runs..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dancing About Architecture

NXNW news; speak of the devil and Chris Gates shall appear.

"...locals join some 310 other acts, from former Austinite Danny Barnes to San Diego's Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Vajaja Meza, depicts a woman boxer, eyes blackened and bleeding from the teeth, but smiling. Indeed, the cassette on..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dancing About Architecture

A New Year and those who didn't and almost didn't make it

"...Texas-based or -born artists grabbing nominations for the 43rd Annual Grammy® Awards. Among those:..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Buddy Miller

"...Chesnutt. Add guest vocals from Griffin, Harris, Shawn Colvin, Lee Ann Womack, and Ann McCrary, and it seems almost..."

March 11, 2011 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

A Speed Dating Sampler of All 69 Virtual SXSW Music Showcases

The sun always shines on TV

"...CHANNEL 2, 12:30-1pm..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Radio Personality: Suzanna Choffel..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

19 Exceptional Songwriters Showcase Their Craft at SXSW

"...on a decadelong detour. Amid acting roles as Jerry Lee Lewis (Walk the Line) and Hank Garland (Crazy), and..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Country Mile

Country Mile

"...notes, it's difficult to judge if Garland, Texas, superstar LeAnn Rimes' Family (Curb) is more fashion shoot or album...."

Feb. 15, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Dancing About Architecture

The city's noise ordinance proposes to drown out live music in Austin.

"...expect members of the local music community to be sleeping off the second of two heated Wednesday night discussions..."

April 26, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

The Return of the Butthole Surfers and the christening of Beerland

"...or five years since the first mention of its planned existence, and within a week of Reimenschneider's farewell column..."

June 22, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan skips Dubya's inaugural ball, while the Austin Music Network gets a reprieve from the city as the SIMS Foundation tries to spend $62,000 and fast.

"...bands," says Richard Fenno, who'll be playing with Dino Lee's crooner act at George W. Bush's Best Little Ball...."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Ritalin Kids sign a record deal; Steve Wertheimer gets wet all over.

"...station 101X, who also broke Dynamite Hack] and started annoying the hell out of them until they played it."..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing about Architecture

Goodbye, AM15?

"...Liberty Lunch this Sunday, featuring Shoulders; Ta Mére; the Wannabes; Two Hoots & a Holler; Recliners; Teisco Del Rey..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Cody Johnson to Martina McBride, Two Step Inn Wrangles Country Music’s Range

Georgetown fest evades storms in its second year

"...This weekend’s second annual Two Step Inn was a tale of two Texas..."

April 22, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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

"...and Sunday morning rings in a drag brunch featuring Eileen Dover, Amy H. Graves, Scarlet Sagamore, and Serena Blake...."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

From Country to Blues, Check Out These Austin-Area April Music Festival Lineups

Peruse new 2024 plans from Eclipse Utopia, Two Step Inn, and more

"...solar eclipse following a recent rendezvous celebrating the October annular. Topped with performances from Texas heavyweights Ghostland Observatory, David..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Friday Headliner Face-Off: Miley Cyrus vs. George Strait

"Amarillo by Morning" or "Midnight Sky"? Here's a guide to decide

"...Influences: Blondie, Kathleen Hanna, Etta James, Pharrell Williams..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Holiday Happenings

'Tis the season

"...industry professionals, artists, and music lovers to their first annual holiday pub crawl. $25 gets you 4 drink tickets,..."

Dec. 12, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

Page Two – BFI: Blaze Foley Inside

11 verses in search of a song

"...he often pushed too hard, managing to get himself banned from just about every music club in town. His..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Playback – ACL Fest: Dad Rock Is Dead

Wrapping weekend one of ACL Fest on the eve of the second iteration

"...Conversely, post-country hopeful Aubrie Sellers – daughter of singer-songwriters Lee Ann Womack and Jason Sellers – floundered on Saturday..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Review: Aubrie Sellers

Lee Ann Womack’s daughter will only get better

"...an impact on Nashville, and as the daughter of Lee Ann Womack, she likely understands the challenges of the..."

Oct. 2, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Aubrie Sellers

New City Blues (Thirty Tigers)

"...The daughter of new country royalty Lee Ann Womack and hit songwriter Jason Sellers, Aubrie Sellers..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic 2016

"...Kris Kristofferson at the 43rd Annual Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic at the Circuit..."

July 5, 2016 Photo Gallery

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